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Here's one movie adaptation that just isn't even close in terms of quality when compared to the book on which it's based. Highly doubtful that a remake is in the works, I guess those who want to really experience this material properly will need to read the Cormier novel, and I also recommend reading the sequel too, titled 'Beyond the Chocolate War.'
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I liked 'Greedy' because it makes a very good point about how people tend to behave in regards to the inheritance of money, especially that of relatives. Well worth a watch. Widescreen.
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This is a great price for this dvd set, basically you're paying for one movie and getting the second free. Excellent for those who like the 'National Lampoon's Vacation' series.
Amy Heckerling helmed this second outing from the Griswald clan. National Lampoon's European Vacation comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by star Chevy Chase and a theatrical trailer. This is a welcome release from Warner Bros. that should be a treat for fans of the series.
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Not nearly as good as the original 'Vacation' or 'Christmas Vacation' for that matter, 'European Vacation' is still far better than the dismal 'Vegas Vacation.' Recommended to those who liked the series.
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Stanley Tong directs international action superstar Jackie Chan in Police Story 4: First Strike, which comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include filmographies of the cast and crew, biographies of the cast and crew, and a theatrical trailer. This is a fine release from New Line that should appeal to genre enthusiasts.
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The only saving grace this film posesses is a really cool fight scene in which Jackie Chan fends off several attackers with a step ladder. Other than that, the film is awful.
Director Ron Howard re-teams with star Michael Keaton in the cross-cultural comedy Gung Ho, which comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.78:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English subtitles are accessible. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence. The film looks and sounds great on this Paramount release, but that is all there is.
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'Gung Ho' is a film I liked watching as a kid for some reason, and it does a decent job as far as comedic timing is concerned, especially considering the subject matter of the film. Widescreen.
The mother of all comedies, Airplane! finally comes home to DVD in this elaborate Don't Call Me Shirley! 25th Anniversary Edition. The film is once again presented with an anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen picture and 5.1 sound, though the real meat of the disc comes in the form of a slew of new extras. A commentary track is now included, with Jerry and David Zucker heading down memory lane with co-writer Jim Abrahams and producer John Davison. Anyone familiar with the Kentucky Fried Movie commentary will be pleased to know that this track is equally as funny, though the comedic team's fuel runs a bit dry by the end. In other features, the disc is supplied with a "Long Haul Version" that includes deleted scenes and interviews via a branching system. While it would have been nice to access them separately, there is something satisfying in seeing some of these trimmed pieces added back into the film, even if it means endlessly searching for the TransAmerican logo to appear on the screen anytime you'd like to rewatch any of these extras. Also available are the original theatrical trailer and a trivia track, which basically rehashes most of the information given in the previous two extras. The Don't Call Me Shirley! Edition is a worthy upgrade for those with the 2000 release and a great addition to any home library that's lacking the title.
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While I tend to like 'spoof' comedies, something about 'Airplane' just didn't intrigue me very much. However, the film has a fervent following and fans will appreciate this 'Don't Call Me Shirley' edition.
Although Joel and Ethan Coen's award-winning Fargo was available before on DVD, this special edition from MGM/UA is a vast improvement. Roger Deakins' simply astonishing cinematography is given first-rate treatment on this disc. The monochromatic look of the film, dominated by vast fields of white snow, brought the film many well-deserved accolades. Roger Deakins' commentary track goes into great detail about his artistic process, his working relationship with Joel and Ethan, and some fairly technical talk about how some of the shots in the film were achieved. Rounding out this entertaining disc are a short retrospective featurette consisting of the cast and crew sharing their memories of working on the film, a segment of The Charlie Rose Show with the brothers and lead actress Frances McDormand, an onscreen text trivia track that combines bizarre tangential trivia about events that transpire on the screen with more conventional production information, and a gallery of advertising materials. Ask a character in the film if this DVD is any good, and odds are they will respond, "Oh yeah, you betcha."
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'Fargo' is a delightful film, full of the typical great acting performances one comes to expect when seeing a Cohen Brothers' picture. Definitely some of their best work. Recommended. Widescreen and full-screen.
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