A quick-witted loan shark (John Travolta) ends up in showbiz after pitching a script to a down-on-his-luck filmmaker (Gene Hackman) in this hilarious satire of Hollywood dysfunction from director Barry Sonnenfeld. Viewable in either the original 1.85:1 widescreen theatrical version or standard 1.33:1 full-screen pan-and-scan, and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers alternate Spanish Dolby Digital Surround and French Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtracks in addition to optional English, Spanish, and Korean subtitles. Extra features offer nothing more than a theatrical trailer.
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5
funny w/ twist w/ funny
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: butterfly4wolf
from oklahoma
Get Shorty was based on the novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard; Leonard based Chili on a real-life former gangster of his acquaintance, though Chili's model never worked in Hollywood.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and appears to be in all-around excellent shape. The image sports sharply defined colors and dark black levels, making this an enticing DVD transfer. With only the slightest amount of edge enhancement showing up from time to time, this is a winning picture that should please comedy fans. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English, along with Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround in French and Spanish. The newly created 5.1 remix is passable, if a little unnecessary. While it's always a pleasure to get a new 5.1 mix on a disc, this film doesn't benefit much from directional effects or Surround sounds. However, all aspects of the film are clear of any excessive hiss or distortion, making this a very enticing track. Also included on this disc are English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles. MGM has seen fit to include a few extra features on this disc, starting with a cute commentary track by director Frank Oz. While Oz isn't always the most chatty of participants, he does share a few anecdotal stories about the making of the film and what it was like to work with stars Michael Caine and Steve Martin. A very brief behind-the-scenes featurette lasts only moments and is basically one long trailer for the film. Finally there is a theatrical trailer for the film, and a very funny teaser trailer with optional commentary by the director.
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5
steve martin just says it
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: butterfly4wolf
from oklahoma
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a remake of the 1964 film farce Bedtime Story. Steve Martin and Michael Caine take over the roles originally played by Marlon Brando and David Niven: two international con artists, plying their trade on gullible wealthy women up and down the Riviera. Martin and Caine vie over the honor of fleecing ingenuous heiress Glenne Headly (in a role originated by Shirley Jones).
When the time comes for Gamble and Hoitz to prove their mettle and save the day, their incompetence becomes the stuff of legend. Gamble and Hoitz: are the complete opposites, unwaveringly confident, they always get their man, and they do it with style to spare. Just funny all around
The latest installment of the Hidden Mysteries series returns you to a world of mystery and intrigue. This time, take on the role of Constable Hawthorne as you investigate the bizarre fits and tantrums that have recently vexed four young girls in Massachusetts. The governor has commissioned you to investigate the rumors that these girls have been afflicted by local practitioners of witchcraft. Will you be able to solve the mystery and unravel the web of rumors and lies to get to the truth?In Hidden Mysteries: Salem Secrets, go back in time to the Salem witch trials of 1692 and try to separate the truth from the rumors of witchcraft. Examine evidence and explore the secrets of the town and its people as you try to form a fair judgment. The branching storylines and stunning graphics offer hours of entertainment and engrossing intrigue. Try to get to the bottom of the mystery and figure out "witch" rumors are true in this mysterious tale of historical proportions.
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5
great seek n find 4 the DS
on April 2, 2011
Posted by: butterfly4wolf
from oklahoma
•Beautiful scenes and a compelling storyline immerse you in the town of Salem in 1692
In addition to containing all three of Robert Zemeckis' Back to the Future films, this box set contains a wealth of extras that give viewers a look at the making of the beloved sci-fi franchise.
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5
about time
on October 17, 2010
Posted by: butterfly4wolf
from oklahoma
now this is what i was waiting for to have the whole trilogy on blu-ray i held out for years on the dvd and almost broke down and got em cause the wait was the hard part but this is well worth it especially the extra extras on these newly transfers the quality is well worth it alone like watching it in theater for the first time again and the actors just mad this the best ever
all the extras are like in the delux dvd and same quality but now the movie impresed me more than some of the other older ones they are trying to transfer to blu-ray this one will make ya feel like you are watching it for the first time... again lol
This release contains a two-pack of the animated fantasy adventure film How to Train Your Dragon and the direct to video sequel Legend of the BoneKnapper Dragon.
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5
more than just comedy
on October 17, 2010
Posted by: butterfly4wolf
from oklahoma
the trailers does not do this one justice i thought it was just gonna be goofy like most of the other animated movies but the story line was just awsome and touching so i had to own on blu-ray cause i can watch it more than once