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Any Given Sunday [DVD] [1999]

Al Pacino , Dennis Quaid , Oliver Stone    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, Cameron Diaz, James Woods, Jamie Foxx
  • Directors: Oliver Stone
  • Format: PAL
  • Language: English, French
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Nov 2000
  • Run Time: 151 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004WCMA
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,561 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Oliver Stone's Any Given Sunday is a massive 150-minute American football drama which, for all its ferocity and cynicism, is as soft-centred and clichéd as any Rocky-style underdogs-make-good crowd-pleaser. The Miami Sharks have lost three games in a row and their coach, Al Pacino in an intense performance as the only half-decent major character in the film, faces crisis when untested quarterback Willie Beamen (an excellent Jamie Foxx) becomes an overnight star. Fame goes to Beamen's ego; manager Cameron Diaz ruthlessly wheels-and-deals; and team doctor James Woods sacrifices medical ethics for his career. The Gladiator-esque close-up "shakycam" visuals reflect the player's POV yet make many scenes almost incomprehensible, while the ludicrously fragmented (seven composers, 80 songs) rap-metal-ambient soundtrack obscures much of the dialogue. The world of American football is presented as brutal, nightmarish and corrupting, the players mainly drug-taking, money-grubbing, whoring, foul-mouthed barbarians. So when Stone's last act offers his hollow men as heroes, mythological noble warriors incarnate, the attempted feel-good finale rings seriously false. Stone exposed the rotten heart of the American dream to infinitely greater effect in JFK (1991), is here too much in love with his target for the shots to hit home. --Gary Dalkin

On the DVD: The first disc presents the director's cut of Any Given Sunday. The UK cinema cut was nine minutes shorter than the US release. The director's cut starts with the longer US version, removes 11 minutes, adds six, including one of the most shocking and horrifying images seen on screen in some time, then re-edits several other sequences. Stone's commentary ranges far and wide, and he is far more interesting and thought-provoking to listen to than his film is to watch. The anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1 image and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack are both flawless.

The second disc is divided into pre-game, half-time and post-game sections, beginning with Jamie Foxx's audition video and screen tests and a routine 27-minute making-of documentary. Halftime consists of two music videos by Jamie Foxx (both anamorphically enhanced 2.35:1) and one by LL Cool J. Post-game offers three sets of outtakes set to music, a stills gallery, a collection of advertising images and 33 minutes of deleted scenes with optional commentary from Stone. Completing an exceptional set of extras are DVD-ROM features on scripting and editing, plus reviews, a quiz and the complete original promotional Web site.

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Subtitles: Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A great movie to watch on Sunday, or any day... 26 Oct 2002
By Will
Format:DVD
Any Given Sunday is a great piece of film making, if slightly tarred by an overly polished Hollywood format. What I mean is, it has all of the [Oliver] Stone ingredients we've come to expect; various video formats, a seemingly incongruous mix of camera angles and close-ups and some amazing performances, but minus the imperfections. So what you say, well sometimes it's those little accidental nuances that turn a good movie into an amazing one. AGS is a piece of highly professional, polished movie making - but at the end of the day it's just a good movie, not an amazing one.

The performances are just fantastic, Pacino whilst not as intense as in say "Heat" really drives the movie and doesn't for a second let you question whether he's a football coach. You just BELIEVE it, when he's shouting you think it's at you. James Woods is typically side-lined, no pun intended, but what time he is on screen he's James Woods through and through. Why this guy is never given bigger parts I'll never know. Cameron Diaz' is one of the most surprising characters. When Charlton Heston says "I actually believe this woman would eat her young" (line of the movie right there) you totally empathise. She's ruthless, self-opinionated and such a b***h. But it's no facade, she really throws herself into the part and the results are great.

