This reviewer has to admit how much she was anticipating "HOLLOW MAN", after just hearing the concept and that Director Paul Verhoeven was at the helm.
Few directors are as adept at blending science fiction with break-neck
pacing as Verhoeven has with previous efforts, e.g. "Total Recall",
"Starship Troopers".  The premise for this modern version of "The Invisible Man", borrowing aspects of the original tale, with the main character suffering some mental instability due to the experiment, teamed with state-of-the-art special effects, adds to the film's potential.  Why then is the film such a disappointment?  Well, to begin with Kevin Bacon's lead scientist character is too unlikable, too early!   Even before he embarks on a vicious rape, utilizing his "invisibility", he's not a nice guy.  From the film's earliest moments, we find that his character is nothing more than a scientist willing to sacrifice anything to make his experiment work, evidenced by the cruel, tortuous demise of an animal at the hands of a much bigger, "invisible" animal in a cage.  While the spectacular special effects are made visible here, one still can't help but wonder if this particular type of disturbing vision is necessary.  But, Verhoeven's style seems to be "Nothing exceeds like excess", and he relishes it in every chance he gets! 
While there are some wonderful moments in which the concept of
"invisibility" is really put to great cinematic use, much of the film is
uninspired and predictable.  Furthermore, the main actress, Elisabeth Shue, is horrible here!!!
COLUMBIA TRISTAR has gone all out in presenting a wonderful dvd
presentation.  The 1.85:1 aspect ratio has been enhanced for 16:9 screens.
The resolution is flawless, and colors are solid.  Fleshtones are perfect!
No artifacts or grain evident in any scene! 
The Dolby Digital 5.1 sound is of demonstration quality.  While there is an abundance of directional effects, the dialogue is always discernible and focused.  The .1 LFE track is extremely active as well.  Although it's not indicated on the package, this is another "EX" title, meaning with proper equipment, an extra surround channel is available.
There is an abundance of directional effects in this release!  To begin
with, Verhoeven, Kevin Bacon and writer Andrew Marlowe provide an audio commentary.
Bacon has a great sense of humor whereas Verhoeven's is somewhat dry, but their differing personalities make for a great combination here.  While we would've liked to hear more of Marlowe's explanations, the script is so bad, that he'd have to be defending it mostly, so Verhoeven and Bacon take up most of the track.  There is a deleted scenes segment, wherein Verhoeven can be heard(with an option) commenting on the scenes. Unfortunately, these scenes are not with 16:9 enhancement or 5.1 sound.  They're basically expanded sequences rather than entirely deleted scenes.  Again, one of the sequences relates to the rape scene, and the explanation for having it excised makes no sense.  It actually adds to the power of the disturbing scene, and cutting it doesn't help the pacing or definition of any characters.
An HBO special: "HOLLOW MAN:ANATOMY OF A THRILLER", is nothing more than a promotional featurette, with some entertaining effects segments. 
Another supplement: "VFX PICTURE IN PICTURE COMPARISONS", is great!  It reveals exactly how the special effects are layered in the film's production with comparisons of "before & after" views of three specific sequences. 
Another segment, "FLESHING OUT THE HOLLOW MAN", offers great exploration of key effects sequences, 11 in all!  Unfortunately, the viewer has to go through them all individually, rather than viewing this whole effects potpourri together!
Within "FLESHING OUT THE HOLLOW MAN", Verhoeven lends his commentary to a storyboard analysis, with a split screen allowing for various views of both the completed product "and" the storyboard sequence as well Our favorite supplement is the outstanding isolated score by Jerry Goldsmith!  Unlike some isolated tracks on other studio dvds, this one's offered in "5.1" sound!!!  Goldsmith even lends commentary on this track.
While he's offered commentary before for "The Omen" dvd, he's more engaging and insightful here.
There is also a trailer supplement, with the trailer and short trailer for
"HOLLOW MAN" as well as one for "FINAL FANTASY", which we're really excited about! 

For those dvd fans lucky enough to have gotten the previously released
"GODZILLA" double features offered earlier last year, they'll be happy to see "GODZILLA 2000". 
While Roland Emmerich attempted to make a big budget "Godzila" film for American audiences, it failed miserably in every way.  "GODZILLA 2000" shows just what can be done with the right material, not necessarily needing ahuge budget "or" big actors. 
Toho Studios, responsible for some of the best "GODZILLA" films has gotten back to the basics of what makes a good "GODZILLA" film.
The opening sequence demonstrates the kind of corny fun viewers are in store for, as we meet a father and his daughter scouting the skies for any
potential sign of Godzilla.  Within only minutes, they get their wish, as
does the audience.  In keeping with all the great Godzilla films, there are
other equally entertaining monsters appearing for duke-outs with the
anti-hero. 
Also, in keeping with the best Godzilla films, the miniatures are like
eye-candy.  Even when it's obvious they're just "miniatures", one can't help but be impressed by the magical effect the craftsmanship automatically has on the viewer. 
While it's great that COLUMBIA TRISTAR provides the English dubbed version with a terrific score, fans of the original Japanese version will be disappointed with some of the changes. We can't help but voice our disappointment that "both" versions aren't offered on the same dvd.  It appears the running time is different between the versions, with the
American version suffering some edited scenes, although possibly for the
better.
COLUMBIA TRISTAR has provided an exemplary transfer for this title.
Although there is some grain infrequently, there are absolutely no artifacts
anywhere!  Colors are solid and there's excellent detail in almost every
scene.  The film is presented in its original 2.35:1 aspect ratio, a "first"
for a Godzilla film in many years!  It has also been enhanced for 16:9
viewings(a standard with virtually all COLUMBIA TRISTAR dvds)
The dolby digital 5.1 version is extremely active with virtually non-stop
directional effects.  Because of the frequent "mass" destruction sequences, the subwoofer will get a workout as well with plenty of LFE effects.
COLUMBIA TRISTAR also offers some supplements here.  The audio commentary features the men responsible for the major changes in the American Version.
It's a great commentary in that it provides specific information as to
exactly what changes were made, and how & why they alter the overall feel of the film.  We also get a better understanding of the differences between our cultures, even though it appears the filmmakers obviously didn't in certain circumstances.
A short, and we mean "short" featurette is offered, with almost nothing to
speak of. There are also trailers for Godzilla 2000, Godzilla(Matthew Broderick) and Anaconda.