Jeff(R)
Second Unit
- Joined
- May 14, 1999
- Messages
- 372
I recently saw Grease performed live in a theater which
made me want to see the film again. I was aware that
the DVD is not available yet (and won't be anytime soon)
so I searched around and looked for a widescreen VHS version.
I found it online (new) for $15.96 and it was described
as "VHS (Gift Set / WS)" with the cover art showing
"20th Anniversary Limited Edition." I wasn't sure what
"gift set" meant and details were not provided at the
store, but as I was only interested in seeing the movie
in WS it didn't matter to me so I just ordered it.
I had not purchased a prerecorded VHS tape in over
five years (since acquiring a DVD player) and did not
have high expectations. When I opened the box I
was surprised that the tape comes with a complete
final shooting script for the film and a compact disc
with a re-mixed medley of "You're The One That I want,"
"Greased Lightning," and "Summer Nights." The tape
(THX mastered) is probably the best I had seen VHS look
in quite a while. The Dolby Stereo Surround was very
good and it was great seeing Grease in widescreen for
the first time since 1978. The tape begins with
interviews with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John,
Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, the director and more,
who all provide anecdotes and interesting information
about the film and how it changed their lives. I find
myself in the unusual position of recommending VHS,
but Grease is an incredible high energy fun ride and
I'm happy that I made the purchase so I can enjoy it
now rather than waiting for the DVD (which I will no
doubt also buy when released.)
Jeff
made me want to see the film again. I was aware that
the DVD is not available yet (and won't be anytime soon)
so I searched around and looked for a widescreen VHS version.
I found it online (new) for $15.96 and it was described
as "VHS (Gift Set / WS)" with the cover art showing
"20th Anniversary Limited Edition." I wasn't sure what
"gift set" meant and details were not provided at the
store, but as I was only interested in seeing the movie
in WS it didn't matter to me so I just ordered it.
I had not purchased a prerecorded VHS tape in over
five years (since acquiring a DVD player) and did not
have high expectations. When I opened the box I
was surprised that the tape comes with a complete
final shooting script for the film and a compact disc
with a re-mixed medley of "You're The One That I want,"
"Greased Lightning," and "Summer Nights." The tape
(THX mastered) is probably the best I had seen VHS look
in quite a while. The Dolby Stereo Surround was very
good and it was great seeing Grease in widescreen for
the first time since 1978. The tape begins with
interviews with John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John,
Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, the director and more,
who all provide anecdotes and interesting information
about the film and how it changed their lives. I find
myself in the unusual position of recommending VHS,
but Grease is an incredible high energy fun ride and
I'm happy that I made the purchase so I can enjoy it
now rather than waiting for the DVD (which I will no
doubt also buy when released.)
Jeff