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The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) Review
I am a huge lifetime fan of this genre. Tolkien was a tremendously gifted author and the LOTR series of books has had a huge impact worldwide from the time it was first released. I was excited when I heard that the series was going to be made into a movie. However, as happens so often when trying to take a story of this magnitude and put it on the silver screen, I was afraid that the movie would fall short of the expectation. I'm happy to say the movie exceeded the expectation. And while some would say the original was too long, all I could say was give me more. The extended versions fulfill that request. And, while I was disappointed that the movie did not include the return to the Shire at the end, it is still one of the greatest movies of all time. As stated previously, if you are a fan of LOTR, the extended additions are a must-buy.
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) Feature
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) Overview
Not seen in theaters, this unique version of the epic adventure features over 30 minutes of new and extended scenes integrated into the film by the director.
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) Specifications
In every aspect, the extended-edition DVD of Peter Jackson's epic fantasy The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring blows away the theatrical-version DVD. No one who cares at all about the film should ever need to watch the original version again. Well, maybe the impatient and the squeamish will still prefer the theatrical version, because the extended edition makes a long film 30 minutes longer and there's a bit more violence (though both versions are rated PG-13). But the changes--sometimes whole scenes, sometimes merely a few seconds--make for a richer film. There's more of the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien, embodied in more songs and a longer opening focusing on Hobbiton. There's more character development, and more background into what is to come in the two subsequent films, such as Galadriel's gifts to the Fellowship and Aragorn's burden of lineage. And some additions make more sense to the plot, or are merely worth seeing, such as the wood elves leaving Middle-earth or the view of Caras Galadhon (but sorry, there's still no Tom Bombadil). Extremely useful are the chapter menus that indicate which scenes are new or extended.
Of the four commentary tracks, the ones with the greatest general appeal are the one by Jackson and cowriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens, and the one by 10 cast members, but the more technically oriented commentaries by the creative and production staff are also worth hearing. The bonus features (encompassing two complete DVDs) are far superior to the largely promotional materials included on the theatrical release, delving into such matters as script development, casting, and visual effects. The only drawback is that the film is now spread over two discs, with a somewhat abrupt break following the council at Rivendell, due to the storage capacity required for the longer running time, the added DTS ES 6.1 audio, and the commentary tracks. But that's a minor inconvenience. Whether in this four-disc set or in the collector's gift set (which adds Argonath bookends and a DVD of National Geographic Beyond the Movie: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring), the extended-edition DVD is the Fellowship DVD to rule them all. --David Horiuchi
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Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition) Review
If you haven't seen Old School by now you have been living in a shell.
Simply put, the greatest comedy movie of all time, perhaps tied w Arthur "Susan really looks quite beautiful in the right light, but you can't always count on that light can you?", Trading Places, Caddy Shack and the first Austin Powers movie.
From the director of Hangover, this is the far superior movie of the two.
Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition) Feature
- ISBN13: 0678149062625
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition) Overview
Three mid-life guys revist their roots and start fraternity.
Old School (Widescreen Unrated Edition) Specifications
When three thirtysomething friends with woman troubles (Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn) decide to form a fraternity, it's supposedly to save Wilson from losing his house, which the nearby college is trying to claim for academic purposes. But really, Ferrell and Vaughn are desperate to return to the reckless, feckless days of beer bongs and hot chicks, and they drag Wilson along with them as they throw themselves into gathering frat pledges of all ages. Old School could have been just another string of bad jokes hanging on a flimsy plot, but the script and the cast have a jovial energy and just enough grounding in reality--at least, up until the obligatory beat-the-system ending, but by that point you'll forgive the excesses of this silly, cheerful, and frequently funny movie. Featuring Jeremy Piven and Juliette Lewis, with cameos by Snoop Dog, Andy Dick, and others. --Bret Fetzer
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Predator (Ultimate Hunter Edition) [Blu-ray] Review
Has it really been that long since the first PREDATOR movie was released? You might not think so but when you check the date you'll realize the film was released in 1987, over 23 years ago. More amazing is that when watching it, you don't feel the film is dated in the least with the exception of its stars looking a bit older these days.
