Commando (US - DVD R1)
Fox Home Entertainment announces a director's cut of the Schwarzenegger film
Title: Commando (IMDb)
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Released: 18th September 2007
SRP: $19.98
Further Details:
Fox has announced a director's cut of Commando which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger. The disc will be available to own from the 18th September, and should retail at around $19.98. As well as the original theatrical cut (90 minutes), the set will include an all-new seamlessly branched unrated version (95 minutes) as envisioned by director Mark L. Lester. Each version of the film will be presented in 1.85:1 anamoprhic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include an audio commentary on the theatrical cut by director Mark Lester, deleted scenes, a Pure Action featurette, a Let Off Some Steam featurette, and 4 photo galleries with over 150 images (Creating Commando, Domestic Bliss with John and Jenny, Kill Arnold, Kill!, and Trashing the Galleria). Artwork is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Released: 18th September 2007
SRP: $19.98
Further Details:
Fox has announced a director's cut of Commando which stars Arnold Schwarzenegger. The disc will be available to own from the 18th September, and should retail at around $19.98. As well as the original theatrical cut (90 minutes), the set will include an all-new seamlessly branched unrated version (95 minutes) as envisioned by director Mark L. Lester. Each version of the film will be presented in 1.85:1 anamoprhic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras will include an audio commentary on the theatrical cut by director Mark Lester, deleted scenes, a Pure Action featurette, a Let Off Some Steam featurette, and 4 photo galleries with over 150 images (Creating Commando, Domestic Bliss with John and Jenny, Kill Arnold, Kill!, and Trashing the Galleria). Artwork is attached:
News by Tom Woodward
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Quote: CENTURY CITY, Calif. – The vintage Schwarzenegger film that helped to cement his world-renowned action hero status following the huge success of The Terminator, Commando was produced by mega action icon Joel Silver (The Matrix, Lethal Weapon) and quickly became another “Arnold action classic” – and is now being re-released as a special Director’s Cut DVD on September 18th from Fox Home Entertainment. Schwarzenegger (True Lies, Total Recall) stars as a retired special operations soldier who engages in a vengeful rescue mission to save his kidnapped daughter from enemy hands. Recognized for its unapologetic non-stop explosive action, Commando gloriously infuses non-stop car chases, punch ups, gun fights and explosions with a unique blend of humor and quick one-liners that became Arnold’s signature style. The film also stars Alyssa Milano (“Charmed,” “Who’s The Boss&rdquo
, Rae Dawn Chong (The Color Purple, Soul Man), Dan Heyada (Swimfan, Clueless), David Patrick Kelly (Flags Of Our Fathers) and Bill Duke (Predator).
The Commando Director’s Cut DVD features the original theatrical film plus an all-new unrated version as envisioned by director Mark L. Lester (Firestarter, Armed and Dangerous) featuring over five minutes of never-before-seen footage added back into the film; additional DVD special features include director audio commentary, deleted scenes, two behind-the-scenes featurettes, photo galleries and more. The Commando Director’s Cut DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S. / $25.98 Canada.
Synopsis:
Former head of a special commando strike team, Colonel John Matrix (Schwarzenegger) is a soldier without peer. And because he’s lead so many special ops assignments, he’s been “retired” in order to protect him from retaliation. But now a vicious South American dictator that has a deadly grudge against Matrix has tracked him down and kidnapped his daughter Jenny (Milano). To get her back, Matrix is forced back into action and must return to South America for one last mission: kill President Velasquez – at any cost!
Special Features:
Commando Director’s Cut is presented in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround audio, Spanish Mono, French Stereo plus French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus content includes:
• Seamlessly branched Director’s Cut with never-before-seen footage
• Audio commentary by director Mark Lester (on theatrical version only)
• Deleted Scenes
• Pure Action featurette
• Let Off Some Steam featurette
• Photo galleries with over 150 images
o Creating Commando
o Domestic Bliss with John and Jenny
o Kill Arnold, Kill!
o Trashing the Galleria
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
Quote: CENTURY CITY, Calif. – The vintage Schwarzenegger film that helped to cement his world-renowned action hero status following the huge success of The Terminator, Commando was produced by mega action icon Joel Silver (The Matrix, Lethal Weapon) and quickly became another “Arnold action classic” – and is now being re-released as a special Director’s Cut DVD on September 18th from Fox Home Entertainment. Schwarzenegger (True Lies, Total Recall) stars as a retired special operations soldier who engages in a vengeful rescue mission to save his kidnapped daughter from enemy hands. Recognized for its unapologetic non-stop explosive action, Commando gloriously infuses non-stop car chases, punch ups, gun fights and explosions with a unique blend of humor and quick one-liners that became Arnold’s signature style. The film also stars Alyssa Milano (“Charmed,” “Who’s The Boss&rdquo
, Rae Dawn Chong (The Color Purple, Soul Man), Dan Heyada (Swimfan, Clueless), David Patrick Kelly (Flags Of Our Fathers) and Bill Duke (Predator).The Commando Director’s Cut DVD features the original theatrical film plus an all-new unrated version as envisioned by director Mark L. Lester (Firestarter, Armed and Dangerous) featuring over five minutes of never-before-seen footage added back into the film; additional DVD special features include director audio commentary, deleted scenes, two behind-the-scenes featurettes, photo galleries and more. The Commando Director’s Cut DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98 U.S. / $25.98 Canada.
