Let me start by saying this review has nothing to do with the movie itself. For better or for worse, this movie is what it is...and if you don't know what that is, you probably shouldn't make this a "blind-buy". I grew up with it, so I happen to like it...but I do not like this DVD.
Immediately, it starts out with a warning, claiming something along the lines of "This is the best source we could find." TRANSLATION: "We couldn't be bothered to make a new transfer, so enjoy this old one. And, thanks for the cash."
As far as I can tell, MGM's MOD edition recycles the one made for the 1992 VHS and LaserDisc versions. Video is a cropped 4x3 full screen presentation. I had hoped it was open-matte, but after comparing it to a UK edition, I am certain it has been cropped.
And, like the '92 VHS and LD releases, quality is quite poor. Colors are washed-out, the picture is soft, there is heavy grain, and loads of rainbow-artifacts grace the image.
Oh, I forgot to mention the compression problems. Yep, this baby has some pretty big areas of block noise during some of the fast moving action scenes (like the machine gun fire at night during the early portions of the film).
Audio is Dolby stereo and sounds adequate, but has some occasional pops. And, I also think I heard some mild "hiss" at times. However, given that I am sending this back to Amazon in a hurry, I don't have time to check it more thoroughly.
As for extras, a theatrical trailer is included. I would say "hooray", but the quality of the movie itself has left me quite apathetic.
In closing, MGM has delivered the legal equivalent to all the "bootlegs" floating around the "grey market"...complete with being on a DVD-R disc. If you're desperate to own the '92 "Captain America" on DVD, be my guest...but prepare to be underwhelmed.
Thanks, MGM :( Captain America
Sure one has to admit that this film isn't up to par w/ the current trend & cash tidal wave that "superhero" films have been enjoying as of late but it's quite the nostalgic road down memory lane. This is also hard evidence of what's came before all the wild & rich CGI & f/x that have progressed & popularized throughout the Hollywood film circuit. Complete w/ rubber ears & a much more definitive costume than the latest popcorn blockbuster, this third stab at a film adaptation of the Captain America mythology was a real treat for fans despite it getting shelved from mainstream cinema since it's 1990 release. Now at long last this obscure & obscene celluloid gem can join the likes of Dolph Lundgren's Punisher, Philip DeGuere's Dr. Strange, & Hasselhoff's Nick Fury. Perhaps it's very laughable & maybe even embarrassing at times but this was way before Hollywood saw any real interest in cinematic superhero stories that's now become such a catch 22. The transfer is thankfully good too. Heck, even Scott Paulin's Red Skull ain't decently half bad for it's time.
This movie is very entertaining despite it's bad reputation. It is well acted and much better than other super hero movies that have gone to the theaters. If they would have had a better budget for the costume and special effects it could have been a great movie. Fun stuff for a Captain America fan.
I love Marvel movies and I will say that Marvel's first big ive action movie hit was Blade in 1998 Less than 6 years after they squatted out this turd. If it was low budget I could understand but this wanna be "B" movie of Captain america pails in comparison to the 2011 version. If you really must own this it comes out on 09/13/2011 Be advised it is campy though not as indigestible as the 1960's Cap movies. Watch either the 60's versions or this and you will cheer when they kill off Captain America in the Civil War story lines. Again buy at your own risk as this turd exists only for true collectors or people who want to toture visitors.
This is more of a question than a review. I have been waiting for years for this to come to dvd. Its a cult classic in the marvel universe along with the Fantastic Four that never got released and the Dr. Strange movie that was actually a tv pilot. I have been looking forward ever since i saw the posting here on amazon. So the release date comes, and no picture and its all sold out. I check other websites. fye and bestbuy dont even have it listed. Walmart has it for preorder still. So does this thing exist or not. I mean they have numerous reviews online. But does this even really exist or not? - Comics'
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