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![Saving Silverman [PG13 Version] [WS/P&S] [DVD] [2001]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Marriage and love get a wicked new twist in the comedy Saving Silverman starring Amanda Peet, Jason Biggs, Jack Black, and Steve Zahn. Columbia has done a decent job on this title with a very nice 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer (with a full-frame 1.33:1 version on side B). Since Saving Silverman is a fairly new title, it's no surprise that the image quality is well rendered and very pleasing to the eye. Colors are vibrant with flesh tones very solid. A small amount of edge enhancement can be spotted, though the minor amount makes it inconsequential. Audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and is mostly utilized during the presence of background Neil Diamond songs (of which there are many). With dialogue, music, and effects all mixed evenly, this is a nice if underwhelming audio track. Also included on this disc is a Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround track in English, as well as subtitles in English and French. Saving Silverman's extra features include a humorous commentary track by director Dennis Dugan, an outtakes reel, some thin production notes, filmographies, a link to the website, and theatrical trailers for Saving Silverman, Big Daddy, Whipped, Loser, and The Cable Guy. Regardless of one's opinion of the movie, this disc is a solid edition by Columbia.
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This movie was somewhat of a surprise to me, and actually ended up being much more funny than I thought it would be. Good anamorphic widescreen transfer and bonus features. Recommended.
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![Very Bad Things [DVD] [1998]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/ff349c1f-e433-4c2f-b02a-5a6bbf3ecbab.jpg)
Peter Berg's 1998 black comedy Very Bad Things comes to DVD from Polygram, presented with both widescreen and full-screen transfers. The Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround soundtrack is in English and French. English closed captions are also available. Special features include theatrical trailers and biographies for director Berg and stars Christian Slater, Daniel Stern, Jon Favreau, Leland Orser, Cameron Diaz, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
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Very Bad things is one of those movies that just had me laughing until I had tears in my eyes. It's not for everyone, and probably not the kind of movie most people will want to watch over and over, but for $6.99 it's worth every bit of at least one viewing! Anamorphic Widescreen and full-screen viewing options.
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This animated version of the fantasy novel by J.R.R. Tolkien comes to DVD in a standard full-screen picture format (1.33:1), with no widescreen option and only a single audio track option, English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono). Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and French. Special features are limited to some "highlights" dealing with Tolkien and the filmmakers. Because the audio was not remastered for this DVD version of the film, the mono-only sound quality is flat and poor, and in places the animation is somewhat jerky. The plastic DVD case includes a brief chapter index.
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While only covering a small part of Tolkien's classic trilogy, 'The Return of The King' is a sequel to the animated 'The Hobbit.' Beautifully animated with wonderful vocal songs! And unlike 'the Hobbit' dvd, this release of 'Return of the King' has no digital mastering errors or layers of missing audio, at least that I can tell. Highly Recommended!
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Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass apply their distinctive animation technique to J.R.R. Tolkien's prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy on this DVD release of The Hobbit. The film is presented in a full-frame standard transfer with an aspect ratio of 1.33:1. The closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include background information on Tolkien, as well as the filmmakers themselves.
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A Beloved Cartoon Classic, Missing Layer of Audio
on April 29, 2008
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Great animated film. The only thing that prevents me from giving this product a 5-star rating is that the disc is missing a layer of audio in certain scenes, and as a result entire sound effects have been completely removed from the picture. This is no doubt a digital mastering error which should be corrected and re-issued.
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Comedy lives in the sequel Weekend at Bernie's II starring everyone's favorite dead stiff. Unfortunately, Columbia has put minimal effort into this 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. Dirt and grain abound in certain scenes, and a bit of edge enhancement shows up in a few spots during the film. Overall the tropical colors and black levels are even and bright. Also included on side B is a 1.33:1 full frame version of the film. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround and works well in the confines of the film. Directional sounds are not utilized, but since this is a Comedy and not an effects-heavy film, that suits the disc just fine. All aspects of the dialogue, effects, and bouncy island music are clear of any distortion. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. Fans of this film will be disappointed to know that the only extra features available on this disc include theatrical trailers for the movies Weekend at Bernie's II, Groundhog Day, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Cops & Robbersons. Apparently, Columbia feels this is a fitting end to a funny series -- though the fans may wholeheartedly disagree.
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Not nearly as good as the original, 'Weekend At Bernie's 2,' still manages to conjure up enough humor to make it worth a watch for those who liked its predecessor. Widescreen and full-screen viewing options.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Contrary to the popular critical opinion of the film, I found 'Weekend At Bernie's' to be very funny, and well worth a watch. I recommend this one! Widescreen and full-screen viewing options.
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Bob Clark's comedy about a cab driver-turned-country music performer, Rhinestone will be remembered by pop-culture junkies as the only pairing of Sylvester Stallone and Dolly Parton. Those junkies can enjoy the film over and over again with this disc that presents the movie in a widescreen anamorphic transfer preserving the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. The only substantial extra is the film's original theatrical trailer.
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I don't know what Sylvester Stallone was thinking when he involved himself in this project, maybe he doesn't either. The bottom line is that 'Rhinestone' is an incredibly poor film, one that most people won't want to even bother watching let alone buy. However, kudos to Anchor Bay for releasing this one in its original anamorphic 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![The Hard Way (DVD Widescreen) [DVD] [Standard]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/fdd98e22-d52e-4fe7-ae12-c9e6a320b310.jpg)
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'The Hard Way' is a very funny action-comedy that will most likely keep its audience entertained. James Woods and Michael J. Fox really play well off each other. Anamorphic widescreen.
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A conniving nephew (Anthony Geary) wishes to get rid of his elderly uncle (Ralph Bellamy) to collect a large inheritance, so he hires the three worst orderlies he can find (played by the Fat Boys).
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'The Disorderlies' is an ok comedy, good dvd release though, but only fans will want to purchase it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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I wonder how many times they're going to repackage and resell this set. If you've already purchased one of the previous 'Rocky' dvd sets, you're not getting anything new here except the inclusion of 'Rocky Balboa.'
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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