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The Rock [DVD] [1996]

Sean Connery (Actor), Nicolas Cage (Actor), Michael Bay (Director) | Rated: Suitable for 15 years and over | Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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Product details

  • 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: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English, French
  • Subtitles: Dutch, English, French
  • 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: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Hollywood Pictures Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Jun 2001
  • Run Time: 131 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CXPW
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 18,593 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)

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Special Features

2.35 Wide Screen
DVD 9
French\Italian
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English\Dolby Surround French Italian
Dolby Digital 5.1
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Dutch\English\French

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 maneuvers. 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.

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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4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Repeatability, 30 Jan 2004
By A Customer
This review is from: The Rock [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
I have watched this film both in the cinema and on its DVD release and find myself enjoying it each time. Sean Connery can limit himself due to his accent but in this film he meets all expectations. Both funny and tragic, it is Nicolas Cage who comes across as the new boy on the block but with or without expectations he still manages to meet the heroic demands of his character. Highly enjoyable with the American military coming across as there usual over the top movie type soldiers while the SAS Connery is the street wise kid from Glasgow (or more accurately Edinburgh) who just kills the bad guys in a more efficient way. As we Brits in the military really do of course.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A catalogue of cheesy one-liners for you to quote endlessly!, 15 April 2002
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This review is from: The Rock [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
This film is littered with classic one-line quotes that will never leave you! Cage and Connery take the "double team-up" genre into another dimension in this fast-paced, intelligent action thiller. A must for anyones dvd or video collection!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Why flip?, 27 Feb 2001
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This review is from: The Rock [DVD] [1996] (DVD)
Don't get me wrong. I love this film. I think it is one of the best action films out there. If I were just reviewing the film, it would have to be 4 or 5 stars. But this is the DVD. Where the best film is totally ruined by the film being double sided. Flipping half-way through, when the tension is building, is one of the worst ideas I have seen. Admittedly, the quality of the remastering is superb, but why on two sides? Much longer films (eg. Heat) fit entirely on one side. Stick to VHS for this brilliant film, the DVD will leave you too disapointed.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic action film - a great night in!
I just love this film - action packed, fast paced, nail biting stuff...OK so predictably the heroes save the day in the end and you just know that's going to happen, but then... Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2006 by LN

1.0 out of 5 stars What a backward step!
Five stars for the film and none for the DVD. Why on earth must we flip the disk half way through? There is more than enough room on a DVD for the film especially as there are... Read more
Published on 17 April 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars The best film ever made
To put it simply, this is the best film that has ever been made and if you haven't seen it yet then I suggest you do. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2001 by Johann Fender

5.0 out of 5 stars Best film I've seen in ages
Absolutely marvellous film! Connery is well cast as the only man to escape Alcatraz, with Harris and Cage equally well cast as the psychotic General Hummer and somewhat cowardly... Read more
Published on 4 Jan 2001 by paul@wyatt12.freeserve.co.uk

5.0 out of 5 stars The All time Greatest movie ever!
This, my friends, is the ultimate film! I have never once bought a video and watched it so many times. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars The All time Greatest movie ever!
This, my friends, is the ultimate film! I have never once bought a video and watched it so many times. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2000

3.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant film ruined by "flipping"
One of my favourite films of all time...... so I decided to buy the DVD, however was totally miffed at having to flip the DVD half way through!!
Published on 19 Dec 2000

1.0 out of 5 stars Double Sided DVD RUINS the fun!
Why oh why did someone authorise the sale of the double sided DVD (Region 2)? This is not a clever marketing idea. On the contrary it is annoying and unjustified. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome to the Rock!
A team of U.S marines lead by General Francis X. Hummel take over Alcatraz and hold hostages to ransom with V.X. poisoned gas rockets. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2000 by r.purcell2@btinternet.com

5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S A CLASSY COMBINATION OF OLD WITH NEW
This film is fantastic. It's good to see that and old actor (Connery), can combine with the likes of Cage and still make a fantastic film. The storyline is non stop. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2000

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