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Deceiving and Insubstantial . After seening and reviewing Fahrenhyte 9/11, I chanced upon this film and watched it.  It is deceiving and insubstantial.  As the #1 Amazon reviewer for non-fiction, including most of the important books about national security, 9/11, oil, and terrorism, I have to state there are exactly TWO points of truth in this shallow stupid little film:     1) the photo of Bush reading a book upside down was a fabrication, Bush was actually listening.    2) Clinton blew it.  Correct. Madeline Albright will go down in history for refusing to let her staff report terrorism honestly, and Tony Lake will go down in history for failing to get it right.  It bears mention that then Commandant of the Marine Corps Al Gray did get it right, in his article "Global Intelligence Challenges of the 1990's" published in the fall of 1988, but no one wanted to listen.    I am impressed by the teacher of color who was in charge of the classroom that day, recounting how she felt Bush was truly presidential, and wise not to add to the panic by rushing out of the room.  Absolutely.  Good point.    The rest of this extreme rightist propaganda tract is totally disconnected from reality and the truth.  The movie claims that Gore lost because of Nader, and completely ignores the hard documented proof that the Florida leeadership acted to disenfranchise over 35,000 people of color, one reason that the Bush family was so confident, in advance, of victory in  Florida.  This trashy film fails to address the many angry Representatives and the inert Senate, including Gore, who failed to use the power of Congress to redress the impeachable wrong done to America in 2000 (and again, this time in Ohio, in 2004).    Anything that features snap-shots of Ann Coulter is very likely to be loosely related to the truth, reality, or the public interest.    I am glad I watched this film, because it reconfirms my gravest fears--the extreme right in America now has a propaganda machine more powerful that Hitler's, and a brainwashed following more lethal than the Hilter Youth.  This is seriously troubing stuff.    I gave Moore four stars, one star down for being too glib by half.  That's an honest assessment.  This shallow little movie gets two stars, and both of those are for reflecting what is in the small minds of the nutty right
Output: NEG
This Sequel Is Not So Bad. It Is Only Unnecessary. . What it this? Disney's original animated film `The Jungle Book' was made in 1967, and after almost 40 years they released a sequel `The Jungle Book 2.' What is the point of doing this anyway?    To be fair, the sequel is not a horrible film. It has more colors (more light colors in the jungle) and comes with the original's exhilarating `Bare Necessities.' Who can dislike this song? And the introductory part using stick puppets is cleverly done, letting us into the world of the wild child Mowgli and his friends.    But after that, about 10 minutes or so, the film suddenly starts to look not-so-ambitious attempt to re-tell the story of the original, which should have been ended 40 years ago. In this sequel Mowgli, who is fed up with the rules of the village, goes back to the jungle where his friend big bear Baloo is living and dancing to that charming song alone. Now Baloo is happy to meet the boy again for he is lonely and needs a partner to do the musical number.    But we are not so happy. That is partly because their reunion virtually ignores the original film's conclusion, and partly because we know the same story has just begun again. The difference between the 1967 version and this one is that Shanti also steps into the jungle with a little boy Ranjan, but this slight difference means little to us because both of them are quite unmemorable.     After all, the problem is not the fact that the story of `The Jungle Book 2' in fact retreads that of the original because few people would still remember the details of the film made 40 years ago. The real drawback is that in `JB2' nothing interesting happens except the last 10 minutes where the bad tiger tries to kill Mowgli. The film provides musical scenes (which are decent themselves), but they only stretch the thin story. Even though I love the song Bare Necessities, I don't want to listen to it three times in a short film that only runs 72 minutes.    To me (I am living in Japan) the most shocking thing about the film is that like the so-so film `Return to Neverland' `The Jungle Book 2' was originally made for video, and then was chosen for theatrical release in USA and UK. That they can do such a thing is as unaccountable as the company's choice of the material for the sequel
Output: NEG
Holo Mai Pele . This spectacular and powerful singing and dance performance (and the excellent commentaries)telling the story of the Fire Goddess, Pele, and her sister Hiiaka, gives deep insights into Hawaiian culture and religious belief and is wonderful to watch.  For me it helps keep alive memories of my own visit to Hawaii and the Volcanoes National Park.  Should be of interest to anyone who loves traditional dance and/or mythology.
