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I have to agree with the reviewer from Shrevesport who found it so disappointing that these early cartoons were not in Widescreen. Where do these DVD producers get off? Max Fleischer was a terrific innovator and the fact that widescreen wasn’t offered in cinemas in his day didn’t stop him making them that way. The fact that half the image was lost when projected is probably why there were only 9 cartoons. The DVD companion volume, ‘the lost Superman episodes’ has been released in 4.3 ratio as well — another great opportunity lost since Fleischer made these cartoons in what he called ‘NarrowScreen’, with the picture twice as high as wide, which is why Superman has lost his head and feet in the DVD pan-and-scan. When will DVD producers learn? PS — I’ve heard a rumour that the DVD series ‘The Lost Laurel and Hardy’ isn’t in Widescreen either. ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Casablanca’ are another two films that have been denied the Widescreen treatment. And apparently ‘Citizen Kane’, when it makes it to DVD,is going to be standard ratio as well — and it might even be in black-and-white ! Finally, a question. I’m a bit of a film buff, and love film history. Can anyone tell me if the very first sound film ever made, ‘The Jazz Singer’ with Neil Diamond, has made it to DVD yet? But I’m not interested if it’s not Widescreen and Dolby 5.1.
Rating: 2 / 5
I have been a major fan of the Max Fleicher Superman Cartoons for years now! I read about this and had to review! I can’t wait to get this DVD. I have seen the cartoons and I am hooked! I am wanting this DVD for the features. Of all the Superman Fleichers cartoons out there on DVD, nobody has done these cartoons justice like VCI is about to! I am in awe of how much VCI has put into this! I can’t wait to get a copy of this. Heck I think I will bye some for other geek friends of mine. With the new Superman movie coming out a month after this is released…This is a DVD to get! Thank you VCI…THANK YOU!!
Rating: 5 / 5
Definatly not the Superman from the well liked WB series! These are beautifully restored, however, the sound isn’t DVD quality. I love the fact that all the classic episodes are on one DVD! These are a piece of not only comic, but film history too! I suggest this piece to own for any Superman fan. Just remember how old these cartoons are before you judge their quality.
Rating: 3 / 5
I have the 1st of the DVDs,but not the 2nd one.I would love to have the 2nd one.Maybe I can order it from Borders or something,when I get Kim Possible Pick A Villian #3 book in October.
Rating: 5 / 5
I would like to buy for all Superhero cartoon for my children, or any good and encouraged cartoon, or good story cartoon.
Rating: 4 / 5