For those who don't know the premise here you go. An elite team of commandos is brought in by the CIA to rescue a diplomat held captive by rebels in a Central American country. The head CIA op in charge is Dillon (Carl Weathers) who has a good history with the team's leader, Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger). With the situation described, Dillon insists on going along and the team head out via helicopter.
As they trek through the jungle to their location, the team comes across a deadly sight. The bodies of three men hanging from the trees, their skin removed. A quick look and they find the dog tags of the group, its leader an old friend of Dutch's. This was the first team sent in for the rescue and one they hadn't been informed of. Thus begins a layer of distrust between the team and Dillon.
The team finds the camp where the rebels are holed up and witness the killing of one of the hostages. With no time to lose, they formulate a plan and hit the camp with everything they've got, sparing no one and attempting to rescue the last hostage. Instead they discover him dead as well as the real reason for this mission. The Russians had sent advisors in to help the rebels and the CIA was trying to put a stop to their plans as well as retrieve information on hand.
As they get ready to leave, they find one person alive, a young woman they take captive. Their attack alerted the rest of the rebel army and their site is now a hot zone. To be lifted out they need to get to a safe zone and taken out. But that safe zone is miles away through the jungle.
As they team make their way through the jungle, lead scout Billy (Sonny Landham) senses something isn't right, that someone is watching them. Little does he know how true this is when all hell breaks lose and the team find themselves under attack. As the film progresses, we discover that the team is systematically being tracked and hunted by an alien, a predator, who views them not as living beings but as game. And the team must rely on everything they know to get out alive.
Okay, so most of you already know the story or what happens. But for those that don't, don't give it away. Instead let them see the story of the Predator as it was meant to be and not the lackluster way it's been presented in sequels.
So what makes this movie so special now? The film is just being released in a special blu-ray edition and claims to be the ultimate edition. And it seems as if it lives to its claim. There are all sorts of extras from voice over commentaries to making of featurettes. But that's not what makes the DVD special.
What makes it special is the pristine look that the blu-ray quality gives to it. Even after all these years, the quality of the movie is crisp and clear as if you'd never seen it before. This is a movie that you could put into your blu-ray player and demonstrate to your friends just what the difference in quality is.
But it offers something else as well. As I said at the start the movie holds up amazingly well. It doesn't seem dated in the least. You watch some movies and the clothing screams 70s or the hairstyles scream 80s. None of that is on display here so they don't date the film.
But it's the quality of the movie that shows how well it holds up. It looks like it was fresh out of the can yesterday. Even the effects don't seem dated. And the make up effects by Stan Winston on the Predator itself still remain some of the best ever conceived and executed.
I've seen a lot of movies released on both standard and blu-ray format and wondered why anyone would want to pay the extra for the blu-ray edition. Many just don't warrant the extra costs involved. But this movie, this edition, is well worth the extra expense.
Predator (Ultimate Hunter Edition) [Blu-ray] Feature
Predator (Ultimate Hunter Edition) [Blu-ray] Overview
Rambo meets Alien in this terrific science-fiction thriller from 1987, directed by John McTiernan just a year before Die Hard made him Hollywood's most sought-after director of action-packed blockbusters. Arnold Schwarzenegger leads an elite squad of U.S. Army commandos to a remote region of South American jungle, where they've been assigned to search for South American officials who've been kidnapped by terrorists. Instead they find a bunch of skinned corpses hanging from the trees and realize that they're now facing a mysterious and much deadlier threat. As the squad is picked off one by one, Arnold finds himself pitted against a hideous alien creature that's heavily armed and wearing a spacesuit enabling the creature to render itself invisible. The title says it all in describing the relentless, escalating action that follows, maintained by McTiernan with an abundance of visual flair. The film's special effects are still impressive, and stunning locations in the Mexican jungles create a combined atmosphere of verdant beauty and imminent danger. The plot doesn't hold up to much scrutiny, but the movie's so exciting and tightly paced that its weaknesses seem irrelevant. --Jeff Shannon
Predator (Ultimate Hunter Edition) [Blu-ray] Specifications
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