The Black Rose
- August 16, 2019
- Vincent Brandt
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Reviews
- The collection features beautifully photographed films with stunning sets and costumes, particularly in the color films.
- Tyrone Power delivers strong performances, supported by a talented cast including Orson Welles, Rita Hayworth, and Gene Tierney.
- The set includes valuable extras such as commentaries, interviews, and collectible postcards, making it a great addition for fans of classic cinema.
- The films are often historically inaccurate and feature weak scripts, which may disappoint viewers looking for authentic historical narratives.
- Some films in the collection, particularly 'The Black Rose', are criticized for poor casting and lackluster performances from supporting actors.
- The collection lacks widescreen formatting, and some DVDs reportedly have playback issues, detracting from the viewing experience.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the box set is characterized by a blend of action, adventure, and melodrama, featuring a Hollywood-style narrative with predictable outcomes and numerous plot twists. While some viewers appreciate the romantic and adventurous elements, others criticize the simplification of the plot and the omission of key storylines, such as Maryam's search for her husband. Overall, the storytelling is engaging but varies in depth and moral complexity across the films.
“I would recommend this box set to anyone that loves action adventure and great storytelling, for the price of one CGI.”
“The movie manages to pack a lot of story into its 2-hour running time, but never seems rushed.”
“One of my very favorite movies for story, actors, and the actress Cecile Aubry - one of her only appearances in US films.”
“The plot is very different, leaving out most of the interesting episodes, especially Maryam's epic search for her husband.”
“Typical Hollywood swashbuckling story that ends predictably.”
“I really enjoyed it, quite romantic and full of adventure, but quite melodramatic and simplified the plot a little too much.”
- optimization8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not specifically address the optimization of the films in terms of technical performance or efficiency. Instead, they focus on the quality of performances, direction, and cinematography, highlighting the strengths of the actors and the overall enjoyment of the films. Therefore, there is no clear consensus on optimization as it relates to technical aspects.
“For brilliant direction, performances, and cinematography, the Oscar-winning 'Blood and Sand' is fantastic and is my favorite film in the set.”
“It also has my favorite performance of Power's - in, not surprisingly, the best role - of the five films.”
“Enjoyable old movie with what could best be described as a 'laid back' performance by Orson Welles.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in this collection is described as beautiful, complementing the stunning photography of the films. While it is considered essential for Tyrone Power fans, it also appeals to general enthusiasts of 1940s films and historical dramas, with each DVD featuring the original soundtrack as a separate audio track.
“The music, too, is also beautiful.”
“This collection would probably be called a must-have for Tyrone Power devotees; it is a 'nice to have, if not essential' collection for those who enjoy 1940s films generally, like Power well enough, and enjoy beautifully photographed historical dramas with good musical scores.”
“Each DVD also contains a separate audio track of each film's original soundtrack.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment in the outside cover artwork for "Captain from Castile," feeling it doesn't reflect the film's essence. However, the individual DVD covers are praised for their stunning design, and the film restoration work is noted as impressive.
“The artwork on the individual DVD covers is stunning, and there is some wonderful film restoration done.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no issues such as skips or freezes when playing DVDs on standard DVD/VHS players, contradicting some negative reports.
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect is positively highlighted, with users appreciating the thoughtful packaging and valuable extras such as miniature lobby cards, documentaries, and advertising galleries included with the movie discs.
