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Romance and Adventure with this Loch Ness story Will Laura (Joely Richardson), owner of the pub beside Loch Ness, get the man, Dr. Dempsey (Ted Danson)? It's expected from the start, when they meet in confrontation. It's about as predictable as the doctor/scientist getting the facts and a real photo of "Nessie," the monster. But, what will happen if he gets the photo, and wants the girl? How can he save his career and grab the sassy lass as well? It's the progress of the relationship between those two as well as other characters that makes this movie worth the viewing.Laura's little girl, Isabel (Kirsty Graham), red head and blue eyed lassie with an accent and facial expressions that will melt your heart, opens the eyes of adults with her powers of knowing and seeing. She's almost worth the movie price all by herself. Watch her closely, what a grande bonny job of playing this wee lass.I'd rank this up there with "The Water Horse." Both are good films for everyone to see. A must for Nessie fans and anyone loving views or stories of Scotland.

A great movie I generally do not appreciate "chick flicks," which is what i thought this would be, until i saw it. it was funny, romantic, and had a great deal of class as well, which is truly an achievement for a movie of this genre.julia was both funny and serious, and she truly portrayed this character excellently. i would recommend this scintillating film to anyone who either likes romance or likes julia roberts. even if you aren't a fan, you'll get a good laugh!

Perfect I waited for months for the release of the second seson because I am definitely a fan of the show. I watched during the season so I just wanted to add the DVD to my collection.

Compared to the original motion picture, this was horrible The first "Blade Runner" was so good, especially with the story being told by Harrison Ford. The director's cut did not include this and much of the story is missed. Also, there was a scene with a unicorn...quite bizarre. If you get the original motion picture in stock, let me know as soon as possible because this one (the Director's Cut) was a waste of money.

Sean Connery's Best Bond Of the six original 007 movies that Sean Connery did, I rate this one as his best. Jill St. John is a magnicifent Bond Girl, Shirley Bassey is her usual brilliant self in the theme song, Blofeld is as sinister as any villan Bond has faced and Jimmy Dean is as eccentric as Howard Hughes. On top of that we get the deadly team of Mr. Kidd and Mr. Wint truly having a gay time of it. And Q loves those Vegas slot machines!As a personal note, it was a relief when Connery came back to rescue the series in "Diamonds" after the disappointing Geroge Lazenby experiment. I've probably watched this movie 50 times since and still haven't tired of it!

Great continuation to FFVII There are over 700 reviews to this so I'll keep it short. I bought the Blu-ray version.Great movie. If you loved the game, you should love the movie. It was great to see the characters come to life in the movie. The game was such a classic but there was no voice acting in the game. I have to say that they made each character exactly they way I pictured they would be. From the voices to the interactions, to the story. It's amazing. The blu-ray version is longer and well worth the extra time. It even explains some of the back story from FFVII so it does help for people that haven't played the game. It actually combines all three versions of the film to one - hence the name Advent Child Complete. It's the final version of the movie.The movie did do good in sales. It was the #1 best-selling Japanese anime movie in North America in 2006 and it won best anime feature at the American Anime Awards in 2007. If you own the original DVD, I would highly recommend you get the blu-ray version.If you have seen spirits within and not played the game, then you might not get the movie. I would only suggest to everyone that gave this a 1 or 2 star review to play the game or buy the blu-ray version that has a lot of the back story. If you are planning to buy this just because you saw spirits within, I would not recommend it until you play the original FFVII game. You won't appreciate the characters, the story, the interactions, the feelings, etc. until you have been through the game.IMO, buying this movie and giving it a bad review without ever playing the game doesn't make sense. It's like buying the blu-ray version without owning a blu-ray player. It just doesn't make sense. It's like saying Chewbacca lives on Endor with the Ewoks. Why would an 8 foot tall Wookie live on a planet with 3 foot tall Ewoks? It just doesn't make sense. I know I just used the wookie defense from Southpark but I hope you get the point.If you have a PS3, you can buy or download the original game and play through it (Yes PS1 games will play on PS3) or it's on the PSP. Do everyone a favor and play the game first before seeing this movie and giving it a bad review!

Great artistic film This film is the first thriller made in Mexico. The photography, the music, and the acting are excellent. Very sophisticated and somewhat disturbing. The story is good. The script is based on a research made by the director Daniel Gruener on witchcraft and old supernatural beliefs in Latin America. Even though the subject (witchcraft) is kind of unbelievable, the script was well written. The end of the movie is great.

Bloodsport is super fun I had lots of fun watching the fights in this movie, the were wicked, I wish JCVD would make more movies like this and the Quest. If you like fighting or martial arts watch it

A refreshing and new kind of animated feature I believe this movie might go down in history as the one that cemented computer animated features as a viable and artistic form of film. Sure, Toy Story was the first, but as an overall package (writing, character depth, plot, lack of childishness and sterotypes, etc.) Mr. Incredible blows Woody out of the universe.Congratulations to Bary Bird for having the guts to break the mold. We are gratefully spared so many aspects that, for whatever reason, just needed to be in every previous animated film. There is no montage with a sappy song in the background when a leading character comes to grip that life isn't what he/she thought (think Buzz Light Year when he learned he was a toy, or Jessie the Cow Girl when she found out her owner didn't lover her any more). There are no talking side-kick pets (think every Disney film ever made). There is no celebrity doing the main theme song (Disney again).Instead there is just a great story with characters which, except for their super powers, are just like you and me. We can relate to them! Even the bad guy Syndrome breaks the mold. He isn't the creepy, gross, disgusting bad guy we all love to hate that is in all the Disney movies (think Jafar and Uncle Scar). He's more of a "revenge of the little guy" character who just didn't quit understand, and even though he's bad, we still find ourselves liking him just a little.Our leading family of supers, at all outward appearances, is a very normal family. Dad hates his job, mom worries about the kids, the teenage daughter is insecure, the son is a troublemaker, and as a family they are loving but also slightly dysfunctional. The story really kicks into high gear when Syndrome arrives on the scene and the family must bond together to defeat him.The only complaint I might have is that with a running time of almost two hours it's a tad long, but that's easily overlooked as it holds your attention throughout.Good job, Pixar, and keep up the good work.

I think it is great it keeps you laughing. It is a great movie. I recomend you see it or buy it from amazon.com it is a movie that you can keep watching.

very good family cartoon Very cute family movie.Its perfect for the whole family,and very entertaining.The soundtarck score is great,and it adds the movie a musical "Style" The most irritating carecter in the movie is Drake.He is so anniong,that I could .... him personally.

Bring a tissue. What can you say about a movie that was nearly perfect. Right from the beginning you get a feeling for who exactly William Wallace is. Seeing how the Scots were persecuted by the English was upsetting. Even more upsetting because it happened. It's hard to understand that one person could do so much just to get freedom for his people. There's even a bit of romance in this movie for that added touch. I guarantee you'll love this movie.

Planet of the Apes tv series I thought the tv series was very interesting in that it was comical in a good way. Unlike the movies, the whole family could watch the shows together. There were some intense moments but all in all, the shows were watchable. Granted some people may not be as interested in the series as they were in the movies, but as for me, I liked the series because of the comical and friendship the two astronant and Galen the chimpanzee had throughout the series.

Better than expected When I found out that Lucas and Peyton were off the show, I was very disappointed.I did not think they would be able to coninue the show well without those 2 characters. But, with the new characters, the show is still as amazing as its always been. Very entertaining season, I could not stop watching it!

Crap, pure and simple Let me get to the point, this movie is a waste of 2 hours.Period.I watched it on DVD along witgh a friend of mine and all we were both yawning about 20 minutes into the movie; this continued until the end.My biggest compaints:- John Woo's obsession with slow-motion shots. I hate them. And in this movie, they are a dime a dozen.- The excessive use of the flesh-mask... Three or four times the darn thing got used; and by the second time you can already tell that they guy is wearing it.- Story is bland at best.- Action is so-so at best, only high point was motorcycle chase at the end.- The end sucks.Notice how I am not complaining about how "fantastic" or "unbelievable" this movie is... When I watch something called MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, I expect it to be unbelievable, so that was not a problem for me.I would also like to state that I liked the first one quite a bit.Skip this movie if you can. You have been warned.

Other reviews talk about the cliches, but I disagree... I suppose there were "cliches" in this flick. But they were appropriate. Brashear was an extraordinary man. He rose above inestimable odds. His life is an inspiration. Cliche-ish? I suppose. But makes for a great movie.This movie was a powerful message about fighting and ultimately prevailing against all odds. I loved it. I was moved to tears before we were much past the opening credits. Anyone who has really fought to rise above their "place" in life will love this movie.The language *is* rough (that's an understatement) but there are several subtle themes woven throughout the movie. Both hubby and I listened closely - not wanting to miss one single word of the dialogue. It's *that* kind of movie.

