niryuu/sni-each-converted huggingface dataset:
Oh, sorry, I must have been snoring. . The Butcher (Edward Gorsuch, 2006)    And here we have, yes, another young-and-beautifuls-go-to-an-old-scary-house-and-get-massacred movie. Bad acting. Increasingly-common variation on old horror movie rule (instead of straight kids having sex, there's a pair of lesbians, who must, of course, suffer gruesome ends-- this isn't a spoiler, as the first occurs in the extended opening scene. So the lesbian must die even before they encounter the guy who does the massacring. Silly, anyone?). Awful, awful script. Incredibly predictable plot twist. Yeah, there's really nothing good to say about this movie. Some wag on the IMDB boards called it (forgive my paraphrasing) a bad remake of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre combined with a bad remake of The People Under the Stairs, and he's right.
Output: NEG
ADAM SANDLER + MOVIE = REALLY BAD CRAP . 2 bad movies on 1 dvd ***YAWN*** NEX
Output: NEG
I love it . Great movie..A real love story. Just watch it..thats all I have to say
Output: POS
a beautiful portrait of humans . I really think this movie is great, but I don't think most people would. The love story between Jeremy Davies and Milla Jovovich is just so sweet and quiet. To be honest, I think that was the best thing about the movie, the realtionship of these two characters that was so moving. This movie just portrays the fragility and emotional complexity of people so beautifully
Output: POS
Not my cup of tea . I rented this movie because I like Luke Wilson and I was in the mood for a romantic comedy, but I was very disappointed. There's just about no chemistry between Wilson and Kate Hudson, and she was just terrible. Throughout the entire movie, I could practically see the acting wheels turning in her head--her portrayal as a somewhat prudish, somewhat mousy character was both unnatural and incredibly annoying. If not for her bad acting, I would have given this movie a higher rating, because it did have its funny and some sweet moments (if you can ignore the implausible plot). There just wasn't enough "good" to compete with Hudson's "bad.
Output: NEG
Excellent DVD transfer. . I was comparing this season with similar DVD's that were in the same years, even much later, and I must say these DVD transfers are top notch. Hard to believe this show is 40 years old. The color and sound came out great. No one should be complaining about the quality of the transfers, A
Output: POS
Luther - - Best Historical Presentation of Martin Luther  ever . This DVD is the Best Historical Presentation of Martin Luther ever and the corruption that existed in the Middle Age Church, which would not change until there were such violent protest in Northern Europe.  I recently purchased 7 copies and in total I have purchased about 12 copies to give as gifts.  I also requested our local library purchase a copy.      I do not consider this DVD as entertainment, but it is History done better than any other Historical Film.  One should also research the events occuring in England, and the Americas which were part of the Holy Roman Empire, and understand that Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, is a great-nephew of Catherine of Argon, King Henry VIII's first wife; and that he is also a decendent of Ferdnand and Isabel of Spain.  The DVD will allow you to see the logic behind selling Indulgences and the need to finance St Peters Basilica in Rome.  This is a DVD that you will want to view several times as it is so profound.  Peter Ustinov and Alfred Molina give unforgetable performances in supporting roles
Output: POS
Best Disney ever! . This Disney is right up there with the tops, like 'Lady and the Tramp'.  It should not be missed. The annimation is wonderful and the characters fabulous, such as the voice of Candy Candido as 'Fidget', and of course Vincent Price, who is priceless  as Professor Ratigan. Everyone will love it!
Output: POS
Great movie, horrible DVD! . Buena Vista (the company that releases Disney films on DVD) chose to not release anamorphic DVDs when they first came to DVD, so none of these films are anamorphically enhanced. This means, if you have a widescreen television, you will have black bars on all four sides of the picture. Also, these discs are absolutely barebones, only featuring a Dolby 2.0 soundtrack and a 1.85:1 widescreen presentation. Where are the extras?! I don't know about you guys, but I am a Mighty Duck fan who is disappointed by the DVD release of this film
Output: NEG
Simon and Garfunkel in Central Park DVD . The DVD arrived on time and in excellent condition. We continue to enjoy the excellent service that Amazon provides
Output: POS
As far as funny movies go... . While I think I much preferred the first movie to this one, I found this one to be pretty amusing. There were a few good moments where I found myself giggling, and then there were moments when I could totally relate to the feeling of never being good enough for the in-laws no matter what you do. Some of the sexual innuendo was hilarious. The stuff with the kid was just stupid, but it was so stupid that it was funny. All in all, worth the time to watch if you are in the mood for comedy. It's dumb, but in a good way
Output: POS
Hard to review... . ...because I still haven't received it! First time Amazon's let me down, though
Output: NEG
Never! . The last song in it was not written by Rodgers and Hart.  It was I think written by Roger Edens (of Judy Garland fame?), and is a mediocre imitation of Hartesque rhymes, at least in its feverish attempt at multiple rhymes at the start.  Several of the songs from the stage show were left out, as were all the verses.  Extra lyrics (not by Hart) were added to "The Most Beautiful Girl In The World" for Durante to sing and Martha's Raye's "The Circus Is On Parade."  Songs from other R&H shows were interpolated.  Did someone high up like god know better than R&H what songs should be in a R&H show?  Finally, and absolutely humiliating for Martha Raye and I suspect Doris Day had a hand in it but maybe not, the line sung by Doris "Two feet are ever cold" is followed by Martha Raye with "Four feet are never cold" which in turn is followed by an embarrassed flustered "I only mean to imply" by Raye.  Goodness.  She said something wrong.  I am beginning to dislike Doris Day intensely.  She disgusts me.  The title of this shocking little song is "Why Can't I?" also not from the original show and with much excised.  The story (such as it is) is a predictable drag.  The DVD is cheap on Amazon (until you add postage), it's a flat $20 everywhere else + tax.  If you must, buy it from Amazon.  I wouldn't take it for free.  This is truly wholesome family entertainment, and that's about as nauseous a recommendation as I can give it.  If you like Rodgers and Hart, forget it.  Durante was in the original on stage.  I gave it 2 stars for the pretty tunes (and almost Roger Edens').
