Spinal Tap

[Sneeka]

It's probably been asked a hundred times before, but, seeing as the Search thingy ain't working, i'll ask again.

What's the difference between the Criterion and the SE?

Ta in advance :)

[OAB]

The Criterion version is out of print, and has two commentaries.

The SE only has one commentary, but it is very funny.

I think the SE has all the other extras from the Criterion version.

[Sneeka]

ta muchly.

[Gozer]

Doesn't the Crit have a different hour of deleted scenes?:eek:

[orac]

apparently it has some diff deleted scenes (only a few of them).

I would def. go for the R2 - commentary is hilirious, its done in their characters. The deleted scenes (65 mins) are like another film.

Also finding it will take time and cost more £.

Also the picture on the latest one is reportedly better.

[KeyserSoze]

Originally posted by orac

Also finding it will take time and cost more £.



what the R2 ?

whys that ? was it LE or something ?


EDIT: just read it again and relaising you're comparing to Criterion :)

[orac]

Yes make sure its the Special Edition - 2 disks, not the orig R2 release, 1 disk, no extras (theres a few on ebay - be careful)

£14.99 - Play 247.com (all inc.)

check Tesco.co.uk as they have a VAT free week (remember you have to pay £1.75 postage) - sorry cant tesco site is very busy.

[samuelowens]

The Criterion Spinal Tap has two (serious) commentaries and the original mockumentary Spinal Tap: The Final Tour, but loses an anamorphic transfer and 5.1 sound.

The MGM SE is a must buy at c. 12 quid (from R4). The Criterion (sometimes at upwards of 100 pounds on Ebay) is arguably not worth it unless you are a true devotee.

[feverpitch96]

Originally posted by orac
apparently it has some diff deleted scenes (only a few of them).

I would def. go for the R2 - commentary is hilirious, its done in their characters. The deleted scenes (65 mins) are like another film.

Also finding it will take time and cost more £.

Also the picture on the latest one is reportedly better.

I would have thought that the 2-disc R4 was identical to the 2-disc R2, too...

[orac]

mmm i would say so, R4 hadn't come into it when i posted that!