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![That Thing You Do! [Blu-ray] [1996]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1314/1314238_sa.jpg)
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3
OK Blu-Ray of Fun Film (with both cuts!)
on August 7, 2015
Posted by: HudsonHawk
Verified Purchase:Yes
Tom Hanks stepped into the directors chair for this one, a fun film that any fan of music films (and certainly any fans of 60's music) will enjoy. It's the classic tale of a band that becomes nothing more than a one hit wonder.
The blu-ray features both the theatrical (my preferred, but your mileage may vary) and Hanks' directors cut of the film. The video isn't going to win any awards for it's presentation, and to it's credit the inherent image would be soft due to the lenses used, but it's a pretty weak transfer even if still yet, looks better than a recent playing on cable. The audio is better, with a 5.1 surround track (presented in lossless DTS-HD MA) that does a great job with sound field separation concerning music and ambience and dialogue, and really pumps up the films many montage sequences that are set to tunes. There's also some additional bonuses for fans of the film, and overall I'd say it's worth it to them - but only at the right price (which it was at the time in-store at BB with a musically related films end cap).
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Viva Zapata! [Blu-ray] [1952]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6184/6184254_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Blu-Ray of one of a forgotten gem.
on August 7, 2015
Posted by: HudsonHawk
Verified Purchase:Yes
Marlon Brando absolutely owned the 50's as an actor, and Viva Zapata! (which he was nominated for best actor on), is sort of a lost gem from this period. Most people know his work with Elia Kazan on On the Waterfront and Streetcar Named Desire, but this is another great from their cinematic pairings.
The blu-ray comes highly recommended, especially at the great in-store BB price I found it at. The B&W 4:3 image is stunning with a filmic presentation that really does a good job of honoring it's 35mm roots. The mono audio track is presented in lossless via DTS-HD MA, and while it's mono, it's a great presentation of that mono track and while it's thin sounding compared to more modern tracks, it's an admirable track with strong clarity. Definitely comes recommended!
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Grapes of Wrath [Blu-ray] [1940]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3be24c8a-3297-4d2a-9bcc-382757635d32.jpg)
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5
Classic film gets Blu-Ray it deserves.
on August 7, 2015
Posted by: HudsonHawk
Verified Purchase:Yes
Not much to say about the film aside from it's a classic adaption of a classic literary work. The blu-ray comes highly recommended! The B&W 4:3 image is a great visual presentation of a caring restoration. No crazy post work like digital noise reduction or artificial sharpening, just a good crisp presentation of the film. The mono audio track is presented in lossless DTS-HD MA, and while of course it doesn't match up to surround sound films of recent years, it's a rather solid mono track for the era and has been preserved nicely here. Definitely worth a pickup or upgrade from DVD, and at a great price from BB!
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Rock [Blu-ray] [1996]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8601/8601934_sa.jpg)
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5
Classic Action Flick gets Fantastic Blu-Ray
on August 7, 2015
Posted by: HudsonHawk
Verified Purchase:Yes
Before Michael Bay became a joke with his almost comedic style over substance films of the last decade or so, he was actually showing signs of being a pretty great action director. Which is why the Rock, for any faults it does have, is on just about anyones short list of greatest action flicks of the 1990's.
The blu-ray should also be on anyone's shortlist for how good a 1990's catalogue title can look and sound. Supported with a high-bitrate encode, the film pops with resolution and depth in contrast and black levels. Even more than that, the lossless LPCM surround track will be like taking off tinfoil off your surround sound speakers when compared to the DVD. Definitely worth a pickup, especially since it's often at the right price.
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
My Best Buy number: 0396677749
I would recommend this to a friend!
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