Westerns Collection [5 Film] [DVD]

I'm completely baffled by the 3 Star and 1 Star reviews of this set that are complaining about the audio and video quality of this set.I'd suggest that the reviewers in question either need to take a very close look at how their playback systems are set up, or they need to get their eyes and ears tested.First of all audio quality. Melfol complains..."Surround sound was inadequate for blu-ray on most of the movies. In fact I questioned whether the sound was even in stereo."There's a very simple reason for that. A simple perusal of the information for the discs will reveal that "The Searchers" and "Rio Bravo" have mono soundtracks as neither film was originally shot or presented in stereo let alone a surround sound format."The Wild Bunch" also never had a surround soundtrack for its original theatrical showings. A high quality 5.1 track was created by Warner for this Blu Ray release so sound is mainly focused on the front three speakers with occasional ambient surround effects. Bass extension is modest, because, with very rare exceptions, that's how movies sounded in the 1960s. Again, nothing wrong with this soundtrack at all. Indeed on a good quality home cinema setup this new 5.1 mix will be an improvement on how the film would have been heard on its original cinema releaseAs to R. Cowie's comment..."Totally rubbish sound quality. 150watts of surround sound turned to max (usually no more than half) and could barely hear the dialogue."...all I can say is that on my set up the sound, dialogue included, is crystal clear and perfectly balanced. In fact if I came anywhere near playing these discs at reference levels the sound would blow my windows out.Video quality on four of the five titles is outstanding with "The Searchers" and "How the West Was Won" being particularly stunning transfers, not only because of the quality of the transfers but due to the source materials being high quality Vista Vision and Cinerama prints. The only disc that is less than stellar is "Pale Rider", which while a decent transfer, it lacks the natural, filmic quality and picture depth of some of the other transfers, but even then it is more than adequate and a huge improvement over the DVD transfer.Definitely gents (or ladies) look to your equipment set up or get an eye and/or hearing test.Outstanding quality and outstanding value. Not only that two stone cold classics and three other great films. Highly recommended.

Being a Western-novice, I sought a place to begin my Western collection after seeing The Magnificent Seven on TV; however, after doing a bit of searching on Amazon I came across this magnificent blu-ray collection. Featuring 5 remastered movies ranging from the 1950s to mid 1980s, the Westerns Collection offers a variety of Westerns fit for novices and enthusiasts alike.Ok, so the films are spread across 5 discs in 2 blu-ray boxes which offers ease of access. Moreover, the special features are conveniently placed on each film's disc, but to access this feature you must access the films menu - something you are not immediately presented with upon starting the film (the films begin immediately and you are not taken to a menu).With regards to quality it is nothing short of spectacular. With the oldest film lacking the visual spark of the newer ones (which can be excused as it's from the 50s), the quality is still phenomenally impressive for each film and certainly stacks among the best remastered films I've ever seen.Now, before I end this review I'd like to inform you that if your TV isn't huge (and I mean bigger than 40 inches), then you won't be able to properly experience 'How The West Was Won'. This is because the film utilized the 'Cinerama' effect which means that the film is built up of 3 simultaneous camera shots rather than the usual one. Anyhow, it still looks fantastic regardless of looking a bit small if you don't have a huge TV.In conclusion, I cannot recommend this set enough. Buy it. I really want second one.

If you like old westerns this is a great buy. Especially at the price offered. Quick deliver.

Wow, what a bargain set, 5 top films for £12, Pale Rider is worth that alone, this is an allBlu-ray set, so the quality is excellent,John Wayne features in two of the films, The Searchers, & Rio Bravo, How the West Was Won is thestory of the early settlers with the wagon trains, first railroads & of course the Indian wars, taking thestory through to the present day, The Wild Bunch is a Sam Peckinpah classic with William Holden,Robert Ryan, etc, & lots of shootings & deaths.If you are a western fan, this is a snip of a set, do not hesitate.

