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• The Timeless Epic from Francis Ford Coppola
• In a pristine new transfer supervised by Francis Ford Coppola
• Presented in the original (2.35:1) theatrical aspect ratio
In 1979 renowned director Francis Ford Coppola changed cinema history with his mesmerising epic Apocalypse Now, one of the most unforgettable, authentic and harrowing depictions of the Vietnam War. In 2001 he re-approached his hallucinatory masterpiece to create a definitive version, reinstating 49 minutes of previously unseen material. The result is Apocalypse Now Redux. Tormented army captain Benjamin L. Willard is sent on a secret mission into warring Cambodia to eliminate the mysterious and psychotic renegade Colonel Kurtz. But it’s a hazardous journey that will take him into the heart of savage conflict and to the edge of sanity.
• In a pristine new transfer supervised by Francis Ford Coppola
• Presented in the original (2.35:1) theatrical aspect ratio
In 1979 renowned director Francis Ford Coppola changed cinema history with his mesmerising epic Apocalypse Now, one of the most unforgettable, authentic and harrowing depictions of the Vietnam War. In 2001 he re-approached his hallucinatory masterpiece to create a definitive version, reinstating 49 minutes of previously unseen material. The result is Apocalypse Now Redux. Tormented army captain Benjamin L. Willard is sent on a secret mission into warring Cambodia to eliminate the mysterious and psychotic renegade Colonel Kurtz. But it’s a hazardous journey that will take him into the heart of savage conflict and to the edge of sanity.
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Format:Blu-ray
Firstly, let me just say - I find it particularly odd that both the other reviewers of this product complain about the additional footage to the Redux version of the film. Surely the main attraction of this disc is that is contains both the Redux and the 1979 theatrical cut.
The transfer and soundtrack of this BluRay disc is great - it's definitely the best the film has ever looked and sounded. And having both versions of the film on one disc is good too. Some people prefer the original, some the extended version. Me, I'm undecided. I can see positives in both cuts.
However, the main reason this disc is only scoring three stars instead of five is a complete and utter lack of bonus features. The DVD had a wealth of extra material, not least the brilliant Heart Of Darkness documentary. Not to include this on the BluRay - even in standard definition, seems plain bizarre. Nothing else either, no trailers, interviews, outtakes etc. All we get in a commentary track, which to be honest very rarely appeal to me.
So that's it really, great films, great video and sound quality, pretty crummy disc.
The transfer and soundtrack of this BluRay disc is great - it's definitely the best the film has ever looked and sounded. And having both versions of the film on one disc is good too. Some people prefer the original, some the extended version. Me, I'm undecided. I can see positives in both cuts.
However, the main reason this disc is only scoring three stars instead of five is a complete and utter lack of bonus features. The DVD had a wealth of extra material, not least the brilliant Heart Of Darkness documentary. Not to include this on the BluRay - even in standard definition, seems plain bizarre. Nothing else either, no trailers, interviews, outtakes etc. All we get in a commentary track, which to be honest very rarely appeal to me.
So that's it really, great films, great video and sound quality, pretty crummy disc.
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
The basic film is great as it always has been - but the additional 45minutes of previoulsy unused footage adds nothing at all. In fact, it detrects from what is already a gripping film.
0 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Why do film makers feel the need to constantly tinker with the finished article?The Redux version destroyed this film,the original cinema cut is so much better.
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