Title | Best |
Graduate, The | R2E |
This film is available in a variety of versions in other Regions. As befits one of the classics of 60s cinema, you can find various Special Editions in all regions but our own. The Region 1 MGM version includes:
This Region 1 version is not 16x9 enhanced, and the picture apparently has a slight green cast in parts, so that even with the extras the Region 4 is preferred. However, in Region 2, we have had the Momentum Special Edition which had a 64 page collectible book and a Still Gallery in addition to the features on the MGM version. It also includes a variety of foreign language and subtitle tracks and IS 16x9 enhanced, so this is the version of choice if you can still get hold of it. Now for my minor rant. I am seeing an increasing trend towards Region 4 discs missing out on key extra features. This used to be common in the early days of DVD, but less so in recent years. It seems that we are back to the days of bare bones DVDs in Region 4, and while this might be acceptable for budget discs we should also be given the choice of Special Edition discs as well. These should be released at the same time as the bare bones discs so that the film buffs in the market are not forced to buy the same film twice. Rant over (for now). |