List Price: $49.99
Sale Price: $36.95
Today's Bonus: 26% Off
I was really hoping that MGM would have remastered these DVDs to give us anamorphic widescreen versions of these movies, but alas, it was not to be. I can't compare this new box set to the previous DVDs (since I didn't own them), but it looks like what we have here was just ported over from previous releases. So, while we have "Kid Galahad" looking marvelous in anamorphic widescreen, we also have an absolutely miserable non-anamorphic transfer of "Clambake." The other two movies fall somewhere in between: "Frankie and Johnny" is supposedly in its correct, anamorphic aspect ratio (and looks great), but with a 1:66 ratio there's very little "widescreen" to talk about, so it's hard to say if this is, indeed, the correct ratio. And "Follow That Dream" is a mixed bag, with a full-screen transfer on one side (why??), and a non-anamorphic widescreen on the other (WHY?).
So, MGM absolutely blew it. They had a chance to issue the definitive versions of these films on DVD, but chose instead to recycle lame product just to milk a little more money out of Elvis fans. Track down the "Kid Galahad" and "Frankie and Johnny" DVDs (assuming that F+J is, indeed, in the correct aspect ratio...anyone know for sure?), but there's no reason why, in 2007, we should have to suffer with non-anamorphic transfers, particularly one as bottom-of-the-barrel bad as "Clambake." My old VHS tape looked miles better than this pathetic DVD. Hey MGM, tell me where I can send these DVDs so that I can get REAL remastered versions someday!
Click Here For Most Helpful Customer Reviews >>
An earlier review points out, very accurately, "On Tour" is a lot of Elvis getting in and out of cars... etc. How true. It is disappointing NOT to have more performance footage.However! (I may be very bias on this point.) The video snips we do get are very cool... at least to me... as the movie was filmed the year I saw him for the first time. Every time I see the movie, I'm trying to figure out if certain scenes were filmed the evening I saw him.
Also, the lack of video, and the multiple scenes of fans going wild, and more, should be blamed directly on Colonel Parker. If you've ever seen "That's The Way It Is" (Original Release), it's cut up almost as bad as "On Tour". Again, this was Parker's doing! Several years ago, "That's The Way It Is: Special Edition" was released. Virtually ALL the Colonel Parker touches were removed and the songs were completed instead of cut. In fact, I believe several songs could be added because of the removal of scenes of screaming fans and backstage BS. I highly recommend "That's The Way It Is: Special Edition" for anyone wanting a high quality Elvis performance video.
I have to give "On Tour" four stars because of the memories I have of that year's tour, and even though it lacks in many ways I'm still glad it was released. Maybe someone will attempt to restore it the way they did "That's The Way It Is: Special Edition".
Best Deals for Elvis Collection (Jailhouse Rock / Viva Las Vegas / Elvis on Tour)
2 of the movies very bad quality, don't recommend buying, first time not happy with amazon item.Clambake and follow that dream were terrible could barely see them on tv.Honest reviews on Elvis Collection (Jailhouse Rock / Viva Las Vegas / Elvis on Tour)
I realize some people will settle for nothing less than fully restored with true anamorphic widescreen.I am very satisfied having this set.......Clambake is not as good as far as picture quality as the other 3 movies, but still watchable.
This set brought me closer to having a complete Elvis movie collection. I think I am still 3 movies short.
Overall this set is just fine, so don't be too swayed by some of the reviews.
We as consumers can only buy what is available and this is it.
So yes I would definitely recommend this set.
Their are no more Elvis movies coming out so get these while you can.
Also the price is very good for a 4 movie set.
Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Elvis Collection (Jailhouse Rock / Viva Las Vegas / Elvis on Tour)
Where is the Ultimate Complete Collection of all 31 Elvis films on Blu-ray? Let's "go viral" and demand that the studios release all 31 films with all his concerts, TV appearances, interviews, Biopics, documentaries and home movies in one great box set on Blu-ray, widescreen with 7 channel Dolby surround sound?After all he is the King of Rock and Roll!
No comments:
Post a Comment