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double sided discs are great
I think double sided discs are a great idea. Prevents waste and is more portable. I do agree that having the movie in two parts suck but for that I blame the public, not the movie company. If people weren't so overhyped about DTS, there would be no useless DTS soundtrack on the disc, leaving enough space to fit a three hour movie in there. Even George Lucas does not believe in DTS and for that, I applaud him. Dolby Digital works for me, especially since it is backwards compatible and can be downmixed to normal stereo.

PS. My Canadian release had the outer sheet stuck to the DVD case but the glue was the kind that easily peels off without destroying paper. It also had a security sticker stuck to the inside of the fold out, beneath the disc tray. They should make the trays so that it has an indent to accomodate the security sticker instead of ruining the packaging.

Terrible Release!
I've bought numerous copies of Schindler's List, I have bought international versions, believed bootlegged copies off Ebay and finally this. Not since Goodfellas has a DVD made me more outraged. You throw down hard earned cash for a film (in my opinion) that is important in every way. What do you get? A shameless DVD release that has not only outraged me, but has outraged many fans. First of all, you get a poorly packaged DVD. The video is nowhere near DVD quality (and I'm not talking about it being in black and white) and the sound if a little above fair. This is only the tip of the iceberg. The DVD has to be flipped! Can you believe this?! Has the DVD companies learned anything from Warner Brothers release of the hit film Goodfellas?! So, what now? We do the same thing as we did for Goodfellas (or are already still doing) -- wait for a SE release --- which may happen in the next two-three years! Shame on both Universal and Steven Spielberg for this shoddy release. If you want Schindler's List, I'd say get an import off Ebay, at least you'll be able to watch the film without flipping the disc!

Spielberg's Masterpiece On DVD, Without The Extras Though
MOVIE: This is what you call a director's personal masterpiece. For Steven Spielberg it was this, for Roman Polanski it was The Pianist, and for Peter Jackson it was the Lord Of The Rings films. The film is so well made that it doesn't just open your eyes to the tragedy of the Holocaust, but it opens up the story of Oskar Schindler. Schindler was a member of the Nazi party but he did not live to kill all beings inferior to specifications set by Adolf Hitler. Schindler decided to take this war as an opportunity to become wealthy but in the midst of it all he realized that his workers were more than workers, they were people. Schindler became emotionally involved and ended up saving many lives during this time. The movie is powerful and does an excellent job at portraying the trueness of these historical characters. Ralph Fiennes's portrays Amon Goethe, one of the most chilling and powerful performance of his career. Schindler's List is not just some movie that tries to show its audience the horrors and suffering of the Jews, but instead uses the Holocaust as a backdrop for this amazing true tale. The emotional journey of Schindler who is excellently portrayed by Liam Neeson is so incredible that it really emphasizes the saying of "one person can make a difference". Some scenes are difficult to watch but speak the truth. The movie is brilliant because it speaks the truth and for once the truth is all we need, not some fictional story of one man's journey to save hundreds of lives. The life of Oskar Schindler shows us that one man can indeed make a significant difference.

VIDEO: Surprisingly Universal delivered a very crisp transfer. There was only one scene I remember where I saw a very dark heavy line come across the screen, but I think that was irreparable. Otherwise very well done. The widescreen is 1.85:1, so if you have a 16X9 TV then you will have no black bars, and for 4:3 ratio TV's you will have thin bars, not thick.

AUDIO: There is DTS track on the film but I feel it wasn't needed, and I do feel it was waste since it leaves little rooms for extras, but the sound on the other hand is perfect.

PACKAGING / EXTRAS: I bought the DVD giftset which comes in a custom made plexiglass case. Inside you take out a slip-sleeve and out falls the DVD case, a book which is a collection of pictures from the film, a limited edition film cell, and a certificate of authenticity. When the disc first came out the suggested retail price was $79.95, but it seems Universal found out that no one was willing to pay a price so ridiculous so the price apparently dropped to $34.98, but at places such as Amazon you can get for much less. The set also comes with the Soundtrack. As goes for the extras all we get is a decent documentary about the actual Jews who were part of Schindler's list, and then a promotional advertisement turned documentary about the history of the NOAH foundation, a charity foundation for the survivors. Sorry to say that's it, but the film itself is worth the money, and if you got the extra few bucks then go for the gift set. I'm still angry at Spielberg for not taking a more personal approach to the DVD in terms of the film itself, the times we do see him in the two pieces it feels like he was forced into doing it almost. Pathetic in terms of extras but otherwise a smart investment for your collection.

DVD SCORE: (7/10)

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