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4.0 out of 5 stars
Two great "American Graffiti" films for the price of one!, May 10 2004
This review is from: American Graffiti Drive-In Double Feature (DVD)
The AMERICAN GRAFFITI DRIVE-IN DOUBLE FEATURE DVD is absolutely entertaining to watch as only George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola could offer!! This DVD (part of Universal's Franchise Collection of film series made by the studio for affordable prices on DVD) contains the two full-length films AMERICAN GRAFFITI (George Lucas,1973) and its sequel MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITI (B.W.L. Norton,1979) and is actually a double-sided disc,one movie on both sides instead of two discs which is mislabeled.First,AMERICAN GRAFFITI is beautifully presented in its original glorious anamorphic widescreen format (2.35.1) along with Dolby Digital Surround Sound and contains the original theatrical trailer and documentary THE MAKING OF AMERICAN GRAFFITI which runs close to 80 mins.Then,MORE AMERICAN GRAFFITI is presented in a crisp,clear new anamorphic widescreen transfer (1.85.1 to 2.35.1).The second film was shot using different camera processes which explains the differences in aspect ratios.The 1.85.1 ratio was used for some of the Vietnam and non-objectionable scenes while the 2.35.1 Panavision format is used for mostly the innovative split-screen techniques and race sequences which is interesting to watch,but it's not the best sequel.The two films and a eye-catching cover art makes this set a must for any fan of the films and that the first film alone would serve as the inspiration for the classic TV sitcom HAPPY DAYS!!! Thanks to Universal and lets hope that they will make some more Franchise Collection releases like the John Hughes films,and The Mummy as well!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
50's car movies, Feb 12 2011
This review is from: American Graffiti Drive-In Double Feature (DVD)
My husband has all the 50's car movies on DVD except this one. I got it for his birthday & I know he'll be thrilled when he gets it. He's been looking & can't find it, but I did. Great movie for anyone around in the 50's & love old cars & to see some some of the young actors that have grown into great adult stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great movie, Dec 26 2011
This review is from: American Graffiti Drive-In Double Feature (DVD)
My wife and I just watched this movie on Christmas Eve for the first time since it was released. Brought back a lot of great memories of our youth.
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