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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - The Great Escape (2-Disc Collector's Set)
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Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Starring: Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson
Directed By: John Sturges
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: GREAT ESCAPE
EAN: 9780792860440
Format: Anamorphic
ISBN: 0792860446
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2004-05-18
Running Time: 172
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 1963-07-04
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Editorial Reviews:
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The true story of 76 allied airmen who plot a massive escape from Stalag 3, a maximum security prison in World War II.
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Media Type: DVD
Artist: GREAT ESCAPE
Title: GREAT ESCAPE
Street Release Date: 05/18/2004
Domestic
Genre: ACTION / ADVENTURE
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating: 
Summary: Special Edition not special enough
Comment: This is yet another five-star film reduced to a three-star DVD. And I'm talking about the latest remastered Special Edition. While this version has, at last, been mastered in anamorphic widescreen (unlike the previous letterboxed release), and received at least a semblance of the extras it needs, basic video quality still leaves a great deal to be desired.
The image on this transfer is sharp and clear, but flesh tones are over-saturated, with an unnatural orange look. Also, the image has far too much contrast, leading to constant burned-out highlights on people's foreheads. This isn't the worst transfer I've ever seen (for that, check out the various "collectors'" editions of The Quiet Man), but it is far from definitive, and shamefully inferior to what this great film deserves.
To add further insult, the case features a flimsy hinged center mount for the extra disc. This arrived broken, so that the case was effectively useless for safe storage.
After my enormous disappointment with the original release, and the glowing descriptions I'd read of this 'fixed' version, I had expected much better. My advice: wait for some future, properly-mastered Blu-ray edition to become as cheap as this DVD. Maybe by then the movie industry will have grown weary of abusing movie fans with one slipshod "special" release after another.
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Summary: A Classic WW2 Movie That Defined a Genre
Comment: I've read the Brickhill book which formed the basis of this film. It was an excellent book but the film itself really captured the amazing spirit of the Allies in this world conflict. John Sturges does an amazing job in terms of the character development, pacing, action and more. This is an essential World War II film for any moviegoer and especially for a WW2 junkie. This movie defined the Prison escape film.
The ensemble cast with the engimatic McQueen, the stalwart James Garner and the steady of Richard Attenborough was amazing. In addition, the great character represented by Charles Bronson, James Coburn and Gordon Jackson round out one of the most memorable films in film history.
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Summary: An All Time Classic
Comment: The Great Escape is a classic WWII movie that will have you laughing at one moment and on the edge of your seat the next. If you are a fan of WWII movies then this is a must have for your collection.
The all-star cast such as James Garner and Steve McQueen, add a lot of flavor to the movie. Overall though, the whole cast in the movie does a terrific job at playing their part. I would recommend this classic movie to anyone.
Also, the two-disc special edition has some great extras included with it that makes it even more worth while, such as a great documentary on the filming of the movie.
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Summary: "Inescapably Good"
Comment: This movie about the extremely creative and finally succesful escape plans, from a WWII Nazi POW camp, is beautifully done. The prisoners, a cast of some of our best movie "tough guys" and talented character actors keep us nervously awaiting their next moves. Watching this movie is exciting entertainment at its best.
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Summary: All thumbs up
Comment: (I post this verbatim review authored by my youthful nephew, Gavin -- a bright kid and discerning viewer).
This is my favorite movie. It is about men held at a German POW camp during WWII. The men dig a tunnel under a fence to freedom. Based on a true story. [Personally, I was mesmerized for years by the motorcycle escape/jump sequence].
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