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Good for the Fam
on April 20, 2008
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'Sky High' is good mainly because of Kurt Russell's performance. This is a movie for the whole family to watch, with plenty of stuff that even adults will enjoy. Recommended, but make sure to buy this widescreen version, not the trimmed down pan & scan.
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To commemorate the 20th anniversary of its release, National Lampoon's Vacation has been fitted out with plenty of bells and whistles for its re-release on DVD. The movie has been given a letterboxed transfer at its original widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The original English-language soundtrack has been mastered in Dolby Digital Mono, as are alternate audio tracks in French, Portuguese, and Spanish; the disc also includes optional subtitles in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese. Bonus material includes an introduction from cast members Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid, a "Family Truckster and Roof Rack" featurette, the original theatrical trailer, and a commentary track in which the "Griswold Family" discussing their onscreen adventures with director Harold Ramis.
 
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Classic Comedy
on April 20, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Another great Chevy Chase performance gives this comedy the edge it needs to make it worthwhile. Almost equally enjoyable is the cameo by John Candy near the end of the film. Good dvd here, with some nice extras, including commentary.
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Clark Griswold and his family get to celebrate the holidays in digital splendor in this DVD release of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. The film has been transferred to disc in its original widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The original English language soundtrack has been remixed in Dolby Digital 5.1, while an alternate track dubbed in French appears in Dolby Digital Mono. The movie also features optional subtitles in English, French, and Spanish. No bonus materials have been included.
 
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Good Holiday Fun
on April 20, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Chevy Chase gives one of his best performances in this Holiday comedy classic. Well done anamorphic widescreen transfer makes this one well worth owning for fans, but bonus features are somewhat disappointing considering this is a special edition.
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Good Movie
on April 20, 2008
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'Die Hard' is a good action movie well worth one viewing.
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Good Movie
on April 20, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Die Hard' is a good action movie well worth one viewing. The dvd sports a nice anamorphic widescreen transfer and some great bonus features including a decent commentary track.
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It's Christmas time in L.A., and there's an employee party in progress on the 30th floor of the Nakatomi Corporation building. The revelry comes to a violent end when the partygoers are taken hostage by a group of terrorists headed by Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), who plan to steal the 600 million dollars locked in Nakatomi's high-tech safe. In truth, Gruber and his henchmen are only pretending to be politically motivated to throw the authorities off track; also in truth, Gruber has no intention of allowing anyone to get out of the building alive. Meanwhile, New York cop John McClane (Bruce Willis) has come to L.A. to visit his estranged wife, Holly (Bonnie Bedelia), who happens to be one of the hostages. Disregarding the orders of the authorities surrounding the building, McClane, who fears nothing (except heights), takes on the villains, armed with one handgun and plenty of chutzpah. Until Die Hard came along, Bruce Willis was merely that wisecracking guy on Moonlighting. After the film's profits started rolling in, Willis found himself one of the highest-paid and most sought-after leading men in Hollywood.
 
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Good Movie
on April 20, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Die Hard' is a good action movie well worth one viewing. The dvd sports a nice anamorphic widescreen transfer and some decent bonus features including a commentary track, but true fans will want to get the 2-disc collector's edition.
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One of the funniest films of all time, Blazing Saddles, is awarded an excellent 30th anniversary DVD release by Warner Bros., a company that has often shown great care to the important titles in its vault. The film itself is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio. The English soundtrack has been remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1, which makes it seem like one is hearing the infamous farting scene for the very first time. There is a healthy amount of quality extra materials, including a commentary by director Mel Brooks. Although it seems as if he was simply recorded while talking about the film (he never once refers to what is happening onscreen, and the commentary ends only an hour into the film), he recollections are amusing and enlightening. He discusses in detail how the various behind-the-scenes people as well as the cast came together. The other five-star nugget included on this disc is the pilot for the television spin-off Black Bart. Starring Louis Gossett Jr., the show is as amazingly unfunny as the movie is uproarious, but one may be struck by the crudity of the comedy that would have been telecast in the mid-'70s. A making-of documentary and a section from a special on the late great Madeline Kahn help make this DVD a must-own for comedy enthusiasts.
 
