Product ReviewsDances with Wolves (Blu-ray, 1990)

PICTURE 4.5 SOUND 5+

Picture:
First reviewed as an Orion DVD in Issue 30 in its original 181-minute theatrical version, the picture was superb. Two versions were released, each authored at a different facility. One was DTS® encoded with, at the time, an almost constant 7 to 7.5 megabits per second (Mbps) bit rate, with occasional spikes upwards of 9.5-10 Mbps, and the other was Dolby® Digital encoded with a 4 to 8 Mbps variance. A DVD Special Edition was reviewed in Issue 74 with a 236-minute length. This new 20th anniversary 1080p AVC Blu-ray Disc™ release extends to the plus 20 Mbps range, for a far superior picture. Not only is the color palette noticeably more vivid, but the resolution is sharper. The frontier sky appears bluer, fleshtones more sunkissed, and blacks deeper. For example, when the skinned herd of buffalo is discovered, the spilled blood is an even more gruesome shade of red. Shots of the stunned natives who arrive at the scene are crisp and clean, while appearing somewhat hazy on the previous editions. Still, there are segments that exhibit an overall soft character. The source element is quite clean, with little in the way of film grain or artifacts that are distracting, though, the 50 GB disc is crammed with material. Clarity and close-up detail is superb in depictions of weather-beaten facial features, hair, clothing, and object textures. This is one incredible visually stunning experience that is sure to please fans of this American classic. (Gary Reber of WIDESCREEN REVIEW

Sound:
A new remix of the Dolby® Digital 5.1-channel soundtrack was featured on the previously reviewed Special Edition DVD release, but no DTS® Digital Surround™ version, as was previously issued for the special DTS DVD version. Compared to the Special Edition DVD, the audio sounds even more refined in terms of natural tonality. The DTS-HD Master Audio™ 7.1-channel soundtrack is dramatically more active spatially and has some more to offer in the low end, with more active engagement of the .1 LFE channel. The sound design is wonderful. In large measure, dialogue sounds natural and nicely integrated with the visuals, with a nicely balanced narrative track spoken by Kevin Costner. The Sioux dialogue is always translated in bright yellow lettering inside the picture frame. The surrounds are often directionalized and effective in delineating a holosonic® soundfield. The John Barry orchestral music score is epic in scope and emotionally charged with a rich dynamic presence. Shawn Murphy’s beautiful recording is audiophile-quality and spatially enveloping. Surround envelopment is effective and both subtle and aggressive in nature. Bass extension can be deep and quite powerful, yet natural sounding, even during the en masse buffalo stampede over the plains. This is a sound design that nicely integrates the various sound elements, while producing a sonically vivid soundfield presence. The added two channels in the remix are properly positioned to the 90-degree sides of the soundfield, which provides for a much wider front hemisphere soundscape. Gary REBER (WIDESCREEN REVIEW)Read full review...

Great Classic Movie about the American Frontier

A well done movie that portrays life in the old West in a very real manner - in particular - regarding the culture of our American Indians.

The DVD is well worth the money as it has extra scenes in it as well as a separate disk of how the movie was made - VERY entertaining!Read full review...

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great title

epic, journey of one man overcoming his humility. i have watch this over and over.

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So much more in blu ray!

I never knew blu ray made things better but I was totally wrong. This is a fantastic film and seeing it in blu ray made it much better! This is a meaningful and emotional film. A special film that will open your heart!Read full review...

Good

Very good movie saw it years ago, want to watch it again
with my husband who has not seen it, it will be a long movie
so we will watch half one night and the rest the next night.

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Dances With Wolves - Best Picture

This set includes the extended version with an additional hour above the theatrical release, which clarifies a lot of questions raised by the theatrical version. Also, the "making of" disc is wonderful. One of my favorite movies!Read full review...

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great movie

in true widescreen format, as filmed, stunning camera work

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Love extended version of the movie than the original version

I remember watching this movie on Netflix few years ago and I enjoyed it. Although, it’s more based on the novel than the non fiction.

Best Entertainment,Good Blu-Ray Movie !!

Amazing Picture,HD-Audio ,Great Experience on this
Blu-ray Disc-Dances With Wolves,A Truly Historic Movie and
Highly Must See Recommended,Fantastic Buy a 5-Star Happy.

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A Magnificent Story!!

This extended version fillls many gaps and adds so much to the story that the regular theatrical movie is totally inadequate. You Will Love It!!

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