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Filmmaker Peter Jackson set out on one of the most ambitious motion-picture projects of recent memory when he attempted to bring J.R.R. Tolkien's epic Lord of the Rings novels to the screen. Jackson's films proved to be a rousing success both critically and financially, and this special box set collects the three award-winning pictures in one package. The Lord of The Rings: The Motion Picture Trilogy features deluxe extended DVD editions of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, which follow the battle between good and evil in the mythic land of Middle-earth and the quest to destroy the One Ring of all power before it is found by the forces of evil.
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This extended version dvd set of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy is just outstanding, though I only personally cared for 'Fellowship of the Ring.' It's a shame the sequels, although good, didn't live up to the magic of that first movie. Perfect box set here for fans, loaded with so many bonus features it may take half a lifetime to get through! These dvd versions add a bunch of must-see extra footage into the films, which was cut out theatrically for time reasons. But fans will love it!
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This extended version dvd set of the third installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy is just outstanding, and the movie itself is pretty good too. It's a shame the sequels, although good, didn't live up to the magic of the first movie. Perfect box set here for fans, loaded with so many bonus features it may take half a lifetime to get through! This dvd version adds a bunch of must-see extra footage into the film, which was cut out theatrically for time reasons. But fans will love it!
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Least Interesting of Trilogy, Best Dvd Version
on April 25, 2008
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This extended version dvd set of the second installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy is great, though the movie itself is just ok. Perfect box set here for fans, loaded with so many bonus features it may take half a lifetime to get through! This dvd version adds a bunch of must-see extra footage into the film, which was cut out theatrically for time reasons. But fans will love it!
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The Best of the Trilogy and Best Dvd Version
on April 25, 2008
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This extended version dvd set of the first installment of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy is just outstanding, and by far the best film of the trilogy. It's a shame the sequels, although good, didn't live up to the magic of this movie. Perfect box set here for fans, loaded with so many bonus features it may take half a lifetime to get through! This dvd version adds a bunch of must-see extra footage into the film, which was cut out theatrically for time reasons. But fans will love it!
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Sylvester Stallone faces off against a dangerous mountain range in this thriller, which has been given a high-quality presentation in this "Superbit" DVD edition. Transferred to disc with a high sampling rate that delivers a sharper and better detailed image, this version of Cliffhanger has been letterboxed in the widescreen aspect ratio of 2.40:1, which is also enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The English-language audio has been mastered in two formats, Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, with optional subtitles in English and French. In order to make room for the additional data for this "Superbit" release, no bonus features have been included.
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'Cliffhanger' is decent entertainment and is worth one viewing if only to see the beautiful scenery utilized in the film. This dvd has no bonus features, unlike the collector's version, and the supposed 'improved' picture and sound quality aren't all that impressive, if even noticeable at all.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Chris Columbus' follow-up to his hugely successful Home Alone comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include talent biographies and the original theatrical trailer. This disc does a fine job of reproducing the film, but the high list price and the lack of interesting extras make it difficult to recommend without reservation.
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'Home Alone 2,' while not really offering anything new compared to its predecessor, still does an outstanding job of captivating the audience. Very funny and full of great performances, especially by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Good dvd presentation, not much in terms of bonus features though.
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Ernest R. Dickerson's adaptation of The Most Dangerous Game, Surviving the Game, comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame transfer. The closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a theatrical trailer, as well as filmographies of the cast and crew. This is a fine, but unspectacular release from New Line.
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Another cinematic installment of Richard Connell's 'The Most Dangerous Game,' only this version, starring Ice-T is really pretty poor. The dvd however, is not bad, and is actually better than this movie deserves.
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This completely unnecessary and awful film does nothing more than hurt the series, which really went downhill starting with 'Rocky V.' A decent dvd package, but really isn't worth the time or money to even bother with. To fans of the series let me just say this, 'It's worse than Rocky V'. If that doesn't tell you what kind of movie it is, I don't know what will.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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High-kicking Jackie Chan has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with his jaw-dropping acrobatics and death-defying stunts. Enjoy his U.S. solo debut in this exciting thrill ride from New Line Home Video. Viewable in either the original 2.35:1 widescreen aspect ratio or standard 1.33:1 full-screen pan-and-scan, and featuring a closed-captioned English Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, this release also offers an additional French Dolby Digital Stereo track. Extra features are limited to a theatrical trailer and cast bios.
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'Rumble in the Bronx' was a surprise theatrical hit that made an incredible profit considering its budget. Full of incredible stuntwork by Jackie Chan, the movie fails to create any magic as far as storyline and plot are concerned. Decent dvd release, both widescreen and full-screen formats.
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Considering the time it was made, and for the budget it had, 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' is a superb production. The beauty of this piece, is that you don't need to be a monster-movie fan to enjoy or appreciate the point the film was trying to make, which is the utter absurdness of nuclear warfare. Highly Recommended.
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