Reviews written by patrick-graeme

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March 07, 2023
Overall rating
 
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
10.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

A fantastic achievement, managed to capture the look and the feel of the 1951 original. The new ratio, helped to focus on key points. And...

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patrick-graeme
September 20, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.4
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

By its very nature, very hard to rate the visuals + sound. Suffice to say it all works very well. The added scenes + other films, all add...

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patrick-graeme
September 07, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
10.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

The grindhouse overlay works very well, and certainly adds to the enjoyment. The film certainly benefits from the adjusted run time. Technically very well executed,...

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patrick-graeme
September 07, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

The film changes the focus of the story, and is a companion piece. Technically very well executed, musical themes being given a more prominent role. A...

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patrick-graeme
September 02, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Well constructive, with good pacing. It was nice to swap in the speech cards. The music was used very well, without becoming repetitive. A...

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patrick-graeme
August 28, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.6
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
10.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Very enjoyable, certainly benefited from a shorter running time. An opportunity to see the characters from a different perspective. Very well executed, thank you.

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patrick-graeme
August 26, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

A much better way to watch the two of them. Nice flow from one to the other. Although Donald Pleasence, does seem to turn it up to 11,...

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patrick-graeme
August 26, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
8.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

I must confess, I failed to pick up on the majority of the cutscenes / sequences. The sound editing was very good, no jarring jumps etc. I...

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patrick-graeme
August 22, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
8.0

Original film was not good. As such this was starting from a very low base, but has succeeded in making it enjoyable. This was achieved by cutting unnecessary...

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patrick-graeme
August 19, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.0
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
8.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Very much enjoyed the film series. But never got around to the TV episodes. The film version is very good, it flows very well. Especially considering how much...

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patrick-graeme
August 16, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
8.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Very enjoyable, both stories intertwined with great editing. The tone and pacing was consistent, throughout the runtime. Always had a soft spot for part 3. And...

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patrick-graeme
August 16, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.4
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
10.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Wow, this edit has it all. With the added benefit of a very convincing voice over. On the technical front, the cutting was excellent especially the scenes including...

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patrick-graeme
August 15, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.2
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
10.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Very enjoyable, Delivered on its promise and removed, the elements holding it back. A huge improvement, on the source material. Helping to make the series very watchable again....

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patrick-graeme
August 15, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
8.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Very enjoyable take on the genre. Very well put together on all fronts. The additional material was much appreciated. My only observation is the run time, slightly...

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patrick-graeme
August 14, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.4
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
10.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Immensely enjoyable. The grindhouse veneer is consistent and really adds to the viewing experience. The sound track again adds to the enjoyment. Very much appreciated the additional scenes, along with...

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patrick-graeme
August 13, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
8.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Very good, and a big win having it in 3D. Again the original film was overly long . But this cut made it very watchable. Thank you.

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patrick-graeme
August 13, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.6
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
8.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
8.0
Enjoyment
 
9.0

Enormously enjoyable, mainly due to the additional music track. The film itself still has its inherent issues. But this edit made it far more watchable. Thank you

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patrick-graeme
August 08, 2022
Overall rating
 
9.4
Audio/Video Quality
 
10.0
Audio Editing
 
9.0
Visual Editing
 
9.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Technically hard to rate due to the nature of the film, but still top marks. Enjoyed the translation / interaction between the droids . The sound effects etc....

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patrick-graeme
August 08, 2022
Overall rating
 
8.8
Audio/Video Quality
 
9.0
Audio Editing
 
8.0
Visual Editing
 
8.0
Narrative
 
9.0
Enjoyment
 
10.0

Immensely enjoyable, to the point. Cut out all the dross. Would very much recommend to one and all.

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