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Belongs in every Pilates video library!!! . I don't usually write reviews but I feel compelled to spread the word; this workout is an excellent value.  I own many fitness and Pilates videos.  I have also used a Pilates Reformer with a personal trainer.  This DVD is the first workout I have seen that has someone actually perform the exercise on the reformer, then show the mat move.  The production quality is excellent and the cueing is right on target (and not in the least annoying).  If you have never tried Pilates mat work this DVD (or the beginner version) would be very helpful.  If you are already familiar with Pilates mat work, this would be an excellent addition to your library
Output: POS
STUNNING!!! . I just completed three viewings of the Anchor Bay Release of this movie...I was stunnded & awestruck at the sheer beauty of this DVD. Every scene was carefully composed to show off the greatest beauty possible...Pure Eye Candy. The colors were bright and crisp and well defined. The sound quality was superb. One rarelly finds this perfection in this old of a movie
Output: POS
The Itsy Bitsy Problem. . By the time you see the ending, you'll already be wishing that you hadn't watched this movie
Output: NEG
The fine line between the actor's stage and reality is murder.... . Here's a memorable Oscar-winning performance from one of Hollywood's finest actor's, Ronald Colman, in a story of jealousy, madness and revenge.  In a role that was originally intended for Cary Grant, Colman is excellent as Anthony John, a celebrated off-Broadway actor who blurs the line between his character, Othello, and reality when he starts acting on the murderous impulses of his character.  As a psychological melodrama, "A Double Life" undoubtedly stands out as a success.     George Kukor's direction is exemplary as he successfully juxtaposes Tony John's real jealousy over his ex-wife's relationship with Edmond O'Brien, while mirroring the wracked emotions and madness of Shakespeare's protagonist.     Colman convincingly protrays Tony John's progressive dementia from the get-go the minute he is offered the part soon after the opening credits roll. For an actor used to playing debonair and  swashbuckling heroes in the 30's this role must have been a challenge for Colman, but a welcome one.  He brings a nervous intensity to the character of Tony John that is never melodramatic but is realistically portrayed.     Co-written by the talented actress, Ruth Gordon (Harold & Maude), "A Double Life" showcases an impressive cast including Shelley Winters (in her first professional role), Ray Collins, and Signe Hasso.     The score by Miklos Rozsa, as well as the screenplay by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin, are both as memorable as the performances in this remarkable film. This DVD's transfer is markedly clean and lovingly restored from the original film negative and presented in the original 1.33:1 format in which the the film was initially shot.
Output: POS
Manipulation . this is a crass emotional manipultion..all be it well produced manipulation that gives the viewer a warm fuzzy feeling while very slyly promoting war..suggesting war is a duty to your country or what have you.  At the same time manipulting the viewers emotions very very effectively.    War is mass indescriminate death of fooled young men and innocent civilians directed by millionaires who's prime purpose is to profit from the killing.     Think for a minute about what you're being told behind this mass of emotional manipulation
Output: NEG
Hands Down, The Most Realistic WWI Combat Film To Date! . All I can say is wow!  This is Ricky Schroeder?  No way!  Rick does an unbelievable job in this movie and proves himself to be a true actor worthy of extreme praise.  The story line is excellent and true to the actual event the movie is based upon.  They spent the time and got all the details right on this one, the historical accuracy is extremely impressive.  This is not a "chick flick" as it has a lot of intense close quarter combat, which is not the case with many modern WWII films.  That makes some parts of the movie a bit graphic and nasty, but WWI was graphic and nasty.  The hand-held camera work is a bit jumpy and almost too over-the-top in trying to place you "into" the action at times, but the movie is certainly good enough to overcome the overzealous camera work.  If you want to know something of WWI combat, there's not a better movie out there right now - at least that I know of.  With all due respect to "All Quiet On The Western Front" of course - both versions. The Lost Batallion should be in any military enthusiast's collection.
