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Wargames was a hit film in 1983 that has become a harbinger of the future, and the MGM DVD, like the movie, contains several features that make it hard to resist. Wargames is the tale of a computer run amok; the movie stars a prepubescent Matthew Broderick, Dabney Coleman, and Ally Sheedy. Today, with modems prevalent and computers running everything from coffee makers to automobiles, the idea of an intelligent computer using the telephone to create havoc doesn't seem so far-fetched. The DVD features an audio commentary by director John Badham and writers Lawrence Lasker and Walter F. Parkes that frequently makes the same point: what was science fiction then has become commonplace today. The DVD has a new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack that amplifies the creepy booming undertones that the filmmakers use to indicate the computer is working independently. Trivia, production notes, and the original theatrical trailer complete the special features.
 
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Outstanding Film With a Great Message
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Wargames' is a movie that everyone should see as it deals completely with the moral implications of thermonuclear warfare. Well scripted, and great performances make this one well worth a viewing. As far as bonus features are concerned, there isn't a whole lot, but the audio commentary is quite good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Divorce was never funnier in the black comedy The War of the Roses, directed by Danny Devito and starring Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Fox has done a wonderful job on this 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. The colors and black levels all look clean and bright with no bleeding or muting present. A small amount of grain shows up in a few spots, though it's nothing intrusive to the viewing of the film. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 (English and French) and lacks the punch of a good 5.1 sound mix. While the soundtrack is free of any distortion or hiss, the lack of fidelity and depth make this a somewhat disappointing sound mix. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. This edition of War of the Roses includes a few fine extra features. The first is a great commentary track by director/actor Danny Devito. The director seems to have a wealth of knowledge about the making of the film, and is both charming and funny. Up next is a collection of deleted scenes with a very funny introduction by Danny Devito. These scenes are strung together in one full-length sequence. Four storyboards are included, as well as some sketches of some scenes from the film. Finally there is a still gallery of photos from the film (props, posters, effects, and production), the entire shooting script, four theatrical trailers, and six TV spots for the movie.
 
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Makes You Think Twice About Marriage
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
An absolutely hysterical movie, 'War of the Roses' is a film that will make everyone think twice before saying "I do." Great acting, a superb script, and excellent direction make this film the masterpiece it is. Highly recommended, especially to couples...The dvd itself is an outstanding special edition, loaded with lots of fun and interesting bonus content.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The special R-rated version of Dennis Dugan's silly sex comedy Saving Silverman comes to DVD with this release. Loaded with bonus features, the disc should be a delight for fans of the film. The extras include audio commentary by Dugan, and outtakes reel, web links, theatrical trailers, filmographies, production notes, and scene selections. As if that weren't enough, the film is presented in an impressive widescreen 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer along with the standard 1.33:1 pan-and-scan. Add to that English language soundtracks in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Stereo, and the disc is a delight for viewers. English and French subtitles are also available.
 
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Very Funny Movie
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This movie was somewhat of a surprise to me, and actually ended up being much more funny than I thought it would be. This unrated edition features some extra footage not in the original PG-13 theatrical version. Good bonus features too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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There's something stinky about The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut and it's not the packaging. Simply put, the disc is a sham. This version is possibly the most unnecessary director's cut out on the market -- and that says a lot. When Walter Hill talks about his loathing of special edition DVDs in his introduction, you almost believe him, until the computer-colored comic book opening begins. Mix the inventiveness of Creepshow's animated montages with cheap comic-book CD-ROM sensibilities and you basically have what amounts to the "added" footage in the film. Beginning with good old Walter Hill doing a voice-over about the Greek myth that inspired the film, the picture begins as the camera rolls over a comic-styled illustration that then segues into the film via animated comic-book panels. If that wasn't enough, the film is littered with over a half-dozen more of these kind of gratuitous transitions at the expense of trimming certain scenes. If this sounds cool to you, then haven't seen it -- or you might possibly be part of the fan minority for whom this is made. At the heart of it, most will not be happy about these silly additions. The genius of The Warriors was that its otherworldliness lent itself perfectly to comic book styling, but as soon as you blatantly present the film as if it were some kind of interactive comic -- using modern technology to clumsily do so -- the outcome becomes sloppy, unneeded, and severely unwanted. To do this in such a way as to not give you the chance to watch the original cut is even worse -- and there's where the DVD gripes start. One, the disc does not come with Walter Hill's audio commentary, which the PAL version does include. Two, the long-awaited deleted scenes have been left in limbo yet again. You briefly see part of the original opening in one of the featurettes, but otherwise, you'll need to go on the Internet to find just bits of the rest. In its defense, the DVD looks good and does feature the original theatrical trailer along with four new featurettes that span over an hour. With cast and crew interviews that go in-depth on the genesis of the film as well as casting, production, and its controversial release, these really do make a fine compliment to the movie and would have been gloriously welcomed in another release. As it is, those who already own the film should not get rid of it anytime soon. Check this release out for curiosity's sake, but don't say you were warned.
 
