The Directors - Steven Spielberg

The Directors - Steven Spielberg


Starring:Directors
Studio: Winstar
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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As with every other program in The Directors series, this edition is best recommended for the generous interview segments with its subject. Steven Spielberg has always been an articulate and interesting speaker, so it's a pleasure to find him in peak form here, sharing his own perspective on his phenomenally successful career. His remarks about his early films are the most interesting, such as the frantic filming of Duel, which required six editors to meet a broadcast date merely three weeks after a two-week shoot. Later repeating his belief that Schindler's List is "the best film I've ever made," Spielberg also explains that he was originally developing Michael Crichton's popular TV series ER as a feature film, but switched to Jurassic Park when Crichton revealed the premise of his then-in-progress dinosaur thriller.

These tidbits will interest any Spielberg fan, but the remainder of the program is perfunctory at best. Of the other interview subjects, only Ben Kingsley has anything intelligent to say (in very brief clips Harrison Ford is boring by comparison), and the narration reveals an almost pathological focus on Spielberg's many awards and honors, no matter how obscure or conspicuous. For those who want to understand the astonishing success of Steven Spielberg, this program may prove frustrating. It's better to view it as a primer with an abundance of illuminating anecdotes, glossing over any Spielberg film (like 1941) that would be considered even marginally disappointing. --Jeff Shannon
The Directors - Steven Spielberg
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Too much Fluff, where's the gritt.
  • Great Biography on video
  • The biggest genius in hollywood
 The Directors - Steven Spielberg
Starring: Laura Dern , Jeff Goldblum , Ben Kingsley , Liam Neeson , and Morgan Freeman
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ASIN: B00004TJR2
Release Date: 2000-08-01

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As with every other program in The Directors series, this edition is best recommended for the generous interview segments with its subject. Steven Spielberg has always been an articulate and interesting speaker, so it's a pleasure to find him in peak form here, sharing his own perspective on his phenomenally successful career. His remarks about his early films are the most interesting, such as the frantic filming of Duel, which required six editors to meet a broadcast date merely three weeks after a two-week shoot. Later repeating his belief that Schindler's List is "the best film I've ever made," Spielberg also explains that he was originally developing Michael Crichton's popular TV series ER as a feature film, but switched to Jurassic Park when Crichton revealed the premise of his then-in-progress dinosaur thriller.

These tidbits will interest any Spielberg fan, but the remainder of the program is perfunctory at best. Of the other interview subjects, only Ben Kingsley has anything intelligent to say (in very brief clips Harrison Ford is boring by comparison), and the narration reveals an almost pathological focus on Spielberg's many awards and honors, no matter how obscure or conspicuous. For those who want to understand the astonishing success of Steven Spielberg, this program may prove frustrating. It's better to view it as a primer with an abundance of illuminating anecdotes, glossing over any Spielberg film (like 1941) that would be considered even marginally disappointing. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Discover the world of the talented director. Steve Spielberg revolutionized the motion picture industry with films such as Jaws, The Indiana Jones Trilogy, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jurassic Park, Schindler's List and Saving Private Ryan. His most recent success came with the film: Flag of our Fathers. Spielberg worked as the producer of this film.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Too much Fluff, where's the gritt........2006-07-23

Although this is a good overview of Steven Spielberg's work it lacks any real in depth analysis. It's not really that much better than a promo vehicle for Steven Spielberg.
Watchable, informative but ultimately a bit disapionting.
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5 out of 5 stars Great Biography on video.......2001-10-14

If you ever wanted to know more about one of the best, creative directors ever, get this video. His work is summed up beautifuly! Great man on a great tape!

5 out of 5 stars The biggest genius in hollywood.......2000-08-18

Steven Spielberg today is the best director in the industry. Every movie he has done has his magic woven into the story. You can always tell when he has done a movie, because all of his movies are excellent, and contain his magic touch. As an aspiring director, producer, and writer, this dvd was an excellent learning tool, which taght me about Steven Spielberg's movies, how they were done, his opinions, his views, just hearing him speak is captivating. He is a genius, there is no other way to put it, almost all the movies he has done, everyone has seen, and they never "flopped" at the box office. He has done some of the greatest, and most popular movies of all time like Jurassic Park, E.T., Jaws, Close Encounters, and Schindler's List, all of which everyone has seen. If you want to learn from a pro, and if you want to get into the mind of the most ingenious director in hollywood, buy this dvd from Amazon.com. Amazon has the greatest deals around!
The Directors, Master Collection: Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, and Clint Eastwood
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A MUST FOR FANS!
 The Directors, Master Collection: Martin Scorsese, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, and Clint Eastwood
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ASIN: B00004U0FR
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Description

A shrink-wrapped VHS four-pack that includes a copy of Martin Scorsese (WHE71249), Spike Lee (WHE71243), Steven Spielberg (WHE71244) and Clint Eastwood (WHE71253).

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR FANS!.......2000-06-16

Being a huge fan of both Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese this is a great set to own. Plus, you get to have it on dvd,what more could you ask for?I managed to get a sneak peek at this set from a friend of mine and let me tell you its worth every cent. The picture quality is ok but who really cares its a documentary about Scorsese and Lee! The sound is average but the real meat is of course the information about the making of their films, and bios of their life. I really loved hearing about Goodfellas.This set goes into much more detail then i thought it would.So, i really think that if your a fan of these two guys then their shouldn't even be a thought in your mind except to buy this great dvd. Its worth being in your collection. Trust me, and before I go:"Are you talking at me."(I just had to do it,hee-hee).

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