The 'Criterion Collection' release of 'Armageddon' was a surprise; I didn't think that they would offer a release of 'popcorn' movies like this one. Having said that, the release of it shows a good deal of extra material not seen on previous releases. A few minutes of additional footage is woven into the film here, mostly when Harry visited his elderly father (played by Laurence Tierney, I believe) and some additional footage with Harry & Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton) at the Johnson Space Center. Additionally, TV spots and a long list of trailers are available, as well as interviews with some of the cast & crew, including 'background' players such as Jessica Steen (NASA pilot Watts), William Fichtner (Col. Willie Sharp) and Marshall Teague (Col. Davis). Outtakes are also seen in places, and some interesting commentaries are included, such as those from NASA officials as well as scientists familiar with the very real threat asteroids such as this fictional one might pose. The 1 problem is the aspect ratio that it's presented in; it doesn't fit my widescreen HDTV. That's the only complaint I have which isn't really enough to undermine it.

This is worth picking up for any fan of the film!

Not much to add as most other reviewers pretty much covered everything. This appears to be a love it or hate it flick. Most haters complain that it's not scientifically accurate. Yes, there are many scientific inaccuracies in this film. However, this is a popcorn flick meant to entertain, not a documentary. The other common complaint is the hyper-active editing where most scenes last only seconds. I can see how this may turn some off, but it doesn't bother me and keeps the pace fast for this rather long movie. I love this movie because it's full of action, comedy, adventure, and gets very emotional at the end. Some of the visuals are truly spectacular, and it has one of the best original music scores of any film I've ever seen. The music really gets the emotions flowing. One of my favorite movies ever, hands down.

This is always a fun movie for me to watch. Now it's even better with my Blu-ray disc. What a world of difference over the dvd I have. It's like night & day. So glad I got this. It took a while to finally get the price down but it was worth the wait. This is also presented in the 2:35:1 Aspect Ratio which means you see the whole film as the Director intended it to be seen and not some 1:85:1 chopped up version. I can't comment on the Audio as I am currently listening through the tv speakers only. Yeah I know that sucks but what can I do? It sounds good to me anyway & will probably sound much better with the proper system. The Special Features are almost non existent. The only thing you really get is an Aerosmith video: A Trailer: and some Sneak Peaks. These people who put these movies out should be ashamed of themselves for not adding much more features. How sad. Still glad I bought the Blu-ray though.

If spacesuits used in ARMAGEDDON seem real, it's because they are! For the first (and only) time, actors were given NASA's permission to use the multi-million dollar high-tech outfits. Previously restricted NASA facilities, such as the buoyancy lab and closed-down launch pad where the 1967 Apollo 1 disaster occurred, were made available. Filming was also allowed on top of a space shuttle launch tower and on an actual deep water oil rig.

SYNOPSIS--
A life-killing asteroid hurtles towards Earth as two drilling teams try to save the planet by landing on the massive boulder, burrowing 800 feet into it and implanting a nuclear device. Humor-laced but overlong disaster flick fails in part due to touchy-feely subplots, one of which is a boring romance between Affleck and Tyler. Stormare's pushy Russian cosmonaut is great fun, as is Buscemi's space-demented turn as super-genius and super-sexed Rockhound. Both actors portrayed the kidnapper/killers in FARGO (1996).

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Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 imdb viewer poll rating.

(6.4) Armageddon (1998) - Bruce Willis/Ben Affleck/Liv Tyler/Steve Buscemi/Billy Bob Thornton/Will Patton/Michael Clarke Duncan/Owen Wilson/Shawnee Smith/Charlton Heston (narrator)

The first time I saw this movie, I knew it would be an instant classic. Everything about this movie was awesome! The heroism, the humor, and the heart! Even its theme song "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith was off the hook! And this movie had its fair share of funny, sad, and triumphant moments. I could list some examples, but I don't wanna risk spoiling the movie for those who haven't seen it yet. And for those who haven't seen "Armageddon" yet, I highly recommend watching it. It'll make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

Armageddon is a fantastic movie! It is well written, well produced, well acted by an outstanding cast of outstanding actors. It is a concept that is almost an accepted possibility of our everyday life today. But it captures the underdog struggle to hero status and double-tapping every emotion along the way. Laugh until you cry; cry until you laugh. What a great movie with action, pathos, and all the elements of human endeavor. Great movie!

For a hypothetical movie, a possible occurrence it is very entertaining, believable characters if not a probable story line. But it is entertaining when rogue mavericks meet the highly disciplined military.... situational comedy is funny at times. Cynics meet scientists and fly to outer space. It is as much drama as comedy. As much action as comedy and drama. But definitely science fiction. As I said, entertaining, including the aerosmith laden soundtrack.

Though it is somewhat of an older movie, Armageddon is one of my favorite movies if not my favorite one of all time. I have it on VHS tape but I haven't seen it for some time until I bought this DVD. Bruce Willis as oilman, Harry Stamper, Liv Tyler as his daughter, Ben Afleck as A. J., the hot-dogging roustabout, and a cast that was perfect for this action-packed tour de force makes for a film that still keeps me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. If you haven't seen it yet I greatly recommend that you get a copy and hold on for a great experience.