The Rock [Blu-ray] Reviews

• Great transfer to Blu-Ray!

  
  By AGAKHE014LQFU on 2008-01-14
  More than likely, you already know whether you like this movie or not. The
  question you may be asking is "If I own the DVD, is it worth upgrading to
  the BD version?" I'm happy to report that this is a great transfer, and is
  a major upgrade from the DVD version, assuming that you have a audio/video
  system that can allow you to see and hear the difference. The picture is
  far more detailed than the DVD version, and the uncompressed PCM audio
  track is fantastic. Kudos to Disney for doing an excellent job on this one.
  Highly recommended.
  
  

• Non-stop action!

  
  By A2SQ2JVY9A8VQK on 2007-12-23
  The Rock still stands, even after all these years, as one of my favorite films of all time. Sean Connery still dominates the screen, while Nicholas Cage plays the dim-witted genius who tries to save the day. The action scenes are mind blowing and the story is well thought out. I give it 5 out of 5 only because I can't give a 10 out of 5.
  
  

• Blu-ray Version of the Criterion Collection DVD

  
  By ANL1ZCALTSN0O on 2008-01-10
  This is generally a port over of the Criterion Collection DVD release, with the film in 1080p high definition. Picture quality of the feature is a bit soft, but then again the movie is 11 years old. The included 5.1 Dolby Digital track is nice, the PCM 5.1 is probably better, but I do not have that ability on my system.
  
  Special features are in 408i/p.
  
  

• Great Picture, Great Sound, Great Action Movie. Fun Flick!

  
  By A20EHAR40RISAX on 2008-01-18
  This review may sound like my review of Con Air. I veiwed this disk on my 40" Sony XBR4 monitor. Calibrated with DVE High Def disk.And Monster HDMI cables. Sound system was a Sony 7.1 receiver with Bose Acoustamass speakers. Playstation 3 was used for playback. The transfer is beautiful. No artifacts or dirt. No scratches or edge enhancement. Colors were vivid, and rich. No dating at all. Sound was crisp and clear. Voices very clean. The explosions keep your sub-woofer awake. Overall my grade for picture would be an A. Remember, this movie wont measure up to Blade Runner, Close Encounters, or 2001 on picture quality. Though close. But not many do. It is great for the person who enjoys good old fashioned shoot em up flicks. If you want reality, try Saving Private Ryan or Black Hawk Down. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy.
  
  As far as the movie itself goes. It's just fun to watch. Yes it's over the top. But it is fun. Great cast, interesting plot. Keeps going forword at full speed. great shoot outs, plenty of explosions. Certainly didn't win any Oscars, but who cares.
  
  

• An AMAZING Transfer!!

  
  By A1ZODLDX6KOA0N on 2008-01-15
  I loved this movie since it came out. We ordered the Blu-Ray version and it was like watching crystal. It was so sharp. Out of the 30+ discs I own, Cars and the Rock are the best in picture so far. I hope they do the same for Armageddon when it comes out.
  
  
• Blu- Ray at it's Best!
  By A10UEZJOUVJJBY on 2008-01-23
  This is a great transfer of a 11 year old movie.PQ and SQ is awesome.All of the features from the Criterion DVD were used in this release.Thanks to Disney for taking the time to do a great transfer of a great movie.
  
  
• Perfect action movie
  By A212L7ZL05Z4PC on 2008-02-22
  If there is a better action movie to come from the nineties than "The Rock", I've never seen it. A perfect blend of action, comedy, and drama make this a film everyone should see. Fantastic performances by Sean Connery, Ed Harris, and yes, Nicholas Cage, make this a movie you can watch over and over again, and the upgrade to Blu-ray is even better than the Criterion Collection version I have of this film. I would highly recommend this movie for anyone who is a fan of the Bruckheimer/Bay tandem, but you should see it even if you don't like Michael Bay, because this is a much deeper film than many of his others.
  
  
• Okay, but not Great
  By A28ENDWOL9CAJJ on 2008-05-17
  Okay, so I bought a PS3 console yesterday, and decided to get a Blu-Ray movie just to see how awesome it was.
  
  Comparing the BD vs. the DVD in an up-sampling DVD player, there was no discernable difference.
  
  The movie itself is fun -- like another poster said, the plot is something of a stretch, but it's got the awesome Simpson/Bruckheimer explosions, firefights, and camera angles/cinematography.
  
  
• I forgot how good this movie is!
  By A2IHSH29H0JKLD on 2008-01-20
  This movie still is just great. The picture quality on the Blu-Ray is also just outstanding.
  
  
• Great Bluray Disc for my collection
  By A148RD0JTFTUWU on 2008-03-04
  This is a great HD Disc. I just love the audio on this disc. It really makes my Home Theater System shine.
  
  
• The Rock is solid
  By A1M9AD8L25YHN on 2008-04-05
  This is one to see. The cast of characters is impressive and each role is intertwined toward the climax of the movie. The directing is excellent and the movie moves at a near perfect pace. There is no need for a "Director's Cut" for this one because the plot is well defined, set-up and executed very well. Add this one to your collection and you will watch it over and over.
  
  
• Welcome to The Rock!
  By A1MS9KAHOX5JLR on 2008-05-07
  Lots of Action! Classic Bruckheimer! Music keeps you on edge. Great ending. Okay the plot is a streach but fun to watch!
  
