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![Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me [WS] [DVD] [1999]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me is presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, already a step ahead of the original. The full-length screen-specific audio commentary continues along the lines of the first film's disc, with director Jay Roach and Mike Myers joined by co-writer Michael McCullers. The track is adequate and the participants joke around enough to keep it appealing. The 25-minute behind-the-scenes documentary consists mostly of cast and crew interviews and on-set footage. The 21 deleted scenes have some humorous improvisational moments but all seem worthy of their cutting-room-floor status. Three music videos by Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, and Mel B are also included, as well as all of the film's worthwhile trailers and extensive DVD-ROM features. Finally, a "hidden" Dr. Evil menu appears on the special features menu after a few minutes. The best selection here is a parody of A&E Biography called "The Dr. Evil Story" that features interviews and recollections with the entire cast in character and has plenty of laughs. Links to Dr. Evil's musical numbers and "Classic Evil Schemes Gone Awry" are also a part of the hidden menu. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me keeps in the tradition of the original film's DVD by offering a good amount of extras presented in the same quirky and humorous style as the movies.
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'Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me,' is just too much like the original, and only tries to outdo its predecessor rather than compliment it. I just didn't care for this sequel, but this is a great dvd for those who did.
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery features both widescreen and pan-and-scan versions of the film; however, the original theatrical aspect ration of 2.35:1 has been changed by director Jay Roach to a 2:1 aspect ratio, perhaps to better accommodate its widescreen enhancement. The commentary track allows Roach and Mike Myers to tell what is improvised and what is scripted in the film, specifically to point out the different inspirations and homages, and joke around some as well. The deleted scene menu features two original endings and five scenes that were either cut for time or because they were expendable. One of the original endings is particularly hilarious and at least two of the deleted scenes ("The Henchman's Wife" and "Fendi Briefcase") could have been left in the film. The "Spy Genre Retrospective" is disappointing, just a series of pages to read about the movies that inspired the film instead of a featurette. Meanwhile, the animated "Music to Shag To" sequence, a celebrity cameo menu, and the "Swedish-Made Penis Enlarger Pump" features aren't exactly substantial but do add to the zany feel of the DVD. The theatrical trailer is also included. Austin Powers can't compete with current special editions, but it is nonetheless a fun disc for an enjoyable film.
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I'll never forget going to see this movie at the theater and how hard I laughed, and how I forced my then girlfriend to sit through what she deemed to be one of the dumbest movies she had ever seen. Well, that was her opinion, and I have mine. 'Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery,' is great comedy entertainment, especially for fans of the famed '007: James Bond' films. Widescreen, with some good bonus features. Recommended, but don't bother with the sequels.
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One of the most successful comedies of all time, Animal House gets its best DVD release yet with this "Double Secret Probation Edition." The film is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and Dolby Digital Stereo. English and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a Delta Alumni update (a 20-minute featurette that offers interviews with the characters about where they are now), a making-of documentary that is informative but was included on previous DVD editions of the film, an animated trivia track that supplies information while watching the movie, and a music video by MxPx for the song "Shout." Any big fan of the film will not be ripped off by upgrading to this edition, although the casual fan probably does not need to bother.
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'National Lampoon's Animal House' is a classic comedy. It's not the best of all time in my opinion, but it's worth a viewing, or several for that matter, and fans are sure to enjoy this widescreen dvd with good bonus materials.
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Chris Columbus' charming comedy Adventures in Babysitting comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are no subtitles, but the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Although there are no supplemental materials of any consequence, the inexpensive list price makes this disc a great purchase for anyone looking for a comedy the whole family can enjoy.
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This movie isn't what I would consider great quality, but kids between the ages of 9 and 11 will probably enjoy it. Widescreen.
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Universal's DVD release of Stanley Kubrick's restored classic Spartacus comes with a wealth of interesting information befitting a spectacle of its grandeur. The film, which has been painstakingly reassembled and restored, includes five minutes cut from its original release, notably the notorious "Snails and Oysters" scene between Laurence Olivier and Tony Curtis. Also included are the original overture and extended soundtrack. This DVD also boasts comprehensive biographies and extensive filmographies on the film's seven main actors and director Kubrick, as well as meticulously detailed production notes spanning the time from the original production to Universal's dedicated film restoration. The film can be viewed with either French or Spanish subtitles. It is presented in full Dolby Surround Sound and in its original 70 mm widescreen format. Notably missing is the film's original trailer (included are two later trailers) and any form of documentary or commentary from the film's surviving cast. Still, the wealth of information on the production notes and cast, as well as the deleted scenes and music, make up for what is lacking, making this edition the film's most definitive version.
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Initially directed by Anthony Mann, and finished by famed director Stanley Kubrick, 'Spartacus' is an exceptional film that can be appreciated in so many ways. Widescreen transfer here, but nothing in terms of bonus, so big fans may want to opt for the more lucrative, but also more expensive, special Criterion edition.
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Four men unwittingly find themselves pursued by a vicious street gang in this thriller, which gets a well-equipped presentation for this DVD edition. Judgment Night has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio of 2.35:1, which has also been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The original English-language audio has been remixed for playback in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1; a dubbed French-language track also appears in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a Spanish-language track is in Dolby Digital Stereo. The disc also includes subtitles in French and Spanish, and closed captions in English. The movie's original theatrical trailer has been included as a bonus.
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'Judgment Night,' though somewhat campy at times, is still a cool action movie in my opinion, with good acting performances. I recommend this dvd, which presents the film in its original 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen ratio.
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This set contains all three 'Crocodile Dundee' films. Considering how bad the third film was, and because you can buy the first two movies for $6.99 each, I would recommend bypassing this set and just purchasing the first two films separately.
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The Australian outback will never be the same when Mick Dundee hits the streets of New York City in the 1980s hit comedy Crocodile Dundee. Featuring a 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer, Crocodile Dundee looks as good as a shrimp on the "barbie." The colors and black levels are all very well rendered with only the slightest amount of edge enhancement present. While a few of the scenes look slightly dark, overall this is a very nice-looking transfer by Paramount. Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround and is less impressive than the video. Although the dialogue, effects, and music are even, the soundtrack tends to have a flat sound to it. Crocodile Dundee is a film that would have benefited greatly from a Dolby 5.1 remix. Also included on this disc is a Dolby Mono 1.0 track in French, as well as English captions. Fans of this series will want to angrily chuck their boomerang at someone as the only extra feature on this disc is an original theatrical trailer for Crocodile Dundee in anamorphic widescreen. Otherwise, fans will be happy to see their beloved outback hero in a well-done widescreen edition.
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'Crocodile Dundee' is a good romantic comedy that was a surprise box-office success. Believe it or not, its sequel 'Crocodile Dundee II' was actually a bit better. Recommended.
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John Cherry directs Jim Varney in the comedy Ernest Scared Stupid, which comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, making it quite difficult to recommend this Disney/Buena Vista release to anyone who is not an Ernest fan. There is little here for the average DVD consumer.
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'Ernest Scared Stupid' still has me laughing as an adult, which is why I consider it the best film of the series. Kids will definitely like this one, and it's a great movie for halloween too. Highly recommended!
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John Cherry directs Jim Varney in the comedy Ernest Goes to Jail, which comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, making it quite difficult to recommend this Disney/Buena Vista release to anyone who is not an Ernest fan. There is little here for the average DVD consumer.
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'Ernest Goes To Jail,' much like all the other films of the series, is incredibly cheesy. Nevertheless, it's still good entertainment that most kids will get a kick out of. Plus, this movie has my personal favorite moment of the series (the scene where Ernest is in the jury box and is chewing on a broken pen). Recommended!
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