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Posted by: reconredneck
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This is a great piece of action film making, with incredible fight sequences and suspense that will have you jumping out of your seats!
Liam Neeson is a natural action star, with a credible performance with some memorable lines that will leave chills down your spine.
Liam plays Bryan Mills an ex-CIA operative who is trying to make up lost time with his only daughter Kim. Always at odds with his ex-wife Lenore he is tricked into letting his only child go on a trip to Europe, with a high school girlfriend.
Immediately tagged the girls are kidnapped and traded in the s-e-x slave industry of Europe, giving Bryan only 3 days to save his only daughter or lose her forever.
To get his daughter back he must fight his way to the Man responsible for abduction of his daughter, leading to some of the most authentic hand to hand combat scenes every filmed.
The Video is encoded in 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 video (2.35:1) ratio. Giving the viewer a clean image, free of artifacts.
The Audio is presented in DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround track (48kHz/24-bit), giving the listener a true to life soundtrack which will immerse you in the surrounds.
This is a first rate Blu-ray encode with superb visuals and sound, don't hesitate to check this one out! Taken is a winner!
What's great about it: This Story will draw you in! Great action sequences.
What's not so great: nothing I could find
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: reconredneck
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Movie - There is evil stalking adults in the Corn Fields of Gatlin Nebraska! Stephen Kings classic novel makes its way to Blu-ray, this 1984 Classic Horror film was greeted with mixed reviews, with people either loving it, or hating it. I personally didn't think it was a great film but it did have its memorable moments and worthy of my Blu-ray collection.
Video - Presented in 1.85:1 ratio 1080p in AVC MPEG-4 on a 50gb disc the colors are generally good and clarity is never an issue in outdoor settings in daytime conditions. Night time and indoor shots are a whole different issue, with speckling and crushing of blacks to a point where they look gray. Outdoor night time scenes also present some speckling, especially involving action scenes.
Audio - supports a 5.1 Dolby TrueHD soundtrack that generally rely's on the front channels. So much so, I began to wonder why they even encoded it into Hidef! Even so, It still sounded great with clarity and evenness, never straining my ears to hear dialog or surging during action sequences.
Extras - BD Live content - Theatrical Trailer - Fast Film Facts - Welcome to Gatlin " The making of Children of the Corn - It was the Eighties " Hamilton interview " - Harvesting Horror " Children of the Corn Documentary " - Still Gallery.
I personally don't give overall high marks to " Children of the Corn " or give it great reviews, but with this said, if you are a die-hard Stephen King fan buy it! If not.... Stay out of the Corn!
I personally don't give overall high marks to " Children of the Corn " or give it great reviews, but with this said, if you are a die-hard Stephen King fan buy it! If not.... Stay out of the Corn!
What's great about it: Good popcorn ( No Pun) movie from the 80's..Linda Hamilton..all in 1080p
What's not so great: Video is a mixed bag.. Audio uses front channels in excess
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Warriors come out to play....On Blu-ray!
on August 22, 2009
Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
I know this film has been kicked around, all the way back to Vhs since the early 80's. But, this is one of my favorites! I remember all the problems this film had when released back in 79 with some theaters banning it, due to the amount of gang violence, that occurred during the showing of the film.
Now 30 years later, " The Warriors ", has been released to Blu-ray with outstanding results, due to its 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 encode. The video has been scrubbed with no evidence of dust, speckles or any type of artifacting during re-encode into hidef. The Warriors, mostly filmed at night shows no signs of speckles or crushing of blacks, with all characters staying in focus and colors displayed accurately. This truly is one amazing release considering its source is over 30 years old!.
The soundtrack is presented in 5.1 digital dolby, which is kind of a let down, but maybe they figured the soundtrack wouldn't benefit from a lossless encode, due to the restraints of a mono soundtrack. Even so, the Warriors 5.1 audio is acceptable and sounds natural in the 5.1 enviroment.
Extra's consist of what was presented on the 2005 release of the Ultimate Directors Cut in four parts... "The Beginning" (15 min.) chronicles the development through casting; "Battleground" (16 min.) covers the production and New York location shooting; "The Way Home" (18 min.) takes an in-depth look at the film's climax and its stylized violence and costumes; and "The Phenomenon" wraps it all up with some discussion of the film's legacy and parting thoughts from cast and crew.
