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The Right Stuff
Rated R
Runtime: 3hr 13min
Starring: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, Lance Henriksen

MFG Rating: 4/5

DVD Features

Video: Widescreen enhanced with only a few spots where you can see the age of the master. A few pinhole type spots and a streak at one point. Doesn't really distract from the picture though.

Audio: Good use of surround effects without over doing it. Dolby Digital 5.1 thank goodness.

Extras: A trailer and some production notes, no big deal.

DVD Quick Take

You'll be glad you have a pause button when watching this movie. Don't get me wrong, its a very interesting film, but with a running time of over 3 hours you're gonna need to take a break or two.

The Right Stuff tells the story of America's race to put a man in orbit and also takes a look at what type of man it takes to be a test pilot. This isn't lightweight viewing by any means, but it's well worth the time it takes to watch it. It also makes a good movie to play for relatives when you want them out of your hair for 3 hours.

It's also a great movie to have on hand when you want to watch some rockets explode!

- John

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Gun Play
                   
None.


Blood & Gore
                   
Nope.


Car Chases
                   
Planes have to count for something.


T&A
                   
A few glimpses of mail posterior.

Chuckles
                   
A few really funny scenes between the drama.