The Express [Blu-ray]

The Express [Blu-ray]
by Gary Fleder

The Express [Blu-ray]

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Actor: Clancy Brown, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Dennis Quaid, Omar Benson Miller, Rob Brown
Director: Gary Fleder
Brand: Universal Studios
Cinematographer: Kramer Morgenthau
Producer: Adam Coplan
Producer: Arne Schmidt
Producer: Derek Dauchy
Producer: John Davis
Writer: Charles Leavitt
Writer: Robert Gallagher
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 2.40:1
Running Time: 130 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-01-20
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Universal Studios
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Condition: New
Format: Blu-ray
AC-3; Color; Dolby; DTS Surround Sound; Dubbed; Subtitled; Widescreen

Movie Reviews of The Express [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: A film everyone should see and a story everyone should know
Summary: 5 Stars

Note to Amazon.com: where'd the first review I wrote about this disc (and film) go?

Let me get the technical details covered first for those that worry more about that stuff than about the quality of the story in a movie. The Express, at least on Blu-ray disc, features absolutely stunningly impressive video quality. Even the most picky of viewers would likely call the picture quality here 'reference' level. It really is that good and rises to almost match the quality of the story that is in the film. The same can be said of the audio quality which is equally impressive.

Note that I said that the picture and audio quality almost rises to the quality of the story, and yet I also called them reference quality. If you've picked up on that description then hopefully you'll have figured out my opinion of the story and can probably guess that I can't recommend this film highly enough.

Sadly, the film didn't do that well while it was out in theatrical release, earning back less than 1/4 of what was reportedly spent on it. I think that all says more about how people perceive sports oriented movies than anything else, as it seems people instead want thrillers, slashers and films in other genres to spend their entertainment money on.

I don't want to spoil the film for anyone that hasn't seen it, but will say it's based on actual events and a real person. If you haven't heard of Ernie Davis, don't feel bad as many people probably have no idea of his significance in history. Do watch the film, learn about Ernie Davis, and perhaps spend more time later learning more about him. You'll be glad you did.

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Summary of The Express [Blu-ray]

Witness the inspirational true story of a real American hero. Rising from the humblest of beginnings, Ernie Davis (Rob Brown) overcame impossible odds to become the first African-American to win college football?s greatest honor ? the Heisman Trophy. Starring Dennis Quaid as the hard-nosed coach that helped drive him to greatness, The Express is a powerful story of triumph on and off the field that will have you cheering again and again!

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