DVD details

Primary Contributor: Orson Welles
Primary Contributor: Jeanne Moreau
DVD: Region Code 0
Format: Black & White, NTSC, Widescreen
Running Time: 115 minutes
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hollywood's Attic

DVD Reviews of Chimes At Midnight

DVD Review: NOT a commercially produced DVD
Summary: 1 Stars

NOT a commercially produced DVD. Purly made artwork and DVD-R put inside
insted of commercially coated DVD. You can tell just looking at dvd's working surface, even can see CMDR engraving on the outer ring.Clearly NOT Manufactory pressing.
Why amazon allows selling home produced dvd?

DVD Review: Magnificent in Every Respect!
Summary: 5 Stars

Until Criterion hopefully does a deluxe job on this little-known-by-the-world-at-large unmitigated masterpiece, this DVD version must suffice. And having watched it with a touch of trepidation as to its ultimate quality, I must say that this transfer simply bowled me over! Sharp images and audible sound and letterbox format: a great transfer of a great film. And so economical in these trying times!

If one does not know the story, it is advisable to read the film script first which is available through the Rutgers Films-in-Print Series. I say this because Shakespeare spoken (in any film or play version) often comes at us so rapidly that whilst savoring the first line said we miss the full import and impact of the second and so on and so forth. Once a viewer knows even the gist of the film's story, then bask in the glory of Welles' answer to anyone who ever thought he'd lost the sand since KANE. This film is 100% the product of pure genius: every scene a picture, every actor perfect for their part, every scene rich with thorough atmosphere and ambience. The music score fits each scene to pure perfection and stands magnificently on its own - and is also available on CD! I can't say enough about this movie: you feel it in a way you feel so few movies. It takes you from your seat and into each scene. It will move you to laughter and tears. It is what movies should be! It is a triumph and a tragedy: a triumph because it is a complete masterwork - and a tragedy because so few in the world realize it or even care.

DVD Review: Freezes Solved - Great Film
Summary: 5 Stars

My DVD showed the same tiny hesitations throughout the film that another customer mentioned. But when I replaced my old Aiwa player with a Philips DVP-642/17 player, the freezing disappeared, and it looks great. So I conclude that the older Aiwa player was at fault, not the disc. My DVD Info applet shows my blank disc from Nostalgia Family Video to be CMCMAG.A, a dye type in DVD-Rs apparently manufactured by Philips. Pour le francais: if one can minimize the number of times that one launders one's DVD-Rs in the washing machine, I believe that they will last for decades. So, consumer-quality disc or not, the bird is in hand.

DVD Review: Orson Welles' Henry IV
Summary: 4 Stars

Orson Welles adds another gem to his eccentric classics(The Trial,Don Quixote)with his combined Henry IV Parts I & II.

DVD Review: Defective manufacturing
Summary: 1 Stars

The copy I got was defective--it kept freezing every few seconds for the entire film. The replacement copy had the same defect, so clearly the manufacturer is at fault. Avoid this version till they get it right.

Description of Chimes At Midnight

Sir John Falstaff (Shakespearian character superbly portrayed by Orson Welles), is the charming although drunken and obese companion of young Henry V. At first Prince Hal and Falstaff lead a life of debauchery and idleness, but as the prince sees the import of his destiny as the future king of England, Falstaff fearfully believes their relationship might be heading for trouble. Welles marvelous portrayal of this jovial but tragic character and strong acting throughout make Chimes at Midnight an exceptionally worthwhile film.

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