Outsiders

Classic movie that has stood the test of time. The actors that got their start on this film, that went on to be major stars in Hollywood. Can't miss movie.DG. Merrill

The beautiful sentiment behind The Outsiders will move any audience. Your heart will break when you hear the character Johnny utter "Stay gold, Ponyboy." That line alone has stayed with me my entire life. The Outsiders will change your life forever in a way only a truly great film can.Francis Ford Coppola directs yet another masterpiece of cinema with his 1983 coming of age classic film The Outsiders. I have loved this movie ever since I first saw it as a kid. It not only holds up, but I appreciate it more each time I watch it. It is a realistic testimony to childhood, poverty, gang life, friendship, and family. Coppola crafts each scene with a tender care and understanding for these characters. The result is every single scene is iconic. Coppola can claim he elevated the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton to new heights as this is likely the greatest adaptation of a book ever.The Outsiders is a landmark movie for its star cast, clever cinematography, apt framing, exhilarating soundtrack, gorgeous score, emotional story, and emotive acting. Every teenager needs to watch The Outsiders. I guarantee they will relate to someone in the movie.Now, the director Coppola must be commended for his inventive camera work in The Outsiders. Whether someone is running across a field and the camera pans along with them or gentle still shot lingers on an emotional moment, Coppola always frames every shot to perfection. Practically every second of The Outsiders can be taken out of context as immortalized as one of the most iconic pictures in cinema history. The whole movie is gorgeous. I absolutely love the scene with the sunset shining on Ponyboy and Johnny's faces while they appreciate nature. Their silhouettes and monologues are burned lovingly into my memory. Some of Coppola's finest directing is woven into the thoughtful blanket of empathy that is The Outsiders. You must see this film!The Outsiders features perhaps the most well cast collection of actors ever assembled. The entire ensemble delivers acts their hearts out. C. Thomas Howell gives the greatest performance of his life as Ponyboy Curtis. He is the movie character I relate to the most out of anyone. He feels so real. Howell acts rather resolute to hide his pain while revealing his emotions through his expressive eyes and face. I wish Howell's acting career was longer.Likewise, Ralph Macchio lays down the most emotive performance from a child actor in memory as the lovable Johnny. Matt Dillon is perfect as the rough mug Dallas that wishes life were different as you start out hating him, then you feel sympathy for his character by the end. I remember Dillon most fondly for this film.The Outsiders contains my favorite Patrick Swayze role ever as well. Swayze nails Ponyboy's stern oldest brother Darrel. He is tough, but clearly wishes the best for his youngest brother. Swayze is astoundingly cool and sympathetic here. Rob Lowe is so sweet as Ponyboy's middle brother Sodapop. He is as likable as I recall and gives a brilliant monologue at the end.Additionally, The Outsiders boasts a fun performance from Emilio Estevez as Two-Bit Matthews. He is a blast to watch as Estevez eats up the scenery every time he is on screen. The Outsiders is also notable as one of Tom Cruise's first roles on film. He is already charismatic here. Cruise's future was already in motion as you are drawn to him when he is present. Diane Lane similarly engages the viewer deeply in one of her earliest roles too.Musically, the score is one of cinema's most beautiful. Carmine Coppola composed the most gorgeous theme for The Outsiders. The rest of the soundtrack is a series of old rockabilly tunes and surf rock selections that dazzle and thrill you. There is always something nice to listen to while you watch The Outsiders.In all, The Outsiders remains one of my favorite films. It is a must see movie for all teenagers and adults. Francis Ford Coppola bestowed us with another amazing adaptation of a novel like his Godfather Trilogy. I highly recommend The Outsiders. You will never forget it.

