The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition)

The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition)


Starring:John Densmore, Kerry Humpherys, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, Jim Morrison
Director: Ray Manzarek, Rick Schmidlin
Studio: Universal Studios
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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If you are a new or original fan of the Doors, this spectacular DVD should give you enough incentive to jump on the DVD bandwagon without reservation. It's quite simply the finest single audio-visual source of Doors music and history, presented with the full participation of the band's surviving members (Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore) and featuring a variety of bonus features that will send any Doors-phile into a state of rock & roll euphoria. We're not kidding, folks--this is a must-have disc for anyone who's ever been mesmerized by Jim Morrison and the late-1960s, early-'70s rock phenomenon known as the Doors.

The primary content consists of three acclaimed films, all running about an hour long and directed by Manzarek, that give the viewer a deeper appreciation of what the Doors were all about. Not only was the band filmed in a variety of live concert settings (especially at the legendary Hollywood Bowl show, included here), but they were also precociously aware of the value of film, creating music "videos" long before MTV and taking their cue from Manzarek's mid-'60s stint as a UCLA film student. Also included are clips from several TV appearances (including a PBS interview in which Morrison predicts the future of recording technology with astounding accuracy), revealing backstage footage, and, of course, some of the most hypnotic concert performances ever filmed.

Two of Manzarek's student films (Evergreen and Induction) indicate that the keyboardist could easily have become a successful director, but fate blessed him (and us) with a future in one of America's all-time greatest rock bands. What The Doors Collection conveys more than anything is that these four young men formed a unique cohesion of talent, that they all loved and admired Jim Morrison (and still do), and that they continue to share that love--along with some conflicting recollections and amiably contrasting opinions--on a commentary track that's wise, fun-loving, and refreshingly free of drippy nostalgia. Indeed, when Manzarek uses the word "atrocious" to describe Oliver Stone's 1991 film about Morrison and the band, he's merely defending the fact that Morrison was himself a sweet, lovable young man who had a dark side--no one's denying that--but who also fronted a band that continues to unite listeners and viewers in the positive spirit of creativity and freedom of expression. --Jeff Shannon
The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A great DVD release for Doors fans!!! Contains 3 programs on one DVD!!!
  • MEMORIES
  • Not what I expected, but still pretty dang good
  • The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition)
  • A lot of bang for what you are paying for
The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition)
Starring: John Densmore , Kerry Humpherys , Robby Krieger , Ray Manzarek , and Jim Morrison
Director: Ray Manzarek , and Rick Schmidlin
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: 0783233485
Release Date: 1999-04-13

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If you are a new or original fan of the Doors, this spectacular DVD should give you enough incentive to jump on the DVD bandwagon without reservation. It's quite simply the finest single audio-visual source of Doors music and history, presented with the full participation of the band's surviving members (Ray Manzarek, Robbie Krieger, John Densmore) and featuring a variety of bonus features that will send any Doors-phile into a state of rock & roll euphoria. We're not kidding, folks--this is a must-have disc for anyone who's ever been mesmerized by Jim Morrison and the late-1960s, early-'70s rock phenomenon known as the Doors.

The primary content consists of three acclaimed films, all running about an hour long and directed by Manzarek, that give the viewer a deeper appreciation of what the Doors were all about. Not only was the band filmed in a variety of live concert settings (especially at the legendary Hollywood Bowl show, included here), but they were also precociously aware of the value of film, creating music "videos" long before MTV and taking their cue from Manzarek's mid-'60s stint as a UCLA film student. Also included are clips from several TV appearances (including a PBS interview in which Morrison predicts the future of recording technology with astounding accuracy), revealing backstage footage, and, of course, some of the most hypnotic concert performances ever filmed.

Two of Manzarek's student films (Evergreen and Induction) indicate that the keyboardist could easily have become a successful director, but fate blessed him (and us) with a future in one of America's all-time greatest rock bands. What The Doors Collection conveys more than anything is that these four young men formed a unique cohesion of talent, that they all loved and admired Jim Morrison (and still do), and that they continue to share that love--along with some conflicting recollections and amiably contrasting opinions--on a commentary track that's wise, fun-loving, and refreshingly free of drippy nostalgia. Indeed, when Manzarek uses the word "atrocious" to describe Oliver Stone's 1991 film about Morrison and the band, he's merely defending the fact that Morrison was himself a sweet, lovable young man who had a dark side--no one's denying that--but who also fronted a band that continues to unite listeners and viewers in the positive spirit of creativity and freedom of expression. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great DVD release for Doors fans!!! Contains 3 programs on one DVD!!!.......2007-03-25

