DVD releases where you prefer the older transfer. (1 Viewer)

David (C) · Jul 18, 2006

Ghostbusters ('99 release)
Showgirls (non-anamorphic)
The Grifters (HBO edition)
Robocop (Criterion)

ScottR · Jul 18, 2006

Annie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated)

Will Krupp · Jul 18, 2006

the older, redder, non-anamorphic CHARADE (criterion)

Matt Hough · Jul 18, 2006

OKLAHOMA! (Todd-AO version)

Will Krupp · Jul 18, 2006

good one Matt!

Richard Kim · Jul 18, 2006

The Big Lebowski. The newer Universal SE pales in comparison to the older Polygram version.

Travis Brashear · Jul 18, 2006

Though they both have issues, this site http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/Reviews/bigl.htm hurts your argument more than helps it. Check out the gun-in-the-face shot; egads! to the Polygram version...

Mike Wadkins · Jul 18, 2006

Robocop (Criterion)
The Teminator (Image)

Greg Black · Jul 18, 2006

Silence Of The Lambs (Criterion)
Ghostbusters (1999 release)
Rear Window (2001 release)
Halloween (1999 release)

Joe Karlosi · Jul 18, 2006

A Hard Day's Night (MPI)

Matthew Marino · Jul 18, 2006

I'm sure many people prefer the older Reservoir Dogs. Hopefully they fix it with the upcoming rerelease. As several have already said, I definately prefer the old Ghostbusters. I never sold a DVD so quickly in my life.

Michael Reuben · Jul 18, 2006

Interesting. Why is the older version preferred? (I've never seen the anamorphic disc.)

M.

JohnMor · Jul 18, 2006

I second the Todd-AO Oklahoma and the previous Halloween. The new ones were major disappointments.

Tino · Jul 18, 2006

The Black Hole (Anchor Bay..Non Anamorphic)

The Disney version is a horrible, blurry, grainy mess!

Josh Simpson · Jul 18, 2006

This movie will only look SO good because of its budget, but I think I prefer the THX Evil Dead II Anchor Bay disc to the Divimax version. Something about the newer version just bugs me.

Antony James · Jul 18, 2006

Two more votes for Ghostbusters and Robocop, PQ-wise. My ideal Robo is the image from Criterion, sound from MGM.

Sergio · Jul 18, 2006

1- Ben-Hur: Special Edition (Better colors IMHO than Collector's Edition)

2- Wizard Of Oz: Special Edition (Better colors IMHO than Collector's Edition)

3- Reservoir Dogs: Widescreen Edition (Better than 10th Anniversary Edition), still waiting for better edition (maybe 15th Anniversary on 10/24/2006?)

Regards,

Charlie O. · Jul 18, 2006

Totally agree with the Robocop (Criterion). Just the fact that's its the director's approved 1.66.1 is enough for me.

Colin Jacobson · Jul 18, 2006

I echo the preference for the Criterion Silence of the Lambs. The MGM one is too bright. I also like the 1999 Patton more than the mushy, bland 2006 transfer...

Elijah Sullivan · Jul 18, 2006

Gladiator
Kingdom of Heaven

Strangely, the Extended Editions for both films are too bright and not as filmlike as the original transfers. They just don't look like the theatrical prints at all.

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