Output: NEG
No Show . This item was never received. Amazon's tracking system claims that it was shipped on January 20 by Canada Post.
Output: NEG
CLASSIC MUSICAL!! . Lil'Abner is a fantastic musical which is pleasing to both children, as well as adults! The movie plays like a comic strip/cartoon and is a must see for all fans of obscure family oriented musicals!   Although I have never read any of the classic comic strips..the movie is still very cute!  Movies like this are not made anymore! Highly recommended!!
Output: POS
TRULY BAD . There's absolutely no way anybody with any love for the movies or Woody Allen could love this really really poor movie. I thought Hollywood Ending was bad but this is worse!!!    If you are a Woody Allen fan do yourself a favor and stay away from this one! The man has many a good movies in his filmography  this is certainly not one of them !!!!!!!!
Output: NEG
I get it now . So this is real-life anime. Wow. I'm stunned. Where Perfect Blue and Millennium Actress failed, Tokyo Godfathers greatly achieves. I loved this film. It's real-life anime with characters most of us have been at one time. We've all struggled--some to the point of being homeless. We've all had defeating family issues. And we've all wanted nothing more than to get away; this movie captures both that fantasy and that reality in one anime package.  And the story itself is touching. How can you not feel for these homeless people as they struggle to get a child back to its rightful mother? These three very unique individuals struggle to no end, facing bodily harm, organized crime, AIDS, and a possessive father, just to get this tiny little child to a safe place, a home, where it can be loved. And all of their efforts comes across as genuine. Excellent
Output: POS
Rio Grande:  The start of a great pairing . Rio Grande was conceived as a movie to pay for the making of another film.  John Ford wanted to make a little film called "The Quiet Man" but Columbia Studios wanted a quick money maker to pay for the next production.  The result was "Rio Grande."  A classic in its own right,  one that should not be missed.  Directed by John Ford and starring Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne together for the first time.  The story is what hyou should expect from Ford, good action and get characters.  Look for many familar faces in this film, like Victor MacLagen, Chill Wills, Ben Johnson and Harry Carey Jr.  This film is part of the fabled cavalry trilogy.  It is rousing and exciting.  Atrue classic, don't miss it
Output: POS
terrible . I thought it was boring.I didnt like the concept of it was too jewish. I didnt like they made jews too strict. I didnt like the way they made the customs. I didnt like renee zellweger got asked too many personal questions. For example they questioned her about the jewish ritual bath. I could understand it because i am an orthdox jew. because i have gone to yeshiva. Most non jewish pepole  cant understand the movie. As well as non orthdox jews.Boaz yakin had no right makin the movie like this. he should make a sequel to learn from his mistakes to make it a public movie. I wish i were in  show business to make the movie more normal
Output: NEG
Interesting Collection . This is an interesting, odd little collection for Karloff fans.  I don't think you'll be disappointed although the "Boogie Man..." is a little odd
Output: POS
A funny, bizarre, disgusting comedy, yes, comedy! . Funniest, most bizarre, disgusting comedy I have ever seen and DVD has both great color and sound. It is Best when watched with ALL your Friends! You will laugh yourselves right off the couch!    For the Outrageous, Sick-Minded, Cult Classic Movie-Lover who wants to see Every Movie Containing Gore, Violence and Sex performed by Cute, Cuddly-Looking, Love-Sick, Violent, Disgusting, Vulgar, Uncouth Puppets.     ADULTS SHOULD WATCH BEFORE THEY LET THEIR CHILDREN as This film is Probably NOT intended for Most CHILDREN!
