Buy this movie... its better than the current re-make
585662
Much better than the knock-off rehashed recent re-make.
I'd give it 10 stars if I could, but then again, I like the old movies on TCM channel too.
3641801
I saw this movie the first time around in the regular version, but this version has much more, with the deleted scenes put back in and all of the extras, I just have to say this version is much better.  Made me want to go back and read the books all over again.
3849905
Out of all of the editions of the trilogy I've seen, this is the best yet.

The sound quality for "A New Hope" is a lot better than when I first watched it.  Back then, it just sounded like an old movie, but now, it sounds like it's just been made.  They've added bonus sceens, which I like, because it gives more meat to the story.  Vader's voice, is wonderfull, and they've redone sceens with the Emperor (my fave charactor).  All in all, this trilogy is well worth the 40 bucks I paid for it.  So just go on out and buy it.
1432370
yes, they will probably remake it 1 day and yes, it will probably be better than the original, BUT-to this day, it remains a highly entertaining film that is a little scary, very funny and pure fun all the way until the end.  good quality dvd mastering, too.
281607
Well, i will admit that this movie is awesome but i still prefer the original to this one because of what the original did to me when i was a kid...SCARED ME TO DEATH!!
Being 28 now, and seeing how the film industry has evolved along with everything else with their special effects, editing and bigger budgets, any remake or movie will look better than what was released 20 years ago.
Of course i said look better but not made better!
Getting back to the movie, i enjoyed it, the acting was decent and the zombies looked good, in some cases too good! As for the story, it changed alot besides for the location (a shopping mall) where all the action took place in.
For everyone that didn't see the 2004 version but saw the original, here are some changes...
1-Original starts off in a newsroom telling the public about the living coming back from the dead...the remake starts off in a hospital where they're treating a patient with a bite, then all hell breaks loose in the first ten minutes. (the best opening for a horror film that i've seen in a long time!)
2-No army type guys fighting off zombies in the remake, just regular people like you and me doing all the dirty work!
3-Lots of blood in this one, wins hands down in that department compared to the original!
4-They must have put steroids in the ground, these 2004 zombies are faster then ever (28 days later fast!), the original movie features the slowest zombies ever put on screen!
5-Was that Tom savini in the remake playing a news reporter on TV? Yes, very small part compared to the original where he played a crazy rough and tough biker.
...let's just stop there, they are so many differences in these two films but that's what the director wanted, keep it true to the original but give it that 2000 feel to it which i had no problem with..except for the fact that it did remind me alot of "28 days later" which the director had to have got some inspiration from.
All in all, great zombie film, but if your looking for a real "old school" horror film, check out Romero's version. Then you can decide for yourself!
ALL ZOMBIES FANS LIKE ME ASK "WHEN IS TWILIGHT OF THE DEAD" THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF THE DEAD, GOING TO START FILMING?
3006225
I watched the original when it first came out and loved it. I seen reviews and thought will or won't I and then I seen the trailer with the line dance and that sold it on me going to see it in the cinema. I found dennis quaid to be a much better preacher than the original - boy must be a born preacher cause he was good, couldn't believe that they could find someone so close looking to the original dancing dork that I thought they must be related. I like the red boots making a reappearance but could have done without the 80's prom dress - though it is back in style again (too bad - thought it might be a style forever forgotten). I like the way that they changed certain characters like the boyfriend being a racecar driver. For anyone who loved the original this is a much needed see - best remake of an iconic movie that I have seen...............
3416929
this kills the original, the action is better, more gore (the first one wasnt), darker story, it doesnt have the silly humor like the 1st one, and a little improvement of the acting. To me this is more like a reboot. big improvement check it out!
4243154
I watched this movie on TV and wanted to have it in BD. The storyline is intriguing and the actors are really good and they make the characters believable. There is an older version of the same movie, but this one is way better than the original movie for the simple reason that this new version has at least an end in the story. Of course, it leaves few loose ends that was intentionally left hanging there due to the tv series that should follow.

