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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Image Entertainment
EAN: 0715515027922
Format: AC-3, Anamorphic, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, HiFi Sound, Restored, Surround Sound, THX, Widescreen, NTSC
Item Dimensions: 100
Label: Criterion Collection
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Criterion Collection
MPN: IMEDCC1739D
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: Criterion Collection
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 26, 2008
Running Time: 163 minutes
Studio: Criterion Collection
Theatrical Release Date: 1987
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor won nine Academy Awards® unexpectedly sweeping every category in which it was nominated - quite a feat for a challenging multilayered epic directed by an Italian and starring an international cast. Yet the power and scope of the film was and remains undeniable - the life of emperor Pu Yi who took the throne at age three in 1908 before witnessing decades of cultural and political upheaval within and outside of the walls of the Forbidden City. Recreating Qing-dynasty China with astonishing detail and unparalleled craftsmanship by cinematographer Vittorio Storaro and production designer Ferdinando Scarfiotti The Last Emperor is also an intimate character study of one man reconciling personal responsibility and political legacy.System Requirements:Running Time: 218 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/HISTORICAL EPIC Rating: PG-13 UPC: 715515027922 Manufacturer No: CC1739DDVD
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The Last Emperor suffers a wee bit for its oddly warm and fuzzy depiction of the Maoist officials, but that quibble aside it's an intelligent and alive biography of Puyi that's markedly better than most entries into my least favorite film genre; though it cannot be denied that it runs a little on the long side, it's well-paced enough to keep you engaged and many elements of the film (notably the costumes, set design, and music) could legitimately be called beautiful. ... Read More
Rating:  -
i waited a long time before getting this criterion release of the last emperor. i read criterion's response to all the controversy about recropping the film from 2.35:1 to 2.00:1. reviews by "expert" websites also said that the cropping didn't really lose much of the picture. but they were all wrong: bodies, faces, and objects are now awkwardly cut off by the new cropping. i don't believe for one moment that storaro meant this film to be in 2.00:1. why? check out the scene called "secondary consort". ... Read More
Rating:  -
I have waited many years for this film to be released on DVD. I have watched this film many times over the years since its first release and have found a new perspective to enjoy each time. The direction by Bertolucci and the cinemetography are exquisite. I have recommended this film to anyone who appreciates historical fiction coupled with novel addiions.
Rating:  -
This review will only be based on Criterion's DVD rendition. The movie itself gets 5 stars, it's one of my favorites.
I have been an avid "Criterion Collector" over the years. Their DVD's are normally well restored and the special features they include are fairly impressive. However, I myself rather see a film well restored in its original aspect ratio than having tons of special features. Like other users have pointed out, Criterion respected Vittorio Storaro's wishes in presenting this ... Read More
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Item was discounted quite a bit, but, the package was smashed up a bit. DVD were in good shape and worked well. Overall a good seller.
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