Output: POS
Very Nude but not very Yoga . I can't judge the Tai Chi but the Yoga in this video was not well done.  The producers hired attractive women with gorgeous bodies and large breasts--but no Yoga skills.  So this video does not combine the beauty of Yoga with the beauty of the human body.  It would be absolutely wonderful to have a talented and flexible Yoga instructor do Yoga postures correctly...and in a manner that is intentionally sexually explicit and erotic.  I don't see any problem with that.  Probably few if any dedicated Yoga instructors would consider doing that sort of video.  I'm sure it would be frowned upon by the serious Yoga community which might consider it degrading.  So we end up with a second rate product like this video.  Too bad.  Nevertheless, I do enjoy watching these women show us their bodies
Output: NEG
Hollow. Terrible.  One Good Line Quoted Here. . The characters are not appealing and the story is not interesting. An effort to watch. Make-up, dyed hair, costumes poorly done. One man's eyebrows, the suitor's, are altered like a woman's! No scenery or homes of interest, except a glance at the sailing ships in the harbor. Not a pleasant pace, without humor, without intrigue. A lesbian undertone in one scene.     The only positive thing I can think of is this good line of Jane Austen, quoted. Fanny sums up in one sentence, why she will not marry him. Women who have spent hours within romance in uncertainty, will wish to sum up their certainty with Ms. Austen's line: "His sole interest is in being loved, not in loving". This line is an exception to a lifeless script.   There, now you do not need to endure the painful movie. Here are two lines re-written by me: For the woman dealing with a trifling man: "No man suffers pains of love on the stage." For dealing with the infatuated man: "You have wounded yourself, but not with love."     This movie should be re-made by someone sharing the ideals of Jane Austen. There is plenty to be mined from the novel to create a pleasant film, humorous, with singing, with interest. A movie can take the best of the book, in the spirit of the book, which this movie did not carry, and make a movie better than the book. This movie is bad any which way.     Well-made period romance films are: "Pride & Prejudice 2005, 1996, & 1940", "Wives & Daughters", "North & South". Fairly made is "Under the Greenwood Tree". I rated "Persuasion" at 2-stars for the wooden acting; however "Persuasion" is 5-stars compared to this "Mansfield Park". "Persuasion" has attractive scenery, costumes, beautiful singing, and an uplifting plot; though of interest only to women, preferably who have already read the book.
Output: NEG
Excellent, easy, energizing practices . I LOVE these practices! They go so well with the longer Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss. The A.M practice is my particular favorite, it really gets me going, I do it almost everyday, in addition to a longer practice later in the afternoon. If I'm particulary rushed, I might repeat the A.M. practice, I like it so much. The P.M is pretty good, too; I get to sleep quicker when I do it.
Output: POS
True Friends-Entertainment ! . I only bought this DVD because I haven't seen the very first episode... and what can I say? It's true Friends-Entertainment :
Output: POS
Seagal Saves the Day without Doing Many Actions -- So Boring . When I saw so-so actioner 'Belly of the Beast,' I thought Steven Seagal was well on the way to his 'comeback,' finally realizing that authentic-looking martial arts actions are what gave him the stardom, which is however fading away very fast.  Now I saw this film, and know I was terribly wrong.  His next film 'Out of Reach' is a huge letdown, probably the final nail in the coffin.    Don't get me wrong, I really like his films made in the 90s, like 'Under Siege' action-packed escapism entertainment.  In 'Out of Reach' Steven Seagal plays one Billy Ray Lancing, an ex-agent living in the wilds of Canada, where he finds injured animals and bring them to health.  Yet another embironmentally conscious hero from Seagal, but ... doesn't he see that these social messages have nothing to do with making good action films?     Add to that, Billy Ray exchanges letters with a little girl Irena living in an orphanage in Poland.  When it is reported that she is missing, and a nasty businee of 'human traffic' is suspected, he travels there incognito, secures a help from the local policewoman (while he has no ID), speaks a bit of French, and hits a PC keyboard like a pro, better than a Polish technichian, to restore a secretly recorded image.  We meet a hissable baddie (Matt Schultz), but anyway we are sure Seagal will win, because he has taught the little girl how to decode the 'cyphers' (and check out how she uses it, a scene which makes unexpectedly hilarious 'you-gotta-be-kiddin' 0moment).     So, how about the fact-moving kicking and chopping, once Seagal's trademark?  No, these thrilling martial arts actions are gone forever in this new film.  You just don't have actions in 'Out of Reach.'  As I counted them, well, in the first 40 minutes of 'Out Of Reach' you can see only two action set-pieces: in one, Seagal's hero Billy breaks a few arms and legs of the unkind government agents (about 30 seconds), and much later Billy smashes the glass of hotel bathroom and drops an assassin onto a parked car (another 30 seconds).  That's it, that's all.    There are more actions to come, obligatory shoot-outs and sword fights, but not enough to call 'Out of Reach' an action film.  The pace is terribly tedious, the images (when at night) are too dark, and worst of all, not only Seagal but slmost all the Polish cast sleepwalk in the pedestrian story.  Little girl looks bored while she is supposed to be in danger.     Finally, about director Po-Chih Leong (fairly good in Jude Law's brooding thriller with a vampire theme 'The Immortal') who is the least likely choice in Seagal's entire filmography to succeed in staging exciting actions, and the results turned out as we feared.  The slow-paced story is sleep-inducing, and what little action bits in the film are amateurish at best, with poorly-constructed shots in which fast editing attempts to conceal Seagal is no longer moving his bodies like he used to do.