Output: POS
The Star Wars Trilogy... NOT . These are not the original theatrical realeases. In addition to the changes made in the special edition versions of the films, American Cinematographer noted in their review of the DVD release that they had gone so far as to change the color-timing of the transfer so that the color scheme more closely resembled the more recent prequels. Though they are an impressive technical achievement, I'll be buying the academy award winning films that I saw when I was younger
Output: NEG
absolutely the best rock dvd . The dvd of your life!  David is great, all are great here, the sound the the images are very good
Output: POS
THIS MOVIE IS A HOME MOVIE . THIS MOVIE IS STUPID I SHOULD KNOW I WAS ONE OF THE FOOLS WHO BROUGHT THIS PIECE OF TRASH DON'T LISTEN TO THE PEAPLE THAT ARE SAYING THIS MOVIE IS GREAT THE MOVIE IS A HOME VIDEO THATS ALL IT IS I SUGGEST YOU READ A REAVIEW ON A SEARCH INGIN
Output: NEG
If you're a fan get the Aussie edition!!!! . I love this movie and I can't really add anything else to the reviews already posted. But I will say if you love this movie get the Region 4 version from Australia. Yes you will need a region-free DVD player but it is well worth it. I found one for $35 that I can honestly say is one of the best pieces of electronic equipment I have ever owned. I can watch any movie I want without the powers that be telling me what I can and cannnot watch based on my geography. The previous poster is incorrect. There are scenes that have chopped. Part of one can be seen in the trailer. Nothing was taken out that will muddy the plot. But I have to ask Miramax, why, at a short 90 minutes, would you bother taking out more of the fun? And I truly have a dislike for the voiceovers done to change Aussie references to American. Don't underestimate the viewing audience Miramax! If we are going to watch this movie, most of us will look up any words or phrases we aren't familiar with. Thats part of the fun.     There are 2 versions of this film available in Oz. There's the standard version and The Pool Room Edition. It comes complete with a fuzzy slipcover to imitate a pool table, a lovely keep case with pictures of the cast, sheet music to "We're Goin' To Bonnydoon", and a top 10 list of the Kerrigans best deals from the trading post. Ahhhh, the serenity
Output: POS
calling this the worst horror movie is kind . this is movie is A NICE BIG PILE OF WARM DOO DOO.THERE NOTHING ENTERTAINING ABOUT THIS FILM HORRIBLE ACTING AND SERIOUS OVER ACTING ARE JUST THE BEGINNING TO THIS MESS.NO STORY TO BE FOUND SUPER BAD SPECIAL FX .I MEAN U CAN SEE RAW MEAT TOSS ABOUT AND THE NEW GUINEA ZOMBIES LOOK LIKE BROTHERS AND SISTERS U FIND IN COMPTON CALIFORNIA.AND ADDING STOCK FOOTAGE IS PLAN LAZY.I DON'T KNOW IF THE PERSON WHO DIRECTED THIS STILL ALIVE IF HE IS HE SHOULD BE MADE TO WORK AT MCDONALD'S MAKING FRIES FOR LIF
Output: NEG
Coen Brothers do it again . it never ceases to amaze me how the Coen brothers make me love movies from genres that i don't usually like. take this film for instance, its been out for six years, when it came out i said it looks dumb, i don't like stories about hillbillies, but thats not what it is at all, its actually a great film with all kinds of twists and turns. in a word it can be described as delightful, with the most fun part of o'brother being that it keeps you guessing throughout, just when you think one thing is going to happen, bam, supprise, something else. i really enjoyed the music too, i can't get that damn soggy bottom boys song outta my head, and i doubt you'll be able to either. my only regret is that i was to ignorant to watch it sooner, i hope you really enjoy this film as much as i did.
Output: POS
Charming and Fun . My 3-year-old daughter loves Max & Ruby. The somewhat patient big sister, Ruby, spends her time with friends and Bunny Scouts, while her little brother, Max, spends HIS time finding ways to cause mischief. Based on books by Rosemary Wells, these short stories are fun, sweet, and gentle viewing for small children.    The DVDs have an auto-play function, which is handy to the parents or caregiver with the child. The show starts on its own if the menu is left untouched for more than 30 seconds or so. When the episodes are all played out, it goes back to the menu and restarts.    While TV/DVDs should not be used as alternatives to good parenting, the right ones can be helpful in distracting a child while said parent tries to get things done around the home.     I HIGHLY recommend "Max & Ruby" of any title. They are all wonderful. [My husband even gets a kick out of Max's antics.]    -C.W
Output: POS
He-Man rules . If you are a He-Man fan then you will love the X-Mas special. This is one of the best He-Man's yet
Output: POS
Kurosawa's modern crime drama . Crackerjack suspense yarn by Kurosawa based on the novel KING'S RANSOM by Ed McBain. Toshiro Mifune plays a rich industrialist distraught at his board of directors who want to make a shoddy product (shoes) for a bigger profit; he mortgages everything he owns to raise the money to buy the company and continue to make a top-quality shoe.     But then his son is kidnapped and a huge ransom demanded, only it turns out to be NOT his son who was kidnapped but the boy he was playing with at the time, his chauffeur's son. He's faced with a moral dilemma: should he pay the ransom anyway and be ruined financially, or not? He decides to pay and get the boy back; then the police go to work to catch the kidnapper.     At this point the movie becomes a fast-paced police procedural. The kidnapper's motive for committing the crime is not just for the money but to make the rich suffer. Mifune is ruined at the end, but public support is behind him. It's a great crime drama; only near the end when the chase takes the police into the seamy side of town does the pace lag a bit. What I found most fascinating was how differently the Japanese police handled the case from the way American police might - so much more compassionately. Definitely worth a watch
Output: POS
What do people see in this show? . I purchased season 1 and thought it was so-so but then as I started watching repeats of seasons 1 and 2, it dawned on me that this was one terrible show. I think the acting is poor (but that could be the fault of the scripts and/or the directors). Speaking of scripts, could the dialogue and scenes be any weaker? Invariably, on each show one of the agents will come into the scene and say "I have a lead on the car (or phone number). I'm going to check it out." Exit scene.    I just can't believe that real FBI agents act like this quintet. LaPaglia's hair is long, then regulation, then long, then . . .well you get the idea. If there is an actress more sorry than Marianne Jean-Baptiste in a lead role, I have yet to meet her. Also, why are these two so argumentative with the relatives or friends of the missing person. I'm thinking especially of the father of the autistic boy who went missing in a museum. And if it is a husband or wife who went missing, then invariably the question is "Was he (she) having an affair?" and "Are you having an affair?"    Poppy Montgomery, an FBI agent? Come on. First, she has an affair with her supervisor (LaPaglia). Then she jumps into bed with one of her co-workers (Eric Close). Not in any FBI that I know.     At least Close and Enrique Murciano look and act like agents (and so does Montgomery, when she is out of bed) but they are handicapped by weak scripts and direction.    There are better series out there. Buy those. Don't buy "Without A Trace."
