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Summary: Great Movie, Poor Quality Release
Review: I remember seeing this movie at the Drive-In when I was a child. I used to have it on VHS until it was destroyed. I couldn't wait till it came out on DVD. However, once I got my copy I became rather disappointed with the quality. The colors look faded, It's Full-Screen only, It even seems to be slightly crooked and there are distortions at the very top of the screen..... What a horrible way to release such a classic.
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Summary: Possibly a different edit from when I saw it long ago
Review: I first saw this movie in about '82 on HBO. I was in 9th grade at the time.The movie is very much an emotional passage of sorts, with characters that are transformed by the end. It is an ingenious blend of resolution and lack thereof, and really captures the fascination that exists for unicorns. It really stirs the insides as you reflect on the movie after it is over. However, I must say that after watching the DVD, I could swear that there was some odd placement of music and a slightly different edit in some of the conversations that take place. The ambient music in certain places really disrupted how I remembered it, as if the production company that prepared it for HBO had cleaned it up before broadcasting it. I can't be certain, but if that is true, I truly wish that version would have been placed on DVD. I'm not sure if how I experienced the film so long ago became diffused over the years. In any case, how I remember it is still intact, although regretably, I have a hard time imagining anyone else having my same appreciation of the film by watching this DVD version. So it's doubtful I can share it with anyone.
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Summary: Sad but only DVD version you can get!
Review: I love this movie since the day I watch it as a kid, just like the other Rankin/Bass released - The Flight Of Dragon! But sadly, this latest released is very disappointing! It look like they used exactly the same master as the VHS released. It's not anamorphic, not even letterbox widescreen but a full frame one, full of film grain and dirts! The images are also very soft! Unless you really have to own it on DVD, or your old VHS tape is spoiled (like my case!), or you really love this movie (like my case!), avoid this DVD released!
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Summary: Great movie, stunningly disappointing DVD release
Review: I have no idea what they did to the soundtrack of this release - it is horrible! There is inappropriate background music that almost drowns out the dialog in some scenes. Most of the actual songs seem normal, but the mixing levels between the voices, sound effects, and "ambiance" music is way, way off. The color transfer also seems very shoddy in places - too dark in several scenes, such as at the outlaws' camp. Altogether, it is horribly disappointing to see such a wonderful movie treated in this way.
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Summary: Fantastic Movie, Worse Transfer Seen DVD
Review: I remember seeing the Last Unicorn when it was first released in the 80's and loved it ever since. The story should keep adults interested throughout, with a wonderful story about dreams, love and sacrifice. The voice acting is first rate as well as the soundtrack. Yet, the transfer onto DVD is the worst I've even seen, the opening titles are blurry, the picture fuzzy. One review questioned that it may have came from the master VHS. I would not even go that far, it's a very poor copy, as for the sound, if you have 5.1 surround, you'll hear music and the voices coming from all directions. I view my movies on a HDTV, and that's even no help. As for extras, there are none, not even a trailer. So should you get it? Its nice to have it added to my collection, but expect a poor VHS viewing vice the clear DVD.
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Summary: Incredible Movie, Disgraceful Release
Review: While in Germany recently, I purchased the DVD release of this movie and was overwhelmed by the picture quality (widescreen) and sound (English track). The artwork was also very well done. I was also able to play the DVD on my home computer using a region free player.
But after purchasing this DVD here in the states yesterday, I couldn't believe how Carlton/Artisan was allowed to release this incredible movie by simply copying an old VHS version onto DVD. The sound is horrible and so is the picture. Plus no mention of Christopher Lee on the cover? Christopher Lee not only has a major role in the film, but his name alone will sell more copies. Starring in the last two Star Wars flicks and the first two Lord of the Rings trilogy, his name will be instantly recognized by anyone interested in the genre. This release was a huge mistake on part of Artisan. The film deserves a better treatment that it was given. The artwork looks like it was drawn by a ten year old. Anyone who is a real fan of the film should purchase the German release (available from Amazon) and buy a region free player and watch the film on their computer.
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Summary: From the pages of my MUST HAVE DVD list...
