Jonathan Lynn's Clue has gained something of a cult following since its original release in 1985. The disc of the film offers a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer. The gimmick when the film was initially released was that it had three different endings. When the film began to air on television, the three endings were combined into one finale. The disc offers the viewer the choice to view any of the three conclusions. This is a fine release from Paramount, but they really could have done more with it, especially the soundtrack.
Customer Rating
5
amazing
on November 4, 2008
Posted by: kizz
from West Chester, PA
tim curry is awesome. this is such a classic and so freakin funny!!!
Kenny Ortega directs Bette Midler and Sarah Jessica Parker in the supernatural comedy Hocus Pocus, which arrives on DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, making this a pedestrian release from Disney/Buena Vista that will appeal primarily to Midler enthusiasts.
Customer Rating
5
so cute!
on October 30, 2008
Posted by: kizz
from West Chester, PA
This movie was funny and cute and classic all at the same time!
The tenth anniversary of the popular prison drama The Shawshank Redemption sees a deluxe DVD edition of the film hitting stores for the first time. The movie's image is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary from writer/director Frank Darabont, a making-of documentary, and a second documentary explaining how the film has attained such a high level of popularity, seeing as it was not exactly a blockbuster when it initially played in theaters. A Charlie Rose interview with Darabont and stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, the movie's trailer, and a spoof of the film featuring sharks round out this first-rate release from Warner Bros.
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5
awesome plot
on October 29, 2008
Posted by: kizz
from West Chester, PA
this is a very detailed movie and all of the camera work is done so well as to make the the symbolism crystal clear. Overall, it is an amazing movie and should be owned by avid movie-goers everywhere.
The DVD of A Bronx Tale, the directorial debut of Robert De Niro, has its moments, but in some ways it's also a disappointment. The image on the disc is quite good, with generally sharp detail and little grain. The colors are strong and the blacks are deep and solid. While this is a plus, the packaging claims that the 1.85:1 widescreen image uses an anamorphic transfer, which is not the case. The sound, with a 5.1 Dolby Digital track in English, is centered up front and rarely uses the surrounds at any time. Still, the dialogue is clear, which is the primary goal for a film like this. In addition, there are soundtracks in French and Spanish, plus subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. What is a pleasant surprise are the supplemental features. Once again the packaging does not give the correct details, as there are more than what is stated. While the theatrical trailer and cast biographies are included, there are also six television spots and a nice, but very short featurette with interviews. Granted, the extras aren't extensive, but anything is better than nothing, making this a decent, though flawed disc.
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5
Great Classic
on October 17, 2008
Posted by: kizz
from West Chester, PA
"C... In the Car!!!!" hahahha i love it... this movie is awesome. i still quote some of the lines. great plot. a good sunday movie.
The vengeful Bride returns to cross a few more names off of her rapidly shortening list in Miramax Home Entertainment's release of Kill Bill Vol. 2, and though it feels like only a precursor to the inevitable feature-packed release that will follow soon after, this release does offer a few choice gems in addition to a solid presentation of the feature attraction. Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, the image offers even skin tones, solid blacks, and vivid colors. Though the occasional intrusion of edge-enhancement may prove somewhat distracting to some viewers, the overall commendable visual presentation is generally solid. Audiophiles will be happy to note the inclusion of both an English-language Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1 track, both of which are accompanied by closed captioning and provide a rich, full-bodied listening experience without any notable distortion or hiss. In addition to an alternate French-language audio track, Miramax has also seen fit to include optional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish subtitles. Of course, fans of both Kill Bill films are no doubt aware of Miramax's plans to release them at first separately and then with a super deluxe combo package following at some point in the near future, and though the extra materials provided on this disc are indeed satisfying, they do seem more like an appetizer than a hearty meal. A three-and-a-half-minute deleted scene in which Bill faces off against a vengeful gang of thugs whose boss he previously killed finds Tarantino's Shaw Brothers fanaticism in full effect. A 25-minute behind-the-scenes segment offers interviews with Tarantino, Uma Thurman, Daryl Hannah, and David Carradine in which they discuss the appeal of the characters and the manner in which Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Kill Bill Vol. 2 compliment one another. Though those looking for in-depth details regarding the production may walk away with a slight pang of disappointment, viewers simply looking for a little fun will surely enjoy the featurette. Rounding things out is a solid performance by Chingon at the Kill Bill Vol. 2 premiere, in which the band (featuring director Robert Rodriguez on guitar) strums one of the tunes from the film's soundtrack.
Customer Rating
3
horrible
on October 13, 2008
Posted by: kizz
from West Chester, PA
this was so dumb. it was pointless to have a sequel. i did not like it one bit.