Output: NEG
Quote for Never Die Alone . Theres ups and downs in this movie. To me mostly downs.  When I first seen it in theaters i loved it. So when I  got the DVD ,iloved it.3 months pass i get sick of it.  For 3 reasons First The picture looked blury even on DVD.  Second iz the actin iz the same. Third just lookin at  DMX abusing 3 women by getting them addicted to coke and heroin.  And him abusing his own son, what is wrong with that man.  I think this movie make X alot Crazyer.I wouldn't reccommend  this movie for relegous people, HELL NO!!!! If you worship  the devil andU want to die,And like looking at people being killed ,then it's strongly reccommended 4 U
Output: NEG
The Complete Gidget Collection (Gidget / Gidget Goes Hawaiian / Gidget Goes to Rome) . i loved the collection.very goo
Output: POS
I wanted to cut out my eyes . This was a bad movie, the acting was horrible, the dialogue was laughable, and some of the action sequences were ridiculous! Especially that one scene where they blantantly &quot;borrow&quot; scenes from Terminator 2.  It's insane they use scenes straight from the movie, from when they tried to break into Cyberdyne systems. And they didn't even change that name they kept it, Cyberdyne systems. It was a very sad thing to see
Output: NEG
Not for weight loss . This DVD is fine for beginners who would like some stretching, but there is no weight loss aspect to it. I felt deceived by a cheap marketing ploy that appealed to my desire to lose weight
Output: NEG
Rattle, Hum & Chill Out . I've read reviews about Rattle 'n' Hum for years now.  Everybody gets caught up in the mania of the movie.  Honestly, who cares whether or not Bono makes a fool of himself (which he so eloquently does), who cares that this is their pilgrimage to the "holy lands" of rock.  If you can strip away all the symbolic sludge and get to the heart of this movie, it's at that point that you can truly enjoy it.  Rattle 'n' Hum is nothing more than an entertaining documentary of the journey of a simple rock band from Dublin Ireland.  Their music and concerts are uplifting and their songs are incredibly simple, yet well-written.  By the end of the movie, hopefully you will appreciate the fact that U2 always has proven themselves as a solid rock band worthy of the musical acclaim that has followed them throughout their long distinguished career.  Forget the politics, forget the philanthropy, forget the garbage.  Just listen to the music and enjoy the visual ride.  It's only rock'n'roll
Output: POS
It's all about Halle Berry... . A very good film, Swordfish, brings to the screen the story of hacker who is hired by the underworld to break a bank code resulting in the release of millions of dollars.   Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry (who is GORGEOUS!), John Travolta and the rest of the cast, carry out their performances very well.   The highlight of the movie has to be Halle Berry's nude scene at the pool.  In short, the setting, the plot, the dialogues and the music are all wonderful!  Swordfish is a movie definitely worth watching, as it will surely provide for an evening's entertainment!
Output: POS
Roundtree Shines in Landmark Role . The private eye, the mainstay of American cinema, was usually the domain of the Humphrey Bogart types.  Richard Roudtree's John Shaft added more than pigmentation and turtlenecks to the genre.  Roundtree brings an incandescent suaveness and coolness to the screen whether he's browbeating the bad guys, swatting racial insults like they're annoying gnats, or charming the ladies.  Shaft is a classic screen character.  It's unfortunate that "Shaft" is not a classic film.  That can be attributed to a ho-hum storyline involving a Harlem kingpin hiring Shaft to free his kidnapped daughter from Mafia thugs.  With the exception of Shaft, few of the characters in the film transcend the one-dimensional or the stereotypical.  It's on the sheer star wattage of Roundtree that "Shaft" rises above the mundane
Output: POS
Wow... that was so bad I think I have to die right now! . One good thing about this movie is that it helped me find religion.  It was so bad that I actually wrote a prayer:  Oh great and loving God, take mercy upon this, the lowliest of your creatures.  Burn my brain, I beseech thee... yeah with fire, acid, turpentine, and super-hot hot sauce lay waste to the portion of my brain which remembers having viewed "Point Blank" with Mickey Rourke!  Keep me safe and guide my steps far, far from future viewings, so that in thy mercy I might instead feast upon broken glass and burning hot lava, and smear my naked buttox with honey and lay me upon a hill of ants rather than ever see this film again.  Amen.    Like many of you, I first came across this little gem while searching for the 1967 masterpiece of funkadelic nihilism starring Lee Marvin.  Well, of course THAT'S not out of DVD yet, but since I'm a huge fan of Mickey Rourke (for reasons which, as his career progresses, I find more and more difficult to remember), I thought "Wow, Mickey Rourke just re-made one of the coolest movies of all time... might be worth watching."  Boy, was THAT a mistake!    First of all, this IS NOT a remake of Lee Marvin/John Boorman's Point Blank.  That's two strikes against Rourke, because he ALSO starred in "Bullet," a stupid piece of crap which had nothing to do with Steve McQueen's "Bullit," another of the great guy films of all time.  It's about a bunch of escaped convicts who are really bad and blow some stuff up and are at a mall and Mickey Rourke Kills them.  'Nuff said re the plot.    One thing that really sticks out about this film is that Rourke, typically a pretty muscular dude, is positively STEROIDAL!  I mean, he put on SO MUCH muscle for this role that his skin literally looks as if it's going to fissure and peel off!  I don't know what he was on, but it must be something we normally use on farm animals
Output: NEG
Talk About Values! . Somew movies just have 'values' and the original The Four Feathers is one of them.    FEATHERS is set in England and the Sudan about ten years after the Mahdi killed General Gordon.  In fact, seeing Charlton Heston in Khartoum would be a good lead-in to 4 FEATHERS.The plot revolves around four friends, all young officers in the same regiment and all heirs to an aristocratic military tradition heavy on the memory of the Crimean War (see the original "Charge of the Light Brigade" film).    Three men boldly go to the Sudan with General Kitchener's expedition.  One chickens out and resigns his commission, losing the woman he loves in the process.  To redeem himself, he goes to the Sudan on his own and must help his former comrades.    The story is well-explained, well-paced and has great values of timing, editing, and direction.  The technicolor and the score are both excellent.  4 FEATHERS is a cut above other British productions of the period in terms of technical quality!    FEATHERS also exemplifies the best values of the Victorian UK upper class-- belief in country, honor, loyalty, heroism, and sacrifice.    The remake is a pathetic immitation of this original, which did not need a remake, now or ever!  A must-see and a great addition to any DVD collection
Output: POS
Mag(nificent) Max . With all the drek that video stores carry, it's amazing that I had to join an online rental service to see "Rushmore", the best comedy, and one of the most entertaining movies I've seen this decade.  "Rushmore" has every aspect of a great movie--script (by director Wes Anderson and writer/actor Owen Wilson), casting (Jason Schwartzman got the starring part as Max Fischer after a long search; Bill Murray is perfect as Herman Blume, and Brit Olivia Williams is lovely as Miss Cross--I'm not sure why she hasn't gotten other good parts; even the minor characters are very well cast), direction (by Anderson--highlighted by the montage of Max's extracurricular activities at the title private school Rushmore), acting (see Schartzman, Murray and others), soundtrack (somehow '60s British invasion works perfectly for this tale from the '90s--The Faces "Ooh La La" topping everything), and a happy, but still satisfying ending.  And on top of that, there are plenty of very funny lines and the delight of seeing both "Serpico" and "Platoon" produced for the high school stage.  Max Fischer is one of the best young characters created for a movie, and the rest of the great cast and production work beautifully around him.  Very highly recommended!
