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Got the new DVD today!

posted 19 years ago by thedriver78
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Hey, just got the DVD today. The only 'special feature' offered is 1 theatrical trailer. Other than that, you have the choice of full-screen, or wide-screen. I really enjoy this movie a lot(hence my username!) and am glad to have it on DVD now. The picture quality is obviously superior to the VHS tape I own, and the DVD case has cool graphics, as well as a scene selection sleeve located inside. Wish there were more 'feautures', but other than that, this movie is just fun to watch over and over again.

thedriver78

[–] remadri2000 19 years ago

There's another special feature. If you put the widescreen side you can watch an alternate start of the movie

[–] thedriver78 19 years ago

Thank you 'remadri2000'. I will be sure to check it out. I don't know why, but I just enjoy watching this movie over and over again!!

One of the funniest lines:

Isabel: You don't care about the money

O'Neal: Might even send it to him!

thedriver78

[–] ironkitten58 19 years ago

Did you know that director Walter Hill has an 135 minute cut?

[–] Oliver-50 19 years ago

C'Mon Walter Hill release the uncut version!

[–] hanshotfirst1138 11 years ago

I'd settle for Walter Hill releasing the original theatrical cut of The Warriors, I've never forgiven him for Lucasing it.

[–] Max_Planck 17 years ago

At 91 minutes, this film is lean, tight and succinct. If a 2hr 15 minute cut does exist (and I'm always a bit sceptical about these supposed longer versions you often hear about) then I can't imagine it would have the same impact. In this case, less is definitely more.

[–] JoeLoebner 17 years ago

Wow, ive had the dvd for more than a year and didn't know the trailer was on it. Thanks for the tip Driver78.

[–] dangus 17 years ago

The DVD soundtrack could use some help; not nearly enough bass. I'll have to hook up something like the AudioControl Epicenter next time I watch this movie if I can't find some way to enhance the soundtrack with software.

[–] Hey_Sweden 11 years ago

I agree. I think this film works well at its current length.

What do you think this is, a signature? It's a way of life!

[–] Bribaba 10 years ago

I just watched the Blu-ray version which is as awesome as you'd expect, though the sound is scratchy. I loved the ending which was unexpected and yet logical. No need for more than 100 mins, either.

[–] charliesafari 11 years ago

I fully agree.
But I'd give my right arm to see the 2hr 15min version so I could compare it, at least once :)

I come in peace, Shoot to kill!!!