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![Seven Samurai [Criterion Collection] [3 Discs] [1954]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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Criterion's new 3-disc edition of "Seven Samurai" is undoubtebly one of the best DVDs in their library.
Besides being one of the best films in the history of cinema (I won't dwell on this fact. I'm sure you can find similar claims in other reviews), this is also a must-have DVD.
The new, restored high-def transfer is far superior to the prior release. They did an amazing clean-up job. The film is spread over two discs in order to maintain high quality video. The original mono track is included and sounds great. They've added a new Dolby Digital Surround Sound track, but in my opinion, it doesn't add very much.
This set is loaded with extras. It includes two commentary tracks (a new one, and the one from the previous release), three documentaries (running over 3 hours total), trailers, and photo galleries. All of which are very interesting and entertaining, and not just filler.
The packaging itself is beautifully done, including a 56-page book featuring photos and essays.
All-in-all, this was one of the best DVDs to be released in 2006, and it deserves to be in every film fan's collection.
Besides being one of the best films in the history of cinema (I won't dwell on this fact. I'm sure you can find similar claims in other reviews), this is also a must-have DVD.
The new, restored high-def transfer is far superior to the prior release. They did an amazing clean-up job. The film is spread over two discs in order to maintain high quality video. The original mono track is included and sounds great. They've added a new Dolby Digital Surround Sound track, but in my opinion, it doesn't add very much.
This set is loaded with extras. It includes two commentary tracks (a new one, and the one from the previous release), three documentaries (running over 3 hours total), trailers, and photo galleries. All of which are very interesting and entertaining, and not just filler.
The packaging itself is beautifully done, including a 56-page book featuring photos and essays.
All-in-all, this was one of the best DVDs to be released in 2006, and it deserves to be in every film fan's collection.
What's great about it: Great movie, transfer, extras
What's not so great: new surround sound track isn't anything special
I would recommend this to a friend!
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