Not a beautiful movie. I didn't care for Crazy/Beautiful with Kirsten Dunst and Jay Hernandez, totally over-rated and there was no passion, just two teens all over eachother. Dunst is not a spectacular actress like everyone thinks she is, she's not sexy whatsoever, she tries really hard to be in this film, flashing her navel and parading around in her underwear. Hernandez on the other and is a cutiepie and an ok actor. Dunst's character Nicole is mentally-disturbed and her love for Carlos is threatened when her dad (Bruce Davidson) tries to end their relationship. He is from the wrong side of the tracks, just the same old, boring formula used in practically every film. Nothing engaging here, I'd pass on this teen drama.

Liked the movie? You'll LOVE the DVD! "The Matrix" is destined to join that pantheon of cult classic Sci-Fi movies, like Blade Runner and Tron. The story, to non-SciFi fans, is probably predictable and weak. But the environment created to tell the story is very deep. With two, count 'em -- two, sequels in the works, you better get this excellent DVD (it's got lots of extras) so you're up on the story before the next one comes out! enjoy!

"Wake up. Time to die." Length:: 4:12 MinsSorry about the quality (or lack thereof) of the video segment; I had like 15 minutes to git 'er done and this was the only take where I didn't blank out and stare at the camera for half a minute.So "Blade Runner: The Final Cut" is finally here after over 25 years of waiting and the million dollar question is: do I double dip? The answer is an absolute "yes". Even if the 3 1/2 hours of documentary on this measly two-disc edition isn't enough, you can always upgrade to one of the killer boxed-sets available and get the other versions of the film as well. Not that anybody in their right mind would want to see the lame tacked-on "happily ever after" BS ending that was forced onto the theatrical cut instead of this or the director's cut. If special features and alternate cuts aren't your thing, there's still the fact that this restored edition looks and sounds AMAZING. Make no mistake, this is the treatment one should expect from a classic film of this caliber. Eat it, George Lucas. "Blade Runner" is an absolute necessity for sci-fi fans or film buffs in general and this is the way you wanna see it. After seeing Ridley Scott's realistic and gritty vision of the future here and inAlienit is really hard to picture our future being any other way.Buy it. Buy it now. Buy it for your friends. Buy it for the children. Buy it because you love film.

Landmark film Excellent print with previously deleted scenes included help make this movie more accessible than previous versions. This is a landmark film in the history of cinema and should be viewed as such. Would suggest to those interested to get a copy of the Lillian Gish book about D.W.Griffith and read it prior to viewing film to understand what a technical achievement the movie is and why it is worth seeing.

Waste of 2 or so hours of my life I can just imagine the writer's thought-process:"Let's see, we've got massive tornados in L.A., tidal wave engulfing NYC, an almost immediate deep-freeze that kills instantly, and a sick character who needs medication or she will die, what could make this better? Wolves! Yes, we need escaped wolves."Sheesh. If anyone thinks the CGI effects in this movie are fabulous, they've obviously never seen a real wolf. Those things weren't even close.Oh, and let's not forget the zoo that keeps the bears, sheep, and wolves right next to each other in a small building. Riiight.I spent most of the movie either laughing at the absurdity of the scenario, and getting nauseated by the "sentimental" scenes.I'm not even going to go into the horrible plot, cliches galore, and all of the other just plain wrong things about this movie. I'm not going to touch on the overt environmental and political messages that probably did more damage to real and important climate concerns - since from the reviews it seems some people actually believed this was even remotely plausible, while others used it to deepen their hatred of "greenies".Don't waste your time with this one. There are far better movies of this genre. And there are far better ways to learn about global warming.

Weepers Sleepers The pain is almost palpable...I'm referring, of course, to storyline, not the acting of "pain" in this film.I was sort of settling myself in the mood of watching a good horror film with my fiancee, after having told her that what I heard; it sounded good...and squirmed with embarrassment as the film unfolded.Please read no further if you HAVEN'T seen the film. Suffice it to say that you really should save yourself the agony if you haven't.The film could easily have ended if a parent had driven the car.(film)Brother: Did not!Sister: Did too!Brother: Did not!Sister: Did too!(divine intervention from parent): You kids either shut up or I'm going to turn this car around!!Other problems with this movie:1. Our demonic creature, invincible--even invulnerable--and scary, can fly...yes, FLY...yet feels compelled to drive (yes, DRIVE) around incognito in a truck stolen from the DUEL (nod to a good film by Spielberg) studio lot in a disguise that would have made DARKMAN say, "Oh, please."2. Is this creature scary?*Yes!*After you?*Oh, yes, please someone stop it!*Is it eating a victim?*Why, yes it is...let's watch, sis, whaddya say?*Most people run when they have a chance, but not our "static" duo...they're going to watch every gruesome moment as our hero...um...demon begins to eat someone's head.3. The scarecrow scene. Was there a point? Did the demon really feel compelled to use a ruse that was devised more to scare the audience then to serve any meaningful purpose within the story's context? Also, what was up with the CATS???? The movie was creepy enough without some deranged woman who attempts to be creepy, but is just downright eccentric and in need of better lighting for her house. Advice: use Yellow Pages.4. Victims. Victims galore. Over 500 and counting in a deserted area. Did anyone ever think of looking? Even if they were all travelers, you think that the dragnet of law enforcement would sit and ponder, "You know, those darned kids took the same route as the other 498 other missing cases in this darned area. Maybe we should ask that weird fellow at the abandoned building over yonder...seems kinda strange that there is a truck parked in front of it. *spitting and bell sound*"5. Jeepers Creepers...where did you get those eyes...was this really meant to shock us at the end? Oh, the demon took the little fellow's eyes...what a surprise.6. The CAR. Oh, that hurt the most. I could almost hear the director saying, "Hey, Bob. This scene needs some tension. Whaddya think?" Bob: "Oh, I've got it!! How about making the car difficult to start?!? We haven't done that before!!" (repeat 6 times -- but when it's not necessary, make sure the car starts just fine like when they decide to run over the demon). It was the first time that I can recall actually moaning out loud in a film every time I heard the engine grind.With some rework and common sense, this story could have worked beautifully. It's also nice to see a horror story that serves to perpetuate itself by not making us wonder if the demon died, but to let the demon survive. But the arguing between the two main characters who somehow manage to develop an undying bond near the film's end, a pointless psychic, a creature that obviously has no need for disguise if it can survive being run over by a car several times, law enforcement that practices "let's stay in a huddle so one grenade could take us out" tactics, and so on, was enough to make me say, "What was that? And did you get the license plate number?"

Resident's Point of View As a mormon and a resident of Brigham City, I loved this movie. The acting was great, and there are a few shortcomings in the writing, but you would never notice them unless you were looking for faults. The movie is very accurate to the traditions of Brigham City and it's large mormon population. The suspenseful writing keeps you on the edge of your seat and the surprise twist at the end is great. Dutcher directing and acting in this film. This movie was the greatest thing that ever happenend to this small mormon town smack dab in the middle of no where.

4th season...Not the best, but keeps you wathcing. In this season, so much comes into play that you see later on in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series. Oz leaves, Willow discovers her lesbian sexuality, they all go to collage (except for Xander). Buffy meets Riely,and discover the Iniciative. So much happens in this eason and it is vital to all Buffy lovers!

Greatest Bond of them all.... Definitely the best of the James Bond films....the editor-turned-director wanted to make a Bond film like no other and certainly succeeded--with faster cutting in the action scenes, on-location shooting, less emphasis on gadgets, a more serious tone and a somewhat depressing ending, the next film with Sean Connery must have seemed like quite a let-down.... Too bad they did not continue with Lazenby.... The blu-ray audio and video are fantastic.... Good extra feature documentary....good stuff....

More fun than most fighting anime - or movies Ayane's High Kick is a smart, entertaining comic anime. It doesn't really break new ground in the genre, and its ending leaves you hanging, but the character designs are appealing, the plot doesn't become boring, the humor is effective, and the fighting scenes are remarkably devoid of the flashy stuff found in yawners like Fatal Fury. The story's about Ayane -yet another Japanese high school student- and her goal to become a professional wrestler. But before this turns into Metal Fighters Miku, a Muay Thai kickboxing coach tricks her into training at his low-rent 'dojo.' The result is Ayane ending up in two kickboxing matches that play out more like a Jean-Claude Van Damme movie than a typical anime fight, with a surprising amount of drama and attention to technical detail. Of course, like a Van Damme movie, the ending is predictable, although you end up wishing Ayane could have pounded on her annoying B-ko-like opponent a little longer. Mostly Ayane's High Kick stands out because its characters and situations are just a bit out of the typical anime mold, and its offbeat humor sometimes takes you by surprise (like the coach's day job and Ayane's brother playing Tekken). Unfortunately, the two episodes that make up the DVD are a pilot for a TV series that never happened - according to U.S. Manga Corps, there are no sequels. This, unfortunately is typical for anime. And this would have made a cool series, too. Notably on the DVD, there is an option to view only the fighting scenes (a useful bonus), although this disk continues USMC's bad habit of not crediting the Japanese voice actors. Really tacky. Still, Ayane's High Kick is one of their best offerings on DVD. Not brilliant, but really entertaining, and better than Fatal Fury - or the latest Van Damme flick.

