Dirt Harry Collection reviews?
11-20-01, 01:07 PM
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Re: Dirt Harry Collection reviews?
Originally posted by highdef
Are there any reviews for the "Dirty Harry Collection?"
Any input?
Are there any reviews for the "Dirty Harry Collection?"
Any input?
http://www.dvdfile.com/software/revi...rryseries.html
kahuna
11-20-01, 06:46 PM
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I just watched the first 3 movies, and found dvdfile's review to be a bit harsh. These are older, not huge budget movies. They look as good as any other movies from that time. There were a few slightly blurred shots in Magnum Force, but they looked like the director's fault, not the transfer. The 5.1 sound was also pretty good on all 3- not very ambient, but effective during the action. I was watching on a 65" HDTV, so I can usually see any weak points in a transfer, and I thought the picture was fairly clear and detailed. Not as good as a new movie , but still very nice. Plus it's in glorious 2:35:1 widescreen. Since he said they got better as the series progresses, I'm sure the last 2 will be even better. If you like the movies, there's no question about whether or not to get them.
11-21-01, 02:03 AM
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Originally posted by El Kabong
I just watched the first 3 movies, and found dvdfile's review to be a bit harsh. These are older, not huge budget movies. They look as good as any other movies from that time. There were a few slightly blurred shots in Magnum Force, but they looked like the director's fault, not the transfer. The 5.1 sound was also pretty good on all 3- not very ambient, but effective during the action. I was watching on a 65" HDTV, so I can usually see any weak points in a transfer, and I thought the picture was fairly clear and detailed. Not as good as a new movie , but still very nice. Plus it's in glorious 2:35:1 widescreen. Since he said they got better as the series progresses, I'm sure the last 2 will be even better. If you like the movies, there's no question about whether or not to get them.
I just watched the first 3 movies, and found dvdfile's review to be a bit harsh. These are older, not huge budget movies. They look as good as any other movies from that time. There were a few slightly blurred shots in Magnum Force, but they looked like the director's fault, not the transfer. The 5.1 sound was also pretty good on all 3- not very ambient, but effective during the action. I was watching on a 65" HDTV, so I can usually see any weak points in a transfer, and I thought the picture was fairly clear and detailed. Not as good as a new movie , but still very nice. Plus it's in glorious 2:35:1 widescreen. Since he said they got better as the series progresses, I'm sure the last 2 will be even better. If you like the movies, there's no question about whether or not to get them.
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11-25-01, 12:11 AM
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I have not watched all the films all the way thru yet but popped them all in & hit the highlights. I will agree that the DVDFile reviews were way too harsh. I thought the picture was excellent on all the films. The sound is good as well but I would have preferred more extras.
11-26-01, 02:57 PM
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When I started this thread the dvdfile reviews had not yet been posted. I ordered the discs and then read the subsequent reviews. I have to totally disagree with the dvdfile reviews, stating how poor the video transfers are. The picture and sound are terrific on all five films. This collection is a must for Dirty Harry fans!
11-26-01, 06:41 PM
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I've only watched the first three films so far, but I have to agree with the consensus here that the transfers look pretty damn good, especially for their age. the remastered 5.1 tracks sound excellent as well (moreso on Dirty Harry & Magnum Force than on The Enforcer).
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Man, I forgot how awesome Magnum Force was. "This is a .44 magnum. The most powerful. . ." Watch this movie during a workout and I guarentee you can add 20 lbs to your bench max.
