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Grinch 2-disc deluxe edition questions
How does the transfer compare to the 2001 DVD release?
Is it still soft and misty with muted colors?
What trailer(s) are included?
Surely somebody has both discs and can answer.
Is it still soft and misty with muted colors?
What trailer(s) are included?
Surely somebody has both discs and can answer.
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No, Hendrik, that wouldn't be of any help whatsoever, since that review you linked to was of the Interactive Playset released in 2001, not the new 2-disc Deluxe Edition that was released less than a month ago. . . . . . .
Disc-Flipper, the transfer is identical in every way, soft and muted still--the only difference is now you get BOTH widescreen and pan-and-scan versions, whether that's of any use to you or not! The single GRINCH trailer is the same one that was offered prior (in fact, the pan-and-scan disc is simply a repackaging of the identical disc from a year ago, down to the "advance" trailer for the 20th Anniversary of E.T. "forthcoming" in March 2002!). The ONLY differences between the previous release and this one are explained by the following from DVDFile's review:
"By far the only real extra at all attractive to those who already own any of the previous versions is the Enhanced Viewing Option with audio commentary by director Ron Howard. You can access either separately, i.e., just watch the branching version or Howard's commentary on their own, or combined. Similar to many other DVDs lately, activate the Enhanced Viewing Option and wait for the Grinch icon to appear then click your remote. I only counted eight segments in all, and rather than actual video featurettes, video overlays pop up that show silent behind the scenes and/or conceptual art footage. This option really only works well with Howard's commentary activated, as without his explanation the material makes little sense.
Luckily, as gimmicky as the Enhanced Viewing Option is, Howard's commentary is excellent. He hasn't really done that many commentaries as of yet for DVD, but if this one is any indication he should do more. He's lively, talkative and full of enthusiasm and knowledge about the film. Howard is known as one of the "nicest guys in Hollywood," and whether or not that's true or whatever you may think of the film, he certainly comes off great here. While the constant positively of the track feels a bit suspicious after a while (especially given all the talk of strife between Howard and star Jim Carrey) fans of the film should definitely give this a listen.
The remaining extras on disc two are pretty slim. Whobilation 1000 Games actually only offers 3 challenges: "The Whobilator," "Trim the Tree" and "Puzzles." Anyone over the age of twelve like won't find these very difficult, but the Puzzles are rather fun. More Wholiday Recipes are just that, four more * "scrumptious" dishes presented in the same format as on disc one. Rounding it all out are four trailers for other Universal titles (no additional Grinch spots are provided), plus two adverts in the "Special Announcements" section for other Universal attractions. And that's it."
* = Strange point made here, since I counted many more than just four new recipes, but really, they're just recipes, so who gives a flip either way?
Disc-Flipper, the transfer is identical in every way, soft and muted still--the only difference is now you get BOTH widescreen and pan-and-scan versions, whether that's of any use to you or not! The single GRINCH trailer is the same one that was offered prior (in fact, the pan-and-scan disc is simply a repackaging of the identical disc from a year ago, down to the "advance" trailer for the 20th Anniversary of E.T. "forthcoming" in March 2002!). The ONLY differences between the previous release and this one are explained by the following from DVDFile's review:
"By far the only real extra at all attractive to those who already own any of the previous versions is the Enhanced Viewing Option with audio commentary by director Ron Howard. You can access either separately, i.e., just watch the branching version or Howard's commentary on their own, or combined. Similar to many other DVDs lately, activate the Enhanced Viewing Option and wait for the Grinch icon to appear then click your remote. I only counted eight segments in all, and rather than actual video featurettes, video overlays pop up that show silent behind the scenes and/or conceptual art footage. This option really only works well with Howard's commentary activated, as without his explanation the material makes little sense.
Luckily, as gimmicky as the Enhanced Viewing Option is, Howard's commentary is excellent. He hasn't really done that many commentaries as of yet for DVD, but if this one is any indication he should do more. He's lively, talkative and full of enthusiasm and knowledge about the film. Howard is known as one of the "nicest guys in Hollywood," and whether or not that's true or whatever you may think of the film, he certainly comes off great here. While the constant positively of the track feels a bit suspicious after a while (especially given all the talk of strife between Howard and star Jim Carrey) fans of the film should definitely give this a listen.
The remaining extras on disc two are pretty slim. Whobilation 1000 Games actually only offers 3 challenges: "The Whobilator," "Trim the Tree" and "Puzzles." Anyone over the age of twelve like won't find these very difficult, but the Puzzles are rather fun. More Wholiday Recipes are just that, four more * "scrumptious" dishes presented in the same format as on disc one. Rounding it all out are four trailers for other Universal titles (no additional Grinch spots are provided), plus two adverts in the "Special Announcements" section for other Universal attractions. And that's it."
* = Strange point made here, since I counted many more than just four new recipes, but really, they're just recipes, so who gives a flip either way?