Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Hoosiers (2-Disc Collector's Edition)
Movie Review: Crippled by the music
Summary: 2 Stars
I recently watched Hoosiers for the first time, which is somewhat surprising since I'm such a big Gene Hackman fan. Unfortunately, even the venerable Mr. Hackman was no match for the colossal awfulness of Jerry Goldsmith's soundtrack for this movie. What the hell were the producers thinking? Nearly every scene is musically manhandled, telegraphing to audience which of two things they should be feeling: maudlin sentimentality or triumphantly "goin' places!". The insufferable bombast of 1980's over-production that begat John Tesh, in particular the gallons of gated reverb assigned to the synthetic drums (this is supposed to be 1952, for crying out loud) ultimately sank this movie for me. Hackman and Hopper both turn in solid performances and the supporting cast is decent, but along with a few inexplicable story turns (we never have the slightest clue why the bitchy character played by Barbara Hershey falls in love with Hackman's Norman Dale, for instance), the dreadful score drops what could have been a four-star movie to a two. I can only assume that tacking a "modern" (at the time) soundtrack onto an otherwise fairly likeable period piece was contrived to drive movie-goers into the cineplex.
In hindsight the overall effect is regretably and awesomely awful.
Movie Review: Hoosiers
Summary: 5 Stars
Deeply felt, tense and exciting on and off-court, this movie benefits from yet another bravura Hackman performance, as a man who must confront his demons and marshal his strengths to redeem himself. Another standout is Dennis Hopper in an Oscar-nominated turn as Shooter, a former player who loves the game, but who's also the town drunk, until Norman jolts him back to help the team. A feel-great movie for the whole family (though best for older children).Movie Review: Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
First on the DVD... The score sounded magnificent. The sound in 5.1 is well distributed and rounded. It sounds clear and awesome. The image is just as good. Bright and vivid colors, makes the movie look a lot less older than it is. The extras are all right including the Indiana State Championship game of 1953 (might be 52? don't remember).
On the movie... Well this is one of the best sport movies ever is just perfect. Hackman delivers a perfect performance, truly belivable, as well as most of the cast. The movie is based on a true story wich makes it twice as good.
A very good movie to remeber the importance of discipline and how team work can make ordinary people have extraordinary results. Something we have been missing in pro-athletes this days...
Movie Review: Hoosiers good movie but not enough.
Summary: 3 Stars
It's a good movie but a poor transfer to Bluray.Movie Review: A great movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this show.Gene Hackman probably did his finest performance in this show as did Dennis Hopper.A great basketball story that will just make you feel good.I highly recommend this to everyone.