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Packaged along with a paperbound copy of the novel, Criterion's new DVD release of Mr. Welles' Mr. Arkadin shows precisely how far, in an industry gone mad with continuous triple and quadruple dips into known territory, one can take a project in the name of quality, art and love of the cinema.
Offered as "The Complete Mr. Arkadin," this new DVD is much more than that.
As a project that was never officially completed by Mr. Welles, various versions have been available for decades, ranging from quite good to rather emasculated.
Offering three interestingly different versions of the film on three separate discs, we can now follow the editorial changes, and finally view for the first time, a new version which seems to be the closest to what might have been an "official" version had there been one.
For those who are unfamiliar with the Mr. Arkadin / Confidential Agent turf, this is a package containing many delights, put together with consummate care.
Mr. Arkadin is Criterion at its highest level.
Very Highly Recommended.
RAH
Offered as "The Complete Mr. Arkadin," this new DVD is much more than that.
As a project that was never officially completed by Mr. Welles, various versions have been available for decades, ranging from quite good to rather emasculated.
Offering three interestingly different versions of the film on three separate discs, we can now follow the editorial changes, and finally view for the first time, a new version which seems to be the closest to what might have been an "official" version had there been one.
For those who are unfamiliar with the Mr. Arkadin / Confidential Agent turf, this is a package containing many delights, put together with consummate care.
Mr. Arkadin is Criterion at its highest level.
Very Highly Recommended.
RAH