Armageddon: The Criterion Collection
1998/153 mins.
Released by Touchstone Pictures
Rated PG-13
Starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thronton, Ben Affleck, Steve Buscemi.
Directed by Michael Bay
Format 1st disc: Single sided/Dual layered, 2nd disc: Single sided/Single layered
Reviewed by Robby Cox
E-mail-koi@magicnet.net

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Opening Remarks: I would have bought the original DVD of Armageddon, but I never found it for purchase. When I heard that this version was coming, I drooled, but I never figured that I would actually buy it. Boy, am I glad I did.
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Movie Quality: Armageddon is a great movie. It's definitely a roller-coaster type of movie. Just when you think that it's going one way, it goes another. This movie also excels thanks to the ensemble cast. Each member of the cast works nicely with each other. The movie is a blast for the first 1 1/2 hrs., but it stalls a little when they reach the killer asteroid. Again, this movie is a blast and you will enjoy your time watching it.
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Video Quality: Armageddon:TCC offers a brilliant looking 2.35:1 widescreen presentation of this fantastic movie. The colors are brilliant and everything looks sharp. This disc's picture quality is pretty much what you would expect. It's great.
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Sound Quality: Armageddon:TCC sounds amazing. The surround fx are great. The music is crystal clear and there are some awesome songs used in this movie. The mix is just right. This is a great sounding disc.
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Extras: Armageddon:TCC is a fantastic DVD. It has the movie on one disc and all of the supplements on the second disc. On the movie disc, there's also 2 commentaries. One by director Michael Bay, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, Bruce Willis, and Ben Affleck. The 2nd commentary is by cinematographer John Schwartzman, Astronaut Dr. Joe Allen, and asteroid expert Ivan Bekey. On the 2nd disc there's a gag reel featuring outtakes, there are deleted scenes, 30 minutes of discussions and behind the scenes footage of the special fx, an interview with the production designer, a ton of storyboards and production designs, the Aerosmith video "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", interviews with Aerosmith, and every trailer, teaser, and TV spot made for the movie Armageddon. By the way parents, this PG-13 movie has some R rated material in the supplements. It's not horrible, but there are quite a few F-words thrown around. The real reason to buy this 2-disc set is the supplements and they are definitely worth your money. I stayed busy for over 2 weeks trying to finish watching everything on this jam-packed collection. Way to go, Criterion:)
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Improve: Nothing. Nice job Criterion :)

RIYL: The Rock, Con-Air, and other Jerry Bruckheimer films.
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Overall Opinion: Armageddon: The Criterion Collection is an amazing set that will absolutely impress you. It's definitely worth the money. You will be kept busy for a long time. Excellent job Criterion. After my time with the Armageddon DVD, I find myself wanting to check out more Criterion Collection DVDs.
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Movie Quality: *****
Video Quality: *****
Sound Quality: *****
Extras: *****(I wish I could give it more:)
Personal Opinion: *****
Total: 25 out of 25

Final Score: 100 %