Here is a great DVD for fans of The Doors!!! "The Doors Collector's Edition" conatins 3 awesome programs "Dance On Fire","The Soft Parade" and "Live at The Hollywood Bowl"!!! Essential veiwing for Doors fans!!! Great extras too!!! Great picture and sound!!! Audio Commmentary by the surviving Doors members is also included on the three programs!!! Forget Oliver Stones film,THIS IS THE REAL DOORS!!! Classic stuff indeed!!! Two thumbs up!!! Five stars!!! A+

5 out of 5 stars MEMORIES.......2007-03-22

I have this DVD and consider one of the best I own.
I am soooooo glad I have it now. I am of the age that actually got to
enjoy the Doors in the 60"s. It actually brings tears to my eyes along with much joy.
It brings back so many wonderful memories of their music
in those days all over the radio. Jim Morrison was such a big talent.

This DVD with the other band members gives you the real look of the doors,especially Jim Morrison.
The man was such a great talent. It shows that he had a sense of humor,
he was a poet, a song writer, an author, and a very kind man.

I wanted some real footage and concert material, not make believe as
the movie was. The movie was such an insult to Jim Morrison's memory.
I recommend any genuine Doors Fan to own this DVD, you will be glad you do.


3 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but still pretty dang good.......2007-03-18

I wanted to see more live Doors than this DVD has, but theres a lot of MTV/VH1 style music videos on here. Studio songs with video dubbed on. Bummed me out. But still there is plenty of great live video of the Doors on here I have never seen, and I've been a Doors freak since about 1969. May as well get this and enjoy it since theres not really anything else out there in terms of live documentary concert footage.

4 out of 5 stars The Doors Collection (Collector's Edition).......2007-02-12

It was a good buy. My favorite video was The Doors Live at the Hollywoodbowl. i watched it two times. Defiantly a good but dor a Doors fan

5 out of 5 stars A lot of bang for what you are paying for.......2006-12-26

While not totally comprehensive, there's a lot of material here to absorb and enjoy. After you watch the DVD, be sure to check out the band commentary as it's awesome; lots of fun anecdotes and insight. I enjoyed the bonus extras as well; re: Manzarek student films, memorabilia gallery w/commentary and photo shoot for Morrison's Hotel

I hate to encourage a further money grab, but it would be nice to have a comprehensive "ultimate" collection w/everything available on one edition; not just material here, but all of The Doors available video stuff on one release. New menus, get rid of some the bad editing/silhouettes from Soundstage (if that's possible), new material (there's got to be some) etc. DMC is probably planning something like this for the future.
The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection (Salvador / Platoon / Wall Street / Talk Radio / Born on the Fourth of July / JFK Director's Cut / The Doors / Heaven and Earth / Natural Born Killers / Nixon / U-Turn / Any Given Sunday Director's Cut)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • COLLECTION ALMOST PERFECT
  • 1600 MINUTES OF GREAT MOVIES !!!!!!!!
  • Not a Good Deal!
  • One technical quibble
  • Money Saver
The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection (Salvador / Platoon / Wall Street / Talk Radio / Born on the Fourth of July / JFK Director's Cut / The Doors / Heaven and Earth / Natural Born Killers / Nixon / U-Turn / Any Given Sunday Director's Cut)
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ASIN: B0002ZSKMS
Release Date: 2004-10-19

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This 14-disc set is at least the third massive DVD collection with the Oliver Stone moniker. New to this set are two documentaries that aired on HBO: Looking for Fidel (2004), Stone's second film shadowing the Cuban leader, focusing on the regime's iron-fisted defector policy. Persona Non Grata (2003) is an examination of Palestinian conflict. Both of the films have a constantly moving camera, giving us a you-are-there feel to the subjects including Stone, who is seen often. His warts and all interviews are certainly a different type than the usual newsmagazines and are especially interesting in Non Grata since we've seen too many cut-and-dried interviews with these players over the years.

