this is one of if not the best score ever done by jerry goldsmith! it's great work! and you really get into it when you see the movie and it's true movie soundtrack music at it's best.
John Rambo is back for the forth time on DVD with this Ultimate Edition of First Blood from Lion's Gate Home Entertainment. What's special about this release is not just the newly added audio commentary from Stallone himself; the disc's producer's have also finally unearthed the never-before-seen alternate suicide ending -- a virtual Holy Grail of film footage long talked about, but rarely seen. Add onto that an outtake and yet another bonus flashback featuring a steamy sex scene (yes, you heard it right), and suddenly this reissue becomes worth the buy. However packed those extras might be, though, that doesn't seem to be enough for the Ultimate Edition. In probably one of the most overblown bonuses since the Blair Witch 2's "The Secret of Esrever" DVD feature, First Blood and both of its sequels have been graced with a "Survival Mode" feature that is every bit as worthless as it sounds. Using branching technology, the disc's producers have outfitted the DVD to give the viewer access to special character information, map recreations, and some rather ridiculous animations that serve no purpose other than to just be "flashy." The fact that they have chosen a name like "Survival Mode" to represent all of these features is fitting, since watching the film like this really is like a game of endurance for people with very little time on their hands. Other than the uneven group of bonus features, the 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen picture looks stunning, with deep contrasts that enhance the gloom of the film, while the 5.1 Dolby Digital audio sports a exemplary mix that pulls you into the action yet still manages to handle the outdoor setting in a natural and absorbing way. As far as the commentary goes, Stallone delivers a fun track that borders on being a little too Inside the Actors Studio at times, but which is full of insight into the scripting and especially the casting (keep your ear open for the Kirk Douglas story). The alternate ending is faulted only because it lived on as a film legend for so long, which says nothing about its quality -- though it is actually quite short. When all is said and done, the disc is worth purchasing for first-time buyers of the series and for hardcore fans who salivate at the thought of the new extras. This DVD is also available in a three-disc Collector's Set of all three Ultimate Edition discs of this blockbuster series.
Customer Rating
5
One of the best actioners ever made!
on February 11, 2008
Posted by: THX11384EB
from Sacramento, CA.
This movie is easily of of the best films ever and is in my opinion Sylvester Stallone's best work. Just see the movie because it's amazing! It's great action entertainment and you'll love the sequels. 2 was awesome, 3 was... well, 3 and the new "Rambo" was a great movie! Pick it up!
Great second set for this series and it's a load of fun! I used to watch all of these as a kid and man, just loved every minute of it! Get these dvd's for your kids, becuase it's a lot better that what's out there now for children!
When the weapons of man fail against alien invaders and prehistoric giants intent on laying waste to planet Earth, the only thing standing between humankind and certain destruction is Ultraman! Now stateside fans of Eiji Tsuburaya's classic Japanese sci-fi action series can finally enjoy all 20 original episodes completely uncut and digitally remastered for the first time ever in America. Each episode is presented in 1.33:1 full frame with the option of either original Japanese audio with optional English subtitles or English-dubbed audio featuring the same cast that voiced the popular animated hit Speed Racer. Extra features include interviews with English-language voice-over artists Peter Fernandez, Corinne Orr, and the late Earl Hammond, a comprehensive encyclopedia of kaiju, original U.S. credit sequence, and an eight-page booklet detailing the history of the popular series.
Customer Rating
5
Great DVD set!
on February 11, 2008
Posted by: THX11384EB
from Sacramento, CA.
Now this is a very rare series that I loved as a kid and thank God it came out to dvd! It's a heck of a lot of fun and you and your family will love it! Be sure to pick up the second volume of Ultraman!