The Substitute 4: Failure is Not an Option

Director: Robert Radler Robert Radler

Overview

"The Substitute 4: Failure Is Not an Option comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.77:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a Spanish soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. There are no subtitles, but the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by director Robert Radler, behind-the-scenes footage, deleted scenes, and a still photo gallery. This is an inexpensive, extras laden release from Artisan."

Product Details

Release Date:	10/23/2001
UPC:	0012236117360
Original Release:	2000
Rating:	R
Source:	LIONSGATE - 600000-AEC LGE
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:31:00
Sales rank:	26,143

Special Features

16:9 widescreen version; Commentary by director Robert Radler; Photo gallery; English 5.1 Dolby Digital; Spanish 2.0 Dolby Digital; Deleted scenes; Cast & crew information; Production notes with behind-the-scenes footage; Digitally mastered; Scene access; Interactive menus

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Angie Everhart	Jenny
Tim Abell	Devlin
Scott Miles	Buckner
John Michael Weatherly	Cadet Mauk
Bill Nunn	Luther
Patrick Kilpatrick	Commandant Brack
J. Don Ferguson	General Teague
Grayson Fricke	Ted Teague
Simon Rhee	Lim
Brian Beegle	Fry
Samantha Thomas	Harmon
Lori Beth Edgman	Cunningham
Mohamed T. El Emam	Robson
K.C. Powe	Slimy
Lonnie Smith	Yuler
Laura Shay	Griffin Dixie
Treat Williams	Karl Thomasson

Technical Credits

Dan Gurskis

Robert Radler	Director,Producer
Thomas J. Busch	Executive Producer
Teresa Foshee	Special Effects
Darwin Hensley	Special Effects
Simon Rhee	Stunts
Bob Shelley	Special Effects
James Tarzia	Casting
Dan Gurskis	Screenwriter

Editorial Reviews

Within the silly confines of the direct-to-video action genre, this retread is fairly typical. Model/actress Angie Everhart, among others, provides the T & A, while formerly respected actor Treat Williams continues his undercover sting operation in the world of low-budget quickies by handling the ass-kicking duties for the third time in a row. The plot for this installment is actually fairly comprehensible and the military academy setting even injects a little variety into the franchise. Kitted out in fatigues, and, in some cases, swastikas and buzz cuts, the young actors (such as Scott Miles) acquit themselves with professionalism if not inspiration. Given the proportion of Hollywood action flicks that merely break even or actually lose money, it's hard to make fun of a movie like The Substitute 4, which probably earned money for its producers thanks to its microscopic budget and easy distribution via rental outlets and cable channels. This is a film that knows its audience, doesn't insult it, and delivers more credible action, a sturdier plot, and more famous bare breasts than it needs to. In short, The Substitute 4 exceeds its admittedly low expectations.