Sneakers (Collector's Edition)

Product Description

Robert Redford leads an all-star cast in one of the most satisfying suspense films! Computer expert Martin Bishop (Redford) heads a team of renegade hackers including a former CIA employee (Sidney Poitier), a gadgets wizard (Dan Aykroyd), a young genius (River Phoenix) and a blind soundman (David Strathairn) who are routinely hired to test security systems. But Bishop s past comes back to haunt him when government agents blackmail the sneakers into carrying out a covert operation: tracking down an elusive black box. Along with his former girlfriend (Mary McDonnell), Bishop s team retrieves the box and makes a stunning discovery the device can break into any computer system in the world. With factions from all sides willing to kill for the powerful box, Bishop and his team embark on their most dangerous assignment ever in this exhilarating high-tech caper from Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams).

Format: DVD MOVIE

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This enjoyable thriller, written and directed by Phil Alden Robinson (the screenwriter of Field of Dreams), follows a raggedy group of corporate security experts who get in over their heads when they accept an assignment poaching some hot hardware for the National Security Agency. Robert Redford plays the group's guru, an aging techno-anarchist who has been hiding from the feds since the early 1970s; his companionable gang of freaks includes Dan Aykroyd, David Strathairn, Mary McDonnell, the late River Phoenix, and Sidney Poitier, as a veteran CIA operative turned "sneaker." The technological black box that everybody is after, an array of computer chips that can decode any encrypted message, isn't a very plausible invention, but it's a serviceable McGuffin, and the megalomania of the master plotter played by Ben Kingsley has more resonance than most. Modest inferences can be drawn about the very latest high-tech threats to civil liberties. --David Chute

Customer Reviews:

Sneakers on DVD.......2007-08-30

My husband and I are always on the lookout for movies that we both like, as well as our adult children, who like to have occasional movie nights at our house--movies that are not full of profanity or lewdness or terrible violence and are immensely enjoyable. This is a tricky combination to satisfy. We saw "Sneakers" recently on TV and realized how really clever and fun a movie it is--definitely one that filled the above criteria. When we decided to try to purchase the DVD for our collection, we went straight to Amazon. How quickly we had this entertaining movie in our home! It is in great condition. We immediately planned a movie night and watched it (again). Thank you for being there and doing such a great job of providing good stuff!

A Must See!!.......2007-08-25

If you have not seen Sneakers, where have you been hiding?

Robert Redford leads this all star cast, an emsemble that blends effortlessly for so much talent in one room.

Sneakers combines good character with interesting plot, suspense, humor, and romance.

I never get tired of watching this movie again and again, it's just a great movie!

This one deserve more playing time...........2007-07-17

This is such an entertaining film, but how often do you stumble across it on one of the movie channels, or any channel for that matter? Great ensemble cast, lots of humor, but still enough plot and drama to satisfy a wide range of movie watchers. Each of the characters (the "good guys") has his or her quirks that makes each one memorable, and also invaluable in some way to getting the job done. One premise, that decisions that we make can stay with us for the rest of our lives and influence so many other decisions that we make, is well illustrated by Redford's character. Great interactions and witty banter among the lead actors. Enjoy!

Both suspenseful and funny.......2007-07-10

"Sneakers" is one of my favorite watch-again movies, and I think it has the elements needed to become a classic: numerous stars; a tight, suspenseful plot; enough laugh-out-loud humor to make it lots of fun to watch; and plenty of action and intrigue. The star-studded cast includs Robert Redford, Dan Aykroyd, Ben Kingsley, Mary McDonnell, the late River Phoenix, Sidney Poitier, James Earl Jones, and David Strathairn, and each of them brings an excellent performance. This quirky combination of stars plays well in the movie, with Aykroyd channeling his brother, who believes every conspiracy theory ever devised and Redford as the guy who gets all the dangerous tasks, or--as Poitier puts it--"all the fun stuff." Ben Kingsley as the maniacal Cosmo with his two cold-blooded operatives, Timothy Busfield and Eddie Jones, is just scary enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, while the other performers all add humor to the suspense. Stephen Tobolowsky as Dr. Werner Brandes is comical as Mary McDonnell's computer date, yet menacing when he finds out her true identity. This is an engaging and entertaining movie that lets the viewer into the inner sanctum of a group of exceptionally talented computer gurus with the boyish charm of high school geeks. It has a warmth and vibrancy that are a bit unexpected for a movie of its genre, and there are few "slow" moments in the film; the action keeps moving. The scene where Robert Redford unexpectedly encounters the mathematician's paramour is hilarious, and the one where Whistler drives the van is hair-raising and funny at the same time. It's fun to watch for details such as Redford's using a Popeil Pocket Fisherman to retrieve something, right in the midst of a suspenseful moment. "Sneakers" is still appealing after all these years, and someday when all the impressive technology in it starts to look dated, the movie will still be a good time.

