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The Rock (2 Disc Collector's Edition) [1996] [DVD]

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  • Actors: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris, John Spencer, David Morse
  • Directors: Michael Bay
  • Writers: David Weisberg, Douglas Cook, Mark Rosner
  • Producers: Barry H. Waldman, Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer, Kenny Bates
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 24 Jun 2002
  • Run Time: 131 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00005U1XO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,385 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Between his high-octane debut, Bad Boys, and 1998's wannabe blockbuster Armageddon, hotshot director Michael Bay forged his dubious reputation with this crowd-pleasing action extravaganza. In Rock, 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's 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's 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


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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, Amazon.com

On the DVD: The Rock special edition two-disc set presents the movie on Disc 1 with a selection of subtitles and a cut-and-paste group commentary with director Michael Bay, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, ex-Navy Seal Harry Humphries, Ed Harris and Nicolas Cage. The editing together of separate comments is a frustrating experience and the energy of conversation, which often enlivens a DVD commentary, is lost. Picture is anamorphic 2.35:1 and sound is vivid Dolby Digital 5.1.

The special features are contained on Disc 2. "The Production Secrets" section includes an interview with the Navy Seal adviser on set, who demonstrates the correct way to shoot your gun, and special effects secrets. "The Secrets of Alcatraz" offers a short history of the infamous prison. There's also an interview with Jerry Bruckheimer which simply demonstrates how little he has to say. Storyboards, production designs and out-takes (including a stressed Ed Harris) are also included. But nothing here really excites or informs and most of it is very Americanised, making this a special edition that doesn't seem all that special. --Nikki Disney

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rock, 31 Aug 2004
The Rock is one of the best action films around. The action scenes are fast-paced and exciting, and the plot (even though it just links the action scenes together) is intelligent and thought provoking. It involves a former marine commander who is angry about the US government refusing to pay out retributions to the families of marines on secret ops. He eventually takes the step of kidnapping tourists on Alcatraz island and threatening San Fransisco with poison gas. Although the Commander is threatrening to kill millions of people, it is easy to see his point of view, and understand his motivation. To get rid of this, the government sends in a chemical weapons man (Nicolas Cage) and an escaped prisoner of the island (Sean Connery). Although most of the action scenes are all about gunplay (which is very well done) there is also a brilliant car chase towards the beginning of the film when Connery (in a Humvee) tries to escape from Cage (in a Ferrari Testarossa).
Overall, this film is fantastic, and was well inside the top 50 of FHM's top 50 bloke's films.
Five Stars.
No question.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best films around, 30 Jul 2003
This has to be one of the best action thrillers i have ever seen. The fact that Sean Connery is still making films like this is amazing as well.
The plot is about General Hummmel, who feels that the widows and families of the soldiers have not been treated fairly so he hi-jacks a load of canisters of deadly poisonous gasses. I won't give the rest away but im going to say that this is one of the best action movies ever. The bantering and humour between Nic Cage and Sean connery is great.
The special features are the usual that you will find on any DVD (i.e. Making of, Deleted Scenes etc) but are well worth the money.
The best thing of all, this is the fully uncut version - The BBFC censored 17 seconds of violent content, which is now reinstated.
All In All : Definatly a worthy purchase.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sean, what more do you need?, 6 Oct 2003
Sean Connery basically playing at being Jame Bond, is this a good thing, at his age you would not have thought so. But dispite his aging frame he manages to be both hard and cool, bringing the screen to light everytime he makes an appreance.

The Rock is great popcorn cinema, beleive me you'll get through a ton of the stuff whilst watching this action classic. There is a desent enough plot, but lets face it, this is all about guns, explosions and fast passed film making. After a very short while you forget that this is a very silly film and just watch with you mouth slightly open and brain in relax mode.

Cage is good, as he usually is. But anyone could have played that role, infact I think John Cusack would have been perfect for it. Having said that he manages to stay somewhere near to Connery's level, but never takes the spot light (it's a good actor that can acheve this).

All in all a film to be enjoyed with a beer and not pondered too much after.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to The Rock
A film starring the academy award winners Sean Connery and Nicolas Cage has got to be something special and The Rock is just that. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Piran Armes

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST films ever
as with the title this is one of the best films ever. it never lets up and is action from start to finish its a must for everyone. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Charlie Barsby

1.0 out of 5 stars Ruined by Inappropriate Language
Imagine an "Indiana Jones" film choc-a-bloc with F-this, F-that, and F-you - and shouted very loudly, all the time - or a "Mission Impossible" film where everyone is constantly... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Alistair McConnachie

1.0 out of 5 stars Floppy!
Shaun Connelly plays the acting double for the stuntman doing his characters stunts in this very poor quality and dull film. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ramsey Tupper RIP

5.0 out of 5 stars Movie Making At Its Best
I have just bought this film again, and am about to watch it again, and will completely enjoy it again and again and again! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. R. Johnson

5.0 out of 5 stars THE ROCK IS ROCK SOLID!!!
This is a great action film and a good nights viewing if you want one liners,stunts,car chases and a nice big selection of guns look no further. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jason Thorne

5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch entertainment
This is cracking stuff. Plenty of stunts, good one liners, car chases, gunfights - in fact it's pretty much perfect action cinema. A guaranteed good evening's TV.
Published 15 months ago by Mr W

4.0 out of 5 stars Class action
This is a fine, in many ways typical, Hollywood action movie, that without its fine cast wouldn't have been half the movie it is. Read more
Published 16 months ago by S J Buck

4.0 out of 5 stars A really good solid film with a nice bit of action
I really enjoyed this film, another really good film from Jerry Bruckheimer, who I'm a huge fan of.

A good paced film with a good storyline, for me Sir Sean Connery... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars AN ACTION FILM WORTH WATCHING
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