The Lost World (1960/1925)

Great quality for an old movie.

I purchased the Blu-ray version imported from Spain. The cover show the title in Spanish, "El Mundo Perdodo". The Spanish import version is an all-region version, whereas the other Blu-ray edition that can be purchased is region-specific and will not play in players sold in North America.I previously owned a DVD copy of "The Lost World", and the technical quality was awful to say the least. It wasn't due to the DVD format - the DVD format is easily capable of providing video quality substantially better that what was presented on that DVD. It is anyone's guess how that DVD was produced, but my guess is that it was made from some old videotape, probably not VHS or Beta, but more likely one that had been produced for local TV stations to use. I'm only guessing, but you get the point.No noteworthy technical problems with this Blu-ray edition, and I am thankful for a high-quality copy of this old favorite. I also appreciated the fact that the way it was done in regards to menu was kept very simple, in contrast with many Blu-ray discs that were produced by someone who could not resist taking advantage of every possible feature of the Sony format only to end up with something that is annoying to a lot of people. There are a few places where at first I thought there was maybe a slight degradation in hue and saturation, along with contrast, but more typically the contrast and saturation are excellent. I was forced to conclude that this is how it appeared when originally shown in theaters, i.e., it was simply the way some of the scenes were photographed. In any case, the video quality is EXCELLENT. In terms of sharpness and detail, it holds it own against some of the better Blu-ray discs I own. And there aren't any issues with sound. Perfectly clear from start to finish, with good dynamic range, and I never had any difficulty making out the dialog, which contrasts sharply with almost all of the stuff that you get on television nowadays. The default audio track is a Spanish dub, but you merely have to select audio track #2, which is the original English, and in stereo. All in all a true joy that met all expectations and did not disappoint in any way. In fact, this old favorite that I could barely stand to watch on that horrible DVD is now one of my very favorites in my modest Blu-ray collection. In the interest of completeness I should probably also mention Jill St. John. After the helicopter lands, she steps out and hands her little poodle to one of the men standing outside, then steps out wearing that long yellow dress, unbuttoned in front to the waist and wearing a matching pair of short shorts underneath. Nice outfit.

This (as indicated in the other reviews) is one of the gems of the early 1960's, long before any CGI effects for dinosaurs. In those days, the studio made its dino's by dressing up an iguana, alligator or other reptile. Then the animal was filmed close up and superimposed on the screen with the normal sized actors. It was all great fun.The Plot: An eccentric biologist tries to convince the scientific community of today that he has seen a lost world where dinosaurs still live. He outfits an expedition to return with proof of his claim.The Story: Professor Challenger returns from an expedition in the Amazon basin where he addresses the scientific community, claiming he has seen a dinosaur on the rim of a plateau. He is hooted by the assemblage and becomes indignant, daring his listeners to finance a second expedition and accompany him as observers. He finds his support and returns to the lost plateau by helicopter.Dinosaurs are not in evidence, although there are many loud sounds in the night. Investigating a crashing (of trees) sound the group circles to find their helicopter (and only means of transport off the plateau) smashed.Eventually the group is favored by the appearance of a grass-eating dinosaur courtesy of Frosty the poodle. The group goes through a series of adventures and winds up being captured by the unfriendly local natives. They are to be featured as the main course for the evening meal. However, as they await their fate, they meet with a blind prisoner who advises them of a way out - and a cache of diamonds.The group, led by a native girl they befriended earlier, travel through underground cavern chased all the while by hungry natives (quick men! Our dinner is getting away!) when at last they reach the promised chamber (sealed by a door) and are able to stop the pursuers.Greed and revenge take hold (you'll have to watch the movie for all the details) and another dinosaur awakens from a lake near at hand. The lake dino gobbles up one of the expedition and threatens the rest as they try to break a rock dam holding back a pool of lava.The group eventually escapes and Prof. Challenger has a dino egg to offer as proof to the scientific community. But just then an eruption shakes the ground and the Prof. drops the egg. All is not lost though; inside is a living baby T-Rex.+++++++++By today's standards, we would all hoot at this film. But in its day it was very exciting to watch. No great effects here - in fact, some of them are downright hokey, but it's all in fun - and this is a fun movie to watch. The story itself is not bad, if sometimes cliché-ish.Not yet available of DVD, but we can always hope. Still the VHS (full screen) is not bad and is reasonably priced. Great for a rainy afternoon's entertainment.** Recommended **~P~

