The Good, The Bad and the Ugly [Blu-ray]

This standard definition, two-disc collectors set of The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is likely to be valued by anyone familiar with the film and who recognizes it for the unique role it has played in filmmaking. Though not a high-def offering (you'll have to find that at The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo in Blu-ray Packaging) ), this remastered video which includes a substantial amount of original content not seen in the US edition, is a wonderful package. The video quality has been improved through remastering techniques, the surround-sound audio has been included, and the package contains a number of little "gift" items that, although are not necessarily expensive, are quite enjoyable in their own right. For example, the package includes a small set of four original posters for the movie in Italy, Japan, Spain, and the US printed in high quality gloss embossing on card stock. These are physically small, but are so lovingly printed that they are delightful. In addition, a small booklet with items of note from the movie is included, also on high-quality print and paper. Then, in addition to the movie itself (which is on one DVD) a second DVD containing an entire series of extras and bonuses finishes off the set. For the price, its a "tidy little sum" (to quote Angel Eyes), and should more than please any fan of the movie. It's a nice little collectors item package. It is not necessary, and is probably too difficult a task, to here write a long passage about the move itself. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is one of those films that was transcendental, that made its mark so strongly that, for many fans of the genre, divides what "came before" with what "came afterward." Its one of those movies that even those with little interest in Westerns could recognize as substantially different and a substantial contribution to moviemaking. Was it the filming techniques, with ultra-wide angle vistas interposed with tight shots of actors eyes? Or was it the script that asked fundamental questions about life while masquerading as a "Western"? Or was it perhaps the acting, with a magnificent performance of Tuco and also of Blondie, both of which from that point mark both actor's careers? Or was it the haunting and unmistakable music by Sergio Leone that is instantly recognized the world over, even by those who have never seen the movie? Or a combination of all these? I'm not sure, but I, like many others, upon first seeing this movie was instantly and acutely aware that this was something different, something moving and powerful, something with a message, something that bore (and still bears) repeated viewings, something that played around with deep issues and questions in life, and did so in a truly artistic way. Yes, it is hilarious--picture the opening scene where Tuco comes breaking through the windows with the giant turkey bone in his hand and turkey hanging out of his mouth--and yes, we can choose to watch the movie with any number of mindsets. But there are few movies--and this is one of them--where the viewer can be lifted out of the seat into a world of the storyteller so strongly that one truly forgets that it is a movie being watched. It happens more than once in this movie (in the graveyard scene, in the civil war bridge attack scene, and in the stagecoach scene, for example), but few movies ever can reach this level of narrational power. Its irrelevant that it is a Western. These are just the accouterments that allow the story to progress. Its about greed and wealth, law and order, haves and have nots, war and peace. And more than that. Someone once said to me, "Why is it called 'The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly'? There's not really anyone good, bad, or even (really) ugly in the movie!" But you see, that's one of the keys here. If you are looking for "good," "bad," or "ugly" in the story, you've started on the wrong foot. So, maybe, its one of the most deceptive titles in moviemaking. And maybe that's part of the clue to the story itself. Five stars for this wonderful little gift package of one of my favorite movies.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (50th Anniversary Special Edition) I'm a long-time fan of movies and have seen many westerns over my lifetime but Sergio Leone's epic film "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly” is probably the best western I have ever seen. No, I'll take that back. It IS the best western I have ever seen. It currently has a 97% “fresh” rating at Rotten Tomatoes and deserves it. It has a score of 8.9 at the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) making it the 9th best film on IMDb among ALL genres. The musical score by Ennio Morricone is stunning and unforgettable. It is unlike any music score ever heard in a western. It becomes a integral part of this film. And what can I say about Leone’s use of tight close-ups and long, wide shots? They add so much to the character of the movie. Leone was truly an artist. GBU stars Clint Eastwood as “Blondie” (the Good), Lee Van Cleef as “Angel Eyes” (the Bad), and Eli Wallach as “Tuco” (the Ugly). This 1966 film is the last, and best, film of Clint Eastwood’s “Spaghetti” western trilogy, sometimes referred to as the "Dollars Trilogy." But the real star of GBU in my opinion is most assuredly Eli Wallach. He almost steals the show with his very entertaining “antics.” It is without a doubt his best performance in a film, worthy of an Oscar. This 3-disc 50th anniversary edition of GBU has two versions of this great film. On the first disc is the 161-minute version released in the United States in 1968. It also has a full commentary track. On the second disc is the 179-minute 2003 extended English version. It is this version that is closest to what Sergio Leone intended when he made this film in 1966. This disc has two full commentaries on it. The commentaries are done by film historians and/or biographers of Sergio Leone. They are very insightful and entertaining. Both versions have been fully restored. The third disc is filled with miscellaneous tidbits (see below). Talk about extras… Here’s the full rundown on all three discs… Disc 1: - 4K transfer of the Original U.S. Theatrical Cut Available for the first time in HD - New Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas - Trailers From Hell with Ernest Dickerson - Newly Restored 2.0 Mono Audio - Restored 1967 UA Logo - Alternate Scene: The Optical Flip - Deleted Scene 1: Skeletons in the Desert - Deleted Scene 2: Extended Torture Scene - GBU on the: animated behind-the-scenes image gallery - Promoting GBU: Posters & Lobby Cards animated image gallery - Sergio Leone Westerns: Original Theatrical Trailers - Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono - English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio - Optional English subtitles - Reversible Art Disc 2: - 4K transfer of the Extended Cut - Newly Restored 2.0 Mono Audio - Audio Commentary by Film Historian Richard Schickel - Audio Commentary By Noted Cultural Historian Sir Christopher Frayling - English DTS-HD MA 5.1 Audio - Italian Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono - Optional English subtitles Disc 3: - Leone's West: Making Of Documentary (19:55) - Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and GBU Featurette Part 1 (7:48) - Il Maestro: Ennio Morricone and GBU Featurette Part 2 (12:26) - The Leone Style: On Sergio Leone Featurette (23:48) - The Man Who Lost The Civil War: Civil War Documentary (14:24) - Reconstruction GBU (11:09) - Deleted Scene 1: Extended Tuco Torture scene (7:15) - Deleted Scene 2: The Socorro Sequence - A Reconstruction (3:02) - Vignette 1: Uno, Due, Tre (0:40) - Vignette 2: Italian Lunch (0:43) - Vignette 3: New York Accent (0:09) - Vignette 4: Gun in Holster (0:58) - Original French Theatrical Trailer

