The Ed Wood Collection - A Salute to Incompetence

The Ed Wood Collection - A Salute to Incompetence
by Ed Wood

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Actor: Bela Lugosi, Dolores Fuller, Tor Johnson
Director: Ed Wood
Brand: Koch International
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 450 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2007-03-20
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Passport

DVD Reviews of The Ed Wood Collection - A Salute to Incompetence

DVD Review: Glen or Glenda? Director's cut
Summary: 5 Stars

One thing that I haven't seen mentioned in other reviews (or on the DVD box) - the version of "Glen or Glenda" included here is the 72-minute "director's cut" with some scenes that were originally censored. The version included on the current Image Entertainment DVD is the regular 68-minute cut. Not a big deal, but I thought it should be brought up.

This set is a good deal for someone who is interested in Wood's films but doesn't know exactly which ones to buy-you get his 6 most significant movies all at once for below 10 dollars. You can eventually upgrade and get single discs of the ones you like the most, but this will at least give you some idea. (And for some people, this set will be all they need). The prints are not pristine, there's a tiny logo in the corner-but it's not a bad deal if you're not already a fan of Ed's and want to know more about his work.

DVD Review: Very Poor Quality - Don't be fooled by price
Summary: 1 Stars

This collection is absolutely awful. The quality of each print is terrible - probably from a public domain source. Images are fuzzy, during night scenes you can't see a thing, and there is the most irritating loud hiss on the audio track through out. Finally, the company has put an annoying "Ed Wood Collection" logo on the lower right of the picture that never goes away. Don't be fooled by the price (like I was). Let's face it - Ed Wood movies are not expensive. Pick the ones you really like and buy either the Image Entertainment versions (beautiful crisp prints and excellent no-hiss sound) or wait a few months to buy the new Legend Film releases (remastered B&W prints and Colorized versions on one CD). Don't buy this 2 DVD collection even for a dollar - you will not be able to last 5 minutes the quality is that bad.

DVD Review: NOT Widescreen
Summary: 2 Stars

According to IMDB, at least two of these should be widescreen. They're not, in this release.

DVD Review: Essential Ed Experience...
Summary: 5 Stars

THE ED WOOD COLLECTION is the perfect tribute to the maestro! Classics all! GLEN OR GLENDA- My personal favorite edwoodian nightmare. Bela Lugosi narrates in god-like fashion while Ed himself displays his love of angora! Dolores Fuller shows her depth as Ed's gal-pal. Even Satan makes a cameo! JAIL BAIT- The great Mr. Wood's take on gangsters with a super-twist ending that only an imbecile couldn't foresee! Awesome! BRIDE OF THE MONSTER- Bela's back as a mad scientist set to rule the world with a master race of atomic supermen! Now, all he needs is one to get him started! Tor Johnson (Beast Of Yucca Flats) lumbers about as the faithful henchman, Lobo. Watch for Bela in his 8"-heeled platform KISS shoes toward the end! THE VIOLENT YEARS- The Big Woody's dialogue shines through in this "haunting" tale of juvenile delinquent girls with guns! He didn't direct this one, but his mark is all over it! A JD film in the REEFER MADNESS vein. PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE- Bela and Tor return, joined by Vampira in Edwardo's most infamous misfire! A halloween staple, PLAN 9 will take your brain away! Beware the graverobbers from outer space! Includes Criswell's beautifully nonsensical intro and outro! NIGHT OF THE GHOULS- Criswell returns as narrator and ghoul in this epic story of the stupor-natural! See Dr. Acula the fake swami as he fleeces the unsuspecting! Watch the white ghost as she glides about! Witness Lobo (Tor again) with a melted face like overcooked lasagna! This movie actually has a fairly good final?! Yes, the Great One would be proud of this monument. I like to think that he's looking down on us all right now, smiling insanely, a big camera in his hands...

DVD Review: Crass presentation
Summary: 1 Stars

At the lower right corner of the screen there appears continuously throughout each movie the text, 'Ed Wood Collection'. These classic movies are in many ways short on craftsmanship, but that does not give the distributor license to deface them with crass self promotion.

Description of The Ed Wood Collection - A Salute to Incompetence

Edward D. Wood Jr. (1924-1978) remains one of the best-remembered most talked-about directors in the history of cinema. He is a certifiable legend (well he was "certifiable" anyway). This fun and fascinating collection throws a spotlight on the man whose work personifies the phrase "so bad it s good." Here on two diabolical discs are six feature-length films written by and/or directed by and/or starring the unforgettable (or is it unforgivable?) Ed Wood. Plus the original documentary The Ed Wood Story including exclusive interviews with such luminaries as Dolores Fuller Bela Lugosi Jr. Martin Landau and Johnny Depp among others. System Requirements:Run Time: 270 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre:?SCI-FI/FANTASY Rating:?NR UPC:?025493224597 Manufacturer No:?PIP-DV2245

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