4/4  The Seventh Seal
I watched this for the first time last night and was totally blown away. I wish Bergman would've featured Death more. The scenes with him in it were the best in the movie. Revealing look into the human mind. Great film, everyone should wat... (read full)

4/4  As Trombetas do APocalipse
Embora recorra com menor intensidade a sutilezas e simbolismos sofisticados que moldaram as produções subsequentes mais radicais de Bergman, esta obra-prima repleta de imagens memoráveis revela-se uma aventura surpreendente, aliando humor,... (read full)

4/4  Bergman's therapy
Bergman made this movie to ease his angst. His worries about death. He said that it was like painting a painting, and when it was finished he said "here, take it, I don't want it". It was his therapy. And it's such a huanting movie. Amazin... (read full)

4/4  The Seventh Seal Revealed
The best movie ever made. Perfect acting, perfect cinematography. Perfect script, directing and length. Deals with human race issues. If you love cinema, you can't not watch it.

Review I made when I saw it:

The 7S is sublime. I fell ... (read full)

3.5/4  The Seventh Seal Quick Review
Beautiful and haunting, The Seventh Seal is the rare film that deserves it praise. Life, death, religion - questions but no answers except what you take away. It is a bit depressing, but there is also hope. And that is all man can ask for.

2/4  The Seventh Seal Quick Review
Maybe I missed something, but besides the beautiful scenery and interesting sequences with death (few too many) I didn't get it. I know it is a canvas for Bergman, but why do I care. This one is not for me, but many love it.

4/4  The Seventh Seal Quick Review
An amazingly powerful, thoughtful and surprisingly funny film that blew me away the first time I saw it. Loved every minute of it.

5/5 Beautiful, influential and - yes - entertaining
  by S. Rosen (NJ USA)
I finally watched my Blu-ray of Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal (you know, a guy plays chess with Death) and was blown away - what I always assumed (feared?) was a turgid Swedish symbolism-laden piece of homework was entertaining as all get-out. Funny in places, thought-provoking, beautifully filmed, and lovingly restored by Criterion, The Seventh Seal really is must-see material.

5/5 A GREAT CLASSIC!
  by Oscarin (Mexico)
Movie: 5 stars
Video quality: 4 stars( it cant be no more because of the time it was filmed)
Audio quality: 3 stars
Extras: 4 stars

5/5 Beautiful.
  by Brian Lange (Chicago, IL)
Yes, the BD version definitely delivers.

As for the film itself, most of you probably have seen this film or some of his other work... so I won't comment much on the film, but rather the technical aspects of this film. I mean, a knight plays chess with Death, what's not to like about that?

Stunning image quality and sound. It's actually been a while since I've seen an older version, though I think it wasn't even the old Criterion edition. What I can attest to is that, like "Repulsion", the transfer is simply incredible. There is absolutely no way short of a projection of the film itself that will deliver like this one. The subtitles appear to have been modified a little, being translated probably better for today's modern age. The extras are not extensive, but a nice addition to the BD version of the film. Also included is a nice booklet with the film. It could be considered a "collectors" booklet, as it is nicely put together and informative... but to me it's just something that Criterion added as a bonus. Very nice, though.

Bergman's exposures and lighting come through so beautifully in every frame. There are some scenes that come across as "flat" but that has nothing to do with the Criterion transfer and was more than likely on the master print itself. I think this could have been adjusted slightly to get rid of the prominent grays, but it could have been Bergman's intention as well... that I'm not sure about, but it was certainly in the original film. What's gone from the original is a hissy, poppy audio track and there's not a single hint of dust or scratches anywhere. Amazing what Criterion has been doing with these old prints!

Keep in mind the aspect ratio is 4:3, (the ratio of what was previously the standard for TVs), not 16:9. It was common for films of that era to be presented in it's full frame form... if you have a projector setup or large enough widescreen television, don't worry it hardly distracts at all.

Also, you'll be glad to know that Criterion was smart enough to eliminate those ugly blue cases that most BDs are packed in. They have more specially made cases that are clear and just a couple millimeters deeper (the spine, presumably to make more room for the booklets). Much more attractive on your DVD case than a row of neon-blue cases.

5/5 A great package
  by Byron (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
A breathtaking transfer of a classic film and the extras are fantastic. Criterion is sometimes stingy with the extras but they more than make up for it here. 'Bergman Island' alone is worth the purchase price. After I watched the Swedish-language original I even dipped into the English dubbed soundtrack which was surprisingly good. One of my best purchases of the year!

5/5 Criterion's best restoration yet
  by Leah White (Toledo, OH, USA)
The is with out a doubt the best restoration of the Seventh Seal that I have seen. The picture and sound are amazing. If you own it on DVD, it is worth repurchasing it on Blu-Ray for the improved picture quality.