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Dutch Import - Audio : English - Subtitles : Dutch (removeable )
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Glad another reviewer pointed out the flaws of this DVD as it saves me the time! However the Dutch edition is amazingly cheap (I paid three Euro's for my copy) so as a cheap widescreen alternative to the full frame UK edition it's not bad - as long as you are aware of the flaws. The biggest offender - thought it doesn't happen often as tracking shots and camera sweeps are somewhat lacking in El CId - is the afore mentioned 'jerkiness' of the image. It's annoying although seems to become less over time. I didn't have any problems with lip sync, however the image is very soft and the colours muted. I wanted it to look sharp, vibrant and crisp and fel the Spanish sun soaking into me!
The film is amazing, however. I'd forgotten just how EPIC this movie is - in every sense! A huge, vast canvas of emotions, exciting battle sequences, fine performances and a rousing score by Miklos Rosza. You can't go wrong and I even suspect that it's a great film to show the kids as it rivals Lord of the Rings for scope and emotion and intelligent storytelling.
So, if you can find a better copy (my hunch is the Region 1 release) go for that, but if you want a cheap acceptable edition, opt for this. But scout around as the film deserves better than this fudged release.
The film is amazing, however. I'd forgotten just how EPIC this movie is - in every sense! A huge, vast canvas of emotions, exciting battle sequences, fine performances and a rousing score by Miklos Rosza. You can't go wrong and I even suspect that it's a great film to show the kids as it rivals Lord of the Rings for scope and emotion and intelligent storytelling.
So, if you can find a better copy (my hunch is the Region 1 release) go for that, but if you want a cheap acceptable edition, opt for this. But scout around as the film deserves better than this fudged release.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
This doesnt look at all remastered as claimed in the description. The jerkiness referred to by the other reviewers is typical of an NTSC picture when viewed on PAL.The enjoyment is considerably marred by the constant expectation that this effect is coming whenever there is a horizontal camera movement. It looks very much like a transfer and, although preferable to the atrocious pan and scan version, it means we are still waiting for a genuine print to do the film justice.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
I like the older film epics - action without gratuitous violence and a good mix of drama and tension. With this one, and most older films, you can hear and understand what is being said. An enjoyable film.
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Legendary Spanish Hero
This is a wonderful film, full of excitement and passion. The crowd scenes are extraordinary , and the music tremendous.
Published 7 months ago by paul jaggers
annoying subtitles
the subtitles are annoying seems that this wasn't meant for uk distribution if you know of a way to disable them it would be appreciated all playing instructions not in a language... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Michael A. Young
for the Romantics
A superb tale of love, honour & challenges faced at this time in history. Tears & humour in this great old movie!
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