I'm not a Western fan, but when I had no cable and only bunny ears I watched Fistful Of Dollars, A Few Dollars More, and The Good, The Bad And The Ugly and they were great Westerns! Had to buy them to keep them on my playlists! Definitely worth the watch!

The description makes it sound like this includes both the (newly remastered) theatrical cut and the 2002 extended cut, but that's not the case...sort of. This is the theatrical cut, but it includes the scenes that were added back in the extended cut under extras. Personally it works for me since the redubbed scenes from the extended cut are too distracting anyways. All that aside, it's great, picture quality is perfect.

This is hands down the best this movie has ever looked. As someone who has seen this movie countless times in all kinds of formats, WOW! Will probably pick up the kino version as well. This is one of the best movies of all time.

Great classic movie! Must see by film buffs. I’m trying to watch all of the classics and I was not disappointed. It was filmed in Spain by Italian producers and it has more of European style with broader landscapes, longer pauses and stares. Please don’t judge the movie until you have watched the them the final reel.

A really beautiful transfer. Has a reversible cover which the store page shows both of

La cumbre de un género a veces denostado como fue el spaghetti western, pero que Sergio Leone supo elevar a la categoría de obra maestra con películas como "El bueno, el feo y el malo". Magnífica película con una banda sonora magistral que por sí sola representa a todo el género. La escena final del cementerio de Sad Hill, rodada entre de las localidades burgalesas de Salas de los Infantes, Contreras y Santo Domingo de Silos, es simplemente mítica. Recomendable para todos los amantes del género y del buen cine.

Media and contains quality is excellent.

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C'est pour moi le meilleur de la trilogie des dollars.. Un monument que j'ai dû voir une dizaine de fois, et chaque année c'est pareil, j'ai besoin de ma dose... Une image léchée à la perfection, une réalisation d'enfer, un scénario qui vous tient en haleine, des acteurs, non des "gueules" de cinéma extraordinaires (Ahhh sentenza !), des repliques cultes qui font mouche à chaque fois, une BO mythique... Que demander de plus ? Inutile de préciser que si vous ne vous êtes pas encore procuré ce chef d'œuvre du western en blu ray, vous êtes tout bonnement impardonnable, surtout au prix où on le trouve aujourd'hui ! Quand à ceux qui n'en l'ont pas encore vu... Et bien ceux là, je n'aurais qu'un mot à dire : ils sont du mauvais côté du pistolet chargé... Donc, qu'ils creusent !