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| Toy Soldiers | 
 enlarge | Director: Daniel Petrie Jr.
Actors: Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, Keith Coogan, Andrew Divoff, R. Lee Ermey
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.94
Buy New: $7.82
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Avg. Customer Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 10011
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 111
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: COLD08900D
ISBN: 0767892860
UPC: 043396089006
EAN: 9780767892865
ASIN: B00006JMQ3
Theatrical Release Date: April 26, 1991
Release Date: November 5, 2002
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 Great movie! January 31, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good movie to add to your action section- I would let my kids watch it - not all blood & guts like most out there!
 format information is incorrect June 13, 2006
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Just FYI, the movie format is listed as both widescreen and fullscreen/pan and scan, making it seem that this contains both versions. It is infact fullscreen only and has a lack of any additional bonus features. Still a great flick, but if you're looking for the niceities, you might want to wait for better version to be released.
 A Boys' Adventure March 13, 2006
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well, when I was a kid you had the Hardy Boys, but by the 90s even the updated Hardys (no more tooling around in 'roadsters') were pretty passe. TOY SOLDIERS has been described as a teen version of DIE HARD, and filmmaker Daniel Petrie was certainly savvy enough to realize that since it was largely that very age group that was responsible for the success of high action films starring macho actors approaching (if not already well into) middle age, how could he go wrong if he adhered to the basic formula but made his heroes rebellious teens instead of wiseacre adults?
And for what it is, it does work. Younger viewers are not likely to realize how derivative and formulaic this movie about terrorists taking over a private school for rebellious kids really is. TOY SOLDIERS is definitely a teen film for the 90s (and beyond) in its relatively frank use of profanity, casual mentions of masturbation and its depiction of a prank phone call to an adult service. Contemporary teens will likely find this an "authentic" touch. Their parents may be surprised--and some a bit disconcerted--to see how far beyond the Hardy Boys we've come. Frank and Joe never used the "F" word.
But some things never do change, and the film's basic appeal to young viewers is the same as that of boys' action adventure tales from time immemorial. Or at least as long as there have been boys' action adventure stories. The fantasy of kids being able to competently and heroically maneuvre in the adult world will always hold an appeal for younger audiences. Hey, movies about rebel teens being able to put one over on the headmaster are cool enough. But when they can subdue a gang of terrorist thugs, hey, that's waaay cool.
Excellent action and suspense! December 14, 2005
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I rented this movie once and I fell in love with its thrills, so I had to buy it on dvd. I'm not a big fan of Sean's work but I will admit he was good in the LOTR trilogy but in Toy Soldiers he delivers his style of action and "trying to get away without being caught" moments. Joined with him is Louis Gossett Jr. and Wil Wheaton. I have known Wil from Stand By Me and it just sucks to see this dude get shot in this movie, thats the downpart of this flick, is a teen getting shot. Well my favorite part of the movie was when Sean escapes the school and hands over the evidence of plans to the SWAT's and tries to make it back before the bell rings (Pure suspense, that got me on the edge of my seat!)
I recommend this dvd to anyone who loves suspensful movies and some action!
I give this movie 8/10 ST*RS
Great films never cease to please!!!!!! August 30, 2005
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie brings back alot of memories especialy for all of you out there who feel that alot of the best action films ever came from the 80's & early 90's.
I dont think I have ever meet a single person who did not enjoy this movie, weather it be for its comedy, action, drama or just out right genius.
It's a non stop film that will get the attention of even the most fickle viewers and entertain you till the very end!!!
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