The main theatrical films on single discs have been released before although several of them have been released previously with more content and bonus discs, creating a debate on how "ultimate" this collection is. Otherwise, all his films are here, from his Vietnam trilogy (Platoon, Born on the Fourth of July, Heaven & Earth), his iconic pop culture films (The Doors, Wall Street, Any Given Sunday), experimental films (Natural Born Killers, U-Turn, Talk Radio), and political operas (JFK, Nixon, Salvador), plus the documentary Oliver Stone's America. --Doug Thomas

Description

The Ultimate Oliver Stone Collection includes twelve of this legendary filmmaker's best films. This collection contains 14 discs filled with hours of commentary and bonus features. Also included is a bonus disc made exclusively for this collection. The collection contains: Born on the 4th of July, The Doors, JFK (Director's Cut), Platoon, Salvador, Talk Radio, Wall Street, Any Given Sunday (Director's Cut), Heaven and Earth, Natural Born Killers, Nixon, Oliver Stone's America, U-Turn, AND the Ultimate Oliver Stone Bonus Disc.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars COLLECTION ALMOST PERFECT.......2006-10-26

This filmmaking collection is almost perfect, but not quite superior to, the previous Oliver Stone collection that was released. All of his directorial efforts starting with Salvador are included, and they are packaged similar to the way television series dvd sets are packaged (like Grey's Anatomy and Lost), with two overlapping discs per side of the package. Platoon is the special edition that was released by MGM/UA many years back, it is not the most recent special edition. Salvador, Wall Street, and Talk Radio are all the single disc special editions that are available separately. Born On The Fourth of July is the remastered version that was released not too long ago (picture is vastly improved with more natural hues and tones). The Doors, JFK, Nixon, and Any Given Sunday are separately available as two-disc editions and only the first discs of each (basically only the movie) are available in this set. Heaven and Earth and U-Turn are the same as what is available separately, and finally Natural Born Killers is the RATED version of the film, not the Unrated released by Trimark. The picture is much better than the Trimark Unrated release of the film but it is missing up to three minutes of footage needed to achieve an R rating. The NBK disc does include deleted scenes, commentary, and a theatrical trailer. I'm not sure why Warner Bros doesn't release the Unrated version since it does with all of its other films (except for Eyes Wide Shut, I suppose) but whatever. The extra disc on this set includes Stone's recent documentaries Persona Non Grata and Looking For Fidel. It does not included Comandante which is still not available in this country (you can get a Region 2 copy on Amazon.co.uk but you'll need a region free player to play it). There is also a little blurb about Alexander included. Oh, and the documentary Oliver Stone's America is also included including the full version of his student film Last Year In Vietnam. So, all in all this is a great buy. If you really end up wanting the two-disc editions of some of the films after you watch them, you can always buy them later. If you buy this, Alexander (either or both versions), and his upcoming World Trade Center, you will own almost all of Oliver Stone's directorial efforts for a pretty cheap price all things considered. Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars 1600 MINUTES OF GREAT MOVIES !!!!!!!!.......2006-10-01

Are you kidding me ???Where can you get 13 GREAT movies and EXTRAS for this price?? I cant believe people that find fault with a set containing so much for so little!!!!Each of these movies is highly entertaining in its own way. A diversified group of films you'll never find in a single collection!!!!I cant believe this doesnt cost$150 or more!!!

2 out of 5 stars Not a Good Deal!.......2005-06-14

This DVD set consists of one outer and two inner Boxes, each has 4 glassy DVD case, 3 double, 1 single. DVDs are not indipendent in this set, so if you want to buy it used, beware of the condition of the box. some movies like "THE DOORS" and "Nixon" are originnaly two discs editions but only first discs are included in this dvd set and worse is, there is a word "disc 1" printed of them which indicates that these are the first DVDs of a 2 disc set and that makes you feel there is something crude about this box set! and there is something really crude!
the quality of boxes and print is low. outer box could easily be damaged or worn and it's very loose. it's not a good deal, specially at the price of 116 dollars!

5 out of 5 stars One technical quibble.......2005-04-06

All great movies, but I couldn't help but notice that every time I try to eject the JFK Director's Cut DVD, the disc pops out of the DVD player and then makes an unexpected move back and to the left.

