"The DVD edition at last does visual justice to this film, one of the great films in English of the last twenty years. James Ivory's painterly eye can be appreciated only in the widescreen format: one can see details here (and hear the rich layers of the soundtrack) that have been absent for years in the VHS version. This film will remind you why you invested in a DVD player and why Merchant-Ivory has become synonymous with the period film. Subtle, inspired, and moving."
"The special edition of 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas' (1993) is a terrific buy for the yuletide season. Written and co-produced by Burton, this stop-motion animated film remains ghoulish fun -- well-directed by Henry Selick and featuring a memorable Danny Elfman score. The DVD also includes Burton's imaginative work for Disney in the early 1980s: his delightful animated short 'Vincent' (narrated by none other than Vincent Price) and the ingenious, live-action 'Frankenweenie' -- an affectionate 30-minute homage to the Boris Karloff-James Whale classic. Throw in the original theatrical trailer, plus some behind-the-screen goodies, and you have a definite keeper."
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood
"This is a great parody of all the hood movies that came out in the early 90's. 'Don't Be a Menace' throws laughs at Hood Flicks such as 'Juice', 'Menace To Society', & 'Boyz In Da Hood'. So if u haven't seen those movies, you might not understand a lot of the comedy in this....but if u have seen em, check this out!"
"If you have the regular DVD, do not buy the Blu-ray. It is the worst Blu-Ray DVD I have seen, there is no high def in this transfer. The picture looks digitalized and I was very disapointed with this purchase, don't waste your money on this one."
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in The Hood
"I watched this movie with my friend, and the next day my abs hurt from laughing so much. The movie got right to the point,showing the 'hood' and the ppl in it.
It follows a man named Tre' and his brother. It shows the most halarious views of living in a ghetto. In one part the man talking to the camera is walked up on and shot. In another part when Tre's brother is filling out a job application, it says fathers name. He just puts down 'I dont know'.
This is an absolute must watch!"
"Tragically, those reviewers who criticize the quality of the DVD transfer are correct. Not only is the sound a problem, there are odd deletions in the film (and I don't believe they reflect any late decisions on the part of the filmmakers). The early scene where Charlotte (Maggie Smith) tells Lucy (Helena Bonham Carter)after her kiss with George that 'we'll both be as silent as the grave' is oddly truncated. Compare it with the VHS and you'll see. This absolutely wonderful film deserves a first-class DVD edition. Of course, it's still worth watching, buti** the one time I'd say opt for the VHS."