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Red Shoes (Full Screen)

Moira Shearer (Actor), Marius Goring (Actor), Michael Powell (Director), Emeric Pressburger (Director) | Rated: Unrated | Format: DVD
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While Powell and Pressburger's classic adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Red Shoes is a luscious film, this new Criterion treatment of the restored version gives us all a special reason to rewatch this dance nightmare yet again. With Martin Scorsese's explanation, on disc 1, of the huge task accomplished in its restoration, one not only marvels at how such a fine feature was allowed to accrue mold and scratches, but also at how lucky we are to have a clean Technicolor-like copy available to future viewers. Perhaps some of us are normally underwhelmed by studying cinematic restoration, but in this case the compare and contrast between old and new is astonishing.

Criterion's addition of an entire second disc of extras relating to The Red Shoes' conception, execution, and restoration gives the viewer a holistic glimpse into what is arguably the finest ballet film ever made. This second extras disc, including lengthy interviews with Thelma Schoonmaker Powell (Powell's widow and the film's editor) and audio commentary by Ian Christie, stars Julian Craster (Marius Goring) and Vicky Page (Moira Shearer), cinematographer Jack Cardiff, composer Brian Easdale, and filmmaker Martin Scorsese, giving one the typical multifaceted view of conditions that made the film possible. A half-hour long documentary, also called "The Red Shoes" (2000), fleshes out further the history of adapting a short story into cinema that feels like theater. But the most unique gems here are the creation and restoration tales surrounding the movie's finest scene: the dance sequence in which Vicky is swept away by her charmed red slippers. "The Red Shoes Sketches," an animated film made from Hein Heckroth's painted storyboards, is a fascinating look at this ballet sequence, as it shows how closely the set design emulates the cartoonish, fantastical original conceits. Jeremy Irons's reading of the fairy tale over the film is also mesmerizing. The only corny inclusion in the extras is a slide show of Scorsese's collection of Red Shoes memorabilia. In all, Criterion's treatment of this film about passion turned obsession does well to mimic The Red Shoes thematically by studying the movie with an equally passionate stance. --Trinie Dalton

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A glorious Technicolor epic that influenced generations of filmmakers, artists, and aspiring ballerinas, The Red Shoes intricately weaves backstage life with the thrill of performance. A young ballerina (Moira Shearer) is torn between two forces: the composer who loves her (Marius Goring), and the impresario determined to fashion her into a great dancer (Anton Walbrook). Criterion is proud to present The Red Shoes in its DVD premiere.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Criterion Rules, Mar 31 2001
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R Stevens (St Albans, Herts United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Red Shoes (Full Screen) (DVD)
The best mastering i've seen of this film.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing movie and a great addition to a film buffs collection, Aug 24 2010
This review is from: The Red Shoes (Criterion) (DVD)
I think this movie really is in a league of its own. The story, ballet scenes, music, acting are all great. I've read some reviews regarding the quality of the picture. Criterion did a wonderful job restoring the picture. The picture quality is amazing and there aren't any scratches or dust particles that show up on the screen.

There's a little sticker shock, but definately worth it. And it includes a whole bunch of extras. The film really is a gem in my eyes, and I recommend it to film buffs everywhere.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars a major first for the movies, April 20 2004
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Ted "Ted" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Red Shoes (Full Screen) (DVD)
This review is for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film.

This film is well known and the first technicolor film about ballet. It is based loosely on the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the same name. In this version, a ballerina with great potential is forced to make a decision between her promising career and her lover. The film has a famous 15 minute ballet sequence that has been adored throughout the ages.

The DVD includes the following special features.

A slide show of martin scorsese's collection of lobby cards related to the film.

Theatrical trailer

Slide show of publicity and production photos

series of paintings with alternate angle shot that has side by side comparisons between the ballet sequence with the storyboard paintings.

a partial Powell & Pressburger filmography with photos and clips of some of their films. (some of which were subsequently released by Criterion Collection

full length audio commentary

audio of Jeremy Irons reading the Andersen tale and excerpts of film novelization by Powell & Pressburger.

The films of Powell & Pressburger have been imitated many times by modern filmmakers and this isno exception.

a must for ballet enthusiasts and Criterion fans.

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