Charade (1963) - Is there an anamorphic version?
10-31-03 | 04:52 PM
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Yes, I believe the version that comes as a bonus with the god-awful remake, "The Truth About Charlie," is anamorphic. I've read that the transfer is very good, but I'm quite pleased with my out-of-print Criterion.
10-31-03 | 05:09 PM
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Correct. Pick up The Truth About Charlie for "the bonus movie" Charade and ignore Charlie... It's a fine anamorphic transfer, if that's all you're after... Recommended. Plus, you get "the bonus movie" The Truth About Charlie.
10-31-03 | 07:21 PM
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I thought so. I ordered the Universal edition of Charade. Although its 16:9, I hope the transfer is as good as Criterions.
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10-31-03 | 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by Geofferson
I had both versions of Charade (Criterion and The Truth About Charlie) and I can vouch that the Truth About Charlie version is a much better picture & anamorphic.
I had both versions of Charade (Criterion and The Truth About Charlie) and I can vouch that the Truth About Charlie version is a much better picture & anamorphic.
11-03-03 | 10:02 PM
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From: In my Home Theater- Foley, AL
Originally posted by jough
Was the Truth About Charlie bonus disc of Charade a limited time thing or is it still available?
Was the Truth About Charlie bonus disc of Charade a limited time thing or is it still available?
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11-03-03 | 10:42 PM
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Nice. Now it's time to check the Price Drop list at DavidDVD to see if/when this bad-boy price drops.
11-04-03 | 05:08 AM
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Thanks for all the info - I've been trying to get a Criterion for months now without success.
Just one question:
Is the commentary on the Criterion really that good?
(The commentary is main reason I'm trying to get it)
Thanks!
Just one question:
Is the commentary on the Criterion really that good?
(The commentary is main reason I'm trying to get it)
Thanks!
11-04-03 | 10:06 AM
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Just one question:
Is the commentary on the Criterion really that good?
(The commentary is main reason I'm trying to get it)
Just one question:
Is the commentary on the Criterion really that good?
(The commentary is main reason I'm trying to get it)
EDIT: I meant to add that I did a personal comparison when the new version came out and -- anamorphic or not -- I still prefer the Criterion's picture. I did not bother keeping the Universal edition.
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11-04-03 | 10:47 AM
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Just to offer up some evidence against the recent Universal transfer take a look at the comparisons from DVDBeaver.com
http://207.136.67.23/film/dvdcompare/charade.htm
http://207.136.67.23/film/dvdcompare/charade.htm
11-04-03 | 03:17 PM
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From: You have moved into a dark place. It is pitch black. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
I have the Criterion and am very happy with it. Now I've heard that the anamorphic Universal transfer isn't as good? That's certainly possible - anamorphic enhancement does not mean that the transfer will be better.
Thanks for the DVDBeaver.com comparison. I guess I'll continue to pass on the Truth About Charlie.
Thanks for the DVDBeaver.com comparison. I guess I'll continue to pass on the Truth About Charlie.
11-04-03 | 07:44 PM
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Just bought THE TRUTH ABOUT CHARLIE this weekend (it's recently had a price drop). The version that I bought was a single disc with TTAC on one side and CHARADE on the other. Wasn't this originally released as a 2 disc set?