Output: POS
I Liked It Very Much . I rarely watch American TV anymore because of the chance to see crime drama at it's best like the "Touching Evil" series.  I have epals that I share my favs with and visa-versa.  The "Touching Evil" series was recommended by an epal because of it's intelligent drama.  I rented it, for the lowest price, of course, just in case it wasn't worth the cash.  I really liked it.    I do have my favorite episodes, though.  The first episode, "The Lost Boys" of the series and the first episode in Series 3.  Series 2 and 3 do not have specific episode titles, so I call this one, "Hearts".    "The Lost Boys" introduces Detective Inspector Dave Creegan(Robson Green) to us.  Creegan is volitile, yet brilliant.  He had been wounded in the line of duty, which was followed by psychiatric counselling.  It makes one wonder why ACC Enwright(Michael Feast) called him back into service.  Creegan's emotional volitility caused the breakup of his marriage.    After getting to know Creegan as a character, the audience can see why.  Creegan is a "driven" man and has instincts that can see through the mask of a criminal as he does in "The Lost Boys". Creegan sees through the mask of university professor Ronald Hinks(Ian McDiarmid-Sen. Palatine from Star Wars).  Creegan fights with Enwright and other team members to get Hinks arrested for kidnapping 3 boys, but Hink's lawyers have a larger case for Creegan's harrassment of Hinks.    Creegan is teamed up with DI Susan Taylor(Nicola Walker), Detective Sargent Jonathan Kreitman(Adam Kotz) and Detective Constable Mark Rivers(Shaun Dingwall).  There is conflict almost immediately between the team members.    I would like to see a 4th "Touching Evil" series, if only to clean up some questions before ending this intelligent series.  My biggest question, of course, is "Why did Enwright bring Creegan back in the first place?"  Creegan made it clear that he was a "one-to-one" person and that selling ice cream would probably be the best job he would enjoy AND he was psychologically unstable.  There is also the question of why Taylor was picked to partner with Creegan.    "Hearts" is just plain brilliant.  All the actors are at their best in this one, but Robson Green stands out.  After the murder of a friend, he finally crosses that psychological line.  Green is brilliant followed by Andy Serkis(Dr. Michael Lawler).  The other actors follow closely behind.    Do I recommend this series.  YES, but only the British one.  When we Americans try to recreate a wonderful program like this, we always fall short
Output: POS
Excellent Shipment & Product is Fine Too! . I appreciated the tracking information and purchase confirmation. It was a speedy delivery and I had no problems with this one (1) item
Output: POS
Never available - don't bother . I had the same problem as everyone else in getting any of the Infantastic dvds from Amazon. I waited over two months, kept getting reassured that they were still coming, and then discovered one day that they had simply canceled my order without letting me know. Not only did no one ever offer to check with the company directly for the source of the problem or actual anticipated wait itme, but Amazon continues to post these items on their web site with a delivery date of 7-11 days, which is at best a misrepresentation, and at worst a complete lie because they are well aware that they can't provide the product at all at this point.    I don't really care whose fault it is that the product is never available - Amazon needs to stop posting these dvds for purchase until they are confident the orders can be filled in the time noted.
Output: NEG
Awful DVD - will be seeking refund . This review is about the regular edition DVD, not the Criterion one.    The DVD is a piece of garbage. IT CLAIMS TO BE WIDESCREEN, BUT IT IS NOT. IT IS ENCODED AT A FULLSCREEN DVD RATIO WITH LETTERBOXES. Not only does this waste space, but it gives the picture actually a smaller resolution than it should have as a DVD. I wouldn't be surprised if they took a pan&scan print and chopped off the top and bottom, like the Back to the Future box set fiasco. I will be comparing to my friend's copy he taped off TV to see if it is so
Output: NEG
Formulaic Saturday Morning Fare . If you're looking for something groundbreaking like B:TAS or "The New Batman Adventures," you'll have to look elsewhere. "The Batman" is nothing new. In fact, it's the kind of Saturday morning show you might have seen in the late-80's. This re-imagining abandons many if not all of the conventions that made the other animated shows great. No longer are the villains multi-layered and complex; rather they are the standard cardboard cutouts that exist solely for the purpose of fighting the hero. Further, Batman mythos mainstay James Gordon is abandoned in favor of two "hipper" more "kid-friendly" replacements that serve the same function. On the plus side, the animation is good; but it is still not enough to make up for the series' shortcomings. I understand the second season was better, but if so, they must have made some major changes. All in all, a disappointment.
Output: NEG
Don't waste your money! . I bought this DVD thinking I could get what my Pilates class gives me right at home.  Boy was I wrong.  This is a horrible example of Pilates.  The sessions just goes through the motions.  They don't emphasize the importance of form and breathing through out each session which is really needed for any skill level.  The transitions are way too fast.  Maybe I am spoiled by having such a great Pilates teacher but this DVD is a waste of money!
Output: NEG
