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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Although not as good, Days of Thunder can be seen as Top Gun on wheels. Tom Cruise is his normal self, but a special mention must go to both Robert Duvall as the pit crew chief, and especially Randy Quaid who I thought was fantastic in the role of team owner. For sure, to get maximum enjoyment out of this film you have to be a fan of motorsports, on a good surround sound system, anyone will enjoy the race sequences. In summary Days of Thunder definetly benefits from the transformation to DVD, the sound is excellent and the picture quality very good. An essential purchase for either fans of Tom or NASCAR.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By S. CLAYTON
Format:DVD
I love this film, but I feel its been let down by the picture transfer.
The DVD says Widescreen 2.35:1, so I just assumed that meant anamorphic transfer for unsquishing onto a widescreeen TV...
...not so. It's 2.35:1 letterbox inside 4:3. So if you want to fill the screen on a 16:9 TV, you have to Zoom in - which inevitably lowers the picture resolution.
Great film, great soundtrack, but Paramount DVD or whoever manufactured it need to get their act in gear about the picture transfer.
The DVD says Widescreen 2.35:1, so I just assumed that meant anamorphic transfer for unsquishing onto a widescreeen TV...
...not so. It's 2.35:1 letterbox inside 4:3. So if you want to fill the screen on a 16:9 TV, you have to Zoom in - which inevitably lowers the picture resolution.
Great film, great soundtrack, but Paramount DVD or whoever manufactured it need to get their act in gear about the picture transfer.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Replace the jet fighters of Top Gun with NASCAR racing vehicles and hey presto you have a brand new film! When I found out that not only did Tom Cruise star in both films, but they were both directed by Tony Scott, well that really put the icing on the cake!
Seriously though, Days of Thunder is not that bad a film if you're after a few thrilling action sequences, a throwaway storyline and lots of shots of the gorgeous face of Tom Cruise. If you're after anything more then you might just go away slightly disappointed.
As I say the plot doesn't really merit a mention. Rookie Cruise arrives on the scene with lots of talent but no control. Paired up with fatherly Robert Duvall as the car team's chief they argue and fight and eventually come to love and respect each other. Cruise suffers a bad crash and is tended by Nicole Kidman, cue gratuitous love scenes. Cruise recovers to win the final race of the season seeing off his most hated rival and claiming victory. Finish your pop corn and go home.
There are some redeeming features to the film though. Even the most ardent hater of motor sports will find the race scenes somewhat thrilling and very well filmed. Robert Duvall is always good value for money and he makes another well rounded appearance here, and well, you just can't keep Tom Cruise down. The smile, the teeth, the hair, you just gotta like this guy!
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2.0 out of 5 stars
NASCAR meets Top Gun
It's Top Gun, but on the track!
Come on, you have the same basic premise. You have a wild out of control guy who can do anything inside of car instead of a fighter jet. Read more
Come on, you have the same basic premise. You have a wild out of control guy who can do anything inside of car instead of a fighter jet. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Lord Anon
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love this
This is old favourite tom cruise film, i just had to buy it, it works really well and was great price.
Published 1 month ago by jen
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Sounds amazing...
Shockingly bad but utterly brilliant movie! Blu-ray surround sound brings this shlocky classic to life. Never looked Better as well!
Published 1 month ago by Mr A Duce
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This film was best left in the past
Loved this film when I was younger but very out dated. I should of left it in thew past as a fond memory
Published 1 month ago by Mr Boone
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Bad aspect ratio
Old DVD with aspec t ratio all screwed up so although its "widescreen" release it goes all screwy on a widescreen tv... Read more
Published 9 months ago by James Highfield
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A positive still experience
Very good service, the quality of Bluray as well as well as the box without any scratching. This purchase things did not go well because I am Portuguese and I like the subtitles in... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Luis Rocha
5.0 out of 5 stars
Racing!
Thaís is the Top Gun on wheels! One more hit for Tom Cruise! Great picture and sound in Blu-ray! A Classic!
Published 10 months ago by HUGO CUNHA PINHEIRO
4.0 out of 5 stars
A tremendously good Blu-Ray Transfer...
Haven't seen this movie for a while, and wanted to experience it in the best possible way.
When the Paramount logo appears at the start of the movie, it looks faded and grainy... Read more
When the Paramount logo appears at the start of the movie, it looks faded and grainy... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jimbo-the Brit
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For Boy (and Girl) Racers
Ok, maybe Disney Pixar did it better with "Cars" (the romance between Lightning and the cute Porsche is less cringeworthy than the one between Cruise and Kidman) but for those who... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Lisa Henshaw
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie
My husband loves this movie and we really enjoyed watching it. Brings back old memories. Well worth buying, in great condition and well packed.
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