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Movies worth upgrading to DVD
By an Amazon.com customer
American Pie (Widescreen Unrated Ultimate Edition)American Pie (Widescreen Unrated Ultimate Edition)
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $0.01
Too bad they don't have a set of all 3 pie movies in their Ultra version.
American Pie 2 - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)American Pie 2 - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $0.01
Not nearly as good as the original, but it does have it's moments
American Wedding - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)American Wedding - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $0.01
If they come out with American Baby Shower I'll puke. A fitting end to the series.
AntitrustAntitrust
Buy used from: $0.01
Very overlooked. Well worth multiple watchings.
Apollo 13 (Widescreen 2-Disc Anniversary Edition)Apollo 13 (Widescreen 2-Disc Anniversary Edition)
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $3.47
Probably Ron Howards finest moment since skipping that rock across the lake in the opening of the "Andy Griffith Show"
Armageddon: The Criterion CollectionArmageddon: The Criterion Collection
Buy used from: $5.31
Bruce! Ben Affleck in a movie that Kevin Smith didn't direct that doesn't suck!!
The Art of WarThe Art of War
Buy new: $9.98 / Used from: $0.99
Snipes at his kick-ass finest!!
BatmanBatman
Buy used from: $1.10
Accept no phony begining, this is the real deal. Prince soundtrack, and the most unlikely (but best played) Batman in years, Micheal Keaton (best casting decision ever made in Hollyrot)
Bicentennial ManBicentennial Man
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.88
Absolutely Awesome. I still cry everytime I watch this movie.Robin Williams does a remarkable job of being a comedic GENIUS without overpowering the script....
The Billy Madison/Happy Gilmore Collection (Widescreen Special Edition)The Billy Madison/Happy Gilmore Collection (Widescreen Special Edition)
Buy used from: $7.55
2 birds, 1 stone. Own the 2 best (well, only 2 I would bother to upgrade to DVD from VHS) Adam Sadler movies. Too bad he can't make movies this funny now.
BraveheartBraveheart
Buy used from: $2.16
Forget Jesus! THIS is Mel's finest hour.
High School Reunion Collection (The Breakfast Club / Sixteen Candles / Weird Science)High School Reunion Collection (The Breakfast Club / Sixteen Candles / Weird Science)
Buy used from: $23.50
Get all 3 of John Hughes miracle films in one package!!
Broken ArrowBroken Arrow
Buy new: $8.49 / Used from: $1.98
1st movie that made me see John Travolta as an actor instead of Vinnie Barbarino
Fail-safe (Special Edition)Fail-safe (Special Edition)
Buy new: $11.49 / Used from: $5.56
Just watch it. Could we have EVER really been that close to the brink? (btw, the answer is yes, we were)
Dead Poets SocietyDead Poets Society
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $4.79
More of Robin Williams incrediable gift of adding his flavor, but not overpowering.
DisclosureDisclosure
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.65
Yes, women can be as evil as men, maybe moreso.
Down PeriscopeDown Periscope
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $5.09
LOOK, Kelsey Grammer CAN Act!!!
Tom Cruise Action Pack (Top Gun -Widescreen Special Edition/Days of Thunder/Mission Impossible)Tom Cruise Action Pack (Top Gun -Widescreen Special Edition/Days of Thunder/Mission Impossible)
Buy used from: $10.33
Days of Thunder is a much derated look at NASCAR, well worth watching if only for the cameos. Top Gun is the #2 Cruise Movie ever (The Firm is #1) MI is ok, but not in the top 100.
Ferris Bueller's Day OffFerris Bueller's Day Off
Buy used from: $3.07
The best Teen Movie ever"."
Luc Besson Collection (Leon The Professional/The Fifth Element/The Big Blue/Subway/The Messenger/La Femme Nikita)Luc Besson Collection (Leon The Professional/The Fifth Element/The Big Blue/Subway/The Messenger/La Femme Nikita)
Buy it if only for The Fifth Element, La Femme Nikita and The Professional, the other movies can be considered a bonus.
Giant (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Digipack)Giant (Two-Disc Special Edition) (Digipack)
Buy new: $24.49 / Used from: $8.48
Buy it for Rock Hudson's performance. I know, I know, everyone talks about James Dean, but watch Rock.....ROCK!
The Glenn Miller StoryThe Glenn Miller Story
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $5.75
One of Jimmy Stewarts finest, along with the most beautiful music ever created, and the sad story of a life cut short.
Gone in 60 SecondsGone in 60 Seconds
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $1.00
It's all about the cars....the movie is a pleasant diversion, but look at all the pretty cars....
Good Morning, Vietnam/G.I. JaneGood Morning, Vietnam/G.I. Jane
Buy used from: $19.95
Again, 2 birds, 1 stone. 2 excellant movies you MUST own on DVD.
Good Will Hunting (Miramax Collector's Series)Good Will Hunting (Miramax Collector's Series)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $6.65
"One of us won an oscar for Writing" Kevin Smith