2008 Olympics: Beijing 2008 Complete Opening CeremonyFrom Ten Mayflower
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Product Description
This 2-volume set is your opportunity to once again witness the most memorable Opening Ceremony in Olympic history...the complete 4-hour extravaganza from beginning to end. A special index allows you to easily navigate throu the entire ceremony.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #134 in DVD
* Brand: Team Marketing
* Released on: 2008-09-30
* Rating: NR (Not Rated)
* Formats: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
* Original language: English
* Number of discs: 2
* Running time: 240 minutes
Features
* 2-volume set
* Witness the most memorable Opening Ceremony in Olympic history
* The complete 4-hour extravaganza from beginning to end
* Special index allows you to easily navigate throughout the entire ceremony.
Customer Reviews
Once-in-a-lifetime, thrilling event!
This is a real treasure -- the once-in-a-lifetime Opening Ceremonies to watch and enjoy over and over again. Other reviewers have been picky about the commentary, etc., but don't let that deter you. This is an absolutely thrilling DVD. It was incredible to see the first time on television; it's just as exhilarating and amazing on DVD. Plus, now you can really take your time to study and re-study the unbelievable imagination, logistics, and expertise that put together this extravaganza. It's pretty safe to say that nothing like this will ever be seen again (what other country could come up with this budget, or these many people?). I fully recommend this DVD, you'll be delighted to have it and treasure it for years.
Disappointment in NBC Opening Ceremony DVD
This DVD is exactly like NBC's US broadcast less commercials. With all those cameras you would think they could have included new footage and changed the perspectives. This is not the full 4-hour Opening Ceremony but portions of this magnificent program. Volume I is of the Opening and Volume II is of the athletes marching and Closing. I personally wanted more from Volume I and was disappointed and I think the at home viewer who wanted to see more than the TV broadcast will not be satisfied. It misses the full aura and the flow of this huge, stylized, one in a lifetime production. Must be nice to have the only licensed product.
Since I didn't see this originally, this is nothing short of spectacular!
Sound is mixed I will admit, but other than that, this is amazing! My HD TV and upconvert DVD player makes this look 90-95% HD quality. Colours are bright and sharp. Forget about it being complete or not. You're not getting anything better than this. Pick it up!
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