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The Rock [Blu-ray] [1996]
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Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson (Top Gun, Crimson Tide)--—Simpson actually died just prior to the film's release--—reunited with director Bay, who had collaborated with the pair on Bad Boys the previous year, The Rock benefits from a trio of likeable leads in Connery, Cage and Harris (yes, even the villain of the piece is somewhat endearing), a thundering music score and a bevy of explosive set-pieces that combine to create an action-packed thrill ride of a movie.
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
In director Michael Bay's filmography, The Rock came between his high-octane debut Bad Boys and 1998's Armageddon, and consolidated his dubious reputation as the purveyor of crowd-pleasing action extravaganzas. Here, a psychotically disgruntled war hero (Ed Harris) seizes the island prison of Alcatraz and threatens to wage chemical warfare against nearby San Francisco unless the government publicly recognises the men who were killed under Harris' top-secret command. Nicolas Cage plays the biochemist who teams up with the only man ever to have escaped from Alcatraz (Sean Connery) in an attempt to foil Harris' terrorist scheme. As one might expect, what follows is an action-packed barrage of bullets, bodies and climactic confrontations, replete with enough plot contrivances to give even the most jaded action fan cause for alarm. It's a load of hooey, but the cast is obviously having a grand old time, and there's enough wit to make the recycled action sequences tolerable. --Jeff Shannon
Editorial
Synopsis
In Michael Bay's The Rock, gung-ho general Francis Hummel (Ed Harris), armed with deadly chemical rockets and aided by violent cohorts, takes over the island of Alcatraz, holding 81 tourists hostage. Hummel promises to deploy the missiles over San Francisco if Washington doesn't make amends to ignored combat victims to the tune of $100 million. A cadre of Navy SEALs are dispatched to quell the situation, assisted by the mysterious, macho John Mason (Sean Connery)--the only man to ever escape from Alcatraz--who must now help the SEALs break back in. Joining them is mild-mannered chemical weapons expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage), who is unaccustomed to such things as guns and military manoeuvres. Their high-octane mission is filled with surprises, particularly after Hummel and company quickly annihilate the SEALs--leaving Mason and Goodspeed to save the day all by themselves.
Loved It, 10 Stars if I could, Blu-ray WOW
Review date: 2008-06-27 Rating: 10 out of 10
The Rock has to rate as one of my all-time favourite films so I just had to watch it in High Definition. With almost non-stop action and some great one-liners you have got to put this on your rental list. **********(10 stars)
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Reviews
The Rock - BluRay
Review date: 2008-04-06 Rating: 10 out of 10
Well, based on the other review on Amazon, as well as a couple more elsewhere, I purchased The Rock on DVD last week. It had been my favourite film for a good few years after watching it shortly after it's release. Good story, stong and convincing characters played by Connery, Cage and Harris and a generally great action packed film. I then noticed Amazon's 3 for 2 on selected BluRay discs. Well, I wasn't sure what to buy. But after watching The Rock again I decided I wanted to give it a go, and see if the difference really was poor. In the end, I'd say no. It's a great improvement on the DVD Much clearer visually and the sound is also much better. I'd recommend buying this on BluRay, as it's a fantastic film, and I believe there is a marked improvement on the DVD, which is now going to a friend.
I watched it on my 26" Sony Bravia KDL26P3020U - via my Playstation 3 (HDMI) set to 1080i (although at this size, there's no difference between 1080i and 720p)
A must if you havn't got this on DVD
Review date: 2008-02-10 Rating: 8 out of 10
Action packed, Fast paced and so typically jerry bruckheimer you know exactly what your going to get when you watch The Rock especially if you have seen Conair or Badboys.
Picture qulaity is ok but not as good as newer films but is certainly a marked inprovment on the dvd, Sound is what you would expect as are the extras.
I would say deffernatly get this film if u don't own it on dvd and if u do, only get it if you are a big fan because the improvement isn't huge !
What I watched it on.
Panasonic 42px60 (plasma 1080i)
playstation 3 blu-ray player (HDMI)
JVC th-v70r surround sound (optical) (dolby digital 5.1) (inc tannoy m1 front L/R speakers)
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Nicolas Cage
John C. McGinley
Brendan Kelly
Vanessa Marcil
Sean Connery
Creators:
Sean Connery (Primary Contributor)
Brendan Kelly (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
EAN: 8717418128319
Binding: Blu-ray
Number of items: 1
Format: Anamorphic, Colour,
Release date: 2007-07-02
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 136 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1996
Language: English (Original Language)