Best commentary tracks on Blu-ray

[Evra]

As per thread title.

Off the top of my head:

• The Matrix Trilogy: "Critic's Commentary" featuring critics Todd McCarthy, John Powers and David Thompson.

• Dark City: Roger Ebert's commentary track

Are there any good ones out there that are worth listening to? I'm thinking of getting Blu-rays for their commentary tracks.

[DRS]

I listened to all 3 of those Critics Commentaries on the Matrix DVDs. The Wachowskis have balls of steel. Definitely some of the most unique commentaries I've listened to.

[svenge]

I've always like the commentary track on Apollo 13 from Mr. and Mrs. Lovell.

[P@t_Mtl]

I really enjoyed the one on Sunrise, just watched last week.

[mckee74]

Another vote for Sunshine here. Both tracks are superb, but Prof Brian Cox's is just fascinating. It is basically a science lecture but anyone who has seen (or read) any of lectures - in particular the excellent BBC show "Wonders of the Solar System" - will know it's nothing like what you had at school. Excellent stuff.

[Crimson King]

Many of the Criterion titles have great commentaries!

[Kristian Idol]

Originally Posted by DRS

I listened to all 3 of those Critics Commentaries on the Matrix DVDs. The Wachowskis have balls of steel.

Well, one of them.

[mikesncc1701]

Vida Johnson's and Graham Petrie's commentary on Solaris is absolutely tops. Great for any Tarkovsky fan.

[MDJ]

Originally Posted by Kristian Idol

Well, one of them.

[Jaymole]

Just watched World's Greatest Dad and Bobcat's commentary was really good...informative and funny.

[Crimson King]

i really enjoyed the Mystery Science Theater 3000 type commentary by Barry Sonnenfeld and Tommy Lee Jones on Men In Black.
You can tell they are having a hell of a lot of fun doing it!

[ElGranBluchadore]

Originally Posted by DRS

I listened to all 3 of those Critics Commentaries on the Matrix DVDs. The Wachowskis have balls of steel.

Not anymore, they don't.

[Bluprint]

Originally Posted by Evra

As per thread title.

Off the top of my head:

• The Matrix Trilogy: "Critic's Commentary" featuring critics Todd McCarthy, John Powers and David Thompson.

• Dark City: Roger Ebert's commentary track

Are there any good ones out there that are worth listening to? I'm thinking of getting Blu-rays for their commentary tracks.

We see the same but through different frames...

#1 The "Philosopher's Commentary" on "The Matrix Trilogy" with Brotha Cornell West & Ken Wilbur!

#2 Francis Ford Coppola - Apocalypse Now!

#3 Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr and Jack Black - Tropic Thunder

[animefan77]

Lot of my favorites are mentioned already, but I didn't see my all time favorite one.


Seven Samurai - it's old but very informative. Actually made me really appreciate how much thought goes into filming. Made me see the film differently and made Akira Kurosawa as my favorite director of all time.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by animefan77

Lot of my favorites are mentioned already, but I didn't see my all time favorite one.


Seven Samurai - it's old but very informative. Actually made me really appreciate how much thought goes into filming. Made me see the film differently and made Akira Kurosawa as my favorite director of all time.

I agree with you 100%, and the commentor's name is Michael Jeck if anybody is wondering.

[silverlakephil]

Originally Posted by animefan77

Lot of my favorites are mentioned already, but I didn't see my all time favorite one.


Seven Samurai - it's old but very informative. Actually made me really appreciate how much thought goes into filming. Made me see the film differently and made Akira Kurosawa as my favorite director of all time.

I agree with you 100%, and the commentor's name is Michael Jeck if anybody is wondering.

I've enjoyed Guillermo Del Torro's commentaries on his movies Pan Labyrinth & Mimic. That said, even though some of his films are classics, I find Ridley Scott's commentaries rather dull.

[Hasslein Curve]

If i've bumped the wrong thread i apologize. I was a good boy and used the search function.

My favorite has to be "Used Cars" with Zemeckis,Gale and Russell. Recklessly funny and
extremely insightful at the same time.
Lots of mention for "Tropic Thunder" and for good reason. Hilarious.
"Airplane" with producer Jon Davison and Writers/Directors Jim Abrahams, Jerry and David Zucker is great.


Some of my other favorites for content would be "Black Hawk Down" with the servicemen who were there.
Robert Redford's commentary on "All the President's Men" is a standout.

[Drooch]

I love McTiernan’s commentaries, especially his one for Die Hard, I’ve listened to it several times. He’s very engaging even though he sounds like he’s been shot with horse tranquilliser.

Worst commentaries are from total genius Rob Reiner. He even states that he won’t reveal his tricks because it spoils the illusion of film - defeating the whole point of a director’s commentary. Instead he’s left saying ‘Tom Cruise was the best actor I ever worked with’ and other platitudes.

[Monterey Jack]

Originally Posted by Drooch

I love McTiernan’s commentaries, especially his one for Die Hard, I’ve listened to it several times. He’s very engaging even though he sounds like he’s been shot with horse tranquilliser.

McTiernan sounds like Dr. Zoidberg from Futurama.

[Jay H.]

Any track with Joe Dante.