Hey,
I've never seen The Rock, but I'm an action fan and I loved movies like Con Air and Air Force One... I'm wondering if I should buy the rock... Does it have any cool extras (I'm also into filmmaking so a behind-the-scenes would be cool)... Thanx,
-Sam

I have The Rock on DVD, though I've never watched it on DVD. I've seen the film several times (once in theaters) and based on your choices above, I'd defintely recommend The Rock for you. Not much in the way of extras though, only a trailer

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I can't believe I ate the whole thing

You may want to wait for the Criterion release, which is supposedly in the works. I'm sure it will have many, many extras.

Yes, a Criterion release is almost certain, I'd hold off for a couple months - the supplements are supposed to be very cool on the Criterion SE.

Oh..K...thanx for the info everyone!

No point in getting the Buena Vista version now. Especially with the Criterion one supposedly in the works. I have the BV DVD, because it's one of my favorite action movies. I got the disc back two years ago when I knew nothing about anamorphic and what not.

Rent it while you wait for the Criterion version. If there's one thing it's got, is lots of kick ass action.

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Rock was the first dvd i actually purchased for my DVD player a few years back. movie is awesome, and if you liked con air you will love this. But like the others said. Wait for the Rock:SE coming out since it has the extras and so on. Until then why not go rent it :-)

Capt

Arrrgh.
Just ordered it and the SE one is coming out? I wish I knew that earlier, I guess thats what you get when you go on instinct and don't research anything. Oh well, I used the 50% off Vstore discount so maybe I'll sell the regular version and get the SE one later.

Oh shoot! I thought this was a MARION BARRY(busted for smoking rock cocaine) post....

LOL!

BTW, "The Rock" comes on (for like the fifth time in the last 12 months) this weekend on ABC. If you want to save a couple of bucks off renting, check it out. You'll get to see the mangled, pan and scanned, censored version in all its crappiness. Without the widescreen, all the quick pans and cuts are at the point of unwatchable in my eyes.

I love the movie, but it's painful to watch in pan&scan.

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(The original songwriter of Warrant's "Uncle Tom's Cabin")

Ken2,

Don't feel too bad. I've been waiting for the Criterion version to come out for at least half a year now.

And it still hasn't been officially announced yet either.

Luckily, I have plenty of movies to watch while I wait!

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El Pollo:

What's the deal with your new sig? Is there truth to this, if not I don't know why the heck you'd want to associate yourself with a poor glam band like Warrant. Yikes! I'm seriously concerned.

Will the Criterion edition be anamorphic? If not, then you might as well buy the current edition. The Criterion LD had a very interesting commentary and a nice featurette on proper gun use but I would not pay an extra $15 for the two. The LD also had a history docu on alcatraz.

And Razor, if you liked Con Air then you'll love The Rock. Very action packed and in the same intense style. The Rock has more action and is more serious than Con Air. Con Air is more over-the-top and funnier. I liked Con Air more because it doesn't take itself so seriously. More replay value.

I'll just have to be content with my dts Laser Disc of The Rock!

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When in doubt, rent it first. Unless you can get it cheaper by purchasing the movie!

Jonathan

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why my avg. is $7.36

quote:<HR>Originally posted by reliquary:
El Pollo:

What's the deal with your new sig? Is there truth to this, if not I don't know why the heck you'd want to associate yourself with a poor glam band like Warrant. Yikes! I'm seriously concerned. <HR>

Sorry, I was just trying to be funny. I'll try to come up with something new for the next 50 messages or so.

Thanks Blade, I suppose Blue Streak (never saw it yet) will keep me busy for a day. Does anyone know when the CE version of the Rock will come out?
Thanks.