Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker return in the action-comedy hit Rush Hour 2, part of New Line Cinema's "Infinifilm" DVD line. The 2.35:1 anamorphic transfer for Rush Hour 2 is as close to reference quality as one can get. Audio is presented in English Dolby Digital EX 5.1, as well as English Dolby Digital ES 6.1. Fans should have a blast with both of these tracks, as each one is spaciously full of effects and mind-blowing sounds. An English Dolby Stereo track is also included. Under the "All Access Pass" menu there is a semi-entertaining commentary with director Brett Ratner and writer Jeff Nathanson. "Making Magic out of Mire" and "Fashion of Rush Hour 2" are behind-the-scenes segments featuring interviews with the cast and crew. "Evolution of a Scene" is a look at three separate scenes and how they are constructed, and "Visual Effects Deconstruction" is a peek at how the effects operators utilize models to simulate large-scale explosions. Finally there are ten deleted scenes, three theatrical trailers, and cast and crew information. The "Beyond the Movie" menu offers seven different options. "Jackie Chan's Hong Kong Introduction" is Chan narrating a segment about New York City. "Culture Clash: West Meets East" includes interviews with some of the production crew and behind-the-scenes video of the shoot. "Language Barrier" is a small feature on the language differences between some of the cast and crew, as well as the actors. "Attaining International Stardom" finds director Brett Ratner and other cast and crew members discussing the making of the film and the joys of working together. "Kung Fu Choreography" analyzes the fight scenes and action sequences, while "Lady Luck" is a student film by director Brett Ratner. Finally, there is a "Fact Track" that can be operated as the movie plays to fill the viewer in on more history and facts about Rush Hour 2.
Customer Rating
5
Very Funny!!
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a great movie with two awesome actors going head to head. Very funny movie!!
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
4
Good Movie
on October 24, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
Eddie Murphy does a good job in this movie. I reall enjoy watching this movie.
The fourth season of That '70s Show arrived on DVD four years after it was shot and broadcast, giving director David Trainer enough distance to make some nice and helpful analytical observations across his commentary track on "Eric's Depression." The first of three episodes with a commentary, it's ideal for this purpose, showcasing all of the essential attributes of the series in just about their optimal states at this stage of the series' development; it's also damned funny. The other commentaries, on "Class Picture" and "Hyde's Birthday," are just as rewarding. The other bonuses include a superb four-minute montage of the entire season's highlights, plus a string of onscreen featurettes devoted to David Trainer discussing eight years of work and how everyone keeps their edge professionally across that time; there are also what are called "'70s flashbacks" devoted to actresses Laura Prepon and Mila Kunis, presenting their thoughts on the series and its role in their lives, intercutting personal and professional recollections with relevant scenes in the series. The transfers for the episodes themselves are state-of-the-art, and the full-screen (1.33:1) images are gorgeous. Each show has been given five chapters, delineating the natural breaks in the episodes for credits, commercials, etc. Each disc opens automatically to an easy-to-use menu that offers simple access across two layers to all of the bonus materials and individual shows. The audio has been mastered nice and loud as well.
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This box set contains every episode from the second season of the FOX sitcom That '70s Show. Each is presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include commentary on some of the episodes recorded by a variety of people involved with the program, an overview of the first season, an interview with director David Trainer, and behind-the-scenes featurettes.
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The NBC series' first season begins with the origin stories of several lonely, disconnected people who learn they're destined to become superheroes. At the center of the unfolding tale is Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia), a nurse haunted by cryptic dreams who believes he's meant to do great things with his life. Peter tries to convince his politico brother Nathan (Adrian Pasdar), who is running for the U.S. Senate, that something strange is happening to both of them, but Nathan is adamant about maintaining a low profile and keeping his personal life out of the press. Meanwhile, a Texas cheerleader (Hayden Panettiere) discovers she's completely indestructible, but she's in for an even bigger shock when she realizes her family is hiding a dark secret. Over in Los Angeles, a beat cop (Greg Grunberg) develops the ability to read minds, and an Internet stripper (Ali Larter) begins to manifest a murderous alternate personality. And in Tokyo, bored cubicle drone Hiro Nakamura (Masi Oka) is desperate for the kind of adventures found in comic books and Star Trek. (In a sly in-joke, Hiro's father shows up later in the season and is portrayed by Star Trek alum George Takei.) Hiro's wish is miraculously granted when he develops the ability to travel through time and space, teleporting himself instantly from a Tokyo subway to Times Square. But Hiro's elation quickly turns to fear when he witnesses a nuclear explosion lay waste to New York City. Upon teleporting home, he realizes he's just seen a glimpse of a catastrophe that will happen in a few weeks unless he can stop it. Heroes from across the globe gradually meet up and form alliances as they try to prevent the nuclear attack and fight back against a shadowy, superpowered serial killer known as Sylar (Zachary Quinto), who is able to murder the would-be superheroes and steal their abilities in the process.
Customer Rating
5
Good Show
on October 23, 2008
Posted by: CallawayMan
from Grand Forks, ND
This is a very good tv series and the first season was great!!!
Yes!! It is very much worth it. They make your tv look the very best that it can in your setting. I would recommend anyone doing this with a tv 42" or larger.