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Summary: Just a few corrections.....
Review: Most of the reviews I've read focus on the story based on the VHS edition. This review will focus on the DVD.
Nothing's changed in the movie (obviously) so I'll only emphasize the main points: story A, direction B-, acting C (except for Joe Seneca aka Blind Dog Fulton who gets an A), overall A-. The music is what drives the movie, from the "score"/soundtrack to the "cutting heads" at the end. (WARNING: the actual soundtrack album does not contain the Steve Vai ending in the movie, which is a shame. The soundtrack is more like "music inspired by the movie.")
Differences between the DVD and the VHS versions: anamorphic widescreen which means the shots are "taller" where all the characters have that long, slender look about them. I like it, personally. Other than that, nothing on the DVD that isn't on the VHS: no cast bios, no storyboards, no behind-the-scenes, no frills.
Blues fans will buy the DVD just because their VHS copies are all worn out by now. Other folks might enjoy the movie but probably won't fork out the $20+ for this 80s classic (unless they are die-hard Ralph Karate Kid Macchio fans).
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Summary: Crossroads
Review: One of the best movies about early blues music ever made! Please make sure that Ry Cooder get his due for the sound track.
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Summary: Great movie, disappointing DVD
Review: Plot summaries of this movie abound, so I won't rehash them. The movie is wonderful, but the long-awaited DVD issue is disappointing. It is in widescreen and the transfer quality is fine, but it has no extras and only a two-channel soundtrack.
While it's worth buying anyway, a 5.1 soundtrack and a good commentary would have really made it a great deal.
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Summary: An Inspiration
Review: The film "Crossroads" was a major influence on me. Of course we all heard rock music based on blues music but this was my introduction to searching back and finding the roots of music. I also began to play guitar after seeing the film, it is a most inspiring movie. I disagree with the Amazon/Matlin reviews that pan the movie due to Ralph Macchio (who i feel played a fine role) or the plot (its obvious Matlin isnt even aware of the actual Robert Johnson) I anxiously await a DVD release, my VHS is so worn....
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Summary: Great movie but not much new on DVD...
Review: The movie is great in my opinion but there really isn't anything spectacular about the DVD. Still, the movie transfers great to DVD and if you like the blues you'll like this movie!
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Summary: Bring on the BLUES
Review: This is the first (and so far, ONLY) movie to successfully profile the history of Blues music, as well as the legend of Robert Johnson and his deal with the devil. The story has several underlying plots, including coming of age, facing hard times, and redemption. While Ralph Macchio shows some slight mechanical flaws, he can (for the most part) successfully pull off guitar-playing abilities. Joe Senaca is great as an elderly Willie Brown, trying to deal with his own demons (although one can't help compare the character to Miyagi, given Macchio's presence). The number one reason for watching this film, above anything else, is the music. It's Ry Cooder's guitar playing and the delta-blues soundtrack that makes this movie, even when the plot itself seems a bit slowed. All in all, this is a GREAT movie!
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