The Abyss (DVD)
After a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks in a remote part of the ocean floor, a team of divers on a prototype underwater oil rig are pressed into service by the U.S. Navy in a rescue attempt. When a hurricane cuts off contact between the surface and the underwater depths, the crew begin to see evidence of a strange, possibly alien intelligence at work. While chief Bud Brigman (Ed Harris) bickers with his ex-wife and boss (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio), the Navy commander begins to grow increasingly paranoid about the mysterious alien life and threatens to use a recovered nuclear weapon to destroy everything. James Cameron's undersea epic is a tale of sacrifice and hope in an amazing alien landscape that covers 2/3 of the Earth's surface. Featuring landmark visual effects but plagued by production difficulties, the cast and crew were stretched to the breaking point and THE ABYSS became one of the most expensive films ever made in its time, but the final result is a remarkable blend of action and human drama. Scenes cut from the theatrical version, including a number of special effects sequences involving huge tidal waves threatening the cities of the world, are restored in the Special Edition versions.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 2.35
This documentary produced by the War Department during World War II includes an actual bombing mission of a flying fortress,'The Memphis Belle.'DVD Features:Region (unknown)Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33
A dark secret hides in the heart of Maplecreek`s Amish community.One morning Leah Kurtz goes to wake her adopted infant daughter and instantly knows something is terribly wrong. She is convinced that her baby has been switched with another child. Afraid that no one will believe her, Leah turns to an unlikely ally, despite the fact that her Amish community frowns on its members seeking help in the outside world.Dr. Mark Morelli studies the genetic illnesses that plague the Amish, but he has other, private reasons for coming to Maplecreek . . . reasons that may be tied to the mysterious disappearance of Leah`s daughter. Together, Leah and Mark must uncover a conspiracy -- before there are deadly consequences.
The folks at National Lampoon know how to spot good humor, and they've proved themselves time and again. They delivered such feature film classics as ANIMAL HOUSE and WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S, among many others, and have developed a reputation for irreverent, raucous humor of massive appeal. For this release they scoured college campuses and universities,seeking out the best, freshest voices in standup comedy. Hosted by FOX NFL Sunday and Mad TV's Frank Caliendo.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseFull Frame - 1.33Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English