NFL Greatest Follies – Volume Four (Warner DVD)
Picture:
C+ Sound: C+ Extras: C+ Compilation: C+
The NFL
has a sense of humor about itself when it comes to its history and they know
that is also good business. NFL Greatest Follies – Volume Four is
the latest of a successful series of such amusing narrated showcases that have
been going on for decades. Fans have
been aware of the previous volumes, but for those who are not, even a non-fan
can enjoy how funny many of the situations are and footage is.
Running
about an hour, we learn about helmet radios, strange plays, problems in the
field and other strange goofs you will not necessarily see during regular
broadcasts. Also, even with HDTV, there
is still something great about seeing these on film that the best video cannot
compete against.
The 1.33
X 1 image is a mix of various film footage that is usually in good shape, in
part because the NFL still films all their games and keeps their archive in
excellent shape reportedly as seriously as any major Hollywood studio, all in
16mm. There is still softness depending
on the shot and transfer, but looks good for this format. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sometimes goes
monophonic if the footage is older, but plays well otherwise. Extras just add more of the same funny
footage.
– Nicholas Sheffo
