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Combining a feature booklet and a DVD bearing the most complete silent film print available in public of the movie (which was heavily censored in its first release in 1929), the Criterion release of Pandora's Box makes this silent classic available to the masses, separate from the usual and rare select showings in limited cities in the U.S. G.W. Pabst's classic starring Louise Brooks is accompanied by four different musical scores, which are user selectable, including a 'period score' for the time of its release in 1929. The original film was shot on location inside a dirigible hanger in Staaken, Germany (suburb of Berlin), the home of Staaken Studios. This site was the same sight used by Fritz Lang in the making of his own classic, Metropolis. Pabst's film company, Nero Film AG, rented the facilities in the fall of 1928. Shooting ran non-stop for five weeks. The studios long since gone, today the site consists of a soccer field and a public park. Louise Brooks' performance as Lulu placed her into the pantheon of silent cinema. Her impact was best described by the British film critic Kenneth Tynan: "She was the most seductive, sexual image of a woman ever committed to celluloid." Long live the memory of Louise Brooks, the goddess of the silent screen. - Phil VorwaldRead full review
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Essential viewing and reading for fans of Hollywood silents. A milestone film showcasing the delightful Louise Brooks in one of her legendary roles. This is a beautifully packaged item with fabulous top quality content.
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I first became aware of the films of Louise Brooks after listening to the OMD song "Pandora's Box" as well as the music video of the same. The video clips showed me the range of expression of the actress, leading me to buy the DVD. The DVD transfer of the movie is uniformly excellent allowing the viewer to see Ms. Brooks nonverbal expression of the role she played w/such nuances reflected in her facial expression & body language.
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Have loved Louise Brooks' silent films for years. And PANDORA'S BOX from Criterion is my favorite! This DVD is full of special features and I was lucky enough to get it from a great seller willing to let go of their copy for a reasonable price (usually well over $100 used) since its OOP. Criterion really needs to do a restoration for a blu ray release. But as is I will cherish this edition for the time being. They don't make great films like this anymore. Brilliant masterpiece!! This is a must have in any serious film fan's collection.
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Back in the 90's I bought Kino's VHS version of Pandora's Box. What a difference a decade makes. This restoration is a marvel! The image is as clean as you could ever expect for an 80-year-old film. No, better. You get four different accompanying scores to choose from--I prefer the modern orchestra and jazz improv versions. Scoring is a very big deal when you're watching a silent film, and the choices offered here are a vast improvement over Stuart Oderman's faux-decadent accompaniment on the Kino release, which I never felt was up to the task. This being a Criterion DVD release, you get a number of extras--perhaps the most important being the inclusion of Lulu in Berlin, Richard Leacock's 1974 interview with Brooks, which for me was as much of a selling point as the film itself. An exceptional Criterion release. Gorgeous packaging to boot.Read full review
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