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What a Beautiful Film
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This film is 5-star entertainment all the way, with Dicaprio giving the best performance of his career. Such a sweet and heartwarming tale, this is one of my all-time favorites. Good bonus features, this purchase is worth every penny!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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After years of waiting, one of the most anticipated DVD sets is finally here -- The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection, a grand release for one of the most beloved and successful film trilogies in history. Packaged in a classy Lucasfilm/Paramount box, all three of the first films are included, with an exclusive bonus disc delving into the behind-the-scenes meat long sought after by fans throughout the years. While it might not be the definitive, end-all-be-all release (that now-fabled set would have probably included the scrapped fourth entry in the series, still in pre-production at the time of this release), though be sure, this collection is simply jaw-dropping at times and worth the wait in the end. In this set, each film is presented in its original glorious 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio, with an incredible Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track, all digitally remastered by THX -- and boy, does it show! With lush hues and deep blacks, the series feels new all over again, with Raiders especially benefiting from its new brilliant picture and sound quality. Thankfully, there hasn't been too much digital tinkering on the images, with the subtle reflection during the snake pit scene still intact -- though a few matting issues in the Last Crusade seem to have been corrected. While having the trilogy finally hit the DVD market is truly something to rejoice about, the party really starts to heat up with the Bonus Material disc, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage never seen outside of the Lucasfilm archives. First off, there are the three feature-length documentaries on the trilogy, which can be viewed separately or all together, clocking in at a whopping two-hour-plus running time. Covering each film throughout their story lines, while focusing in at each setup to break down various action pieces, casting decisions, and filming locations, the specials give you full access to most every major player in the production and completely justifies the non-inclusion of any audio commentaries. Classic stories are shared from everyone ranging from Spielberg to Lucas, Harrison Ford to every leading lady he fell for, to the beloved supporting cast including John Rhys-Davis, and yes, even Short Round (Quan Ke Huy) makes an appearance. Whether viewed back to back or each individually, these documentaries are at the core perfect studies of the trilogy, and with exclusive footage like bits from the infamous Tom Selleck screen test, they're the most exciting extras to hit the DVD market in a long time. Also on the disc are collections of featurettes that fill in the filmmaking gaps that the documentary glossed over. Clocking in a little above ten minutes each, the four sections represent the traditional (i.e. non-CG) technical sides of the film -- Stunts, Sounds, Music, and the Light and Magic. From the origins of the trilogy's sound effect library with Ben Burtt to footage of John Williams' original scoring sessions, the featurettes manage to affectively capture how the series was truly a joint effort with the very best people of their craft putting their all into the three films. Finally on the bonus disc, there's a massive Trailers section, which includes three trailers for Raiders (teaser, theatrical, and re-release), just the theatrical for Temple of Doom, and both the teaser and theatrical for The Last Crusade. As usual with long-awaited discs, there are still a few things missing. Where, in fact, are the deleted scenes? Also perplexing is the exclusion of the Temple of Doom teaser, included on one of the first video releases of Raiders. Of course, these are small gripes, and ones which only the eventual box set down the road will answer as to whether they'll see the light of day or not. Still, with the astounding transfers and engrossing extras, this box set should prove that the wait was well worth it -- for you can finally have pristine copies of the Indiana Jones trilogy among your collection, and that is truly a beautiful thing.
 
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Raiders is the Only Good Film
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I didn't like having to buy the entire trilogy of 'Indiana Jones' movies as I only enjoyed the first film. I cannot recommend this set as I feel these titles should have been offered individually, especially considering how bad the two sequels were compared to the original.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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John Landis' Three Amigos comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that preserves the original widescreen ratio of the 1986 theatrical release. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include cast and crew bios. This is obviously a title no one gave much thought to before releasing. It is redeemed slightly by the inexpensive list price, but the unimpressive picture and sound as well as the lack of extras is sure to displease fans of this cult favorite.
 
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What a Great Comedy!
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Three Amigos' is one of my all-time favoite comedies, and I never tire of watching it. Just hilarious entertainment featuring top-notch performances by the entire cast. The dvd is non-anamorphic, but it is widescreen, which is actually more than I expected for this film. However, I would love to see a special edition for this film with some really good bonus features, as this disc has none.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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High-Def Just Doesn't Work For Me
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I have only one question to ask. Was '2001: A Space Odyssey' originally shown theatrically in high-definition? No, it wasn't...Was it originally shot and filmed with an HD camera? No it wasn't...And so here we have yet another perfect example of digitally altering artwork in order to make an image appear both crystal clear and 3-dimensional, even though it didn't in the theater. I've seen several high def-transfers, and overall I just do not care for either the Hd-dvd or Blue Ray formats as I think most of them just appear too digitally altered and overdone, giving us products that are quite different from their original theatrical counterparts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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High-Def Just Doesn't Work For Me
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I have only one question to ask. Was '2001: A Space Odyssey' originally shown theatrically in high-definition? No, it wasn't...Was it originally shot and filmed with an HD camera? No it wasn't...And so here we have yet another perfect example of digitally altering artwork in order to make an image appear both crystal clear and 3-dimensional, even though it didn't in the theater. I've seen several high def-transfers, and overall I just do not care for either the Hd-dvd or Blue Ray formats as I think most of them just appear too digitally altered and overdone, giving us products that are quite different from their original theatrical counterparts.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Arguably the Greatest Film of All Time
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
When asked by friends what my favorite film of all time is I usually answer with two films...I tell them what movie I enjoy watching the most (which is John Carpenter's: Big Trouble in Little China), but then I also tell them that I truly believe, in terms of overall filmmaking, Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' is in my opinion the best film of all time. The only words I can use to describe this film are 'utterly astonishing.' Don't miss seeing this film, especially on this nicely done special edition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bizarre But Fun
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Robocop' is not a picture for everyone, but it does have quite a cult following, and it actually is a good movie in its own right. It is heavily violent, the director's cut even more so, so people who don't have a stomach for that type of action may want to stay away. Great dvd release, with lots of bonus goodies for the die-hard fans.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bizarre But Fun
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Robocop' is not a picture for everyone, but it does have quite a cult following, and it actually is a good movie in its own right. It is heavily violent, so people who don't have a stomach for that type of action may want to stay away. Good dvd release, but not much in terms of extras.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This sequel to director Paul Verhoeven's 1987 sci-fi actioner Robocop finds Peter Weller once again in the role of the half-man/half-machine crime fighter. While a new designer drug plagues the streets of Detroit, Robocop must also face a new foe in the form of Robocop 2, a new and improved cyborg-policeman that contains the remains of a criminal. Robocop 2 is presented on this DVD in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. There are also Spanish- and French-dubbed audio tracks as well as subtitles in English, Spanish, and French. Rounding out the disc is the original theatrical trailer. This disc is also available in a Robocop trilogy three-pack.
 
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Awful Film
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
One of the most disappointing sequels I've ever seen, 'Robocop 2' was at one time the most unnecessarily violent film I had ever seen. The dvd transfer is good for this release, unfortunately the movie just isn't worth watching.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Not As Good as the Original
on April 17, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Somewhat straying from the storyline of the first film in a way that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, especially in terms of the time travel concept, 'Terminator 2' is still decent entertainment. Although laden with cutting edge special effects, the movie just doesn't live up to the quality of the original movie in my opinion. A generally good dvd release, this version is missing several features that graced the much better 'Terminator 2: Ultimate Edition' released back in 2000.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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