HTF REVIEW: "The Usual Suspects - Special Edition" (with screenshots) (1 Viewer)

[Scott Weinberg]

Thanks for the scoop, Ron! Seeing as how I MUST own this DVD, I'm glad I never picked up the first one! I cannot wait to pore through these features for myself!

 

[TheoGB]

The R2 edition will only have the 2.35:1 anamorphic version on it (apparently) and it sounds like a terrific transfer also. I'm impressed MGM can still give an excellent transfer if both versions are on the U.S. edition and on the same side. This bodes well for future dual releases, I would think...

 

[Patrick Mirza]

This is one sweet looking disc! Can't wait to add it to my collection!

Great job Ron!

And that slipcase is ingenious... I love how the faces disappear!

 

[Michael Harris]

Now it is finally time to retire my LD version that I bought from my local video store that was dumping their previously viewed stock at fire sale prices.
To think, we get OAR and J6P gets to fill up his screen. Who would have thunk it was possible. Wow, two versions on one, count'em, one disc. I wonder if anyone else will pick up on this. Of course I can hear it now: "Half this disc is filled up with stuff that does not fill up my screen! Why should I pay full price!".

 

[John Stone]

If I lost my job, had no food, and was down to my last $25.00, I'd buy this DVD and eat the box.
Great review, I can't wait! Thanks MGM!

 

[Prentice Cotham]

Can't wait for this one. Hope this means the rumored Fargo SE kicks butt!

 

[Marc Colella]

MGM has really turned it around.
This disc looks great, and the upcoming Bull Durham will probably be as good.
If MGM's recent efforts are any indication, then the rumoured Fargo: SE should be a nice disc also.

 

[GrantM]

is the Singer/McQuarrie commentary on this SE the same that was on the previous release?

 

[Josh_Hill]

Man, that case is just sweet!

 

[Carlo_M]

Yes! Procrastination does have its advantages! I never got around to picking up the original disc, so luckily these won't have to be one of the dreaded "repurchases" that I find myself helplessly enslaved to.
Thanks for the great, in-depth review. This is on the top of my list for 4/2

 

[Scott-C]

I'm in for a re-purchase! I know I can do something with my original release, thus justifying the purchase of this SE. Thanks for the review Ron!

 

[Bill McCamy]

I thought waiting for the original MGM release, and skipping the Polygram release which preceded it, was sufficient. Oh well.

Ron, for those of us with 4x3 screens, have you any idea whether the new release will look different from MGM's first dvd?

 

[Jon_B]

Ron, thanks for pictures of the slipcase.
Jon

 

[Brian_Anderson]

this will be double dip part two, Tron and its 20th aniversary re-release, and i don't really have a problem with it. Double dipping while it sucks, for a movie you love is no problem. I plan to dip again some day for the Princess Bride SE, and would for others, but some just don't have the pull to get a new special extra delux ultimate platinum vista edition for me.

Nuff said.

 

[Jay Mitchosky]

Singer's commentary is one of the best I've heard. I'm so looking forward to pouring over the rest of the features on this long overdue release.

 

[Ron Reda]

argh...this looks like it will be my first double dip...

Oh how I wish it was my first! :frowning: This will be #3 for me...so far I've upgraded Tombstone and The Fugitive!

 

[Ron Reda]

Double post...my bad!

 

[Paul E. Fox II]

SOLD!
Anybody want my Old Copy:B?

 

[JeremySt]

Double dip eh? How about this: so far I have re-rurchased

The Usual Suspects

Boogie Nights

Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon

American Werewold in London

Evil Dead

Evil Dead 2

Army of Darkness

Die Hard

Die Hard 2

Die Hard 3

Dirty Harry

The Fugitive

Bram Stoker's Dracula

Gattaca

Interview with the Vampire

2001

A Clockwork Orange

The Shining

Last of The Mohicans

Leon

Seven

Predator

Saving Private Ryan

The Terminator

Tombstone

 

[McPaul]

Drat! I just bought the origional a few months ago, love the movie, and now this! It's the first I heard of the SE. Great looking case with intriguing extras, looks like a double dip for me here as well.