Many people have questioned the release of a "Greatest Hits" with only five years in the business. Britney herself has decided, at this point, to take two years off before she plans on returning to the music scene and reiventing herself. What "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" does is show off Britney's greatest accomplishments. While the CD leaves you wanting more, this DVD satisfies you and captivates the audience.
Many video collections leave something out and causes an uproar because fans wonder why their favorite video wasn't collected. This is not the case here. Every video Spears has done in her career, from "Baby One More Time..." through "My Prerogative" are included. Even a very short clip of the video "Outrageous" that was going to be released along with the movie Catwoman. Someone was very generous in including much more for the fan. There are a great number of videos that are included in the "alternate" menu. With this option, you have the chance to watch unedited versions of videos including "Oops!... I Did it Again" and "Everytime." There are many hidden surprises throughout the DVD, including an acapella "Im A Slave 4 U" with Britney singing too you, an alternate version of "Toxic" that includes the words and has Britney wearing nothing but her diamonds, and a very humrous "Don't Let me be the Last to Know" that takes you on a trip through her vidoes, looking at some of the leading men.
Another thing to gush over is the fact that the international videos have been included. There's the album version of "Overprotected" that was shown overseas in Europe. There's also the remixed version as shown in the United States. "Born to Make You Happy" also has been included and "I Love Rock and Roll" is here. There are many more clips and intimate moments hidden throughout the DVD and it is simply breathtaking and impressive. Even if you are not a fan of Britney's music, I think it would be hard to not marvel at her video work and performances.
In some other review someone complained about the sound quality. It may not be 5.1 surround sound but it doesn't kill the DVD. It's nothing to complain over. The sound quality is great and the visual quality of the DVD is enhanced and looks better than ever. The DVD menu for me was a little hard to navigate at first but I really liked the presentation. The idea was to make the entire DVD like a time capsule- the videos progress from present to the first, "Baby One More Time." They are elso seperated into Britney eras. Different songs from each of the album periods play as you decide which one to go to or where you want to go.
Packaging was also impressive. The booklet that came along with it was nice- a pullout poster of Britney with the video listing included printed on the back. There's also a montage of many pictures and items from Britney's music career, performances, and shows.
If I had to make one complaint about the DVD it would be that with all the extra features that were included, a performance or two from perhaps one of the Video Music Awards- such as the big shocker with Madonna, or even the "Satisfaction/Oops," or "Slave" could have been included. Also, there was a "Megamix" video that Spears released on her website and put alongside her "My Prerogative" video. I'd think they would have found a place for it on the DVD but it is also absent. For me though, these are the only things to complain about.
I was expecting a good DVD but Spears delivered. If this is just the end of a part of her career, I look forward to see where she's willing to go in the future. Looking at this DVD, it was fun to see the "Sometimes" Britney after seeing her more haunting side as featured in "Everytime." It was fun seeing the "Lucky" Britney and then being able to see her take a personal stance and attack towards being famous in "My Prerogative." Of course, it was nice to see that racey side of her in "Baby One More Time" and then see her rather mature and scandelous side in modern day in the "Outrageous" clip.
In all, this was one great DVD that exceeds expectations. There is no need to list the content really because every video she's done is here. The quality all around is impressive and definately worth your money, attention and would make a great gift to anyone looking for some good entertainment from the artist Britney Spears.
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