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Whistle Stopper - The Thief of Bagdad - Criterion Collection
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Manufacturer: Criterion Collection
Starring: Sabu, Conrad Veidt, Rex Ingram, Miki Hood, Allan Jeayes
Directed By: Alexander Korda
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0715515029926
Format: Color
Label: Criterion Collection
Manufacturer: Criterion Collection
Number Of Items: 2
Publisher: Criterion Collection
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-05-27
Running Time: 106
Studio: Criterion Collection
Theatrical Release Date: 1940-12-25
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Summary: New Criterion Release of The Thief of Bagdad
Comment: This gorgeous, restored film has some of the most stunning Technicolor scenes ever created. If you like the Fantasy movies of today, it might be refreshing to see a great Fantasy movie from 1940.
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Summary: THE THIEF OF BAGDAD
Comment: THE CRITERION COLLECTION HAS DONE A BEAUTIFUL JOB RESTORING THIS WONDERFUL FILM. THE COLOR WAS BREATH TAKING AND THE FILM ITSELF HAD BETTER SPECIAL EFFECTS THEN SOME OF THE FILMS OF TODAY.
WONDERFUL JOB
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Summary: Thief of Bagdad - Crityerion edition
Comment: Again, one of the great treasures of cinema. A wlecome addition to my library of films preserved for their uniqueness and beauty. Fun film, a fairy talk and meant to enjoy for its color and beauty....forget a message or theme..just sit back and enjoy this wonderful movie.
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Summary: Not just for the high -brow Criterion crowd
Comment: This is the 1940's classic in a superb Criterion release, if you got the old MGM copy that was pretty good too, so the extras here are your reason for the second dip. This is by no means a snobby art house classic, the kid's really will still love watching it as it holds up well today as an adventure tale. Impressive sets and effects for the time period, it's still a great afternoon family film.
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Summary: An excellent masterpiece the whole family will love
Comment: This review is for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film. Other editions are not as good.
The Thief of Bagdad, based on the Book of One Thousand Nights (better known as The Arabian Nights) is a film that is incredible. The special effects that were very good for the time the film was made and it was filmed in color too. The film won 3 Academy Awards including special effects and was nominated for another. The 300 foot tall genie played by Rex Ingram which is one of the best effects of the film. The film's score by Miklós Rózsa was nominated but lost.
Since the story is so well known I don't feel a plot summary is necessary.
This is a two disc set and has excellent special features inclding a British World War II propaganda film.
Disc one contains the film with two optional audio commentaries and even an isolated music and effects track. The first commentary is by Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese and the other is by Bruce Eder. Also on disc one is a theatrical trailer.
Disc two contains a documentary about the film's special effects including the innovative use of a bluescreen and has interviews with various special effects artists including Dennis Muren archival radio interview with Miklós Rózsa, audio dictations for co-director Michael Powell's autobiography, never before seen behind the scenes photographs, and "The Lion Has Wings" a 1940 British war propaganda film. This is a great film which documents the manufacture of military airplanes.
Overall, this is a great film all ages will enjoy.
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Editorial Reviews:
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The Thief of Bagdad legendary producer Alexander Korda's Arabian Nights marvel is one of the most spectacular fantasy films ever made an eye-popping effects pioneer brimming with imagination and technical wizardry. When Prince Ahmad (John Justin) is blinded and cast out of Bagdad by the nefarious Jaffar (Conrad Veidt) he joins forces with the scrappy thief Abu (the incomparable Sabu in his definitive role) to win back his royal position as well as the heart of a beautiful princess (June Duprez). With its luscious Technicolor vivid sets and unprecedented visual wonders The Thief of Bagdad has charmed viewers of all ages for decades.SPECIAL EDITION DOUBLE-DISC SET FEATURES:Restored digital transferTwo audio commentaries: one featuring renowned directors Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese and one with film and music historian Bruce EderNew interviews with special-effects experts Ray Harryhausen Dennis Muren and Craig Barron about the technical achievements of The Thief of BagdadThe Lion Has Wings (1940) Alexander Korda's propaganda film for the English war effort made during The Thief of Bagdad's production hiatusExcerpts from codirector Michael Powell's audio dictations for his autobiographySelections of music by composer Miklos Rozsa not used in the final filmStills gallery featuring rare Dufaycolor images of the film's productionTheatrical trailerPLUS: a booklet featuring new essays by critics Andrew Moor and Ian ChristieSystem Requirements:Running Time: 106 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: SCI-FI/FANTASY/FANTASY Rating: NR UPC: 715515029926 Manufacturer No: CC1754DDVD
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