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Disappointing and Confusing
on May 7, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I thought this movie might be interesting, instead it was more of a mess. The film is full of contradictions that, when all is said and done, just don't make any sense. I think the production crew themselves might have been confused as to how they wanted to present this picture. Anamorphic Widescreen with several bonus features, but I'd recommended skipping it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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This seven-disc box set contains DVD releases for all of the Police Academy movies. Easily the best of these titles is the 20th anniversary edition of the original Police Academy. The disc offers a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio. Many of the people involved in the film's production contribute to a commentary track that plays more like a class reunion than anything else, but a very warm and happy reunion nonetheless. Among the notable participants are stars Steve Guttenberg, Michael Winslow, and G.W. Bailey, as well as director Hugh Wilson. An extensive 30-minute documentary on the making of the film features interview footage with many people who could not take part in the commentary track. None of the other discs in the collection have extras as nice as those on the first film, but each does contain a short making-of featurette that was obviously created from the same materials and at the same time as the documentary on that disc for the original Police Academy. Each of these titles is available individually, but this set offers the most cost-effective way to acquire all seven titles.
 
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3 out of 5
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Expensive Set
on May 7, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Considering what you're paying for this box set, and taking into account the fact that you're getting three movies that weren't that great, unless you're a die-hard fan, I would recommend buying the following 'Police Academy' films separately: first film, the second and third film (which you can get together), and the 5th film.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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1 out of 5
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Incredibly Disappointing
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Based off the Roald Dahl childrens book, This twisted and bizarre Tim Burton remake of the 1971 classic film is extremely poor. A relatively good cast and production team goes to waste here. Stick with the infinitely better 1971 version starring Gene Wilder and titled 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Worth the Buy
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
While I only really enjoyed the first film, you can't go wrong with this two-disc set for only $9.99. Eddie Murphy gives some memorable performances here.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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2 out of 5
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Not that Impressive
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I thought this film might be interesting, instead it was more of a mess. The film is full of contradictions that, when all is said and done, just don't make any sense. I think the production crew themselves might have been confused as to how they wanted to present this picture. Anamorphic Widescreen with several bonus features, but I'd recommended skipping it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sam Mendes' Oscar-nominated gangster film, Road to Perdition, comes to DVD with a standard transfer that fails to preserve the original theatrical aspect ratio of the film. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. There are neither subtitles nor closed captions on this release. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Mendes, a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, a still photo galley, and production notes. This is a fine disc for what it is, but the same extras are available on a different edition that also carries a widescreen transfer. That version is superior to this one.
 
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1 out of 5
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You Lose Almost 50% of the Picture with Pan & Scan
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
this full-screen dvd version alters the original theatrical aspect ratio of the movie from 2.35:1 to 1.33:1, giving a picture in which you lose almost 50% of the image on each side in every frame. Purchase one of the widescreen versions.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sam Mendes' gangster film Road to Perdition comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Surround, and Dolby Digital Stereo. A French soundtrack has also been recorded in Dolby Digital 5.1. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and all three English soundtracks are closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Mendes, a making-of featurette, deleted scenes, and production notes. This is a solid release from Dreamworks.
 
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3 out of 5
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Not As Good As I Expected
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I was quite shocked to find this film, which I figured would be exceptional, somewhat disappointing. It's not a bad movie in any sense, I guess I just had higher expectations. Some good bonus features here, including director's commentary, but fans with surround sound home theater systems will probably want to opt for the dvd version featuring DTS.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Austin Powers in Goldmember comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that fails to preserve the original theatrical aspect ratio of the film. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in DTS ES 6.1, DD-EX 5.1, and Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by director Jay Roach and star Mike Myers, a handful of featurettes and documentaries, three music videos, trivia, and, for those with a DVD-ROM drive, a revoice studio that allows the user to add his or her voice to the film. This is a fine disc for what it is, but these same features are available on a different edition that offers a widescreen transfer. That version is superior to this one.
 
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1 out of 5
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Cropped Image Removes Picture
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
this full-screen dvd version alters the original theatrical aspect ratio of the movie from 2.35:1 to 1.33:1, giving a picture in which you lose almost 50% of the image in every frame.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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3 out of 5
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Save Yourself A Couple Bucks
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
The first and second 'Turtles' films were good, the third was not, and therefore I recommend bypassing this set and just purchasing the first and second films separately, and saving yourself a few dollars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer. This is a solid release from New Line that boasts excellent sound and picture quality.
 
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2 out of 5
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Not Up to Standard Compared To the First Two
on May 6, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This third movie of the live-action 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' series, is nothing short of disappointing. Taking into consideration the storyline and material of the film, it's surprising the film didn't turn out better. Widescreen and full-screen.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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