Quo Vadis (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Quo Vadis is one of those large scale biblical epics that has withstood
the test of time. and as they did with special edition dvds of Ryan's
Daughter, Dr. Zhivago, Mutiny on the Bounty, Grand Prix, Ben-Hur and How
The West Was Won Warner Brothers Home Video has done a splendid job of
restoring and remastering the film. but why the break??? a 2hr.52min.film
can easily fit on one side of one disc.

It bares repeating that this film was made before the invention of Cinemascope or any widescreen process. So, I don't want to hear anyone complaining about this being a "Full Screen Version". That is the only way it can be viewed. Also, even though Miklos Rozza's score is not as dramatic as Ben Hur, or any others he composed during this time period, there is obvious similarities to Ben Hur. Close to the end of the film, the march he used at the end of the Chariot Race of Ben Hur is exactly duplicated note for note. Also, throughout the film, those with a good ear will notice other similarities to Ben Hur.

I have been waiting for "Quo Vadis " on DVD for years to complete the " Ben Hur" , " King of Kings " trilogy. Considereing the stunning
presentation of "King of Kings " I was sure "Quo Vadis was going to be on an equal par especially since it was remastered in an ultraresolution.

What a disappointment. Image appeared flat and the technicolor was pale and lackluster. A far cry from the "King of Kings" presentation.
I hope the blu ray disc due out for Easter is an improvement.

Following a long-overdue restoration process, this 2-Disc special edition of MGM's epic Quo Vadis is finally available. Quo Vadis easily ranks among Ben-Hur, The Greatest Story Ever Told, and The Ten Commandments as one of the greatest religious epics ever. Adapted from Henryk Sienkiewicz's 1895 historical novel, Quo Vadis, the 1951 film stars Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr, Leo Genn, Peter Ustinov, with Finlay Currie, Felix Aylmer and Abraham Sofaer. The film's title refers to a meeting between St Peter and Jesus in the New Testament where Peter, fleeing from the persecution of Emperor Nero, asked Jesus, "Domine, quo vadis?" (Lord, whither goest thou?). Jesus replied, "Whither I go, thou can not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards." Peter returned to Rome where he was crucified at the foot of the Vatican Hill.

Set in Rome under during the reign of the Emperor Nero (Peter Ustinov) around AD 64, Quo Vadis chronicles the love story between a young slave girl Lygia (Deborah Kerr), and a Roman General, Marcus Vinicius (Robert Taylor), while also depicting the larger conflict between Christianity and the corruption of the Roman Empire. Lygia is a Christian convert, and Marcus Vinicius is a warrior. Their unlikely love story unfolds against a background of Nero's insane atrocities. Few would disagree that Ustinov sets the standard for film villains, and his performance as the Emperor Nero carries the three-hour film. He burns Rome and blames the Christians. He crucifies Peter upside-down. He throws the Christians to the lions. If Ustinov's performance isn't reason enough to experience this film, then the set designs, costumes, and musical score are.

Despite its DVD restoration, viewers deserve to experience Quo Vadis on the big screen. Although it did not win in any category, it was nominated for eight Academy Awards. Peter Ustinov won the Golden Globe Award Best Supporting Actor. Highly recommended.

G. Merritt

At last another great roman epic is officially released in special dvd edition format so now u can add it in your historical dvd collection but what about other classics unreleased like AD Anno domini (1985) the unofficial sequel to the jesus of nazareth series ?
WE WANT THIS ALSO SOON...