Eddie Murphy's directorial debut Harlem Nights comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer. This is a solid Paramount release that offers solid picture and sound quality, but little else.
Customer Rating
5
Never to be Remade
on September 15, 2007
Posted by: Layz
from Dallas (Oak Cliff), Tx
How many movies you know have over 5 top comedians in one movie and actually is funny...not too many, huh. This movie is by far a timeless classic that should be revised with special faetures for behind clips and bloopers, but not remade.
Anything Mr. Washington touches is just golden, and this movie is the same...Gold. Its really hard to believe how a talented actor like Denzel Washington is only nominated for an Oscar when he plays a slave or a bad cop, but for a movie like this he gets nothing. I'm not trying make it a consipracy, but what the does he have to do. This movie just might bring you to tears, to see what these guys go from fighting each other to fighting racism on and off the gridiron.
Disney has been coming out with great true-life stories, with one of their first, Remember The Titans and now Glory Road that follows Texas Western (UTEP) team through their historic year. If you loved Remember The Titans, than this is a movie to pick up, but be aware that it doesn't give you that emotional feel that Titans did.
James Cameron's sci-fi sequel Aliens comes to DVD in this two-disc Collector's Edition from 20th Century Fox. Presented with a widescreen 1.85:1 color transfer. Dolby Digital Surround soundtracks are available in English and Spanish. English and Spanish subtitles are also accessible. Disc one contains the original 1986 theatrical version and the 1991 special edition. Director Cameron provides an introduction. Audio commentary is also provided by Cameron, along with producer Gale Anne Hurd, alien effects creator Stan Winston, visual effects supervisors Robert Skotak and Dennis Skotak, miniature effects supervisor Pat McClung, and actors Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton, Lance Hendriksen, Jenette Goldstein, Carrie Henn, and Christopher Henn. Disc two contains all the extra features, including an Alien Vs. Predator teaser trailer. The Pre-Production section explores the screenwriting process, conceptual art, casting, and characterization. The Production section contains "This Time It's War: Pinewood Studios, 1985," The Risk Always Lives: Weapons and Action, " "Weapons and Vehicles: Photo Archives," "Bug Hunt: Creature Design," "Beauty and the Bitch: Power Loader Vs. Queen Alien," and "Two Orphans: Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn." The Post-Production section explores music, editing, sound, and reaction to the film's release. Each disc contains an extensive photo gallery. A highly recommended disc for fans of the saga.
Customer Rating
5
Greatest Sci-Fi Action Movie Ever
on September 15, 2007
Posted by: Layz
from Dallas (Oak Cliff), Tx
You have movies like The Godfather that is arguably model that all other mob movies use as an outline and with Aliens there's not difference. After this movie, more and more Sci-fi movies with aliens combat, outlined their movie after Aliens. This movie is the best of saga, and the director's cut is even better
An All-Star Director, with an All-Star Cast could only equal, "Greatness." There's a rat in the crew and a mole in the department, but trick is to find out who is gonna get caught. Just a great movie all around. If you don't like this one, than you just don't know movies
First it was Snakes on the Plane and now its Black Snake Moan, is it just me or does Samuel L. Jackson have thing for snakes, but whatever you think it kinda works for him. Although this is an okay movie, it is missing something....like a reason why an ex-blues musician would really care about female who has very low-self esteem. Justin TimberFAKE makes a cameo, as love sick guy who shows his true colors (you can believe his acting if you want, but I think that is the true Justin).
I smell it and its great. The Rock gives a stunning portrayal of junveilal officer that wants to change the system. If The Rock does more movies with this type of emotional feel, he might become the first ever wrestler turn actor to be looked at for an Oscar Nomination
Superman Returns just plain and simple sucks. The only thing that is good in this movie is Kevin Spacey as Lex Luther, and of course the ending. The chemisty between the two leading actors are non-existence, and you really don't care about anybody. To top everything off, Superman is a baby daddy...Are you serious. Sorry if I runnied the movie for anyone that hasn't seen it, but that's too crazy to have Superbaby Daddy
Angela and Lawerence are at it again, playing opposite of each ohter in this beautifully scripted movie about Inner-city youth with the knack of spelling words. A great family movie
If you are a fan of musicals, than you already have this movie, but for those of you that aren't, this is still a great movie. Let go of the fact that its a musical, and enjoy Eddie Murphy's return, Jamie Foxx standing tall, Beyonce playing well Beyonce (not a big stretch), and Jennifer Hudson making a breakout performance. You will cry, laugh and give a standing ovation, even at home.