Warner Home Video's Westerns Collection, Feature 5 Great Films On Blu-Ray For A Great Price, A Real Bargain.Titles Comprise: Pale Rider, The Wild Bunch, Rio Bravo, How The West Was Won & The Searchers.This Is A Must-Have For Western Fans, As It Features Great Quality Filmmaking In Stunning 1080p Full HD Transfers.Pale Rider (1985) - 16x9 2.4:1 Widescreen FormatThe Wild Bunch: Original Director's Cut (1969) - 16x9 2.4:1 Widescreen FormatRio Bravo (1959) - 16x9 1.85.1 Widescreen FormatHow The West Was Won (1962) - 16x9 2.89:1 Original Cinemascope Format (With Join Lines Digitally Removed)The Searchers (1956) - 16x9 1.85.1 Widescreen FormatThe Best Looking Film In 1080p Is How The West Was Won Restored & Upscaled In It's Original Cinemascope Format, With The Original Join Lines Now Removed. All Films Feature Special Features The Only One Suffering From Lack Of Extras Is Pale Rider, But The Rest Feature Some Great Archival Extras Froms Previous Releases On DVD. This Is An Excellent Set That Is A Bargain (Was £15, When I Purchased), And Features Some Excellent Examples Of Filmmaking

Very good value box set of classic westerns. 4 out of 5 of these Blu-ray transfers are exellent, only Rio Bravo letting the team down slightly. How The West Was Won, Wild Bunch and Pale Rider are well presented in wide screen format and Searchers and Rio Bravo in 1 : 85 format. Searchers and HTWWW are of amazing quality ( picture & sound ) despite the inevitable distortion of the Cinerama format of HTWWW. The quality of Rio Bravo is not as good but both the acting and action make up for it.The Wild Bunch is the best version I have ever seen with Sam Peckinpah's unmistakable style and action sequences. Pale Rider again is the best version I have seen and the mysterious Preacher reminds me of Clint Eastwood's High Plains Drifter. Eastwood drifts into the mining community, does his work in benevolent fashion to the pan handlers and devestating to the mining boss and his hired gunmen and then drifts out again!

Brought alot of joy to a gentleman in a care home .

I found the film how the west was won to be greatThree legendary directors (Henry Hathaway, John Ford, and George Marshall)i have often wondered why the picture went funny in the centre of the screen (the buffelo scene) only to find out that it was made in Cinerama a 3d effect of the day.The origanl print 4-Track Stereo (35 mm prints)|Cinerama 7-Track (Westrex Recording System) I could not tell you if the 7.1 sound is on here as i dont have a 7.1 systemThere is a brillent doucermentry called This is Cinerma buried in the extras.I would suggest you watch the extras first as it tells you so much about the film and how it was made and where the stunts went wrong .Well woth the price alone just for the one film still got the the other four films to go .

Zu den Filmen selbst ist genug gesagt. In einer Rezension las ich von einer deutschen Tonspur. Bei mir ist eine solche leider nicht auffindbar.Besser nicht darauf bauen. Es war allerdings kein Kaufkriterium. Das sollte hier genügen.

Product played just fine. What made it really great was the region free did not cost much more than half of what the region 1 goes for. Product was new. What else is there to say?

En este pack están reunidos 5 de los mejores westerns de todos los tiempos. Centauros del desierto, Rio Bravo y Grupo Salvaje son indiscutibles. Quizá la Conquista del Oeste no sea una obra redonda, y posiblemente Sin Perdón sea más representativo que el Jinete Pálido como western de Clint Eastwood, pero no desmerecen el pack en absoluto.La calidad del la imagen es superior al DVD, notablemente en las películas más antiguas (La Conquista, Centauros). Más nitidez, mejores colores. Mejor el sonido en inglés original que el castellano peninsular (doblaje original de la época). Por cierto, los blu rays incluyen el castellano como idioma opcional, excepto Centauros.A menos de 25 pavos el conjunto, no sé a que estás esperando para comprarlo. Tu pasividad está tipificada en el código penal, y lo sabes!

Non sono riuscita a vederlo! È in tante lingue meno che in italiano. È non ho potuto fare il reso perché quando volevo vederlo erano già passati i 30 gg.Pessimo acquisto

I just love old and new western movies and tv shows. Live was so hard but simple back then not like today.Feed and water your horse then move on.