Amazing artistic accomplishment All elements of this film were beautifully crafted and expertly performed. An ingenious concept: the obscenity trial, the biographical background, the recreation of the words and emotions and the fifties. Excellent work by the director, the actors and the visual artists. A fascinating glimpse into the most important writers linking the Beat Generation to the changes about to happen in the 60s.

*N Sync are my space cowboys Irrespective of the fact the only 2 songs I can get emotionally invested in are "Tearin' Up My Heart" and "It's Gonna Be Me." It was an overall great concert and consequently a great DVD. It has over 30 camera angles, the costume changes were great, the "I Got Paid" performance was a bit disappointing but that is more so due to my spite of the selection process for who qualifies to dance with *N Sync and how only bimbos seemed to qualify.That aside, it is a great purchase especially if you want to at some stage memorise the 'It's Gonna Be Me" since it is the Thriller dance of our post generation Y Generation.

papillion Wow. Steve McQueen is one of the best. This is a great movie. I loved it. Delivery was great. Packaging was secure. Not rolling around like some of the videos I have received. Thanks for a great movie.

A world long lost, twice removed from our own... Noel Coward's homage to the bygone era of Edwardian England. A long and somewhat lumpy script tracks one upper-upper class family's trials through 1899-1933, as their paths intersect the Boer War, WWI, and the Titanic... Oddly enough, considering Coward's bon vivant temprament, the movie seems to condemn the libertine sensibilities of the Jazz Era (great glimpses of the action, though, including a gay couple exchanging gifts in a nightclub...) and exalts the more traditional English reserve. An interesting film, although in retrospect WWII loomed large in the background...

Entertaining Much better story and character developement than the last one in the trilogy (Dark Knight Rises) and really good to watch again before watching the last one

Special Edition Review I see that some of the reviews below must refer to an older release of the disc. The Special Edition is a single sided disc. The opening menu provides the viewer with the option to watch the film as it was shown in cinemas or to watch it with extra footage (the default setting).I find this film to be highly enjoyable. Its not too taxing but it has a sense of adventure lacking in other films. There is a sense of wonder about this film that makes it watchable (sadly the TV series lacks the film's charm, pace and sense of wonder and imagination).The only negative point regarding the DVD is the picture quality. The film is okay until the scene when Ra's ship first lands. As the dust swirls the picture quality noticeably drops - evidently there were problems trying to compress this image and in order to avoid artefacting something had to give. In spite of this the film is watchable, the overall picture quality varies from 10/10 to 7/10. I doubt that this will spoil anyone else's enjoyment. For those who prefer 200% technical perfction from any film I doubt that there is any DVD, video cassette in existence that can satisfy them.

This show is BIG!! People!!! Let me tell you something. This show is BIG!!!! It's Paul Stanley documented on stage and in person! There is no reason for anyone who likes great rock n roll music to not have this in their DVD collection. It captures the whole essential Paul Stanley at his BEST!! If your a KISS fan you will LOVE it!!! If your a fan of Rockstar: INXS and Rockstar: Supernova you will love it as well, as the house band from those shows backed Paul Stanley up in true rock and roll mortality! Director Louis Antonelli's perception of the the show is "Brilliant"!!

good scenery, but not very interesting. This review is for the Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film.Coup de Torchon, known also as "Clean Slate" is better translated as "Wipe of the Cloth" as a cloth would clean a slate chalkboard.This film is set in the year 1938 on the eve of World War II and is about a recist white policeman in Senegal, (then called French West Africa) who always looks the other way when a crime is committed. One day he goes berserk and starts killing people.I found this movie to be boring but loved the scenery of the village.The DVD has a US theatrical trailer for a special feature along with an interview with the director and an alternate ending presented by the director.

A must for monster fans I likely missed a lot of "in jokes" and/or political references due to The Host being a Korean film (in addition, I cannot read the signs and other visual cues that may or may not exist throughout the movie). The monster looks great. The visual effects are far better than I was lead to believe that they would be (except for a fire thing near the end -- No accounting for how poor it is compared to the truly excellent, sometimes exceptional, work throughout the rest of the movie.) Biggest weakness is the "lead" character -- It's just really hard to truly empathize with him despite the situation. Not the actor's fault; it's a weakness in the story.

In love w/Cinderella This classic movie is a favorite in our house. It is a great version. The songs and imagery. My little girl is in love with this movie. We watch it over and over. Great purchase.

Michael, do you renounce Satan? 'The Godfather, Part II' is often considered the best sequel ever made. Although it is a powerful and moving story, the film has deep flaws that are not revealed upon initial viewings. First of all, the movie has many of the fine qualities that made the original movie a classic. All the performances are incredible and emotional; Al Pacino give one of the best performances I've ever seen. The complex story is slowly and subtly developed by Coopola's nearly unmatched talent as a director. Certain moments are so haunting and unforgettable, they have become classic moments in the history of film-making. I don't need to tell which sequences these are because so many people are already familiar with them.With all the great things the movie has going for it, 'Part II' has a lot of flaws that reveal themselves after careful viewings. The flashbacks nearly ruin the movie. Although they explain the beginnings of the Corleone family, they greatly deter the on - going struggle of Michael with his enemies and his own family. The flashbacks also make the movie way too long. The failed murder attempt of Frankie Pentangeli is so confusing I couldn't figure out who was doing what. The film should have done a better job of explaining the pre-Castro Cubian situation to the viewer; the actions of the rebels and the rioting are also confusing. Kay (Michael's wife) and Fredo (Michael's brother) have sudden bursts of anger that come out of nowhere. The film does a poor job of showing beforehand why the two characters were so mad at Michael.Nonetheless, 'The Godfather, Part II' has many positives that outweigh the negatives. If anything, one should just see the movie for the performance given by Al Pacino. Al Pacino commands the movie by stealing every scene he is in. His character is frightening, untouchable, cold, calculating, and invincible. It is one of the most awesome displays of acting ever put on film.

Good plot, good film, hedious adaptation Tom Clancy knows how to make vivid and realistic stories, because he walked in the halls of power and really understands about politics, the military and secret services. "The sum of all fears" is no exception, and shows how a determined partie with the right connections can begin a series of events that leads to a war with dire consequences. This film, although changing lots of plot, character and faction elements, keeps the main substance of the novel: Fear will tear us apart.Especially in europe we believe that we live in a state of grace and permanent peace, but it's so fragile that we must cherish it. This film and novel is really a cautionary tale.This Jack Ryan is a freshman in the CIA, not the hardened sub-director we're used to, and Ben Affleck fulfills the role quite well. Morgan Freeman is great as a top CIA executive; charismatic and with great leadership characteristics, easy stuff for such a good actor.Secondary roles like the russian president and the american operative are also well played, leaving their mark.The story itself as some "reality checks", like the secret services almost omnipotence, a walk in post nuclear bomb Baltimore, total discardance of nuclear Electro Magnetic Pulse (although the commentaries of Tom Clancy state that a small weapon probably would not knock out the entire network of com nods) or the fist fight with the big nazi (why????).Good entertainment with a message. Common sense and wisdom must always be present in politics, especially when we have weapons that can destroy us all.The extras in the DVD are quite good; explaining how was done the main scenes that required most special fx (like the effects of the explosion, or the A4 being shotdown); there are also interviews with the actors, and great commentaries from Tom Clancy (don't forget to watch this film a second time with the commentaries on - they should have hired Mr. clancy as an adviser...the film would be better). Three stars for the extras.

Sheer delight I may not be as well versed in the technical end of Disney movies but this film is my favorite Disney film. I originally saw it during its initial theatrical release when I was a child. I maintain that the detail in the scenes is amazing. The clocks in Gepetto's shop are a wonderful experience itself. The detail that was put into these early hand drawn animated features is flawless. I just can't immagine any one today doing all that work on any film. Now all that work is done with computers and although the films look wonderful, there is something magical about an old hand drawn Disney flick. The updating of the film onto Blu-ray is amazing. It is clear and sparkles. I had purchased Pinocchio on VHS when it was released a few years ago but this is a vast improvement.

