8/01/2011

James Bond Ultimate Edition - Vol. 1 (The Man with the Golden Gun / Goldfinger / The World Is Not Enough / Diamonds Are Forever / The Living Daylights) (1974) Review

James Bond Ultimate Edition - Vol. 1 (The Man with the Golden Gun / Goldfinger / The World Is Not Enough / Diamonds Are Forever / The Living Daylights) (1974)
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Having purchased all Bond DVDs years ago, to my own consternation I find myself shelling out even more money to buy this new editions.
I always thought they did a fairly good job with the old DVDs, the "Making of" documentaries were excelent and the overall presentation rather good. Why buy these new ones then ? The answers are rather simple:
1) 5.1 DTS sound on all movies. For years I've opted to turn off my sound equipment when watching the Connery films. It just didn't make that much of a difference from listening to them on regular TV's speakers. Some of the later ones (OCTOPUSSY) should also benefit greatly from this addition.
2) FRAME BY FRAME RESTORATION: Specially important in the Connery ones even though the earlier Moores left a lot to be desired too. It is my understanding that the three earlier movies which were cropped at the top and bottom in order to fit them into 16:9 sets will be presented in their entirety. And this isn't just any restoration we're taling about but one done by Lowry Digital. If you've watched the Indiana Jones and King Kong (1933) you'll know how absolutely perfect their work is.
3) EVEN MORE EXTRAS: and real good ones at that: Deleted Scenes, TV Specials, screen tests, varying angles for action scenes, etc.
In summary, if you are a regular Bond fan, the old edition should be more than enough. If you're a die-hard, just bite the bullet and enjoy these films as if they were brand new once again.

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Disc 1: *Goldfinger (1964) THE COMPLETE SPECIAL FEATURES LIBRARY: MISSION DOSSIER Audio Commentary Featuring Guy HamiltonAudio Commentary Featuring Cast and Crew Disc 2: **Goldfinger Bonus Disc DECLASSIFIED: MI6 VAULT Sean Connery From the Set of Goldfinger Screen TestsOn Tour With the Aston Martin DB-5Honor Blackman Open-Ended Interview007 MISSION CONTROL Interactive Guide Into the World of GoldfingerThe Making of GoldfingerThe Goldfinger PhenomenonOriginal Publicity FeaturetteMINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery & Radio Communications Disc 3: *The World Is Not Enough (1999) THE COMPLETE SPECIAL FEATURES LIBRARY: MISSION DOSSIER Audio Commentary Featuring Director Michael AptedAudio Commentary Featuring Peter Lamont, David Arnold and Vic Armstrong Disc 4: **The World Is Not Enough Bonus Disc DECLASSIFIED: MI6 VAULT Deleted Scenes and Alternate Angles With Introductions by Director Michael AptedAlternate Angle, Expanded Angle Scene: The Thames Boat ChaseJames Bond Down River - Original 1999 FeaturetteCreating an Icon: Making the Teaser TrailerHong Kong Press Conference007 MISSION CONTROL Interactive Guide Into the World of The World Is Not EnoughThe Making of The World Is Not EnoughBond CocktailTribute to Desmond LlewelynGarbage 'The World Is Not Enough' Music VideoThe Secrets of 007MINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA Original Trailer & Photo Gallery Disc 5: *Diamonds Are Forever (1971) THE COMPLETE SPECIAL FEATURES LIBRARY: MISSION DOSSIER Audio Commentary Featuring Director Guy Hamilton and Members of the Cast and Crew Disc 6: **Diamonds Are Forever Bonus Disc DECLASSIFIED: MI6 VAULT Deleted ScenesSean Connery 1971: The BBC InterviewLesson # 007: Close Quarter CombatDeleted Footage - Oil Rig AttackSatellite & Explosions Test Reel Alternate & Expanded Angles 007007 MISSION CONTROL Interactive Guide Into the World of Diamonds Are ForeverInside Diamonds Are ForeverCubby Broccoli - The Man Behind BondMINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery & Radio Communications Disc 7: *The Man With The Golden Gun (1974) **The Man With The Golden Gun Bonus Disc Newly Recorded Audio Commentary Featuring Sir Roger Moore THE COMPLETE SPECIAL FEATURES LIBRARY: MISSION DOSSIER Audio Commentary Featuring Director Guy Hamilton and Members of the Cast and Crew Disc 8:DECLASSIFIED: MI6 VAULT Roger Moore and HervÃ(c) Villechaize - The Russell Harty ShowOn Location With The Man With the Golden GunGuy Hamilton: The Director SpeaksGirls FightingAmerican Thrill Show Stunt FilmThe Road to Bond: Stunt Coordinator W.J. Millian Jr.007 MISSION CONTROL Interactive Guide Into the World of The Man With the Golden GunInside The Man With the Golden GunAn Original Documentary Double-O Stuntmen: A Look at the Greatest Stunts and Stunt Performers in the Bond FilmsMINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery & Radio Communications Disc 9: *The Living Daylights (1987) THE COMPLETE SPECIAL FEATURES LIBRARY: MISSION DOSSIER Audio Commentary Featuring Director John Glen and Members of the Cast and Crew Disc 10: **The Living Daylights Bonus Disc DECLASSIFIED: MI6 VAULT Deleted Scenes With Introduction by John GlenHappy Anniversary, 007 Silver Anniversary FeaturettesTimothy Dalton: The New James Bond/Vienna Press ConferenceTimothy Dalton: On ActingDalton and d'Abo InterviewsThe Ice Chase Outtakes - Deleted Footage With Director John Glen Narration007 MISSION CONTROL Interactive Guide Into the World of The Living DaylightsInside The Living DaylightsIan Fleming: 007's Creatora-ha 'The Living Daylights' Music VideoThe Making of 'The Living Daylights' Music VideoMINISTRY OF PROPAGANDA Original Trailers, TV Spots, Photo Gallery & Radio Communications

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