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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
if you know anything, you already know that _The General_, Buster Keaton's great masterpiece, is simply quite possibly the single greatest film ever made, and easily the greatest comedy ever made.
You MUST BUY this Bluray version, it is spectacular. it is actualy mastered from a NEWLY STRUCK PRINT, FROM THE ACTUAL CAMERA NEGATIVE. I'm not kidding.
The only thing that could be better than this is if Buster Keaton came back to life and appeared in your living room and went on to become your best friend and roommate.
Additionally the disk is packed with excellent bonus features (such as a nice piece by old Orson Welles, and excellent history about the real "General" steam train).
This is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest and most important movie ever made about trains, easily the most important work of comedy in our entire planetary era, easily the greatest silent film ever made (as a curiosity, it was in fact the most expensive silent film ever made),as Orson Welles points out, far and away the best Civil War movie, and indeed just generally perhaps the greatest, most human, most "real", film ever made.
On top of all that the Bluray is the last word in classic film bluray presentations ---- a miracle. BUY IMMEDIATELY.
On a technical note, there are NO region restrictions, and the seller is shipping same-day. I cannot emphasise enough how good this Bluray is, I'm going to buy more copies just in case the world comes to an end or something. Buy instantly.
You MUST BUY this Bluray version, it is spectacular. it is actualy mastered from a NEWLY STRUCK PRINT, FROM THE ACTUAL CAMERA NEGATIVE. I'm not kidding.
The only thing that could be better than this is if Buster Keaton came back to life and appeared in your living room and went on to become your best friend and roommate.
Additionally the disk is packed with excellent bonus features (such as a nice piece by old Orson Welles, and excellent history about the real "General" steam train).
This is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest and most important movie ever made about trains, easily the most important work of comedy in our entire planetary era, easily the greatest silent film ever made (as a curiosity, it was in fact the most expensive silent film ever made),as Orson Welles points out, far and away the best Civil War movie, and indeed just generally perhaps the greatest, most human, most "real", film ever made.
On top of all that the Bluray is the last word in classic film bluray presentations ---- a miracle. BUY IMMEDIATELY.
On a technical note, there are NO region restrictions, and the seller is shipping same-day. I cannot emphasise enough how good this Bluray is, I'm going to buy more copies just in case the world comes to an end or something. Buy instantly.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first saw this film in the 70s at a public viewing and it has remained ever since in my memory as an outstandingly good film that I was determined to see again. Now, over 30 years later I at last have my own copy of it, and the film has proved to be even better than I remembered. I had not realised how much this story is based on fact, which is explained so well in the 18 minute long extra 'Video Tour of The General'. The other extras are interesting too. But back to the film itself. I had read the other reviews, which raved about the quality of the image, and even after the hype, I was still astounded by just how good the picture is, even though it's over 80 years old. I sat down with my wife and teenage son and daughter, and we all loved it, set to the Carl Davis score. (I have not tried the other two scores yet.) This film is a love story, an American Civil War story, an extended train chase and a damn good yarn, all rolled into one. In fact it's hard to believe that anyone could NOT enjoy it, and in the Blu Ray version with no region restrictions, it's an absolute bargain.
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The only word that describes this film. A true master piece. Now to be able to see it in blue ray quality makes it even better.
Buster Keaton at his best restored in all its glory.... Brilliant!
Buy this film, you will not be disappointed.
Buster Keaton at his best restored in all its glory.... Brilliant!
Buy this film, you will not be disappointed.
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