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Product Description From the blockbuster-making team who produced and directed PEARL HARBOR and THE ROCK (Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay) comes the biggest movie of 1998 -- ARMAGEDDON! Starring the explosive talents of Bruce Willis (DIE HARD), Academy Award(R)-winners Ben Affleck (GOOD WILL HUNTING) and Billy Bob Thornton (SLING BLADE), Liv Tyler (INVENTING THE ABBOTTS), Steve Buscemi (CON AIR), and Will Patton (INVENTING THE ABBOTTS), ARMAGEDDON is a meteor storm of action-adventure moviemaking that has you on the edge of your seat forgetting to breathe! When NASA's executive director, Dan Truman (Thornton), realizes the Earth has 18 days before it's obliterated by a meteor the size of Texas, he has only one option -- land a ragtag team of roughneck oil drillers on the asteroid and drop a nuclear warhead into its core. Spectacular special effects, laugh-out-loud humor, great characters, riveting storytelling, and heartfelt emotion make ARMAGEDDON an exhilarating thrill ride you'll want to experience like there's no tomorrow. .com The 1998 testosterone-saturated blow-'em-up from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay (The Rock, Bad Boys) continues Hollywood's millennium-fueled fascination with the destruction of our planet. There's no arguing that the successful duo understands what mainstream American audiences want in their blockbuster movies--loads of loud, eye-popping special effects, rapid- fire pacing, and patriotic flag waving. Bay's protagonists--the eight crude, lewd, oversexed (but lovable, of course) oil drillers summoned to save the world from a Texas-sized meteor hurling toward the earth--are not flawless heroes, but common men with whom all can relate. In this huge Western-in-space soap opera, they're American cowboys turned astronauts. Sci-fi buffs will appreciate Bay's fetishizing of technology, even though it's apparent he doesn't understand it as anything more than flashing lights and shiny gadgets. Smartly, the duo also tries to lure the art-house crowd, raiding the local indie acting stable and populating the film with guys like Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Owen Wilson, and Michael Duncan, all adding needed touches of humor and charisma. When Bay applies his sledgehammer aesthetics to the action portions of the film, it's mindless fun; it's only when Armageddon tackles humanity that it becomes truly offensive. Not since Mississippi Burning have racial and cultural stereotypes been substituted for characters so blatantly--African Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Scottish, Samoans, Muslims, French ... if it's not white and American, Bay simplifies it. Or, make that white male America; the film features only three notable females--four if you count the meteor, who's constantly referred to as a "bitch that needs drillin'," but she's a hell of a lot more developed and unpredictable than the other women characters combined. Sure, Bay's film creates some tension and contains some visceral moments, but if he can't create any redeemable characters outside of those in space, what's the point of saving the planet? --Dave McCoy
M**Y
Explosive Action and Emotional Depth
"Armageddon" is a 1998 disaster movie directed by Michael Bay that has since become a cult classic. This Blu-ray release of the film is a must-have for fans of the genre, offering stunning high-definition visuals and an immersive sound mix that truly brings the film's explosive action to life.The film follows a team of deep-core drillers who are recruited by NASA to stop a massive asteroid from colliding with Earth and causing the end of the world. The plot is a classic disaster movie setup, but what sets "Armageddon" apart is its combination of heart-pumping action and emotional depth.The film's ensemble cast is one of its strongest features, with standout performances from Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, and Steve Buscemi, among others. Each character brings their own unique personality to the table, and the relationships between them provide an emotional anchor that keeps the audience invested in the story.Of course, the action sequences are a major draw as well. Michael Bay is known for his explosive set pieces, and "Armageddon" is no exception. The special effects hold up well even after more than 20 years, and the Blu-ray release only serves to enhance the spectacle.In terms of the Blu-ray release itself, the picture and sound quality are top-notch. The high-definition transfer brings out the details in the film's visuals, and the sound mix is immersive and impactful. The release also includes a number of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes and commentary tracks from the cast and crew.In conclusion, "Armageddon" on Blu-ray is a must-have for fans of disaster movies and action thrillers. Its combination of explosive action and emotional depth make it a standout in the genre, and the high-quality transfer and immersive sound mix only serve to enhance the viewing experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling and entertaining ride.
A**G
One of Bruce Willis finest films
This film was entertaining and funny at times but it make you think of what would the world be doing if we faced a similar situation? The soundtrack is definitely a great listening experience.
M**E
Roughnecks in Space
Earth is in trouble once again. An asteroid the size of Texas is headed straight for our planet. Life will be extinguished once it hits. Every plan that NASA or any government agency from any country seems futile. Except one. The plan is to drill 800 feet into the asteroid and drop a nuke down there to blow up the asteroid from the inside and hopefully ejecting the pieces far enough from each other to completely miss Earth. Though NASA is trained in many things and are geniuses at many things, drilling is just not their forte. So they look for the number one driller in the country... Harry Stamper (Bruce Willis). Harry runs an oil rig out in the ocean with his rag tag crew along with his daughter. Wherever he goes, they go. So when NASA proposes/begs for Harry to help them, he says he'll do it as long as the rest of the crew comes with. With only 17 days until the asteroid hits, they have 12 days to train and then launch into space along with actual astronauts to dig a hole into a rock and blow it up.Michael Bay, whether you love him or hate, can put some crazy action scenes together. Sometimes they are really good, and sometimes they are edited just enough to where you can't really see what's going on. I am a sucker for a Michael Bay film though. I'll watch them all. I might not like them all, but I will watch them all. I liked Transformers, yet I hated it also. And I'll definitely see Transformers 2. I know the man isn't the best director in the world but I'll go into his movies every time shutting my brain completely off and enjoy the heck out of some crazy intense action scenes.The first time I saw Armageddon was about 5 months after I had joined the military. Group of us went to see this in the theaters, and every one of us sat back and enjoyed the ride. All the action, the funny lines, the military/NASA scenes, space, explosions, and hot women were everything us boys were looking for in a movie. Even today, while I've grown up over those last 11 years, it's still a fun ride. Eye rolling yes, but fun ride none-the-less. To really enjoy a Michael Bay movie, you really do have to throw reality out the window. I'll give just ONE example of what I mean. While watching this the other night, me and my friend were commenting on the `things that just aren't right' in the movie and one was fire. There was fire in outer space. One of the space shuttles crash onto the rock and pieces of it were on fire. Really? There's no oxygen, but it was burning like a camp fire. I said it, my friend laughed, and then said "let it go." And that's what ya gotta do with these types of movies.Though you can constantly pick out the bad from a Bay movie, there is just a lot that is usually good also, but people tend to try and ignore it, or just plain out don't care and just want to bash it anyways. Bruce Willis plays, once again, a great apple pie eating American hero. He's just made for it. And it works 100%. From his funny lines, to his `I won't take no for an answer' attitude, and to his sweet and protective fatherly moments... he's just the man. Liv Tyler is great as the `sort of angry at her father daughter, yet slightly shows it in her eyes that she loves him' daughter. She's great at the water works and definitely tries to pull the strings on mine when lets it go. Ben Affleck is definitely funny, but sometimes a little over the top. But it's ok with me because I'm a fan of Ben. Yeah I said it. I think he's funny. Watch some commentaries with him, especially with Kevin Smith (Silent Bob), on some movies he does, and you probably will bust out laughing. Because of his commentaries, and outtakes, and other little things he does, I've grown to like him more and more as an actor. Steve Buscemi is a god of course in just about everything he does and it's the same here. I didn't like the whole space madness thing at the end with him, but still, at least he's funny. It's not only the actors themselves that are funny, but the whole chemistry between them. Everyone just seemed like they were having a good time making this movie and it really shows when you see the groups of guys together doing whatever they are doing at that time.I didn't watch most of the extras on this Criterion, but I did watch the outtakes (I always watch those). It was pretty funny, but wow there were a lot of F bombs. I don't mind at all, but I'm sure most do, so be prepared. Most from Billy Bob...hehe. And the trailers were pretty good to. I like how you think Armageddon is going to be some love story between Affleck and Liv Tyler, and then all of a sudden, BOOM, meteorites are flying through NY tearing it to shreds. Funny trailer.In the end, if you like your popcorn summer action flicks where you don't really have to think that much, then step right up and watch Armageddon. I still love this movie to this day no matter how over the top and silly it can get.P.S. When I watched this in the theater I was without about 10 military guys. One of the guys, who was sitting a row in front of me, started to sniffle and turn his head. I said "Hey "enter name here"... you crying man?!?!" pretty loud and he said "NO!" with sniffles and tear wipes. Hilarious considering he's was one of those `I'm hard' types of guys. Also hilarious since all the people around us started laughing with us. Ah...memories.
A**H
Entertaining
Just a good movie, with great action and a sappy love story, that is sweet to watch u fold.
C**E
Earth-shatteringly Brilliant !
Next time the media tell you that an asteroid is currently on-course to impact Earth, be sure to play this dvd ! OK, we no longer use the space shuttle (so it's a bit dated) and the cgi isn't quite up to today's standard but this is still an excellent movie. Superb performances with enough 'hi-concept / hi-octane' throughout. Totally full of enough belevable emotional bits to make me cry.
P**.
ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES EVER - WILLIS AT HIS BEST
BRILLIANT, Bruce Willis at his 'in your face' best! The characters are fantastic, very funny in parts, very exciting in others and with an ending that rips the heart out of you. Can't recommend highly enough. Great action, edge of the seat excitement, great effects. Excitement, fear, humour and emotion all in one great package. A MUST SEE movie. I watch this over and over and never tire of it. One of my all time favourites.
D**K
It doesnt get better than this!!
There are tracks on this CD that I have notheard since my scratched 45s from my adolescence. Music is the ultimate time machine. Listen to some of these tracks and you too may well be transported back to the simpler days of frantic mono. Check out "Incense" by The Anglos a fearsome awesome and barbaric soull chant and if you are new to this music label you have so much in store. Inez & Charlie Foxx ( overshadowed by Ike & Tina) are worth the search.This album may well be a research springboard into the vast and underrated vaults of 60s soul. Dont just sit there reading this BUY IT!!
M**R
Very enjoyable.
I loved it.
T**R
Excellent
Excellent at its best
