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Features: DVD, Aspect Ratio 2.35:1, Dolby Digital (5.1), French, Dubbed
In this action-packed thriller, a disgruntled General (Ed Harris) and a team of crack commandos seize control of Alcatraz Island and threaten to launch rockets charged with deadly poison into the city if their demands are not met. With tourists held hostage and the lives of all San Franciscans at stake, a young FBI chemical weapons expert (Nicolas Cage) and a top secret federal prisoner (Sean Connery), who happens to be the only convict ever to have escaped the island, provide the only hope for averting disaster in the explosive stand-off.
"A slam-bang action thriller!" Roger Ebert
"The Rock is inescapably entertaining, a high-octane...actioner..." Variety
"A slam-bang action thriller!" Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Editor's Note
In Michael Bay's THE ROCK, gung-ho general Francis Hummel (Ed Harris), armed with deadly chemical rockets and aided by violent cohorts, takes over the island of Alcatraz, holding 81 tourists hostage. Hummel promises to deploy the missiles over San Francisco if Washington doesn't make amends to ignored combat victims to the tune of $100 million. A cadre of Navy SEALs are dispatched to quell the situation, assisted by the mysterious, macho John Mason (Sean Connery), the only man to ever escape from Alcatraz, who must now help the SEALs break back in. Joining them is mild-mannered chemical weapons expert Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage), who is unaccustomed to such things as guns and military maneuvers. Their high-octane mission is filled with surprises, particularly after Hummel and company quickly annihilate the SEALs--leaving Mason and Goodspeed to save the day all by themselves.
Plot Summary
A mild-mannered FBI chemical weapons expert and an aging prisoner who's the only man ever to have escaped from Alcatraz team up to rescue a group of tourists being held hostage on the Rock. The last film produced by the legendary Simpson-Bruckheimer team, this nonstop action-thriller packs an unrelenting pyrotechnic wallop.
| Features | Interactive Menus | | Scene Access | | Widescreen Version | | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French | | Original Theatrical Teaser Trailer |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 5/16/2006 |
| Running Time: 138 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1996 | | Catalog ID: 13077 | | UPC: 00717951000040 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English, French Dubbed | | Available Subtitles: Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
Oscar (1997) | | | Kevin O'Connell, et al., Nominee, Best Sound | |
American Cinema Editors, USA (1997) | | | Richard Francis-Bruce, Nominee, Best Edited Feature Film | |
MTV Award (1997) |  | Nicolas Cage, Sean Connery, Winner, Best On-Screen Duo | | | , Nominee, Best Action Sequence | | | , Nominee, Best Movie |
| Memorable Quotes| "Well, yeah, OK, that's just about the most awful thing I've ever seen."----Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage), after seeing a villain crushed to death | | "This isn't about terrorism, this is about justice."----Gen. Francis X. Hummel (Ed Harris), about his reason for taking hostages at Alcatraz | | "I'm too old for this."----John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...High-octane action and rowdy fun....Dazzling teamwork from Cage and Connery..." 06/27/1996 p.61-2USA Today
"...[The] blistering pace boasts an A-list acting trio in roles precisely tailored to their personas..." 06/07/1996 p.1D Entertainment Weekly
"...The movie slams forward in a jackhammer frenzy. The camera never stops moving..." 06/14/1996 pp.41-2 Variety
"...Entertaining, a high-octane, kick-butt actioner....Connery trades winningly on his sophisticated, elegant sense of cool..." 06/03/1996 Chicago Sun-Times
"...THE ROCK is a first-rate, slam-bang action thriller with a lot of style....Each element has been lovingly polished to a gloss. And there are three skillful performances..." 06/07/1996 p.29 Ultimate DVD
4 stars out of 5 -- "The pictures are sumptuous, with the San Francisco skyline offering an eye-pleasing backdrop..." 05/01/2008 p.74 Variety 8 of 10
The Rock is inescapably entertaining, a high-octane, kick-butt actioner that dresses up a far-fetched premise out of a Steven Seagal movie with top-flight actors and an ultra-slick package. This final outing from [producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer] has the strutting, souped-up, hardware-fetishizing personality of their signature productions... - Todd McCarthy
Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
The Rock is a first-rate, slam-bang action thriller with a lot of style and no little humor. It's made out of pieces of other movies, yes, and not much in it is really new, but each element has been lovingly polished to a gloss. And there are three skillful performances... Watching The Rock, you really care about what happens. You feel silly later for having been sucked in, but that's part of the ride. - Roger Ebert
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| Customer Reviews | ![]() | | Cinematography |  4.5 | | Plot | 4.5 | | Acting |  5 | | Overall Satisfaction | 4.5 |
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4 of 5 Great Action Movie Friday, October 20, 2006
A Viewer from Orange, CT
Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery display very good chemistry in terms of banter, dialogue and acting. Two very talented actors that are both convincing as action heroes as well. The film appeals to people of all types with nonstop action. Though the film lacks much substance, it is still a joy to watch over and over again.
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5 of 5 DA BEST OF DA BEST Sunday, March 05, 2000
MSN backwards from Saint Paul, MN
one he** of a good soundtrack and unsurpassed action! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 best action movie Thursday, March 02, 2000
A Viewer from Lexington VA
Simply the best action movie ever. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Agreed Monday, February 21, 2000
Travis McCulloch from Columbus, Ohio
I agree with everyone else here...this one of the best movies ever...this, and now the Matrix...but the music is killer, and the movie just rules...really get to know the characters...this movie just rules...buy it...you wont be sorry... Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 The BEST movie ever made Wednesday, February 09, 2000
Matt from Cupertino, CA
This has got to be the coolest and best action film ever made. The action scenes are unforgettable and its got awesome camera work and incredible music to go with it. Especially exilerating is the car chase scene that pays homage to the classic chases through San Francisco. Again, this is THE best film ever made and can't be missed!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 My Fav Movie Sunday, December 26, 1999
Oladelbo1 from Dayton
This was an excellent movie. The action was incredible. It is because of this movie, that I became a Nicholas Cage fan! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Most Incredible Action Movie Ever! Monday, November 22, 1999
Brian from Valrico, FL
This is without a doubt one of the most incredible action movies I have ever seen. Lots of action, great acting and a thought provoking script. Very Intense! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Best car chase ever Wednesday, November 03, 1999
Valdis Riekstins from Seattle, WA
Any film that has a car chase between a Hummer and a Ferarri has to be a part of my film collection. The rest of the movie was pretty good too! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Movie & Soundtrack... Saturday, October 16, 1999
Michael Berry from Norfolk Virginia
Were the best I have ever heard in a movie, ever!! It will be nearly impossible to match this movie in quality and music! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 The greatest movie of all time. Tuesday, July 13, 1999
A Viewer from Potomac, Maryland
Everyone has to see this movie. It is the best movie of all time.
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5 of 5 Superstar Blockbuster Saturday, June 19, 1999
A Viewer from Portland, Oregon
This is one of the best blow-em up shoot out movies ever. The story is not as good as it could have been, but the good guy has to win doesn't he... Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Awesome Movie Monday, June 14, 1999
Lngball16 from Chicago, IL
This is the best movie I have ever seen. A must own if you are an action fan at all. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 GREAT MOVIE! Sunday, May 30, 1999
A Viewer from Bellmore, New York
This movie is amazing. Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage are great together. Was this review helpful?
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