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Criterion's Armageddon...
All the other reviews of this DVD seem to simply trash the flick without considering that it is just that: a flick. And, an ACTION flick none the less. It's no Citizen Kane or Casablanca, but I'm proud to have it up on my DVD shelf with the greats.

So I'm takin' the high road, folks. I'll say it: I'm a Michael Bay fan. Yup. I like this movie, especially the Criterion edition. Unlike the other Amazon reviewers, I enjoy the ridiculous gravity simulations and all the other little inconsistencies. Hell, that's a staple of the Michael Bay film. Remember The Rock?

Anyway, back to the case at hand. If you know Criterion, you know why their editions cost almost double the regular studio releases--often much more if the title is out of print. If not, check out their homepage at www.criterionco.com. I wouldn't buy the Criterion edition of Armageddon unless, 1) you've seen the film, like it, and want to own the definitive version 2) are a Criterion collector, and you've ' just gotta have it.' If you're just looking to watch the movie and then throw it on a shelf, I'd go with the Touchstone version available on Amazon for under $12.

What's the difference between the two? First of all, the Criterion transfer is digitally remastered and is beautiful. In a movie governed by special effects, it really makes a difference. Also the sound is far superior to the Touchstone release. If you don't have a home stereo set-up this may not be relevant to you...but even if you don't the movie's going to sound better on Criterion.

The gag reel on the Criterion is exclusive to the Criterion release...and is rather crude. That's why I like it. They show what the guys in the film were really like during filming. If you are offended by certain four letter words, stay away from this part.

There is an analysis of the special effects that's real cool, as well. All I could think while watching the movie for the first time was, "Wow. This must've cost a LOT." And I was right. The special effects reel shows you how they composed a few of the action sequences.

Finally, the Criterion edition is real hard to find. Try searching for it in your local retailers. Bootlegs of the DVD seem to floating around, as well. Amazon is a quick, easy way to secure an authentic copy.

That's about all I've got to say, and frankly, Amazon ain't paying me a dime for these words so I don't care if this review was helpful to you or not...

Al Sacco
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Please, Michael Bay, please stop...
This film is an insult to human intelligence and to movie making. The best way to watch this movie is after watching "Team America World Police" and then laugh out loud about Bruce, Ben, and all the guys trying to bomb the asteroid.

Why does Micheal Bay is given the oportunity to make movies is beyond me.

AMERICA, F##K YEAH!

Suddenly the end of the world seems like a good idea.
Before I start on this crud, let me just say that The Curmudgeon is NOT a movie snob. It doesn't have to be black and white with subtitles for me to love it. I love big, dumb action movies as much as anyone - good, big dumb action movies. Arnie movies (well, some) spring to mind, or Face Off - dumb as a bag of rocks, but still cool.

Then there's this. It's dumb, it's loud - and it's really, really BAD.

So the world's going to end, a big meteor is gonna come smashing into earth. Who ya gonna call? Er, Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Steve Buscemi, amongst others. Not my immediate choice, but Bruce and Steve can pretty much do no wrong in my eyes (well, until this..) so fair enough.

To say the script is piffle would be too nice. It is full of some of the most overblown, mawkish drivel I've ever heard (the "Animal Shapes" scene has to be seen to be believed) and any film, ANY, that succeeds in making Steve Buscemi annoying(!) is just plain evil in my books.

There's not many films that have you wishing for a big rock to smash into the earth and end it all. This is one of them.

The_Curmudgeon_Hates_You@yahoo.co.uk

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