Britney Spears - Greatest Hits - My Prerogative

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.

Hola from Peru (South America);I'm enjoying of our dear Britney Spears "Greatest Hits" DVD and I must say that I wasn't aware about its release until one week ago when I was watching on Yahoo! Launch some streaming videos (with the quality you have over internet) and the ad of her DVD pop in!I run into Amazon.com and after a quick review of the contents and features on the collection without any hesitation I promptly performed my purchase with my credit card. That same day of its release on Nov. 9th! Seven days later I have Britney to sing for me any time that I want!No more waiting for a "Special" on MTV or poor quality recordings from cable TV!I might be one of the first ones to own this DVD here in Lima-Peru (South America) if not the first one!Regular retail CDs and DVD stores in my city are going to got it in three weeks at the most (maybe) and probbably for the double that I paid here in Amazon (including S&H!)I just wished that just like in Whitney Houston's DVD, an interactive Britney would greet me to her Smash Hits with a "Hi Welcome to my DVD! Enjoy and have fun!" looking to the camera and then herself proceeding to point at each song selection or wathsoever!I still like the interactive menu but if the picture of the video you select would expand while approaching to you, then that would have been extraordinary!Wouldn't that have been awesome!One advice for those who are just about to receive it or buy it: Try to keep your finger tips extra super clean when you tear out the protective plastic of the box and touch the "platinium" cardboard case of the DVD! Otherwise you will find your finger prints all over the box!Anyway I am very satisfied with Amazon service, since it was the first time I purchased something from them, it came quik in perfect condition and brand new packed! (It came along with another DVD I ordered too!)Why is the sound of "Stronger" (My favorite song and video) so poor? It's the only one that doesn't sound as digitally clear and "pristine" as they say! And I own a 6.1 channels "Kenwood" Audio-Video Sound Receiver with DTS mode!Since my first language isn't english I wish this DVD Collection hand't gave up the captions or subtitles option in english! They're superb for learning english while singing your favorite song!Britney Spears' "Live from Las Vegas" DVD does have the captions and subtitles option!I wish for Britney to come and visit Peru someday! She would love the archeological sites and the lost citadel of the Incas: Machu Picchu up in the Andes!I would be her guide since I work for the Tourist Information here in Lima and I like to have friends from all over the world!Looking forward to hear back from you all very soon also if you ever plan to come and visit Peru: The Proud Land of the Incas!Kind RegardsCesar DominguezLima, Peru (South America)Homepage: [...] (with more pictures and information of my dear country Peru)

I bought this for my 9 year old daughter who adores Britney Spears and she loves it. Shes always playing it and copying the dance moves. I really must say that at least for my daughter, its really been worth the money because it keeps her busy. Britney does such a great job both singing and dancing, it must be such hard work. One thing I love about all of Britney's videos is all of them tell a story. 5 stars is not enough for this amazing piece of work, Britney is a true talent. Another thing I just adore of her is that she can pull off being sexy but sweet at the same time, some other artists are either too good its fake or sluts, but Britney's style is sexy and sweet at the same time. Take, the toxic video, she pulls off wearing a very sexy diamond covered outfit, but the whole spirit of it is sweet. The toxic music video as well as the others have scenes, but also their is an alternate version and for toxic its Toxic karaoke where the whole thing Britney is dancing in the diamond outfit the whole time. My daughter loves the karaoke and sining along. This DVD is perfect, I highly recommend it for young kids that love Britney Spears.