NFL Greatest Games Series: Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowls
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Artist: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: Warner
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 600 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-10-14
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Model: 1000040433
Color: Steelers
Studio: Vivendi Entertainment
Product features:
- Format: DVD
- Media Quantity: 5
- Genre: Special InterestRating: NR
- Original Product Release Date: 10/14/2008
DVD Reviews of NFL Greatest Games Series: Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowls
DVD Review: The Good, the bad & the ugly
Summary: 3 Stars
This long-awaited set of the Steelers Super Bowl victories has a lot to be desired, but the bottom line is that for a lot of fans, this is either a slight upgrade over what they had on VHS or a first chance to see these games in any form other than the 30 minute "highlights" versions previously available.
The Good:
Until now, the only way to watch these games were half-hour highlight type videos/DVDs that we've all seen on ESPN a million times and don't really satisfy the fan looking to watch the whole game. These are also the network broadcasts (no Myron Cope or Bill Hillgrove) so you get the "national" perspective. DVD quality assures that they won't deteriate and become unwatchable like VHS will.
The Bad:
While these are the "whole games", that statement is very misleading if not a downright lie. You get the GAME, but that's about it. It's easy to see that Warner Brothers spent no time or money to make this a true must-have collectible that it should have been. This was a hurry up job and it shows. The games just start (no pregame build up), you get the plays, but all the "extra" time between plays is edited out (at least SOME effort was made to keep the commentary matched up). This effort to keep things to a minimum also means no postgame either. No celebrations, or trophy presentations. If you're looking for something like a slick ESPN or NFL Network show of the game, you won't get it here.
The Ugly:
The early games are, well, downright awful in terms of video quality. The original Zapruder film probably looks better than what we get on Super Bowls IX & X. The transfer is just embarrassing for a major studio to put on the market in a collection like this. It's obvious that there must be better quality available since we've all seen the highlights and other programs over the years that have been restored, yet for some reason WB chose not to use them or to clean up the tapes they did use.
Overall:
Football has certainly changed over the years, so has how we watch the game and this set really illustrates how different the broadcasts were. This set presents the games at an affordable price, and while the quality is disappointing, it at least is a chance to view the games that haven't been available before.
Warner Brothers has also released sets for several other teams and while I don't know that the quality of those are any better, one thing I did note is that most also had other "best games" in team history. Why wasn't the Steelers set peppered with a few important games (who wouldn't want to relive Franco's Immaculate Reception?) that fans haven't had the chance to see...ever? Maybe we can send a few emails letting them know that if they gave us quality, we'd buy it.
Description of NFL Greatest Games Series: Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowls
Relive the complete network broadcasts of the Pittsburgh Steelers' five Super Bowl® wins in their entirety with this 5-disc collection.Bestsellers in DVD
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