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Essential Fellini (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Essential Fellini (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

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mterraverde
5.0 out of 5 stars Cinematic!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 5 August 2022
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This collection contains most of the Fellini films I already have as standard DVDs plus three films I didn't have and hadn't come across. There are interesting descriptions of the films in a booklet plus essays about Fellini. The presentation, in the big card box, which is very substantial, is pure Fellini and is exactly the same size as an LP box set. Being Blu-ray, through the projector onto the big screen makes it even more like seeing the films in a real cinema. One note of caution; make sure that you have a multi or region 1 player.
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Heather Stokes
5.0 out of 5 stars Was an awesome collection
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 19 November 2022
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This was just as described is a perfect Xmas gift.
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CinemaDude
4.0 out of 5 stars 1- Best collection of Fellini's works ever; 2) be aware it comes in unconventional packaging
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 28 November 2020
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I am not going to write about the great films contained in this compilation -- they speak for themselves and I can't imagine anyone but a Fellini lover would buy all of his films together unless they really love these masterpieces. But I will speak to how the discs are packaged.

People use to complain when the 12in x12in LP jacket was replaced by the minuscule 5in x5in CD "jewel case" (stupid name) because unlike the LP jacket, it had no room for artwork -- a very valid complaint. The same restricted space happened when the LaserDIsc format with its LP sized jacket gave way to the DVD case and even smaller BluRay case. But with this offering the producers decided to eschew the small BluRay case size and go back to the LP size jacket, a full 12in x12in size allowing the insertion of two very robust booklets with copious notes.

That said, while the large LP size box allows for what could have been some magnificent artwork or stunning graphics, unfortunately what we get is some very mediocre and downright ugly B&W photo of the Master, plus some cheap, single color (orange) graphic design that looks like it came off a cereal box. At $124 they couldn't spring for full color artwork that doesn't look like a cartoon? But, on the other hand, the booklets that are contained are very well done and quite attractive, so it sort of offsets the box's front cover artwork.

Then again, I would be much happier trying to figure out where I was going to store this really odd shape box if the reason for it was to sport some beautiful artwork. But without that element, it just becomes this awkward thing that won't fit in any of the usual storage spaces that people use for their DVDs & BluRays -- not on the shelves, or the cabinets or the racks. I am afraid that this odd-box-out will wind up being stuck somewhere out of sight and forgotten rather than in a place of prominence that Fellini deserves.
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Claude Lanouette
5.0 out of 5 stars Une grande leçon de cinéma
Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on 5 January 2021
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Pour le centième anniversaire de naissance du cinéaste chouchou de l'Italie, la Collection Criterion a mis sur le marché un coffret commémoratif d'une qualité exceptionnelle qui présente quinze de ses films les plus importants. Ce n'est pas une série de films à regarder en rafale, goulument, mais plutôt une grande leçon sur le cinéma italien en général. La documentation jointe à ce splendide coffret, dont le format rappelle bien les coffrets luxueux des disques en vinyle présentant des opéras et leur livret, permet de bénéficier des analyses rigoureuses et éclairantes des plus grands spécialistes du cinéma et présente également tous les détails sur la restauration numérique de chacun des films.

Mais ce n'est pas tout. Plusieurs films sont présentés avec une bande sonore de commentaires qui permet de faire un second visionnement et de mieux saisir le contenu de l'oeuvre. En plus, des entrevues avec des comédiens, des érudits du cinéma répertoire et des documentaires sur l'oeuvre du cinéaste, présentés sur les grands réseaux de télévision européens, nous permettent de bien comprendre le contexte culturel de chaque époque et d'aller à la rencontre des artisans et artisanes du septième art. Avant de prendre une décision d'achat, une visite sur le site de la collection Criterion est recommandée; cette maison d'édition mérite qu'on soutienne son travail de promotion du cinéma répertoire international. Une fois que vous aurez goûté à un film restauré par Criterion, en Bluray, vous aurez envie d'explorer cette collection, autant que vous aurez du plaisir à passer des heures et des heures dans l'oeuvre de Fellini.

Et pour quiconque souffrirait de la barrière des langues, la musicalité de la langue italienne est agréable, d'autant plus que le sous-titrage rédigé dans un anglais impeccable rend le visionnement très agréable. Pour les films que vous aimez le plus, vous finirez par désactiver les sous-titres pour vous plonger corps et âme dans ces films qui vous conduiront du néoréalisme noir et blanc aux plus fantastiques scènes et séquences de l'imaginaire d'un cinéaste qui était prêt à virer Cinecitta sans dessous-dessous pour réaliser des décors qui sont des oeuvres d'art en soi, et posant des défis incroyables aux costumiers, maquilleurs et éclairagiste. N'oublions pas la musique de Nino Rotta qui vous trottera dans la tête.

Bref, un judicieux investissement pour les amoureux et amoureuses du cinéma. Et si vous ne l'êtes pas, vous risquez de le devenir avec ce coffret. Un investissement, mais aussi une aubaine. Profitez-en, faites-vous plaisir.
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Bill
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, but...
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 27 February 2021
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Well worth the money to see crystal clear imagery, with deep focus, and--best of all--subtitles that show up, even against a white background. With sharpened sound, almost like watching a new movie.

