The Color of Money (1986) Review

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(More customer reviews)This movie appears to be about pool on the surface. But it's less about pool than it is about what motivates us as people.
Fast Eddie Felson of the classic, "The Hustler," returns to reverse roles in this 80s classic. Instead of being the young champ, he wants to train the young champ in Tom Cruise. But eventually, he realizes the hard way he doesn't have the stomach to play stake horse and in his heart he really wants the thrill of competition.
A lot of people will compare this movie to "The Hustler," since it is the sequel. There is no comparison. This movie really can't even be compared in pool terms. The pool shots that they hit in this movie are, for the most part, average to above-average. This is not the mind blowing pool play from "The Hustler" to be sure.
But this movie does have plenty going for it. For non-pool players, this movie has more character development. This movie also features some of the greatest cinematography of any film. And Newman, Cruise, and the supporting cast all put in stellar performances.
In short, this is a great movie that's worth watching just for enjoyment or on a deeper level for those who appreciate fine cinema. It's not half the movie that "The Hustler" is, but it has enough merits to stand on its own.

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Rocky (1976) Review

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(More customer reviews)Hello Folks,
I want to thank MGM for this release....they really got it right!
first off...
all the excellent bonus features from the 25th Anniversary edition..
the 30 minute on camera commentary by Stallone, the tributes to Burgess Meredith, the cinematographer James Crabbe and Bill Conti..ALL made it to this edition...which means you don't have to hold onto older inferior editions to have all the bonus features...and this IS a big deal. Too many recent DVD editions of movies lose old features which make keeping mutliple copies essential and that stinks.
The extra features are really too many to list...multiple commentaries..and the Stallone alone is worth the update...its truly like watching the movie with him in the room...WOW!
all the past trailers...the appearance on the Dinah Shore show..featurettes...this is a NO BRAINER for fans of the movie.
The three part "making of" which runs about an hour and half and features the main players is extraordinary in its revelations about the movie and the craft of making movies and WHY this was a million to one chance and WHY their lack of budget actually helped in many ways. The twenty minute documentary on the Steadicam and its inventor ...who filmed his demo on the art museum steps before heading to Hollywood....its just proof that all the planets lined up for this one!
For those out there bitching about the upgraded releases of DVDs...don't buy em...for those of us who love the movies...these higher quality releases are very welcome. I picked this 2 disc set up for $15 at Target...and there are hours of features...WHAT A DEAL!
If you love the movie...get this version.
if you don't care about bonus features...stick with your old copy.

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The Thin Line Review

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(More customer reviews)If you are an Alpine Ski racing fan, this is a don't miss film. Shot in spectacular HD, you will get a direct insight into the crazy, death defying world of downhill racing. In-depth interviews and amazing video footage will keep you glued to your screen for the duration of the film. Am must see film!

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Rush HD and Jalbert Productions present The Thin Line, an exhilarating documentary exploring the downhill- the original extreme sport. Shot in High Definition and film, this adrenaline-fueled film presents a color and captivating look at the people and places that have made this alpine skiing discipline one of the world's most dangerous and thrilling sports. Set against the backdrop of some of the world's most challenging downhill runs, including the prestigious Hahnenkamm in Kitzbuhel, Austria and the ferocious Birds of Prey, in Beaver Creek, Colorado, The Thin Line includes in-depth interviews with top downhillers, including American's Bode Miller, Daron Rahlves and Picabo Street, Austrian legend Franz Klammer, Candians Ken Read and Todd Brooker and many more.

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