FINALLY released on DVD after years of Waiting
926791
This film is not only a classic but it took FOREVER to get it on DVD for some reason. A group of friends meet up for a Jimmy Dean fan club reunion and end up leaving the past behind. Chock full of metaphors, inventive camera angles but very well acted by all. Karen Black steals the show as the transexual returning to the dust bowl of a town that is seemingly stuck in a time warp of denial and delusions.
4912015
You do not know how excited I am about this release.  I have been waiting on this release for years.  I don't care if it's the first season or last season they release.  I just happy that they are releasing an awesome show on DVD, that I have loved for years.  FINALLY!!!
2088988
Used to be one of my favorite movies as a kid.. I'm soo glad to finally own it on dvd!
2609517
In November 2010 RaiTrade finally released this title on 3 DVD's in PAL format. This is the first time the film is being released commercially. An edited 135 minutes version has been produced for cinema (presented at the Venice Film Festival in 1986), but that version has never been released on VHS or DVD.

Outstanding cast (Claudia Cardinale at her best), great cinematography by Luigi Comencini, deeply touching story based on a novel by Italian writer Elsa Morante, and presented in its full length (240 minutes)! The film was initially produced for TV in 1986, and divided into 3 episodes. Every DVD contains an episode. The outer box and the separate booklet is carefully conceived, but there's no interesting additional content on the DVD's. I think the picture quality could have been much better. I see no digital restoration whatsoever. And unfortunately the sound track is mono, just like the original TV-film. Maybe because the initial production was mainly focused on TV, the sound track was not recorded in stereo. At that time Italian TV wasn't (technically) ready to air TV-programmes with stereo sound for many years to come!

Furthermore there's another problem: the target of this release is mainly focused on Italy. So there are no subtitles in other languages. Strangely enough not even Italian subtitles are added, so impaired hearing Italians are neglected as well, quite bizar. Conclusion: if you don't speak or at least understand some Italian, you'd better skip this version, unfortunately. The Amazon description gives wrong information here. Let's hope distributors outside Italy buy the rights for this great film real soon and release it with proper digital restoration and subtitles in a few main languages.

Despite the problems with this Italian release, I still give it 4 stars, because I am so thrilled that 'La Storia' is finally available on DVD.
2945068
I first saw this on T.V. when I was a kid, it was done by the BBC and developed as a mini-series. For years it languished unreleased on video and then poorly in a heavily edited VHS version. I bought this VHS and for years it was a treasure as it was the only version available other than off cable full length bootlegs. When I saw they were going to finally release this gem uncut, well I was giddy. I guess we could split hairs on the details compared to the actual Shelly novel, and argue the video transfer was not what it could be, but I won't. It wasn't that long ago that video collectors scrounged everywhere the could just to see hard to find titles like this, so DVD is really the golden age for collectors because it's only though this format we even get to now collect such titles at all. This is a wonderful tale and excellent period piece, and well anything with Jane Seymour looking this hot can't be bad. Rejoice those like me who have waited for a release like this, highly recommended.
4344886
So glad this movie finally gets the treatment it deserves. The picture quality has been restored with a wider range of natural colours and earthtones, comes with a 1:85 widescreen ratio, makes it a delight to watch again. There is a bonus scene added to the opening of the movie, which is a great surprise!! Sound is very clear and considering the brilliant soundtrack, is a big plus. Don't think twice if you like this film, just BUY IT!!
1777765
Having been an Are You Being Served fan for 10 years, I am thrilled to see the AYBS? movie finally arrive on DVD. The picture quality looks great; the widescreen presentation along with the crisp colors are beautiful. The sound seems a bit quiet at times, but that seems to be due more to the actors' understated delivery of dialog than any technical deficiency.
The disc is lacking of any special features save for a theatrical trailer and chapter selection menu. I think though, for any true AYBS? fan, the sheer fact that this (in the past) hard to find film is on a fabulous looking DVD is more than enough.
2321886
Can't believe it is finally here, been waiting for what seems like forever. Great story and characters, and is not a childish cartoon. I have had the 1st season on VHS and Laserdisc, and the 2nd season recorded from TV, I hope people continue to buy this to ensure the 2nd season is put out. Thank you finally for making available on DVD.
2998431
This Blu-ray edition at last restores the song "I Love The Nightlife (Disco 'Round)" that was used in the theatrical version, but not in any of the home media versions of this classic satire. The song was pivotal to the scene and the scene was pivotal in establishing their (Vladimir and Cindy) relationship. The scene plays okay with the replacement song, but has much more of an impact with the original song. You wouldn't miss the impact if you hadn't seen the theatrical version, but you sure has hell would if you had. I had refused to buy this movie until a restored version was released. Waited a long time, but now I'm good. Disc has good picture and sound quality.
1255102
I was eagerly anxious to get "Italian Job" -1st DVD in America's release.
Quite why it's taken so long for this most quintessentially British of movies to arrive to our chums, who have been struggling to understand Charlie Croker (Michael Caine) and co for ages.
But that wait's been worthwhile:
-The transfer to DVD format is PRISTINE.
-The cinemascope image lending new visual impact to well-loved scenes, and there's even a respectably active 5.1 audio score (to compare a difference I would refer to watch the documentaries of film).
- Don't expect sonic fireworks, but to get ready to shout "YOU'RE ONLY SUPPOSED TO BLOW THE BLOODY DOORS OFF!" at top volumes. As you do.
IT is The great one in my DVD library!!!
613796
When the dvd compilation came out back in 2006, it was landmark release too long in coming.
Finally, after 4 years, the complete First Season of Bilko has finally arrived. I was a child of 8 years old when I watched the original CBS broadcasts with my dad.  Even at that early age, I knew I was watching something special.  It's one of my favorite childhood memories.  This first season of "Bilko" is still as fresh and hilarious as it was when I first experienced it.  It all revolves the genius of Phil Silvers, whose comedic timing and talent were a veritable force of nature.....fully displayed here in the fine transfer of the original show which was fortunately preserved on film.  The original broadcasts never looked as crisp and clear as these DVD transfers which are superb.  Hopefully, we won't have to wait another 4 years for CBS to release the other complete seasons on DVD.
I'm glad I'm still around the see these classics again.

