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Posted by Greg Davis (Member # 2687) on 09-15-2004, 04:47 PM:

I saw at suncoast video a new double disc thing for fear and loathing. i really really really wanted it, but it was 40 bucks, and i own the regular one anyway. has anyone seen it? heard of it? is it different? im a big hunter s thompson fan, would like to see some interviews on it [thumbsup]

Posted by Bobby Henderson (Member # 840) on 09-15-2004, 05:42 PM:

I'f you're a big fan of the film and a big Hunter S. Thompson fan as well then the movie might be a good purchase. Shop around though. I've seen the Criterion version at places like Best Buy for significantly less than $40 (but still above $30).

The Criterion version has more extras than the original Universal disc. Also, the Criterion version sports DD 5.1 and DTS 5.1 audio tracks. The Universal disc very strangely only has DD 2.0 (in spite of the fact it was released in theaters quad format SR/SRD/DTS/SDDS).

Posted by Bill Gabel (Member # 1105) on 09-15-2004, 05:46 PM:

The Criterion Edition of "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" has been on the market since Feb of 2003. It has a newer transfer and a DTS track besides a Dolby Digital track, director's commentary, interviews and a lot more stuff. It's worth the $40.00, if you like Hunter S. Thompson. [thumbsup]

Posted by Ron Lacheur (Member # 1126) on 09-16-2004, 12:25 AM:

Just adding my 2 cents. It's worth the money [Smile]

The 2nd disc is loaded with features.