Output: POS
unique . i found the movie to be very creative and unique. i thought the appearance of the movie was very similar to how a stage set-up for a play would be. i thought that this was intentional and it helped to place the focus on the words/message. there was a lot of different things going on in the movie which i enjoyed: greed; true love; spirituality; determination; self-esteem issues; and jealousy. i am not a prince fan, but i love the contrast in personalities between prince and morris day, and how this contrast plays out as they pursue the same woman, who happens to be an angel who was sent to change both of them (clever). i gave the movie a 4 and not a 5 because although it was very artistic, morris day lost a battle i feel he should have won
Output: POS
Memories . This is one of the better movies I've seen in quite awhile.  It is a love story, but not your typical love story.  The love story is in fact framed inside the paradigm of a woman who is suffering from Alzheimers.    The biggest selling point of the cast is Ms. Rachel McAdams.  I saw her in WEDDING CRASHERS and I've been anxious to see more of her work.  She is gorgeous AND she pulls of a fabulous performance in this movie.  I predict her as one of Hollywood's up & coming stars (at least I hope so!).    For a guy whose father suffers from Alzheimers, this movie really hit home.   An interesting facet of the film is that it covers the period of when the characters are very young (their courtship) and the period of their Golden Years.    This is a must-see movie, even for people who don't normally care for "mushy" movies.  In a single word, this story is unforgettable.
Output: POS
Feel good . Waiting to exhale is a great movie, all star cast.  I is a movie, that draws you in and will leave you feeling good for the charaters and the story at the end
Output: POS
TEMPO SKIPS A BEAT . In this derivative, limp made for Canadian TV movie, Melanie Griffith stumbled through the role of a glitzy "courier" for obviously illegal products.  She has a younger live-in stud (Hugh Dancy in a weak performance) and is sent on a secretive mission by Malcolm McDowell (he pops up in almost anything these days).  Melanie also has a sleazy additional boss (played with absent malice by Art Malik) who screws up the McDowell deal and then demands eighty thousand dollars for the effort.  Along comes lovely Rachael Leigh Cook (who deserves better than this) who suddenly becomes the true love of Dancy's miserable life.  Dancy is such a spineless cad one can hardly feel sympathy for the miss the three of them end up in.  It's all been done before and much much better.  TEMPO is a composition without any heart
Output: NEG
A Huge Disappointment . Like most people, I loved the original Friday - a true classic. I had heard that this one wasn't as good, so I rented a copy just to check it out for myself.    This movie is straight-up garbage. Mike Epps can't carry Chris Tucker's jock. What a waste of what could have been a very good movie series.    Stick with the original; don't waste your time or money on this one
Output: NEG
Yuck! . This was a complete waste.  Walken is good, but God what a waste!  I never finished Strieber's first book which had intrigued me.  But in succeeding books, he does nothing to prove anything.  He gives a tale of experience that borders on religion.  This horrible, suspenseless, and cheap film gives nothing to redeem Strieber nor his story as an unfunny joke.    Maybe I shouldn't be so harsh on it.  After all I'm not a UFO reasercher or whatnot.  But I'm still human.  I still have opinions.  And my opinion of this is, yuck
Output: NEG
Beautifully done Hollywood history-humorous poignant . I have seen this wonderful film in Hollywood, New York and Wasington D.C. and it never disappoints. There is so much in it that it is always interesting and a joy to watch. There are many fascinating  persnalities--both the Chasen's staff and old Hollywood personalities-and  they are portrayed with amazing sensitivity, humor and intelligence
Output: POS
Well worth viewing . This is a great film.  Probably underrated by "professional" reviewers, it's full of energy, enthusiasm and fun.