February 18,2014:  I'm still waiting for the remaining Bilko seasons four years later. Where are they?  There is no excuse for delaying the remaining episodes, when you consider all the mediocre junk that is issued on DVD every year.  I don't care if there aren't any more "extras"......just the release the remaining episodes.  For many of us who are waiting, time is running out.
2644800
I have been waiting to get this movie for the past 20 yrs. Finally get to watch It on Blu-ray
3934661
This is one of my all-time favorite films, and I've always hoped Criterion would choose it as a release.  They finally did.  The DVD is magnificently presented, along with a commentary by Altman, home movies of the production, three interviews with Altman, and a long "making of" documentary. Criterion has done an incredible job remastering it. Altman made some great films - he also made a number of not-so-great ones - but "Nashville" ranks as an American classic.  The "hazy" look in his movies made for terrrible transfers to VHS and DVD's... the picture has been sharpened and the contrast heightened, and it looks better than I ever recall it looking onscreen.
3290747
I have waited for something like this for years!  Thank you!
307804
I've been waiting for awhile for this release.  Though the original release date was pushed back - it was worth the wait!
3795247
I waited for a long time the DVD version of this visual masterpiece (I have already the VHS tape). Promising a digitally remastered version with enhanced audio (Stereo 2.0), New Star Video offers not only the movie but also you can choose (from the main menu) a still gallery with the Hamilton's beautiful pictures (taken from the film) or just the music (to listen your favorite song of the movie). I gave it four stars because the DVD includes only the dubbed english version, without offering the original french audio or subtitles. Also, the remasterization didn't improve the quality of the images as I expected, but the audio sounds fine.
4631903
It is truly incredible that it has taken so long to get this film onto a DVD. We can only hope that the edition will do justice to this great film, easily in my personal top 10 of all time. It should have a commentary track, cast background, any outtakes, a documentary on earlier versions of the film, and the subsequent history of this version--something like that. It really deserves a first class treatment. Ingrid Bergman is stunningly beautiful and palpably anguished as the slowly-crumbling Paula. Charles Boyer is consummately dark and evil as the insidious husband. Angela Lansbury is the tasty tart of an upstairs maid. Joseph Cotten is suitably efficient and ardent as the heroic rescuer. No words can describe the atmosphere of this movie, the gem-like quality of the images, the nauseating effect of the heroine being driven mad..... Ah....think I'll pull out the VHS and savor it again--why wait until February!!!