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None of the sequels or remakes come close to recreating the heart-wrenching suspense and danger of the original Poseidon Adventure. The difference is the cast. The original actors had truly great acting ability. They were of different ages and had distinct personalities. They were not cookie-cutter pretty faces who get picked off one by one; when someone dies in the original, it makes a big impression. The audience CARES! It doesn't need computer-generated special effects; the panic in the character's voices and faces makes you believe the ship has capsized and everyone is in mortal danger. Shelley Winters, Jack Albertson, and Roddy McDowell will have you biting your nails and reaching for the kleenex. A must-see for disaster movie fans.
One of the original "disaster films" of yesteryear with a "star studded" cast. This brings back memories. A ship turned upside down and having to make your way to the bottom level which is now the top if you possibly want to survive.
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An awesome movie torn to shreds. Color is slightly off in a bad way, sound is tinny and sometimes skippy, the widescreen inside a standard 3:4 aspect screen size is completely insipid. Horrible treatment of any movie, but even more horrible for what movie it is. Worst version I've ever seen. Instead of this one, find the 2-disc special edition 2000 version from FOXHOME. I'm no FOX fan, but they did the widescreen the right way, balanced the color, cleaned up the audio, and added a second disc full of some of the most interesting things! Lobby cards as well, and the boxing is almost directly off the movie posters, and at least reflects the art of the movie. This version, 1 out of 5. The 2-disc 2000 version, 5/5.
This is a good movie. I haven't seen this in years. Are glad to have this in my DVD collection . Audio and video restoration improves movie quality and I enjoy watching after many years.
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I like this original version much better than the later one that was done in the mid-2000's. This DVD plays well, no problems with it or the vendor. This film has major stars in it, and keeps you on your chair with suspense. Good colour, action, music and plot.
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