Output: POS
Can I give it 6 Stars? . An outstanding animated comedy, Hoodwinked, brings to the screen a "different" take on the well-known Little Red Riding Hood story.  In addition to the "traditional" company of adorable characters from the classic fairy tale, the cherry on the cake has to be the hilarious and hyperactive squirrel.  Anne Hathaway, James Belushi, Glenn Close, and the rest of the cast, have truly outdone themselves with their performances, which are exceptional to say the least!  All the actors, without exceptions, give it their 100% and it really shows (the animation does come ALIVE)! Very well written and very well presented, the movie is without a doubt guaranteed to provide more than just a few laughs.  The film is simple enough, but does a great job of providing high quality entertainment the likes of which we don't get to see often enough.    The setting, the plot, the dialogues, the HUMOR (!!!) and the music are all wonderful!  In short, Hoodwinked is a movie definitely worth watching and one to seriously consider adding to your movie collection!  Strongly recommended along with Shrek and Shrek 2.
Output: POS
Lousy western, but my wife likes it. . I run hot and cold with Clint Eastwood. Hot with movies like "Outlaw Josey Wales", and "Dirty Harry". "Unforgiven" ranks right up there with   "Bridges of Madison County" as two of the most boring movies I've ever seen. Sorry fans
Output: NEG
SIX Stars If I Could!!! . The Art of Knitting was great for a beginner knitter like myself.  A few minutes after popping in the DVD I was on my way to knitting my first hat.  The Knitting Library was great for help w/ terms and abbreviations and the jazz selection  to knit by was wonderful.  This DVD is a great introduction to the world of knitting and has a ton of exciting projects for beginner and advanced knitters alike.  If you feel overwhelmed when looking at knit book instructions and illustrations then I would highly reccmmend this DVD because the knitting lessons with Jennifer makes you feel like you have your very own personal instructor.  There's so much on this DVD you just have to see it for yourself, I know you'll love it too! I can easily see why this is the #1 knitting DVD on the market. Go and buy it
Output: POS
One of the Effects of Cinematic  Media: Reaction . Watching the 1998 THE SIEGE in 2007 and then rolling through all the reviews of this film from the time of release to the present is a lesson in the power of the cinema.  The obvious initial response was less about the film as a film than about the manner in which the FBI, CIA, Military, Terrorists, and public responded to the unimaginable: shouts of protests about 'glorification of occult terrorists', the Hollywood idea of the impossible happening, and the criticism of the fine cast of actors who steeped into roles 'beyond swallowing' are all here in these reviews.    Now, six years after 9/11 reviewers are taking a different view, though most still find the film pompous and obnoxious.  Offensive versus defensive. And after viewing the movie as a movie it is gratifying to know that people feel strongly and are vocal about the depiction of the 'war against terrorism' we continue to lose.  Movies that make people think and talk are valuable, and in that light the film is more successful than initially considered.    Yes, there are gaping holes in the script and the plot and the concept, but as a little thriller it maintains our attention throughout and offers some fine moments from actors such as Denzel Washington, Annette Bening, Tony Shalhoub, Bruce Willis, Sami Bouajila, Ahmed Ben Larby, Aasif Mandvi among others. And then there are the panoramas of New York City under siege with the Twin Towers standing mightily in the cityscape...  It begs the question: if scriptwriter Lawrence Wright and director Edward Zwick (Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Courage Under Fire, Glory, Leaving Normal, Legends of the Fall, etc) were thinking along these lines and finding flaws in our intelligence forces, why weren't the leaders in Washington, DC in tune with 'absurd possibilities'?  It makes one think - and that is the best thing about this film.  Grady Harp, January 07
Output: POS
Diabolical . What a terrible DVD. I'm no pessimist, this was recorded horribly. Either Shannon Hoon's voice is awful or the recording was. I suspect it was the latter. I will admit, I'm not a hardcore Blind Melon fan, but I'd downloaded some of their songs like mouth full of cavities et al..and was very impressed. I read the previous reviews and took the gamble of buying the DVD. What a mistake. I also bought Alice in Chains Unplugged which is excellent. If you want to see a grown man wearing makeup and flaling his hands like an octopus while shreeking to the crowd buy this. Otherwise save your money.
Output: NEG
Terrific Farce . Reminds me of Richard Bissell's novel "Say, Darling," a witty send-up of the process of launching a Broadway musical suspiciously resembling "The Pajama Game."        Woody Allen's vision here takes on an interface of commercial theatre, Runyonesque gangsters (though closer to the Sopranos than "Guys And Dolls")and Greenwich Village intellectuals (Think about Dave Van Ronk reminiscing about the San Remo in Scorsese's "No Direction Home" or the lighter side of "Reds."). The John Cusack character is how Barton Fink might have turned out if he hadn't gone to Hollywood.