good movie.......2007-04-14

Delightful caper flick enhanced by its deft handling of a rather preposterous plot. Great characters and terrific casting (Dan Aykroyd's conspiracy theorist perpetually sparring with ex-CIA agent Sidney Poitier, Ben Kingsley brilliant as usual, etc.) plus a really good score. The technology in the movie is completely dated but it holds up anyway. One of my favorites.

This DVD comes with a clever and insightful though not earthshattering director's commentary.

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One of the greatest caper movies ever looks the best it ever has!

Sneakers [HD DVD]
Starring: Jo Marr , Gary Hershberger , Robert Redford , Sidney Poitier , and David Strathairn
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: HD DVD

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ASIN: B000OHZL1W
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Description

Robert Redford leads an all-star cast in one of the most satisfying suspense films! Computer expert Martin Bishop (Redford) heads a team of renegade hackers - including a former CIA employee (Sidney Poitier), a gadgets wizard (Dan Aykroyd), a young genius (River Phoenix) and a blind soundman (David Strathairn) - who are routinely hired to test security systems. But Bishop's past comes back to haunt him when government agents blackmail the "sneakers" into carrying out a covert operation: tracking down an elusive black box. Along with his former girlfriend (Mary McDonnell), Bishop's team retrieves the box and makes a stunning discovery - the device can break into any computer system in the world. With factions from all sides willing to kill for the powerful box, Bishop and his team embark on their most dangerous assignment ever in this exhilarating high-tech caper from Phil Alden Robinson (Field of Dreams).

Customer Reviews:

One of the greatest caper movies ever looks the best it ever has! .......2007-06-20

I really enjoy this movie, and was very happy to see it released by Universal on HD-DVD. This movie has a lot of big names in it, and they really deliver. It has great suspenseful moments, international intrigue, a believable plot, and a lot of humorous moments that are actually funny! There are plenty of other places to look if you are looking for a synopsis of the movie, including the standard DVD page, so I'll leave it to them to tell you about the movie if you don't already know it.

My review here will be about the HD transfer itself. Overall, I was really impressed! It's a definite jump from the standard DVD, even upconverted. I might even go so far as to say that some selected scenes look incredible. Most of the scenes in Sneakers are dialogue, and a lot of people in them, and I noticed that the clarity of people's faces and eyes was great. The shots of the buildings, and the Scrabble tiles being rearranged I thought were great. For the most part though, the PQ is good, but certainly not demo material.

There is definitely some grain noticable, but I was happy to find it wasn't distracting. Even in some of the darker scenes where I expected some heavy grain, the grain was only noticable, not obtrusive. The sound is also excellent. I don't know if it is better than the S-DVD, but I had no complaints with the 5.1 soundtrack. Sure I would have loved me some lossless audio, but I didn't expect it and it isn't really a big deal to me that it isn't there.

I have only 2 complaints about this disc. First, I wish Universal had cleaned it up a bit better. There were a fair amount of "flecks" floating through the picture throughout. Of course, once I stopped focusing on the picture and enjoyed my movie, I didn't notice them except for a few brief moments, but they are definitely there. Is it hard to clean the master? I was a bit disappointed in that area, as most films in HD are extremely clean, with flecks only occasionally. These were fairly constant. My second complaint is extremely minor and more personal, but I wish there were some Spanish subtitles.

Overall, I am very happy with this disc, and would definitely recommend the purchase to anyone who enjoyed the movie. It's a definite improvement from the S-DVD. It's certainly not a movie I'd pop in to show off my TV for friends, but then I never expected that. The only thing that I wish had been done differently would have been for a cleaner transfer, removing some of the larger and more noticable flecks.

Bottom line? If you like this movie, this is a must have. It is an excellent step up from the standard DVD.

Thugaboo Sneaker Madness (Sub Ac3 Dol Amar)

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GRAND KIDS LOVE IT

Thugaboo Sneaker Madness (Sub Ac3 Dol Amar)
Starring: Wayans Family Presents
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000FTCERS
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Description

The Wayans Bros., the first family of comedy, introduces Thugaboo, a kids animated special premiering on Nickelodeon. Join D-Roc, DJ, Soo Young and the rest of the Thugaboo Crew as they learn the importance of self-esteem and are taught that no matter what you do, just be you! DVD features wacky Wayans "Behind-the-Scenes" featurette and the exclusive music video "Just Be You".

