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S.W.A.T. (Widescreen Special Edition) (2003)

Starring: Jay Acovone, Mario Aguilar Jr. Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (207 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jay Acovone, Mario Aguilar Jr., Denis Arndt, Reg E. Cathey, Josh Charles
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: December 30, 2003
  • Run Time: 117 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (207 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00008EYA5
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #5,035 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell swagger through S.W.A.T., a guns-and-big-trucks macho extravaganza based on the 1970s TV show of the same name, about the police teams brought in to take care of extremely dangerous situations. Jackson plays a sergeant brought out of retirement to form a new squad, which includes rebellious Farrell (The Recruit) and tough babe Michelle Rodriguez (Girlfight, Blue Crush). After a lot of training and head-butting with a smarmy police captain, the squad gets assigned to transfer the head of a European crime cartel (Olivier Martinez, Unfaithful) who's declared on television that he'll give $100 million to anyone who gets him out. Every scumbag in Los Angeles descends to claim the money, turning a routine transfer into a bullet-filled gauntlet. Despite some gaps in logic and a generic flavor, S.W.A.T. will satisfy most action-movie junkies. Also featuring LL Cool J and Josh Charles. --Bret Fetzer

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An arrested drug kingpin is transported by a Los Angeles Police Department S.W.A.T. team, led by Jackson's character, out of the city and into federal custody. Plans go awry when the kingpin offers $100 million to anyone who can free him. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Colin Farrell, Michelle Rodriguez, LL Cool J, Oliver Martinez.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars S.W.A.T is not B.A.D at all!, February 14, 2006
I have seen a lot of negative reviews here for this movie. I think this movie is not that bad at all. If you have liked "Speed", you will probably like "S.W.A.T" too. The actions are great, and so is the photography. The director has used his imagination and with the camera he managed to get some excellent shots for the movie. However, I was little disappointed by the acting of Samuel L. Jackson, and Michelle Rodriguez (actually not expected anything from her, she has an emotionless face), but Colin Farrell, and Olivier Martinez looked great throughout the movie.

Sometimes, the movie get slow, but soon picks up with action and keeps the audience on their seat. I agree with one of the reviewer that the movie is more mechanical thriller, but still it's worth a watch. The DVD I got had all the features, except the eight deleted scenes mentioned here. The sound effects are great and you will enjoy this movie if you have a 5.1 home theater system.
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40 of 50 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Delivers non-think escapist summer action., August 24, 2003
I spent my hard earned cash for a matinee fully expecting to watch a big, loud, dumb, mindless and escapist action packed film filled with gun-fights, fist fights, stuff blowing up, mean Euro-trash villains (in this case a real slimy Gaul), a team made of devoted experts, decent enough acting and a few funny lines as well as a passable performance by the young Mel Gibson-like Colin Farrell and I have to say, my money was well spent.

SWAT has the potential to be the TOP GUN for special police forces. SWAT contains TOP GUN'S romanticized vision of ripped warrior bodies performing great feats of physical skill. Like TOP GUN'S Navy Pilots and their super sonic jets, this super Police force expertly manipulates specific technology to defeat the forces of evil. A warrior's complete and total command over the tools of the trade- guns, cars, clubs and each other makes such films work as effective recruitment tools. Who wouldn't want to be part of such an expert team?

SWAT embraces all the required clichés befitting a proper action/cop picture: the [...]by-the-numbers captain, the hardened veteran (played with the usual strength and charisma by the always excellent Samuel L. Jackson), the roguish rebel, the tough female partner, the shapeshifting turncoat and the family man as sacrificial lamb.

If someone wants a decent action-adventure, no thinking required, entertaining junk food movie that provides temporary satisfaction, SWAT serves the bill.

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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars You're either S.W.A.T. or you're not, August 18, 2003
By "wendy0528" (South Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
Based on the 1970s TV series, S.W.A.T. is a great story with just enough action to keep you going, without overdoing it.

Jim Street (Colin Farrell) and Brian Gamble (Jeremy Renner) are partners on the Los Angeles Special Weapons and Tactics team. When a successful hostage rescue results in a lawsuit for the department, hot-head Gamble quits the force while Street accepts a demotion, hoping for a 2nd chance. That 2nd chance comes in the form of Lt. Dan "Hondo" Harrelson (Samuel L. Jackson), a departmental war horse assigned to restore the division's reputation. He hand-picks a new team with Street as its top dog. The other members include Chris Sanchez (Michelle Rodriguez of Blue Crush and The Fast and the Furious); David "Deek" Kay (Rapper L.L. Cool J); T.J. McCabe (Josh Charles of Dead Poet's Society); and Michael Boxer (Brian Van Holt of Basic and Windtalkers). Throughout their training period, we get to know a bit about each team member. Their individual personalities really come to life.

Meanwhile, a French criminal kingpin named Alex Montel, played by Oliver Martinez ("Unfaithful"), is caught and imprisoned, and offers $100 million to anyone who can help him escape. The Team is now up against a bunch of money-hungry LA mercenaries which will include some familiar faces.

Great action movie. Naturally, most scenes are stolen by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson and the young, hot, Irish actor Colin Farrell. But the other team members shine as well and add so much to the team and the film. Definitely worth it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars dvd movie
Seen it at the movies and on television....finally own it on dvd.
Like the dvd better.
Published 2 months ago by Walter King

5.0 out of 5 stars Good old fashion American Action Movie
Great movie, Colin Farrell and Samuel L. Jackson are two bad a$$ American cops in Los Angeles (my current home town) when an effeminate French arms dealer tries to shmarm his way... Read more
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Filled with action, twists & turns, and a really hot Michelle Rodriguez. Definitely a guys movie.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT
An imprisoned drug kingpin offers a huge cash reward to anyone that can break him out of police custody and only the LAPD's Special Weapons and Tactics team can prevent it
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great action movie
If you like colin Farell and Sameul l. Jackson than you will love this movie. There aren't a whole lot of complicated plots and angles. Basically what you see is what you get. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Bill Evanochko

4.0 out of 5 stars S.W.A.T. (BLU RAY)
THIS REVIEW IS FOR BLU RAY. JUST RECEIVED THIS BLU RAY DISC 2 DAYS AGO AND WATCHED IT ON MY PS3. MAN! IT BLOWS ME AWAY WITH PCM AUDIO AND CLEAR PICTURE QUALITY. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joseph Chow

4.0 out of 5 stars Action? What action?
I don't expect action movie to be something more then a pure entertainment. I can swallow lack of logic and I can deal with stupid characters without any personality. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fred Gilbert

4.0 out of 5 stars S.W.A.T
Surely, one of the best movie I've seen on blu ray. Crisp & clear picture, great sound as well. One of my favorite cop movie.
Highly recommend it!!!
Published 11 months ago by Edward Codilla

5.0 out of 5 stars "We're going to need guns. Lots of guns." -- Neo; The Matrix
I barely remember watching the original series in the '70s, but having just seen this version, I can tell you that it was absolutely fantastic!

"The end. Read more
Published 11 months ago by John R. Sellers

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!!!!
I saw this on a "normal" dvd. Then I decided to see it on BLU RAY. It looks great. Has some good action.
Published 11 months ago by M. Battaglia

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