Ok it's safe to say that most people have seen this awesome movie already but now that it's on blu-ray it's got perfect picture and sound...at first i was thinking that this version would have only the movie on it but i was wrong you see it's a 2 disk set that has everything and even the packaging is excellent as well giving you all kinds of extra info about the movie..i mean this would be a steal at twice the price...did you know that this movie was nominated for 13 academy awards! this is one of the best blu-ray i have bought in a while and i buy one or two every week so glad they made this version the way they did an excellent jod.
What's great about it: ahh lets see....everything!
Columbia/Tri-Star's DVD release of this 1985 cult horror favorite features a clean-looking, crisp-sounding transfer of the film, but remains a let-down thanks to a lack of special features. Beyond simply owning this great horror-comedy in the DVD format, the only real reasons to purchase this version is to see the letterboxed version of the film (in its original 2.35: 1 aspect ratio) on side one and to be able to hear the heavily '80s-influenced soundtrack in Dolby Surround Sound (English track only). Unfortunately, those are all the extras this disc has to offer unless you've been dying to catch the film in French or Portuguese. The lone addition is the original theatrical trailer which gives away most of the film's ending. The picture quality is excellent and Richard Edlund's special effects are captured in the ideal technological display. Side two also features the full-screen version of the film for those averse to letterboxing.
I saw this move in 1985 when i was 21 probably 4 or 5 times i was very impressed with it back then and still am it was actually scary in the theater i own this on dvd but am disapointed it's not on blu-ray yet....second best horror film ever made my choice for first is an amercan werewolf in london....
What's great about it: it takes me back to when i was 21
What's not so great: this movie is not on blu-ray yet
Ok my words can not do justice to this awesome movie it's that good but i will mention a few things about it.
1. The musical score alone deserves an oscar 2. matt damon who is usually very good is even better than perfect in this role/for this role 3. scarlet johanson has never been better. 4. elle fanning is well on her way to becoming an even better actress than her sister dakota. 5. thomas hayden church makes you believe that he's matt damons brother. 6. this movie is based on an uplifting and inspiring true story with the actual orginal family on set and in the movie itself. 7. this movie has great pacing it grabs hold of you and keeps pulling you in making you think and care 8. i saw 52 movies last year and this movies was better than 51 of them.....you see this movie and you will not forget it ever. 9. the special features are really really good.
iv'e said this much but it deserves so much more if there was a better movie last year i didn't see it or hear about it or remember it.
What's great about it: After careful consideration i would have to say everything
What's not so great: well i looked for any flaws and found none
The visuals in this film are quite breathtaking i saw it twice at the imax in 3D AND NOW I OWN IT ON 3D..blu-ray and dvd...
i found it very enjoyable but don't watch a film like this because you want to see an oscar worthy preformance from any of the actors because that's not what a movie like this is about.. so if thats what you are looking for you might want to see ben kingsley in hugo instead.
this is a spectacular and violent visual feast with some of the same elements as 300 but slightly less charactor development.....it's not pefect in terms of the acting but it is far from horrible......if you want to see horrible acting see any of the twighlight movie where everyone appears to be fully aware of being filmed at all times and mumbling is required.
Want to see a bloodbath similar to 300 but actually looks better at times? then see this at least once...
btw not a huge fan of the last sequence of the movie.
What's great about it: stunning visuals jaw dropping at times not for the faint of heart
What's not so great: mickey roirkes overacting...should have toned that down a bit.
No question this is a good movie i enjoyed it. yes it got some bad reviews but i think they were unjustified.
i guess a lot of people didn't like it or even give it a chance these are probably the same people who really really enjoy movies like saw or the human centipede? go figure.... ..hey the less people in the theater =less noise and smell the better it is for me.
What's great about it: It's great and not many people believed it was oh well.
What's not so great: $22.99 could use more features for that price.
I didn't give this movie much thought when it first came out then months went by and it went on sale on blu-ray and i watched it all the way through nonstop and i completely enjoyed it it looks great it sounds great and the acting and the story were excellent...the previews for this movie do not do it justice it is much better than the previews lead you to believe. great cast and excellent voiceover work. and it's one of the best looking animated films i have seen in awhile much better than cloudy with a chance of meatballs at least in terms of visual sophistication
What's great about it: i liked it all
What's not so great: i should have bought it when it first came out
This is a very funny movie i know that long time friends ryan reynolds and jason bateman have been looking for a good movie to do together and with this they have found it i think it works soo well because they are good friends plus awesome olivia wilde is in it as well...
definately not for kids trust me on that great funny movie though saw it in the theater and laughed soo hard i almost fell out of my seat will buy on blu-ray 12hrs from now and i can't wait.