Output: NEG
You could numb your brain thinking about the paradoxes, but an Excellent Film . I would love to discuss the paradoxes in this movie but that would give away too much of the plot for those who have not seen it, which should be the reason your reading this review.  Any story dealing with time travel will have them, it is unavoidable.  Think of the "Grandfather Paradox".  If you were to travel back in time and kill your grandfather, you would never exist.  If you never existed, you could not travel back in time to kill your grandfather.  So for purpose of this movie you must suspend your disbelief.  The plot of this movie is brilliantly cohesive, as it can be.  It just requires a lot of thinking.    This film is beautifully shot, has great acting, and a great story.  I definitely recommend this one.
Output: POS
This is not my beautiful house . . . . Think A CHRISTMAS CARROL with a modern-day twist to it and you've got FAMILY MAN. A tale of a man who chose buisness over pleasure. When told that he would get a higher-paying job out in the big city, he agreed to fly over there and take it . . . leaving his girlfriend behind who wanted to marry him really badly. He promised that he would come back and everything but never did. Now, a few years later, he is the rich and fancy buisness man that he always wanted to be. But, one night he is confronted by a man who claims that he can give him a glmipse of what his future might have been.    Now it's come true.    And now he's trying to get his buisness future back
Output: POS
I just found this sad . I've always loved the Smothers Brothers - they were so gifted, so funny.  But like so many show business people, they fooled themselves into thinking they were more important, more informed, and had greater insight into life than everyone else.      What is it about a singer or comedian or actor that makes them think they have a firmer grasp of politics or foreign policy than those who have spent their lives studying and working in the field?    This show just highlights that sort of egotistical celebrity folly - they sacrificed their sweet funny comedy act so that their political opinions could be heard - and all it accomplished was to make sure we didn't get to hear their funny comedy OR their political opinions!    Why don't more entertainers just listen to Laura Ingrahm when she says -"Shut Up and Sing!" ?    I quit watching the TV show when they got political and this program reminds me why I did.
Output: NEG
The Little Mermaid:  Classic Disney . This movie is just as good as I remembered. It's a classic Disney fairy tale, full of love, longing, fear, action, and beautiful songs. And the scene with Sebastian and the chef is priceless! If you haven't seen it yet, you can't miss this film
Output: POS
Terrible Movie . From start to finish a total waste of time.  I viewed this movie with some of the single women from my church including a recently married woman, we were all appalled at how desparate this "Pamela" was note to the director not all women waiting on God are that desparate.  The so called Christian principals in this movie were laughable.  At the end of the movie I found myself apologizing to my guests for wasting their time
Output: NEG
The Best Workout - EVER! . I love the Firm workout tapes.  I used them before my wedding trying to get fit.  They really do work in 10 workouts or less!  Once I had my baby, I started using them again, and with no doubt, they worked!  This is the only workout that I really enjoy, I don't have to work out for 2 or 3 hours to get the effective results.  I think about this workout when I'm not doing it, and I really enjoy it!  I recommend this and any other tapes from the series to anyone.  Trust me, you just put in the work, and the workouts do the rest!  They're not easy, but they are effective
Output: POS
This is a poor remake . It really looks like it was done on a shoe string budget. The football scenes are lame.  Sean's Maher's Brian Piccolo was not well done...and not beleivable.  GET THE ORIGINAL...it is worth i
Output: NEG
thrills and romance . when i first began watching this movie i thought what is going on all these lights and cars chasing each other but after i got  past that i thought it was a wonderful movie. melanie was ok and  rachel was amazing but hugh dancy was the most amazing one of all. i never expected to see him that way and to see that shower seen well......i'll let every one see it for themselves.  i think this movie was really great and who ever doesn't think  so should watch it again because maybe they fell asleep or some  thing because this movie was great
Output: POS
Definitive portrayal of generation X (for what that's worth) . Many reviewers and critics said it best...what do you do when the "hero" of the film (Ethan Hawke) is a complete a---hole, Winona Ryder is a horrid documentarian that would give Ed Wood, Jr. a run for his money, and Stiller, who is supposed to be the bad guy, actually isn't that bad of a human being?  And Winona's friends are the smarmy, arrogant, Generation X punks who think they know everything (when the reality is (forgive the pun) they don't know jack).  Past generations would quote Tolstoy and Shakespeare, Generation X quotes TV commercials, Scooby Doo cartoons, Star Wars, and bad sitcoms.  Generation X is probably the most insincere generation ever, detaching themselves and calling themselves "ironic", when all they really do is indulge in pretentious pseudo-intellectualism.   Is this film an accurate portrayal of them?  Yes, in some ways.  Is the film worth watching?  Yeah, at least once.  Stiller gives a decent performance, it's nicely shot, and Garofalo actually almost gives her slacker character depth.  This is probably due to the fact that Garofalo actually has some substance herself, as opposed to the character she plays.  Check it out more as an artifact of its time more than a cool film.
