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Summary: The Ultimate Of Chaplin's Creations
Review: This box set is absolutely wonderful! Not only does it include bonus material that is fascinating, it also offers the original version of "The Gold Rush" as released in it's original form- the way our grandparents saw it in the theater. If you or someone you know is a Chaplin fan, this collection is a must, with his most famous and memerable films ever. Also included in the bonus material is an unseen [until now] look at many aspects of Chaplin and his films.
I recommend highly!
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Summary: Outstanding!!!! A Must Own Collection!
Review: This collection on DVD is long overdue! For years Chaplin fans have been subjected to poor quality, public domain copies of his classic films on video/DVD that have diminished the impact of his work on the contemporary era of film. Finally, his films are being restored, and this collection demonstrates that they have never looked better! I would rate Modern Times, The Gold Rush and the Great Dictator as the best of this first volume release. There are many detractors of Limelight, and its certainly not his best work, but it is a must have for fans and completists. The restoration work is outstanding and the extras are top notch. Do yourself a favour and purchase the collection, its cheaper than buying the single titles. A must have for any serious DVD collector, cinemafile or Chaplin fan....we've waited a long time for this! Don't miss out on the opportunity to share this collection with a new generation of Chaplin fanatics! A top pick for classic re-release on DVD for 2003....enjoy!!
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Summary: What a Super Box Set!
Review: This is an unbeliebaly good DVD box set. The image is the best I've seen on all four films. The sound quality is great. There's not much need be said, but the "Gold Rush" DVD in this set actually has the original 1925 silent version without the 1941 Chaplin overdubbing that is a real gem to fans.
Buy this collection. You won't be sorry! I highly recommend it. I only wish the set would have contained "City Lights" as opposed to "Limelight", and then it would been 100% perfect, but oh well. It's still pretty amazing!
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Summary: SILENCE IS GOLDEN IN THIS STUNNING BOX SET
Review: Without a doubt, Charlie Chaplin is the reigning king of silent comedy. His impeccibly limber gesturing, sense of timing and evocative facial features have made him a landmark artist, a masterful film maker and one of the greatest talents to ever grace the silver screen. What more can be said; does it get any better than the little tramp?!? And now, Warner Home Video proves that it does, indeed get better; a lot, lot better. Having had to contend with poorly transferred, badly worn VHS and primative bootlegged DVD copies for years, the home video audience at last gets to witness Charlie in his best video incarnation ever! This box set features four classics from the Chaplin legacy; Modern Times, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator and Limelight. In each case, Chaplin illustrates the art of making movies as no one before or since. Great fun!
THE TRANSFER: No expense has been spared in making each film sparkle as never before. The gray scale is incredibly rich and beautifully balanced. Blacks are deep. Contrast levels show off Charlie's make up. Fine detail is gloriously realized. Minor edge enhancement and some pixelization do occur but nothing to distract or even hint that anything but absolute care has been taken to make these films look as good as they possibly can. Almost all age related artifacts are gone. Truly, I can't say enough to recommend these transfers. The audio is mono and nicely balanced.
EXTRAS: Each disc comes with a brief featurette on Chaplin's legacy and some interesting supplimental extras including outtakes in some cases and interviews in others.
BOTTOM LINE: No more to be said: don't walk - RUN to your nearest video retailer and make the Chaplin Collection a part of your home video library!
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Summary: SILENCE IS GOLDEN IN THIS STUNNING BOX SET
Review: Without a doubt, Charlie Chaplin is the reigning king of silent comedy. His impeccibly limber gesturing, sense of timing and evocative facial features have made him a landmark artist, a masterful film maker and one of the greatest talents to ever grace the silver screen. What more can be said; does it get any better than the little tramp?!? And now, Warner Home Video proves that it does, indeed get better; a lot, lot better. Having had to contend with poorly transferred, badly worn VHS and primative bootlegged DVD copies for years, the home video audience at last gets to witness Charlie in his best video incarnation ever! This box set features four classics from the Chaplin legacy; Modern Times, The Gold Rush, The Great Dictator and Limelight. In each case, Chaplin illustrates the art of making movies as no one before or since. Great fun!
THE TRANSFER: No expense has been spared in making each film sparkle as never before. The gray scale is incredibly rich and beautifully balanced. Blacks are deep. Contrast levels show off Charlie's make up. Fine detail is gloriously realized. Minor edge enhancement and some pixelization do occur but nothing to distract or even hint that anything but absolute care has been taken to make these films look as good as they possibly can. Almost all age related artifacts are gone. Truly, I can't say enough to recommend these transfers. The audio is mono and nicely balanced.
EXTRAS: Each disc comes with a brief featurette on Chaplin's legacy and some interesting supplimental extras including outtakes in some cases and interviews in others.
BOTTOM LINE: No more to be said: don't walk - RUN to your nearest video retailer and make the Chaplin Collection a part of your home video library!
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