I am not sure if the tv series was actually made, it seems it is out there on the internet.
2087654
The original version of The Parent Trap was, in my opinion, the best movie to come out of Disney.  Therefore, I wasn't very optimistic about the remake.  So many classics have been remade disastrously that I tend to avoid them if possible.  My curiosity got the better of me with Parent Trap, and I must say I was very pleasantly surprised.  The remake has a terrific cast and a great soundtrack and updates the story in a completely believable way.  Inevitably remakes are always compared to the originals, so in comparison, I won't say I like the new verion better than the original, because I don't.  As good as Lindsey Lohan is, she lacks the star quality that Hayley Mills radiated.  Lohan is possibly the better actress of the two, but Mills' performance is still captivating 40-some years later. I doubt that Lohan's will hold up as well. Dennis Quaid is serviceable in the Brian Keith role, but Natasha Richardson, though charming, does not have the ravishing beauty nor the spot-on comic timing of Maureen O'Hara.  Wisely, Leo G. Carroll's role in the original wasn't even recast here--who could match him?  Before you fans of the new version hit that "NO" button, read on...
Although the basic plot is the same, all of the characters names except one and all the locales and particulars have been changed.  Joanna Barnes, who played the conniving Vicki in the original, plays her character's mother in the new version--still named Vicki.  This leads me to suspect that she is the same character--the Vicki of the original gets married to a rich man, has a daughter named Merrideth, and raises her to be a gold digger just like mom--making the new Parent Trap more of a sequel than a remake.  Far-fetched?  Yes, but in Disney-land anything is possible. Plus, by considering the new Parent Trap a sequel, I don't have to compare them.  There's room for both versions on my DVD shelf.  The original--still my favorite--and the remake/sequel--a funny, warm, and entertaining film--running a close second and quite possibly the best remake ever made!
2605953
I've watched both the theatrical release and this edition twice and I have to say I like the black and chrome better. It seems grittier and darker (not just literally) than the original and gives it a vintage feel.
602363
This is one of those that people seem to be on the fence about. I remember when I heard about John Carter and how it was a horrid movie. Weel I bought it cheap and found to be a very enjoyable movie. Same applies to GI Joe....the 3d is solid - action is great. Yes there are several bits that are over the top but it was still a good watch.
 It has good replay value....unlike the Life of Pi that so many people were ranting about how awesome it was....it was a good show but not something that has any replay value. GI Joe is something the kids have seen several times...I have only seen it once so far.
 For my taste in movies this was good enough that I hope there is a 3rd installment and its a solid buy around the 20 dollar mark.
 I can not tell you anymore that countless other reviewers have not already covered.
209268
I will readily admit that I'm not a Ben Stiller fan, so I chose this to watch this film only because I had seen the older version starring Danny Kay. After watching this updated film, I'd say its actually better than the original film. I certainly like the underlying message, the lack of gags or the other common devices in so-called modern comedy. This filmed worked, because of Ben Stiller's skills as an actor and director.
4843411
This has been a point of contention since its re-release, but I'll fight this one until the end of the Earth.  For the most part, it seems that whichever version you saw FIRST is the one you like.  This is the movie that got me into anime and it will always be on my top-5 list (with the original dub).  I would give the original 4.5 stars, but this one just didn't work for me.  I watched all the "behind the scenes" stuff and I know the new voice actors really put their all into this, but very little sounded genuie to me.  Not only that, but they redubbed the movie in order to make it more similar to the japanese dialogue.  This always leads to problems.  There is one line that really sticks in my head - in the original dub, Kay tells Tetsuo "You must not abuse the powers you've been given," but in the redub she says "the way in which you are using your powers is not correct."  Give me a break!  I must admit, however, that the sound and picture quality are immaculate!  The colors are brighter, the darks are deeper, the surround sound is used to its full extent - fantastic!  If they had redone this movie with the original dialogue, I'd give it 6 out of 5 stars easy.  The original version was released in a two DVD special edition in the UK.  If you manage to get one (ebay - $25-30), you'll still need a region free DVD player.  What a pain just to watch a movie I used to love.  I've tried watching the redub a few times, but I usually turn it off after the end of the fight scene where Tetsuo wrecks.  Highly recommended to anyone who hasn't seen the original, otherwise, be warned.
3137033
Except for the end, I liked this version of the movie much more that the C. Heston original.  You can't top the ending to the original for shock value (that image was seared indelibly into my 16 year old brain), but there was plenty of other upgrades that could be (and were) made including a better script, better costumes, better scenery, better special effects and better acting.  This version supplies all of the above in spades.  Well done!
2612404
Being a rabid MST3K fan, I squealed with glee when I heard the boys were getting together once again to rip on really bad movies. While the Film Crew Offerings are not the same as having MST3K back again, it's pretty close. Everything is there for you, save the bots and the movie theater silhouette at the bottom of the screen. The skits and extras have upped the humor quotient in these last two releases as well.

As far as the movie goes, it was not one of the better movies they have riffed, but the guys "made it work." I think the sc**tum talk through the movie, along with the man-ifying of the villianess-turned-good guy offered some of the funniest moments in the movie.

I am excited about more releases coming out, and you should be too!
1478658
hollywood messed up, this time they did a excellant job with this remake, over all i think this remake is better than the orginal one with arnold, watch for some of the old lines to appear very funny indeed. the plot was excellent, the charaters just as good, and the acting was marvelous. i recommand rent/buy the 1st and 2nd total recalls watch the orginal 1st then the remake 2nd for total enjoyment.
2792228
Nice update from the original, my whole family enjoy it. Lindsay Lohan did a great job not mixing up her accents. It's also a Disney movie from the 90's that still show authentic feelings and motives. So normal people can relate to it.