The hallmark of a pseudo-scientist . There is nothing wrong with the form of this documentary: It is well presented with great CGIs, narration and overall structure - hence it is worth at least two stars (whatever this stars rating business means).    The problem is the substance: it is simply not there. Menzies is one of those pseudo-scientists (as he is indirectly described by one of his opponents) that are in love with their own baseless theory and are not prepared to question its validity regardless of the absence of evidence corroborating it or the presence of evidence contradicting it.    I think a true scientist should not be emotionally attached to any theory and should simply be involved with the process of discovering evidence. Menzies, starts off with his conclusion (rather than ending with it) and fumbles his way backwards trying to find evidence to support it. When all alleged evidence is demolished, he arrogantly states that he will not budge, "one millimetre" as he puts it, from his theory and that, in time, everyone will accept it as a fact that the Chinese were the first to discover America.    A true scientist, even in the presence of evidence substantiating his/her viewpoint, always keeps an open mind and is prepared to accept the eventuality that they may be proved wrong in the future. Menzies does exactly the opposite: with no evidence on his side, he refuses to admit even for a second that he just may be wrong.    It saddens me that by simply engaging in what is nothing short of unsubstantiated verbal diarrhoea, Menzies - not a scientist but, at best, a qualified mariner - managed to make a buck on his book and that PBS, helped him earn some more on the back of his childish theory by making a documentary on him. The feeling one gets at the end, is that PBS ran out of ideas for their next production and decided to make a meal out of this chap's air-ology.    Whilst visually pleasing, this PBS production is in substance a waste of time to watch, as it is neither educating nor troubling the mind of the viewer
Output: NEG
Sexy, not serious . If you're looking for a faithful adaptation of Dracula, this is not it. This is not a movie to be taken seriously. It's a fun, popcorn movie that will not make you think. At all. Seriously. Not a thought in your head, unless it is to marvel at the best thing to come out of Scotland since kilts, Gerard Butler.   Butler brings a frustrated sensuality to the role of Dracula not seen since Frank Langella's campy 1970s performance. If you're not in love with him already, you will be after watching the DVD extras. His interviews are charming and fun. Though watching his audition reel, where he tried to emote wearing full "Atilla" hair and make-up, was sort of uncomfortable.   So if you like wire fight scenes, new intrepretations of old myths, Mardi Gras beads and pretty Scots, this is the movie for you. If you want to think, there are plenty of documentary DVDs available on this site!   Cheers
Output: POS
Jim Carey's Genius Strikes Again!! . I love this re-telling of the classic Dr. Suess  cartoon that everybody over 30 grew up with!  Jim Carey was born to play this role and   Ron Howard's direction is superb, as well  as all the supporting cast!  Great story-telling that will last for   generations to come
Output: POS
pretty good . This was predictable, I called most times what was going to happen and it did
Output: POS
An Excellent Suspense/Thriller (And Baroness Curtis Is HOT!!!) . This is a very good Suspense/Thriller about a mother played by Jamie Lee Curtis who abandoned her family and now she wants custody and access to her sons. Ms. Curtis gives a sensual and yet chilling performance in this movie as the Sociopathic mother who will not stop at anything to achieve this goal. Ms. Curtis' Father is Tony Curts who is Hungarian just like my Father was and I must say they do make  beautiful daughters from that country. This movie ROCKS and so does Ms. Curtis who is now a Baroness in Real Life
Output: POS
WAY TO GO WILLIE WORSLEY . Saw the movie and it was great, especially since I grew up knowing Willie Worsley (and Mr.Worsley, if you are reading this,  I still hate Basketball!!)...but it was a great movie depicting more than just the success of the team, it was a success for the times. Mr. Worsley continued to break grounds, and his love and devotion to the welfare and success of many youths, to this day, is a testament to his lifelong vocation, that of a TRUE mentor, father figure, leader and friend
Output: POS
Greatest American Hero - Utter Brilliance . I live in the UK.  Hardly anyone I know has heard of this show - REASON: UK ITV only showed Season 1 and some of Season 2 on Saturday mornings approx. 11am in 1987 and 1988 - quite a while after USA run.    I am looking forward to buying the remaining seasons as well, very pleased indeed.    Now - if we can have SEAON 1 of TV's BATMAN and all of STREET HAWK on DVD - life will be better still
Output: POS
Jennifer Aniston saves the day....again! . Along Came Polly is so silly and annoying but of course the lovely Jennifer Aniston makes this film almost worth while. I probably would have turned this movie off if it wasn't for her. Aniston has charisma so even in a crummy movie like this one, she tries to make an awkward situation somewhat ok. Ben Stiller is another story, he always picks the same, stereotypical role. I guess Stiller thinks he is not worth a decent part. Oh well, Along Came Polly will not send me on a second viewing anytime soon. I recommend The Good Girl or Reality Bites instead
Output: NEG
Review of Arthur's Lost Library Book . I recommend this DVD for family viewing to everyone.  My kids, ranging from 5 years old to 14 years old, still enjoy watching the series.  Since there is not much of a selection for family viewing on our local stations, we decided to create a DVD library.  This was one voted by the kids as well as the parents to have.  The three episodes included in this DVD edition are: (1) Arthur's Lost library book-about Arthur losing the latest Scare-Your-Pants-Off book from the library; (2) D.W.'s Imaginary Friend-D.W.'s new imaginary friend, Nadine, moves into the house and follows D.W everywhere, even to the Amuzement Park, much to Arthur's dislike; (3) D.W.'s Libary Card-about D.W. getting her first library card.
