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Paul_Scott · 05-28-2008, 03:44 PM

Wow Michael...good fake out.

You linked to this review in the 'evils of DNR' thread in the HD forum, so I thought for sure this edition was going to be a sad example of it. After that glowing synopsis/analysis, it sure was a major relief to hear this is 'safe' to buy now. I remember seeing this on Cinemax back in '82 or '83, and I remember it being a compelling experience. I've wondered since then if that reaction was mainly due to the novelty of its visual style at the time or my youth and limited frame of reference. I never remembered much of the actual plot besides all the chasing, but it sounds well worth checking out again. I may have to toss this into a DD order next week.

Good to see Lionsgate finally exploiting some of the quality titles they have access to. I loved their Angelique set, and am looking forward to the Catherine Deneuve set in a couple weeks. My opinion of them has altered quite a bit in just the last month. Here's hoping they keep on this trajectory.

05-28-2008, 03:44 PM	#2 of 23
Paul_Scott Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:00 PM Local Date: 08-29-2008 Posts: 5,823	Re: HTF DVD Review: DIVA (Meridian Collection) Wow Michael...good fake out. You linked to this review in the 'evils of DNR' thread in the HD forum, so I thought for sure this edition was going to be a sad example of it. After that glowing synopsis/analysis, it sure was a major relief to hear this is 'safe' to buy now. I remember seeing this on Cinemax back in '82 or '83, and I remember it being a compelling experience. I've wondered since then if that reaction was mainly due to the novelty of its visual style at the time or my youth and limited frame of reference. I never remembered much of the actual plot besides all the chasing, but it sounds well worth checking out again. I may have to toss this into a DD order next week. Good to see Lionsgate finally exploiting some of the quality titles they have access to. I loved their Angelique set, and am looking forward to the Catherine Deneuve set in a couple weeks. My opinion of them has altered quite a bit in just the last month. Here's hoping they keep on this trajectory. Last edited by Paul_Scott : 05-28-2008 at 03:52 PM.