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• I have the Criterion edition. - Harmonia 12:10:08 01/04/08 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Anyone had pleasure to watch re-mastered copy of RAN? posted by Eldragon on January 02, 2008 at 19:10:20

  It looks wonderful on my display, which is a small 34" widescreen CRT/HDT.
  
  

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  • RE: I have the Criterion edition. - mpathus 13:45:01 01/04/08 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: I have the Criterion edition. posted by Harmonia on January 04, 2008 at 12:10:08

    Is this performance quality universally characteristic of Criterion remasters?
    
    (I have Criterion's "Seven Samurai" DVD set, and am most pleased -- 26" Sharp lcd/dvd.)
    
    

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    • Generally, yes. - Harmonia 13:01:31 01/08/08 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: I have the Criterion edition. posted by mpathus on January 04, 2008 at 13:45:01

      Depends on the source, of course, but they take their time and try to obtain the best elements for mastering they can.
      
      Criterions are outshone in a few rare instances by selected imports. But you will then need a region free player that converts PAL> NTSC to take advantage.
      
      You can always check at dvdbeaver.com for comparisons.
      
      But You might not notice on a screen as small as your anyway. I find Criterions are usually a safe bet and the bonus material is superb.
      
      

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• RE: Anyone had pleasure to watch re-mastered copy of RAN? - townsend 15:56:37 01/03/08 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Anyone had pleasure to watch re-mastered copy of RAN? posted by Eldragon on January 02, 2008 at 19:10:20

  I assume you are referring to the Criterion edition?
  
  Gary Tooze at www.dvdbeaver.com says it looks "fabulous" on his system. See link below. I think it is the definitive standard DVD edition. And we had to wait a long time for it.
  
  

  • http://www.new.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDCompare2/ran.htm   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• RE: Anyone had pleasure to watch re-mastered copy of RAN? - rico 13:05:10 01/03/08 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Anyone had pleasure to watch re-mastered copy of RAN? posted by Eldragon on January 02, 2008 at 19:10:20

  I have a copy and it is stunning. The last time through I listened to the commentary and learned a great deal.
  
  

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