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For years people had been clamoring for the release of the '80s classic The Goonies on DVD. Featuring a cast of crazy and kooky characters, director Richard Donner's fantasy-filled children's tale comes to DVD in an edition worthy of One Eyed Willie's gold. Warner has done a spectacular job cleaning up the anamorphic 2.35:1 print, making colors look exciting and alive. Sloth and Chunk have never looked so clean and concise! Black levels are solid and there is a minimum of edge enhancement. To say the least, this is the best The Goonies has ever looked, and Warner gets high praise for doing a terrific job on the transfer. Audio is presented in a new Dolby Digital 5.1 remix, and although it's not as impressive as other remixes, this one does a great job of enveloping the viewer in the world of The Goonies. All the speakers are used during many action sequences, and dialogue, effects and Dave Grusin's hyperactive music score are all crisp and clear. Also featured are Dolby Surround 2.0 tracks in English and French, as well as a Dolby Mono 1.0 track in Spanish. Finally there are subtitles in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Many fans will be happy to know that Warner has put much time and effort into including some great supplemental features. A video/audio commentary track with all seven original Goonies plus Richard Donner is both amusing and nostalgic. Warner splices scenes from the movie with images from the recording session to bring fans a unique and interesting commentary track by the stars of the movie. "The Making of the Goonies" is a 1985 promotional documentary that includes interviews with cast and crew, as well as behind-the-scenes glimpses of the production. A two-part Cyndi Lauper video for the song "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" entertains with guest stars such as pro wrestlers "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and the Iron Sheik. Directed by Richard Donner, this video is a riot to watch, and the song is unexpectedly catchy. Finally there is an anamorphic theatrical trailer along with some deleted outtakes featuring the infamous "Octopus" scene, mentioned in the film but rarely seen by fans. Drooling fans of this classic kids film will be ecstatic to get their hands on some great extra features, a nice transfer, and finely mixed audio tracks. In the words of Cyndi Lauper, The Goonies certainly 'R' good enough!
 
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Classic 80's movie to have
on February 27, 2014
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from Arlington, VA
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It is a good movie, it is a classic, and reminds me of my childhood.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From the celebrated director of Sideways (Alexander Payne) comes a wonderfully warm and witty film. Experience a bittersweet drama about a detached fathers (George Clooney) attempt to reconnect with his two daughters and their often-hilarious quest for the truth.
 
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The perfect chick flick
on February 27, 2014
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It is entertaining, and I was mad when it did not win the Oscar, this is the first time I really think Clooney deserved it. It is tragic and full of drama with a pinch of comedy in it.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Denzel Washington stars as a government operative/soldier of fortune who has pretty much given up on life. In Mexico City, he reluctantly agrees to take a job to protect a child whose parents are threatened by a wave of kidnappings. When she is abducted, his fiery rage is unleashed on those he feels responsible, and he stops at nothing to save her. Direction Tony Scott Special Features Commentary by Producer Lucas Foster, Screenwriter Brian Helgeland and Actor Dakota Fanning; Action Themed Trailer; INSIDE LOOK - Hide & Seek Teaser with introduction; Taxi Trailer and Behind-the-Scenes Featurette. 2.35 1 . Language English / Add. French, Spanish. Year 2004 Runtime 146 minutes.
 
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Good action movie
on February 27, 2014
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from Arlington, VA
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This is the typical action movie, but it is so good that will keep your attention at all times. I totally recommended.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
I would recommend this to a friend!
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MGM brings Mel Brooks' science fiction farce Spaceballs to DVD with both widescreen and standard versions on the same disc, and 5.1 Surround Sound, though the movie's lackluster production values make it difficult to discern the quality of the transfer. Still, for fans of actor/writer/director Brooks, the full-length commentary (originally recorded for the laserdisc release) includes his trademark quips and a genuine appreciation of the actors and other collaborators on the film. He has an amazing memory for the details of their careers before and after working with him. It's also refreshing for a director to mock his own work, as well as laugh at the comic bits he has undoubtedly seen dozens of times. In a brief behind-the-scenes featurette, cast members John Candy, Rick Moranis, and others talk about the pleasure of working with Brooks and share stories of on-set goofiness. Basically, for fans of Brooks' unique comic sensibilities, the DVD makes a worthwhile evening's entertainment.
 
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One of the best from the 80s
on February 27, 2014
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If you are from the 80's, you will love this movie, this is the perfect satire for Star Wars in the 80's context. It is a good laugh, never gets old.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
What's great about it: funny
I would recommend this to a friend!
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very funny
on February 27, 2014
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from Arlington, VA
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This is the movie you want to see for a good laugh, it is the unrated version, it is simple, funny and Steve Carell makes a great acting in it. I recommend this movie if you like movies like hangover, american pie, etc.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
What's great about it: it is funny
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Love it or hate it (and let's face it, most hated it), this film is a marvel of set design and art direction, and that is well represented on this special edition DVD. The 1.85:1 anamorphic image is simply stunning. (As is common now, a full-frame version is available separately.) Colors, a vital element of the film, are presented with an amazing flourish, perfectly capturing the theatrical appearance. There are no signs of grain or print scratches, as would be expected. Nearly as impressive is the 5.1 Dolby Digital track. The sound mix is very exciting, with wide use of the surrounds for effect, but the main audio source is never drowned out up front. Dialogue is clear (this could be a good or bad thing, depending on your view) and without any distortion. It wouldn't be surprising to see a two-disc re-release happen down the line, but this title still throws in a number of first-rate supplements. While the menus are annoying, they will take you to numerous sections, mainly comprised of 12 short (under three minutes each) featurettes. Those with short attention spans will appreciate these pieces, all with interviews from director Bo Welch, star Mike Myers, and other cast members. Segments include the cat makeup, the music, the creation of the Theodore Seuss Geisel stamp, the vehicles, various visual effects, and more. In addition, and designed to appeal to the very young, is a segment on how to dance like the cat. Slightly more promising, though not the best ever produced, is an audio commentary track from Welch and Alec Baldwin. The two seem to enjoy recording this track, and their time making the movie. Infinitely more amusing than the film is a lengthy bloopers segment. Finally, a number of deleted scenes are offered, as well as the trailers for Shrek 2 and Peter Pan. Overall, this is a fine disc, from the exceptional picture and sound to a wide array of extras. Now, if only the film was as good.
 
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love this movie
on February 27, 2014
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I really like the message and also the movie is well done, it is entertaining, funny with good visual effects. I will recommended for some one that has kids or likes kids movies.
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
My Best Buy number: 2088891464
What's great about it: it is a great kids movie (and also for adults)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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