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List Price: $179.99 | | Label: Absurda
Salesrank: 8697
Released: November 25, 2008 |
| Our Price: $108.41 |
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MPAA Rating: Unrated
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Writer, director and artist David Lynch has personally selected these works, including many pieces new to DVD, and a Mystery disc of content taken from Lynch's own personal archives and available only in this box set. BOX SET INCLUDES: ERASERHEAD - REMASTERED VERSION, ERASERHEAD SOUNDTRACK, THE SHORT FILMS OF DAVID LYNCH, THE ELEPHANT MAN, THE ELEPHANT MAN EXTRAS - DVD DEBUT, WILD AT HEART, INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY No. 1 - DVD DEBUT, BLUE VELVET - NEW LYNCH APPROVED 5.1 SOUND MIX, DUMBLAND, MYSTERY DISC - DVD DEBUT, INCLUDES 32 DELETED OR EXTENDED SCENES FROM WILD AT HEART, 40 PAGE COLLECTORS PICTURE BOOK.
David Lynch The Lime Green Set Reviews:
Lime Green Jello 
2009-01-07 - The Lime Green Set will appeal to those already familiar with Lynch's products but who do not yet own some of the work. Interviews and extra features are also included. Although The Set is not a complete filmography, it contains a variety of experiences, from Eraserhead to Dumbland, well worth the price of admission. Some pieces are not for the squeamish, but the jokes are funny, really. And never try to watch a Lynch film on a cell phone.
Perfect for anyone new to Lynch, not so much for existing fans. 
2009-01-02 - If you're a cinephile who is either just getting into Lynch or would like to, then this set would be a great purchase. It's got four of his older masterpieces: Eraserhead, The Elephant Man, Blue Velvet, and Wild at Heart. If you don't have these already, then this is a great buy with enough great extras to justify the price tag. And trust me - this is five-star material. David Lynch is one of the greatest artists in American cinema, and any film aficionado should familiarize themselves with his work.
Unless you're rolling in money, though, this set just isn't worth the cash for people like me who have already seen these four movies. I'm lucky enough to have a very well-stocked local library which already has the Lime Green Set, so I was able to check it out without plunking down the money. I already own copies of the four major films in this set as well as the "Short Films" DVD.
This set really does have some very nice extras that were never previously released. The new deluxe editions of "The Elephant Man" and "Wild at Heart" are fantastic, as is the brand-new 5.1 sound mix on this edition of "Blue Velvet." One reviewer already went through the contents of the mystery disc in thorough detail, so I won't bother to repeat it. "Industrial Symphony No. 1" was very interesting to see. I had never previously seen "Dumbland," and while it's hardly Lynch's best work, it certainly does reflect his absurd sense of humor and is worth checking out.
Bells and whistles aside, it's just not worth the price tag if you've already got the main four films. If you don't have it already, I would recommend picking up the "Short Films of David Lynch" DVD, as there is some very interesting material on that. That'll only cost you $20, though, and the rest of the extras, while very nice, are just padding.
In conclusion - if you don't have the four movies, pick it up. If you do, either rent it, check it out of a library if yours has it, or just wait a year or two for the price to drop to something a little more reasonable. However I will say that besides the Eraserhead disc, which is identical, these are the best releases yet of each of the films included.
Excellent Box Set...very strange title!!!!.....
2008-12-04 - I have just received my copy, and I am pleased overall with my purchase...I do have a few of the films separately, but to have the extras was worth the purchase, especially Industrial Symphony #1 which I own on VHS...My only minor issue...is the packaging...it is the same as the Twin Peaks Gold Set, but the box is somewhat flimsy, and the same with the inside cardboard sleeve that houses the dvds in their trays...You will have to take great care when removing and inserting the sleeve into the box set...other than that...this is a must for any Lynch admirer out there...and yes I would also like to see a "sequel" set, with his other films...like "Lost Highway" in WIDESCREEN!!!!!!
Mystery Disc...Revealed
2008-12-02 - The Mystery Disc includes...
A brief, akward, and occassionally funny intro by Lynch himself.
Over an hour and fifteen minutes worth of interesting unseen footage from WILD AT HEART.
2 episodes of Lynch's absurd and funny online serial, "Out Yonder." For those who are not yet familiar, an episode of "Yonder" is included on DYNAMIC 01: THE BEST OF DAVIDLYNCH.COM. Check it out.
4 absurd episodes of INLAND EMPIRE-related "Rabbits". These were also originally available on Davidlynch.com, although they can no longer be seen there.
A 20 minute montage of experimental work from early in Lynch's career, when he was working on "The Alphabet" and "The Grandmother (both of which are included in THE SHORT FILMS OF DAVID LYNCH)." Deleted footage from both of these films are part of the montage.
A funny, dream-like, and disturbing early short film called "Absurd Encounter with Fear".
Another bizarre short work called "Imaginary Anacin Commercial." As with "Absurd Encounter", "Anacin" calls to mind Lynch's early short work like "The Alphabet" and "The Grandmother."
A trio of fun and highly imaginative short films that Lynch exclusively screened at a trio of festivals (Cannes, Hollyshorts, and Twin Peaks). Two of them are actually more fun to watch backwards on slow-reverse. You'll see what I mean...
A cheap music video of Lynch and Badalamenti's "A Real Indication" from the TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME soundtrack. Great song, bad video.
So, that's the Mystery Disc - a flood of mostly great stuff for the true Lynchophile.
A couple other things you might want to know about the LIME GREEN SET:
The ELEPHANT MAN bonus disc is comprised of three excellent interviews, one of which is a recent interview with Lynch that is both entertaining and revealing. The disc isn't very long, but it is satisfyingly substantive.
There are a number of fun and easy-to-find easter eggs on the BLUE VELVET disc.
The INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY 1 disc comes with a great little documentary featuring old interviews with Lynch, Badalamenti, and Cruise. I mention this because I don't beleive that the original VHS release had this extra material.
OK, that's it...enjoy!
For Lynchophiles......
2008-11-27 - This 10-disc set, released by Lynch's label Absurda, is a mixed bag. Sadly, it is far from comprehensive. Among the 10 discs are such features as BLUE VELVET, WILD AT HEART, THE ELEPHANT MAN, and ERASERHEAD. In addition, INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY #1, SHORT FILMS OF DAVID LYNCH, and DUMBLAND are included on their own platters. An ELEPHANT MAN extra disc features a documentary about the real elephant man, along with stand-alone interviews with John Hurt and Lynch. The Hurt interview appears to be recent, the Lynch one looks archival. A MYSTERY DISC is also included, which is chock full of various goodies, including episodes are RABITS (as seen in INLAND EMPIRE). Finally, there is a CD soundtrack for ERASERHEAD.
For Lynch enthusiasts, this set is a must. Personally, I would have enjoyed seeing the inclusion of all of his feature films to date. Maybe those are coming in another color-themed set (???).
