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Summary: A beautifully done, romantic, and classic film.
Review: I very highly recommend this film. It's wonderful and so enjoyable to see. Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne make such a romantic couple in it. The scenery of Ireland is so beautiful and it's a great tribute to the country, and so scenic. I think it should reank up always as one of the best made films. It's really worth seeing many times.
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Summary: The worst DVD transfer I have ever seen
Review: As many others have said in their reviews, this is one of the best movies ever made. John Wayne's best for sure. Maureen Ohara is beautiful and plays her role to perfection. Barry Fitzgerald is a riot and Victor McGlaglin's does his best work. The original photography was fantastic. And so on. Well, having seen all this before at a theatre and on VHS I couldn't resist ignoring the warnings about the DVD. It couldn't be as bad as reviews here were saying. Wrong! This is absolutely the worst DVD by far that I have ever seen. For reasons already aptly described by others in this list of reviews. How can anyone own the DVD, rate the movie five stars and say nothing about the lousy, lousy picture. DON'T BUY IT! Get an earlier VHS edition and wait until someone does it right. The Collector's edition apparently has the same transfer. Pitiful.
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Summary: DVDisappointment
Review: Maureen O'Hara is my favorite actress. I own the 40th anniversary VHS edition of The Quiet Man. When I saw that 2002 'Collector's Edition', I was ecstatic and bought it right away. I had rented the first DVD edition and it was pretty bad. But I am even more disappointed with this 'Collector's Edition'.
First of all: This is supposed to have been digitally remastered, but the picture is just a little bit better than the VHS copy, so what gives?
Second: it's supposed to be the 'Original Theatrical Version', but where is the original theatrical ratio (a.k.a. Widescreen)?
Third: The Quiet Man is a classic John Ford movie and should have been treated as such. Too bad.
This DVD editon isn't all bad, though. The extras are a definite plus:
1. The making of the Quiet Man, by Leonard Maltin, as on the VHS copy, is good.
2. Remembering the Quiet Man Montage is OK. I would have preferred traditional Irish music.
3. The Joy of Ireland is a 30 minute documentary with Maureen O'Hara; it's an excellent look back with reminiscences and footage of and from the movie.
4. An excellent audio commentary with Maureen O'Hara.
That's why this DVD version gets only 3 stars, but The Quiet Man is still my favorite Maureen O'Hara/John Wayne movie.
I'm looking forward to see a definitive version, (a Criterion Collector's Edition?), with all the extras present here and sound and picture quality to boot.
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Summary: Poor video quality
Review: As with the last release, this looks like a 10th generation bootleg copy! The studio should be embarrassed about the horrible picture quality. As far as people demanding widescreen, this movie wasn't filmed in widescreen to begin with, so get over it. This movie was made in 1952 & virtually all movies up to 1953 were *not* widescreen.
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Summary: Why?
Review: I agree whole heartedly that the print used in this new collector's edition is [not good] The sound is acceptable, but where is the quality picture? Why do companies continue to place unacceptable versions on DVD? ... I have a VHS copy from AMC or TCM that has a much better picture. GET THIS MOVIE RIGHT, PLEASE!!!
It's a great classic and should be treated as such. I will purchase this again if this is done.
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Summary: Movie is GREAT! Dvd is sadddd!!!
Review: Every1 knows the story by now & it's one of my all-time favorite films. They say it's in its original 'theatrical release version' but that should mean widescreen or letterbox for you old-timers. I WILL NOT BUY THIS FILM AGAIN UNTIL IT'S RELEASED AS A WIDESCREEN EDITION!! The sweeping landscapes demand this and so do I. Stay away from this title until they FINALLY do it right once & for all!!
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Summary: New 50th Anniversary Edition of Quiet Man SENSATIONAL!
Review: Imagine watching "The Quiet Man" with Maureen O'Hara narrating throughout! It is nothing short of sensational - like having Ms. O'Hara in your living room. There is much commentary from Maureen throughout the DVD and she is given free reign. None of these little snippets of information. What is also important is that classic film buffs we are finally getting some truly accurate information about the making of this film masterpiece - from someone who was there. We have indeed been blessed with the longevity of Maureen O'Hara. She is still gorgeous and spirited and a wonderful representative of her industry. If you don't own a DVD then this is a valid reason to run right out and get one. IT IS WONDERFUL!
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Summary: New 50th Anniversary Edition of Quiet Man SENSATIONAL!
Review: Imagine watching "The Quiet Man" with Maureen O'Hara narrating throughout!! It is nothing short of sensational - like having Ms. O'Hara in your living room. There is much commentary from Maureen throughout the DVD and she is given free reign. None of these little snippets of information. What is also important is that classic film buffs we are finally getting some truly accurate information about the making of this film masterpiece - from someone who was there - and one of the stars. If you don't own a DVD then this is a valid reason to run right out and get one. IT IS WONDERFUL!
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Summary: Great Extras...but...
Review: Just finished viewing the colectors edition of this timeless classic. Maureen OHara's commentary soundtrack is wonderful. The new documentary "Remembering Ireland" which features OHara, Andrew Mcglagen and John Wayne's son Patrick adds a great deal of appreciation of how this movie was brought to the screen by John Ford. Leonard Maltin "Making of" is OK, but I wish he would have been a little more on the ball and got interviews with several cast members when they were alive. (In 1990 when he did the documentary, Mildred Natwick(widow),Charles B. Fitzsimons (Hugh Forbes),James Lilburn,(Father Paul) were very much alive). Missing from this presentation is the original trailer. Sad to say, this DVD edition still features a very soft image. If you watch the first edition of this dvd, the original trailer allows you to see how clear and sharp the technicolor print was. I hope someday this print will be upgraded.
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Summary: Collector's Edition DVD still lousy
Review: This new DVD version is still unacceptable. The source print is scratchy, the colours bleed and shift (watching the shifting green shades in the opening scene on the train platform is enough to make you seasick), the focus is soft, and the excessive compression has resulted in annoying "mosquito" visual noise. A major disappointment. On a positive note, the additional special features (new to this version of the DVD) are interesting and worthwhile. Otherwise, buyer beware!
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