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03-21-03, 08:52 AM
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The extras are pretty weak (aside from commentary) but the picture and sound are quite good...and the movie is so great you shouldn't hesitate to get it.
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03-21-03, 12:49 PM
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The Picture quality is excellent. The sound is good. The movie was OK. I juct couldn't get past Hanks playing a hit man. Even though Hanks is one of the greatest actors of our time, IMO, he was miscast.
I bought it SUS. I don't regret it, but it will probably be a dust collector or eBay fodder at some point.
I bought it SUS. I don't regret it, but it will probably be a dust collector or eBay fodder at some point.
03-22-03, 11:20 AM
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the only thing i noticed was the lack of extras..not even a trailer! the picture and sound are both very good though..not to mention i enjoyed the movie even more than i did in theatres..definately buy it if you like the movie
03-31-03, 12:48 AM
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I enjoyed the film, but I just didn't buy Tom Hanks in this role. He's just too "goody goody" to play a hitman imo. Jude Law continues to impress me with his work however. Pretty decent second effort by Sam Mendes.
03-31-03, 03:47 AM
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Yup, Hanks just doesn't fit the role of a hitman. Jude Law should've been casted as the hitman.
Why don't you rent it from block buster first?
Don't really care about the extras on DVDs. As long as it's in 2:35:1 and DTS, it's all good.
Why don't you rent it from block buster first?
Don't really care about the extras on DVDs. As long as it's in 2:35:1 and DTS, it's all good.
03-31-03, 08:26 AM
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I strongly recommend both the movie and DVD. The DVD includes a very insightful commentary by Sam Mendes, a good collection of deleted scenes and a crisp video and sharp audio. As for Tom Hanks as a hitman...you can make your own judgement.
03-31-03, 05:05 PM
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While I agree there is a certain incongruity about Hanks playing the role of a criminal, I believe this is exactly the vibe the director sought---this guy isn’t just a hit man; he is a father, a mild-mannered family man whose occupation falls outside the law. Casting someone with a more sinister persona would have weakened this tension and given the film an entirely different feeling. For the film to work, you have to believe Michael Sullivan
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04-01-03, 07:06 AM
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Originally posted by audrey
While I agree there is a certain incongruity about Hanks playing the role of a criminal, I believe this is exactly the vibe the director sought---this guy isn’t just a hit man; he is a father, a mild-mannered family man whose occupation falls outside the law. Casting someone with a more sinister persona would have weakened this tension and given the film an entirely different feeling. For the film to work, you have to believe Michael Sullivan
While I agree there is a certain incongruity about Hanks playing the role of a criminal, I believe this is exactly the vibe the director sought---this guy isn’t just a hit man; he is a father, a mild-mannered family man whose occupation falls outside the law. Casting someone with a more sinister persona would have weakened this tension and given the film an entirely different feeling. For the film to work, you have to believe Michael Sullivan
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