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    November 4, 2015
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Kevin Costner's 2003 Western Open Range comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1. Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by Costner. He talks about his theories as a director, his affection for the Western genre (a type of movie that, with this film, he proves he has absorbed), and many tales about the film's production. His commentary is as earnest and heartfelt as the film itself. A second DVD is full of information on the making of the film, allowing the viewer access to almost every aspect of the process. This is a strong disc from Disney/Buena Vista that will be of particular interest to any genre enthusiast.
 
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Open Range
on November 4, 2015
Posted by: Hoot
Verified Purchase:Yes
A marvelous western style movie covering ranchers and changing times causing a lot of action.
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For viewers who find that the picture and sound are more important than supplemental material, this DVD will suit them just fine. The dry, sepia tone look of the film is reproduced perfectly on this disc. Colors are purposely muted, but the image quality doesn't suffer at all. As a matter of fact, the lack of color might even help this already excellent transfer, which doesn't have a single distracting element. The movie is presented, as it was in theaters, with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio, and is anamorphic for widescreen televisions. The sound, utilizing both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 soundtracks, is equally good. While generally centered up front, with dialogue that is clear and distortion-free, there is some limited use of the surrounds. Also included are subtitles in Spanish and closed-captions in English. Unfortunately the disc falls a little short with regard to extra material. The few extras it has are relatively weak. There are three individual featurettes, though each is very brief. The first is called "Painting With Pixels" and looks at the work of digitally changing the colors to achieve the specific effect that filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen were trying to achieve. The second is a too short, behind-the-scenes glance at making the film, including some interviews. It fails to be more than a glorified fluff piece. Finally, there is a comparison between storyboards and the final film of two scenes -- the flood and the Klan rally. Considering the use of music in this film, a real plus is the music video for the song "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow". Rounding things off is the theatrical trailer. Certainly not the most exciting disc, but fans of this film shouldn't be disappointed with what is offered.
 
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Oh Brother Where Art Tho?
on November 4, 2015
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Probably the funniest tongue in cheek movie with lots of surprises and Great backwoods style music.
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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An ambitious attempt to wed the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table with known historical facts of the era, this action adventure drama begins with the fall of the Roman Empire in 450 A.D. as Roman armies flee the British Isles. Arthur (Clive Owen), a heroic knight and devoted Christian, is torn between his desire to travel to Rome to serve his faith and his loyalty to the land of his birth. As England falls into lawlessness, Arthur throws in his lot with a band of knights who hope to restore order to their fair and pleasant land and hopes to win freedom for his comrades, among them Lancelot (Ioan Gruffudd), Galahad (Hugh Dancy), Tristan (Mads Mikkelsen), Gawain (Joel Edgerton), Bors (Ray Winstone), and Dagonet (Ray Stevenson). In time, Arthur and his men join forces with Merlin (Stephen Dillane), a shaman whose band of renegade knights were often pitched in battle against Roman forces. Forming a united front as loyal Englishmen against the invading Saxon armies, Arthur, Merlin, and the brave and beautiful Guinevere (Keira Knightley) are determined to unite a sovereign Britain under one army and one king.
 
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King Arthur
on November 4, 2015
Posted by: Hoot
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A wonderfully produced motion picture very authentic to the devil days and full of action.
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Robin Hood Prince of Thieves
on November 4, 2015
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The absolute very best Robin Hood and his good fellows that has ever been produced.
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Mr. & Mrs Smith
on November 4, 2015
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This was a riotous clash of bad versus bad that turns into a quick switch and you root for them in the end!
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Collateral
on November 4, 2015
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Totally unexpected ..a real thrill ride! Would highly recommend this movie.
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
My Best Buy number: 3491432961
I would recommend this to a friend!
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