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Theatrical Version Is Better
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This long awaited special edition of the cult-classic film is something of a disappointment, as the now out-of-print theatrical version has been excluded from this release. While it is fun to see Hill's original intent, I still think the theatrical version is much better, and don't understand why it would be excluded from a product bearing the title "ultimate edition'. Bonus features are ok, and the dvd is anamorphic widescreen, but as is often the case, the new high def transfer appears blatantly 'overdone' in some regards. For fans who already have the theatrical version on dvd, stick with what you've got...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Feeling bogged down by the trials of contemporary living? If you're just having one of those days where the world seems stacked against you, just sit back, relax, and follow Michael Douglas as he wages war on the frustrations of modern life in Warner Bros.' release of Falling Down. Viewable in either 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen (enhanced for 16 x 9 TVs) or standard 1.33:1 full-screen pan-and-scan, this disc also offers a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital Surround audio track, a French Dolby Digital Surround track, and optional English and French subtitles. Extra features accompanying this chillingly humorous voyage into the troubled psyche of a disturbed soul include interactive trailers and an original theatrical trailer.
 
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Good Movie, Excellent Performance By Douglas
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Falling Down' is a really good film and in many regards can be considered a 'dark, dark comedy'. The dvd presentation is very good and offers the film in both anamorphic widescreen 2.35:1 and full-screen. Recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Long awaited by fans, Ridley Scott's visionary fairy tale Legend comes to DVD as an ultimate edition and the results are greater than could be imagined. In an inspirational move, Universal has included both the longer international version (at one hour and 54 minutes) and the one seen in the United States (one hour and 30 minutes) on separate discs. Each is in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio along with anamorphic transfers, and while they both look good, the international version is stronger and spectacular in all respects. Colors are vibrant, darks are solid, and detail is astounding. The U.S. version is weaker by far, with a noticeably softer transfer that doesn't exhibit the same kind of contrast or detail. Sound separates the two also. New, exciting Dolby Digital and DTS tracks are part of the international version, while the U.S. release is left with the less robust original surround track. The 5.1 tracks are full of life, helping to further re-create the vision that Scott and his crew have brought to the screen. If outstanding visual and auditory elements weren't enough, this two-disc set offers plenty of extras to keep one captivated. On the first disc is another of Scott's commentary tracks. It's the second disc (since the U.S. version is nearly 30 minutes shorter) that contains the wealth of supplemental information. Of particular interest is a new 50-minute documentary on all aspects of the production, including interviews with most of the main cast and crew. Affection runs deep for this film and it can readily be felt in these memories. Though controversy surrounded Tangerine Dream's U.S. score at the time of the theatrical release, it's also included on an isolated track. In addition are sections for two lost scenes, with one using storyboards, photos, and music to re-create what was intended, storyboards for three scenes, and extensive photo galleries. Rounding out an outstanding disc are Bryan Ferry's music video for "Is Your Love Strong Enough," two theatrical trailers, four television spots, and the usual assortment of production notes and cast and crew biographies.
 
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Good Movie, Could Have Been Much Better
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This is an outstanding dvd release to a good fairy-tale film that could have been so much better. Openly accepting much of the blame, was Ridley Scott for his uncertainty on how to cut the film. Nevertheless, die hard fans will enjoy this very well put together special edition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Paul Flaherty's Who's Harry Crumb? comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround, while a Spanish soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include production notes and talent files. John Candy's fans will most certainly want to give this disc a look, while genre enthusiasts may also want to give the DVD a chance.
 