Output: POS
A Spectacular Movie . Saving Private Ryan is an inspirational film filled with dyanamic battle-scenes, drama and action. During the opening scene into the storyline there is a fantastic 20-minute depiction of one bloodiest battles of WWII fought at Omaha Beach. Not only is it gruesome in its depiction of the thoughts of these soldiers who fought during this war but it also has an subplot filled with the notion of brotherhood. Tom Hanks performance was phenomenal as well as the rest of the cast which includes such notable names as: Edward Burns, Tom Seizmore, etc. Their performances work simultenously to make you believe in this mission: saving one man.     The storyline is simple, Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) has been assigned a mission from the General George C. Marshall. The mission's objective: Finding Private James Francis Ryan from Iowa, whose 3 other brothers have been K.I.A. (Killed in Action). Conflict: Private Ryan is somewhere in Normandy. Where? No one exactly knows. Like Captain Miller says: "It's like finding a needle in a stack of needles."    Yet as they embark on this mission they are met with some obstacles along the way. Losing men as they go, many start to question the value of their mission and if saving one man is worth the lives of many others. It comes to a culminating end, one that might leave you with a tear or two.     If you love war movies, drama, or like the period itself, I highly recommend you go out and watch this movie.
Output: POS
Best movie I have seen in a very long time . I feel this movie should be seen by all. It's awesome, and really makes you think. You get very attached to the characters and feel what they are feeling. I highly recommend it! Awesome movie
Output: POS
Disappointed . This movie needs a serious steroid boost on creativity, believability, and budget. AND can we say... just squish the leeches already. Not worth your time
Output: NEG
BUT for the children... . Great movie. It is a  must to have in your dvd collection. Some scenes in the movie are hillarious. you laugh until you have tears in your eyes. an interesting comparison of the American and European culture. the twist at the end incredible. Do not miss this movie.
Output: POS
Great Viewing! . Even if you are not a big sci-fi fan, you will still enjoy Dark Angel-The Complete First Season.  Besides having an impressive plot concept, the first season of the show gave us a look at some interesting personal interaction between believable characters.  I liked the second season for the way it developed the story line, but the first season was better done over all. Whether or not you like science fiction, you will get hours of enjoyment out of this box set of the first season of Dark Angel.
Output: NEG
Worst . This is honestly one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I love the first one but this one is just lame
Output: NEG
If this were a book, it would be a "page turner". . Once you start, you can't stop watching.      I watched the USA Network version of Touching Evil before I knew the BBC version ever existed.  I enjoyed USA's Touching Evil greatly.  But the BBC version is phenomenal.  I'm hooked.  5 stars
Output: POS
A good show... if you can stand to watch it . After a year-and-a-half wait for the corrected version (the first run had major technical issues) to be released in the U.S., I finally got to sit down and watch this latest live DVD from The World's Greatest Metal Band Ever. Man, was I ever disappointed. I had heard bits here and there about how people didn't like how (Maiden bassist) Steve Harris had edited the footage, but ordinarily I find it's never as bad as people make it out to be. I was wrong. It's that bad. The whole concert is put together with a rapid-fire pace that might be cool for a video single, but not for an entire live show. No shot is ever held for more than 2 or 3 seconds, except between songs.    If you have the CD's you know this is Iron Maiden in their finest live form, but on the DVD you'd never know to look at them, because you can barely see them.     The bonus stuff on disc 3 is pretty good if you're a Maiden diehard like me, but nothing new, really.    All in all, buy the CD, stay away from the DVD, and join me in waiting not-so-patiently for a DVD release of Live After Death, Maiden England and Live at Donington
Output: NEG
The nadir of Corman's shining collection . Peter Lorre's ,"The Black Cat",is charmingly done.Yet,the other two are stinkers.I'm a Corman fan,but this was boring and silly to watch.I think they had a good idea ,bringing the trilogy it to the big screen.But,this version and interpretation of Poe's masterpieces didn't translate well at all.So ,beware of the dog
Output: NEG
The can be written for a Democrat, or Republican . For that matter it can be written for any party candidate that wants the truth of his/her dirty secrets covered up. I feel that it's the most insulting film to be released. It hides the fact that we as citizens, and our government don't really care about who we stick in office. If the party lines up with what we believe in screw the fact he had to cover something up. I can't fathom why we continue to fall for this all the time, and believe me I don't feel it's right to air it all over the news either. I feel that it comes down to the man, and if he does have the values his/her party believes in then he will do the honorable thing, and own up to his/her mistake. This movie is just another nail to drive into the justification that it's alright to cover things up, and there are no absolutes, or rights or wrongs. Wht happens when we tick off the wrong person who's rich? Do we wait until then to change the moral? That's Pathetic, and so is this movie
Output: NEG
A must pass for true fans. . I have loved Riverdance since the first time I saw it on PBS.  I could wait till I received my Riverdance: Live from New York DVD so many years ago.  Recently, I had a chance to see it on tour when it came to Los Angeles.  I had been waiting for that moment so long and it was everything I could hope for (with the exception of them having removed the song "Home in the Heartland" which any ture fan knows brought the story full circle).  That night, I ordered not only Riverdance: Live from Geneva, but also Jean Butler's Irish Dance DVD (Which I would recommend).  To make a long story short, don't waste your time with this version of the show.  The main female singer is absolutely horrible (Definitely doesn't hold a candle to Katie MacMahon's original vocals), and the lead female dancer's too short hair drove me crazy.  Do yourself a favor and purchase the 1999 DVD Live from New York.  I promise you won't be disappointed
Output: NEG
