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M*A*S*H
(Five Star
Collection)
(Fox Home Entertainment)
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| DVD
Release Date:
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January
8, 2002
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Length:
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116 mins.
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| Rated:
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R
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Widescreen (2.35:1)
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Languages:
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English, French
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English, Spanish
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Audio Commentary with Robert Altman, Featurettes, Documentaries,
Stills Gallery, Theatrical Trailers
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I knew there was a movie before the
series, but had no idea what it was about or who it's stars were. What
I did expect were the same kind of lighthearted laughs. I was wrong.
What we get is very crude humor without a laugh track mixed into a
more serious environment. Still works for me. However, there is a
problem here - the lack of plot. There is no underlying story to be
told - just a look at day-to-day life. Luckily, with all the subtle
and not-so-subtle laughs, one doesn't really miss it. This likable
cast does indeed make the film a classic.
Extras were kind of tame for this "Five Star Collection".
While the three behind-the-scenes documentaries are quite informative,
they tend to overlap information. The film restoration featurette is
nothing more than some notes and a split-screen comparison of the
versions. The 'Cast Reunion' was more of a cast interview while a
critic tossed them a few lightweight questions. Director Robert
Altman's commentary was not only extremely sparse, but when he did
speak, it was usually material presented in the documentaries. Let's
see - what's left...oh...a stills gallery and the trailer. They were
fine I guess.
While it won’t have you in stitches, it will brighten your day as
you smile through this film.
| The Movie: |
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7/10 |
| The Extras: |
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2/10 |
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| Recommendation: |
Rent
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