Adventures in Babysitting (1987) - August 07,2012 - Blu-ray Forum

Akijama · 06-09-2012, 09:28 AM

Adventures in Babysitting Blu-ray

Adventures in Babysitting Blu-ray Review

IMDB 6.5 Rotten Tomatoes 78%

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Teenager Chris Parker (Elisabeth Shue) would rather party with her boyfriend, but when her beau breaks their date she reluctantly accepts a babysitting job. It isn't all TV and icebox-raiding when Chris' best friend Brenda (Penelope Ann Miller) calls her to announce that she's stranded at the bus station. With her youthful charges in tow (one of whom, 15-year-old Brad (Keith Coogan), has a hopeless crush on the babysitter), Chris heads into downtown Chicago to go to Brenda's rescue. Thus begins a roller coaster ride of comic mishaps, unexpected perils and hairbreadth escapes. IN one bit, blues singer Albert Collins refuses to allow Chris and company to leave the nightclub they've wandered into until they agree to sing along with a song borrowed from, of all things the 1939 B-picture Nancy Drew, Reporter! . Screenwriter and Steven Spielberg protégé Chris Columbus made his directorial debut with Adventures in Babysitting

rickah88 · 06-09-2012, 12:09 PM

Rejoining the thread!

critterdvd · 06-11-2012, 05:37 PM

Any news on possible special features?

Riddler The Slag · 06-11-2012, 05:50 PM

FANTASTIC!!! Definate add for my collection!

Liquid_Swords · 06-11-2012, 08:06 PM

Don't F with the babysitter

Riddler The Slag · 06-11-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wiigirl

Same here...Definetly one of my favorite 80s movies.

I don't know a woman alive over the age of 20 who has not impersonated or recreated the opening scene of that film.

Alucard64 · 06-11-2012, 09:03 PM

Always loved this movie. Definately adding it to my collection.

Blu-Benny · 06-11-2012, 09:14 PM

Went and swiped the dvd from my parents a couple weeks ago to watch it after this was originally announced.

My wife had never seen it!!

Jennifer Lawrence Fan · 06-11-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

Went and swiped the dvd from my parents a couple weeks ago to watch it after this was originally announced.

My wife had never seen it!!

You gotta school here on the ways of 80's flicks.

tellybox · 06-11-2012, 09:41 PM

Love this one! If I remember correctly, the original DVD was non anamorphic so seeing this one in HD will certainly be a treat!

rickah88 · 06-11-2012, 09:53 PM

My 80's collection is growing quite nicely, and this will be a welcome addition!

Dr_Bedlo · 06-11-2012, 09:56 PM

I know I was right on top of this title as soon as I saw it was announced.

I remember being a younger movie go-er and being righteously pissed when Elisabeth Shue was NOT nominated as best actress for her performance in this flick

Time has mellowed me a lot and now. I can look with hindsight that it probably was for the best.

Mr. Cinema · 06-11-2012, 10:28 PM

I don't think the DVD ever had an anamorphic transfer. I guess that means Disney was forced to create a new HD master. After The Color of Money fiasco, I'm very leery of their future live action output.

Liquid_Swords · 06-12-2012, 07:52 AM

I was and still am pretty much in love with Elisabeth Shue from this era..When this came out and BTTF2 came out, wow, she was extremely hot around this time.

Darryl for best actor, ya-think?

Gardenofstone10 · 06-12-2012, 09:39 AM

AWESOME haha. I'll have to pick this classic up

ozzsoad · 06-12-2012, 03:17 PM

Ah, the movie that introduced me to Thor and Playboy. I might have to pick it up for nostalgia's sake. Loved it as a kid.

Phil92 · 06-24-2012, 02:24 PM

If the mock-up cover I've seen for this is correct, it has no special features whatsoever.

Not surprised after The Rocketeer.

Riddler The Slag · 06-25-2012, 02:20 PM

I love this track from this film.

Easilly one of my favorites from that era.

BluOrbit · 06-25-2012, 02:27 PM

Before I really knew who Vincent D'Onofrio was, I remember being totally shocked that the same guy who played Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket played Thor in this movie.

Riddler The Slag · 06-25-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BluOrbit

Before I really knew who Vincent D'Onofrio was, I remember being totally shocked that the same guy who played Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket played Thor in this movie.

That man put quite a lot of muscle on for such a minor role.

06-11-2012, 09:56 PM	#12
Dr_Bedlo Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2011 Location:NE Ohio 4K collection:151 Blu-ray collection:1729 Blu-ray reviews: 63 Trading Score:1	I know I was right on top of this title as soon as I saw it was announced. I remember being a younger movie go-er and being righteously pissed when Elisabeth Shue was NOT nominated as best actress for her performance in this flick Time has mellowed me a lot and now. I can look with hindsight that it probably was for the best. Last edited by Dr_Bedlo; 06-12-2012 at 03:36 PM.

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06-09-2012, 12:09 PM	#2
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	Rejoining the thread!

06-11-2012, 05:37 PM	#3
critterdvd Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Southern California 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:4073 DVD collection:2208 MA collection:983 Digital collection:192 iTunes collection:534 Prime collection:21 Trading Score:5	Any news on possible special features?

06-11-2012, 05:50 PM	#4
Riddler The Slag Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Tulsa, OK (formally S. Wales) Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:294 Blu-ray collection:651 DVD collection:60 Digital collection:108	FANTASTIC!!! Definate add for my collection!

06-11-2012, 08:06 PM	#5
Liquid_Swords Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Shermer, IL Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:69	Don't F with the babysitter

06-11-2012, 09:03 PM	#7
Alucard64 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Miami 4K collection:183 Blu-ray collection:1260 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:3	Always loved this movie. Definately adding it to my collection.

06-11-2012, 09:14 PM	#8
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	Went and swiped the dvd from my parents a couple weeks ago to watch it after this was originally announced. My wife had never seen it!!

06-11-2012, 09:41 PM	#10
tellybox Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Toronto 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:400 DVD collection:125 iTunes collection:38 Trading Score:4	Love this one! If I remember correctly, the original DVD was non anamorphic so seeing this one in HD will certainly be a treat!

06-11-2012, 09:53 PM	#11
rickah88 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:Columbia, MD 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:93	My 80's collection is growing quite nicely, and this will be a welcome addition!

06-11-2012, 10:28 PM	#13
Mr. Cinema Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NC 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:85	I don't think the DVD ever had an anamorphic transfer. I guess that means Disney was forced to create a new HD master. After The Color of Money fiasco, I'm very leery of their future live action output.

06-12-2012, 07:52 AM	#14
Liquid_Swords Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Shermer, IL Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:69	I was and still am pretty much in love with Elisabeth Shue from this era..When this came out and BTTF2 came out, wow, she was extremely hot around this time. Darryl for best actor, ya-think?

06-12-2012, 09:39 AM	#15
Gardenofstone10 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Detroit, MI Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:317	AWESOME haha. I'll have to pick this classic up

06-12-2012, 03:17 PM	#16
ozzsoad Power Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:California Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Ah, the movie that introduced me to Thor and Playboy. I might have to pick it up for nostalgia's sake. Loved it as a kid.

06-24-2012, 02:24 PM	#17
Phil92 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:342 Blu-ray collection:1492 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:29	If the mock-up cover I've seen for this is correct, it has no special features whatsoever. Not surprised after The Rocketeer.

06-25-2012, 02:27 PM	#19
BluOrbit Banned Top contributor Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Warrington, PA Blu-ray reviews:5	Before I really knew who Vincent D'Onofrio was, I remember being totally shocked that the same guy who played Gomer Pyle in Full Metal Jacket played Thor in this movie.

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