Real history.... without all the propoganda. I've only gotten through the first 3 DVD's of the set, but from what I've seen so far, this is an excellent documentary. It's ironic that the economic conditions that led to Hitler's rise to power mirror those here in the U.S. The fact that so many are willing to give up their civil rights to stave off perceived fears....but back to the DVD. Here in the USA we only know about several events of WWII, (Pearl Harbor, Normandy assault, Iwo Jima, and Hiroshima)but there were so many lives lost before we even entered the war. This set is not some romanticized version of the war, which we are so use to seeing. It is war as the way it should be seen. As I stated earlier, I have not watched all 13 DVD's yet but it is ironic to hear Anglos voice their opposition to being enslaved, yet most of the participants of the war had colonized other non-whites. If you are a war history buff or ex-military such as myself, this is a very well put together set.

Yes, it's depressing-that's what's great about it. It's also honest-something people avoid if things might get messy. People cheat-it happens every day. The lighting, music and slow pacing only accentuate the melacholy mood of the film. I love depressing movies-music too. There's no escaping the truth for these characters. It's painful. Betrayal always is-eventually. If you don't like depressing stuff, this movie will turn you off-even if you like the leads. Pollack's direction is perfect for the material-something I imagine he did on purpose. This is adult material-it's just that adults don't usually like to deal with difficult issues.The two weak points of the film are the side story and the romance. The friendship between the two leads is believable-the romance is not. However, the film is so dreary that even these two items don't take away from the film's power. Marrying someone is no guarantee of fidelity. There is a darkness about humans that lies in their desire to please themselves-even at the cost of hurting the one they love most. That, and you will never really know the darkest recesses of the one you love 'til they rip your heart out and leave you "in the shadow of the light from a black sun".

Very Disappointed First off, did everyone read the book. I did, and it was a great book, very detailed, loved it. Maybe it's just me but I wanted to see all the characters from the novel. Everyone and everything Astrid came in touch with. She didn't even have the scars on her body from the dog attack, which was very significant to the story. You never got to see how Astrid grew up with all the moving around, it was mentioned in the movie, but it wasn't even the correct amount of times. I gave it two stars only because Pfeiffer played her role perfectly.

Suspense More than a Bloodbath Dirty Harry is credited with reinvigorating the police crime drama. Eastwood is the quintessential no-nonsense cop who values common sense above procedure. Andy Robinson was picked by the director from an off-Broadway production where he was continually falling down the stairs. When he auditioned, he was covered with bruises. They figured that was dedication. The DVD doesn't offer many extras which is probably too much to expect these many years after its initial release. It does offer some print commentary about how the film was written for Sinatra and turned down by Newman as well as interesting tidbits about the locations. "Dirty Harry" is a suspense picture, building to the final climaxes steadily. The body count is about 6 or 7 in the picture; so it is not a bloodbath. The scenes with Hot Mary and in the strip club offer flashes of T&A, tame these decades later, but still giving the sleazy flavor. Eastwood makes the picture one you'll want in your collection. When the mayor asks him what he's been doing about the crime, he quips, "I've been sitting on my ass for the last 45 minutes waiting for you." It's worth checking out again!

An outstanding classic starring Jimmy Stewart and Carole Lombard What can go wrong in a movie produced by David Selznick, and starring Jimmy Stewart and Carole Lombard? The answer is nothing, nothing at all. The movie (1939) is brilliantly directed by John Cromwell, sets the stage for future classics such as "Penny Serenade (1941)" and "It's a Wonderful Life (1946)." Newsweek wrote in its review that they were "perfectly cast in the leading roles." This is a family drama about a young couple, named John Mason (James Stewart) and Jane Mason (Carole Lombard), who get married after just one date during John's stay in Boston. When they get back to New York, obviously everyone is surprised; an overpowering and overbearing curmudgeon, named Joseph Doolittle (Charles Coburn) as John's boss at the law firm who is unhappy that John didn't marry his daughter Eunice (Ruth Weston), and Jane's annoying mother-in-law Harriet Mason (Lucile Watson). The problems are typical especially for Jane Mason, after constant complaints and comments of her mother in law that Jane can't cook or clean, and the financial problems created by unexpected responsibility of a new baby on the way. The real star of the movie is Carole Lombard who offers spectacular performance as a newly wed woman trying to do her best, while offering a dinner party for John's boss, or trying to cope with house maids leaving the Mason family after constantly being harassed by Harriet Mason, or advising John as how to stand up for his rights as a man with his boss when asking for a fair wage. Things get worse as John's boss offers a pay cut due to shrinking business, and the new born is seriously sick, and only a serum from Salt Lake City could save the child. As the drama unfolds, everyone pitch in to help, a pilot from Salt Lake City offer to fly in a bad snow storm risking his own life, and John's boss offering to help financially, and emotionally. At the end all ends well and everyone is happy, and John is back in the driver's seat at the law firm.The story is set during Christmas time, and singing of Auld Lang Syne during New Year's eve is reminiscent of It's a Wonderful Life; while it is heart warming to hear that song, the real tragedy unfolds as the entire set watches the medicine being flown in a private single seat plane during a severe snow storm..It is a sad irony to watch Carole Lombard playing as a young mother. In real life, happily married to Clark Gable, she was desperate to have a child but sadly that dream remained unfulfilled after the tragic plane crash in Las Vegas in January 1942. Just before boarding the plane, Carole had addressed her fans, saying, "Before I say goodbye to you all, come on and join me in a big cheer! V for Victory" President Franklin D. Roosevelt admired her patriotism, and declared her the first woman killed in the line of duty during the war, and posthumously awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom.1.The Songs Of Robert Burns, Volumes 1 & 2

100% Five Stars !!!!!! Just look at the other reviews. This movie is 100% Five stars. That is the best way I can describe it. Finally, I can not believe it !!

A beloved trip down memory lane In the Summer of '69, I was in broadcasting school in Atlanta (I was a DJ back when it was fun). A crowd of us headed over to the Atlanta Rock Festival, joining roughly 250,000 other fans who heard Mountain live for the first time, and saw Jimi Hendrix preview his Woodstock performance. A few days later, everyone was talking about a show coming up in NY that was going to be even bigger. We HAD to go.Some reviewers might complain about the video quality, although I think it is great. However, for me it simply is a mnemonic to a much greater, IMAX-quality memory.What I really like is the remastered sound. On my new 7.1 sound system, it is gloriously authentic!If you are of the younger crowd and have heard us hippie geezers talk about Woodstock, here is your chance to see as complete a rendering of the experience as you will find anywhere. And, if you were there, please take advantage of this wonderful time machine and revisit the pastures (and quagmires) of our youth.

An ABSOLUTE must have I saw the movie and it was the greatest! I loved it! Its about two identical children who don't know each other. One is named Allysa. She is a 9 yr old genius. Her father is crazily wealthy. He is going to marry a snobby, child hating, lady. Amanda is a 9 yr old orphan who is watched over by Diane, who adores her. Amanda has an edge. She is crazy and loves trickery. She likes to play lots of sports like baseball and footall. When the two strangers meet on accident in the woods, they play switch places for a day and Amanda and Allysa work together to show Roger, (Allysa's dad) how terrible that snob is and they pair up Diane and Roger. This is a humored movie that touches the heart and makes your funny bone rattle!

I Know Who Made A Terrible Movie You can't put all the blame for this awful movie on Lindsay Lohan.Face it, any movie that features a jarring cameo by late-night wingnut radio host Art Bell to give an oddball angle to an already convoluted story is in serious trouble.Even after seeing Lindsay Lohan's chaotic, hard-partying life splashed on the tabloids and the Internet every week, I was still a little surprised by her appearance in this movie. She looks older than she is and her voice is way too raspy to be playing an innocent high school student. If you're renting or buying this movie to see her as a stripper, forget it. TV movies of the week on regular television are more erotic (and revealing).The story? I read the script before seeing the movie and I still had a tough time with it. It's confusing, there isn't a sympathetic person in sight, the serial killer angle is gross and pointless.There wasn't one believable scene in this movie. Limbs rot and drop off a twin because a serial killer mutilates the other. Lightning strikes can be seen in a subterranean basement where no daylight is ever shown. A 98-pound girl holds a powerful killer's arm in a door while she saws his hand off--and he apparently waits for her to finish. What difference does it make if an artificial leg "loses" its battery? It's still an artificial leg, right? You could spend the entire movie pointing out the contrivances that keep this mess going.We have yet to see how many Razzies this bad movie will win (aren't they just before the Oscars?). Now that I've seen it, I know how I would vote.