  
• The Rock defintely rocks on blu-Ray!
  By A1COW0UIB5HA9J on 2008-05-28
  
  
  At San Francisco in Alcatraz, a group of terrorists lead by ex-general Hummel (Ed Harris) who demand a ransom as they threaten to launch missles with deadly gas into the San Francisco bay area if they don't get what they want. FBI chemical warfare agent Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) now must join up with former criminal Mason (Sean Connery) to rescue the hostages and stop the madmen from threatening the city.
  
  Explosive and action packed thriller which is Michael Bay's crowning achievement besides "Transformers" delivers all the thrills and chills that anyone needs. Jerry Bruckheimer and the late Don Simpson lavishly produced this movie and Michael Bay was just perfect to do this movie, the movie does co-star Tony Todd ("Candyman) and Michael Biehn. It's got excellent action sequences, terrific performances by the cast, humor, a little romance and a good plot makes this a sure fire crowdpleaser to any action lover out there.
  
  This Blu-Ray makes the movie never looked or sound this great before! the extras are phenomenal like a movie showcase spotlight that shows scenes that showcase the ultimate in HD pic and sound, Audio commentary, World Premier of the movie, featurettes, interviews, Trailers and TV Spots.
  
  
• Superb show
  By A2MG32S8WSB7IP on 2008-03-31
  What a great film. The star of the show is the role played by Sean Connery. Great copy of the film on Blu Ray. Great to able to watch this US Blu Ray disc on European Blu Ray players.
  
  
• The Rock - Blu-ray
  By A35N6G0MTHRQMQ on 2008-04-06
  I own the previous standard dvd and the new Blu-ray version is well worth the money. The standard dvd was not even anamorphic or enhanced for 16:9 tv's and the picture improvement is very noticable. I won't go over the story as most everyone has seen this, but the picture and sound both get 5 stars from me. It looks simply awesome on my 106" screen from my 1080p Mits front projector. This is a fun ride with a great cast. Go buy it and get your soda and popcorn! You won't be disappointed.
  
  
• Movie: 5/5 Picture Quality: 4~4.75/5 Sound Quality: 4.25/5 Extras: 4/5
  By AHABFECTNE15I on 2008-05-07
  Version: U.S.A / Region Free
  MPEG-4 AVC BD-50
  Running time: 2:16:39 (h:m:s)
  Movie size: 32,93 GB
  Disc size: 38,81 gb
  Average Video Bit Rate : 23.45 Mbps
  LPCM 5.1 4608Kbps (48kHz/16-bit) English
  DD AC3 5.1 640 Kbps English / French / Spanish
  
  Version : E.U
  MPEG-4 AVC BD-50
  Running time: 2:16:29 (h:m:s)
  Movie size: 31,29 GB
  Disc size: 35,73 GB
  Average Video Bit Rate : 23.48 Mbps
  LPCM 5.1 4608Kbps (48kHz/16-bit) English
  DD AC3 5.1 640 Kbps
  
  
• The Rocks rocks in Blu-ray!!
  By A2OFSDJB3MVQ16 on 2008-05-09
  I just purchased this film in Blu-ray and a few weeks ago, and it is almost the best transfer in Blu-ray of this action classic since Criterion issued several years ago. There is a little grain in some scenes but overall this is a great improvement over the Standard Def version. Michael Bay, in my opinion, is not a great Director and I bristled at his comments during the HD vs Blu-ray war. His recent "Transformers" left me cold when it arrived in the theatres and I didn't even finish that and went into another theatre (thank god for multiplexes). The Connery-Cage duo really clicks and Ed Harris is excellent in the role as the misguided warrior. This was the last film for the Simpson-Buckheimer team since Simpson died of a drug overdose shortly after completing this film. Connery in his action mode is still ageless and Cage offers a great comical counterpoint to him in their scenes together. Also the under-rated Michael Biehn is fine in his brief appearance as the Marine sworn to bring Harris & Co under his command. The rest of the supporting cast is also excellent such as the late John Spencer, Stuart Wilson as a general, David Morse as Harris second in command and Phillip Baker Hall as an old buddy of Connery's who has a secret. This disc is a great demo to show off your sound system particularly in the final moments!! Recommended whole heartedly for action buffs!!
  
  
• Great Movie w/ the Best Picture Quality Available
  By AJ1OMFK7ZCH0 on 2008-06-16
  I've always been a fan of this movie, the Rock. Michael Bay catches a lot of flak about his Hollywood-esque action movies, but you can't find anyone that knows action better than him. This movie proved his abilities and put him on the map as an action director. The scenes are beautiful. Wonderful, colorful shots followed by more wonderful shots. The cast is full of great actors too like Sean Connery, Ed Harris, and Michael Beihn.
  
  The disc itself is a great testament to HD media. Very clear picture, especially for a movie 12-13 years old. The audio will blow you away. Extremely crisp and LOUD. It's also packed full of extras, although some are really quite useless. Most extras are in standard def too.
  
  I paid $15 for this movie. Being one of my all-time favorite action flicks, I think the purchase was well worth it with a combination of great visuals, extremely entertaining cast, and a healthy dose of in-your-face-action coupled with it being all presented in HD. You literally get a lot of bang for your buck. ;) Don't knock Michael Bay until you see this action classic.
  
  
• The Rock!
  By A3AA426K8OS0RP on 2008-07-19
  This bd version makes a great movie greater! At this price, you should get your hand on it and smell in your dreams.
  
  
• Great action ride, sound is amazing!
  By A293HA28PN3VO4 on 2008-09-30
  This is a great story of personal redemption, laced with awesome action sequences and spectacular sound. The angles and editing are fantastic, and the "crisis" of consciousness that the characters face, along with the humurous sub plot of Nick Cage's character all blend for a fun, entertaining action movie.
  
  

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