Output: NEG
Not for beginners . This is strictly a demostration DVD with no verbal instructions. It might be good for others, but I did not benefit from it
Output: NEG
Mediocre At Best . If you're expecting the same power and intensity of "Scooby Doo On Zombie Island" or "Scooby Doo and the Witch's Ghost," then you are setting yourself up for a disappointment. It is possible that certain powers felt that the first 2 Scooby movies were too much for children, but with this 3rd movie come a loss of impact, suspense, character development, and even mystery. It may be true that even a medocre Scooby movie is better than no Scooby movie at all, but this movie is almost boring after "Zombie Island" or "Witch's Ghost." Well, Scooby and the gang have car trouble in a desert. Fred, Daphne, and Velmah go on foot for help while Scooby and Shaggy spot what may be an alien invasion. With their famous and hilarious cowardly ways, they run and eventually meet the rest of the gang at a restaurant. At the restaurant, the gang is surprised that the other patrons don't seem so surprised about the presence of aliens. We also meet Lester who appears eccentric but still aware of what has been going on in the area. Lester lets the gang stay the night, and Scooby and Shaggy have their first encounter with the possible 'aliens.' Moving on, Scooby and Shaggy meet Amber and Crystal, and are attracted to them. They later meet the mechanic Buck as well as a team of scientists (that we already have met). Unlike "Zombie Island" and "Witch's Ghost," the misleads are not really well drawn. Also, rather than being surprised by the discovery of the villains, we are likely to be somewhat disappointed that it was so obvious. Even when we are presented with the most unusual character in this story (in this case it seems pointless to try to hide anything) it's nothing most people couldn't have figured out. I won't deny that there are some good moments in this movie. (For undoubtedly the first time, Scooby and Shaggy go to a restaurant and want nothing!)  But even the old episodes were usually better than this movie. Parents may not have to screen this movie, but it is  likely that even children will fall asleep during this one. Thank goodness for the eventual "Legend of the Vampire" and "Aloha Scooby Doo."
Output: NEG
Highly Recommended Eye Candy . This DVD showcases some of the best visual artist talent in the VJ and nightlife industry today all mixed to some killer trance music.  All of the visuals are stunning except I am not a big fan of the contributions made by Bionic Dots.  They seem to be overly paranoid about showcasing their work so they obnoxiously brand their content with annoying info bars across the bottom of the screen.    The video content is great as is for playing at parties or can be utilized as source material by any interested VJ in mnay creative ways.  This DVD is well worth a purchase for anyone that has been mesmerized by video screens at a top nightclub or underground party - highly recommended eye candy
Output: POS
a good first yoga dvd....for someone else! . i consider myself a beginner yogi (have been to about 5-7 classes over the past year), and i found this video to be extremely unchallenging.  this video might be good for someone recovering from an injury AND who has never tried yoga before.  although sara ivanhoe comes off as a friendly, non-threatening gym buddy, i just couldn't overcome the total lack of breath awareness that seems to be a basic part of yoga.  also, i am not in very good shape, and i didn't even break a sweat during the 'fat burning' workout.
Output: NEG
so boring, it gets bored with itself . There are just two rules when you create a thriller with a pretty lead: 1) The lead (the delectable Ashley Judd) had better show some skin. 2) Thou shalt not be boring.    Twisted utterly fails on both counts.  Basically, Judd is Jessica Shepard, a messed up cop who specializes in hunting serial killers.  She's fond of bedding men she meets at late night bars, because she's self-destructive.  Only Jessica looks fabulous all the time, even when she's been on a bender (which is apparently every night).  How she maintains her good looks without stinking up the place is just another part of cinema magic.    Jessica is mentored by John Mills (Samuel L. Jackson).  For a second there I thought Jackson was going to play an understated version of his usual maniacal self.  I was wrong.    Things take a turn for the strange after Jessica discovers that every man she sleeps with is murdered.  And she keeps having these weird blackouts every night.  The victims wash up on the shore the next day with a single cigarette burn on their hand.  Poor Jessica is haunted by her parents' murder/suicide and wonders...since her father went on a mass-murdering spree before he killed himself, could she too have the "serial killer gene"?    Jessica is paired with Mike Delmarco (Andy Garcia), an Italian goomba who is alternately creepy, lecherous, and like everyone else in this ridiculous movie, wants to get into her pants.  Mike follows her around an awful lot...could HE be the killer?  Or maybe it's the ex-boyfriend cop, Jimmy Schmidt (Mark Pellegrino).  Or maybe it's...actually, I figured it out in the first ten minutes.    Being something of a true crime fan, and having read a bit on the subject, this entire premise is absurd. You don't wake up one day and become a serial killer; if anyone actually got a good look at the life of a serial killer, it screams DANGER from day one.  Pretty Jessica has none of those problems in her past, except for a vague "suppressed rage" that manifests itself in kinky sex and kicking people in the face.  Her cherubic face shows no signs of hardship, and neither does the rest of her. Although the script wants us to believe she's a haggard cop, the camera is only too happy to zoom in on her rear end.  Not once, but twice.  And it's not a naked rear end either.    So we have a gorgeous female cop who sleeps around, yet there are very few bedroom scenes.  We have a serial killer plot that is connected by red herrings (Who is that lady across the street?  Why does Jessica fiddle with a cigarette but never light it?).  On one hand, the cops are strictly by the book; they make a big deal out of the fact that Jessica kicks a serial killer in the face.  On the other hand, nobody pulls Jessica off the case when she's a prime suspect, nor watch her home when the serial killer is obviously following her around.     Neither sleazy or highbrow, gritty or moralistic, Twisted is so boring, it gets bored with itself
Output: NEG
I don't get it . I really wanted to like this film, but I just don't get it. I have to agree with reviewer Marc.   If you love the type of European cinema which is slow, dark, and sinister, then you'll like this. If you prefer something more lively, you won't.