A couple of buts: first, I also opened the package to find several disks that slipped out of the cardboard pockets and rattled around inside the package during mailing; too, I would have preferred something like jewel box set-up, where the digital side is not touching a surface.

Secondly, I happened to have just watched the standard version of 8 !/2 before I watched the new version in this set. I caught what seem to be three translation errors, as compared to the standard version. (Admittedly, I don't know Italian.) Early, when the doctor is prescribing Guido's treatment, he mentions the mineral water, for which the spa is famous. But in the new version, he also prescribes a certain amount of "Holy water." Huh? I know the Church has an economic interest in the spa, but really! No where in the movie is there evidence that blessed or Holy water is being dispensed. The second translation change seems rather lame: when Carla, Guido's mistress, arrives by train, one of the first things he does is pat her rear and ask her how her "equipment" is. The new version has him asking how the "guy" is. Again, huh? Am I missing some slang here? Finally, a translation error: when Carla runs a fever in the middle of the night, Guido goes to her bedside. She asks what time it is; he says 4:00 in the afternoon!

While I am excited by the crisp subtitles, I hope the translator doesn't feel so compelled to change them in the other remastered films.
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Wacko
4.0 out of 5 stars Mixed Bag of Goodies
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 4 November 2021
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I will agree that Fellini was one of the world's greatest directors, and one of my favorite filmmakers. That said, I will admit that I have not viewed all of the films in this collection as yet. When I do, I will adjust my overall rating.
One of the greatest disappointments to me in this collection is the treatment given to my favorite color film of his, "Juliet of the Spirits". While the presentation of it in this edition is stated to be a "restoration", in my opinion it does a disservice to Fellini and the cinematographer. When I first saw this in the theater, the incredible Technicolor palette was mind-blowing. The same experience was in the original Criterion release of the film on DVD. The colors were saturated and varied. On THIS Blu-ray release, the colors are muted and DULL !!! What happened?? While the quality of the picture is somewhat sharper, the original Technicolor brilliance is GONE. It is extremely disappointing to watch this brilliant film in such muted tones of color. I much prefer the color saturation on the original DVD. I can only hope that Criterion will correct this incredible injustice, and re-issue the Blu-ray in a better edition!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entrance to Fellini Heaven!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 19 December 2020
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I don't think anyone needs to justify the greatness of Fellini as a director or Fellini movies as the greatest movies ever made. It is another thing to have most of his movies in one collection and be able to see them in the order they were produced.
Presently, I am in Fellini Heaven and Rota's music is in my head most of the day.
It is the greatest movie experience of my 84 year old life. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
As far as packaging, I am not happy with the weird packaging of these movies. Storage is going to be a problem!
When package arrived as quickly as Prime usually delivers, I was disappointed to find two discs floating outside of their fastening. (I have played half of the collection and so far have not found a problem.)
I guess trying to fit all of these movies into a package is going to present a problem, so I might understand the decision to package them as they did. If the disks are O.K., I can live with the packaging.
Meanwhile, I truly love having most of his movies in one packaging and, thanks to Criterion, the most magnificent documentaries about each movie. Just with the movies I have seen, I feel a total connection with Fellini I never had before. I almost feel he is my spiritual godfather! Long live this genius!!!!
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Stephen Kratzke
5.0 out of 5 stars A greatest hits collection by the greatest director
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 12 December 2021
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If you are a fan of Fellini, buy this and you will see some great films you may not have seen, together with some important early films that were not even releases in the US until years later, when Fellini was recognized as a master. Ask Martin Scorcese if you doubt that.

The Criterion tranfer of the films to BluRay is wonderful. I concentrated on the early films first, and then dove into La Strada, but you can watch in whatever order. I was very aware of his incredible talent, but watching these makes me love Fellini films even more.
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Hugo Larios Muñoz
5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor Box Set de todos los tiempos¡¡¡¡
Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on 1 December 2020
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De los mas de mil titulos que tiene Criterion en su coleccion este box set de Fellini es sin duda el mejor producto que han editado hasta el momento. Las 14 mejores peliculas de Fellini en una misma caja mas dos libros de cientos de paginas y numerosas horas de documentales la convierten en el mejor blu ray del año, si es cierto que faltan Casanova y City of Woman, pero sin duda las peliculas incluidas son las mejores del director. Ademas el precio es excelente me costo cerca de tres mil pesos lo que significa que cada disco costo aproximadamente doscientos pesos, cuando en solitario ediciones Criterion de peliculas como 8 1/2 o Amacord cuestan novecientos pesos y eso sin tomar en cuenta que las versiones del set estan remasterizadas en 4K.
En fin podria pasarme horas alabando el producto pero el punto es este: si eres conefilo y amas a Fellini (o aunque nunca hayas visto sus peliculas) este es el regalo perfecto para esta navidad. Gracias Criterion.
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J. Larralde
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on 25 December 2021
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I love Fellini’s films so to finally own this collection is a dream come true. A must have Criterion release, in my opinion. Although I like the artwork on the package and its contents, I really do wish Criterion would not make these awesome collections come in huge boxes. With the Godzilla set I understood why they did it , it’s Godzilla, but with this I have no clue. Unless they’re thinking some folks will get a fancy wooden frame for it and hang it up on the wall. Lol!
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