Output: POS
typical van damme . Is that THE ROCK who is in this movie looking malnourished with the rotted teeth and sinister contact lenses make-up? This movie is horrible. But, it is typical for a Van Damme flick. Horrible acting, over-produced with that cheesy waxy feel to it, non-existent storyline and the usual idiotic ending. I have to admit though, that I have most of Van Damme's movies. He is a decent Martial Artist. In my opinion his best movies are "Kickboxer" and "Bloodsport". These are his only movies that are actually enjoyable to watch and somewhat inspiring. I have a few observations / comments / questions to make that should be humorous for the seasoned Van Damme fan: Isn't it funny that with all his millions of dollars that Van Damme can't find a plastic surgeon who can hide that silly bump on his forehead... Why must every character Van Damme plays speak with a French accent? He tries to play a wide variety of different action hero roles but always the character must in some way originate from France. Isn't this preposterous? You'd think if Van Damme was serious about his "acting" career he would have attempted to remedy this flaw. I mean, it's not like his acting roles are all that challenging but it would be nice if he was even partially believable in his roles... Why does Van Damme always have to show his bare rear-end so much? Does he think WOMEN are watching his silly movies? You'd think someone would realize that mostly men watch action films and the majority of men have no desire to see his naked backside so WHY SHOW IT? ... Is it me or does Van Damme need a good hair stylist? His hair is especially stupid in CYBORG. He looks like he should be in the cast for "Revenge of the Nerds"... Speaking of style, was it Van Damme himself who invented that stupid tucked in shirt with pleated Dockers pulled up way too high over the waist with a snazzy belt 80's look? If so, for this deed alone he should be reprimanded... Why was Van Damme such a huge action hero? He is so friggin' short that if you saw him in line behind you at a convenience store I don't think he would look all that intimidating. At least Steven Seagal is tall and tough looking although Van Damme is definitely in better shape. You never see Seagal showing his muscles.... Lastly, even though I can laugh about Van Damme I am definitely a fan. That being said, I wonder if any of his other fans share my sentiments about the producers, directors and just about everyone else involved with most of his many films. I think they should be ashamed of the way they have done their work. Van Damme has alot of heart, maybe not so much as Stallone, but more heart than most action heroes like Shwarzenegger, etc. The people involved with most of Van Damme films have truly done a disservice to him and to action film fans everywhere. They should have taken pride in their work. It's not like they weren't paid handsomely for their services
Output: NEG
Chomsky Views on Current Events . This documentary shows bits and pieces of a big speaking engagement of Chomsky and two talks he is giving to activist groups. The only thing was, the documentary was kind of short - like 1 hour and 10 minutes. But it was good. Here are some highlights:    - When the Russians invaded Afghanistan, the U.S. press gave sharp criticism to the Russians. However, since the U.S. press has a U.S. audience why doesn't the press tell Americans what is happening with their tax dollars and what they can do to fix their mistakes. An example at this time was U.S. funding for death squads in El Salvador and Indonesian funding for the massacre of Timorese. It is cowardly for our criticisms of Russians, when we as Americans have no control over them, but we do have control over what we do and ourselves.    - The media was most free during the mid nineteenth century, this was before media started getting advertising in it. Once advertising started to happen, media could not say certain things the advertisers did not like.    - Run up budget deficits by giving massive tax cuts that benefit the wealthy, then cut social programs.  Then eventually get rid of Social Security and public education.  Getting rid of public education and Social Security just eliminates solidarity and sympathy with others.      - If your pension is tied up in stocks - stocks go up when people lose their jobs, that is against your own interests and all worker's interests.    This Chomsky documentary was more entertaining than the previous made ones. If a person does not pay attention to foreign policy, they can still grasp the concepts and ideas that are presented in this documentary. This documentary provides plenty of ammo to help people think and get active. Watch it and have house parties or let a bunch of politically passive friends watch it.
Output: POS
Disappointing . It starts out well but half-way through, it loses its direction and suffers an identity crisis. Avoidable
Output: NEG
A child's favorite. . A true fan of Pokemon would enjoy this movie.  It is now my two son's  favorite of all the Pokemon movies in their collection of movies
Output: POS
Great romantic comedy . She's All That is a very funny movie.  It stars Freddie prince Jr. and Rachel Leigh Cook.  They are comic geniuses.  The story is about a guy who made a bet with his friends about making any girl that they want into homecoming queen. They give Rachel a hot makeover.  The plan was going smoothly until he found out that he is falling in love with her himself!  Find out how he makes her into the queen and have a relationship at the same time.  Overall- a great movie
Output: POS
BEAUTIFUL LOSER . You may ask yourself immediately into The Black Dahlia, why you are watching an intense promotional boxing match, that goes on for several minutes, between two L.A. police officers. What does it possibly have to do with the real-life murder of a young Hollywood hopeful in the 1940's? Well, nothing really. The movie is overloaded with information, the least of which is sometimes the murder of Elizabeth Short, whose mutilated body was found like a decrepit piece of sculptured artwork in Los Angeles in 1947. The filmmakers deny it in the bonus features, but it's film noir, with shadowy lighting, intriguing characters, and haunting jazz trumpet score, and on this level, it's an almost restful and enjoyable film to watch, as characters clearly pay homage to the tough talking guys and alluring exotic femme fatales of '40's film noir. It's central theme, however, something concerning Hollywood decadence, gets muddled in what seems a conventional and complicated police story, and the emergence of plot lines that rival the main story. It's pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey resolution is estranged, and it's multi-storylines collide more than they mesh. Director Brian De Palma's Hitchcockian style works well in seperate entities as opposed to the entirety of the film, and the cast, for the most part, are forever inviting you farther into the film with evolving characterizations, even when you can't possibly take on another police bulletin of worthless information. I was never bored for a moment, the film is that sensually stylized, but it is finally grossly unsatisfying, like a Playboy magazine without a centerfold, or indeed, an unsolved murder.
Output: NEG
Wrecked movie! . Why oh why is this in pan and scan only. This is a 2.35:1 framed movie and the well balanced and well composed cinematography is completely ruined on this DVD. About half the movie is missing. I love Joshua Tree but I won't buy this DVD. Artisan must understand this simply won't do. Sadly, the only widescreen version out there is the Japanese Laserdisc. And that's LONG out of print
Output: NEG
The last picture show review . A fine picture about life in a small Texas town. Easily a classic if they would give the added footage back to the directo
Output: POS
what a joke . This is the intelligence level of people who like the movie: "man dude this is a must see about time we all no jesus was black not the blue eyed painting that was push out for so long like they say time will tell and the dark will turn to light and oh there still hanging black folks to this day."      I'm sure the black community is thrilled to have so many people like this as members.
