Mel Gibson's Hamlet - 2/24/04
12-18-03, 05:30 PM
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Mel Gibson's Hamlet - 2/24/04
Due on February 24th are Hamlet and The Man Without a Face. Although the play is truncated, Gibson's take on the Danish Prince is actually quite good in director Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptation. Both come with new anamorphic transfers (1.85:1) and Dolby Digital Surround sound. Once again, the extras are non-existent. Retail is $19.97 each.
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Cool!
Been waiting for both of these. I hope they redo Forever Young with a widescreen anamorphic transfer soon too.
Cool!
Been waiting for both of these. I hope they redo Forever Young with a widescreen anamorphic transfer soon too.
12-19-03, 12:25 AM
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Originally posted by ClarkKentKY
Kenneth Branagh Version = Still not available
Kenneth Branagh Version = Still not available
Last edited by onebyone; 12-19-03 at 12:28 AM.
12-19-03, 09:01 AM
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That was the first thing that came to my mind. Nothing against Mel's version which was just fine and I will probably pick up too, but I want Kenneth's version yesterday. The wait for that baby is is killing me.
That was the first thing that came to my mind. Nothing against Mel's version which was just fine and I will probably pick up too, but I want Kenneth's version yesterday. The wait for that baby is is killing me.
Ever since I saw Branaugh's version at the theaters I've been waiting...and waiting....and apparently will wait some more.
12-19-03, 09:09 AM
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Heh. I quite enjoy Gibson's Hamlet, I'll be picking this one up.
Also, Branaugh's version is great. Would love to have it. Could eliminate one more of my VHS tapes.
...but my Hamlet Holy Grail is Grigori Kozintsev's 1964 version. Now that's a disc I'll never see in a major release...
One can hope though.
Criterion? Are you out there? Some Kozintsev please?
Also, Branaugh's version is great. Would love to have it. Could eliminate one more of my VHS tapes.
...but my Hamlet Holy Grail is Grigori Kozintsev's 1964 version. Now that's a disc I'll never see in a major release...
One can hope though.
Criterion? Are you out there? Some Kozintsev please?
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At least it has the trailer! 
Rounding out Warner's latest announcements is the long-awaited arrival of Franco Zeffirelli's Hamlet, starring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close. Newly remastered in 1.85;1 anamorphic widescreen and Dolby Digital 2.0 surround, there are no extras aside from the trailer, but list price will be $19.95.