| Edition |
Special Edition |
| Series |
James Bond |
| Distributor |
MGM Home Entertainment |
| Chapters |
32 |
| Release Date |
5/16/2000 |
| Packaging |
Keep Case |
| Screen Ratio |
1.85:1 |
| Subtitles |
French; Spanish |
| Audio Tracks |
ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC]
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| Layers |
Single Side, Single Layer |
| No. of Disks/Tapes |
1 |
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Anamophic
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Includes audio commentary with the director (Guy Hamilton) and other members of the cast and crew. There are two documentaries: one, a 35-minute piece entitled “Inside The Man With The Golden Gun,” and the second is the 29-minute featurette “Double-O Stuntmen,” There are two theatrical trailers, two television spots and three radio spots. Rounding things out is the still gallery and the eight-page production notes booklet. Now, would you like those ingredients shaken or stirred? |
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Special Notes:
Also available in the “The James Bond Collection - Volume 2” Boxed Set
(Catalog number 908403/$149.98).
Story Synopsis:
A distinctive weapon is the calling card of internationally known assassin Francisco Scaramanga (Lee), 007’s (Moore) nemesis in The Man With The Golden Gun, the ninth James Bond adventure. Bond is assigned to recover the Solex Agitator energy converter from Scaramanga before he destroys the world.
DVD Picture:
When compared to the previously released LaserDisc (not reviewed), the anamorphically enhanced 1.78:1 DVD exhibits a picture that is quite solid. Though dated, the picture is generally sharp. Colors are rich and nicely balanced, with deep, solid blacks. Clarity is improved over the LaserDisc, as colors are more well-defined. Minor film grain is noticed. Occasionally edges appear enhanced, but the DVD will surely please those who have seen the LaserDisc.
Soundtrack:
The Dolby® Digital 2.0 matrixed soundtrack incorporates stereophonic music into the original mono sound mix. The audio is dated in fidelity, distorted and can be bright at times if no re-equalization of the screen channels is engaged. Other than some steering to enhance dimension, this is an undistinguished monaural listening experience. Subtle background hiss can be noticed in quiet scenes, and because of the compromised fidelity, dialogue isn’t very natural sounding.
This Disc Contains The Following WSR-Rated Superb Qualities:
Collector Edition
