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This color remake of Peter Brook's 1960 classic film may not be as memorable as the original, but there is still plenty to recommend here. MGM Home Entertainment's disc is very sparse. No liner notes are included (which is normal for them) and no trailer (which is unfortunate). But the film, which has been letterboxed at 1.85:1 and is anamorphically enhanced for widescreen TVs, looks good, although the picture does look a little washed-out in places and never really sparkles. Skin tones also tend to be on the colorless side. The disc has been given an English-language two-channel soundtrack, and for the most part, sounds fine. French- and Spanish-language subtitles have also been included.
 
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3 out of 5
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Alright
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a story that most people know but I wasn't too crazy about it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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David Fincher's sci-fi feature debut Alien 3 comes to DVD in this two-disc Collector's Edition from 20th Century Fox. Presented with a widescreen 2.35:1 color transfer. Dolby Digital Surround soundtracks are available in English and Spanish. English and Spanish subtitles are also accessible. Disc one contains the original 1992 theatrical version along with the 2003 Special Edition version with 30 minutes of additional footage. Audio commentary is provided by cinematographer Alex Thompson, editor Terry Rawlings, and various members of the visual effects team. Disc two contains all of the special features. Behind-the-scenes featurettes include "Development: Concluding the Story," "Xeno-Erotic: Giger's Redesign," "Optical Fury: Visual Effects," and "Adaptive Organism: Creature Design." Also includes multi-angle studies, photo galleries, and storyboards. Other bonus material explores the music, editing, and artwork. This is a highly recommended disc for fans of the saga.
 
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Not Impressed
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
I was not impressed with this movie. I don't think I will ever watch it again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3 out of 5
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Alright
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
I'm not big into the sci-fi kind of thing but this movie was alright.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Not Impressed
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This movie did not keep my interest. It just didn't feel like it went anywhere.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4 out of 5
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Very Good
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is one of the best James Bond movies. He made a very good Bond.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Disappointed
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This isn't the best James Bond movie. It didn't keep my interested the entire time.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Pretty Good
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
I'm not a big James Bond fan but I did enjoy watching this one. Good Movie.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Phillip Noyce's 1992 action thriller Patriot Games comes to DVD in a widescreen special collector's edition from Paramount. The English soundtrack is offered in a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround mix and a DTS mix. A French-dubbed stereo soundtrack is also included. Optional subtitles come in English and Spanish. Special features include the featurette "Patriot Games Up Close," along with cast and crew interviews and theatrical trailers. This disc is a slight improvement on the previous Paramount releases.
 
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Alright
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
Ford does a good job in his role but I got bored throughout the movie.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Pretty Good
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This movie was pretty good and Ford does a good job. A good one time watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Considering that High Fidelity is largely about a guy talking to the camera, it doesn't seem like the kind of film that needs a DVD version. That is, until you see it. The clutter and disarray of Rob's bohemian world jumps from the letterbox screen in sharp detail, making it possible to read most of the stickers and posters that cover nearly every inch of wall and counter space. High Fidelity is also all about the omnipresent music, which has been beautifully rendered in Dolby Digital. Since the music and the dialogue are often coming through separate channels (especially in the record store scenes), one can appreciate the former without straining to hear the latter. In terms of bonus features, there are nine deleted scenes -- some good, some bad, most cut for pacing reasons. One of these is an uncredited cameo by Beverly D'Angelo in a scene based on an old gag with a new twist. There are also five short clips of interviews with Stephen Frears and John Cusack, who discusses the film as its co-writer and co-producer rather than as its star. Closed-captioning, Spanish subtitles, and a theatrical trailer complete the extras. This DVD won't blow anybody away, but it's definitely worthwhile for fans of the movie and its music.
 
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Alright
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This was an alright movie. Not one that I will rush to see again, though.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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