Fans of Jumanji who own the original DVD release might want to sell off that old copy and look for the newer special edition. Once again, the picture is outstanding, maybe even reference quality. It is alive with color, while the dark scenes look perfectly natural, without any noticeable grain. The sound is problematic, as the dialogue is recorded lower than the music and sound effects. This means continuously raising and lowering the volume. For the most part, however, the extras make up for any inconsistencies. Though far from the best, they are plentiful. First up is an audio commentary track, not from the director or actors, but from the real "stars" of the film -- the visual effects crew. They create a track about the technical details while trying to keep it as uncomplicated as possible. In addition, there are three featurettes. The longest, a 20 minute "making of" documentary, has some interesting interviews, but little behind-the-scenes footage. The other two, one on the visual effects and the other on the production design, are shorter, but still appealing for those interested in an effects-laden picture such as this. A small storyboard section allows the viewer to look at drawn images of specific scenes while watching a smaller window with the final results. A brief photo gallery rounds out the main supplemental material. There are talent files and theatrical trailers for this film as well as for Madeline and Matilda. While certainly not the greatest special edition ever produced, this will no doubt please fans that enjoyed the film.
I'm a big fan of Robin Williams and he does an excellent job in this picture! To see him perform so well in a role that is not comedic was so surprising! If you're a fan of Robin Williams I would highly recommend this movie.
Upon its debut, The Sopranos quickly became one of the most acclaimed cable television series ever, and the accolades didn't let up with the show's second season. This box set collects the entire 13-episode run of the show's second season on four DVDs, with the episodes transferred in a 1.85:1 aspect ratio (enhanced for widescreen monitors). English-speaking viewers have a choice of Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround soundtracks, while there are also alternate French and Spanish-language tracks mixed in Dolby Digital Stereo. Bonus material includes two short featurettes (including "The Real Deal," in which media critics, FBI agents, and psychoanalysts comment on the accuracy and the impact of the series) and the director's commentary tracks for the following episodes: "Commendatori," "From Where to Eternity," "The Knight in White Satin Armor," and "Funhouse." The other episodes included are "Guy Walks into a Psychiatrist's Office...," "Do Not Resuscitate," "Toodle-oo," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "The Happy Wanderer," "D-Girl," "Full Leather Jacket," "Bust Out," and "House Arrest."
Bought season 1 and I had to get season 2! I could watch this series over and over again. The acting is superb and the plot is great. I just may have to get season 3!
Robert Rodriguez's feature-length directorial debut, the famously ultra low-budgeted El Mariachi comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Spanish and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, French, and Korean subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Rodriguez. Although this commentary has appeared on other home video editions of the film, those unfamiliar with it will find it highly entertaining. Rodriguez goes into great detail about how he stretched his miniscule budget. Also included is something called the ten-minute film school in which Rodriguez shows off some of his original videotape final cut that was purchased by Columbia. The short film Bedhead and a preview of Once Upon a Time in Mexico rounds out this excellent release from Columbia/TriStar.
This movie started his career. I like that he has a straight simple plot, it is a drama, but I like the humor that is in this movie. Good acting and a lot of action!
This hard hitting release from the landmark mafia drama The Sopranos includes all 13 episodes from the show's first season, following the story of Tony Soprano, a Mafioso living in New Jersey who strives to reconcile the brutal violence of his criminal life with his ability to function in his emotional and personal life.
Penny Marshall's film about female professional baseball players, A League of Their Own, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and French as well as Spanish soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish and Korean subtitles are accessible. Although the disc is technically sound, there are no supplemental materials of any consequence. This is a solid, but unspectacular disc from Columbia/TriStar.
My family and I love this movie it's one of our favorites!! The scenic views of Hawaii are so beautiful! The movie has a lot of Hawaiian classic music which we love. The storyline is good would highly recommend.
Sydney Pollack's romantic drama The Way We Were comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Portuguese subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director, a featurette featuring new interviews with the major players, theatrical trailers, and production notes. Columbia/TriStar deserves credit for doing such a fine job with an older title.