Output: NEG
"O" Please!!!!!!! . For me this movie is a painfull thing to watch. I wish that I could give this 0 stars. The infamous fake "O" scene kind of recked true intamacy for me. It may be true that women do this but it is one of the worst kind of lie imaginable.     One of the truths for us guys is that when we are cuddiling with a woman we fanasise that we are with the first girl we fell in love with.     Just FYI.
Output: NEG
disapointed . Found this presentation very poor. After reading many of his books prior to seeing him deliver this speech, I was a greatly disappointed. It was a mumbled fumbled repetitive delivery with the most important facts obfusicated with a line like -I think you all know what im referring to here. I suggest read his books they are much better structured and more to the point. I give this dvd one star and repeat- read his books! dont be lazy and expect to get much out of this, I ask myself how can he be an MIT professor with such poor teaching skills, an off (ice) prof ?
Output: NEG
Great show.  Terrific plot and action. . Very entertaining.  You can find some plot faults but at the end of the day this is simply good entertainment for those of us that like fast moving shows and like to see the good guys win
Output: POS
Top notch entertainment . I could spend a paragraph or two telling you what the plot/story of this movie is about. Or you could read any one of the hundreds of other reviews for this film, and find out that way. Most of you probably know it by now, as it is. A Few Good Men is on my (and my wife's) list of Top Ten movies of all time....with plenty of good reasons. As it has been said in many other reviews, the acting in this film (from all the supporting actors as well) is excellent. The story is good too....very interesting, actually. It would be easy to look at this movie as simply a "blockbuster" kind of movie....which, essentially, it is. It's got A-list talent in front of, and behind the camera....it made a hell of alot of money at the box office, so yes it's a "blockbuster". But it's also a damn good story, as  mentioned before. Another thing I liked about this movie, was the fact that the writers avoided any romantic involvement between Tom Cruise and Demi Moore's characters....something most other films on this scale would have done. And I know it's been said in many other reviews, but I'm going to say it again anyway....Jack Nicholson really is the cornerstone of this movie. No, not because of that famous "You can't handle the truth...." line. But because his acting really is that good. It seems so natural. His mannerisms are so natural, that he could pass for a real life military leader....I am in the military myself, so I can vouch for this. And even though this movie is over two hours, I was never once bored....you won't be either
Output: POS
very good . Very good ,bu not as good as the other films of Michael Douglas.I dont understand the price.Why full screen is higher price than widescreen
Output: POS
Heartwarming and good for an evening in......... . For anyone who has ever longed for a second chance with the one they "gave away".....for anyone who has ever wished they could go back and do something over in a different way...have that second chance to say things that went unsaid or maybe to try and say them better...or even just the urge to re-experience a special point in time when "feeling" was what life was all about, this movie should be right up your alley.      It is a sweet and charming little love story that i have actually watched a few times.......and still like it
Output: POS
The ties that bind--and break. . Roger Michell's "The Mother" ranks with "Cries and Whispers" and "Long Day's Journey Into Night" as one of the most unpleasant, profoundly disturbing portraits of a dysfunctional family ever put on film. It is also undeniably brilliant at showing the frayed knots of family loyalty that only need one good shock to break irrevocably. Hanif Kureishi--an old hand at making audiences squirm--tells the story of May (Anne Reid), a sixtyish housewife in a semi-rural English town, visiting her children in London with her husband Toots (Peter Vaughan). Ten minutes into the movie, Toots dies, leaving May totally at a loss. As the film makes plain from the beginning, May's life has revolved entirely for decades around caring for Toots. At first we think the film will be a poignant study of a woman's grief. May doesn't want to go back to her empty house, but her children plainly don't want her around: her son Bobby (Steven Mackintosh) is a cold, self-centered businessman, and her daughter Paula (Cathryn Bradshaw) is a needy, whining neurotic who blames her mother for nearly everything that's gone wrong with her life. We think the story will be about May's learning to stand up for herself and make a new life. (When Bobby asks May not to be difficult, she stiffens and asks, "Why shouldn't I be difficult?") But then May meets Darren (Daniel Craig), Paula's sexy, moody boyfriend and a man half May's age, and from then on all expectations fly straight out the window and land with a crash. I wish the publicity for the film didn't reveal what happens between May and Darren, but even so the impact of it assaults the audience like the punch in the face Paula eventually gives May. If the movie were just about an elderly woman's sexuality, it wouldn't be so shocking; what shocks is May's selfish betrayal of Paula, and the brutal fashion in which Paula discovers it. At that moment we lose all our moorings as an audience, and have no idea who among the characters to side with, if anyone. We still have sympathy for May--as we don't for the patently hateful Paula, Darren and Bobby--but we also gasp in horror at her heedless behavior, and get an idea why her children turned out the way they did. "The Mother" is hard to sit through, and also hard to forget.