I should start off by sharing that The Outsiders has long been one of my favorite films ever. The reasons are sentimental ones to be sure, but even in its original form it was a beautiful, almost romantic version of the Hinton book. I also admit to being ever so slightly ticked upon hearing of this release, because I already own the original on DVD and I just *knew* they were going to release something like this one day.Not that I hesitated to order this new version, mind you. And now I'm going to urge you to do the same. It's really that good - this minor masterpiece now seems somehow and finally "complete" and is so much more compelling than the film was when released.Much has been said about the restored scenes, especially the entirely "new" first reel that really serves to communicate the depth of character and relationship that makes the book as popular and as enduring as it is. Particularly notable is an extended, crushingly intimate scene between Pony Boy and his brother Soda Pop as they prepare to fall asleep in each others arms. I'm sure this will cause homophobic titters in teenage viewers but it's entirely true to the novel and to these characters. Indeed, the restoration of the Soda/Pony relationship is one of the most valuable elements of this "complete" version - if you had/have a brother, you'll find yourself wishing he could show the compassion and tenderness Lowe displayes toward Howe.The most notable restoration is a gem of a scene between C. Thomas Howe and Ralph Macchio that pops up in the middle of the film. The "church sequence" has always been my favorite portion of this film & seems almost to serve as the heart of the story, if you will. This is an extended, "actorly" scene that really allows the pair to sink their teeth into the material. Macchio has long been among my favorite actors and Johnny seems almost the role of his lifetime, and he really shines here - moving from fear to dispair to anger to apology ... it's quite an *amazing* scene, and I can't imagine why it was ever omitted from the original. The downside is that this addition does serve to break up the dream-like, utterly poetic feel to this portion of the film [the now-deleted portion of this sequence is included on the second disc].Finally, I must admit I was nervous about the new-version score after reading some of the comments here. While there are times - particular moments & sequences - where I miss the epic, theatrical score of the original, I love what they've done here. It just "feels" right and I think it also serves to lift a little "heaviness" from what is already an extremely heavy movie. Two key examples might be found in the aforementioned "church sequence":In a negative sense, we have the key scene of the entire film, one in which Pony and Johnny stand before a breath-taking sunset and the Robert Frost poem is introduced as the movie's central theme: The "old" score featured here a sensitive and spare string "comment" on the conversation between the two [if you're at all aware of the strings behind the Dorothy/Professor Marvel scene in Oz you'll instantly know what I'm talking about]; now we get an instrumental of the contemporary-sounding "Stay Gold" theme that seems almost a loud and drunken intruder on this most tender and personal moment. It very nearly destroyed the scene, at least for me.In the altogether positive sense, the Church Sequence no longer suffers from the emotional weight the original score lent. Instead, we get Elvis! GLORIOUS early Elvis selections - tons of them - which are entirely appropriate for the time period and which at once seem to narrate and to participate in and amplify their scenes. Throughout film, these song selections lend an objective and running conversation between director and viewer. On the one hand I resent this, because it removes me slightly from the emotion and action on screen. On the other hand, it feels correct for the age of the characters and it truly does lift the "downer" feel to the overall film.It would have been nice to have the option of either score included on this disc - or to selectively pull in the orchestral score when appropriate - but that's a relatively minor complaint. Personally, I prefer the new score, and I've the feeling it will grow on viewers after repeat viewings.The only other quibble I have is that they've messed with the opening credits, which I always found quite incredible. That *enormous* title doing that slow, uninterrupted crawl across a sunset-drenched screen - God, how I miss that! Thankfully, though, they retained the warm and beautiful Stevie Wonder "Stay Gold" as the theme song.Whether you buy it for yourself or for your kids, I'd highly recommend grabbing this disc [oh the extras are GREAT fun too!]. At forty, this film still has an effect on me I don't quite comprehend, and every kid I show it to ends up loving it, too. Thank you, Coppola & Co.

I loved the book the movie just made it 10 times better!

good movie and cast

This is a phenomenal coming of age story that most of us grew up with. the book was required reading in high school and then after the test, as a treat, we got to watch this movie. I saw it again recently and really got to appreciate it as an adult. this is a great movie and pulls on all the heartstrings.

classic cant complain

Classic

Sent it back as the release was a German Import, please not this hadn't been opened or watched so cant comment on the film or score of it.This one however was a German release, although was listed in the rear as having English Audio and or Subtitles, it was a gift, and she is very fussy about blurays being UK release, as well as the standard 15mm spine size, which this wasn't, it was a slightly smaller 12.5mm case.had to reorder another version of the release.I have read that some versions ruin the soundtrack, but not sure exaclty what verion it is as the reviews are all for various releases, as opposed to actual release version with dates and cover art.

Very very great film! You can’t beat the oldies with Tom Cruise with his twisted teeth & Patrick Swayze always being the character everyone wants to be. And to top it off the pretty boys Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez & Rob Lowe. Ralph Macchio the karate kid & the forgotten actor C. Thomas Howell stealing the show from the actors who became bigger stars. 10/10

Had studied this film at school and saw the original. wanting to relive my youth a bit i bought this. It has the film but what spoils it is the god awful soundtrack they have put over it! couldn't hear parts of the film because of it and it spoilt the experience. Would not recommend if you are a fan of the original film but ok for what it is.

Ordered this dvd but it transmits in German audio so I’m unable to watch itVery disappointed

Nothing wrong with the Dvd itself just the menu and set up is in Dutch/German. A little complicated and had to use google translate to understand it but other than that it's great.