True Romance: Special Edition

I don't remember when this originally came out but I missed it and it was recommended to me at the Video Store. I was completely surprised how good of a movie this was. From the start to finish the movie just goes. There are so many good acters playing minor charater roles and they do them each so well. First is Drexel the white pimp who thinks he's a black guy played by Gary Oldman, Samuel Jackson has a minor role in this film with Drexel so you have to watch to catch him. Dennis Hopper is great as Clearence's dad. The best part is when he tells the history of Sicily to bad guy mafiosa Vincenzo Cocotti played by Chistopher Walken. As one of of Walken's henchmen is James Gandolfini who gets in a great fight with Alabama played by Patrica Arquette and they rip each other apart. It pretty violent but it's kinda funny too watching this little girl take on this huge guy. I didn't know until I got the DVD that the Elvis guy was played by Val Kilmer because you never see his face. Brad Pitt is great as Floyd the stoner who only leaves the couch once during the whole movie. Chris Penn and Tom Sizemore are great as the cops thinking they are going to get in on the best bust of their lives. All the characters come together in as the movie flows. The love story part is good too because it is not overdone. Some of the things that Patrica Arquette wears are pretty weird. As for the extras on the film the commentaries are pretty good but there are some dead spots when the actor are just watching the movie and enjoying it. They have some pretty good stories. The extra film clips and the featurette on the making of the movie are pretty good. The deleted scenes are pretty much an extension of the regular scenes but you do get to see Jack Black. The thing that blows you away is the alternative ending that they have. There would be no way, I would have liked this movie as much if they used that ending. It would not be as they say a fairy tale.

One of Tarantino's early scripts, 'True Romance' was further enhanced by Director Tony Scott's artistic touch. This film contains a who's-who cast that includes: Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Gary Oldham, James Gandolfino, Samuel L. Jackson, Christian Slater, Rosanna Arquette, Bronson Pinochet, Tom Sizemore, Christopher Penn, Brad Pitt, and Val Kilmer. When Slater's boss hires a call-girl (Arquette) named Alabama to 'pick up' his employee and ask him on date as a birthday present, the two fall madly in love. Discovering the truth, Slater's character, Clarence, decides to extricate her from the clutches of her pimp (one very scary looking Gary Oldham). When Slater shoots his way out of that situation, he and Alabama discover that he inadvertently picked up a suitcase full of cocaine. They plan to leave the area and turn the drugs into a cash nest-egg for themselves. Unbeknownst to them, the drugs really belong to a local, but powerful mob boss and the mayhem continues to build from there. The film is quite notable for two integral scenes, the first being known as the 'Sicilian Scene', where Christopher Walken's character confronts Clarence's estranged Dad (Dennis Hopper) over the couple's whereabouts; and the hotel scene where hit-man, Gandolfini, encounters a not-so-meek Alabama. Other endearing quirks in this film include Clarence's random conversations with Elvis (Val Kilmer); and Brad Pitt's performance as a stoned out roommate. While not an Oscar winner, this film has gained a bit of a cult status and is also notable for furthering the careers of many of the cast members. Watching Gandolfini's character in this, it is easy to spot the beginnings of what would become his Tony Soprano character in HBO's 'The Sopranos' Gary Oldman's rendition of the wild drug dealing pimp, Drexel, is also remarkable. Christopher Walken is always a joy to watch, and he delivers a menacing performance here as a restrained, but ill tempered mob enforcer. All-in-all, 'True Romance' is not your average love film, nor is it your average crime drama, but it manages to mix both of those with just the right amount of levity to make this worth watching if you want something other than the standard Hollywood fare. The Special Edition includes a second disc with many extras, including deleted scenes and an alternate ending - all worth checking out if you enjoyed the movie.

Favorite movie of all time. Dvd showed up in prefect condition

Excellent movie. Lots of cameos. A little action, romance, comedy, drama. Good storyline

Great movie

Awesome. Thanks Q. Unforgettable characters and quotable lines. So tell me , Am I lying?

I have not been able to review this Director's cut yet but if you resend me this survery again around the 1st week of April then I will have seen it by then and then be able to give you my opinion. Thank you, Nick Anastos

Violent, bloody, fast-paced, passionate, sexy, romantic, complete with a Mexican stand-off -- what more could you ask for in the perfect date movie? Makes me wanna take a road trip with my sweetie and make a "pit-stop" at the first phone booth along the way . . . . . . If you're a fan of Tarantino's work, then, this is a must-have DVD. This, along with other Tarantino movies -- Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill 1 & 2 -- is one of my favorite movies of all time. I've seen this movie several times since it's original release, and 13 years later, it hasn't lost any of it's appeal! There are 2 scenes that make this DVD well worth the price. The scene with Vincenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken) & Clifford Worley, Clarence's father (Dennis Hopper), is a must-see for all Walken fans -- Vincenzo, a Sicilian, in search of his boss' stolen cocaine, gets an education from Clifford Worley about the true lineage of Sicilians while questioning Clifford about Clarence's whereabouts -- fabulous, funny dialogue, classic, sinister, creepy Walken. And the scene with Virgil (James Gandolfini, ever the perfect mobster, even before Sopranos), the henchman, & Alabama -- I could watch this movie over & over again just for those 2 scenes alone. Alabama is, by no means, the meek damsel in distress waiting for her hero to ride in for the rescue -- to protect her man, there are no holds barred! Also, not to be missed is the scene with Gary Oldman, as Drexl, the pimp, and Clarence (Christian Slater) when they "settle up" over Alabama -- beware the blind courage of a man pumped full of testosterone & adrenaline fueled by love! And don't miss the cameo appearance by Samuel L. Jackson. For all Tarantino fans, buy it! You won't be disappointed!

La pelicula es excelente. La edicion es muy buena en imagen y sonido. Material extra extenso y variado (galerias fotograficas, trailers, spots, escenas eliminadas, final alternativo y comentarios). ATENCION!!!!! La edicion no es la britanica (zona 2) es la canadiense (zona 1) por lo que no funciona en reproductores europeos.

噂にはきいてたけど、やっぱあるんだ。＞オリジナルエンディング タランティーノの脚本通りであろう終わり方はボーナス・ディスクに収録。 本編ディスクは英語、フラ語、スペイン語字幕アリ。 ただ、いまどきリージョンコードとかかかってるのが信じられない。 こういう良作は開放すべき。 こんなことしてるから、皆が海賊に走る。

I love this film but it didn't get to me so I cant really review the purchase, I'm so sorry!

Film génial à voir et revoir et revoir…..scénario en béton (Tarantino)….casting en or….et en plus BO en or….incontournable

I used to own this a while back. I chose this version over any other editions or in Blu Ray. I like the artwork and all the special features available on this version. I wish they'd release it like this in Blu Ray. I chose to buy this used, but like new. It came in amazing condition & cost a fraction of what it would have cost New. The plastic disc compartment is all in tact and no scratches on either disc. I would definitely buy this again.