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Only For Fans of the Film
on April 24, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This film, though probably completely undeserving of a dvd in any sense, is sure to be enjoyed by that small cult of people who think the movie is great. In all honesty, it's actually so bad, it's not even worth watching, which I learned quickly after just one viewing. The dvd quality is exceptional though considering the quality of the film, and does offer some good bonus features for fans of the film, the only ones to whom I'd recommend buying this item.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Frank Darabont's critically acclaimed, quietly popular 1994 debut The Shawshank Redemption comes to DVD in a simple presentation that features a widescreen, anamorphic transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 Audio, a stills gallery, and the theatrical trailer. With an understated, well-crafted film like this one, the focus should be on the finished work, but a Darabont commentary, filmography, "making of" featurette, and other extra features would make a nice counterpart to the film's restraint. Hopefully, Warner Home Video will see fit to release a deluxe version of The Shawshank Redemption that gives the film the treatment it deserves.
 
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Good Dvd, Ok Movie
on April 24, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I don't understand all the hype and support around this film. Yes, it's decent entertainment, but I feel that for such a serious movie, its completely unbelievable story, particularly the end of the film, hinders its overall impact. Other than that, this is a good dvd release for fans of the film.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Picture is Theatrically Inaccurate
on April 24, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
this full-screen dvd version alters the original theatrical aspect ratios of the movies from 2.35:1 to 1.33:1, giving a picture in which you lose almost 50% of the image on each side. Buy the widescreen version instead!"
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Image is Theatrically Inaccurate
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
It was just sad to see Stallone in this film. While watching this movie, all I kept thinking of was how much I liked the first couple of 'Rambo' films, and how much fun they were to watch. I couldn't believe what a piece of junk this movie was and I wouldn't bother wasting my time seeing it if I were you, let alone buy it. Also, this full-screen version has been considerably cropped from the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 down to 1.33:1, so basically you lose almost 50% of the image in every scene. If you really have to buy this one, at least waste your money on the widescreen version.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Don't Bother
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
It was just sad to see Stallone in this film. While watching this movie, all I kept thinking of was how much I liked the first couple of 'Rambo' films, and how much fun they were to watch. I couldn't believe what a piece of junk this movie was and I wouldn't bother wasting my time seeing it if I were you, let alone buy it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Don't Bother
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
It was just sad to see Stallone in this film. While watching this movie, all I kept thinking of was how much I liked the first couple of 'Rambo' films, and how much fun they were to watch. I couldn't believe what a piece of junk this movie was and I wouldn't bother wasting my time seeing it if I were you, let alone buy it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Visually Beautiful Bad Film
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
A fan of the original theatrical version, I was quite frustrated when Ridley Scott started feeling it was necessary to release several different cuts of the film, starting back in the early 1990's. Overbudget and indecisive, as has often been the case for many of his projects, Scott apparently lost control over the film at a certain point. Therefore, 'Blade Runner' is a visually beautiful film that is just a mess to make any sense of, even more so now that it has 5 different versions. However, there are lots of bonus features here to delight the fans who deserve much credit for sticking with this disaster of a movie for as long as they have.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Visually Beautiful Bad Film
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
A fan of the original theatrical version, I was quite frustrated when Ridley Scott started feeling it was necessary to release several different cuts of the film, starting back in the early 1990's. Overbudget and indecisive, as has often been the case for many of his projects, Scott apparently lost control over the film at a certain point. Therefore, 'Blade Runner' is a visually beautiful film that is just a mess to make any sense of, even more so now that it has 5 different versions. However, there are lots of bonus features here to delight the fans who deserve much credit for sticking with this disaster of a movie for as long as they have.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Good Dvd, Mediocre Movie
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I don't understand all the hype and support around this film. Yes, it's decent entertainment, but I feel that for such a serious movie, its completely unbelievable story, particularly the end of the film, hinders its overall impact. Other than that, this is a good dvd release for fans of the film.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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After years of waiting, one of the most anticipated DVD sets is finally here -- The Adventures of Indiana Jones: The Complete DVD Movie Collection, a grand release for one of the most beloved and successful film trilogies in history. Packaged in a classy Lucasfilm/Paramount box, all three of the first films are included, with an exclusive bonus disc delving into the behind-the-scenes meat long sought after by fans throughout the years. While it might not be the definitive, end-all-be-all release (that now-fabled set would have probably included the scrapped fourth entry in the series, still in pre-production at the time of this release), though be sure, this collection is simply jaw-dropping at times and worth the wait in the end. In this set, each film is presented in a pan-and-scan format, with an incredible Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track, all digitally remastered by THX -- and boy, does it show! With lush hues and deep blacks, the series feels new all over again, with Raiders especially benefiting from its new brilliant picture and sound quality. Thankfully, there hasn't been too much digital tinkering on the images, with the subtle reflection during the snake pit scene still intact -- though a few matting issues in the Last Crusade seem to have been corrected. While having the trilogy finally hit the DVD market is truly something to rejoice about, the party really starts to heat up with the Bonus Material disc, featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage never seen outside of the Lucasfilm archives. First off, there are the three feature-length documentaries on the trilogy, which can be viewed separately or all together, clocking in at a whopping two-hour-plus running time. Covering each film throughout their story lines, while focusing in at each setup to break down various action pieces, casting decisions, and filming locations, the specials give you full access to most every major player in the production and completely justifies the non-inclusion of any audio commentaries. Classic stories are shared from everyone ranging from Spielberg to Lucas, Harrison Ford to every leading lady he fell for, to the beloved supporting cast including John Rhys-Davis, and yes, even Short Round (Quan Ke Huy) makes an appearance. Whether viewed back to back or each individually, these documentaries are at the core perfect studies of the trilogy, and with exclusive footage like bits from the infamous Tom Selleck screen test, they're the most exciting extras to hit the DVD market in a long time. Also on the disc are collections of featurettes that fill in the filmmaking gaps that the documentary glossed over. Clocking in a little over ten minutes each, the four sections represent the traditional (i.e. non-CG) technical sides of the film -- Stunts, Sounds, Music, and the Light and Magic. From the origins of the trilogy's sound effect library with Ben Burtt to footage of John Williams' original scoring sessions, the featurettes manage to affectively capture how the series was truly a joint effort with the very best people of their craft putting their all into the three films. Finally on the bonus disc, there's a massive Trailers section, which includes three trailers for Raiders (teaser, theatrical, and re-release), just the theatrical for Temple of Doom, and both the teaser and theatrical for The Last Crusade. As usual with long-awaited discs, there are still a few things missing. Where, in fact, are the deleted scenes? Also perplexing is the exclusion of the Temple of Doom teaser, included on one of the first video releases of Raiders. Of course, these are small gripes, and ones which only the eventual box set down the road will answer as to whether they'll see the light of day or not. Still, with the astounding transfers and engrossing extras, this box set should prove that the wait was well worth it -- for you can finally have pristine copies of the Indiana Jones trilogy among your collection, and that is truly a beautiful thing.
 
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You Lose 50% of the Image On this Version
on April 23, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
this full-screen dvd set alters the original theatrical aspect ratios of the movies from 2.35:1 to 1.33:1, presenting a picture in which you lose almost 50% of the image on each side. Buy the widescreen version instead!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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