The Great Escape [DVD] [1963]

good product

A classic war time film that entertains on rainy days over and over!!!

Although a little Hollywoodised if that is a word, the story is very good, sometimes the acting is a little over the top. The strange thing is that the two main stars McQueen and Garner although played two important parts and were billed above Attenborough they never actually played a part in the digging of the tunnels, Garner supplying the escape items he had scrounged and McQueen getting the information on the surrounding countryside for the escape. Also no Americans actually took pace in the escape, they were in the camp and their characters helped as described above, but all Americans were moved from that camp to another camp before the escape took place. Apparently to sell the movie to the cinema going Americans the two actors McQueen and Graner were give major roles

Absolute classic no matter how many times you watch it. This film will go on for ever. Top rated actors are compelling to watch. 10/10 is not enough for this film

Good value for money. Good. Film. Too

At long, long last, I have finally taken the plunge and purchased 'The Great Escape' on Blu Ray. Without further ado, here's what I think of it:Picture: 7/10. To be fair, I am going to give the picture quality a 7. First of all, I just want to say that I can easily see the flaws that many people point out in this area. Some scenes are fuzzy and blurry. The most notable example, in my opinion, is the '4th of July/Moonshine' scene. The exterior shots are fuzzy and blurry, but the interior shots (where the German guards discover 'Tom') are excellent, in my opinion. Also, Steve McQueen's motorbike scenes are nowhere near as bad, fuzzy and blurry as people have said.On a purely personal note, I bought this to replace my DVD copy (which was diabolical, with respect to picture and sound). I can safely tell you that this Blu Ray release did the job quite nicely for me. All things considered, the picture quality is fairly good, crisp and sharp for a 50 year old film. No, it is not the best Blu Ray I've ever seen, not by a long shot, but, for the time being, it is the best looking version of the film we have got, it seems.Sound: 8/10. I would easily give the sound quality a solid 8. The dialogue was crystal clear and Elmer Bernstein's masterful score was excellent to hear in such clarity. If you want to hear 'The Great Escape' in the best possible form, then I urge you to get this.Overall, 'The Great Escape' was not the best looking Blu Ray I've ever watched, not by a long shot. However, having said that, I did find it to be quite satisfactory as I bought it to replace my DVD copy and, quite honestly, it did the job and I am fairly happy with the purchase.Last, but not least, the Special Features. Many reviewers claim that there are none on the disc. This is incorrect; there is a pop-up menu that you need to access to get to them. For the most part, they consist of documentaries and the original theatrical trailer. All things considered, they are very good indeed.So, to finish up, 'The Great Escape' did the job for me on Blu Ray. I really feel that this deserves a fair chance. It may not be the best transfer on the market but, for the moment, it is the one we are going to have to make do with.In the heel of the hunt, don't take my word for it. Buy it for yourself, be sure to give it a fair chance and enjoy it.Thanks for reading this. I hope it helps.

Ok

Probably one of the most important films of all time and generations and I love it from my childhood to adulthood.