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One of the great comedys of all time. Funny story with a great cast. Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Ivan Reitman on top of their game. This help sealed or launch their careers as well as John Candy, Judge Reinhold, and Sean Young. The new DVD offers great picture and quality. Just as good if you were in theatres. The DVD features were very good with the choice of either the original theatrical version or the new extended cut. I was surprised by what was cut out, but it did not hurt the film being cut. The new 2 part documentary was great with how the movie came about (original concept would have been a totally different movie), and what was improvised on the set. Nice tribute to John Candy. Interviews included Bill Murray, Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis and almost the whole cast. It is a must have DVD in any collection especially if you are fan of Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, or John Candy. Thank you.Read full review
The film itself is great - Ivan Reitman nearing the top of his game and the ensemble working very well together on a genuinely funny script. But the DVD itself show some age, in that it offers both the original theatrical and the Extended Cut versions in a technically awkward way. Instead of two separate data files, the DVD is set up to simply include, or exclude, the additional scenes. When it excludes them - meaning when you're watching the original theatrical version - there's a distinct pause, or hang, in the images. Like a lot of Extended Cuts of films, it's easy to see why the cut scenes were left out; they don't generally add much to the experience. The one notable exception is the scene at the Chateau, during which P.J. Soles is substantially naked for a surprising amount of screentime. Who was the genius who decided to leave THAT out? Also, all of the extra scenes are accessible separately, as Deleted Scenes under the Special Features menu, so the the Extended Cut version is just something of a gimik that doesn't work as well as it should.Read full review
EXCELLENT MOVIE. BILL MURRAY AT HIS BEST, IN TNE SCENE WHERE HE LEADS PLATOON ONTO THE PARADE GROUNDS AND RILES THE GEN.I'VE WATCHED THIS MOVIE SEVERAL TIMES AND CAN'T GET ENOUGH LAUGHS. FROM START TO FINISH, NOTHING BUT LAUGHS. VERY GOOD MOVIE.
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This movie is hilarious from start to finish. The situations, jokes, gags, nonsense and John Larroquete(sp) make for a great time and the women aren't bad either! Warren Oates is perfect here. A fine actor and a sense of humor too. The first-class RV - urban military machine - is just great. The Griswolds could have used this. I would love to have this machine. Just think of the damage you could do in L.A. or NYC! The supporting cast is fun as well and I loved the mud wrestling! Anyone want to join the Army?
This movie makes me laugh every time I watch and when you are seeking some comic relief in your life, what more do you really need? If its been awhile since you've seen it, do yourself a favor and pick this up and have a 'movie night' at home. It'll be fun.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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