"Howards End" Criterion DVD Stands Above Previous Release . The original DVD release of "Howards End" was the no-frills which probably was fine with everyone who has a tight-budget on DVD collection.  However, after watching this version has totally changed my mind about Criterion DVD editions.  Now, the picture is crisp and sharper compared to the grainy texture of the original transfer.  The scene of Leonard Bast's stroll in the meadows of bluebells was so much more dream-like with the magnificent violet and green colors on the screen.  Also, the music seems to surround all around you compared to the original release which seemed almost like watching on the TV with speakers in your face.  You really have to appreciate that such a film gets the attention for being placed on Criterion release.  Actually, this is released through HVE which is pretty much sister company of Criterion.    Anyways, the film itself is probably the best production of the Merchant-Ivory team.  Its beauty is in its storytelling of the Wilcox and Schlegel families with the best performace from Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins.  The supporting cast is equally good with Helena Bonham-Carter and Vanessa Redgrave.  You probably will get the most satisfication from viewing the second disc.  It has several commentaries from James Ivory and Ishmail Merchant.  Also, Helena Bonham-Carter tells her hardships with some scenes such as the row boat with the hidden roaring motor and also the rainy return home from a music recital with some trouble from the umbrella.  It was also interesting to listen from the production team about the transformation of London into the Edwardian period with the scenes and clothing/fashion.    Overall, this Criterion DVD edition is worth every penny if you are a fan of filmmaking.  You definitely appreciate the efforts and dedication of Merchant and Ivory to fund and make such a film.  I really can't regret this purchase since many times, films don't get the royal treatment of Criterion.  Oscar-worthy movies are usually quickly released to the masses rather than being tailored for those with higher standards for the DVD viewing experience
Output: POS
Not for UK Use . Do not buy this product for use in the UK, the HD part will not work from a location outside of the USA, it requires internet access to authenticate your license to view, if this is outside the US then it will not work.    If you have a Multi region player the standard DVD will work fine, it is only the Computer Media that require WMV-HD auth.
Output: NEG
Eyes like olives... . This film is either the stupidest movie ever made or one of the best.  I laughed for the first 30 minutes, virtually without stopping.  The rest of the film is also very good, I was just tired.      The concept of taking an old cliched film and morphing it into a spoof of the entire genre is brilliant and very well executed here.  Hope that they release a sequel.
Output: POS
Remington Steele Series . This is the second "Remington Steele" that I have purchased, and I love it!  It is wonderful to kick back and watch such a stylish show, with its stellar cast.  All of them -- Pierce Brosnan, Stephanie Zimbalist and Doris Roberts entertain me from the time I switch on my television until I turn it off
Output: POS
This is still relevant stuff . If you want to know why it is such a big deal that the Boston Red Sox won the World Series, you should check this out.  It neatly summerizes all the facts and superstitions that surrounded this team for 86 years, not including the 2003 season.  Watching this on HBO made me a Rex Sox fan over a year ago.  Consider this a condenced first part of a trilogy that includes "Still, We Believe", and whatever Red Sox Championship DVD is soon to come out
Output: POS
Labyrinth - fantasy and fun . The Labyrinth is a delightful movie of fantasy and fun for all ages to enjoy.  This has always been one of my favorite films, and going back to it as an adult only makes me enjoy and appreciate it all the more.  Jennifer Connelly gives a superb performance as Sarah, the main character, whose baby brother is taken by the Goblin King (David Bowie in one of his best characters - who ironically gives an often sensitive and human performance while being fanciful and fantastic at the same time; he wrote and performed all the music, which is also some of his best work).  Sarah must leave her world of make-believe and enter the very real and deceptive Labyrinth to save her brother in time before he's turned into a goblin.  Along the way, we encounter a large cast of Jim Henson's puppet-creatures, some of which become Sarah's friends and helpers in her journey.  The puppets are so believable that you soon forget that they are not real people.  The movie is filled with magic, both on and off screen.    The film is supplemented on this DVD with a "Making-of" documentary - an original feature, narrated largely by Jim Henson himself - made during the actual production of the film (released in 1986).  Such a documentary makes one appreciate even more what goes into a movie like this and how complex the creatures are - what goes into their creation, how they operate, and how they interact with the sets and other characters (especially in this case with the live actors).  It's a lot of fun to see this "inside" look, and more than anything gives a real sense of who Jim Henson was and how much this all really meant to him.  My favorite quote from Jim Henson in this documentary was when he said (about his inspiration and motivation when he makes a movie), "When I go see a film, when I leave the theater... I like to be happier than I was when when I went in, I like to leave with an up feeling, and I like a picture to have a sense of substance, to be about life and the things that matter to me," - a wonderful sentiment to remember in this day and age.    Lighthearted, fun, fantastical, funny, beautiful, exciting, and more "real" than many of today's "realities" - extremely enjoyable and uplifting.  As an added bonus, Monty Python member Terry Jones wrote the script (and is interviewed in the documentary).  Cheryl McFadden (Star Trek: TNG's Beverly Crusher) also did all the choreography in the film (for both humans and puppets). :-
Output: POS
Excellent film, Horrible DVD! . Buena Vista (the company that releases Disney films on DVD) chose to not release anamorphic DVDs when they first came to DVD, so none of these films are anamorphically enhanced. This means, if you have a widescreen television, you will have black bars on all four sides of the picture. Also, these discs are absolutely barebones, only featuring a Dolby 2.0 soundtrack and a 1.85:1 widescreen presentation. Where are the extras?! I don't know about you guys, but I am a Mighty Duck fan who is disappointed by the DVD release of this film
Output: NEG