| Actors: Hank Azaria, Ann Cusack, Joan Cusack, John Cusack, K.K. Dodds Genres: Comedy, Drama Sub-Genres: Romantic Comedies, Dan Aykroyd, John Cusack, Drama Studio: WALT DISNEY VIDEO Format: DVD - Color DVD Release Date: 09/15/2009 Original Release Date: 01/01/1997 Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1997 Release Year: 2009 Run Time: 1hr 47min Screens: Color Number of Discs: 2 SwapaDVD Credits: 2 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 MPAA Rating: R (Restricted) Languages: English See Also: |
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  | Grosse Pointe Blank Actors: Hank Azaria, Ann Cusack, Joan Cusack, John Cusack, K.K. Dodds Genres: Comedy, Drama R 2009 1hr 47min Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 09/15/2009 Rating: R |
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Movie ReviewsGreat Movie, terrible DVD John Marshall Furlong | Alexandria, KY USA | 01/05/2000 (3 out of 5 stars) "Grosse Pointe Blank is an unusual movie. A professional hitman returns to his hometown to "do a job" and, while he's there, attend his 10 year highschool reunion. John Cusack plays the role well, charming and remarkably likeable, despite his profession. This "dark comedy" is very clever, and I rate it as one my favorite 90's films. Too bad the DVD isn't up to par. It has next to zero extras. But even that could be passable if the picture was good. First of all, the movie is non-anamorphic. That doesn't make a difference unless you have a 16x9 television, it'll look the same on a regular tv, it's just a pet peeve of mine. But, the transfer we did get is just pathetic; it looks like a (bad) laser disc transfer. The picture is grainy, and there are some definite compression artifacts to been seen. Bottom line: this DVD is worth buying for the movie, no doubt... and since this is the only version available, it's this or nothing. Just don't expect a really terrific picture." New 2-disc reissue appears to be same NON-ANAMORPHIC disc as M. Zahn | 09/17/2009 (1 out of 5 stars) "I went into a local store to check out the packaging for this 2-disc re-release, hoping that Disney would finally release a DVD of Grosse Pointe Blank with a new 16x9 anamorphic transfer. This new disc appears to be the same disc that was released in 1998, and NOT a new anamorphic widescreen transfer. On the back of the package, it still lists "Dolby Digital Surround Sound" and "1.85:1 Widescreen," the same as it did on the original DVD (and the combo GBP/High Fidelity disc that came out later). The new 2-disc release for "High Fidelity" lists the same bonus features as its original release, and showed as "Enhanced for 16x9 Televisions." It appears the only difference between this release and the original 1998 issue is a second disc with a digital copy for portable video players and updated packaging. I didn't end up buying it based on the packaging and won't until they release a proper version for 16x9 televisions (hopefully a Blu-ray). I am extremely disappointed that Disney would even bother to re-release such an antiquated, low-quality DVD with only the most minor of improvements (packaging, digital copy). Even if they had not added any bonus features (the original release had none to speak of), an updated anamorphic transfer wouldn't be too much to ask. Will absolutely not buy a copy of Grosse Pointe Blank until a good-quality DVD or Blu-ray is made available." John Cusack's Best S. Terrell | Santa Rosa, CA | 05/02/2003 (5 out of 5 stars) "I first saw this during it's initial VHS release. The story is of Martin Blank, a professional Los Angeles hit man who is drawn back to his rural hometown to both attend his high school reunion and take on a contract to whack a guy. One of the most well-written scripts of the 90's, in my opinion, doesn't work without John Cusack being cast as Martin Blank. He sold the role perfectly, and shines throughout the film, alongside a witty, phenomenal supporting cast of Minnie Driver, Jeremy Piven, Dan Akroyd and Joan Cusack. Often mistaken as completely morbid, the film takes on not only a tone of humor, but that of vengance and morality. You must see this film.The DVD, on the other end, [stinks]. Yet another incredible film thrown out there on DVD with a poor transfer and a trailer for an extra. The film sounds fanastic though, and scenes such as the Akroyd/Cusack gunfight and the destruction of the mini-mart can be greatly enjoyed with a good surround sound setup."
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