Output: POS
Awful! . I was astounded that a major studio/star cast could make such a worthless film. The plot is as old as the hills: innocent  man  wrongfully convicted of murder awaits excecution on death row - innocent man is saved at the last minute by the good guy(s). This movie gives you cheating wives, cheating husbands, irresponsible fathers, paper thin plot, superficial characters, and boring dialog. I totally lost my respect for Clint Eastwood after viewing this - and &quot;Unforgiven&quot; is one of my all time favorite films! How can a person be so inconsistent? (I think I know the answer; it's called &quot;a slump.&quot;
Output: NEG
Not as good as I remember. . Zandalee, Zandalee, Zandalee.    Where do I start? Well, I watched this movie on cable a couple of times when I was still a child, and I remember it being a good but forbidden movie. I decided to buy the movie before it became obsolete and enjoy a smut classic. But watching it as an adult has shown me one thing: it's bad in every way. From the bad Louisiana accents to the narcotics inspired acting by Nicolas Cage to the pedestrian acting by Ericka Alexander to the silly script writing. It's very bad. Even the s/ex scenes are not as good as I remembered: a couple come off as rape scenes, which will always be dangerous considering how many confuse rape with  consentual desire already. I guess my changing view about Zandalee says a lot about the eyes and mind of a 12 year old versus that of a 25 year old.    Bottom Line: No wonder the film has been conveniently forgotten by those who had anything to do with it
Output: NEG
A bit formulaic, but excellent for Shakespeare classes . Shakespeare's _Hamlet_ is the real star of the comedy _Renaissance Man_.  Many films have featured groups of social misfits who have grown and changed through the assistance of a caring teacher, but in how many of those films has the teacher been dead for almost 400 years?  Danny Devito is funny in this family-friendly film, but it is the Bard himself who shines best here.    I use this film in my college-level Shakespeare courses and find that it is more useful for teaching Shakespeare to young adults than most of the recent film adaptations aimed at the younger generation (_She's the Man_ and _10 Things I Hate About You_ come to mind).  _Renaissance Man_ celebrates the magic of Shakespeare that even recent films preserving Shakespeare's language, such as the _Hamlet_ starring Ethan Hawke, do not.  In _Renaissance Man_, Shakespeare's beautiful language is not replaced.  Rather, it is read and then internalized by the characters who produce their own modernized version in the form of a rap song and chant.  The film teaches about some of Shakespeare's rhetorical strategies (e.g., metaphor, oxymoron) as well as his themes (e.g., mutability).  While the recitation of Henry the Fifth's famous "Crispin Day" speech at the end of the film is a little sappy, the characters' reaction to and obvious enjoyment of the _Henry V_ stage production is not.  The characters in _Renaissance Man_ model for the young people of today how Shakespeare should be experienced.
Output: POS
Awesome movie about an awesome man: . I loved it because it really did show Sagan the way he really was.  He did a lot of really wonderful things and I will always miss him
Output: POS
Mocking Greed and Arrogance . I don't put much significance on the social commentary of movies, but I enjoy this picture's insulting of human greed and pride.  And, it is hilarious while doing it.  It doesn't even take itself seriously.  I think it is very funny while targeting some of Humanity's worst characteristics
Output: POS
Basically a 90 minute PETA commerical. . First off, I grew up with dogs, I have an affection for dogs.  I even have respect for PETA and their effort to ethically treat animals.  That's a good mission to have.    But, that is a message that does not play well as this 90 minute movie.  I mean with quotes like this "Maybe there are people like me behind the eyes of another creature."  just went too far for me.    This movie was too melodramtic and my wife was calling out the plot points about one minute before each one which made for an abysmal screenplay.  The musical score was fine enough as was the melody.    If you want a better dog movie, go get something like Old Yeller or Where the Red Fern Grows.  Both are probably equally molodramtic but at least they have a better story/screenplay to carry the story to the conclusion.    This movie is literally for the dogs
Output: NEG
excellente série ! . J'adore et je suis contente d'avoir pu commander cette superbe série en vost ! Amazon est rapide et fiable
Output: POS
I think some reviewers are missing the point . I understand that the Holocaust is a sensitive subject to people of all ages, races, religions, gender, and so on. It is important that the world understands how and why this happened, and i commend all people who make an effort to recast and teach the world the terror that so many were subjected to.  Yes, we all know Robin Williams to be the slapstick comedian which has brought tears of laughter to our eyes instead of ones of compassion. But like  Roberto Benigni in Life is Beautiful, Williams brings to life a character who tries to lift the spirits of friends and strangers who are looking for one thing, hope.  Whether Williams' character was real or imaginary, the human spirit can never be completely wiped by tyranny and oppression. 10 million people, including 6 million Jews were systematically killed before the Nazi's were finally stopped. Some died as fighters, some gave their lives for others, and some gave just simple acts of kindness, good will, and love. Each one of them were heroes of their own kind.   William's character told lies about Russian troop advancement to give the Jews of his Ghetto the will to survive and resist. Like real life heroes such as Rauol Wallenberg, Oskar Schindler, Mordecai Anielewicz, Hannah Senesh, and thousands of others who risked their lives for others, this is a story of a good man.   Maybe this movie was not an exact interpretation of its predecessors, books or movies, and yes it did have some hollywood-like moments. But oeverall, a tribute to the men, women, and children who shall always be remembered and never forgotten