Synopsis:
Former head of a special commando strike team, Colonel John Matrix (Schwarzenegger) is a soldier without peer. And because he’s lead so many special ops assignments, he’s been “retired” in order to protect him from retaliation. But now a vicious South American dictator that has a deadly grudge against Matrix has tracked him down and kidnapped his daughter Jenny (Milano). To get her back, Matrix is forced back into action and must return to South America for one last mission: kill President Velasquez – at any cost!
Special Features:
Commando Director’s Cut is presented in widescreen (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround audio, Spanish Mono, French Stereo plus French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus content includes:
• Seamlessly branched Director’s Cut with never-before-seen footage
• Audio commentary by director Mark Lester (on theatrical version only)
• Deleted Scenes
• Pure Action featurette
• Let Off Some Steam featurette
• Photo galleries with over 150 images
o Creating Commando
o Domestic Bliss with John and Jenny
o Kill Arnold, Kill!
o Trashing the Galleria
A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (TCFHE) is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS, DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) as well as acquisitions and original productions. The company also releases all products around the globe for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company.
Fox strikes again! stop the madness
From the award winning director of Pterodactyl!!!
Squeek81 wrote: Fox strikes again! stop the madness
I don't see what you should be upset about. Other than appearing in boxsets, the last time Fox released this on DVD was in 1999...eight years ago. It's not like they just released it last year and are already making another trip to the well with some slightly better uber-edition. At least it's anamorphic this time.
I don't see what you should be upset about. Other than appearing in boxsets, the last time Fox released this on DVD was in 1999...eight years ago. It's not like they just released it last year and are already making another trip to the well with some slightly better uber-edition. At least it's anamorphic this time.
Now we need to get a "True Lies" special edition.
Yes, I agree with Matt. I was a click away from importing the R4 or R2 simply for anamorphic enhancement. I am SOOO glad I didn't. I watch this movie so much with friends because we always laugh at how funny and action-packed it is. I can't believe we are finally getting a special edition. Even without great extras like commentary, director's cut, deleted scenes and featurettes, this is a must double-dip simply for anamorphic image AND never before remixed 5.1 audio!
Will this be the same edition that is coming out on R2 in the "Definitve edition" steelbook series? I sure hope so! 
A Director's Cut? F**K YEAH!!!!!!
this has just made my day!
"Bennet! I though you were..."
"Dead. You thought wrong."
"Bennet! I though you were..."
"Dead. You thought wrong."
Hell yeah! DC is only 5 minutes longer but I never owned this to begin with, so I'll pick it up now for sure.
But to echo Slither Thru's comment, where is that TRUE LIES special edition???
But to echo Slither Thru's comment, where is that TRUE LIES special edition???
ok maybe this is a worthy a double dip. Just never seen the old edition cause its on tv so much i never bought it. But, where is the steelbook or lenticular cover? That may make me bite.
Damn. I'll buy this. Never seen it before.
so 5mins longer? maybe it'll be even more violent..that would be swell.....and i'm glad i never bought this, even when seeing it for as low as 8.99 ...i held back go me...lol
of course if this sells well, i bet there will be a triple dip with better extras but oh well..lol
of course if this sells well, i bet there will be a triple dip with better extras but oh well..lol
Sounds good to me!
Hell yeah!!
SlitherThru wrote: Now we need to get a "True Lies" special edition. Seriously. A True Lies re-release is long over due. I guess this Commando: Director's Cut will have to do for now though. Best One-liners ever!
I desperately need to add this to my fledgling Schwarzeneggar collection....
This just made my day.
I'm happy.
wasnt there a true lies special edition in the works like 3 or 4 yrs ago? whatever happened to that?
Kill Arnold, Kill!
YlowBstard66 wrote: SlitherThru wrote: Now we need to get a "True Lies" special edition. Seriously. A True Lies re-release is long over due. I guess this Commando: Director's Cut will have to do for now though. Best One-liners ever!
Yep, this just made my day. I'll definately get this and here's hoping that a True Lies SE is on the way. If Fox is doing this one, they're surely working on a True Lies one.
Yep, this just made my day. I'll definately get this and here's hoping that a True Lies SE is on the way. If Fox is doing this one, they're surely working on a True Lies one.
Yeah...C'mon Cameron and Fox..pull ya finger out, and give us a TRUE LIES ULTIMATE EXTENDED DIRECTORS CUT!
I remember watching the Hindu rip-off on Russian t.v. a long while back... It was fun. (In a squeeky girly voice) "COMMAAAAANDOOO!!!!"
is it just me - or does the photo / artwork NOT look like Arnie ???
This is great! Wonder how it compares to the upcoming R2 2-disc set?
I can tell you now that there is probably no difference at all. I'm presuming that all the EXTRAS are put on Disc 2 for the R2 set, like "Coming to America" was done to R4 - where it is released as a 2 Disc set compared to R1's 1 Disc.
no steelbook?
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WHAT IS THIS GARBAGE!?
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