Above the Rim [DVD] [Standard]

4 Film Favorites: Urban (DVD Set) [DVD]

Set in L.A.'s South Central 'hood, this explosive drama centers on Kaydee "Caine" Lawson (Tyrin Turner), a troubled youth so deeply involved with his friends in the lifestyle of robbery, drug dealing, and murder that he can't get out. When he finally finds hope with a level-headed girlfriend, Ronnie (Jada Pinkett), who wants to help him, tragedy ensues. Larenz Tate, Samuel L. Jackson, and Glenn Plummer co-star in this electrifying first effort from the Hughes Brothers. Director's cut; 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks English DTS HD 7.1 Master Audio, DTS HD stereo Surround Master Audio; Subtitles English (SDH); audio commentary by the Hughes Brothers; featurette; interviews; deleted scenes; storyboards; theatrical trailer; essay. Two-disc set.

Spectacular racing sequences highlight this breakneck drama that focuses on Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt), a once-great Formula One driver who gets another shot at glory when he's tapped by an old friend (Javier Bardem) to join his F1 team. Hayes proves that he hasn't lost his touch, but he'll still have to face the injuries that sidelined his career in the '90s while also dealing with a cocky and ambitious young teammate (Damson Idris). With Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies. 155 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English, French, Spanish; Subtitles English, French, Spanish.