Though it may come second to Kentucky Fried Movie in the eyes of many lovers of episodic, anarchic comedies, the side-splitting satire of television excess gets notable treatment from the folks at Universal in this special collector's edition release. A 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation without question tops the previous pan-and-scan release from Image Entertainment, and, with nicely balanced colors and even skin tones, proves a fair representation of a film that has gotten little respect. The Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono audio mix (presented in closed-captioned English and Spanish) is certainly passable with a clean mix that's free of any audible distortion, and English, Spanish, and French subtitles are also included. As much as the film is improved upon in this release though, Universal has truly separated it from the previous, bare-bones release by including the legendary deleted scenes from the theatrical release. For the most part, it's easy to see why the six deleted scenes were ultimately excised from the final cut, though Dick Miller fans will be happy to see the inclusion of director Joe Dante's "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy" skit that has previously found its way into network broadcasts of the film. Likewise, Jenny Agutter makes a brief appearance in a fun "Peter Pan Theater" skit. A series of outtakes indicate that the cast and crew were having a blast making the film with a series of flubbed lines and much on-set monkey play from Dante's "Roast Your Loved One" segment. A giddy theatrical trailer and a trio of film recommendations sound out the disc nicely.
Customer Rating
3
Nice for the Price
on December 20, 2007
Posted by: nick31
from Michgan
This movie center around a low- budget sci-fi film. There some funny and not so funny skids. If you like KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE. You will like this
Some fans felt that actor/writer/editor/director Takeshi Kitano's foray to win over the American audience, Brother, lacked the all-around Renaissance Man's stylish explorations of violence, his keen satirical edge, and overall laconic cinematic mood that made his earlier films (Hana-bi and Sonatine to name the most popular) so breathtaking and memorable. Other fans felt that Brother's screenplay was just too clichéd, unfocused, and perhaps a little too Westernized for their tastes. Regardless of the die-hard fans' grumbling, Brother still contains enough of Kitano's trademark cool factor and is a film that should appeal to action fans who usually stray no farther than the latest Steven Seagal or Jean-Claude Van Damme flick. Columbia/TriStar Home Entertainment's DVD is presented in its proper 1.85 aspect ratio (enhanced for widescreen televisions). The picture is excellent and very sharp, although there are a couple of scenes about a quarter of the way into the film that contain some slight compression problems. Outside of that, the picture is stable and excellent. The disc also contains a 5.1 Dolby Digital Japanese/English language soundtrack, as well as a very good and robust two-channel option. The disc has been equipped with English, Spanish, and French subtitles. Note that the disc defaults to English subtitles when playing, even though the film contains a duel Japanese/English soundtrack. So if you don't want to watch the film's English dialogue subtitled, make sure to switch them off before beginning. The disc unfortunately does not contain the original theatrical trailer, though three other Columbia/TriStar DVD release trailers have been supplied.
Customer Rating
3
Great film
on December 10, 2007
Posted by: nick31
from Michgan
This film was very good. The story line was written well and acting was nice. Kitano is one japan best know actors.
This is another great film for Charlton Heston. This movie take place in 2022 in New York City. It show what the world would do when there is to many people and not enough food.
This film slip under the radar. It has action,drama,and comedy all in one. It center around a scam that goes wrong . For the price $6.99 it is well worth the money.
Canadian director Francois Girard spans 300 years in this episodic Canadian-Italian drama following a violin through various owners. Created in 1681 by the Italian master craftsman Nicolo Bussotti, the famed Red Violin is "the perfect marriage of science and beauty," according to New York authority Charles Morritz (Samuel L. Jackson). At a Montreal auction, Morritz begins an investigation into the instrument's authenticity, a linking device for the film's four stories: The first covers the Red Violin's construction by Bussotti (Carlo Cecchi), distraught after the death of his wife. In late 18th-century Austria, monks oversee orphans who are encouraged to play the Red Violin. British composer Frederick Pope (Jason Flemyng), sexually involved with novelist Victoria Byrd (Greta Scacchi), acquires the musical instrument in 1893. When Pope's Chinese servant returns to Shanghai, he carries the Red Violin with him. The concluding tale involves the fate of the Red Violin during the Cultural Revolution. Shown at 1998 film fests (Venice, Toronto). the film was a recipient of 8 Canadian Film Awards.
Customer Rating
4
Great Purchase
on December 5, 2007
Posted by: nick31
from Michgan
The Red Violin was a very good movie. The movie has so many stories inside all center around this Red Violin. You will not be let do by this movie at all.
The Kung-fu cult favorite Five Deadly Venoms comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, making this release difficult to recommend to anyone who is not a genre enthusiast.
Customer Rating
3
Good martial art film
on December 3, 2007
Posted by: nick31
from Michgan
This film combine 5 deadly style of martial art. The Centipede uses hands and legs with great speed. The Snake uses his hands to strike with deadly force. The Scorpion uses his hands to act like a scorpion pincher. The Lizard climes walls. The Toad has tough armor.
Michael Ritchie directed Eddie Murphy in the fantasy-adventure The Golden Child, which comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the orignal theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Mono. There are no subtitles, but both English soundtracks are closed-captioned. Supplemental materials are limited to theatrical trailers. The picture and sound quality on this Paramount release are both quite good, but the lack of extras make it difficult to swallow the high list price.
Customer Rating
3
Great for the price
on December 2, 2007
Posted by: nick31
from Michgan
Eddie Murphy play a finder of lost children. He is chosen to help find the perfect child (Golden Child). It's funny film and for $6.99 it worth owning.
This is David Craig before James Bond. He did a great job as playing drug dealer who had enough of living the drug dealer life. There is nice supporting cast. This David Craig as his best.