Remember the Titans (US)

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History is written by the winners
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 114 mins
Retail Price: $29.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
Academy Award winner Denzel Washington (The Hurricane) gives a victorious performance in this stirring and uplifting film. Based on a real-life drama, Remember The Titans is a rousing celebration of how a town torn apart by resentment, friction and mistrust comes together in triumphant harmony.

The year is 1971. After leading his team to fifteen winning seasons, football coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton) is demoted and replaced by Herman Boone (Washington), tough, opinionated and as different from the beloved Yoast as he could be. How these two men overcome their differences, and turn a group of hostile young men into champions, plays out in a remarkable and triumphant story full of soul and spirit. You and your family will never forget the Titans.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access
Six Additional Scenes Not Shown In Theaters
Two Audio Commentaries: Real-life Coaches Herman Boone and Bill Yoast; Director Boaz Yakin Producer Jerry Bruckheimer and Writer Gregory Allen Howard
Two Exclusive Featurettes - "Denzel Becomes Boone" And "Beating The Odds"
ABC Special "Remember The Titans: An Inspirational Journey Behind The Scenes" Hosted by Lynn Swann
Theatrical Trailer
THX Certified

Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1

Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1 French
DTS 5.1 English

Subtitle Tracks:
CC: English

Directed By:
Boaz Yakin

Written By:
Gregory Allen Howard

Starring:
Donald Adeosun Faison
Ryan Hurst
Wood Harris
Will Patton
Denzel Washington

Casting By:
Ronna Kress

Soundtrack By:
Trevor Rabin

Director of Photography:
Philippe Rousselot

Editor:
Michael Tronick

Costume Designer:
Judy L. Ruskin

Production Designer:
Deborah Evans

Producer:
Pat Sandston
Chad Oman
Jennifer Krug-Worthington
Jerry Bruckheimer

Executive Producer:
Mike Stenson
Michael Flynn

Distributor:
Buena Vista

Your Opinions and Comments

8 / 10

I am not a big fan of movies dealing with sports. This movie, however, is a wonderful exception. I found it to be a great movie, mainly because it focused on the human aspect and neglected to deal with the usual sports issues.
The video transfer is very good. The colors are nicely presented and no compression signs can be spotted.
The DTS and DD 5.1 soundtrack are both very good. The surrounds are mainly used to enhance the audience sounds and the tackles.
The menus are all partially animated.
The extras include 2 good commentaries, 6 deleted scenes and an extensive behind the scenes look. All in all, the extras are very good as well.
Bottom line - a wonderful and touching movie, based on a true story, with a great cast and very good performances.

posted by Zvi Josef on 1/5/2001 12:50

9 / 10

a movie that puts in great interest from the first moment

posted by thanassis_g on 11/6/2001 16:57