Ben Hur(the 1925 and 1959) versions have finally been released on one 4 disc set. The first 2 discs go with the 1959 version and the 3rd disc is for the 1925 Silent version while the 4th disc is even more extras.
The set comes in a Lord Of the Rings Extended Edition like packaging. The raised lettering on the exterior is rather nice.
The 1959 version is presented in 5.1 which is a remix. The directional cues are missing which poses somewhat of an issue for some folks. I'll have to drag out the Laserdisc set to compare there.
The Video is presented in OAR 2.76 FINALLY. Compared to the old version, it's EASY to see the cropping on the old version compared to the new. There is also some more controversy whether or not the yellowish/goldish pallette looks right. I guess we'll never know. I would assume yes.
This release of a grand epic and a true epic at that is masterful.
The set comes in a Lord Of the Rings Extended Edition like packaging. The raised lettering on the exterior is rather nice.
The 1959 version is presented in 5.1 which is a remix. The directional cues are missing which poses somewhat of an issue for some folks. I'll have to drag out the Laserdisc set to compare there.
The Video is presented in OAR 2.76 FINALLY. Compared to the old version, it's EASY to see the cropping on the old version compared to the new. There is also some more controversy whether or not the yellowish/goldish pallette looks right. I guess we'll never know. I would assume yes.
This release of a grand epic and a true epic at that is masterful.