Top notch nature doc I have seen many documentaries about the Galapagos islands and I find this one to be the most vivid and engaging. It is a fascinating overview and the filmakers have captured a cornocopia of dazzling displays of life in this "one of a kind" place. It's a shorter presentation than the heavyweight BBC documentaries like "Planet Earth" and "The Blue Planet", but it feels complete and satisfying. The narration is unobtrusive and full of illuminations, and the viewer is rewarded for repeat viewings with subtle details that add up in the bigger context. I find it hard to believe anyone could argue against "Darwin's theory of evolution" after watching "Galapagos".

A creepy review of Predator This movie: awesome...Except for the face of Jessie Ventura, it's a flawless action alien blow-up flic. Arnold plays the good guy with brains and brawn and a foreign woman to boss around. He does this well while bossing the hell out of pretty much everyone and thing in sight.The Predator is this grotesque, liver spot-covered, balding Bob Marley--except it's an alien. It has cool gadgets too, and disgusting ways of skinning people and drying them in trees. The dried corpses almost look tasty, hanging there like Oberto jerky......Anyone ever hear of Ed Gein? No? Good...good...

Seminal to UFO 'Abduction' Mythology This film is wonderfully cheap, awkward, and earnest. The director has a few successful scenes where a creepy mood is achieved, and there is a kind of plausibility throughout if one is able to accept the concept of an entire universe contained on studio back lots with virtually no money. I don't know why, but the scifi and horror films of this cheap, primitive, paranoid era were more fun than those made nowadays.Besides its innate aesthetic value, this film is notable for an early featured role for the great Peter Graves, who died about a month prior to me writing this review. Mr. Graves' performance here is certainly not Oscar-worthy, but if one imagines the circumstances under which this film was undoubtedly made, he acquits himself well.Another noteworthy thing: this film features a storyline in which alien space travelers abduct a USAF pilot and perform mysterious and creepy surgery on him, leaving him with a strange scar and the gap in his memory that ufologists call 'missing time.' Missing time and secret alien medical procedures have become a cliché of modern UFO mythology, but this is the earliest film I have seen to feature these concepts.The aliens are bug-eyed creatures who dress in outfits of uncanny similarity to the costume worn by 1930's newspaper comic strip hero 'The Phantom.' Their base of operations is a typical low-budget movie cave of the type favored by the villains in Republic chapter-plays, and their equipment looks mostly like various disemboweled floor-model radios and old DuMont TV sets. Despite the limitations, the scenes containing these elements are the most effective in the film.Lovers of old-school, low-budget scifi and horror will likely enjoy this film, although perhaps not to the degree I did. Nonetheless, it is certainly worth a look if are the right type of aficionado.

It was very bad! I gave it 1 star because there were no negative stars. It's like Blair Witch Project meets a bunch of filthy mouthed retards with no continuity and no idea what they are doing.............

A Goal For All Aspiring Filmmakers Only a genius like Smith could go from film-school dropout to one of the most talented and honest filmmakers of the decade over the course of three films. First we have "Clerks," Smith's low-budget gem inspired by Richard Linklater's "Slacker" which he paid for by credit card. Then Smith surprised audiences with "Mallrats," a cult favorite once it hit video and DVD. Then Smith wrote straight from the heart and created a modern-day masterpiece -- "Chasing Amy." Loosely based on his real-life romance with Joey Lauren Adams, "Chasing Amy" is a film just about anyone can relate to, gay or straight. Criterion has given this film the recognition it deserves by loading the DVD with all kinds of extras. Future filmmakers can find hope in Smith's work and say, "if that nobody from Jersey can do it, so can I."

Loved It!!! I saw this movie at our theater. And let me say It was brilliant! My friends and I are still talking about it and we saw it almost 1 month ago. I am 14, and I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan, and I would do anything to see this movie again!

It was cool! I really dont understand why so many people hated it? Ok, I can understand that it wasnt very faithful to the book like "Interview With The Vampire" was. But Stuart Townsend And Aaliyah, suprisingly, did a good job. I think that if you see this movie without expecting it to be like the book, then you would enjoy it. Even though it may not be a oscar winning movie, or scary like other vampire movies, or completley the the novel, it still is a fun movie.

Funny and Funnier Everytime I view this classic comedy I am more entertained with it. The first time through watching this film many find their sides hurting later that day. The hummor used within the movie seems juvenille to many at first; however, there are many intellectual jokes throughout the movie. Many insights into culture of the early 90's is evident within it. Eventhough it contains a large amount of slap stick comedy the movie gets better ever time I watch it. In addition to having various type of comedy, this movie pairs two of the great comedians together to provide possibly the best movie possibly ever for comical one-liners. Lines like "Somewhere where the beer flows like wine, where the women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano". "What happened Hairy, did some little Fille break your heart?" "No, it was a girl. And to make it even worst she wrote me a John Dear letter." "Yeah, he must work out."I recommend this movie to anyone to view at least once if not own and have in their personnal collection.

I loved it. It was great. I got my order quickly. Really enjoyed the movie. I love Quentin Tarrantino movies........Uma Thurman was amazing in the movie.

Betty Davis Eyes Academy awards flew for Joseph L. Mankiewicz's homage to the "Theatre," All About Eve. His script is brilliant all the way to the last revelation. Betty Davis and young Anne Baxter play it to the hilt. Are they overacting? Well, they do play stage creatures, and Davis' swish thrills the gay community to this day. Does all the serious talk about the "Theater" seem like a snapshot of another age? Yes, nobody cares about stage plays anymore, but let's not forget that the 20th Century was a golden age of playwrights, Shaw, O'Neil, and Miller. The intellectuals took playwrights seriously because the other mass entertainment, film, would not give the thinking person the meat of life: ideas or taboo subjects like sex or racism. True, melodrama ruled Broadway, but those funny New Yorkers took it seriously. Hell, the ruminants still go to Cats.Betty Davis eyes - how wonderful she was as the aging star, Margo. "Fasten your seat belts because it's going to be a bumpy night." That's Betty's classic line when she figures out her sweet little understudy Anne Baxter is a scheming megalomaniac trying to suck the older actress dry. George Sanders in his greatest cad persona has Anne Baxter's number, while the cast is done in by the protégé. Love this film. Should watch it once a year.

fletch dvd The movie arrived in a timely manner and in excellent condition. You'd never know it was a used copy!

who says scarletts spoiled? well any one who says scarlett is spoiled is totally wrong ,she got what she wanted 1/2 the time and was so strong her life presence would knock you down ,she could take anything that came to her and i can see what she saw in ashley wilkes,cause he was different from the others she has been around ,i liked him,but any ways if you live in the south you would understand it was soo acurate,and i loved it .....if you see one movie please let it be this its so compelling and dramatic at the sunsets of tara id pay a million to see it a true story of the old south it is

Could've been a lot better than this I didn't really like the first "Star-Wars" trilogy, however, this movie is lowering bad-taste to new depthes. The plot is silly and the jokes insult the intelligence. The 2 adult main actors are too good for this movie, and their talent is wasted in the general lousiness. The kid can be a good actor, he have potential, but right now he is just a cute-face.However, the special effects are amazing, and the lightsavors are as cool as always. 2 stars and a salut for the special-effects makers.

overrated pablum Lots of people apparently consider this movie "fun". Lots of people apparently consider this movie "good". What am I missing? This is a made-for-cable "zombie/buddy comedy/romance" that is nothing more than bland crap. It's about as cutesy and stupid as you can get. Says a lot about what kind of movies people seem to like anymore though, I guess. 1 out of 5, ptoeey.

Not worth watching. The ultimate battle between good and evil? What a laugh. This was a totally boring movie that I had very little intrest in. Don't waist your money on this one.

He's Back!!! - "HALLOWEEN 4 - THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS" GREAT!After the horrible Halloween III - Season of the Witch (1983), this series needed a jump-start. This is what it got. Carpenter is gone from the series but Moustapha Akkad (master of the Halloween franchise) manages to put forth a solid film. Picking up ten years after the Haddonfield incident, Halloween 4 follows "the shape", masked-maniacle killer Michael Myers, as he terrorizes his young niece, Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris). Jamie is the daugher of the now-deceased Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis). Also in the movie is Dr. Sam Loomis, again played by the wonderful Donald Pleasance. Pleasance gives his usual top-notch performance as the doctor who forsaw the horror. If you're looking for something good to watch, give Halloween 4: The Revenge of Michael Myers a chance. It is definitely one of the better sequels.

DVD for the kidlette Before going to see Disney on Ice I wanted to familiarize my 4 year old daughter with some of the classics.It was in good condition and she loves it.