What's great about it: The plot all the actors/actresses very well executed
What's not so great: it's not exactly a disney family film... but soo what....
This three-pack features Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park and The Lost World: Jurassic Park, as well as Joe Johnston's Jurassic Park III.
Customer Rating
4
Its jurassic park x 3
on October 30, 2011
Posted by: lucky55
from Phoenix
I bought this the day after it came out and i can't stop watching it the picture and sound quality are fa better than the dvd versions i own and the extras are great
the only problem i have is that disk 3 won't play at all i'm going straight to best buy tommorrow to see what they can do for me on that one but the other two movies work great ! btw universal blu-ray are by far my favorites.
What's great about it: everything especially the sound
What's not so great: disk 3 won't play for me defective disk.
1. This movie is awesome soo many great scenes soo many great actors everything about this movie was way better than expected + i got to see it twice at the IMAX for free! so you can't beat that..
2. i have an awesome sony BDP N460 and a 120hz hd lcd tv that makes it look incredible....
i do have one iissue though which is the fact that i had to buy it at target because they were the only ones that had the blu-ray+dvd+digital copy combo pack...it was the first blu-ray movie that i did not purchase at best buy....btw best buy is charging the same amount for their 2 disk version as i paid for the 3 disk version at target $22.99....go figure... fantastic movie though one to watch again and again....
now for those of you having issues playing it on your blu-ray player go online and either download or order the newest firmware update for your player thats what i did 6 months ago now it plays everything no problem at all...
What's great about it: possibly the best x-men movie
What's not so great: best buy did not have the 3 disk combo pack
This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut Star Wars franchise: Star Wars (aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back (aka Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), Return of the Jedi (aka Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Customer Rating
5
I'm just so glad
on September 12, 2011
Posted by: lucky55
from Phoenix
To be getting star wars on blu-ray finally. as far as i'm concerned George lucas knows exactly what he's doing. i can't wait to own this ! one tiny gripe though and this is just based on what i've seen online it's the cover art on the set it seems like the two triquiles might look better on the shelf but i'll judge that when i see it i still can't wait to get it though. and who knows maybe next year i'll get the two other versions as well...
What's great about it: It's star wars are you kidding me?
What's not so great: maybe the cover art might look alittle better i don't know yet.
THIS WAS WAYYYY BETTER THAN THE OTHER HULK (the Hulk). This one had good action, pretty good camera work, but it was missing something. Watch it and see for yourself.
lucky55
Phoenix
Seen it 4 times
July 6, 2010
I saw this movie in the theater twice and on blue ray twice and it looks and sounds better on blu-ray then it did at the IMAX this is a great movie but i do think they should have had more of the hulk jumping and running like they did in the first hulk movie which i didn't think was that bad i thought the hulk parts were pretty good.
Really enjoyed this movie. I feel like this has the potential to be the next lord of the rings or Harry potter. The story is great. I am hoping this does well enough to release the next book to movie.
lucky55
Phoenix
Better than harry potter i think
August 23, 2010
This movie seems alot fresher than something like harry potter it has a good pace to it a good story and good special effects.
i can't wait for the next ones to come out the acting was pretty good over all but i want there to be alittle more character development in the next one.
so if you like harry potter and the cronicles of narnia then you'll like this because it doesn't really bog down quite as much as the other two...they are good but i think this might be alittle better...and alittle more imaginative perhaps.
Movie was better than I expected...but what really blew me away was how good this bluray looks. Spectacular colors, no noise or grain....crystal clear picture.
If all blurays looked like this, everyone would want one. If you have a new high def bluray setup and want to show your friends what it can do, highly recommend this movie.
lucky55
Phoenix
loved it !
September 26, 2010
this movie like just about every other movie has it's flaws however if you are a superman fan and you like great acting action and special effects like i do then you'll really enjoy this adaptation/addtion to the legend. there are some really outstanding and memorable scene's in this film....
ps: if you watch the same film day in and day out regardless of the film you will eventually learn how to hate it.....fyi
A great movie made better in blu-ray. You can pick out lots more details easier now than on the dvd or even from having seen it on the big screens in theaters.
lucky55
Phoenix
Really really good on blu-ray!