4 out of 5 stars Money Saver.......2004-12-26

$116 for 12 movies is a gift. You shouldn't complain about second discs being excluded, because the special features are just a marketing tool. They're meant to dissuade people from downloading movies, and it doesn't stop them. No one questions that Oliver Stone is more of the best directors of our time. He's right up there with Martin Scorcese, Ron Howard and Robert Zemeckis. If you're familiar at all with Oliver Stone movies, then that should be what makes your decision. His films are meant to make a message to society. Heaven and Earth is an underrated movie that is very, very hard to find. As a matter of fact, I never saw it individually sold in any store. I wanted to see it for a long time, and was glad when I did finally see it. Talk Radio was more than a little bit disturbing, but it was brilliant at the same time. Natural Born Killers has been one of my favorites for years, as has Nixon, not so much JFK or Salvador but you're paying an average of $9.67 for each DVD, and that's a bargain.
Christian Catalyst VIPS Collection - Brother Andrew
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    Christian Catalyst VIPS Collection - Brother Andrew

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    Release Date: 2006-05-24

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    Brother Andrew was born in 1928 in Holland. Indonesia was still a Dutch Colony in 1945, and it was there, having joined the army, that he was wounded. During his recovery he began reading the Bible in earnest. A bullet made an end to my sports ambition, but put me on the track to Jesus. Conversion did not come suddenly, it grew from reading the Bible, and seeking God. He went to Glasgow in 1953 to study at the WEC mission college, but it was while attending a communist youth festival in Warsaw Poland, that he felt a decisive call to the field. He adopted the name Brother Andrew in 1960. His work expanded through Russia, Africa, Central America and even into China with Project Pearl In 1990 he began a ten year prayer campaign for the Church in the Muslim World. His Open Doors ministry celebrated forty years in 1995. This program is part of the Christian Catalyst VIPS Collection.
    The Ultimate 3-D Horror Classics (The Little Shop of Horrors / Night of the Living Dead / Seven Doors of Death)
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • Some Explanations
    • Not real 3-D
    • the other reviewers speak the truth...
    • Not 3D, this is criminal
    • Great system, but the movies ARE NOT IN 3-D !!!!!
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    ASIN: B00007KK4A
    Release Date: 2003-04-29

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Some Explanations.......2007-06-13

    There's been a lot of grousing about the fact that these movies "aren't in 3D". That's what I thought, too, until I realized that they looked so lousy that something actually had to be wrong.
    So, I went back to the instructions (which are weak to say the least) and discovered something I don't think these other buyers have.
    You're supposed to test the equipment before you just dive in and watch the 3D versions of these DVDs.
    There's a 'left eye/right eye' test, that really needs to be done first. What happened when I tried it, was that I discovered that my channels were reversed.
    Okay.
    What to do next?
    The little junction/ amplifier box they include, has a "mode" button on it. You press it once and it reverses the projection, making the right and left eyes come out in the proper order.
    The result is, the flicker is gone (mostly) and the movies are in 3D.
    It's not terrific 3D, but it is stable and there's a depth that makes these old classics really come alive.
    I must admit, I'm a real glutton for 3D, and having "Night Of The Living Dead" shown using the process, added greatly to the enjoyment for me. Plus it was cheap thrills: my copy of this set cost a mere $11.98 (your price may vary).
    So I'm recommending this, with reservations, because a 3d version of any of these flicks is unlikely to ever come around again, and this is already out-of-print. Plus, the glasses look way cool.

    1 out of 5 stars Not real 3-D.......2005-11-14

    The only depth of any kind that you see might be a small section of the room floor or grass. Otherwise, no depth at all. These movies are NOT 3-D, and it is a complete ripoff.

    The 3-D system that comes with it really works with real field-sequential movies, but you might as well buy the system with real 3-D movies (IMAX collection). Don't buy this! Even with real 3-D movies, the 3-D is good, but there is a lot of flicker.

    2 out of 5 stars the other reviewers speak the truth..........2005-08-18

    ...these three films are not in real 3D. Some 3D elements were added, like computer-generated blood spatters or shards of flying glass, but these were not part of the original film (all three films are public-domain, so they can do whatever they wish with the prints).

    However, the system that comes with this box set is very impressive when used with true 3D films (i.e., IMAX films Alien Encounter, Haunted Castle, etc. or 3D DVDs of 50s/80s flicks like Creature From the Black Lagoon, dial M for Murder, House of Wax, Jaws 3D, etc.).

    I would recommend the Imax pack over this (also available at Amazon)--those films were filmed in "true 3D". Also, there is another 3D box set with just one movie: The Creeps. This is a more recent release and the DVD with this set is in true 3D and very good 3D at that.

    Other movies you should pick up for this system are "SpyKids 3D: The Extreme 3D Edition (HQFS)" [make sure you get the HQFS version] and "3D Transitions". Santa vs. the Snowman is pretty good, too. These are probably the best of the titles out there for this system, other than the underground releases found on various auction sites (Andy Warhol's Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon, It Came From Outer Space, etc.).