Review: I love this movie. I loved it when I was little, and I still love it. I remember always having my parents rent it for me when we went to the video store, and then taping it off TV for me. You can imagine how devastated I was when some accidently taped over it. I knew when I started collecting DVDs that I simply had to have this movie on DVD, but alas It had not been released. Until now. I got positively giddy when heard it was going to be released on DVD. Waves of nostalgia hit me. I pictured various scenes from the movie and all those childhood senses hit me: Wonder, amazement, empathy, and even sadness. This movie was very powerful. It is so hard to put into words the emotions I feel when watching this film. It is beyond all animated features that have come along since, and I think it has to do with the mystical nature of it: a lone Unicorn searches the world for others of her kind. On the way she meets a witch, a novice magician, an adventurous thief, a handsome young prince, and his father who is the key to the unicorns disapearence. Then of course there is the Red Bull, a powerful bull surround literally in flames. I highly recomend this for people of all ages. And parents should buy this movie for their children. They will love it the way I did and still do. I also highly recommend the book THE LAST UNICORN by Peter S. Beagle, which this movie is based on.
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Summary: Warning
Review: I have always loved this movie and the DVD is worth the wait.
A little word of warning though, this is a "Full-screen edition" not widescreen. Ultimately all I can say, If you like this movie it is worth buying it.
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Summary: Amazing Movie, Horribly Criminal release.
Review: The Last Unicorn may be my favorite movie to date and I was so excited to hear that it was finally announced in the US. Finally I would own The Last Unicorn a classic piece of animation in digital quality! However Little did I know that the production company would put all of 2 dollars into the dvd release of this major film. First off it is only in Standard that is right the film has been cut from it's original widescreen (which is how the laserdisc was presented) to a formatted to fit your tv mode. You can notice this most when mommy fortuna's wagon passes by and half of the words are cut off from the picture. Secondly the digital transfer is AWFUL! if I didn't know better they copied the VHS master onto DVD. the Colors are all blah and the animation is lost. This mystifies me because I also own the German widescreen version (which is incredible!!) and their transfer is flawless and crisp! third, did someone forget the special features on this disc?! Play Movie or scene selection. that is it!. Lastly this movie has The worst Box art EVER! and it doesn't stop there the art is also on the disc and the interactive menus (which play some god awful made for dvd elevator music!) This release of an amazing movie is a crime! Artisan (the company) should really rethink this and release a new transfer special edition. but that will never happen.
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Summary: A DVD worth every second
Review: The following review is based on the DVD version. First of, this is my favorite movie of all time (mainly because of how many times I have seen it perhaps) so I had to buy the DVD when it came out unexpectedly. Like all DVDs, the image is crystal clear and the sound is very sharp. Lucky, there are absolutely no sound problems at all unlike the Hobbit DVD. The picture is so clear that one can notice more minor details like in the camp in the woods and on the castle. The unicorn and the characters now stand out strongly against the background unlike in the other foggy version they seemed to be one. As for the style of the cartoon, us Last Unicorn fans know that the style is focus more on beauty and art (the backgrounds are more like paintings than anything out of reality) and has a dream-like quality unlike Disney which today seems to solely be concerned with animation and bright colors. Many fans might disagree with me but there are only 2 minor problems in the movie and on the DVD. The first problem is that some animation screens are dark and then are bright again on the screen. This problem is more evident in the beginning than any other part. It can't be helped since this was in the old version ... one just could not tell because of the fogginess. The second problem (which might be done on purpose) is some of America's song. They are terrific but some of them sound like they were recorded on cheap equipment because they have an eerie quality to them. This may be done on purpose but it was just something I have noticed and the sound quality of some songs was not improved on the DVD. UNFORTUNATELY, there are no extras on the DVD besides having closed captioning (subtitles are NOT available straight from the DVD) and 2.0 dolby stereo sound. A real strong plus on the DVD is the movie is more fit to the screen than my old version. Also, the voice acting is superior to any Disney movie especially Christopher Lee who still sends chills down my spine. ***TO PARENTS - I recommend this movie to children 5 years or older. This movie does contain swears ("he**" and "damn") but these are nothing compared to what children have been exposed today to. In my opinion, this is one of the few movies that girls can relate to better than boys. Also, the red bull and harpy might be scary to the younger set. I recommend watching with them first if they are around this age. I have also read the book and it is appropriate for the younger set as well.*** If you love fairy tales, sci-fi, cartoons, Disney animation, or you claim to be a pure 80s child, then I recommend this movie. It's one of the cheapest DVDs you'll find around and certainly worth the price. Also, unicorn movies are a rarity and the only other movie with unicorns in it worth mentioning is LEGEND. In conclusion, I recommend viewing "The Last Unicorn" and/or reading the book before the live action movie comes out in 2005 for a more fulfilling experience (http://www.the-last-unicorn.net).
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