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Summary: Classy collection of classic Hitchcock
Comment: Of the many Hitchcock collections out there, this one came closest to what I wanted while I was shopping. I was excited about the selections but wasn't sure what to expect in the packaging. In truth I didn't really want to care.
But when the box showed up I was thrilled to see the attention given to making this a classy, sleek presentation of some of Hitchcock's greatest works. The box itself is of a sturdy build in a gilded, velveteen wrap, and the discs inside come in carefully designed sleeves composed of the posters and advertising materials from the films inside (there are 4 discs per). Menus have entertaining bonus features and the remastered films are gorgeous to look at. I grew up watching nasty, pirated VHS copies of these films. To see them in such pristine condition is like seeing them for the first time.
I am a graphic designer and something of a cinephile, so I was hesitant to buy some random collection of films that I held in such esteem. I do not regret this purchase. I'd recommend them for the masterpieces within, as well as the beauty of their design without.
Cons? I wish there were a couple other films included: North by Northwest and Dial M for Murder to name two. But I guess you can't have everything all at once.
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Summary: Great set for Great director
Comment: The set is fantasti! All of the films are of highest quality, and some are masterpieces of the film literature. Quality on all of them is excellent.
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Summary: great selection
Comment: haven't seen all the movies yet, but if you're a hitchcock fan....what's not to like. most of the classics and a few i never saw or heard of. comes in nice packaging (box). the only thing i'd change is the fact that there's 4 cd's in one cd case, tho with so many movies, the box set would have to be a lot bigger to accomodate individually packaged movies. great deal, especially as the deal of the day!!
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Summary: A Must For Any Serious Hitchcock Fan
Comment: If you are a serious Hitchcock fan you owe it to yourself to acquire this collection. Although not an exhaustive collection of his feature films, this beautifully boxed compilation is wonderfully remastered to the best presentation of black and white films I have ever seen. Images are crisp and well defined and the digital sound restoration is superb as well. Watching these DVDs it is hard to believe the age of the masters from which they were derived. What a fine restoration of the works of the master of suspense and, oh yes, absolute master of the unexpected twist at the end of each tale spun.
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Summary: DVD/Blu-Ray Makers need to learn from this Box Set...
Comment: First of all, I'm not going to review the movies themselves. They are classic's, and flat out worth seeing/owning. This review is about the Box Set itself, the packaging, etc.
Well, masterful is a good word to describe this "Masterpiece" of a Collection. The makers of this must of had extreme respect for these movies, because this is the coolest DVD Box I've ever seen. Velvet outside, imprinted Alfred Hitchcock silouette as you can see in the picture. And to unveil where the actual dvd cases are, you open the side and slide it back into the box. Stylish and slick! There are about 4 disks to a case, opening up both ways, 2 disks on one side and 2 on the other, half on top of each other. I could see how some might complain about this, but really not a big deal, it's not going to scratch the disks.
Picture quality is great, menu's slick and easy to navigate. Nice deaf and hard of hearing option too. This probably goes unnoticed by most, by this is nice for those who don't won't to lose how the original portrays the story.
Basically, unless you already own all the other movies individually (in which case wow!), you need to get this. A must-own for any Alfred Hitchcock fan and DVD collection. I'm just greatly impressed about how nice this box is, other makes really need make dvd box sets nicer for the people who are buying them. Really adds a lot to the value and life of the dvds themselves.
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