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To eager fans, it may have seemed as if this massive, four-disc Dawn of the Dead DVD set staggered to its inevitable release date like one of the lifeless walking dead itself, but thanks to the genre-friendly folks at Anchor Bay Home Entertainment, it was certainly worth the wait. Offering no less than three versions of George A. Romero's seminal zombie classic as well as numerous bonus materials and a fourth disc featuring two feature-length documentaries on the making of the film, this release is an absolute must-have for any true Dawn of the Dead fan. Whether you chose to view the "U.S. Theatrical Version," the "Extended Version," or the new-to-U.S. shores "European Version" (supervised by Italian horror legend Dario Argento), each version of the feature presentation is near flawless. Colors are bold and vibrant on all three versions, with virtually no edge enhancement or digital artifacting marring the remarkably clean presentation. Simply stated, this is as good as Dawn of the Dead has looked outside of its original theatrical run. An abundance of audio options are sure to please audiophiles who know that their Goblin is best served loud, and though the extended version only offers audio in original Mono, both the U.S. Theatrical cut and European Versions feature Dolby Digital 5.1 audio that is evenly mixed and truly satisfying (those versions also offer great Dolby Digital Surround and Mono mixes). Bonus materials are spread out over the four discs, with each version also containing a unique commentary track specific to that particular version. Those who have seen Anchor Bay's previous "Divimax" release of the U.S. Theatrical Version will no doubt be familiar with the commentary track featuring Romero, Tom Savini, and assistant director Chris Romero; though the track is both informative and entertaining, those who have heard it will likely move quickly to the other two tracks. Extended Version commentary with producer Richard P. Rubinstein is absolutely fascinating from a business perspective, and though the outspoken producer actually seems to take a few digs at Romero in the later portion of the commentary, he is overall very engaging and -- at times -- surprisingly revealing. As interesting as the aforementioned commentaries are, however, the crown jewel here is surely the track accompanying the European Version featuring stars David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger, and Gaylen Ross. Words simply can't describe how much fun it is to listen to the quartet as they lively recall their endless nights of shooting, and in addition to discussing some of the differences between the European and U.S. cuts of the film, their amusing anecdotes are consistently captivating and their enthusiasm infectious. Though it would have been nice to hear Argento talk about the changes he implemented in the European Version, in all fairness the director is notoriously shy about audio commentaries, and the fantastic job done by Emge, Foree, Reiniger, and Ross makes the slight omission go down easy enough to not leave a bitter taste. The disc containing the U.S. Theatrical cut features the same bonus materials as the previous "Divimax" release, with a variety of European trailers and television spots gracing the European Version disc, and various advertising materials, artwork, and production materials generously spread across the European and Extended Version discs -- not to mention a memorable television spot for the Monroeville Mall. Of course, die-hard fans eager to dive headlong into the "documentaries" disc will be pleased to note the inclusion of not only a brand-new, feature-length retrospective documentary which offers numerous interviews with cast and crew members, but also filmmaker Roy Frumkes' fantastic Document of the Dead -- an amazing look behind the scenes of Dawn of the Dead that was actually shot during the production of the feature. When fans are finished viewing zombie extra {$Robert Langer}'s remarkable behind-the-scenes Super-8 footage, they can take a stroll through the Monroeville Mall with none other than Dawn of the Dead star Ken Foree himself! Aside from the obvious omission of Argento on the European Version commentary, it's truly hard to comprehend a more definitive release of Dawn of the Dead.
 
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THE Version of DOTD to Get!
on October 26, 2007
Posted by: creepagogo
If you're a fan of Romero's dead movies, this is the ultimate edition of "Dawn of the Dead" to get! It has multiple cuts of the film, commentaries and a disc loaded with special features! However, I'm a bit biased as this is one of my favorite films of all time. This one's only for the hardcore fans.
What's great about it: a stack of extras that can't be topped
What's not so great: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Brilliant Satire
on October 26, 2007
Posted by: creepagogo
ThisCanadian take on the zombie genre is touted as the funniest thing since "Shaun of the Dead". I would have to disagree with that remark, but it is amazingly funny nonetheless. It's worth a look if you're into horror in general and I'd recommend purchasing it if you like a side of humor with your gore.
What's great about it: great cast and sharp writing
What's not so great: some of the jokes fall flat
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Underrated Horror
on October 24, 2007
Posted by: creepagogo
This film, created as part of the TV show "Project Greenlight" is one of the most underrated and overlooked horror films of 2006. If you like horror flicks like "Slither" and "Critters", you'll love "Feast"! You'll Scream! You'll be grossed out! You'll laugh your bloody head off!
What's great about it: great gore, great comedic cast and humorous monster comedy
What's not so great: that some of the actors don't last as long as you would like
I would recommend this to a friend!
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