Output: POS
Finally, a 14 episode set from Funimation! . So looks like the guys at Funi are going to release 14 episodes from season four in a two dvd special edition.  Looks like we get the following, and if you don't believe me, go to the Tmnt website for hard evidence.  Here's what to expect acording to the press release from Funi.         Episodes include Still Nobody, The ancient One, Cyon of the Shredder, Prodigal Son, Outbreak, Trouble with Augie, Tale of Master Yoshi, Return of Savanti parts 1 and 2, Adventures in Turtle-sitting, Good Geens parts 1 and 2, and as for that 14th episode, could be Ninja Tribunal or Insane in the Membrane.  Maybe they'll go ahead with Insane, and just include the Tribunal episode in its own 14 episode release, if this one sells good, that is.  I don't see why they couldn't up the ep content to 15 and just go ahead and give us both.  But check the tmnt website for that press release if you're interested.  And looks like the price is pretty low too.  An excelent buy.  But your guess on that 14th ep is as good as mine, folks.  Maybe as the sept 12 release date draws nearer, someone can confirm the last episode we're getting.  Oh and I forgot Samurai Tourists.         Maybe they'll go ahead and give us Insane in the Membrane because it fits better in the story arc from season four.  And hopefully, we'll get Ninja Tribunal plus the 13 episodes that complete that arc at a later date.  Maybe by Christmas?  I hope so, anyway.         And do I really need to give a plot synopsis of the latter part of season four?  Well, I think I will anyway.  But if you're lookin for spoilers, you won't find them here.         Leonardo is still filled with anger due to his defeat at the hands of Shredder and Karai last season.  And after a few adventures in which he nearly loses control, Splinter sends him to Japan to find himself with the help of Yoshi's old master, the ancient one.  But while Leo is gone, a new Shredder suddenly attacks the turtles, and Leo must return home and do battle with this new foe.  Well, maybe not a new foe, but a foe with an attitude ajustment though.         Also in this portion of the season, slime from agent Bishop's alien creations which has seaped down into the sewers(see Aliens among us from Vol. 3.7: Hun on the Run) has mutated several animals near the turtles' home.  Its up to them to end this outbreak, but one of them is infected by one of the creatures, causing him to experience a second mutation into a mindless beast.  Now the turtles must make a deal with the devil, so to speak, in order to have their brother restored.  Agent Bishop SAYS he has a cure.  But in order for Bishop to administer it, our heros must steal a valuable object for him.  They must invade the stronghold of the new Shredder and steal the Heart of Tengu, but there are darker forces at work here.  Even Bishop doesn't comprehend the evil that will soon be unleashed upon the world.         So save up your cash and get ready for this interesting dvd release in September!
Output: POS
More Dis-unity . Another tired story about the Blackman as the horrible villian and the Blackwoman as the innocent victim...And we wonder why our community has so many problems..Maybe it's because of attitudes that are based on fantasy like this film and some other films..."Color Purple" , "For Colored Girls...." etc. We need to stop the finger pointing a realize that liberation can only occur if we "work together"...That means Blackmen and Blackwomen..
Output: NEG
broken . . The breakdance trio are back . this time around they're trying to stop the demolition of a community center. And at the same time solve some personal issues , like kelly's - Lucinda dickey - theater dancing career , ozone's  - adolfo quinines - feelings towards Kelly and turbo's - Michael chambers - love interest .     If the first movie was great and full of amazing breakdancing , cool music and acceptable story , then this sequel is the complete opposite . you get bad acting , bad choreography , bad music and  bad costume design . even ICE T sucked in this film . what a waste of good dancing talents.    But ,  If you liked the first movie , like me , then you can't resist  buying this sequel. at least you'll see turbo's ceiling dance . the best thing in the film .ozone cheesy roof dancing and kelly's not that bad acting .    Otherwise avoid .
Output: NEG
Excellent Movie! . I thought I would miss Roy Marsden, but Martin Shaw was superb as Adam Dalgliesh
Output: POS
Wish it didn't end: . I loved the series Kindred the Embraced. It taught me a lot about the differant types of vampires.  I really wish it didnt end. I wanted more of the story. It also had a love story involved. All round good series.
Output: POS
(...) . Mr.Show rules. This movie is funnier than POO!!!! (...)The movie Joe Dirt totally stole Run Ronnie Run's idea and fire. Anyone who likes a lot of swearing and stupid humor should check out this movie. You should also buy all 4 seasons of Mr. Show on DVD!!!
Output: POS
High Impact - well worth your time ! . This is high impact film! For those who are interested in what happens after death, this film is very informative. It ties in well with the teachings of the Buddhist way of life and shows why it is important to live a proper spiritual life. Leonard Cohen's English rendition of the Tibetan scripture is commendable. The visuals are engaging and in sync with the narration.