The actual film itself is an amazing piece of work. It's like some sort of drug; it's cocktail of visual and audio mixing is so intense, so in your face you soon get totally sucked in. The on-field football action is incredible, when the tackles come in you find yourself tensing your whole body waiting for the impact. Then you're treated to the players perspective as the stadium swims around them, the crowds die away and you're left for a few seconds to recover before you're hit with the next instalment. You really start to root for the sharks by the end as they go from average schmoes, to washed-up has-beens to a team in the play-offs. And whilst yes this is a fairly predictable journey it's not entirely predictable.
I'm not so sure the parallels between 'gladiators of the field' and Spartacus really pay-off, in some ways you feel a little spoon-fed - because just watching the action you really feel the players are warriors, willing to sacrifice absolutely everything to play the game they're good at.

I've never been a massive fan of American sports, or even American 'Football' but what drew me to the movie is the acting and directing talent and I wasn't disappointed. After I'd bought the movie I mentioned it to a friend who told me it was his 'favourite sports movie of all time'. I can't really think of that many sports movies worth watching, but sport aside if you want some high quality entertainment and a feast for the senses this movie will not disappoint. Strap yourself in and enjoy every intoxicating minute.

The quality of the movie on DVD is also awesome, not a single imperfection could I spot. The audio also nicely fires round the room, it makes me wish I'd seen it at the cinema... it represents outstanding value for money, especially as it has a second disc entirely dedicated to extras you can watch on any given rainy Sunday. A great movie, and great value.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars One Of The Bests 29 Jun 2006
Format:DVD
This is easily one of the best sports films you will ever see. It has a great cast(Jamie Foxx and Al Pacino to new but a few) great set pieces( especially the big game) and a pretty brutal potrayal of American Football players. Al Pacino is simply great as Tony Damato and without doubt his "Inch by Inch" speech is one of the greatest in film. It always inspires you no matter how many times you hear it. Even the supposedly minor characters such as LL Cool J have enough time to make an impression. If you watch this i would recommend watching Friday Night Lights which shows the sport at a lower level.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent film!!! 28 April 2001
Format:DVD
Another superb film by Oliver Stone. This film makes you feel, as if you are on the field and playing football. Wonderful cast, Al Pacino is cracking as always. Brilliant soundtrack and lots of extras. DO NOT MISS!!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars good film
I'm not a fan of American football nor do I have a clue how its played, but the film itself was still entertaining.
Published 15 days ago by scott
2.0 out of 5 stars Quite Basic, With One Slightly Stirring Speech
Not one of Al Pacino's finer film moments in my opinion. Towards the end he gives a slightly stirring speech in the locker room before the big game but it doesn't send shivers down... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richie77777
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic!
Awesome service and the DVD arrived before it was meant to as well which was a bonus, will use agin in the future!
Published 5 months ago by Keith Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film!
Loved it, would definitely recommend this film - good story and great action scenes. Al Pacino is great as the coach.
Published 5 months ago by andyc13
5.0 out of 5 stars any given Sunday
Awesome movie. You have to watch this actors movie. Al pacino at his very best. An all star cast which compliments it well.
Published 9 months ago by Pen Name
2.0 out of 5 stars One trick pony
If you're into American Football, you'll probably love this film. I bought it for the rousing speech that Al Pacino makes to the team. Let me explain. Read more
Published 11 months ago by H. C. Blackburn
5.0 out of 5 stars Oliver Stone is sooo the best directer EVER !!
Hey sports fans !! I love the inspirational speech in this and the whole film has a Rocky type under dog theme going for it !! Read more
Published 12 months ago by davidinator
5.0 out of 5 stars great film
for any nfl fan any given Sunday is a great film, also it has one of the greatest ever half time speeches!!
Published 15 months ago by kitkatprag
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
It does not matter whether or not you like American Football. In fact this could be just about any sport. Its not relevant. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Kernetta
2.0 out of 5 stars Abysmal audio again.
What it is with these blurays where you have to whack the sound up (either on a t.v or a speaker) to 100 just to hear the poxy things....It's a joke.Utterly ridiculous... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Thylasin
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