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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.
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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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![Road to Perdition [P&S] [DVD] [2002]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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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You Lose Almost 50% of the Picture with Pan & Scan
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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.
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.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical 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 trailer, an interactive game, and extra features for those with access to a DVD-ROM drive. This is a solid release from New Line.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret Of The Ooze,' isn't quite as good as its predecessor, but it's close enough, and therefore recommended. Look for early 90's rapper 'Vanilla Ice,' singing his made for the movie 'Ninja Rap' song towards films end.
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Steve Barron's big-screen treatment of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen image preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame transfer. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 and a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer, character biographies, and an interactive game that is played by using the DVD remote control. This is a fine disc from New Line that should entertain Turtles enthusiasts.
Posted by: kevman79
I can't recall exactly how many times I watched this one as a kid, but it was quite a few. Watching it now, the movie seems dated, but it's still something kids will enjoy. Widescreen and full-screen.
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Alan Metter helmed the seventh entry in the Police Academy film series, Mission to Moscow. The movie makes its debut on DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer and a short making-of featurette. This is a decent release that will satisfy fans of the series.
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This final installment of the 'Police Academy' franchise is really quite bad, and does nothing but hurt the series. I'd skip this one if I were you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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