The Big Chill [DVD] [1983]

Name: Comedy-drama to remember
Item: The Big Chill [DVD] [1983]
Rating: 5
Author: mwalsh

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Overview

Description

Columbia's DVD release of The Big Chill falls a few supplements short of a full-fledged Special Edition or Collector's DVD, but it contains enough to keep fans of the movie interested. Available in a 1.85:1 anamorphic master, Lawrence Kasdan's comedy looks sharper and cleaner than any version available previously and the Dolby Digital Sound enhances the film's well-known Motown soundtrack. While it doesn't offer a feature-length commentary by Kasdan, the disc includes the next best thing: an hour-long documentary by noted film documentarian Laurent Bouzerau, who offers a view into how the cast bonded while on location and how the film evolved into its finished version. The other main supplement on the disc is the deleted-scene reel. The scenes are mostly humorous and add some color to the characters. The main disappointment, however, is that Kevin Costner's infamous cutting room floor scene is not included. Kasdan mentions it in the documentary, and a still picture of Costner in character is included, but the footage itself is nowhere to be found. The DVD of The Big Chill is valuable for what it has to offer, but it falls short of being a gem.

Features

Interactive menus
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Anamorphic widescreen
Theatrical trailer
Retrospective documentary and deleted scenes

Specifications

Details

Genre
Comedy
Subgenre
Reunion Films,Comedy of Manners,Ensemble Film
Title
The Big Chill
Countries Produced
United States
Duration
105 minutes
Year of Release
1983
Product Tags
DVD
Format
DVD
Program Type
Movie
Sound Features
Dolby Digital w/ sub-woofer channel, stereo
Screen Format
Enhanced Widescreen for 16x9 TV
Aspect Ratio
1.85:1
Language
English, French, Spanish
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish
Region Code
1
Studio
Columbia TriStar

Other

Product Name
The Big Chill [DVD] [1983]
UPC
043396026322

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comedy-drama to remember
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Posted 1 year ago. Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Combined with a perfect balance of comedy and drama, a soundtrack featuring soul, R&B, and pop-rock music from the 1960s and 1970s, and ensemble cast, the plot focuses around a group of baby boomers (whom were all classmates of University of Michigan) that reunite for a weekend at a Beaufort, South Carolina vacation home following the suicide of their old friend. Highly Recommended
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than I remembered
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Posted 2 years ago. Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had the soundtrack to this film forever and love it. I had a gift certificate and decided to buy this movie to see if it was as good as I remembered. It was better! The cast is phenomenal. It's a meaningful topic with great dialog; and it's always wonderful to hear that [mostly] Motown soundtrack! Well worth the purchase to enjoy it over and over.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A classic now remastered
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Posted 9 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So glad to see Criterion remaster this movie. The picture and sound are fantastic.... you'd never know this movie was over 30 years old. If you loved it originally you won't be disappointed, if you are younger and are not familiar with this movie, it's a great time piece depicting the baby boomers a few years out of college dealing with growing up and their conceptions and misconceptions of the world they live in. Great acting here. Highly recommended!
This review is from The Big Chill [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [1983]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Big chill
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Posted 3 years ago. Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love this movie. Finally found it on best buy website. Shipped quickly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Big Chill
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Posted 8 years ago.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this movie so I could watch again. Saw this when it came out and wanted to have it in my collection to watch whenever I want to hear some great music!
This review is from The Big Chill [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [1983]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good movie.
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Posted 3 years ago.
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Love this movie so much. Has a great cast of characters.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Classic!
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Posted 9 years ago.
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The Big Chill is a classic! From beginning to end it's a great movie with great music!
This review is from The Big Chill [Criterion Collection] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [1983]
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
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Posted 7 years ago.
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I have wanted this movie for a long time. I couldn't be happier...
I would recommend this to a friend

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