Output: NEG
Seniors . I found this DVD very informative for teaching seniors who exercise in a chair.  The movements are different than those I was doing and I really needed some new ideas.  Thank
Output: POS
do not buy this,do not buy this,do not buy this,do not buy this,do not buy this, seriously!!!!!!!!!!! . i'm sure that many people like this movie.      BUT IF YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE DIRECTORS CUT VERSION AND SAYS JET LI COLLECTION AT THE BOTTOM, THEN THE DVD DOES NOT PLAY.  I GOT THIS AT CD TRADEPOST FOR 1.99 AND IT SHOWS WHY IT IS PRICED THAT LOW.      THIS MOVIE COMES IN A COLLECTION THAT I DON'T KNOW THE TITLE OF BUT IT COMES WITH A JACKIE MOVIE, AND SHAOLIN IDIOT.  THEY COME IN A NICE LOOKING 5-DISC BOXED SET AND IT LOOKS VERY INTRIGUEING BECAUSE THEY HAVE THEM ALL IN DVD CASES LIKE THIS AND YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE.      SHAOLIN IDIOT-LOOK THIS MOVIE UP IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME AND YOU THINK THAT I JUST DON'T LIKE THIS AND AM TELLING YOU NOT TO WATCH IT BECAUSE OF THAT.  LIKE 5 PEOPLE HAVE WRITTEN A REVIEW SAYING THE DVD DOESN'T WORK, THAT IS CALLED CONFIRMATION.  AND ONE OF THE REVIEWERS MADE A COMMENT THAT THIS IS NOT SHAOLIN IDIOT BUT ANOTHER STEPHEN CHOW MOVIE THAT SUCKS AND HE MUST HAVE JUST SEEN THIS, THE ONLY OTHER THING THAT I CAN THINK OF IS THAT HE HAS THE ONE DVD PLAYER THAT THESE DISCS WORK ON.  I HAVE 7 DVD PLAYERS AND TRIED THIS DVD ON A TOTAL OF 12 DVD PLAYERS, ALL DIFFERENT AND I GOT A DISC ERROR ON ALL OF THEM.  SO OBVIOUSLY THEY JUST DON'T WORK SO JUST DON'T BUY THIS.    THIS MOVIE ACTUALLY WORKS IN THE JET LI COLLECTION FOR 11.99 THAT I REVIEWD ON HERE, AND IT IS THE WORST PICTURE QUALITY I HAVE EVER SEEN FOR A NON OLD SCOOL MOVIE.  THE TRANSLATION SERIOUSLY CANNOT BE READ AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, THE SOUND IS HORRIBLE, AND I COULDN'T EVEN TELL WHAT WAS GOING ON WHEN BILLY CHOW AND JET LI WERE FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I HAVE PLENTY FO MOVIES THAT COME FROM A HORRIBLE FILM STOCK, BUT THIS COMPETES WITH SOME OF THE ALL-TIME WORST THAT I HAVE EVER SEEN.  SO I CAN'T REALLY RECOMMEND THIS EITHER.    THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE ONLY  JET LI MOVIE I HAVEN'T SEEN THAT I HAVE TRIED TO FIND.  I HAVE HIS FIRST 3 MOVIES, BUT CAN'T FIND JET LI VS. BILLY CHW PART 2.  SON OF A MOTHER F#&$^%, piece of */@!.      if your eyes are already shot, then you may be able too watch this, but I challenge you to find a worse copy of any movie than what comes in the jet li collection.
Output: NEG
Blah Blah Blah @ The Critiquing Of This Movie . This is a great movie, will definately keep you laughing at the Diva's in this movie.  So what the movie is not as good and thorough as the book(what movie is?) I mean if you want ever detailed in a book put on screen then we will still be sitting in the movie theatre trying to see the end
Output: POS
Horrible . The storyline and acting in this movie are painful, to say the least. The main character, Devon, is too annoying for words.   The band directors of the dueling universities that make up this story are ridiculously melodramatic, and there is no plot line what-so-ever.   I know we can expect these types of movies to stretch reality, but to show the main character begin school at one   University, drop out and transfer to another University, and then return to the first university...all in one semester was absurd.   Have the writers of this movie ever attended a University? Did they do any sort of research for this at all?  I would not recommend purchasing or renting this movie. It is not worth the money. If you feel you must see this monstrosity,   I would borrow it from a friend who was unfortunate enough to buy it, pull up the main menu, and go straight to the scenes with the band performances.  The whole movie is garbage and a waste of time.
