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David O. Selznick wanted Gone with the Wind to be somehow more than a movie, a film that would broaden the very idea of what a film could be and do and look like. In many respects he got what he worked so hard to achieve in this 1939 epic (and all-time box-office champ in terms of tickets sold), and in some respects he fell far short of the goal. While the first half of this Civil War drama is taut and suspenseful and nostalgic, the second is ramshackle and arbitrary. But there's no question that the film is an enormous achievement in terms of its every resource--art direction, colour, sound, cinematography--being pushed to new limits for the greater glory of telling an American story as fully as possible. Vivien Leigh is still magnificently narcissistic, Olivia de Havilland angelic and lovely, Leslie Howard reckless and aristocratic. As for Clark Gable: we're talking one of the most vital, masculine performances ever committed to film. --Tom Keogh
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Clark Gable, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford, Laura Hope Crews, Harry DavenportDirectors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
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As I said in my Blu-ray review of "North By Northwest", when major studios really want to get it together for BD releases, they can make really impressive products. "Gone With The Wind" is a perfect marriage of Hollywood nous, production values and acting bravura: similarly, the Blu-ray release gets the full-on treatment, in terms of restoration of the original print and extras.
"Gone With The Wind" is a fantastic investment on Blu-ray. Technicolor films from the 1930s and 1940s tend to look ravishing, paradoxically because of the lessened colour palette (see also "The Adventures Of Robin Hood" (1938)). Respected production designer William Cameron Menzies was behind the "look" of GWtW, and envisaged rich colour alternating with muted tones for more melancholic scenes: the Blu-ray captures his vision triumphantly, with wonderfully dark blacks, glowing oranges and reds, and sombre greys all equally rendered. Although the transfer is only in 4:3, when you get over the fact there is no pseudo-widescreen option (as there was on the DVD of "Snow White" in that BD combi pack) the quality of the images is in my opinion flawless.
As for extras, the second disc abounds with interesting documentaries and cast biographies that add to the experience of one of the genuinely biggest films ever made.
"Gone With The Wind" is a fantastic investment on Blu-ray. Technicolor films from the 1930s and 1940s tend to look ravishing, paradoxically because of the lessened colour palette (see also "The Adventures Of Robin Hood" (1938)). Respected production designer William Cameron Menzies was behind the "look" of GWtW, and envisaged rich colour alternating with muted tones for more melancholic scenes: the Blu-ray captures his vision triumphantly, with wonderfully dark blacks, glowing oranges and reds, and sombre greys all equally rendered. Although the transfer is only in 4:3, when you get over the fact there is no pseudo-widescreen option (as there was on the DVD of "Snow White" in that BD combi pack) the quality of the images is in my opinion flawless.
As for extras, the second disc abounds with interesting documentaries and cast biographies that add to the experience of one of the genuinely biggest films ever made.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
On DVD, "Gone With The Wind" is wonderful. On Blu Ray it is magnificent. You'd hardly believe you were watching a film released in 1939. A terrific story of love and war set against the backdrop of a steamy, simmering Deep South, if you don't know this film then you're in for a treat. They really don't make films like this anymore. Great performances from the leads and some standout supporting roles. The burning of Atlanta is one of the greatest cinematic sequences of all time and looks staggering on blu ray. This is a must buy.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Now more than 70 years old, this film is still one of the greatest ever made. What more is there to say about it that hasn't already been said. Being too young to have seen it at the cinema I had to rely on TV screenings until I bought the film on VHS many years ago. The VHS version was OK but never really did the spectacle of this great film justice. I finally decided to upgrade when we bought a new Blu-ray home cinema system, and I'm mighty glad that I did. The film looks and sounds absolutely beautiful. I was a little surprised that the only annoying parts of the film - the prologue and the intermission - have been left in, but you can always skip past them or go out and make a cup of tea!
I shall be enjoying this film even more than before for many years to come. Wonder if I'll still be around for the centenary edition?!
I shall be enjoying this film even more than before for many years to come. Wonder if I'll still be around for the centenary edition?!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Simply sensational!
I have both the DVD and Blu-ray versions and the difference is amazing! The clarity and depth of colour is a joy to behold. Read more
Published 3 months ago by H. Galloway
Looks fantastic!
I totally love this movie and watching it blu-ray was well worth the fee extra pounds.
If you have not seen this film before then you should know that it is very long but a... Read more
If you have not seen this film before then you should know that it is very long but a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by raydar81
Maybe the best film I have ever seen.
I have never seen Gone With the Wind so when the 70th Anniversary Blu-ray edition came up on a special offer I thought it was about time I tried it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Trev-R
Loved it then.... Love it now!
This film is such a classic and one of the best films of all time. The blu-ray did make a difference with the quality of the viewing experience. Sooo, much better!
Published 9 months ago by Mr. A. Bautista
"Superb" - Gone with the Wind ( 70th Anniversary 2-Disc Collectors...
The quality of the restored 1080p HD is superb. Having watched the original film in a cinema back on the 80's I am very impressed with what the restorers have done with this... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Patrick Trent
Blu Ray DVD
After updating my Blu Ray DVD player the quality of this film is excellent. Wonderful detail and colour. Excellent purchase.
Published 17 months ago by BJ
Gone with the wind blu ray review
Gone with the wind blu ray review. The films' picture and sound are of superb quality as good as any new film. Read more
Published 17 months ago by sarah H
DVD v Blu Ray
I bought the Blu Ray disc to compare it with my DVD version of GWTW. I found that there is very litle difference in the picture quality, so to me, I could not justify the purchase... Read more
Published 21 months ago by John Hourigan
Gone with the wind
Have bought this DVD Blu-ray to watch on a rainy day. It is one of the best films of my youth and have read the book twice and seen the film several times but am really looking to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. Stanton
the best film of the world
there is no doubt gwtw is the best film in history. This blu ray has good pq and audio, unfortunatelly only in sd.
If you like a good dramatic movie this one is for you. Read more
If you like a good dramatic movie this one is for you. Read more
Published 21 months ago by robsoncps
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