The Ultimate Trilogy Set I got this movie set for Christmas from my aunt and just love this DVD box set of Scream. This is a perfect trilogy set of Scream for any horror fan. You get this nice box set that has all of the movies of Scream and also a bonus DVD that has exclusive bonus features that you can't get any where else but on this box set of Scream. Also, if you have a computer that has a DVD-ROM, you can also access even more bonus features. I recommend this Scream box set to any fan that loves horror movies or just wants to watch all the Scream they can get. Excellent movie and perfect box set.

The Evil Men Do Lives after Them I rented "Incendies" because it was a nominee for the Best Foreign Language Oscar. I've seen a lot of good films from that category and "Incendies" is one of the best. This film is not for the weak of heart. It deals with the basest of human failures and it leaves the viewer emotionally exhausted. However, the film is well worth watching for many reasons. The acting, although not outstanding, is very good. The various characters are victims of different abuses yet most of them carry an innocence that is well-displayed. There is a variety of locations and a variety of cultural settings and issues that are very engrossing, sometimes almost too engrossing. The back and forth from present to past is very well done and greatly enhances the the suspense of the movie.The ultimate message that I took from "Incendies" was the depth to which hatred can destroy otherwise decent people. The innocence I previously mentioned about some of the characters is a key to the success of "Incendies". In a war-torn Lebanon there are good and bad but it is the innocents that make us take a personal involvement in the events that take place. What do we do with that involvement? Do we fight or flee or do we just ignore? There's not much you can ignore in "Incendies".

A triumph of DVD technologies... I always watch DVD movies through my laptop, enjoying better visual quality than on TV set. When this DVD was loaded and played on my laptop, I couldn't help suspecting that my eyes had something wrong. The video quality was so enhanced that the film looked so dfferent from what I've seen on TV.So much accustomed to the video qualities of the 1960's movies aired on TV, that I felt a little awkward and uncomfortable with its vivid full-fledged colours, but fortunately, my eyes adapted themselves quickly to its colours, as the film ran on.With a supplement disc, this DVD version is a "must-have", if you are real fans of musical movies. To me, this DVD is the first one that is constantly inducing me to buy a DVD player and widescreen TV to enjoy the full benefits from DVD technologies.

Minority Report movie It is a good movie.....not sure I will watch it againbut glad I bought it

fabulous Despite all the negative comments and describing Van Helsing as "the worst movie in Hollywood," I actually enjoyed this movie. YES, the plot can be sort of ridiculous at some times, but the special effects [especially the werewolf transformation parts], music, and costumes were great!Van Helsing, Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, and David Wenham **** out of *****

Spell-bounding! Only every once in a while do you see a movie like this which makes you honestly say "What a great movie". Thats what happened to me, I stood there wanting more, I loved every piece of it, the witty lines, the great effects, the movie left me spell bound, it was all I could think about! If your looking for a quality movie, watch this one. If you have good taste, you'll like thsi movie.

Favorite mini-series (?) for a great price I consider WInds of War and it's sequel, War and Remembrance, as one giant series, which is why I put the "?" in my review title. My family bought this for me for my birthday. Great story, although the pacing needed to be worked on a bit as some episodes are all romantic soap opera and the next episode will be full of action and war drama.I gave the Remembrance a four star rating mostly for content. The video quality is questionable and the audio is a mixed bag. On a big screen TV like I have the video is fuzzy and the colors very muted. Looks like it was taken from a VHS master and not redone for DVD. The audio is the most interesting thing to me. The first set is in stereo and I can run it through my surround processor and the voices are in the middle track and the music and audio effects are in the two front channels. On the second set of discs, called the Final Chapter, if I run it through the surround processor, everything comes out of the center speaker. Just seems like they didn't process the audio the same on the different sets.Overall, still enjoy it and am happy to have the set.

Wow This is a great movie! The acting and direction is superb and the characters are realistic, even seeming like ordinary people off the street. Definitely not for the squeamish, but if you can get past the violence and language, what you have is a piece of cinema gold. Tarantino's music choices reflect his unique style and are a great addition to the film as well.

A 2 hour film course in terror When I first heard the news that Hollywood was going to film the story by Stephen King, I was very suspicious. thinking about the end result. His novels rarely transfer well to the screen, especially in the hands of bad directors, bad actors, and worse, bad screen adaptations. One exception being " Carrie ". When I finally saw "Misery" the film, I was completely taken caught off guard by the brilliant work done by Mr.Reiner and Ms. Bates. Bravo!

A Very Lyrical Film About Unlikely Heroes... Written by Akira Kurosawa complete with production notes regarding its culture, society and detail in 1993, director Kei Kumai adapts his screenplay in 2002 for "The Sea is Watching". We all remember Kurosawa for his works in Jidai Geki films such as "Yojimbo" and "Seven Samurai", but the acclaimed filmmaker is far more than that. Unlike his previous period film, Kurosawa portrays unlikely heroes in this screenplay; it features prostitutes as the main heroines. The film chronicles the lives of two women who work and live in a brothel (different from a geisha house) in ancient Japan during a not-so prosperous period in the 19th century.A small inn is blooming with business. Working come and goes to be in the company of beautiful women after a days work. Peasants, businessmen, criminals, samurai and common men all come to this remote area. Kikuno (played by voluptuous Misa Shimizu) is an experienced woman who supposedly grew up in a samurai household. She uses her womanly charms and wiles to juggle her customers and her two suitors--a gentle older man and a shady one who has links to the yakuza. O-Shin (beauteous Nagiko Toho) is a very compassionate young woman who has a heart of gold. She has a habit of falling for her not-so fortunate customers while supporting her family.Japanese screenplays aren't as well-detailed or scoped out as American ones, so while the "Sea is Watching" was written by Kurosawa; the screenplay is pretty much open to interpretation. It is said that Kurosawa abandoned this expensive project before his death and there isn't much of the Kurosawa signature style to be seen in the film. While some of the set designs, location are reflective of Kurosawa, the cinematography plays more like a Kenji Mizoguchi film. Kurosawa would never use a bird's eye view in the opening act (which became a stereotypical style to period films) and Kurosawa would've fleshed out the characters of O-shin and Kikuno much more. The film while good, feels more like an everyday routine in the lives of our two protagonists.Kurosawa originally intended the film for actress Mieko Harada in mind, and it would have been awesome to see her play Kikuno. Kind of the same way that it makes me wonder as to how "Kagemusha" and "Ran" would have played out if Toshiro Mifune didn't fall out of Kurosawa's graces and Tatsuya Nakadai took over the lead roles; Nakadai did tremendous performances in those films, but it still makes me wonder. Harada became famous for her role as Lady Kaede in "Ran" and played a prostitute in "Ame Aguru"; while Shimizu does a decent performance as Kikuno, her features reflect a fashion model and she is just too flawless to become a heartsick prostitute. Kumai's tastes are exposed in her personality. Kurosawa's own daughter, Kazuko took charge of the film's costumes.But enough about wishful thinking as to how this film would've turned out if Kurosawa was at its helm; let's stick to the basics of the movie. Kurosawa did bring its "Red Beard"-like historical accuracy, something I doubt Kumai could've achieved himself (not putting his talents down but it does feel like Kurosawa). The first half of the film brings the hopes and humanity of our brothel women as O-Shin becomes attracted to a young samurai. The other women are very supportive to O-Shin's potential suitor but those hopes would later be dashed as the samurai was already betrothed to another. Kikuno has a relationship with an old businessman called Zenbei (Renji Ishibashi) who is more than willing to buy out her contract from the brothel's keeper (Yumiko Yagawa) but Kikuno is also attracted to a yakuza type most probably because of his skills in bed. O-shin's life becomes more complicated when a stranger named Ryosuke (Masatoshi Nagase) comes into the mix.One may say that Kikuno is O-shin before she became more cynical. You can see the parallels to their characters, O-shin is still a bit nave and generous while Kikuno tries to be more smart; not that Kikuno's decisions bring better luck, it's just that fate always deals them a difficult hand. Kumai does try to bring the two parallels in their characterization to bear, but it wasn't fully realized. The film more like a melodrama about the lifestyle shared by women in this type of work. Despite this misstep, the script is pretty good and the film is well-acted. Much of the film's burden falls on Nagiko Toho who played O-Shin but things begin to change when we get to the film's second half. Kikuno's character takes center stage as we learn more about her.Shimizu and Toho do play their characters with the right tone and feel. They do act like they are `fallen women' with a very unfortunate past which ended with them working in a brothel. I was touched by Toho's performances (although some of it felt a little too melodramatic) and Shimizu had that somewhat cold feel to her character. The supporting cast isn't too bad either as Nagase (who plays Ryosuke) exhibited that edgy balance in the script. Ginji (Eiji Okuda) is Kikuno's good for nothing yakuza boyfriend who makes the `villain' in the movie and he just made me feel repulsed by his character. The movie is about a brothel, so expect some nudity and mild sex; Toho and Shimizu both did their share of the scenes, and the scenes looked somewhat erotic and enthralling."The Sea is Watching" is a film about fate, love and friendship. It may have some strong similarities to Mizoguchi's "Streets of Shame" in 1956 but I thought it was a very good film despite some missed opportunities in fleshing out the parallels of its main protagonists and they never reached their full potential. O-shin and Kikuno felt like they were simply "stock characters" at times that the movie isn't really about them, and felt like it is a movie about the brothel's daily life. We can't be sure as what Kurosawa's intentions were in the writing of this script, but I am still glad that this film has been made. "The Sea is Watching" has many redeeming points in its execution that I would give it a recommended rating.Recommended! [3 Stars]

Humble man who did great things! This is the story of a humble man who, not of his own choosing, stubbernly was called upon to make one of the most serious decisions of any man: Drop the first nuclear weapons devised by man to save lives. The portrayal by Gary Sinse and others was excellent and noteworthy to see it again, and again!

