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I gotta give it up for the girl - she knows VIDEOS!

Brett D. Cullum | Houston, TX United States | 11/10/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"No matter what you think of Britney from her private life to her shows or her music, this is the ultimate way to see her. This collection moves from the most recent "My Perogative" all the way back to her first hit "Baby One More Time". Each video looks incredible, and there are even alternate versions and hidden footage throughout to keep you entertained for hours. The sound mix is a very strong stereo (oddly not 5.1 surround). She's a pioneer in the visual medium, and this collection proves how very strong she is in the music video. It's a stunning collection that represents the best of her career in one convenient package.

01. MY PREROGATIVE*
02. OUTRAGEOUS*
03. EVERYTIME*
04. TOXIC*
05. ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
FEATURING MADONNA
06. BOYS (THE CO-ED REMIX)
FEATURING PHARRELL WILLIAMS
07. I LOVE ROCK 'N' ROLL
08. I'M NOT A GIRL, NOT YET A WOMAN
09. OVERPROTECTED-THE DARKCHILD REMIX
10. OVERPROTECTED (INTERNATIONAL VIDEO)
11. I'M A SLAVE 4 U*
12. DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW*
13. STRONGER*
14. LUCKY
15. OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN*
16. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BROKEN HEART
17. BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY
18. (YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY (THE STOP REMIX!)*
19. SOMETIMES
20. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME*
*Expanded Functionality"

"Outrageous"-sly Good Collection

Antoine D. Reid | Durham, NC United States | 11/13/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

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Many people have questioned the release of a "Greatest Hits" with only five years in the business. Britney herself has decided, at this point, to take two years off before she plans on returning to the music scene and reiventing herself. What "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" does is show off Britney's greatest accomplishments. While the CD leaves you wanting more, this DVD satisfies you and captivates the audience.

Many video collections leave something out and causes an uproar because fans wonder why their favorite video wasn't collected. This is not the case here. Every video Spears has done in her career, from "Baby One More Time..." through "My Prerogative" are included. Even a very short clip of the video "Outrageous" that was going to be released along with the movie Catwoman. Someone was very generous in including much more for the fan. There are a great number of videos that are included in the "alternate" menu. With this option, you have the chance to watch unedited versions of videos including "Oops!... I Did it Again" and "Everytime." There are many hidden surprises throughout the DVD, including an acapella "Im A Slave 4 U" with Britney singing too you, an alternate version of "Toxic" that includes the words and has Britney wearing nothing but her diamonds, and a very humrous "Don't Let me be the Last to Know" that takes you on a trip through her vidoes, looking at some of the leading men.

Another thing to gush over is the fact that the international videos have been included. There's the album version of "Overprotected" that was shown overseas in Europe. There's also the remixed version as shown in the United States. "Born to Make You Happy" also has been included and "I Love Rock and Roll" is here. There are many more clips and intimate moments hidden throughout the DVD and it is simply breathtaking and impressive. Even if you are not a fan of Britney's music, I think it would be hard to not marvel at her video work and performances.

In some other review someone complained about the sound quality. It may not be 5.1 surround sound but it doesn't kill the DVD. It's nothing to complain over. The sound quality is great and the visual quality of the DVD is enhanced and looks better than ever. The DVD menu for me was a little hard to navigate at first but I really liked the presentation. The idea was to make the entire DVD like a time capsule- the videos progress from present to the first, "Baby One More Time." They are elso seperated into Britney eras. Different songs from each of the album periods play as you decide which one to go to or where you want to go.

Packaging was also impressive. The booklet that came along with it was nice- a pullout poster of Britney with the video listing included printed on the back. There's also a montage of many pictures and items from Britney's music career, performances, and shows.

If I had to make one complaint about the DVD it would be that with all the extra features that were included, a performance or two from perhaps one of the Video Music Awards- such as the big shocker with Madonna, or even the "Satisfaction/Oops," or "Slave" could have been included. Also, there was a "Megamix" video that Spears released on her website and put alongside her "My Prerogative" video. I'd think they would have found a place for it on the DVD but it is also absent. For me though, these are the only things to complain about.

I was expecting a good DVD but Spears delivered. If this is just the end of a part of her career, I look forward to see where she's willing to go in the future. Looking at this DVD, it was fun to see the "Sometimes" Britney after seeing her more haunting side as featured in "Everytime." It was fun seeing the "Lucky" Britney and then being able to see her take a personal stance and attack towards being famous in "My Prerogative." Of course, it was nice to see that racey side of her in "Baby One More Time" and then see her rather mature and scandelous side in modern day in the "Outrageous" clip.

In all, this was one great DVD that exceeds expectations. There is no need to list the content really because every video she's done is here. The quality all around is impressive and definately worth your money, attention and would make a great gift to anyone looking for some good entertainment from the artist Britney Spears."

A music video retrospective from Britney!!

Andrew Budgell | 10/08/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This looks like it will be a great package from Britney! Unlike many video packages, this one seems to be complete and will make a great addition to any fan's collection!

