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Frogs DVD year of release: September 19, 2000 Approximate running time: 90 minutes Aspect ratio: Anamorphic 1.85:1 & 1.33.1 Rating: PG Sound: ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono SPANISH: Dolby Digital Mono DVD Release: MGM Region Coding: NTSC Region 1 Retail Price: $19.95 |  |
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| The Film |
| Whenever “B” movies first started to be made, a lot of
them dealt with animals taking over humans. This trend continued all the
way through each decade and even today you get films dealing with this
subject matter. Photographer Pickett Smith (Sam Elliott) is in a canoe down in the Florida everglades doing a piece on the creatures. He takes several photos of frogs, snakes, alligator and other swamp creatures. Sadly he also takes pictures of what humans are doing to these swamps. All through the water are cans, dolls, sewage and other things left by humans. After nearly being ran over by a motorboat. Pickett is invited back to the house of Jason Crockett (Ray Milland). Jason is an old rich man who has quite the mean streak in him. He wants everything done his way or else. Jason also doesn’t like strangers so when Pickett shows up it looks like there would be some kind of argument but Pickett makes a good impression. Jason goes on and on about the importance of the Fourth of July, which is the following day. He invites Pickett to stick around for the occasion. When the next day comes, more creatures from the swamp also decide to come to the party. One by one people begin to walk away from the house and each are killed by a very of frogs, snakes and more. Frogs is a movie that most people will overlook just because of the bad title. Well, if you haven’t seen this movie then you are missing one hell of a great time. Sadly, they just don’t make movies as fun as this one anymore. |
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Ray Milland is perfectly cast and gives a wonderful performance as the old and mean spirited Jason Crockett. Milland plays the role in a wheelchair and delivers each line with a great passion. Sam Elliott is also wonderful in an early role of his. His performance is low key and he does a brilliant job with it. The rest of the supporting cast give great performances also. Frogs is a film that should be in any horror fans collection. The movie is just downright fun to watch and that’s all that needs to be said. Director George McCowan does a brilliant job bringing thrills to the screen. His numerous close-ups of the animals before they kill brings great “popcorn” tension. If you are afraid of the nature and its creatures then the film will be even more fun. Overlook the bad title and check this film out. |
| Video | 4.5/5 | |
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| Audio | 4/5 | |
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| The sound is Dolby Digital Mono and is one of the better Mono tracks I’ve ever heard. Everything from the spoken word to the music score is crystal clear. The sounds of nature are also upfront. |
| Extras | 1/5 | |
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| The only extra included is the films theatrical trailer, which is shown widescreen. |
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| Overall | 3.5/5 | |
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| A great film is given great treatment from MGM. People have recently started bashing MGM and for some good reasons but at the same time people should be thankful that they are spending the time and money to release small films like this one. The picture quality is stunning and the audio is great. Sure the extras are lacking but when you can find this disc for under $13, you really can’t say anything bad. |
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| Director: | George McCowan |
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| Writers: | Robert Blees & Robert Hutchison |
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| Released: | 1972 |
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| Cast: |
Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark |
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