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Action packed political thriller.
I love Harrison Ford movies and this one has plenty of action in it, plus a political subplot that remains relevant even today.

Excellent Plot, So-So Acting...
Harrison's acting was a little transparent this time around. The main cartel guy with the mustache, his acting was that of an amatuer. It almost ruined the whole movie. Also, the President's character seemed to be an "over the top" cliche of what we think a President should be.

Outside of the acting and casting flaws, it was compelling...

Great film, great DVD
I preface all of my DVD reviews with the following note: There are more than enough film reviews on Amazon.com and, quite frankly, it's a bit ridiculous. A person can scroll through scores/pages of reviews without reading a single sentence about the quality of the DVD. If you want to review or discuss a film, go to IMDB. If you're reviewing the DVD, speak to the qualities (or lack thereof) of the audio and video; mention your opinions of the plot, acting, etc. but please don't write an essay!

Now, on to my review of the Clear and Present Danger DVD.

VIDEO (A+): I watch my DVDs on a 34" CRT (tube) HDTV, which makes a big difference in terms of image quality. There is no technology currently on the market which surpasses CRT in terms of color, contrast, detail, and especially true black levels. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either uninformed or straight-out lying. Of course, the trade off is that CRTs are limited to a smaller screen size, but it's a compromise I'm more than willing to make. I say that to say this: people who complain about the Clear and Present Danger DVD having less-than-stellar colors, detail, or black levels must not be watching on a widescreen CRT. This DVD looks absolutely beautiful throughout; unless it is remastered years from now for Blu-Ray or HD-DVD, this is as good as the film is going to look. I've seen this movie on cable numerous times over the years, but seeing it in all its anamorphic glory was like a revelation.

AUDIO (A): A DTS track is available, but I stick with DD 5.1. It sounds almost as good as it looks. Dialogue and music are clear and well-mixed, neither intruding on or interfering with the other. Effects are nicely done, but this mix lacks a slight bit of punch compared to other action movies.

FILM (A+): This movie is highly regarded, and rightly so. The actors and their characters create one of the greatest action-thirllers of all time. Its messages were, are, and will be real and relevant for years to come. Though more than 2 hours long, the movie is well-paced and never drags or bores the viewer. Easily one of the best and most memorable films of the 1990s.

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