Prince - Purple Rain 20 th Anniversary Special Edition 2004

Actors: Prince, Apollonia Kotero, Morris Day, Olga Karlatos, Clarence Williams Iii
Directors: Albert Magnoli
Writers: Albert Magnoli, William Blinn
Format: Multiple Formats, Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Special Edition, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
Subtitles: English, Italian, Arab, Romanian, French, Dutch
Dubbed: French
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: R (Restricted)
Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: August 24, 2004
Run Time: 280 minutes

Whether you're hot for extras or simply after a Purple Rain release that does justice to the film, this special edition is the one to spring for. The movie appears in its original widescreen dimension (optimized for widescreen viewing), and its picture is dynamic and grain-free, letting the film's luscious, meticulously patterned colors shine through. Running commentary from director/co-writer/editor Albert Magnoli, producer Robert Cavallo, and cinematographer Donald Thorin highlights both the challenges overcome to make the film and the wonders of working with a musician as prolific and as brilliant as the artist formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince.

Disc 2 offers three short documentaries drawing from contemporary interviews with the filmmakers, the management of First Avenue (the Minneapolis club where Prince began his rise to fame), and members of Prince's former band, The Revolution (including Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman). Footage from MTV's premiere party is notable for the absence of a single worthwhile utterance from any of the party's celebrity attendees, but MTV's flip side saves the day: eight music videos from Prince, the Time, and Apollonia 6. Sizzling, post-film performances of "Take Me with U" and "I Would Die 4 U/Baby I'm a Star" both feature extended instrumental jams and exciting looks at the real-life Revolution's Purple Rain tour.

The only thing missing is movie outtakes, many of which are referenced in Magnoli's commentary. Still, this otherwise definitive Purple Rain is a sumptuous feast for eyes and ears. --Michael Mikesell

Video: PAL, MPEG-2 at 5 231 Kbps, 720 x 576 (1.778) at 25.000 fps
Audio: AC-3 6ch. at 384 Kbps, AC-3 2ch. at 192 Kbps

Tracklist:

DVD1 (114.5 min)

01. Let’s Go Crazy; Nightlife. [8:13]
02. Jungle Love. [2:46]
03. Crazy… at Home. [1:03]
04. Search for Sexy-But-Not-Dirty. [4:04]
05. Take Me With U. [2:54]
06. Wrong Lake. [4:39]
07. The Password. [1:26]
08. Modernaire; Still a Group? [3:25]
09. Morris on the Make. [3:49]
10. The Beautiful Ones. [5:20]
11. Who’s the Lucky Girl? [6:27]
12. Gettin’ Off It. [1:22]
13. Wanna Be a Star? [1:39]
14. The Matter With This House… [2:59]
15. …Across the Generations. [2:40]
16. When Doves Cry. [4:17]
17. Never Get Married. [3:16]
18. Computer Blue. [4:26]
19. Darling Nikki. [2:38]
20. Like Father, Like Son. [1:22]
21. Sex Shooter. [:34]
22. Ride of Rage. [2:58]
23. Breaking Point. [4:15]
24. The Day After; The Bird. [4:16]
25. Purple Rain. [6:24]
26. I Would Die 4 U. [8:52]
27. Baby I’m a Star. [4:59]
28. End Credits. [4:21]
Extra:
- Commentary by Director Albert Magnoli, Producer Robert Cavallo and Director of Photography Donald E. Thorin
- Prince: The Trailers

DVD2 (168.65 min)

- First Avenue: The Road to Pop Royalty
- Purple Rain: Backstage Pass
- Riffs, Ruffles and a Revolution: The Impact and Influence of Purple Rain
- MTV Premiere Party
- The Videos:
01. “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince
02. “Take Me With U” by Prince
03. “When Doves Cry” by Prince
04. “I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m a Star” by Prince
05. “Purple Rain” by Prince
06. “Jungle Love” by the Time
07. “The Bird” by the Time
08. “Sex Shooter” by Apollonia 6



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