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Official Info on "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" DVD
Experience Britney like never before... with her "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" DVD. You think you've seen ALL of Britney's videos, but you haven't really seen them until now. This groundbreaking DVD features all of Britney's smash videos, rarely-seen import clips, and alternate versions! Not only are there 20 video hits presented in pristine digital video and audio, half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage. Check out multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features, and interactive surprises! Travel through time with Britney's video timeline with next-level DVD functionally and spend hours exploring Britney's entire body of video masterpieces! Britney Spears is the ultimate video performer and now you can experience her videos like never before with "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative" the ultimate video DVD!

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UK Greatest Hits DVD Press Release
Britney mania swept the world in 1999 when she single-handedly reinvented the pop video with "...Baby One More Time".

For the past five years she has consistently helped revolutionise music television with some of the most innovative pop videos (most recently with Toxic and Everytime). Now it's time to re-live those memorable video moments of Britney Spears' dazzling career so far with the BMG/Jive release of the highly anticipated music 20-track music DVD collection: Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative on November 8.

The groundbreaking DVD promises to be a DVD like no others. The special collection will be an entirely new type of experience for Britney's fans. The DVD will feature a "spatial timeline" through which viewers will be able to explore Britney's videos by moving forwards and backwards through time. Here, Britney's video clips will be positioned chronologically in 3D space. Each video represents a benchmark or era in the evolution of Britney's expansive video career. Following this concept, the clips will occasionally link to highlight moments of bonus video drawn from that same point in time.

Greatest Hits: My Prerogative features all of Britney's smash videos and rarely seen import clips. In total, there are 20 videos PLUS half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage including alternate versions, multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features and interactive surprises.

Britney Spears has sold over 55 million records since her debut album in 1999. This unique music DVD collection of all her greatest hits will include some of the biggest hits from the albums ...Baby One More Time (1999), Oops!...I Did It Again (2000), Britney (2001) and ...In The Zone (2003).

This timely music DVD collection will feature the pop video for the hotly tipped new single, a remake of Bobby Brown's classic My Prerogative to be released in the UK on November 1. The track has been produced by Bloodshy & Avant the production team responsible for Toxic.

On November 8, BMG/Jive will simultaneously release 'Britney Spears Greatest Hits: My Prerogative' on CD.

DVD TRACK LISTING

01. MY PREROGATIVE*
Director: Jake Nava
Production Company: FM Rocks

02. OUTRAGEOUS*
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: Radical Media

03. EVERYTIME*
Director: David LaChappelle
Production Company: H.S.I. Productions

04. TOXIC*
Director: Joseph Kahn
Production Company: H.S.I Productions

05. ME AGAINST THE MUSIC
FEATURING MADONNA
Director: Paul Hunter
Production Company: Mars Media

06. BOYS (THE CO-ED REMIX)
FEATURING PHARRELL WILLIAMS
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: FM Rocks

07. I LOVE ROCK 'N' ROLL
Director: Chris Applebaum
Production Company: A Band Apart

08. I'M NOT A GIRL, NOT YET A WOMAN
Director: Wayne Isham
Production Company: Mr. Pink

09. OVERPROTECTED-THE DARKCHILD REMIX
Director: Chris Applebaum
Production Company: A Band Apart/Mr. Pink

10. OVERPROTECTED (INTERNATIONAL VIDEO)
Director: Bille Woodruff
Production Company: Geneva Films

11. I'M A SLAVE 4 U*
Director: Francis Lawrence
Production Company: DNA

12. DON'T LET ME BE THE LAST TO KNOW*
Director: Herb Ritts
Production Company: Ritts/Hayden

13. STRONGER*
Director: Joseph Kahn
Production Company: Super Mega/Palamor

14. LUCKY
Director: Dave Meyers
Production Company: FM Rocks

15. OOPS!...I DID IT AGAIN*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: Mr. Pink

16. FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY BROKEN HEART
Director: Gregory Dark
Production Company: FM Rocks

17. BORN TO MAKE YOU HAPPY
Director: Bille Woodruff
Production Company: Geneva Films

18. (YOU DRIVE ME) CRAZY (THE STOP REMIX!)*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

19. SOMETIMES
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

20. ...BABY ONE MORE TIME*
Director: Nigel Dick
Production Company: A Band Apart

*Expanded Functionality
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OFFICIAL TRACK LISTING CONFIRMED

STL_BLUES | 10/19/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Greatest Hits: My Prerogative (DVD)

Britney's new DVD, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, hits stores on November 9!*

This groundbreaking DVD features all of Britney's smash videos, rarely-seen import clips and alternate versions! Not only are there 20 video hits presented in pristine digital video and audio, half of them are EXPANDED with never-before-seen footage. Check out multi-angle versions, multi-audio versions, hidden bonus features and interactive surprises! Travel through time with Britney's video timeline with next-level DVD functionality and spend hours exploring Britney's entire body of video masterpieces!

DVD Chapter List:

1. My Prerogative
2. Outrageous
3. Everytime
4. Toxic
5. Me Against The Music featuring Madonna
6. Boys (The Co-Ed Remix) featuring Pharrell Williams
7. I Love Rock 'n' Roll
8. I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman
9. Overprotected - The Darkchild Remix
10. Overprotected (International Version)
11. Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know
12. I'm A Slave 4 U
13. Stronger
14. Lucky
15. Oops!...I Did It Again
16. Born To Make You Happy
17. From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart
18. (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)
19. Sometimes
20. ...Baby One More Time

Source: www.britneyspears.com


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