Deadwood Season Three You could tell that HBO canceled the show before it's time, due to the way that you are left hanging. Wish that they would have given us at least one more season.

Disappointing film with recycled plot I watched this movie with my 3 year old son and had high expectations after seeing Antz. I was disappointed by another canned predictable Disney plot. The evil oppresive king and his followers are eventually overthrown by an unlikely hero and his band of misfits. Characters are bland and without dimension, and seem over reliant on funny voices instead of any real character development. Unlike Antz, the ants in Bug's Life have no similarities with real ants. Technically it was fine but the music was a bit monotonous. My son loved it almost as much as his Scooby Doo Cartoons.

rocks 2nd film a assassian in biblical times is hired to kill some big shot wizard elsewhere.rock is the assassian.the only popular character is the rock.kids around 10 and up should be able to handle it.this is the rocks 2nd best movie id say.it was suprisingly good considering nearly every other movie starring a wrestler-including the mummy returns-sucked.its a action/fantasy type deal.there are a number of half naked chicks in this one.the rocks sidekick is the idiotic type you just keep wishing would die the whole damn time like the donkey on shrek.it is very good,but nearly as good as the wwe and hollywood would have you belive.

A Perfect Series Final with Perfect Edition Neon Genesis Evangelion or EVA is a series about three teenaged pilots working for the classified military agency with the duty of protecting humanity from destruction by a mysterious and powerful enemy. Now where I have heard this before oh yes in the two thousand other series with them same plot line, trust me this plot outside of the rough draft is anything but common. What makes EVA different from the rest, it's actually good and different. Though with a somewhat save humanity from extinction at the hand of supposed aliens EVA uses Christian mythology to weave an actually interesting and fascinating plot out of something quiet mundane. Know you wondering why I'm going on and on about the plot, well EVA more then any thing is a plot driven series, a plot that will keep you guessing.Now then I've only seen the platinum edition which has been full remastered making the entire thing look and feel almost completely new. The art work after the remaster looks like it just got rolled off the press and looks really good. The voice acting is excellently done, some of the best I've heard. The music is first rate and as expected some of the best out there. The plot is interesting and twisting leaving wondering what is going to happen next.Now then for the flaws, yes I'm going to point out all of the flaws of one of the most beloved series of all time, that most people consider to be flawless. No I do not expect to live long.The biggest problem EVA suffers from is the near complete lack of character development. Aside from learning each character's past they never really change. This is especially irritating with Shinji, the main character. He's the same winy brat at the end of the series he was at the begining. If you're looking for character relationships, development and growth and the like EVA WILL let you down. The Series is about plot not characters. The second biggest problem is that everything and I mean everything has a double meaning for the plot and also a philosophical meaning. Which you most likely won't realize until the second to last episode. Third is that it almost requires you to have at least a passing knowledge of Christian and Hindu mythology and symbolism or you'll just find yourself lost and hating the series `cause you don't get it. This is not a series for the timid, the easily offended or the immature. There is gore, the most grotesque gore I have ever seen, some scenes to the point it will make you feel sick. There is plenty of fan fair and naughty jokes and nudity. Pretty much everything that would make a catholic priest condemn you for watching. What else is wrong with the series. The fact that until you have watched the entire series and the two movies twice you won't really know what the hell is going on. But most defiantly is the ending it leave you hanging in the air. The last two episodes is nothing more then the director ranting about philosophy and has little if anything to do with the series's story line. You can skip them or if you're like me who loves philosophy will watch them over and over again. Even with all these flaws the series is still perfect mix just not when you break it down into bits.Let's review the review, plot is above average, characters are above average, character development is nil, mech fights are interesting if some times boring, art work is dated, music is excellent, is one of the darkest and complex series out there, will give granny a heart attack and last the philosophy is the best you will ever find anywhere. In short if you are not easily offended, have an open mind, like series that require your absolute attention every second and like an interesting thought provoking stuff dark story. Then this is right up your alley. All this aside it is nearly impossible for me to too highly recommend buying this series especially this edition.

Good movie though not Final Fantasy The animation is great, and the story line is okay, but this isn't Final Fantasy. Die hard Final Fantasy fans will be highly dissapointed with the lack of any actual reference to anything in the popular RPG's. The only consistant thing is CID, but other than that it's completely different. There isn't one spell cast, no potions, and no Pheonix Downs. The monsters were basically all the same thing, some form of evil spirit. Where's the Flan? or the Bohemoth? At least give me one Ochu. Not a bad fantasy but certainly no Final Fantasy.

Great timeless romance. I saw this on TV the other night and I forgot how much I loved this movie! It's such a great romance, a very interesting storyline and the music is beautiful. I had to order the DVD and soundtrack on CD immediately. As always Amazon Prime is lightening fast delivery and a added bonus they gave a free 24 hour rental of this movie so you may watch before the DVD arrives. Awesome.

the truth is there .. well, as the Matrix cna be the best movie that i ever seen .. it dosent meen that there is no other good Movies .. but the Matrix is about the Truth of our life in a Fantasy Way ... i like many movies .. but the Martix give me something different from the other Movies ...

I find it funny how many people hate this movie This is truly either a love or hate movie! If you are into twisted humor, this is my favorite since "very bad things". People who don't enjoy this and complain about how horrible it is don't get the fact that it wasn't meant for them in the first place! If you want another performance like "road trip" go rent it again instead of this. Otherwise if you are willing to take a chance to see how far Tom Greene is capable of going than this is the movie for you!

Nice re-imagining of Fahrenheit 451 - until the 2nd half This starts out as a quirky, interesting, slow attack on corporate and suburban life, which is ruined by the 2nd half. The movie has no idea where to go, flops around like a fish out of water for far too long, and the ending is predictable, abrupt, and unsatisfying.

Good, for a Disney sequel I haven't previously watched or even been interested in a straight-to-dvd Disney sequel, but for some reason I picked this up, and thought it sounded quite cool, kinda had a Back To The Future ring to it. I put it back, thinking it would just be as bad as the reviews for other 'classics' would be, but my mum remembered, and bought it for my birthday. (Early twenties and I still love Disney movies!)I was pleasantly surprised, as with most straight to dvd sequels, they're normally a carbon copy of the first, and in no way original. It features many of the same familiar characters, including the two mice, my favourites! Albeit with different voices. It's an original storyline too, with changing everything that happened in the very first, and making Cinderella fight for her Prince Charming. (Does he ever get a name by the way?)I did find the songs weren't as great as the original, but we would have guessed that. They're not really memorable, but I can definitely remember the ones from the first.Just one wee quibble - did anyone else notice when the prince proposed to anastacia, she actually put the ring on the WRONG hand?! It's supposed to be the fourth finger (if you count the thumb) of the left hand, not the right!Unlike many sequels, this will probably stand the test of time, and will definitely be one I show my kids, along with the other special editions I'm collecting - although by that time, DVDs will probably be obsolete. But if you've heard bad reviews about other sequels, this is the one you should pick up. And adults will enjoy the suspenseful storyline too, even if it is predictable.

Gremlins Yup this is the original Gremlins all right. Never did remember how bad the C.G.I. and puppets were in this movie. Gotta give it credit though.. it's an old movie. Wonder if they'll ever remake it into a modern day movie. Brought me back to my childhood and reminded me, "Not to turn into a Gremlin" ;)I especially remember the girls story and how her father got stuck in the chimney. I was wondering where I heard that from. Now I know and remember. What a weird thing for a brain to grip onto...

