runngdog

How is this title? I've seen it selling at 40% off an already relatively low Criterion price. Generally I like Criterion's titles and I like the extras (which this one seems to have, despite the low price). So ... is it worth spending $10 to buy it?

GBock

Runngdog, yes, I think it's worth $10. I watched the movie last week and thought it was fun. Very campy, especially the acting (or over-acting). I didn't find it to be all that suspenseful but if you like the less-than-realistic look of movies like King Kong, you'll like this one, too. The only extra is a commentary by a film scholar but it's quite informative and less dry than I had expected.

whaler1

Where have you seen this selling for ten bucks?

Spiderbite

i watched my copy of this tonight & i really enjoyed it. one of the few really old movies that did not come close to putting me to sleep.

i read the story in high school & always thought that it was interesting. bought it on a whim sight unseen off half.com for under $10 & it was well worth it.

if you enjoyed King Kong, then i think you would like this one. only extra is a commentary & i did not listen to it yet. the transfer is pretty good for a movie released in 1932 & the sound is mono of course but it is clear.

the acting is 1930's acting but the film is still enjoyable. i found that the jungle scenes were really fast paced & exciting even today. i cant imagine what the 1930's audience thought.

if you have considered this title, check it out. it is at least worth a rental. it is one of the least expensive of the Criterion Collection.

Topgun94

I picked this one up for $15 during the Buy.com free shipping promo and really liked it. The Commentary is very good and the film is very impresive. For the reasonable price it is worth picking up.

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SamSpade

I agree with the above comments. The commentary is very good and helps to make it more of a bargain.

Watching this, though, makes me really wish King Kong was available on DVD (this film was made during some Kong production delays by the same team).

Justin Doring

This is quite a fun movie that is easily worth $10. The commentary is great, and the sound and video is very good.

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CapRockBrewingCo.

I think it is a solid DVD. For 1932, the transfer is wonderful. It is only about 1 hour in length, but it is a good movie. It is easily worth $14-$15, so $10 would be a steal.

Craig

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eXcentris

I have to agree with all the above comments.
If you don't mind the "theatrical" acting this is an excellent film. The commentary
is very informative and it will make you
want to see King Kong (the original) since
the same set(s) were used for the jungle
scenes.

runngdog

Funny the way these threads live on. I posted this review request back in early February and purchased MDG a few days later (from DVD Express - at that time $14.97 less a $5 coupon w/ free shipping), based on the comments posted here. No regrets -- definitely worth the money.

Funny now to see the same thread rear its ugly head months later -- and get a much bigger response than when first posted. The DVD Talk population must be expanding rapidly.