I highly recommend " The Warriors " on Blu-ray, I think you will agree that this remastered makes the film look like it was just shot this year..
What's great about it: Unbelieveable Video Quality from a 30 year old source. Outstanding!
What's not so great: No Hd soundtrack.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Sixth Collection of Three Stooges Shorts Includes All of the Boys Best Adventures from 1949-51, a Favored Time Period in Which Shemp Continues to Assuredly Fill Curlys Large Shoes After Replacing the Ill Comedian Just Two Years Previous. The Halfway Mark of the 20th Century Brought with It Some of the Most Beloved Stooges Buffoonery, Including the Brilliant Single-Set Improvisational Piece Don't Throw That Knife, the Bandit Antics of Merry Mavericks (An Outstanding Redo of 1943S Phony Express), the Quadruple-Duty Extravaganza Self Made Maids (In Which the Stooges Each Play Several Members of An Entire Family), and Much More. Special Features 2-Disc Set Region 1 Keep Case Full Frame, 1.33 Audio Dubbed, Subtitles, French Mono English Runtime 390 Minutes.
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Sony keeps its standards high with Volume 6
on August 21, 2009
Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
I have completely enjoyed the first 5 volumes of The Three Stooges released by Sony Pictures. Totally remastered and in chronological order makes this the ultimate set of Three Stooges Dvd's. If by chance you have never seen the Three Stooges in action, " Don't Laugh they aren't on television anymore for future generations to enjoy "... You are in for a treat!
I Totally recommend this volume and the 5 prior volumes of the Three Stooges!
I Totally recommend this volume and the 5 prior volumes of the Three Stooges!
What's great about it: Clearest, cleanest Picture ever released of the Three Stooges!
What's not so great: No extra's
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
I know just about every one of you have either seen this on Vhs, Laserdisc, Dvd or on Tv, so I will skip reviewing of the film. If you are a Cruise fan and have this already on Dvd, you will be happy to hear that this Blu-Ray trumps all previous editions of this film. Video is a 8/10, reason being is the cut scenes using military stock of dog fighting aircraft are lacking a bit, compared to the production scenes, which are about as life like as you will ever see. Down to Cruise's crooked teeth and Kellys massive head and body, hulking over Tom.
The Audio is superb with a very well done TrueHD soundtrack with excellent balance amongst the 5.1 channels making TopGun sound better than it ever has!
Extra's take you behind the scene's from conception to production rounding off this Blu-Ray, as a must have for any Tom Cruise fan..
Video 8/10
Audio 9/10
Xtra's 7/10
Bestbuy Price 10/10
The Audio is superb with a very well done TrueHD soundtrack with excellent balance amongst the 5.1 channels making TopGun sound better than it ever has!
Extra's take you behind the scene's from conception to production rounding off this Blu-Ray, as a must have for any Tom Cruise fan..
Video 8/10
Audio 9/10
Xtra's 7/10
Bestbuy Price 10/10
What's great about it: Visually Stunning - TrueHD soundtrack - Mav, Goose & the Iceman!
What's not so great: It's All Good!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
Finally some justice! This version is for the purist, who love to see every inch of grain, without edge enhancements or filtering period! I was very delighted with the visuals, which have never looked better.. The Sound Quality is very good, with a PCM 5.1 audio mix, showing some deep bass frequencies and fantastic center channel volumes. The mixing of the channels shows someone put some TLC into it. I actually heard things that I never did from VHS or Standard DVD.. This really is a great Scifi masterpiece even after 25 years and this remaster is the finest I have ever seen or heard!
- 16 x 9 Enhanced (1:85.1)
- 5.1 PCM Sound Uncompressed
- 5.1 Digital Dolby soundtrack included in English & French
- (subs) English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Thai.
- 7 Deleted scenes
- Creating the Terminator visual effects and music
- Terminator a retrospective
- 5.1 PCM Sound Uncompressed
- 5.1 Digital Dolby soundtrack included in English & French
- (subs) English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Thai.
- 7 Deleted scenes
- Creating the Terminator visual effects and music
- Terminator a retrospective
What's great about it: A fine remaster without enhancements
What's not so great: Light on Extra's
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
I cannot recommend this Blu-ray, especially if you already own this title on DVD. The Visuals on this disc are terrible and really cannot even qualify as hidef. The image is soft and visually blurry at times. Colors are OK, but will not impress you. I sense quite a bit of Edge enhancement and some kind of filtering going on here.