DVD Features:
Featurette
Music Video

Customer Reviews:

GRAND KIDS LOVE IT.......2006-11-10

MY GRAND KIDS AGES 3, 7, 10, LOVE THE DVD. ITS GOOD TO HAVE OUR OWN

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Sneakers on DVD
A Must See!!
This one deserve more playing time....
Both suspenseful and funny
good movie

Sneakers
Starring: Jo Marr , Gary Hershberger , Robert Redford , Sidney Poitier , and David Strathairn
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: 0783226004
Release Date: 1998-03-31

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Customer Reviews:

Sneakers on DVD.......2007-08-30

A Must See!!.......2007-08-25

This one deserve more playing time...........2007-07-17

Both suspenseful and funny.......2007-07-10

good movie.......2007-04-14

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A Redundant "Low Five"
Dissapointed

Sneaker Pimps - The Videos

Manufacturer: One Little Indian Us
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ASIN: B0001XAQ1Y
Release Date: 2004-04-20

Product Description

1. Tesko Suicide
2. Six Underground
3. Spin Spin Sugar
4. Post Modern Sleeze
5. Low Five

Format: DVD

Customer Reviews:

A Redundant "Low Five".......2004-10-06

This would have been ideal as a limited edition DVD packaged with the "Becoming X" CD. All the video's are here (Tesko Suicide, 6 Underground, Spin Spin Sugar and Post Modern Sleeze) in all their glorious Kelli (Ali the Tigermouth) Dayton charm. However, there is one strange addition to this DVD compilation. "Low Five"? is that really Sneaker Pimps? it's not anything I've ever heard from the Becoming X release, although the DVD packaging would indicate otherwise. It would appear that the remaining Pimps are not only trying to make a buck off of the dearly departed Kelli Ali, but also trying to promote the "Splinter" CD as well. Basically destroying what would have been appropriate closure to the Kelli Dayton era.

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Dissapointed.......2004-10-01

The sound quality of this dvd is bad. I have an mpeg file of 6 underground (downloaded off the net) which has better sound than this dvd.

The Girl in the Sneakers (Dokhtari Ba Kafsh-Haye-Katani)

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is life that bad???

The Girl in the Sneakers (Dokhtari Ba Kafsh-Haye-Katani)
Starring: Pegah Ahangarani , Majid Hajizadeh , Akram Mohammadi , Abdolreza Akbari , and Mahmoud Jafari
Director: Rasul Sadrameli
Manufacturer: Facets
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ASIN: B00013D49A
Release Date: 2004-01-13

Description

"Harrowing!" - LA TIMES "Poetic!" - VARIETY ** screened widely on West Coast In the Islamic Republic of Iran, strict laws govern public interaction between the sexes. Boys and girls who are not related can be picked up by the police for doing nothing more than simply enjoying a walk together in the park. 15-year-old Tadaie and her friend Aideen undergo such a humiliation. Tadaie's furious parents forbid her to ever see the boy, but the spirited Tadaie refuses to give in. She decides to leave home and thus begins a fascinating odyssey through the Tehran streets that are not without danger to this sheltered, upper-middle-class girl. THE GIRL IN THE SNEAKERS tells a beautiful story of youthful rebellion and its consequences. Made without any moral judgment, it is a lovely snapshot of first love and its subsequent disappointment.

Customer Reviews:

is life that bad???.......2005-02-28

a young girl who is in her teens is plagued by the realities and expectations of her life. living in what is assumed to be a middle class lifestyle, she is arrested in the beginning of the film because she is seen by police walking with a boy and talking to him in the park who is unrelated to her. this type of casual contact among the sexes is not acceptable. the parents are notified and after being examined and confirmed that she is still a virgin, the carges are dropped, and she is sent home with her parents. distraught and depressed by her life she skips school the following day and plans to run away. she wanders around tehran and bumps into all sorts of people. in a state of ignorance and being overtrusting that people are geniunly good and will understand her plight, she starts to realize that her situation is really not that bad. one man she encounters appears to console and defend her plight, then trying to take her home, she realizes he is out for his own interests. she meets a homeless woman and her son, and feels sympothetic to their situation, and joins them, but becomming fearful as night falls, she becomes unable to rest either alone or among the homeless camp of people she is introduced to by the woman she has met. she finds that people are desperate and how gone to terrible lengths to survive. throughout the entire film, in between her wandering and meeting people, she is constantly at a phone booth trying to reach the boy she was with in the beginning of the film. she beleives he will come meet her and they will run off together. as midnight approaches and she is just about fed up and reached her endurance of the street life, she finally finds the boy she is waiting for has appeared, but the movie doesnt end happily.
if you are not used to iranian film you will find the movie to be without a sense of direction. it is more symbolic, and my take is that, things arent as bad as they seem, there are others worse than you, sometimes when trying for better and a fairytale, you get a worse taste of life than you had...that type of meaning.. i enjoyed this film, but i also enjoy iranian films for their more meaningful and simple direction. the movie is farsi spoken with subtitles in english.

