The Code [Blu-ray] | ![The Code [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51zIeD81cgL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Mimi Leder
Actors: Morgan Freeman, Antonio Banderas, Radha Mitchell
Studio: FIRST LOOK PICTURES
Category: DVD
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 20083
Format: Color, Dolby, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 6.5 x 5.3 x 0.1
MPN: 12506
UPC: 687797125064
EAN: 0687797125064
ASIN: B001AR011K
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: June 23, 2009
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| • | While pulling a down-and-dirty jewelry heist on a subway train, Jack (Antonio Banderas, The Mask of Zorro) encounters Ripley (Morgan Freeman, Million Dollar Baby), a legendary thief who was casing the same job. In spite of Jack ™s initial reluctance, Ripley manages to rope him into helping pull off an impossible job: the theft of two previously undiscovered Faberge Imperial Eggs from the heav |
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Product Description
First Look The Code (Blu-ray)From acclaimed director MimiLeder, with an all-star action cast led by MorganFreeman, Antonio Banderas and Rahda Mitchell, THECODE is full of deceit, thievery and twists at every turn. While pulling a down-and-dirty jewelry heist on a subway train, Jack (Banderas) encountersRipley (Freeman), a legendary thief who was casing the same job. In spite of Jack s initial reluctance, Ripley manages to rope him into an impossiblejob: the theft of two priceless Faberge Imperial Eggs from the heavily guarded vault of a New York diamond wholesaler. The stakes rise for Jack and Ripley when Ripley s goddaughter (Mitchell) is kidnapped by the KGB. Staying one step ahead of the NYPD, the FBI, the diamond merchants and the viciousRussian KGB crime boss determined to have the priceless eggs for himself, Jack and Ripley must finda way to pull off the heist and make it out alive.
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 Talent wasted in a forgettable heist movie January 22, 2010
Darren Harrison (Washington D.C.)
Let me get this right out there - I love heist movies. Those movies that pit individuals against an almost impregnanble vault and which the protagonists must use cunning and expertise to overcome. Whether it be the more modern set such as "Ocean's Eleven," "Mission Impossible," "Entrapment" to the more classic such as the 1960s original "Italian Job" to "11 Harrowhouse" they all manage to weave a clever plan into an entertaining picture.
Why am I giving this movie a mere three starts then? Why, because it just doesn't work. The means of achieving the heist are somewhat pedestrian at best and the protagonists use gedgetry to overcome some of the obstacles in their way. Even the obligatory "surprise" ending (another part of any good heist movie) seems rather forced and muddled.
But we do have Morgan Freeman doing as much as can be expected with the awkward material and Antonio Banderas does a good job also, although it sometimes seems he plays his characters the same way 99 percent of the time. Freeman plays veteran thief Keith Ripley who tags up-and-coming thief Gabriel Martin (played by Banderas) to be his partner in a job to steal two faberge eggs from the vault of a Russian jeweler in New York. However the movie lacks dramatic tension and it's all a rather ho-hum experience. All in all this movie may deserve a rental, but as far as purchasing is concerned - buyer beware.
The Blu-ray features an above average transfer, if nothing to write home about. The detail is rendered in the majority of the scenes, with only a few appearing less distinct and the colors appear natural. The audio track is more troublesome with some dailogue difficult to make out, though rear speakers are used to good effect.
The supplemental package is largely forgettable with a series of interviews that look like they were filmed in a trailer with hideous Audio and Visual quality and a 16 minute behind the scenes feature that is largely fluff.
Worth a rental.
 Dragged December 7, 2009
Randall J. Craddock (Bixby, OK USA)
Antonio Banderas? He mumbles so much I needed the close-captioning but that isn't available on Amazon On Demand. The plot was ok - I give it one star above the bottom because the twists were good. Honestly, it just had the wrong cast. This is a movie that needs someone mysterious or a a little more action. Basically, it just needed more of everything. It was like chili with no spices.
 worth watching more than once December 7, 2009
debbie johnson
i rarely buy movies but was glad that i bought this one. i think that it is a good one to buy because you will want to watch it several times. Very intense. Not one you will sleep through.
 Code = bad December 6, 2009
Joel Greco (CA)
Don't get fooled like I did. Don't even rent it for $.99. Morgan Freeman must have lost a bet or something. I know I haven't provided an analysis, but all I can say is that your time is worth much more than this.
One of Freeman's best November 30, 2009
D. Lemon (Portland, Oregon, US)
I've watched/seen most of what Morgan freeman has done, short of Shawshank, this is one of his best yet.
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