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Shout Factory released the "Don Knotts 5-Film Collection" blu-ray set under their Shout Select imprint. The following films are included in this release: "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" (1966), "The Reluctant Astronaut" (1967), "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1968), "The Love God?" (1969) and "How to Frame a Figg" (1971). This set actually represents the bluray debut of "The Love God?" whereas the other four films had been previously released as stand alone blu-rays which currently fetch a 20 dollar asking price a piece. On the other hand, this Shout Select release only set me back $31.99. If you only want "The Love God?" on blu-ray having already owned the previous stand-alone Universal blurays of the other four films, the Shout Select release might be a bit of a tough sell. I did not own the other four films on blu-ray though, so this Shout Select blu-ray set was a no brainer representing tremendous value.
Disc 1 contains "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" and "The Reluctant Astronaut". Both films utilize the same HD masters used in the prior stand alone Universal blu-rays. "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" is presented its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio whereas "The Reluctant Astronaut" is presented in its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio. Both films utilize the AVC codec featuring robust bits rates usually hovering between the upper 20's and low 30's so no compression artifacts are to be found. Both films feature healthy grain structures along with terrific detail and contrast levels. Sound is presented in English DTS-HD 1.0 master audio for both films.
Disc 2 contains "The Shakiest Gun in the West" and "The Love God?" with the former presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio while the latter is presented in 1.85:1. Both films again utilize the AVC codec with the former having a bit rate hovering between the upper 20's/lower 30's (this is the same transfer from the Universal blu-ray) while the latter usually hovers around the mid 20's. Both films look excellent and with "The Love God?" previously only available on DVD, having it now finally in high definition is a treat. Sound for "The Shakiest Gun in the West" is in English DTS-HD 1.0 master audio while "The Love God" is English DTS-HD 2.0 master audio.
Disc 3 contains "How to Frame a Figg" which again utilizes the same transfer from the previous Universal blu-ray. The film is presented in it its original 1.85:1 aspect ratio with a bit rate hovering between the mid and upper 20's. Like the other 4 films in this collection, this film similarly looks great in all respects. Sound is presented on English DTS-HD 1.0 master audio.
English subtitles are available on all five films for the hearing impaired.
Special features are contained on disc 3 as follows:
- Don Knotts Guest Stars On The Red
Skelton Show: "Deadeye And The
Gunslinger" (25 min. 26 sec.)
- Trailers From Hell: "The Ghost And Mr. Chicken" (2 min. 39 sec.)
- Trailers From Hell: "The Love God?"
(2 min. 44 sec.)
- Theatrical Trailers For Each Film
- Image Gallery
- TV Spots
- Savings Bond PSA
- Radio Spots
Overall this is a great blu-ray release by Shout Factory offering tremendous value. All 5 films look and sound fantastic. Sprinkle in some nice special features and it comes highly recommended.
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I suppose SOME folks will put Don Knotts is a category of "LOVE 'em or HATE 'em."
Don Knotts is an acquired-taste like The Stooges; Marx Bros.; Stan & Ollie; Little Rascals.I've always loved Don Knotts' performances, and it was a thrill to be seated next to him[and John Wayne] on a TWA flight back during my Vietnam-years. If I didn't, still, haveDon's autograph I'd think it was a flash-back, or something, from my Summer of '67.Whatever your reasoning, THIS collection is worth keeping. . . for YOUR memories!Pretty nice price for all the movies and bonus materials you get.HIGHLY collectible collection. By the way, the FIRST SEASON of The Andy Griffith Show isSTILLavailable on Blu-Ray. I bought THAT collection, but, evidently, not many OTHERS did!
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