    1 out of 5 stars Not 3D, this is criminal.......2005-05-01

    These are not real 3D films, this should be made a criminal offence to con the public with this sort of rubbish, glasses perfect, films 2D and will always be 2D, so make sure you are buying real 3D movies when looking for 3D DVD's.

    1 out of 5 stars Great system, but the movies ARE NOT IN 3-D !!!!!.......2003-01-23

    First, you'll get a nice 3-D system and some great glasses that provide an excellent 3-D effect when watching 3-D movies. However, THE MOVIES IN THIS SET ARE NOT 3-D! They were shot as flat, standard movies, and these DVDs are still the same, flat versions, except processed so that these glasses are required to view them. They claim they are converted to 3-D but don't be fooled for a moment. It is outrageous that with hundreds of real 3-D movies out there, these people are pulling this hoax, especially when they also sell real 3-D stuff. This will result in making the public very angry. Avoid this set and buy the IMAX or HORROR ones instead.
    Oliver Stone 10 Feature Collection
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Good enough for rock and roll...
    • The Poor Collection of a Great Film Maker
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    • This is great
    • great collection!
    Oliver Stone 10 Feature Collection
    Starring: Oliver Stone , Wall Street , and Talk Radio
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    ASIN: B000055WG2
    Release Date: 2001-01-16

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    While this monumental retrospective of Oliver Stone's directorial career doesn't include Salvador or Platoon--Stone's early, acknowledged masterpieces of history and remembrance--it certainly sheds light on the more controversial arc of his work ever since.

    Beginning with 1987's Wall Street, Stone's barbed tragedy about corporate raiders and blinding greed during the Reagan years, this cinematic 10-pack represents a curious odyssey of generational touchstones, outright obsessions, and feverish experimentation. The minor, 1988 Talk Radio, for instance, introduced Stone's then-evolving critique of inflamed media in a society of hapless onlookers. But it was 1994's Natural Born Killers that exploded the theme in a wildly ambitious farce concerning two lovers who defy manufactured perceptions by becoming notorious murderers. Killers pushes the limits of screen violence, visual literacy, and the mixed-media technique (juggling film stocks, incorporating video, etc.) that Stone introduced in JFK. If the result is cold and forced, it's also brazen.

    Most significant is the way this collection underscores Stone's drive to fuse historical drama with lingering emotions about the past. Stone, a Vietnam War veteran, revisits that haunting debacle here in the masterful Born on the Fourth of July and the moving Heaven & Earth. Yet some of his most famous efforts still draw heaps of scorn for narrative hubris and factual recklessness. (Does anyone really believe John F. Kennedy was assassinated during a Lyndon Johnson coup d'état?) But time is on Stone's side. Eventually, JFK, The Doors, and Nixon will be seen not as a failed objective history, but as the experience of a tumultuous era in the imagination of a man who lived through it all and can't shake it off.

    The collection concludes with the flawed contemporary noir U Turn and the unexpectedly entertaining football saga Any Given Sunday. Stone bided his time following this extraordinary body of work, until the humanitarian relief drama Beyond Borders (not included) found the director on familiar footing. As Stone's legacy continues to grow, there is a remarkable career here to revisit with these 10 films. --Tom Keogh

    Description

    The Oliver Stone Collection 10-Movie Giftset includes Extra Special Features on most Titles: Any Given Sunday Special Edition Director's Cut (2 discs):Behind-the-scenes DocumentaryFull Contact: The Making of Any Given Sunday2 Feature-Length Audio Commentaries by Oliver Stone and Jamie FoxOver a Dozen Deleted/Extended Scenes3 Music Vides Featuring Jamie Foxx and LL Cool J Jamie Foxx Audition Tape and Screen Tests Instant Replay Feature Allowing Direct Access to Game Action Scenes Gag Reel, Football Outtake Montage and Much More Also Includes Enhanced Features for DVD-Rom. JFK Special Edition Director's Cut (2 discs):17 Minutes of Footage Not Seen in North American TheatersNew Digital Transfer in Remixed Dolby 5.1 SurroundReissued in Dual-Layer Format Allowing Uninterrupted PlaybackFeature-Length Audio Commentary by StoneDeleted/Extended ScenesInterview with Fletcher ProutyVisual CommentaryMultimedia EssayAlso Includes Enhanced Features for DVD-Rom. The Doors (2 discs):Expanded Double-Disc EditionDocumentary The Road of ExcessDirector CommentaryFeaturetteAdditional Scenes. Natural Born Killers:New Digital Transfer in Remixed Dolby 5.1 SurroundDocumentary Chaos Rising: The Storm Around Natural Born KillersFeature-Length Audio Commentary by StoneDeleted Scenes and Alternate EndingOriginal Theatrical Trailer. Wall Street: Director CommentaryCharlie Rose Interview. Heaven and Earth: New Digital Transfer in Remixed Dolby 5.1 SurroundFeature-Length Audio Commentary by StoneDeleted ScenesOriginal Theatrical Trailer. Nixon: (2 discs) Expanded Double-Disc Edition with Deleted Scenes Reinserted into the FeatureDirector Commentary. Talk Radio: Prod