The newly remastered soundtrack is the only redeeming quality, with a 5.1 TrueHD reference audio track, which sounds pretty darn good, its just a shame the video didn't match up!
I really like this movie, but in its current Blu-ray condition, I would steer clear of this release.
The newly remastered soundtrack is the only redeeming quality, with a 5.1 TrueHD reference audio track, which sounds pretty darn good, its just a shame the video didn't match up!
I really like this movie, but in its current Blu-ray condition, I would steer clear of this release.
What's great about it: TrueHD soundtrack
What's not so great: Video quality barely Hidef
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Star Trek: The Original Series - Season 1 [7 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/a4f90a5e-70cc-4626-bfa0-c004c4ee7fa5.jpg)
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Star Trek TOS never looked or sounded better!
on April 28, 2009
Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
Stunning! Absolutely Stunning Video! I never thought in a million years that these old TV episodes would reveal so much detail. This is a must have set for any SciFi Fan!
This Set has it all... High definition Video.. DTS Master Audio 7.1 Sound.. BD Live extras... Navigation thru the discs is really a cool task, showing up on the Enterprise screen, with some really neat graphics and sounds. The Video uses VC-1 Compression and the colors are vibrant and detail is crisp, while preserving the 4:3 original ratio.
Audio is presented in 7.1 DTS Master Audio and will thrill the listener, with a superb balance, incorporating use of discrete effects with maximum results. The Intro theme with the Enterprise whisking by will leave you in goose bumps, overall the Sound has been scrubbed and perfected into an amazing soundtrack!
Some of the Special effects in the original series are quite dated and Blu-Ray exploits the old technology, so included in this set is the capability to toggle to more modern cut scenes showing the planets and the orbiting Enterprise. Purist's will appreciate this capability..
I really have to convey to any Star Trek TOS fan, that this 1st season on Blu-ray is essential, it will make you feel like you are watching the series for the first time, with its beautiful 1080P high definition picture and 7.1 DTS MA sound track will leave you with a huge smile!
I love this first set and will purchase the other 4 seasons with relish!
This Set has it all... High definition Video.. DTS Master Audio 7.1 Sound.. BD Live extras... Navigation thru the discs is really a cool task, showing up on the Enterprise screen, with some really neat graphics and sounds. The Video uses VC-1 Compression and the colors are vibrant and detail is crisp, while preserving the 4:3 original ratio.
Audio is presented in 7.1 DTS Master Audio and will thrill the listener, with a superb balance, incorporating use of discrete effects with maximum results. The Intro theme with the Enterprise whisking by will leave you in goose bumps, overall the Sound has been scrubbed and perfected into an amazing soundtrack!
Some of the Special effects in the original series are quite dated and Blu-Ray exploits the old technology, so included in this set is the capability to toggle to more modern cut scenes showing the planets and the orbiting Enterprise. Purist's will appreciate this capability..
I really have to convey to any Star Trek TOS fan, that this 1st season on Blu-ray is essential, it will make you feel like you are watching the series for the first time, with its beautiful 1080P high definition picture and 7.1 DTS MA sound track will leave you with a huge smile!
I love this first set and will purchase the other 4 seasons with relish!
What's great about it: Good God, where to start? Awesome Picture & Sound and Extra's Galore!
What's not so great: Blu-Ray exposes the old blue matte effects
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
I am not going to try and persuade you that this film is great! It is what it is! What I will tell all of you that have this title on DVD, is that they have remastered this film to perfection! I am talking... Breathtaking Visuals and Sound that has been remixed and refined.. In Short, this is what the director wished you would have heard at the theaters back in 1997... Men in Black on Blu-Ray is definitely worth the money if you want to step up into HD, even tho you have this on DVD. Not to mention, this is a film that the whole family can sit down and watch together.. Go out and get this one... It's a very funny film and is my favorite film with Will Smith in it.. Worth every penny!
