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Where The Money Is
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Carol (Linda Fiorentino) leads a rather repetitive, humdrum life. Married to her high school sweetheart and toiling away at a nursing home, her existence lacks the sort of spice and excitement she enjoyed in her youth...that is, until Henry Manning (Paul Newman) arrives. Manning, a bank robber with a career bordering on legendary, has been temporarily transferred from an overcrowded prison to receive the sort of care he needs after a debilitating stroke. Carol is intrigued and quickly becomes obsessed with Manning and the idea that his stroke might be a hoax to escape prison. Manning's presence inspires a multi-million dollar robbery scheme that looks to be just the sort of event to reignite the spark in her marriage...
Admittedly, the plot summary above doesn't sound too exciting. Much more happens, but some of plot twists -- even those that are blatantly obvious and, yes, even the ones the cover art give away -- add greatly to the fun of the movie, and I'll occassionally remember when writing reviews that spoilers are bad. Considering the talent involved, it isn't at all surprising that the acting is first-rate, despite the far-from-groundbreaking plot. "Where The Money Is" is a fantastic showcase for Newman's immense talent, and although it's not an instant classic in the way "The Color Of Money" was 15 years ago, it's worth seeing at least once for Newman fans, and it's an accessible choice for the uncoverted.
Video: I was greatly impressed with the 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer on "Where The Money Is". Colors are rich and vibrant, with accurate fleshtones and deep, deep blacks. The image is extremely clear, crisp, and detailed, moreso than any disc I've seen in the past month. Contrast and shadow delineation are superb. This is a disc I'd consider pulling out to show off how great DVD can look.
Audio: Both Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo surround tracks are available on "Where The Money Is". Per usual, I didn't bother giving the 2.0 track a spin, but I was pretty pleased with the DD 5.1 audio. Admittedly, part of this might just be my bias as a Cars fan, thrilled to hear "You Might Think" and "My Best Friend's Girl" roar from my humble home theater. The music is the focus, with surround use otherwise largely limited to just a handful of effects.
Supplements: The only player-accessible extras on the disc itself are a trailer and cast/crew bios. The official website is also included on the disc, and it's a little disappointing that some of the interview segments taped for the site weren't included along with the other special features.
Conclusion: As much as I enjoyed "Where The Money Is", it's not the sort of film I see myself revisiting anytime soon. Although I recommend "Where The Money Is", I'd suggest it more as a rental or as a purchase only at a significantly lower price -- a quick search online turned up one retailer selling it for as low as $15.99.
Admittedly, the plot summary above doesn't sound too exciting. Much more happens, but some of plot twists -- even those that are blatantly obvious and, yes, even the ones the cover art give away -- add greatly to the fun of the movie, and I'll occassionally remember when writing reviews that spoilers are bad. Considering the talent involved, it isn't at all surprising that the acting is first-rate, despite the far-from-groundbreaking plot. "Where The Money Is" is a fantastic showcase for Newman's immense talent, and although it's not an instant classic in the way "The Color Of Money" was 15 years ago, it's worth seeing at least once for Newman fans, and it's an accessible choice for the uncoverted.
Video: I was greatly impressed with the 1.78:1 anamorphic transfer on "Where The Money Is". Colors are rich and vibrant, with accurate fleshtones and deep, deep blacks. The image is extremely clear, crisp, and detailed, moreso than any disc I've seen in the past month. Contrast and shadow delineation are superb. This is a disc I'd consider pulling out to show off how great DVD can look.
Audio: Both Dolby Digital 5.1 and stereo surround tracks are available on "Where The Money Is". Per usual, I didn't bother giving the 2.0 track a spin, but I was pretty pleased with the DD 5.1 audio. Admittedly, part of this might just be my bias as a Cars fan, thrilled to hear "You Might Think" and "My Best Friend's Girl" roar from my humble home theater. The music is the focus, with surround use otherwise largely limited to just a handful of effects.
Supplements: The only player-accessible extras on the disc itself are a trailer and cast/crew bios. The official website is also included on the disc, and it's a little disappointing that some of the interview segments taped for the site weren't included along with the other special features.
Conclusion: As much as I enjoyed "Where The Money Is", it's not the sort of film I see myself revisiting anytime soon. Although I recommend "Where The Money Is", I'd suggest it more as a rental or as a purchase only at a significantly lower price -- a quick search online turned up one retailer selling it for as low as $15.99.
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