Output: NEG
Attention Grabbing . I throughly enjoyed this movie because of the plots twists and turns. Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt both delivered excellent performances and contributed much to the intrigue of the story.  While this one might be a bit out there for the general public, I found it to be a white knuckle ride and couldn't wait to get back on. Probably not a "first date" kind of movie, but if you're wanting a story that grabs your attention and then throws it down the stairs, along the lines of Pulp Fiction, this is it
Output: POS
Most Excellent Inane Drivel . Bill S. Preston, Esq. and Ted "Theodore" Logan totally rule in this bodacious movie extravaganza! A time-traveling rock and roll tribute to that greatest of all lost bands, "Wyld Stallyons"!      The other reviews have pretty much said it all, although I must exclaim that: "I don't understand why people complain that this movie is inane."  Of course it is!  Didn't you know that when you popped it in the video player or went to see it at the movie?!?  It is inane drivel from wall to wall, although there are some most excellent puns thrown in , such as Napoleon spending his day in San Dimas at a water-slide park called "Waterloop"...get it?....Waterloo...p?  Like I said, pretty much inane drivel, but I like it like that.      Ted Theodore Logan in his more pensive moments leans toward a proto-Neo acting style which will thrill fans of the Matrix series.      People who complain about inane comedy are people who aren't funny themselves, and I hate people like that!  But fortunately for the future of the planet, unenlightened souls like myself can always invoke that core principle of peaceful planets everwhere...be excellent to each other.  And don't forget to wind your watch!
Output: POS
Save your money . No a very good video.  Poor quality.  Hard to follow.  Very much a cheat copy of the movie Gettysburg.
Output: NEG
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime is a Great movie . My name is Amanda and I'm in a 10th grade world history class.  We are currently studying the Great Depression and WWII and we have just finished watching Brother, Can You Spare a Dime.  This movie helped me to understand not only the culture and life of this era but also helped me to understand the things that led up to the Depression and Stock market crash as well as Pearl Harbor and WWII.  I'd recommend this movie to anyone who wants an entertaining way to learn a bit about history
Output: POS
More of an overall workout . This is a good workout and you do work up a sweat even though this isn't really cardio (I do this with 5 pound weights).  There is minimal jumping- only when switching directly from a left-leg lung to a right-leg lung so this would also be suited to people who want an effective workout but are uninterested in high-impact exercise.  I really like a lot of the exercises- particularly the 'bow and arrow'.   She has great exercises that you do feel quite quickly and there aren't loads of repetitions so this also keeps it intersting.  Most of the time I don't specifically feel the exercises in my butt though.  That is, I think this is more of a general workout, and not so much 'brand new butt'- the day after doing this I'm not particularly sore anywhere, but overall tired.  Janis Saffel has 'cute California charm'- some people like this, some don't.  Some things I don't like about this workout are a) the music includes elevator music of familiar songs- such as Red Hot Chili Peppers and Stevie Wonder; b) she shifts her angle a good bit and does several exercises in quick succession at times (warm up, etc.).  I find the and speed increases the risk of having poor alignment so I focus on keeping feet facing forward so the exercise is properly done- not rushed and poorly aligned.  I'm sure if you're familiar with these exercises this is not a problem; c) some floor stretches and ab work take the place of a cool down section.    Overall though, this is a good workout and one you can build on easily by increasing weights in your hands and adding weights on your ankles and waist
Output: POS
Dark Hero . A down and dirty Mel Gibson is fantastic in this film.  From his gravely voice, and the lack of a single smile throughout the film, he plays the part perfectly.  Porter is a man betrayed by his wife, his friend, and left for dead.  The entire movie involves him trying to get the money that was stolen from him back.  That proves to be not as simple as it seems, and soon corrupt cops, the mob, and Japanese gangsters are all out for him.  This one is worth the money
Output: POS
is there anything more tiresome than social satire 30 years later? . some stories date really badly, and this film based on a major broadway hit of a few years before is one. all the social satire of looking back is predicated on a 1970s POV, and that view is in itself so skewed that practically none of it is either funny or relevant. decent enough work by alan alda and ellen burstyn, but the writing and directing cant be compensated for.
Output: NEG
a disapointment . Of all the terrific Betty Grable films I don't understand how this one made it to dvd. I just thought the story was dull and the dvd quality wasn't the greatest. I wish they would put I Wake up Screaming, The Dolly Sisters and Mother Wore Tights on dvd
Output: NEG
EXCELLENT!  Very uplifting, 5 star performances, Top Music . Neil Diamond is BRILLIANT in this performance, and moreso with the musical score.  Excellent, excellent show, you'll want to watch again and agai
Output: POS
The most romantic movie ever!!! . Somewhere in Time is by far the most transcendant romantic movie I have ever seen. It is old. Christopher Reeve made it before we knew him as Superman; Jane Seymour was his co-star. Reeve had just graduated college when a very old woman approaches with a gift. From then on it is breathtaking, following a time-travel episode that moves the story forward to an unforgetable conclusion, which does not really conclude in your memory! There is also a soundtrack of the movie with the most hauntingly beautiful music I have ever heard. I wouldn't be without either. You will love this movie and the music
Output: POS
Adam Sandler shows surprising depth . Punch Drunk Love gave Adam Sandler a chance to show that he can play a serious role.  There are plenty of laughs in this  picture but one can never laugh AT the main character.  He is faced with what appear to be insurmountable odds, and he is a "nice guy."  Therefore, the audience is hoping that somehow things will work out for him, but it is very uncertain what will happen!  This picture is a bit dark, so be aware that you may find yourself shocked at times, but hang on to the end.  It's worth it!
