The Official Review of the 2008 FIA Formula One Championship
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Actor: Artist Not ProvidedBrand: Formula 1
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 234 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-12-16
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Standing Room Only
Product features:
- Release date of December 18, 2008!
DVD Reviews of The Official Review of the 2008 FIA Formula One Championship
DVD Review: Fantastic F1 season - DVD quality not nearly as bad as some reviewers would have you believe
Summary: 4 Stars
I've been watching Formula 1 for 25 years, and the 2008 season was undoubtedly one of the most exciting I have ever seen. However, some folk here seem to have lost sight of the quality of the racing, and instead have got themselves all bent out of shape over the quality of this review DVD.
In my opinion, much of the criticism is overstated. The 2008 season review DVD is eminently watchable, despite some artifacts and ghosting on some of the race footage. How serious and prevelant is it? Not very. Should one expect a professionally produced DVD costing about $30.00 to be nigh on perfect? Absolutely. It is frustrating that this one is not quite there in terms of video quality? Only if you let it become so.
I wonder if the reviewers upset with the video quality are too young to remember what it was like to use VCR's. Those of us who struggled with videotape degredation, and the vagaries of using such a cumbersome system, still marvel at the convenience and overall reliability of DVD, and are perhaps a little more forgiving of the occasional artifact, etc.
The 2008 F1 season was incredible, and pretty much went down to the last corner of the last race. For those of you thinking about picking up this DVD, don't listen to the naysayers suggesting you save your money and pass it by. You can buy with confidence, safe in the knowledge that you will enjoy some incredible footage of a truly fantastic year of Formula 1 motor racing.
DVD Review: It's okay, not too good.
Summary: 3 Stars
As you know, this 2008 Formula One season is a very breathtaking and exciting. But, this video is only so-so. It has some quality issues. The visual effect is kind of blur. When I watch this video on a 50" TV, it is kind of unclear. So, overall, I am a bit disappointed this year. Hopefully, next year will be better.
DVD Review: Great review only lacks balance
Summary: 4 Stars
I would rate this disc set miles above the disaster of the '06 season review, and on par or better than last year's '07 review. I'm so glad they started putting this on two discs.
Would've given it five stars, but they're a bit too much over the top with Hamilton. Despite his moment in the limelight, I think most long time followers of F1 will almost cringe at some of the "gushing" presented here.
A great recount of an exciting season . . . that would've been a home run with more editorial balance.
DVD Review: The Official Review of the 2008 FIA Formula One Championship
Summary: 2 Stars
The DVD has a spot on it where there is poor quality throughout the entire DVD. This is a problem on all DVDs, not just mine, based on other's reviews. There is a fluttering of sort that distorts the picture. I am very surprised that Formula 1 did not catch this problem during production. DVD Review: Lewis Triumphs Over All!
Summary: 5 Stars
An excellent recap of a thrilling F1 season! After eighteen races, to have a World Championship decided by a single point! Seven different race winners, including first ever wins by Kubica and Vettel! Season long battle between Massa and Hamilton (and ocasionally Raikkonen) for the ultimate prize! The resurgence of Fernando Alonso! Compelling special features! This is a must-have for the F1 fan!
Description of The Official Review of the 2008 FIA Formula One Championship
Official season review DVD that covers every event and highlights from each round of the Formula 1 series. All the top drivers, teams and much more. An up-close and exciting review of the 2008 Formula One season, including all of the latest news and footage not seen on TV. Louis Hamilton, Felipe Massa, Fernando Alonso, and the rest of the drivers and teams from the worlds most popular motor racing series battle it out in races from Australia to Brazil, including F1s first ever night time race on the streets of Singapore. Time: 220mins.General DVDs
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