Days of Thunder (1999, DVD)

We just purchased a 43" Sony TV and one of the first movies purchased was Days Of Thunder. Every time I went into a store this Christmas they were showing Days of Thunder to promote selling Surround Sound and large screen TVs. We also have a DVD player and a Sony Surround Sound connected to the TV so we were ready for an experience.

When we first put the movie in the DVD it started and all looked and sounded as normal. Then we hiked up the sound and turned on the Dolby Surround Sound and WOW!! Made my eyes bug out. The sound of the cars racing past the stands made you feel like you were there. It was awesome. I've probably watched this movie 8 or 9 times since then and have enjoyed it each time.

The sound and picture quality on DVD is way above that of a standard VHS format. I couldn't believe the quality of sound, this film was really something. It was definitely developed to sound this way. I've watched other movies and most of them just weren't up to Days of Thunder.

The movie has a great cast and the acting is very good. The plot was above average but what would you expect from a car racing film. Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, and Randy Quaid. Now there's 4 big names in motion pictures. Any one of them could star in a movie of their own (and have).

All in all a great movie with great sound. Watch it, and don't drive too fast. :)