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Good enough for rock and roll..........2004-08-31

    ... ok.. i admit that i don't own this collection...and i haven't watched all of them as they are in this collection or seen any of the new features.. but i've seen Most of the movies in the collection.. and they are Mostly Kick-a$$ -- more than anything.. it seemed like a couple of the people that left reviews were being Down on the DOORS movie.. and for that.. i say 5 stars!!!!! cause that movie was cool enough to give all the rest of his movies 5 stars...

    2 out of 5 stars The Poor Collection of a Great Film Maker.......2003-06-17

    I'm not sure who this collection is for. Die hard Stone fans (like me) already own his classics on DVD. And those new to Stone probably won't spend [this much].

    But just in case we needed it, it's here. But who put this collection together? It's got the greats like 'JFK' 'Born On the Forth of July' and 'Wallstreet' but it also has Stone's follies such as 'U Turn' 'Heaven and Earth' 'Talk Radio' 'The Doors' and 'Any Given Sunday.' I believe Roger Ebert explained that when a man puts out gold five days a week he's entitled to put out lead on the weekend.

    Why are we reliving the horrors that even the most hardened Stone fan (like me) couldn't stand? This is clearly an attempt to get fools to spend [this much] by mixing classic films in with bad ones.

    Stone began his career as a sci-fi screen writer (remember 'Conan the Barbarian') who did some part time directing (remember 'The Hand') His first hit came with 'Scareface' in 1983. By 1986 he had two Oscars under his belt and was the hottest director in Hollywood. Just when you thought things couldn't get any better, they did. Unlike most directors his films just got better and better.

    But with his last film in 1999 and his last good film in 1995 Stone is not exactly a big name today.

    Stone was the defining director of the late 80s and early 90s. Not only was his directing great but his films gave us a hard look at modern America. No one can take that away from him.

    Here's the real lowdown.
    Platoon
    Wallstreet
    Born on the Forth of July
    JFK
    Natural Born Killers
    Nixon

    5 out of 5 stars Do I need to comment on my rating?.......2002-08-25

    Very good looking and full with excellent extras Set. If you like Oliver Stone's work you'll be very pleased with this Collection. You'll forget how much you paid for it, this set deserves it's own room in your house... Stankey Kubrick's and Best of Hitchcock Collections are excellent sets also.

    5 out of 5 stars This is great.......2001-12-29

    This is a great collection. The Oliver Stone Collection it is extremely wonderful. I watched all of them. They all have great quality. I love Wall Street, Natural Born Killers, Nixon, and Any Given Sunday.

    4 out of 5 stars great collection!.......2001-10-21

    This is a great collection of Oliver Stone's films. Born on the Fourth of July is truly amazing. The Doors is extremely entertaining. Natural Born Killers is absolutely insane. Any Given Sunday was definately edge of your seat. JFK and Nixon is totally interesting. But I was dissapointed in a lot of things. U-Turn and Talk Radio should not have been in the collection. They are good movies but do not deserve to be in a collection. I am mostly dissapointed that the one of the greatest war movies ever, Platoon, did not make collection. What were they thinking? It is brillantly acted, has a great story, and is captivating. Not to mention it won best picture. This is one of if not the best Oliver Stone picture he ever made. But all around, the collection is great. It is worth the money and the sound and picture quality is excellent.

    DVD:

    1. Ghetto Fights, Vol. 2
    2. Volcanoes of the Deep Sea (Large Format)
    3. Unprecedented - The 2000 Presidential Election - 2004 Campaign Edition
    4. Roots of Rhythm
    5. Mohammed the Prophet
    6. Sunset Story
    7. The Fairy Faith
    8. The Wonders of the Vatican Library
    9. Hermitage Masterpieces
    10. The Robert Greenwald Documentary Collection (Uncovered/Outfoxed/Unconstitutional/Bonus Disc)

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