Surprisingly Good I was very "ify" about this movie. In fact - I didn't even want to see it. But a friend of mine bought the DVD and then talked me into watching it. I must say - it grabbed me from the beginning. I won't spoil things, but I will say that the film opens with a very impactful scene - in fact - I found myself identifying with and feeling for the characters right away. From there it had my attention. The movie is well done - very entertaining - and actually has some depth to it that you probably wouldn't have expected at first glance. Of course you have to admire Laurence Fishburne, who plays the famed Morpheus in the Matrix trilogy - and it surprised me to see Brendan Fehr in this flick as well. I remember him best from The Forsaken - loved him in that. Biker Boys appears to be a carbon copy of The Fast And The Furious - only on motorcycles - at the surface. But once you pop it in the DVD player and settle in, you realize right away that you were mistaken. Similarities? Yes. But this is no copy, it stands on its own. There is far less focus on the vehicles themselves and far more spotlight on the plot. Put comparisons aside, and prepare yourself for a few surpises when you watch this one.

That's the same girl? I am not surprised to see Mischa Barton participating in such a deeply dramatic film as this one [her portrayal as an innocently promiscuous teenager in Skipped Parts was brilliant]but I never expected to see the star of Coyote Ugly [the perfect Hollywood movie, whether that's good or bad is all your opinion] Piper Perabo to be such a wonderfully tragic and addictive character. Although a few points remain ambiguous for me, apparently Mary B became sucked into the Raptor's world but that point seemed to only be told by the character and not by the story and when the point became clear, it seemed out of place, to me at least. Even so, the movie is great. The acting is wonderful and the story sucks you into the world of the poor heartbroken Paulie who just can't see how much she is loved. I commend Piper Perabo for her brilliant portrayal, Lea Pool for some of the most beautiful shots and storytelling I have seen, and Susan Swan for writing the story in the first place.

Kelly's Heroes Clint Eastwood has always been a favorite of mine and his protrayalof the enterprising fighting soldier is standard of his image astop quality movie star. The product is good with great color andsound.Thanks

Funny I enjoy all of Larry Davids productions. His life is chaotic and brash and always entertaining if one does not mind the most profane of language. George of Seifeld is suppose to be based on the neurotic life of Larry David.

It's da bomb Typical Martin Lawrence style of comedy. Plot: jewel thief needs to retrieve a diamond he stole and left in a building which turned into a police station. He poses as a police officer for one day just to get the diamond back... but that's where things go all whack and the comedy ensues!

Extraordinary Film An extraordinary film on all levels. It is an insightful experience for straights into what it is like to be gay -- but just as importantly, a thought-provoking look at relationships between people, regardless of sexual persuasion. All three lead actors were excellent. Steve Buscemi had the role with the most meat, and sparkled. But Richard Ganoung and John Bolger, as two just-regular-guy types were great as well. I can't agree with one reviewer who criticized Bolger's performance, and neither can several gay male friends, who appreciated his spontaneous, accurate portrayal (particularly impressive, as Bolger is heterosexual). In fact, it's those two regular guys and their situation that makes it easy for straights to appreciate this as a relationship flick. Different from Love Valour Compassion, but equally good. Definitely a must see for any thoughtful human being.

Kalifornia This movie is Brad Pitt at his best. My husband and I have watched it over and over since we got it.

Jerry Magire review This is definitly one of my favorite movies that I have ever seen, it's both hilarious but also touches your heart, I may sound a little weird here but this movie was something that inspired me to go out on a limb in doing what is right, and- well it was just a great movie overall, just the story of a man finally discovering himself at the age of 35, and leaving all that he sought security in, and how in the end it all paid off.Great Movie.

Blu-ray is Not "Fair" at all. I was suspicious from the beginning that a film of this import was being slipped onto the blu-ray market with little to no fanfare. I read the other reviews on Amazon criticizing the transfer from the restored 1994 DVD, and dismissed the manufacturing complaints (blurred, foggy picture around the edges) as probably owing to faulty equipment. I was foolish. The disc is a mess.From the moment the credits begin to roll, it is apparent something is not right. The gorgeous background flowers are grainy and in questionable focus, and there is indeed fog around the edge of the picture in the opening outdoor scenes. Then the fog follows the action indoors and never leaves.Every once in a while there is a scene without fog and in crystal clear resolution. Those moments are dazzling, and it makes you realize what the film might have looked like. But it is very apparent that not only are there serious transfer issues with the disc, but also serious manufacturing problems as well.Stay AWAY from this blu-ray, and complain bitterly to CBS for their shoddy work on this less than fair lady!!!

3rd Year at Hogwarts Daniel Radcliffe is back as 13 year old Harry Potter, now in his third year at Hogwarts. The action opens as usual in the house of the Dursley's where Harry spends his summer vacations. Harry is on the run after blowing up his uncles sister to balloon size. He finds himself on the knight bus (which cannot be seen by muggles) which drives at ridiculous speed and squeezes in between tight spots. The night bus drops him off at the Leaky Cauldron before he makes his way to Hogwarts.The Wizard news is dominated by the escape of dangerous convict Sirius Black from the Wizard prison Azkaban. In the footsteps of Sirius Black are the soul sucking Dementors, the prison guards of Azkaban who drain away all your happiness just by their presence. Harry Potter is seriously affected by the presence of the Dementors and faints more than once. He must overcome his fear of them and the new Defences against the Dark Arts teacher, Remus Lupin teaches him how to conjure up the spell Expecto Patronum.Sirius Black is accused of killing Harry Potter's parents aswell as other innocent people and now he is said to come after Harry Potter. Is this the truth or is the situation more complex than it seems.This is a fun film and even better than the first two and that's because the third book is superior to the first two books. Although a number of factors have been taken out from the film, it is still quite true to the book. I loved all the details included in the film, including the Marauder's Map and the time pendant and the splendid Buckbeak. A thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining film for both adults and children.Lealing

America: What's happened? I found this movie absolutely fascinating and overall quite entertaining. Although the frequent acts of random violence are somewhat comical, the rest of the film is a biosphere of our "American" culture. Douglas treks a path through L.A. and encounters various problems in society - sort of a modernized Greek "Odyssey". Douglas, our tragic hero, is the only character who isn't asleep . . . asleep to all the hate and injustice that is occurring in our lives. And therefore, like any hero, is doomed to die by his convictions.Michael Douglas portrays your typical patriotic citizen who becomes "obsolete" in a constantly changing world. I think perhaps all viewers can relate with this character because we all have been rubbed the wrong way by the exact same people Douglas encounters in the film. And sometimes we'd like to flip out too.The end of the film is particularly symbolic in the climactic resolution. There is a sense of sadness when Douglas' character is killed, but at the same time their is a liberation. A liberation from the hell he was living . . . so perhaps the death is not sad at all. If you can't move with society, than you are doomed to fall prey to it. I would definitely recommend this film to anyone who has at times felt betrayed by life or our "American" ideals.

'Anaconda' is Mammoth! Mammoth piece of film-making. Yes! The movie is about a documentary crew going down the Amazon river to tape a mysterious tribe. But, that's not all that's waiting for the team. Jon Voight as a crazy, old snake hunter is waiting for them! Yes! Wait, that's not all that's waiting for Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson and Ice Cube! Man, they packed every comedian in this movie, oh it's true! The snake hunter helps the crew find the tribe and shows them long snakeskin. "You mean there are snakes out there dis big!?" A curious remark comical Ice Cube made. Oh yes, besides a giant snake crunching its victims, Ice Cube has funny punches that he delivers to the snake hunter. You don't mess with that sucka! Also, a waterfall falls up? It was strange. Yes. There are plenty of surprises in this motion picture and I was shocked that there was another anaconda! Talk about wild adventure! Those snakes must have moved more than one-hundred miles per hour and must have been hungry to have eaten all of those people. Now, I'm hungry.

Guess who got the gold? Are you can tell this film has the Roger Corman fingerprint and the Roger Corman budget. We even have the standard Roger Corman dialog. There is a color version of this movie floating around out there but we all know that all true art films are in black and white. Be prepared to take the plunger ... oops I mean plunge.It is the Cuban revolution and only trusted gangsters from Sicily are allowed to leave the dock. So hidden on Renzo Capetto's (Antony Carbone, sounds more sinister than his character's name) yacht is the pilfered Cuban treasury in gold. The absconders are a Cuban general, Col. and troops.The trick for Renzo and his cronies is to separate the Cubans from the gold. The plan to create an elusive sea monster that can each Cubans. However, what if there really is a sea monster that prefers Cuban? This is just one of the overlying plots that include love triangles over triangles and government spies.In the end who gets the girl and who gets the gold? You may pleasantly be surprised. People that enjoy Corman-esque films may give this a higher rating yet I believe that it is trying excessively hard to be campy.Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet