Daylight

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Summary: Dumb But Far From Dull
Review: For reasons I didn't quite follow but who cares a big explosion destroys the Holland Tunnel over the Hudson River in NY. A miscellaneous bunch of motorists find themselves trapped inside what's left of it with no obvious way out and serious problems involving toxic air and rising water levels. Enter Sylvester Stallone as Kit Lature, former Fire Department ace but now a taxi driver after losing his job in disgrace. Is he going to rescue everyone displaying extraordinary heroic qualities so that everyone will want to reinstate him? Of course he is. Even though he is officially just a cabbie, the authorities quickly accept that there is just nobody else hard and heroic enough to go off on an against-all-the-odds solo rescue mission and off he goes with their blessing.

This is a silly mindless piece of Bruckheimeresque nonsense of course. But, for my money, a silly mindless Bruckheimeresque nonsense, goes, it's pretty darn good fun, certainly much better than every other item in this genre to star Sylvester Stallone who manages, for reasons tricky to pin down, to be significantly less obnoxious than his norm in most other movies. Viggo Mortensen, not yet famous before `Lord of the Rings' (before even `GI Jane'), features briefly as the one survivor who thinks he is harder than Stallone and that it is he, not Lature, who will do the heroic lone rescue thing. Big mistake obviously and he's very swiftly toast. The other rescuees have enough in the way of an approximate resemblance to human beings as you and I know them to stop the smell of excessive testosterone getting in the way of this dumb but far from dull action pic. So if you had a long hard day at work, are far too exhausted to summon up the concentration to watch `Pather Panchali' again, and are content to be mindlessly entertained over a beer or two more than might be good for you, then, while you should of course be thoroughly ashamed of yourself, you could do a whole lot worse.



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Summary: A collector¿s edition in DVD that is worth every penny!
Review: Here is a disaster flick that puts the audience into a real life situation, which is unique and quite different from the typical action and adventure films. The movie, Daylight, is based on a real life occurrence of a tunnel accident in the late 1940s at the Holland and Lincoln tunnels under the Hudson River. Directed by Rob Cohen, the movie is a visionary masterpiece of a tunnel explosion that brought the whole character set to work together and risk their lives on this horrible disaster situation with the elements of nature involved. The character set is where the true inner beauty of the movie rests. It is one that I describe as not too well known to the public with a notable exception of Sylvester Stalone, who played the lead part. Here, Stalone played a sympathetic character, who brought the survivors to daylight. Although he has the persona of Rocky and Rambo, Stallone was, in the movie, an ordinary citizen who blends perfectly well with the others in the set without putting emphasis on muscles or action. Amy Brenneman (NYPD Blue) plays the female lead. She adds a freshness and excitement in the film. The presence of Viggo Mortenssen (Crimson Tide) was also exceptional who played a role as a sports celebrity. The family role models of Steven & Sarah and their daughter Ashley and an older couple put emphasis on values of caring and loving in a disastrous situation. The juvenile offenders were also terrific. Stalone's son in real life, Sage Stalone, especially gave some good highlights in the movie. The tunnel cop, George, played by Stan Shaw was a symbol of sheer humanity and warmth as he put the survivors together. Lastly, the worthwhile appearances of medical-relief workers, firemen and engineers have given their dedication for making this movie so believable for the audience to like it.

Besides the good casting, this film is appraised for its outstanding cinema production as far as visual effects are concern. The filming of an explosion at the tunnel is one of a kind. What really amazes me here is the long fire ball sequence that takes the audience into this journey, for the first time, of looking inside the horrible flame that is rolling as it impacts every object in its path, melting and burning down vehicles. The DTS sound quality of the DVD is amazing here. Also, there is a lot of stunt work involved here, of course, in order to make it believable. Stalone's stunt work in the fan sequence was a thrill portion to see. Feeling the power of the water reaping through the ceiling, turbulent tremors and explosions, and the tile cracks are all formidable forces that alert the audience to join the character set to express true fear and is really amazing. The blowout was the climatic scene between Stallone and Brennemen for their last chance to escape. This blowout scene is very original and is enriched with animated graphics and stunt work, which is beautifully accomplished.

One thing to comment is the excellent musical score. The musical effects present in disaster films like Daylight have the essence of thrill, fear, escape and hope. In Daylight, the musical score is one that depicts on heroism, failure and triumph of the human spirit over fear. In the introduction of the movie title itself, it has a speedily haunting sound, as it travels with the audience through a laser journey through a tunnel at night and at fast speed, which really prompts the audience to be prepared for that unthinkable situation that is about to happen.

As a huge fan and collector of disaster films, the movie, Daylight, is a great flick. The DVD Collector's Edition is packed with bonus materials. It includes this film in anamorphic widescreen, a special "making of" and behind the scene track, feature commentary, production notes, cast & filmakers, theatrical trailers, a featurette and even a music video of the movie love theme "Whenever There Is Love" performed by Donna Summer. All of this in one DVD, it is definitely a movie to own.

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Summary: another good Stallone movie
Review: I don't know of any Sylvester Stallone movies that I don't like and this one is certainly no exception. I remember the critics were all over this movie because it wasn't as good as everybody was expecting it to be and then they gave it bad or mediocre reviews.

When I finally saw it, I realized that it's not action packed like most of Stallone's previous movies, but it's still not a bad movie. The special effects are good and the movie will keep you interested throughout because you wonder how Stallone is going to rescue everybody from the tunnel when it seems impossible to get out.

If you want an action packed movie don't get this one, but if you like entertaining action movies that have some mystery to them, then this would be a great movie to buy.

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Summary: ONE OF THE WORST
Review: I HAVE A 155CM TV SET AND WITH THE MOVIE BEING IN WIDESCREEN FORMAT THE BLACK BARS ON TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN MADE SAME DULL & BORNING LIKE BEING IN THE BACK ROW AT MUSIC CONCERT. THE DTS SOUND WAS GREAT BUT WAS LET DOWN BY THE HISSING WHEN TALKING.

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Summary: Better soundtrack than Armegeddon
Review: I have recently watched Armegeddon (AC-3) and Daylight (DTS). I have to say that Daylight definitely had better sound effects. The explosions were awesome. I have a passive sub hooked up to my HK AVR 65 and the room literally shook. When I thought of it, I checked the plaster for cracks. Whew, what an experience. I'm new to digital and I am glad that I went DTS. I watched the climax over in AC-3 and then again in DTS. I noticed that the depth of sound in DTS gave a more realistic image. Overall, I enjoyed the movie and thought Sly did a worthy job. I would watch this movie again. This kind of movie couldn't be better. I reserve five stars for the best movies.

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Summary: One of Stallones best
Review: I king of liked the plot. It's not about violence like other Stallone movies. Stallone has a chance to act here. It ain't Oscar standard but mid-level. The movie is slow at the times but it's understandable. Cohen tries to make the characters grow.Picture was above average and the surround-sounds kicked @55. Rent it first so you won't get dissapointed!

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Summary: Introduction to some new Stars
Review: I liked this film. I own this film. Yes, it "stars" Sylvester Stallone of Rocky and Rambo fame. He did a very fine job - a nice switch from the beat-'em-up movies he's been type-casted into.

But what I like best about this film is that it "quietly" includes two individuals who are now big hits in Hollywood ... Viggo Mortensen of the recent trilogy Lord Of The Rings and Amy Brenneman of the current TV hit, "Judging Amy."

I like both of these actors so I have a special appreciation for "Daylight." It was one of Amy's first films, but it was just one of many for Viggo. Viggo has worked a long time in film, quietly in the background, offering wonderfully crafted supporting roles. I'm excited that Viggo is now being casted as a Leading Star. Good for him. He is a fantastic actor.

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Summary: I swear I've seen this somewhere before...
Review: If ever there was a predictable and formulatic movie, its this one. Well, this one and tons of other movies just like it, otherwise it WOULDN'T have been predictable. You knew everyone who was going to die, and once again you have people taking more risks to save a stupid dog. It seems to be against the rules these days to let a dog die in the movies. I'm not against dogs or anything, It just seems like a stupid PC stunt to me. Now look, I've gotten off track. Let's see I was talking about a movie...what was it?...I've forgotten already.

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Summary: Great action fiim, keeps you on edge
Review: If you don't have DTS get it for this film. The sound detail is incredible, a must have if you like action. Use this for your reference disc to show off your system.

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Summary: GIVE ME AIR!
Review: In this movie we begin with several looks at different people going through there daily lives. Gradually they all converge on a tunnel in New York city that goes under the river to get to the other side. At the same time a runaway car is flying through the tunnel to get away from the police(some punks pulled off a robbery). Unknowingly they crash into a convoy of trucks carrying toxic flammable material. The resulting firey explosion is by far one of the best Ive ever seen. Our heros are trapped in the tunnel in which most people died. Stallone is an ex-rescue chief who goes in against all odds to lead them out. The battle of these people is almost overwelming but they forge on in all sorts of bad conditions. At places there is some fine acting as the group bonds with each other and things are revealed about them that takes the viewer by surprize. I wont spoil the ending but it too is pretty good although unbeliveable. Even so I recommened this movie.