I have seen the original film 73 times. I haven't seen the film in a couple of decades. So I rented the DVD from Netflix. It was the director's cut. I have heard that the DC was not good. Everybody was right. The director's cut was definitely not as good as the original. BUT...if you look in the Menu under Special Features, lo and behold the entire original version is right there. That is the one you want to see.

Unbelievably nostalgic yet so fresh! Brilliant DVD, the music is fantastic as always, the sound quality, visuals and whole production amazing. For years I only knew what they looked like in the 90s and later. To see how they looked in the 70s is awesome. I used to feel ambivalent about some of their music, I loved some of it but not all. Having this DVD to play and replay made me realize just what great musicians they were and still are and I usually follow it with Pink Floyd at Live 8, when the four of them got back together again for the first time in years. Amazing to see the march of time in their faces, they're my generation so its not off putting or anything. In fact it just confirms what we've all known for so long, Pink Floyd are Timeless (and still very handsome! I'll always love you David! Sigh!)

If you're a Floyd fan, then you know that the best way to experience their music is with both audio and visual. That's why this new dvd, `Live in Pompeii' is a must have. If you already own and love the video version like I do, you'll be blown away by the dvd. It has both the original version (in pan scan, minus the interviews) and a new director's cut (widescreen, with added interviews) as well. The visuals in this video are just amazing. The ancient amphitheater among the ruins of Old Pompeii is awesome and a great place for the band to play. There is a great mosaic shot of Nick Mason that is pretty trippy. The director's cut has footage from the band's recording of Dark Side, and some great interviews with the guys. This is definitely a must have for anyone's Floyd collection.

Not a lot of people commented this great work of art, Pink Floyd are at their best jamming in the ruins of Pompei, playing wonderful songs like Echoes, or set the control...It seems no one is even trying these days to be original, except for a few british bands, everyone is going for the "cheesy" video, instead of trying something new...