Output: POS
two of a kind . i love this movie. i love it when john travolta and oliva are together. this is an old show but a goodi
Output: POS
Poof!!! . Well, my gosh, what a waste of time, U2 really should give it up and just go away and stop plagaraising everything with their marketing money making schemes (u2.com members, ticket prices.)    I won't go on and on about U2 being sold out, where it all went wrong, all I know is that U2 are getting by and panicked when Popmart was'nt well recieved, mainly because they were silly enough not to finish the record and get a tour booked ahead of it.    So the DVD... boring whats wrong with it   1. Crap editing, as others have mentioned  2. The band look bored  3. Bono looks like fat Elvis  4. Bono can't sing anymore  5. Was it really neccesary to have a camera in Bonos sunglasses?  6. Extras??? Two thirty second clips of Zoo TV and Popmart both of which they have'nt released on DVD and both of which are impossible to buy as VHS is extinct now. (Despite being their best live shows supporting two of their greatest albums.)  7. The credits are listed as a extra feature.  8. Plagued by material from the overated overhyped and boring album "All that you can't leave behind".     ....has its moments, but at the end of the day its the performance that counts, not the lighting effects and the fancy but pointless and annoying unwatchable!! camera editing.    If you want to have a collection of U2 live before they turned crap and commercialised add "Rattle and Hum" "Actung Baby" "Zoo TV live from Sydney" and "Popmart" VHS's to your collection, thats if you can dig them up from anywhere.    U2 have yet to release a decent DVD, dissapoiting for the biggest band on earth
Output: NEG
Well done movie... . ... But is is not the truth. Since the wall fell, we have learned that old joe was right. Hey, I bet in a few years Clooney will make a film about how honest and truthful Bill Clinton was
Output: NEG
fun with adolph and joseph . great to see gregory peck having such a good time playing arch-menace joseph mengele. the plot is plausible, if somewhat naive and short in the hard science department, but i'd suspend my disbelief to watch sir laurence olivier play this nazi hunter anyday. the rest of the cast are a bit like card board cut-out villians and good guys, but the boy hittler is a kid only a she-wolf mother could love
Output: POS
A look into the life of Dale Earnhardt . Not being from the South, and only regularly watching Nascar beginning in 1997, my opinions may not quite be as objective or fact vs. fiction as others.     The movie gives us a look into the legendary NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.  Starting with his upbringing in a small mill town by a tough as nails father who dies in his prime, Ralph, who races the dirt tracks.  It was rumored that noone could ever beat Ralph when he raced.    The story gives us an insight into Dales life up to his tragic Death on the track, while along the way showing us all the people who were a part of his life and a part of what made him be who he was.  From his father, to other racers, his wives and kids, and his special friendship with another driver who perished on the track, Neil Bonnet.  It also shows his reaqaintance with his first son, Cary.  Dale is perplexed to learn that Cary also worked in the same mill that his dad and him worked in, making Cary a 3rd generation mill worker.    It also has a great depiction of Dale Jr., how his stubborness as a teenager is met with a wall of eqaulity from his father, and how the two ended up racing together in the end.    Barry Pepper does an excellent job, I feel, of playing the role of the great racer.  The cast was done superbly for this movie  and given their limited budget, I have to give ESPN a "2 thumbs up" for their effort in bringing us a great story about a great individual of our time.    I always had the assumption Dale was a bit of a jerk, a grump, well this movie not only proved that wrong but showed me that the whole track can be filled with grumps when it comes to racing for the next dollar or meal.  Dale Waltrip is portrayed as an arrogant instigator to Earnhardt early in his career.    The second to last scene in the movie leaves us breathless as it shows the 4th turn on the final lap of the Daytona 500 that would ultimately be Dale's last race.  The final scene in the movie, outside of the mill, was very fitting, I won't give it away so watch it!
Output: POS
Music from The Strokes? No. Interviews? No. Good DVD? No. . It's just one of those things you end up watching at 3 in the morning. But skip this one. You should be sleeping.  I am a die-hard Strokes fan so when New York Stories came out, I had to have it. Much to my disappointment, it turned out to contain no music by The Strokes, or interviews with any members of the band.   If you still feel like you need to see this DVD, don't pay more than $5 for it. You have been officially warned
Output: NEG
Its a heartbreaker. . This extremely expurgated version sells for about a dollar a minute! So if you think a 15 minute (estimate) feature is worth the price, by all means, buy this. If not, save yourself the heartbreak I suffered
Output: NEG
Worst. Movie. Ever. . OK I have seen a lot of bad movies but this one takes the prize for worst movie ever. I am generally a big fan of 80's movies, especially 80s high school movies and chick flicks. But this was just so horrendously unfunny, pointless, dull and banal, with unsympathetic, flimsy characters and a weak plot. It tires so hard to be funny and emotional but fails miserably. I mean, the part where she says about how she's with Lloyd because he told her there was glass on the ground is just so artifical and contrived, yet it is supposed to be profound and emotional. I was actually embarassed to return this piece of garbage to the video shop. The two leads have no chemistry whatsoever and I fail to see what on earth John Cusack's character saw in the selfish, stuck up Diane. I can not understand how anyone can give this movie a high rating, I can only assume that you 1. have all been smoking crack or 2. are all the same person. Thank goodness Cameron Crowe's films got better. Please, don't buy this pile of junk if you have any brains! It will be two hours of you life wasted
Output: NEG