What's great about it: Magnificent High Definition Picture Meets Reference Quality Sound (A+)
What's not so great: Nothing Noted.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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3
DON'T BE A PINHEAD READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUY!
on April 27, 2009
Posted by: reconredneck
from Atlanta
Clive Barker's HellRaiser finally makes it to Blu-Ray and probably will never look better than it does on this format.. But, with that said, this Blu-Ray's visuals are less than spectacular! The film has a very grainy quality about it, which will thrill purists but will disappoint the average viewer. The 5.1 TrueHD soundtrack does not approach reference quality, but is generally acceptable, being a step up from the lossy 5.1 DD soundtracks that have accompanied this film in the past. The Extra's on this disc have been ported over from the 20th Anniversary Edition DVD and are quite informative with background details on the film and crew. I would give this offering a 3 1/2 stars if it were possible. But I want to convey to all that have already purchased the Anchor Bay 20th Anniversary Edition to steer clear of this version. An up-converted Dvd comes real close to the picture you will receive from this Blu-Ray disc.
What's great about it: Great Storyline - Gory Special Effects - Extra's carried over from 20th Anniversary edition
What's not so great: If you have the 20th Anniversary on DVD pass on this one! NOT HIGH DEF ENOUGH!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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4 out of 5
4 out of 5Friday The 13th Uncut "?"
By reconredneck
from Atlanta
Movie ****4 Star
No!.. " Friday The 13th " is not where the slasher Genre started, if you want to get technical " Psycho " could be considered the seed that got the slasher genre growing, some older folks can probably come up with an even older slasher film. " Halloween " which preceded FT13th most likely carries the most influence & most fans will tell you this was the one that really shaped the future of slasher films.
No!.. " Friday The 13th " is not where the slasher Genre started, if you want to get technical " Psycho " could be considered the seed that got the slasher genre growing, some older folks can probably come up with an even older slasher film. " Halloween " which preceded FT13th most likely carries the most influence & most fans will tell you this was the one that really shaped the future of slasher films.
Even on Disc 2 Side 2 of this 2 disc set the FT13th crew plainly states that the film was created to capitalize on the momentum that " Halloween " created, in other words, to cash in on the horror slasher film with a clone styled in the manner of "Halloween!" Is that to say " Friday The 13th " is just a cheap rip off...Heck No! It does things very well & in some cases actually set the ground rules for films such as " Scream. "
" Friday The 13th " was a very well made film with a capable crew with a very respected special effects department that had most of their work censored before this film was ever distributed by over-zealous ratings board. But I am here to tell you this film is fun to watch just to see the slasher genre before the genre was realized.
" Friday The 13th " was a very well made film with a capable crew with a very respected special effects department that had most of their work censored before this film was ever distributed by over-zealous ratings board. But I am here to tell you this film is fun to watch just to see the slasher genre before the genre was realized.
UNCUT? *1 Star
They put back in 1 throat slashing scene & decide to deceptively call this edition uncut? haha.. nice one! hence a ****star rating. Maybe some day they will decide to go and find footage that was censored & never seen by the general public, then and only then will it truly be uncut!
They put back in 1 throat slashing scene & decide to deceptively call this edition uncut? haha.. nice one! hence a ****star rating. Maybe some day they will decide to go and find footage that was censored & never seen by the general public, then and only then will it truly be uncut!
VIDEO *****5 Star
Excellent rendering! I mean this will blow die-hard fans out of the water, excellent! Beautiful colors that pop.. Depth in the backgrounds that up until this release were fuzzy backdrops, this new master squeezed every drop of detail now showing viewers depth of field never seen in past offerings. Darker scenes are now viewable. I can remember Vhs & Dvd versions being so dark & over-contrasted it was just about futile trying to watch night time segments.
Excellent rendering! I mean this will blow die-hard fans out of the water, excellent! Beautiful colors that pop.. Depth in the backgrounds that up until this release were fuzzy backdrops, this new master squeezed every drop of detail now showing viewers depth of field never seen in past offerings. Darker scenes are now viewable. I can remember Vhs & Dvd versions being so dark & over-contrasted it was just about futile trying to watch night time segments.
AUDIO ***** 5 Star
This remastered soundtrack is very capable & sounds great.. Now don't think this is going to become a demo disc since the mono origins of the soundtrack are not expansive or deep, but what has been done here is a great example of how much clarity can be obtained from these older mono sound tracks then mixing them together with higher quality music tracks into surround gives it new life without the pops & hiss of older releases. Trust me a lot of care was taken on this Blu-Ray!
This remastered soundtrack is very capable & sounds great.. Now don't think this is going to become a demo disc since the mono origins of the soundtrack are not expansive or deep, but what has been done here is a great example of how much clarity can be obtained from these older mono sound tracks then mixing them together with higher quality music tracks into surround gives it new life without the pops & hiss of older releases. Trust me a lot of care was taken on this Blu-Ray!
EXTRA'S ****4 Star
Audio Commentary - Recorded for a 2004 International DVD release of the film (via Warner Home Video), this spliced-together track features director Sean Cunningham, editor Bill Freida, composer Harry Manfredini and stars Adrienne King and Betsy Palmer, and is hosted by "Crystal Lake Memories" author Peter M. Bracke. Since said author is me, I can't be objective about this commentary other than to say it is the best commentary ever. Though the editing is sometimes choppy (hey, I didn't do it), the track is quite packed with stories and background on the late '70s film scene that spawned 'Friday the 13th,' while the wealth of participants also staves off boredom. Plus, the host has a really sexy, deep voice. Again, greatest commentary ever!
Featurette: "Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th" (HD, 14 minutes) - The first of four new featurettes, this retrospective piece features interviews with screenwriter Victor Miller, composer Harry Manfredini, make-up artist Tom Savini, and cast members Robbi Morgan, and Ari Lehman. This is designed to compliment the "Crystal Lake Chronicles" featurette found on the 2005 DVD (which is also included here as an extra, see below), so there is surprisingly little repetition. Odd-and-end production stories are shared, Manfredini talks at length about the music, and the cast reflects on the surprise success of the film.
Featurette: "The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham" (HD, 9 minutes) - Though absent from the making-of featurette, the man responsible for the entire 'Friday the 13th' legacy participates in this "day in the life of" visit to his production offices. Cunningham continues to play an active role in the franchise (having served as producer on the last four 'Friday' flicks, including the upcoming remake), and with surprising candor, shares his thoughts on the film that shocked everyone with its success. He also gives us a tour of some 'Friday' memorabilia, as well as visits with his son, Noel, who appeared in the original 'Friday' and co-produced the recent 'Jason X.'
Featurette: "Cast Reunion" (HD, 24 minutes) - Filmed at a Friday the 13th reunion convention held last year, this filmed panel features King, Manfredini, Lehman, Miller, and Palmer. This covers a good deal of similar ground as the commentary and featurettes, so though fresh to this Blu-ray, fans may find a bit of deja vu here.
Featurette: "Secrets Galore Behind the Gore" (HD, 10 minutes) - The last of the main featurettes, this is a largely a one-on-one with Savini as he shares with us all the tricks that went into creating the film's now-famous make-up illusions. There's no real behind-the-scenes footage here (as it was not a common practice to film such things back in 1980), but some rare stills and Savini's thorough explanations flesh things out nicely.
Featurette: "Crystal Lake Chronicles" (SD, 20 minutes) - The longest of the pieces is actually carried over from the previous DVD release, and features then-new interviews with Cunningham, King, Palmer, Lehman, and Savini. Again, there is some repetition here with the other featurettes, though it compliments "Fresh Cuts" nicely as it fills in the basics of 'Friday the 13th's creation and details further stories from the production.
"Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1" (HD, 8 minutes) - Not deleted scenes or excised gore, this is a pretty odd, newly-shot "murder scene." Featuring nubile actors playing camp counselors and mouthing silly dialogue, all ending in a creative death, this is an odd one. ("Part 2" of these scenes can be found on the DVD re-issue of 'Friday the 13th Part 2,' though that title is not being released on Blu-ray).
Theatrical Trailer (HD) - Finally, we have the film's original theatrical trailer.
Audio Commentary - Recorded for a 2004 International DVD release of the film (via Warner Home Video), this spliced-together track features director Sean Cunningham, editor Bill Freida, composer Harry Manfredini and stars Adrienne King and Betsy Palmer, and is hosted by "Crystal Lake Memories" author Peter M. Bracke. Since said author is me, I can't be objective about this commentary other than to say it is the best commentary ever. Though the editing is sometimes choppy (hey, I didn't do it), the track is quite packed with stories and background on the late '70s film scene that spawned 'Friday the 13th,' while the wealth of participants also staves off boredom. Plus, the host has a really sexy, deep voice. Again, greatest commentary ever!
Featurette: "Fresh Cuts: New Tales from Friday the 13th" (HD, 14 minutes) - The first of four new featurettes, this retrospective piece features interviews with screenwriter Victor Miller, composer Harry Manfredini, make-up artist Tom Savini, and cast members Robbi Morgan, and Ari Lehman. This is designed to compliment the "Crystal Lake Chronicles" featurette found on the 2005 DVD (which is also included here as an extra, see below), so there is surprisingly little repetition. Odd-and-end production stories are shared, Manfredini talks at length about the music, and the cast reflects on the surprise success of the film.
Featurette: "The Man Behind the Legacy: Sean S. Cunningham" (HD, 9 minutes) - Though absent from the making-of featurette, the man responsible for the entire 'Friday the 13th' legacy participates in this "day in the life of" visit to his production offices. Cunningham continues to play an active role in the franchise (having served as producer on the last four 'Friday' flicks, including the upcoming remake), and with surprising candor, shares his thoughts on the film that shocked everyone with its success. He also gives us a tour of some 'Friday' memorabilia, as well as visits with his son, Noel, who appeared in the original 'Friday' and co-produced the recent 'Jason X.'
Featurette: "Cast Reunion" (HD, 24 minutes) - Filmed at a Friday the 13th reunion convention held last year, this filmed panel features King, Manfredini, Lehman, Miller, and Palmer. This covers a good deal of similar ground as the commentary and featurettes, so though fresh to this Blu-ray, fans may find a bit of deja vu here.
Featurette: "Secrets Galore Behind the Gore" (HD, 10 minutes) - The last of the main featurettes, this is a largely a one-on-one with Savini as he shares with us all the tricks that went into creating the film's now-famous make-up illusions. There's no real behind-the-scenes footage here (as it was not a common practice to film such things back in 1980), but some rare stills and Savini's thorough explanations flesh things out nicely.
Featurette: "Crystal Lake Chronicles" (SD, 20 minutes) - The longest of the pieces is actually carried over from the previous DVD release, and features then-new interviews with Cunningham, King, Palmer, Lehman, and Savini. Again, there is some repetition here with the other featurettes, though it compliments "Fresh Cuts" nicely as it fills in the basics of 'Friday the 13th's creation and details further stories from the production.
"Lost Tales from Camp Blood - Part 1" (HD, 8 minutes) - Not deleted scenes or excised gore, this is a pretty odd, newly-shot "murder scene." Featuring nubile actors playing camp counselors and mouthing silly dialogue, all ending in a creative death, this is an odd one. ("Part 2" of these scenes can be found on the DVD re-issue of 'Friday the 13th Part 2,' though that title is not being released on Blu-ray).
Theatrical Trailer (HD) - Finally, we have the film's original theatrical trailer.
Lastly let me tell you all something, there is a lot of prejudiced against "Friday The 13th" from professional movie critics claiming this is not worthy but I know these critics are wrong & millions of film goers proved them wrong just by the amount of ticket sales this & its sequels produced. "Friday The 13th" took what "Halloween" presented & made it into slasher film law ...thus shaping the slasher genre for years to come! I recommend this Blu-ray for fans of the genre but cannot recommend it to be viewed by small children.
reconredneck
Atlanta
Correction!
September 14, 2012
I misstated this package contains 2 discs, I was in error all extras are on the main disc of this 1 disc package... esssh getting old sux!
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Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5A movie that should never have been remade.
By VOSuperhero
from Dallas, TX
Let's face it. Total Recall should have never been remade. All together now. "Total Recall should have never been remade."
There. Now that's out of our system. Paul Verhoeven made a movie that was much closer to the original Philip K. Dick story, "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale," except Verhoeven brought the Mars revolution to the forefront.
This, the original version (and only version if it were left up to me), has been cleaned up and looks pretty good, although not great, when compared to other movies from the early 90s that look much better.
The sound is more lively than previous versions of the movie, and the dialogue is perfectly mixed.
Some cool new extras are added in this "Mind-Bending Edition." Previously omitted featurettes are included, along with a couple new extras, including a conversation with director Paul Verhoeven, an awesome visual effect featurette, and an obligatory comparison featurette that is only 5 mins long.
Bottom line, it's the original. It's Arnie. Sharon Stone. The deliciously evil Ronny Cox (who was the OCP baddie Dick Jones in Verhoeven's classic, RoboCop), and the always entertaining Michael Ironside (see also Top Gun, Starshop Troopers, and video game fans will recognize his voice from the Splinter Cell video games).
Total Recall is considered by most to be a 'thinking man's sci-fi" title, as is Gattica, Dark City, Minority Report, Solaris (the original, non-Clooney version), and the pièce de résistance, Blade Runner. I love it because under the action, there's a soul. Just like in the others of it's kind, no matter the science in the fiction, it is usually the humanity that's the most fascinating part of these stories.
reconredneck
Atlanta
Nice review!
September 16, 2012
Glad to see a considerate review instead of the usual vague 1-liner postings that this board usually entertains... great job!
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This two pack for fans of kaiju monster Godzilla offers a double feature of Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah and Godzilla vs. Mothra.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Follow-up to Biollante
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Giant Monster
Length: 101 minutes/ 102 minutes
Length: 101 minutes/ 102 minutes
"When a mysterious U.F.O. is seen flying over Tokyo, tension mounts until the craft's occupants reveal themselves to be friendly aliens form the 23rd century who have come to warn mankind that Godzilla will soon awaken and wreak havoc upon the Earth unless he is destroyed. Meanwhile, a double threat arrives in the form of King Ghidorah, Godzilla's flying three-headed arch rival. The suspense builds to terrifying levels as the alien's sinister mission on Earth is gradually revealed and Godzilla must wage a solo battle against these evil forces who want to destroy mankind."
"After a series of earthquakes unearths a gigantic orb, a trio of Japanese explorers is dipatched to the mysterious Infant Island to investigate. There they discover the island's sole inhabitants, miniature twin women whose duty is to protect the mammoth ball, the egg of Mothra! When the explorers attempt to bring the egg back to the mainland, a furious Godzilla awakens from the depths and attacks the party, causing the egg to hatch and forcing its newborn larvae to fend off the gigantic monster. With such a powerful foe to reckon with, has Godzilla finally met his match?"
More Godzilla films on Blu-ray!!! I can finally start throwing away the old VHS tapes which are probably already degrading! This twin movie pack features Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah and Godzilla vs. Mothra which should really be called Godzilla vs. Battra.
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah is the direct follow-up to Godzilla vs. Biollante where Godzilla has been in a slumber deep in the Pacific Ocean after his last fight with the monster as well as the bacteria that was eating away at him. While the aliens succeed in getting rid of one Godzilla, they're responsible for the creation for another which is even bigger and stronger than the previous as well as much more violent. King Ghidorah is beheaded which gives rise to the creation of Mecha King Ghidorah!
Godzilla vs. Mothra is the next continuation wherein mankind continues to pollute and destroy the planet which is causing earthquakes, typhoons, and landslides. In the midst of this, Mothra's egg is revealed which also signals the rebirth of the dreaded Battra who destroyed the advanced civilation on Earth over 10,000 years ago! In the midst of their battle, an even more fearsome foe in Godzilla surfaces to continue his rampage and destruction.
Both movies look great on Blu-ray! Love the remastering of both even though they're over 20 years old now. Nice, crisp coloring and detail. Not really a noticeable loss of anything in being fitted to the 16:9 format instead of the old 4:3 aspect ratio. Soundtracks are just as good as ever thanks to Akira Ifukube. The English dubs have always been questionable at best, but I didn't mind listening to them at all.
I ordered all of the double packs and I'll be ordering all of the single releases once I finish up with them! Fantastic movies to watch especially with the release of the new Godzilla movie about to hit theaters this week! Enjoy!
reconredneck
Atlanta
Proper Aspect.
May 16, 2014
These films in the past being presented in 4:3 box were actually cutting the ends off a 2.35:1 Toho widescreen production. I am hoping that these releases do not try to enhance the original toho resolution of 2.35:1 by removing the black borders which in the end snip off the outer edges of the box and remove visual information.
16:9 with the 2.35:1 ratio will give you a more complete video presentation than will 4:3 which was devised because television viewing area's were not wide screen and by doing so cut out the widest viewing area's of the film.
Glad to see these being released with both Japanese & English soundtracks without attempting or forcing mono soundtracks into surround which rarely goes well.
I liked your review, very good.
16:9 with the 2.35:1 ratio will give you a more complete video presentation than will 4:3 which was devised because television viewing area's were not wide screen and by doing so cut out the widest viewing area's of the film.
Glad to see these being released with both Japanese & English soundtracks without attempting or forcing mono soundtracks into surround which rarely goes well.
I liked your review, very good.
+1point
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reconredneck
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reconredneck
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