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loved it
Great movie!
Great movie with a good message
Red Sneakers Review
Great movie for kids who love sportsl!!

The Red Sneakers
Starring: Kenner Ames , Sarah Barrable-Tishauer , Vanessa Bell Calloway , Linda Carter , and Chris Collins (VIII)
Manufacturer: Showtime Ent.
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ASIN: B00006L93C
Release Date: 2002-11-19

Description

Reggie Reynolds wants to be a basketball superstar and when the neighborhood junkman sells him a magical pair of sneakers, his dreams come true. But his future is threatened by a shady sport shoe manufacturer.

Customer Reviews:

loved it.......2006-10-17

I work for a video resale company and came across this video while at work. I was able to borrow it for a night to watch. My husband, who is a high school girls basketball coach, loved the movie. The theme is wholesome and there is minimal profanity. The message is a good one... use your gifts. Some might think that this video is hokey but it has a deeper meaning to it and it is definately worthwhile.

Great movie!.......2005-01-27

Man, when I first saw this movie I saw so excited! This is a great story!Great movie with great actors and with great soundtracks! If you love basketball, then you gotta love this movie! Check it out!!!

Great movie with a good message.......2004-09-25

This movie has a good moral message about being yourself and loving yourself despite how others may feel about you. Dempsey Pappion and Gregory Hines work brilliantly together, hopefully this will not be the last time I will see Dempsey Pappion in a movie. I thought his acting was very good, also, I will miss the talents of Gregory Hines who is no longer in the present. But this is a movie that shows how talent Gregory was in front of the camera and behind the scenes directing, you will be missed!................peace!

Red Sneakers Review.......2003-08-12

This movie is SO BAD, but you'll keep on watching, waiting for the punchline. It goes beyond bad into the realm of ridiculous. I just watched it, and I still can't figure out what the producer or director was thinking. Apparently, this wasn't a spoof, but someone was trying to make a real movie. Actually, the only reason I am writing this review is because after watching it, I had to come straight to the internet to see if there was a fan site for it, kind of like Plan-9 From Outer Space. I could write a book on how bad this is, but just watch it for yourself, you won't be disappointed. Watch it if for no other reason than the main character looks EXACTLY like Tiger Woods. I give it 5 stars- if it doesn't make you fall to your knees laughing, you don't have a sense of humor.

Great movie for kids who love sportsl!!.......2003-03-11

My son saw this movie at school-age care and loved it. I ordered a copy and was quite pleased with the storyline. I would encourage all parents who have kids in sports to rent or buy this movie. It teaches a very valuable lesson about using your god-given talent.

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Just For Kicks DVD

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ASIN: B000GFH73W

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Since B-Boys first propelled them out of the New York City playgrounds in the 70's, sneakers have morphed from a tool of athletic performance to a symbol of cool and an object of obsession for collectors. Analyzing this global phenomenon, Just For Kicks is the first film of its kind to present the underlying drivers and players that fueled the global sneakers revolution and its $26 Billion global market. Just For Kicks offers a fun and colorful insider's history of Hip-Hop's most treasured fashion item.

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Sneakers on DVD
A Must See!!
This one deserve more playing time....
Both suspenseful and funny
good movie

Sneakers [Region 2]
Starring: Jo Marr , Gary Hershberger , Robert Redford , Sidney Poitier , and David Strathairn
Director: Phil Alden Robinson
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00004SC8T

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Customer Reviews:

Sneakers on DVD.......2007-08-30

A Must See!!.......2007-08-25

This one deserve more playing time...........2007-07-17

Both suspenseful and funny.......2007-07-10

good movie.......2007-04-14

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The Red Sneakers [DVD] Dempsey Pappion
Starring: Vincent D'Onofrio , and Gregory Hines
Manufacturer: Hallmark
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Gregory Hines
Dempsey Pappion

ASIN: B000MUUX1E

Product Description

Life Is A Game... Take Your Best Shot!

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