Output: POS
The decade of the women on the top! . The social convulsion of the seventies affected all the layers of the family; many men simply gave up and many women had to face the life with major realism and mercurial energy. The pivot in this sense might be found in the legendary cult movie of John Cassavetes: "A woman under the influence", but the raising of such talented actresses on stage such as Jane Fonda, Glenda Jackson, Catherine Deneuve, Rommy Schneider, Hanna Schygulla, Liv Ullman, Julie Christie, Vanessa Redgrave, Sally Field, Jill Clayburgh, Diane Keaton, or Ellen Burstyn were far to be a mere casualty; they responded to a vision of a world in crisis at different levels, emotional, affective and existential.           Jill Clayburgh (one of my everlasting favorite American actresses) will undertake the exigent task of facing her own life after his husband walks out on her.    One of the top American movies of the Seventies!
Output: POS
music maker's magic . Pick up most any hit record beginning in the late 1940s, especially any recording done with Atlantic Records, and you will likely see that one Tom Dowd was the producer or recording engineer. In this loving tribute to Dowd, who died October 27, 2002 before the film was finished, those inside the guild honor the memory of one whom they universally acknowledge was a legendary genius and wonderful human being. In his younger years Dowd was a physics student at Columbia, and even worked on the atom bomb project (he was present at the Bikini Atoll tests), but his mother was an opera singer and perhaps he was destined for music. Dowd was a master technical innovator, musical aesthete, coach, father figure, and psychologist. He himself narrates most of the film, but we are also treated to original concert footage (Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, etc.) and retrospective interviews with a number of the stars whose sounds he perfected, including Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, and Greg Allman. The five minutes or so when Dowd sits at a console and walks us through the thirty-year-old master copy of "Layla," starting with only the guitars and then adding the various parts until they pulse with that incredibly evocative sound that defined an era, interspersed with poignant reflections by Clapton, are worth the entire film. One disappoint in this otherwise fascinating glimpse of the history of music recording since the late 1940s is that we learn nothing at all personal about Dowd, and nothing at all about any weaknesses, failures, misjudgments, and the like, that would have made this entirely likable person even more richly human
Output: POS
If you'll laugh at absolutely anything, then you may like this . This is your standard, generic, run-of-the mill comedy, with Ben Stiller doing his usual pratfalls etc. and Jennifer Anniston doing her best to look as unattractive as possible.  Stiller marries some woman, they go to some tropical island for their honeymoon, he catches her having sex with some guy, and he goes back to New York depressed.  Then he meets Polly, and they have absolutely nothing in common.  They go through the usual problems (yawn), then at the end they sort of get together, I guess.    If you'll laugh at absolutely anything, I mean, if you still find knock-knock jokes hilarious, then you may find this amusing.  Truthfully, it's a lousy, unfunny script, these people have absolutely no comedic sense, and the pratfalls and slapstick shenanigans all fall pretty much flat.  There's nothing worse than watching a movie where you're sitting there thinking, "oh, that was supposed to be funny", and not laughing.  Do you find it hilarious that a fat guy falls down on a freshly waxed floor, even though he obviously didn't slip or anything?  Do you find it amusing when someone speaks in a really, REALLY thick accent so you can barely understand him?  Are you left in stitches when someone asks their looney best friend to do a serious business presentation for them, and they act like a complete loon?  I mean, come on.  This crap was old when they were doing it on the Carol Burnett Show 30 years ago.     Anyhow, if you're completely satisfied just watching whatever lightweight, brainless fluff happens to be rolling across your television screen at any particular moment in time, then you'll probably be no more or less satisfied with this than anything else. It's probably better than reruns on the Cooking Channel, but only by the slimmest of margins
Output: NEG
It killed an evening that needed to die, anyway. . Thank God I borrowed this one from the library! Every time I saw a spinning propeller I thought of what my WWII veteran parents must be doing in their shared grave if they saw any of this crap through my eyes. I couldn't even enjoy the battle scenes because of the technical anomalies and anachronisms. It did keep me watching for the entire three hours just hoping it might get better and it finally did when it stopped
Output: NEG
Santana playing the blues?? C'mon. . I have my doubts as to Santana' music for quiet a long time- it seems that he loves his place and role as a rock icon too much and forgot to do music. Let me be more specific- I never liked his salsa last records and thought that this is no music. For a guitar player who invented new ideas and streams in the rock guitar-playing world, these records were an insult- no less. I am really sure that Santana himself admits- deep down in his heart- that he looks for better music. It can be that these guilt feelings brought him to "create" this DVD. Well, if I am right in my analysis, he did wrong in his music, again. Nothing connects Santana to the blues and he will not convince (at least me) that he was raised on the knees of the blues. C'mon, forty years of career and now he revels that he is rooted in the blues??  Sorry, I don't buy it. Now, as Santana is not a blues guitar player, and never was- this DVD cannot be good and there are a lot of reasons for it: Santana' playing the blues is loud and vulgar while all other three guitar players (Bobby Parker, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Buddy Guy) have a small and unique sound, Santana' technique (which was always amazing) covers a lack of touch and feeling while all three base their playing on feeling, emotion and the right sound- Santana, on the other hand, covers his disadvantages in playing the blues with all lot of notes. Now, if you want to purchase good blues guitar playing DVD go for each of the three (meaning: Bobby Parker, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Buddy Guy) for their own records. If you like Santana (past or present) go for his own but, don't mix between them as Santana did. One more thing- Santana relates to Jeff Beck in his words added to this DVD and I agree that this is a good example- anyone who wants to understand the meaning of the blues and rock/blues guitar should address to Jeff Beck, not to Santana whom we still expect, after so many years, to create real music.