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One of John Candy's Best!
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
John Candy puts on a great show here as an idiotic and bumbling detective who has an incredible capability of solving crimes accidentally. Very funny movie and good dvd considering this movie wasn't really that big of a hit upon its initial theatrical release. The anamorphic widescreen display is good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Back in the 1980s, in the wake of such productions as Conan the Barbarian, fantasy films reigned supreme. Krull, Legend, The Beastmaster, Labyrinth, all of the countless Italian-made rip-offs like Lucio Fulci's Conquest or Joe D'Amato's numerous Ator endurance tests -- were just a few of the films that rode the success of the trend. None of them were colossal artistic or financial hits when released, so when George Lucas and Ron Howard collaborated on the epic-fantasy film Willow, expectations were very high indeed. Unfortunately, Willow didn't shake the foundations of the film world. It did not become another Star Wars, as many had predicted it would. But over the years, time has been kind to poor Willow, and its appeal as a much-watched family film has grown every year. 20th Century Fox's DVD is sure to please fans of the film. The disc is offered in its proper theatrical aspect ratio (2.35:1 enhanced) and it has been given a thunderous 5.1 Dolby Surround track as well as a two-channel option. The picture is excellent throughout -- crisp, colorful, and the widescreen framing really brings out the old-fashioned epic style of its filmmaking more than previous pan-and-scan video offerings. The disc has also been given a commentary track with star Warwick Davis, who plays the title character. Davis is delightful and is obviously proud of his participation in the production (he should be). There are some dropouts with his commentary, especially toward the end, but for the most part his comments are amusing, informative, and entertaining. Davis talks at length about the film's sometimes arduous production, his relationship with co-star Val Kilmer, and the difference of working with Ron Howard and George Lucas, among other things. He also mentions the filmed -- although it was later deleted --- storm scene that unfortunately is not available on the disc. The disc also contains more TV and theatrical trailers than you could possibly want, a lengthy production featurette, a featurette about the film's use of the morphing technique (it was the first to use it), and a behind-the-scenes still gallery. All in all, the disc is excellent and should no doubt replace your worn-out videotape copy.
 
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Much Better than Lord of The Rings
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Willow' is a classic film in my opinion and sports so much that films of today, like 'Lord of the Rings', are lacking...emotion and feeling! It makes such a difference when a bond is felt between the audience and the onscreen characters. Willow did an excellent job of this and I still consider it one of the best fairy-tale films I've ever seen. Excellent special edition bonus features and a pristine anamorphic widescreen display make this film worth every bit of owning.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Everyone Should Love this Movie
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Gene Wilder gives his best performance ever in this classic tale based on the Roald Dahl childrens book. I've never heard a single person who has seen this movie say they disliked it. Truly a cinematic masterpiece that stands in a league of its own. One of the best special edition dvd's ever in my opinion. Be sure to buy this widescreen edition which features the film in its original theatrical aspect ratio. Highest recommendation!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Another Jean-Claude Van Damme masterpiece hits the DVD shelves in a big, outrageous special edition of Universal Soldier from the fine folks at Lions Gate Home Entertainment. Newly remastered with both an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen picture and 5.1 Dolby Digital sound, this disc brings this sci-fi brawl into the digital age the right way. Extras on the disc include an alternate "touching" ending, along with the newly created 19-minute featurette "Guns, Genes and Fighting Machines -- The Making of Universal Soldier." Featuring interviews with Van Damme and co-headliner Dolph Lundgren, along with writer/producer Dean Devlin and director Roland Emmerich, the featurette is a good look at the production from the eyes of two young action stars and a pre-Independence Day production team just on the cusp of box-office success. Those four also star on the audio commentary, a spliced together affair of competing accents that was taken from three separately recorded tracks that weigh heavily in the Devlin/Emmerich corner rather than the goofy ramblings of the one from the "Muscles From Brussels" or the fun insight from Lundgren. Also on the DVD is another featurette, "Tale of Two Titans," a look back at the early days of the two stars that features classic old photographs and stories of each one's break into show business from the actors themselves. A definite improvement over the film's previous DVD releases, this release is sure to bring new love to the film and its ridiculous action stars.
 
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Van Damme & Lundgren's Best Film
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Universal Soldier' may sound like just another typical cheesy action movie, but it's everything but that. Both Jean Claude Van Damme and Dolph Lundgren give the best performances of their film careers in my opinion, and the result is one heck of a movie! And that is no joke. A well done special edition helps support this already excellent film!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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