October 4, 2010
Ok i just watched this movie again on blu-ray and i have to say that to me this looks like a perfect blu-ray transfer not just during parts of the movie but the entife film... the story and the acting etc is spot on never really any dull moments to speak of very good all the way around and i think it's perfectly cast you will definately get your moneys worth with this one great extra too! one minor suggestion though you may want to adjust your tv brightness alittle because alot of the scences are taken at night
A great movie made better in blu-ray. You can pick out lots more details easier now than on the dvd or even from having seen it on the big screens in theaters.
lucky55
Phoenix
Great halloween movie
October 4, 2010
I can't say enough good things about this movie it was everything i thought it should be one thing i can definately say is that it is a perfect blu-ray transfer all the way through the movie the action acting tone look and sound are all great i think anyone who buys the movie won't be let down it's just alot of fun and very well done!
This movie is one of the funniest movies of all time! Ben Stiller plays the ego maniac jock in the world of Dodgeball, while Vince Vaughn owns a small gym where geeky weaklings hang out. After several funny events, the two characters end up facing eachother and other teams in a Dodgeball tournament. The tournament was when I really noticed the audio, hearing the perfect ring of red rubber smacking against a face. This movie rocks!
lucky55
Phoenix
A TRULY FUNNY MOVIE!
October 10, 2010
This is a great well written and well acted comedy with many funny moments and gag's.. I just got through watching this blu-ray version for the second time this week! it is a great/PERFECT blu-ray transfer in fact i don't think it could look or sound any better. so if you want to roll on the floor laughing DEFINATELY get this movie the" wrench training" sequence alone is worth the price of the movie....
Another great marvel character taken into the world of blu-ray. Definition of the movie is outstanding. Plus throw in all the extra features and you have a great movie. The plot was pretty good for an action type movie but could of used a little more character developement and tried to stay closer to the comics.
lucky55
Phoenix
Makes me sad
October 10, 2010
That this movie was critically underrated and the fact that there hasn't been another daredevil movie yet ! make no mistake this is a great movie i'll admit i'm not a huge ben affleck fan but he is at his very best here this role was perfect for him and of course the blu-ray version looks awesome. my advise is don't believe anyone who tells you this isn't a good movie because it certainly is and it's more than worth getting on blu-ray....
The studios are starting the bait and switch under the Blu-ray banner.. Bought this movie to update my video collection to Blu-ray. Realized after the fact that the video is not 1080p HD. Specs says MPEG 2 @ 18 MBPS. Video doesn't look any different than my standard DVD copy version . Studios are starting to downgrade Blu-ray quality without informing the consumer. Make sure if you are buying Blu-ray movies from 20th Century Fox to read the specs to make sure you're getting full 1080p since they seem to be the only studio downgrading at this point or just check them all to be sure.
lucky55
Phoenix
on my tv
October 25, 2010
i have an insignia NS-37L550A11 LCD HDTV AND A SONY BDP-N460... and the blu-ray version definately looks like any other blu-ray on this set and blu-ray player certainly much sharper and more colorful than the DVD version i have taken a good hard look at both versions on this set. so AVC @18MBS doesn't seem to matter at all it's still a blu-ray in terms of the way it looks and sounds i looked for flaws in the blu-ray and could not find any.. i suppose some disks might not be as good as others or on other HDTVS but on mine this is definately blu-ray quality all the way.
This would be worth picking up if it was the Extended Edition and some extras. Save your money and wait for the extended editions.
lucky55
Phoenix
it's worth getting anyway
November 27, 2010
As it turns out there are some special features on the DVD that comes with it. i believe in having more than one set of these movies they are that great
It is truly a great movie...Wish I could enjoy watching it. My BluRay drive on my computer will not play it, and I cannot find updates or anything so that I can play it. They are obviously open now, and if I can't enjoy them at home what can I do? Feel a little helpless....good movie though
lucky55
Phoenix
On the pc???
December 27, 2010
This is not a good way to watch this movie het yourself at least a 37in 120hrz flatty and a sony blu-ray player for you living room it'll play it and you'll be glad you did make the investment. watching it on your computer is not the way to go anyway not with this movie unless it's on DVD....