Output: NEG
WHAT??????? . This movie definitely had the potential to be gteat, the action scenes are pretty good.  But the love story in this movie seems like even the actors were dozing off during there own scenes.      The final fight did't work for me either, and the very last scene I thought was pretty unnecessary.  Did anyone really remember Joey Wong was in this movie by the time that the end came.      The commentary on the DVD was one of the better ones that I have heard from ric meyers
Output: NEG
Why isnt there a new live DVD? . I have this DVD and it's a great deal. You get a brief on the road documentary of Avril on her first tour; you also get a complete performance from one of her concerts featuring all the songs on the first album (and then some). It's obvious to anyone objective that Avril's singing wasn't very good when she first came out. However, I recently caught a performance of her from Mad TV, singing my favorite song from her second CD. I have to say it was incredible. It's obvious that she has put the time in to her craft and is turning into a phenomenal artist. Given how phenomenal she is now, I dont understand why her record company hasnt released a new DVD...
Output: POS
Like A Fart, In Movie Form . How the hell can you make a movie with talking monkeys totally suck?  It should have been a slam dunk
Output: NEG
Sliding Scales . This is the first movie I have seen whose rating slipped further the longer it played.     "Eight Women" is the story of, well, eight women, who are trapped by a snowstorm -- all 5 inches of it. The man of the house has been murdered in the night. Young and old, black and white, of different classes, the women must try to determine who the killer is. "Eight Women" is also a movie about secrets, of which everyone seems to have several. The plot has more twists and turns than an Alpine road on the Tour de France. Yet the first 2/3 of the film is tolerable, funny and even a bit interesting. The characters are self-interested and fun. There's dotty old grandma, a prissy, hysterical virgin aunt, the dead man's vampish sister and coltish young maid, two daughters, a somber yet elegant wife (Catherine Deneuve) and a black cook. Plenty of class and age tension to make three movies.    Did I mention the music? Every twenty minutes or so, one of the characters breaks into song. These are always those stereotypical French songs -- full of longing and sadness and references to sleep and springtime -- that are tedious to American ears. And bizarre. While one character sings, the rest do slow little dances. Strange.    By the 2/3 mark, I was going to give this quirky film 4 stars. But soon, the plot line spun out of control, getting more and more manic until it finally derailed completely with a tragic ending. Definitely not recommended unless you are desperate need of a bizarre experience.
Output: NEG
Pythons can't dance, especially Terry Jones! . In one second season ep Terry Jones (what a common last name!) does a totally lousy, unfunny job doing a strip tease job. He can't talk well either. He really isn't that talented a performer in these senses.
Output: NEG
Not Enough Tor Johnson . John Carradine gives a great performance but the story is hard to swallow and there's not enough of Tor Johnson.  Worth a look.  Great opening credits
Output: NEG
Fun, effective workout . After dealing with back pain and general weakness for months, I finally decided to get proactive about the problem and start doing a daily workout. I'd tried this DVD once before, but had no idea of the incredible effect it can have in a very short amount of time. After starting to use it daily just a few weeks ago, I already feel much more limber and energetic all day. My aching back has disappeared, my arms and legs are significantly stronger, and I feel more clear-headed and lucid all day. I can personally attest that the claims on the back of the case, that it will "give your body an active workout and help you develop inner peace and outer strength" are entirely true.    I highly recommend this program. Be aware that it's pretty strenuous, and I often find myself sweating heavily by the end, but if you do it every day, and really put some effort into it, you'll feel and look better very quickly
Output: POS
Fitness Seeker . While the content of the exercise program is good, the production quality is abysmal.  The sound swithces from normal to very echoing, dim and "under-water" sounding every third sentence.  The visuals flicker, and alternate from color to black and white.  The filming is very unsteady, as if the cameraperson is just a beginner.  I contacted the company and they sounded very unconcerned about these problems!  Because of this, I am reluctant to purchase another Living Arts-Gaiam product
Output: NEG
War & Rememberance . We were very disappointed - it seems that a considerable amount was left out, whar happened? The TV series included considerable more than was in that set of DVD's. We saw them a couple of weeks ago and are still quite angry!
Output: NEG
Great price for both versions! . I personally don't watch the hours of bonus stuff.  I know lots of people do but I never do.  I love this set because we can watch the long versions or the short depending on if we just need a fix or want to spend the entire weekend watching the set. We got a great deal on this set and I love knowing I can watch either version any time.
Output: POS