I was disappointed with this album overall. 4 versions of Honkytonk Badonkadonk is a little much, and Chrome appears again on this album; leaving a few (but good) new songs on it.
The hit television series that dared to erase the fine line between soap opera conventions and utter absurdity gets a simple but sturdy presentation for its release on DVD. Soap: The Complete First Season has been transferred to disc in its original full-frame aspect ratio of 1.33:1, and the audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono. The dialogue is in English, with no multiple language options, though it does include closed captioning in English. No additional bonus material has been included.
Customer Rating
5
A GOTTA HAVE
on October 16, 2007
Posted by: BlownItem
from Seattle, WA
This satirical series ran far too short. The Tates and Campbells have all the misfortunes that day time soap operas deal with, but in a different light. Buy this and you will have to have the other 3 seasons as well.
The film that shot Marisa Tomei to stardom comes to DVD in an excellent package. The disc boasts a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English and Spanish subtitles are also accessible. Supplemental features include a commentary by director Jonathan Lynn, theatrical trailers, and television spots. Fans of the film will be thrilled with the look and sound on the disc. Tomei's Academy Award-winning performance loses nothing on the small screen.
Customer Rating
5
4 Thumbs Up
on October 15, 2007
Posted by: BlownItem
from Seattle, WA
A must have. When a New York ambulance chaser that has never gone to trial defends his cousin in Alabama for murder, Vinny (Joe Peschi) learns how the good ol' boys do it. A laugh in every scene.
Charles Shyer's comedy-drama about a yuppie woman who becomes a mom, Baby Boom comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a decent release from MGM/UA that does an acceptable job of presenting the film.
Customer Rating
3
Good Movie
on October 13, 2007
Posted by: BlownItem
from Seattle, WA
Tale of a successful workaholic that inherits a babt, becoming an instant mom. New Yorker moves to Vermont for the quiet country life and unwittingly creates a hugely successful company.
This movie has it all: cute, funny and action packed. There's something for everyone. The special fx are great, even though the battle scene is a little drawn out.
John Woo's first big-budget Hollywood film, Broken Arrow, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. One English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a second English track and a French soundtrack are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Extra features include the original theatrical trailer. Genre enthusiasts and Woo fans will want to view this disc, but there might not be enough on it to interest others.
Customer Rating
3
Decent Movie
on October 11, 2007
Posted by: BlownItem
from Seattle, WA
John Travolta gives a good performance as an Air Force pilot gone wrong. The plot is a little drawn out, but it is a decent addition to a library.
I have been a SugarLand fan since I first saw them in a local club here in Seattle. This long awaited second album is as good as the first - you won't be disappointed.
The mother of all comedies, Airplane! finally comes home to DVD in this elaborate Don't Call Me Shirley! 25th Anniversary Edition. The film is once again presented with an anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen picture and 5.1 sound, though the real meat of the disc comes in the form of a slew of new extras. A commentary track is now included, with Jerry and David Zucker heading down memory lane with co-writer Jim Abrahams and producer John Davison. Anyone familiar with the Kentucky Fried Movie commentary will be pleased to know that this track is equally as funny, though the comedic team's fuel runs a bit dry by the end. In other features, the disc is supplied with a "Long Haul Version" that includes deleted scenes and interviews via a branching system. While it would have been nice to access them separately, there is something satisfying in seeing some of these trimmed pieces added back into the film, even if it means endlessly searching for the TransAmerican logo to appear on the screen anytime you'd like to rewatch any of these extras. Also available are the original theatrical trailer and a trivia track, which basically rehashes most of the information given in the previous two extras. The Don't Call Me Shirley! Edition is a worthy upgrade for those with the 2000 release and a great addition to any home library that's lacking the title.
Customer Rating
5
HILARIOUS
on October 8, 2007
Posted by: BlownItem
from Seattle, WA
The satiric humor in this movie is non stop! A cult classic that belongs in everyone's library.