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Great Mel Brooks Film!
on April 20, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This is one of Mel Brooks best movies, highlighted by a stellar performance by Gene Wilder. Decent bonus features and good anamorphic widescreen transfer. Recommended.
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Decent High-Def Transfer Not Worth the $
on April 20, 2008
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'Predator' is one of Schwarzenegger's better films, and this High-Def transfer, although somewhat 'overdone' as most High-Def transfers are, is actually not too bad. Bottom line, you're not really getting anything in this package that's not already on the standard 2-disc special editon, and the slightly enhanced image is just not worth the money in my opinion.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Sam Raimi's 1987 sequel to his cult classic directorial debut Evil Dead comes to DVD with this feature-packed release. With extras such as audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, Scott Spiegel, and Greg Nicotero; a featurette called "The Gore the Merrier"; an exclusive preview of the Evil Dead video game; still galleries; talent bios; and a theatrical trailer, the Evil Dead 2 DVD will not be a disappointment for fans. The disc looks and sounds great too. The impressive widescreen 1.85:1 anamorphic transfer is supported by a THX-certified Dolby Digital 5.1 audio track. A standard 1.33:1 pan-and-scan transfer is also included.
 
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Ok Movie, Not for Everyone
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
This predecessor to 'Army of Darkness' is ok, but is not as good as its sequel, and will not be enjoyed by everyone. Good anamorphic presentation and bonus features fans will enjoy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Returning to true form, Warner continues its string of marvelous re-releases with this two-disc Special Edition. The image, framed at 2:35:1 and enhanced for widescreen televisions, has never looked better. The film may be more than 30 years old, but the transfer rarely gives away this fact. Restoration has been a significant benefit, and while there are some signs of age, the picture is solid in every way. Colors are vivid and well saturated, while the black levels are dense and show no signs of breakdown. The 5.1 English Dolby Digital track is fairly standard in its presentation. Sound is generally centered up front, with occasional use of surrounds for effect. Though the rear speakers are used sparingly, the overall sound scheme is very pleasing. Dialogue, partly dubbed into English depending on the actor, is by and large clear and distinguishable, and the sound effects, now a martial art cliché, are unmistakable. But, while the image and sound are top-notch, the real plus for fans will be the supplements. The first disc, with the movie, has far more extras than would be expected. Included is a scene-specific commentary with co-producer Paul Heller. He offers a range of anecdotal information, but there are plenty of gaps. While good, this track may have benefited from additional participants. A number of featurettes are also included here. The longest, entitled "Blood and Steel: The Making of Enter the Dragon," is newly made, and includes interviews with most of the cast and crew and location shots that are fun to watch. Shorter, but no less interesting, is "Bruce Lee: In His Own Words," a philosophical exploration of Bruce Lee's knowledge and use of the martial arts. The final featurettes, in a section titled "Lair of the Dragon," include the original 1973 making-of piece along with an odd segment called "Backyard Workout With Bruce Lee" in which he beats up a bag and some assistants. Finally on the first disc is "Linda Lee Cadwell Interview Gallery," where Lee's widow discusses her relationship with Lee and who he was as a star. But all of this is simply the tip of the iceberg, as the second disc in the set offers so much more. While there is some repetition, two documentaries on the second disc look at the life and career of star Bruce Lee. Each is in-depth, with extensive interviews from colleagues, family, friends, and co-stars, behind-the-scenes location work, personal films, and much more. Curse of the Dragon, running 83 minutes, is a complete retrospective of his life, while Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey, at 98 minutes, is even more thorough in examining his career and personal life. Both documentaries provide so much information about the man that there is a new level of understanding, not only on who he was, but what he tried to accomplish in his short life. Rounding out this fine collection are four theatrical trailers for Enter the Dragon as well as numerous vintage television spots. After the disappointing sets for A Room With a View and Wyatt Earp, Warner has gone out of its way, producing a Special Edition that truly is special, in all respects.
 
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Great Martial Arts Film
on April 18, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Production design, along with the incredible talents of famed martial artist Bruce Lee, are the true stars of this film. Beautifully presented here in a loaded special edition.
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