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EDDIE AND THE CRUISERS/EDDIE AND THE
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB3711706
Genre: Drama
Rating: PG
Release Date: 0000-00-00
Media Type: DVD
SKU:GMDB3711706
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, but don't expect too much!,
By TWC-29 "One Canadian opinion" (Toronto, via Montreal) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Eddie and the Cruisers 1/2 (DVD)
I was surprised to find both movies packaged together, but then again, who would pay more to buy them separately?!"Eddie l" is definitely darker, and borders on a b-grade horror movie near the end. In this movie, Eddie is NOT a sympathetic character, but the music carries the film, and "On The Dark Side" makes it worthwhile. Watch the movie, but definitely buy the CD for this one song! "Eddie 2" is different, in that Eddie is more "the tortured artist" as opposed to the dictatorial band leader. The funny part is that this film is built around a ficticious major rock event in Montreal in the 80's. Having grown up in the city during that period, this is a hoot, since MTL was known as the Dance Capital of Canada, full of disco and techno music, as opposed to being a straight-ahead rock and roll town. The premise of filling Canadian hockey's shrine, the Montreal Forum, with thousands of fans waiting to listen to rock music from unknown bands is a hoot... but that's just detail! The music once again holds the film together, and is actually better overall than the music in Eddie 1, although there is no big hit along the lines of "Dark Side". Pick the double DVD package up if you like the music, compliments of John Caffery and the Beaver Brown Band. For the price you won't be disappointed, however, don't expect too much in terms of creativity, since, as an example, in Eddie 2 no one can seem to figure out that "Joe West" is "Eddie Wilson", despite the fact that the only difference between the 2 guys is what Jimmy Buffet would describe as a "pencil thin mustache"! And for those fans of Montreal rock radio circa 1980-something, look for the cameo appearance of CHOM-FM's 'Peppermint Patti" near the end of the flick, delivering a telegram for all of 5 seconds!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
eddie and the cruisers/eddie and the cruisers 2:eddie lives,
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This review is from: Eddie and the Cruisers 1/2 (DVD)
what i would of wanted to know it its wide screen or not before I purchase a product(I mean, all movies that I purchase). I like all my movies wide screen. It was in very good condition, the picture nice and clear, no gliges or nothing
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4.6 out of 5 stars (78 customer reviews) 27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
These movies have a cult following that has dissipated!,
By Susannah St Clair Foxy Loxy - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Eddie and the Cruisers 1/2 (DVD)
Eddie and the Cruisers came out in 1983 and did not do well in the box office but once released into video, it became a lion! It was just a "cool" premise and people fell in love with the lost Eddie. The music on this is fantastic, at least to lots of us. Michael Pare` embodies the songs he sings. Even knowing that it was John Cafferty singing, the voice was strangely similar to Pare`s natural speaking voice. At any other time, Cafferty doesn't sound like this. So the movie was special in several ways and people loved it. Enough so that in 1989, Eddie and the Cruisers 2 was released with more of Cafferty's music. I feel this was even better than number one. You also see a lot more of Pare` who I think absolutely "made" the role. The movie has a lot of fire in it and great music along with subtle humor. They have been and always will be high on my list of favorite movies to re-watch. You do need, however, to believe in the old times and love rock and roll to enjoy them.
29 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
EDDIE!!!!!,
By Bennet Pomerantz "Bennet Pomerantz, AUDIOWORLD" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eddie and the Cruisers 1/2 (DVD)
The Film Eddie and the Cruisers was a throw back to bands of the fifties. It was the story of a band, however there was also a mystery regarding Eddie disappearance. It was a small film that ran in theaters and vanished without a trace. It was an art house film that was done well, but when it was released in the movie theaters got NO audienceThe reason this film got a sequel was due to pay cable. This movie built up a cult following when in was on cable movie TV (HBO,SHOWTIME,etc). Most wanted the answers the first film left unresolved questions. You must understand, this is before cable had shows like Dexter, Six feet Under, The Tutors and others (including a MOB show which is NOT my favorite) The sequel which was not as good as the first (there are never many where the sequel is better than the original). However it did rap up the storylines left unfinished by the first film These two films are a cult classic. The talented Micheal Pare stars in both films as Eddie Wilson. He showcases the mind of a man who loves the music...its sounds, its feeling. He is brash in the film film. By the sequel, he is wiser, smarter and older. The second he is haunted by the demons of the past If you are seeking great filmmaking, dont get this. BUT if you seek a story which will interest you, this double feature is a sure bet for an evening entertainment. and that in my book is worth five stars Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD 22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
This aint what we been waitin for,
By J. Potter - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Eddie and the Cruisers 1/2 (DVD)
Well we already know eddie 1 & 2 are underated by the critics and we love these two movies. That being said , we waited for this american release for a long time and it is disappointing, the audio (others dont agree) but sounds great on my system . The video is sharp & bright on both. however the 2 movies are on a single flipper disc and no insert inside of any kind. (hence the low price) but the most dissappointing thing is played side by side with the canadian release of eddie lives 2, its apparant you dont get to see more of the picture , the widescreen screen version actually shows less on top & bottom and the sides are same, so in my opion this was a cheap release and not what the eddie fans have been waiting for :(
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