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Post #218236

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TheCassidy
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Info & Help: Looking for... Raiders Of The Lost Ark - on HDTV
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Date created
13-Jun-2006, 2:23 PM
To be honest with all of you, the version I downloaded looks really, really nice, but that's about it.

There are some really annoying cuts that conformed to the TV version. Here's what is bad about it:

    Removal of frames from Hovito chase scene - no native ass!
      Horrid cuts to commercials "boxes" some shots, particularly the establishing shot of the Raven's Nest bar.
        Offensive words changed, interestingly though, upon the Nazi's arrival on the Bantu Wind, Indy originally says "Holy shit." In this version he says "Oh my God," unlike the mid 80's TV version where he said "Holy smokes."
          Dirt and scratches visible on the transfer - mind you, I like this but I know most of you won't.

          Here's what is good about it:

            If someone were to take the time and effort, this could easily become the best looking version of Raiders.
              None of the violence is cut, unlike the native ass, which is weird.
                The commercial cuts last only a few frames on either side of the cut, simply put - it is salvageable if one were to cut in frames from a similar source at the correct resolution.
                  As I said before, this aired in 2002 so none of the digital clean-ups are present.

                  Wonder if anyone would be willing to take this on...?