I have been working with great movies from Jules Verne (his works, made into movies) and Irwin Allen (Around the world in 80 days).These movies give a kid the escape. Make it possible.Remote speaker systems make movie watching just like being in the theaters, the buildings, which we hardly visit anymore. Excepting to see a much looked forward to public movie we can watch and experience together.But, to use these modern day electronic attractions by Amazon, inventors of remote speaker systems. They get me to go/visit the theaters once again, if only in my imagination. I can even study the words used in the movies, define them and enhance my own understanding of our mixed cultural nation, continuing the journey of a 70s child, exploring the world.A philosopher I am only recently becoming acquainted with, L. Ron Hubbard, told me "we owe a great deal to these old philosophers, who have had something to say, down through the ages."Yes, these great movies do have something to say. With remote speaker/adapter systems and Amazon instant video, viewing experience, is indeed, like going to the movies. Like the olden days. Life like sound to make scary, scary. Good, portable, inexpensive, access to make things economical.A wondrous world indeed, these writers of the past created.And what we can do with them.

Not that I have a proper machine (That I Bought from you) I can play my Specialty Marked Movies!

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Vielen Dank an Koch Media für diese Super Special 2-Disc Blu-ray+DVD Edition Veröffentlichung, da gibts nichts zu meckern, ich bin wirklich sehr positiv überrascht und begeistert, diesen 57 Jahre alten Monster-Klassiker in einer Top Bild- und Tonqualtät zu erleben. Ein sehr schöner Dinosaurier-Klassiker zum immer wieder anschauen. Die Blu-ray hat ein sehr schönes Wendecover, ohne das störende FSK-Logo, und paar nette Extras sind auch mit auf den 2 Scheiben. Ich kann diese Blu-ray bedenkenlos weiterempfehlen.Klarer Kauftipp von mir !!!Mein Fazit: 5 von 5 Sternen

Pour son second long métrage, le réalisateur et producteur Irwin Allen s'attaque à un monument de la littérature qu'est le Monde Perdu de Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sorti en 1960, il a connu un gros succès et permis au réalisateur de débuter une carrière florissante dans le domaine du fantastique et de la science-fiction. Alors bien sûr, tous les clichés y passent et la marque de fabrique d'Allen y est déjà bien installée : action, effets spéciaux, décors gigantesques, humour et personnages attachants. N'essayez surtout pas de voir le film comme une adaptation fidèle des écrits de Doyle car là vous seriez déçus. Ici, c'est d'abord et surtout un beau livre d'images conçu pour se détendre et s'évader pendant deux heures : du divertissement du dimanche soir !Pour ce qui est de l'édition commentée, il s'agit du double DVD paru chez Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment en septembre 2007. Disponibles dans un boitier amaray noir, deux disques sont présents : l'un pour le film de 1960 et le second pour la version de 1925 restaurée.En ce qui concerne les détails techniques, sachez que le film d'Allen est d'une durée de 96 minutes au format d'origine 2.35:1 cinémascope anamorphique 16:9. La copie a été restaurée en version française, anglaise et espagnole avec les sous-titres disponibles pour ces langues (En close caption pour le français). Les couleurs sont magnifiques et les noirs profonds. Belle qualité des détails.En ce qui concerne les suppléments, là encore c'est pas mal : une featurette d'époque intitulée "The Lost World : Footprints on Sands of Time" (3'), Nouvelles d'époque "Fox Movietone News" (1'), bande annonce d'époque (3'), Comic Book (32 images), galerie de photos (Près de 300 photos de coulisses, promotions, publicités, affiches, créations et dessins préparatoires). Sur le second disque, le film de 1925 dure 75 minutes et est restauré d'après les archives de George Eastman House avec la bande annonce d'époque et 7 minutes de scènes coupées.Il s'agit d'une édition Zone 1 NTSC uniquement visible qu'avec du matériel multi-zones.