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Fifteen years on and still a joy
This is a lovely film, as full of freshness and as enjoyable as when it was first released. In an age of overdone special effects and slim storylines, L.A. Story still engages us with likeable characters and a wonderful message, and gives us a glimpse of the possible. Talking Freeway signs? Acts of God in the furtherance of True Love? Wonderful stuff that will leave you smiling.
This special edition had tons of extras, including a great selection of deleted scenes. 'The Boxer' parts 1-4 with Scott Bakula were particularly engaging, and leaves you wondering (yet again) about the original decision to cut such little gems from the released version.
So if you enjoy good old fashioned romance, evocative settings and the undoubted talents of Steve Martin et al, go for it.

The Magical Journey to True Love
This is the story of a journey to explain that truth can come from very unexpected places - one of the greatest Love Story's ever told, without the glitz and nonsense, and, yet, there's definitely glamour, and Victoria Tennant is the Queen - I get 'lost' in this movie everytime I see it - all the time, you are pulling for both of them, then get mad because they both stray off-course with someone else, but cheer like crazy when his plane gets stranded - a truly wonderful Love Story...

LA Story - 15 Years Later
As an avid fan of Steve Martin, especially LA Story, this new 15th anniversary release/double dip is an absolute treat. Picture and sound are excellent. The extras are the main attraction to anyone who is familiar with this comedic love story to Los Angeles. There are approximately 20 minutes of deleted scenes that are humorous unto themselves, but were cut for length and narrative flow, including entire subplots with John Lithgow as Harry Zell and Scot Bakula as a Marlon Brando/On the Waterfront-esque boxer. Also, the DVD features on-location then and now shots of specific locales for the film, introduced by the production designer. Trailers and TV spots compliment the extra material, as well as the '91 featurette and some new interviews with the Producer, Melnick. Aside, from a lack of a commentary track from the director, Mick Jackson, this is truly a worthwhile "special" edition for any devoted fan of this unforgettable comedy.

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