Go Back  DVD Talk Forum > Archives > Archives > DVD Talk Archive
Reload this Page >

Which version of "Man With A Movie Camera?"

Community
Search

Which version of "Man With A Movie Camera?"

 
Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 11-27-03 | 09:15 PM
  #1  
John Sinnott's Avatar
Thread Starter
Defunct Account
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 5,920
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
From: State College, PA
Which version of "Man With A Movie Camera?"

I'd like to pick up a copy of Vertov's "Man With A Movie Camera." There are DVDs out by Image and Kino. Anyone know which one is the superior product?

TIA,

-Videophile
John Sinnott is offline  
Old 11-28-03 | 01:20 AM
  #2  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 1,891
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: New York, NY
The one with the Alloy Orchestra (I believe it is the Image one) is superb. I haven't seen the other to compare it with.

Dan
cokeguy is offline  
Old 11-28-03 | 02:09 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 788
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Seattle
I'm also extremely pleased with the Alloy Orchestra score on the Image release (which also has a nice commentary, as I recall).

Haven't bought the new Kino to compare.

This review briefly compares the two, and concludes about the Nyman score (Kino):
Compared to the Image release, which features the original score performed by the Alloy Orchestra, it's impossible to pick a winner. True admirers will want both. The two prints are roughly comparable and the respective scores too unique and precious each in their own right

Last edited by FilmFanSea; 11-28-03 at 02:12 AM.
FilmFanSea is offline  
Old 11-28-03 | 02:54 AM
  #4  
DVD Talk Special Edition
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 1,130
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
From: Compton (Straight Outta)
I will say this: the Alloy score is much better. The Nyman score is either mostly or entirely recycled from existing compositions and is far more repetitive and doesn't fit the film as well.
Dan Average is offline  
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.