The Rock
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Widescreen (2.35:1)
FEATURES
STUDIO
RECOMMENDATION
- Theatrical Trailer
Buena Vista
Buy it!
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Audio 
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THE ROCK is another blockbuster action/thriller from the team of Bruckheimer and Bay. When a vengeful General (Ed Harris) takes over Alcatraz and threatens to launch missiles on San Francisco, it's up to one man to stop them. That man is Sean Connery, the only prisoner to successfully escape from Alcatraz. Now he must break back in to save the hostages and stop Harris. He's assisted by chemical expert Nicolas Cage, who is coming off an Oscar win.
This movie has slam-bang action and some very intense moments. The movie is a tad too long (136 minutes), but the frantic pacing and the mind-blowing action will keep your complaints to a minimum.
Features
Are you kidding? 2 trailers.
Audio
What it lacks in 16x9 and features, it more than gains in audio. Loud, booming bass highlights a great use of surround effects. This is a great mix and if you want to crank up the sub-woofer, by all means pop this baby in.
Video
The Mouse didn't support 16x9 until many months after this was released. What a shame too. However, this is a great looking non-anamorphic transfer. Colors are sharp and crisp, with deep blacks and no signs of wear and tear on the print. With 16x9, everything would have been better. Who knows, maybe a Criterion version will have 16x9.
Overall
Mindless fun. Grab your popcorn and set back and be entertained. Recommended.