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Billy Crystal enjoyed one of his biggest hits with this East-meets-West comedy, which has been issued on DVD in a solid if unremarkable package. City Slickers has been given a letterboxed transfer, with the image formatted at a 1.85:1 aspect ratio; the transfer as also been enhanced for playback on widescreen televisions. The audio is presented in a Dolby Digital Surround mix, with an alternate French language track in Dolby Digital Mono. The feature is closed-captioned in English, and has been encoded with optional subtitles in Spanish and French. The only bonus feature is the film's original theatrical trailer, but the improved quality of this DVD will make it a worthwhile purchase for Crystal's many fans.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Good
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a pretty good movie. Fun for the entire family to watch.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dark laughs penetrate director Danny De Vito's black comedy Death to Smoochy. The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and sports a very solid transfer. The colors (lots and lots of them) and black levels are all detailed and well saturated without any imperfections to mar the image. Overall, Warner has done a very nice job with this film's picture. The soundtrack is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English and French. This is a very pleasant 5.1 mix that features a good amount of directional effects and sounds. While the film isn't a heavy action movie, there are some great effects that pop out of both the front and rear speakers. All aspects of this mix are free and clear of any hiss or distortion. Also included on this disc are English, French, and Spanish subtitles. Death to Smoochy sports a fair amount of extra features, starting with a lively commentary track by director Danny De Vito and director of photography Anastas Michos. This is a very informative commentary that features De Vito slathering the cast and crew with praise, as well as stories about the film's production. Ten deleted scenes (with title card explanations) are included that allow the viewer to see what ended up on the editing room floor. "The Magic Cookie Bag" includes five galleries (production, costume, set design, behind-the-scenes photos, etc.) while a reel of bloopers and outtakes shows how funny the cast can be when they flub their lines. Finally, there is a neat behind-the-scenes documentary with tons of footage from the shoot, three trailers for the film, some DVD-ROM content, cast and director highlights, and a pointless "Interactive Ice Show" that allows the viewer to rearrange the angles from that specific scene.
 
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Not Impressed
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This isn't my favorite Robin Williams movie. I don't plan on watching it again anytime soon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Good Movie
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a really good movie. But with a great cast like this what would you expect?
I would 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
This movie has a few funny parts but the rest is just kind of stupid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Pretty Good Movie
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
My fiance really liked it and I didn't think it was too bad. A good date movie.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Good Movie
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
I read the book before I watched this and I think that helped. But this is a good story about having to read between the lines.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great!
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is one of the best halloween movies out there. It isn't Halloween until I have watched this.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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New Line's Platinum Series of DVDs has put out an interactive disc with features as fun as the film itself. While the stars of Rush Hour are Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, the star of this DVD is the film's director Brett Ratner. Ratner's audio commentary is a lightning-fast rant of asides that fills the viewer in on every production detail as it happens. Other Brett Ratner highlights include his NYU student film Whatever Happened to Mason Reese? (with or without director commentary) as well as two Ratner rap music videos (also with or without commentary). Another treat is seven short deleted scenes, as well as an isolated score track with commentary from composer Lalo Schifrin. It's interesting, but not as chaotic as the on-the-set home movies of the cast and crew, all part of an awesome behind-the-scenes featurette. Finally, for those who still need more, PC-friendly software for DVD-ROM users lets viewers access screen savers, interactive games, the entire screenplay and more.
 
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5 out of 5
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Funny!!
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a great comedy with two seasoned actors working together. Awesome movie!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Dr. Seuss/Chuck Jones collaboration has become a holiday classic for families around the world. Paired with the bonus feature Horton Hears a Who!, the DVD makes for a package that fans of any age can appreciate. The standard format presentation of the two titles is the original, intended aspect ratio, since both titles were made for television. The video quality is more than acceptable, but the print used for How the Grinch Stole Christmas shows signs of wear. Colors across both titles are generally translated well, and no digital flaws distract from viewers' enjoyment. The music and sound for Horton Hears a Who! seem to have aged better when it comes to preservation of the original elements. The dialogue, narration, and musical numbers in How the Grinch Stole Christmas don't seem to convey a full, dynamic range (fans might remember Boris Karloff's narration sounding more ominous many years ago). The bonus features provide little of interest. The "Scene Selections" menus allow instant access to all 16 chapters of both titles (32 in all). The "Pencil Tests" show only three drawings from each title and are big disappointments. The Grinch Trivia Test is a short, for-kids-only affair, presented in a hard-to-read typeface. The "Trivia" section, which should really be called "Biographies," gives brief biographies of Chuck Jones, Dr. Seuss, Boris Karloff, and June Foray. Fans and newcomers alike will be thrilled with this DVD, but anyone looking for supplemental material will have to search elsewhere.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great!
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is one of my favorite Christmas movies. Fun for the entire family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For Like Mike, which isn't much more than a NBA promotional piece, Fox has done an admirable job on this family oriented DVD. The picture, with both a 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer on one side and the full-frame version on the other, is very natural looking. Colors are well-saturated and detail is precise. There aren't any noticeable distracting elements, resulting in a fine transfer. The 5.1 Dolby Digital English track is adequate for a film like this. There is a some separation of the channels, but for the most part it plays in the front speakers. Often the track seems more in line to appease a certain audience, primarily due to the subject matter. Music is often loud, occasionally muffling the dialogue. Probably the real surprise here is the number of extras that are included. Both sides of the disc contain a commentary by director John Schultz and actors Lil Bow Wow and Jonathan Lipnicki. Is it a good commentary? Not really. There are some interesting notes about the production, but generally Lil Bow Wow comes off as a cocky star and Lipnicki just narrates the scenes he's in. Schultz does what he can, but there's not much you can discuss about this film. On the widescreen side there is also a nice featurette called "Off the Hook and on the Set" which chronicles the production, from rehearsals to scoring the film. On the full frame side are the other extras which include a six-minute "fluff" piece containing interviews with cast, crew, and NBA players. In addition are three deleted scenes with optional commentary from Schultz, a music video from Lil Bow Wow, and a trailer, of all things, for Daredevil. Strangely enough, a trailer for this film isn't included. While Like Mike is certainly not a bad film, this disc is well-produced, making it a good reason to watch the movie.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Fun
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a good kids movie, especially if they like basetball. Fun for the entire family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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