Hot Fuzz (Widescreen Edition)

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disappointing.......2007-09-13

I was waiting to see this and it left me with a bad taste. The movie does have some good in it but I was expecting more. Some of the scenes were slow paced. A standard film.

It Has Action Flicks "Pegg-ed".......2007-09-13

The creative forces behind the comedic take on zombie flicks, "Shaun of the Dead," give us their interpretation of "every action movie ever made" with "Hot Fuzz." Fans of "Dead" will immediately notice headliner Simon Pegg as Nicholas Angel, a London policeman who's excellence in service forces his superiors to ship him to a small country town in order to protect their own reputations. "Dead" fans will also recognize his bumbling sidekick played by Nick Frost. The duo quickly find plenty of trouble in their normally quiet town. A large number of "accidents" occur that peak the interest of supercop Angel. As the body count grows, Angel's list of suspects gets even larger. Who's causing the accidents? What action film isn't referenced? It's all here in this superb comedy.

Edgar Wright's hard-cutting, musically driven direction style is all over this film. Once again, fans of "Dead" will pick up on all of Wright's nuances as the story rolls along. The action is fast, loud, and over-the-top. It's also pretty gruesome and hilarious at the same time. Pegg is dead on as Angel. Despite his small stature you honestly believe that he's the ultimate police officer. Frost is perfect as the local idiot who only has a job because his dad's the chief inspector. The rest of the cast reads like a who's who of British film. Jim Broadbent, Timothy Dalton, Bill Nighy, Martin Freeman and Billie Whitelaw are just a few of the actors you'll find (some with large roles and others with just a blink of the eye's screen time). Each and every person in this film hams it up perfectly and appears to have had fun with the film.

The action sequences are all pretty convincing. Even the scenes that involve sweet old ladies packing automatic heat on a bicycle come off superbly.

The DVD is nice. The extras are pretty decent, especially the Fuzz-O-Meter and "The Man Who Would Be Fuzz." Overall, though, I'd buy this disc for the movie and not the extras.

If you enjoy spoofs (but not silly ones like "Epic Movie"), check out "Hot Fuzz." It's a lot smarter and funnier than you'd expect from a spoof. If you're a fan of "Shaun of the Dead," consider this film already a part of your library. It's only a matter of time before you buy it. Highly recommended.

witty and fun.......2007-09-10

Perhaps overreaching in its ambitions to be an action-flick parody, a cult ringer and a heartfelt britfilm, 'Hot Fuzz' is one thing for sure: a good time. 'Shaun of the Dead''s Simon Pegg and Nick Frost return to form as mismatched police partners uncovering a complicated and ironically silly plot by 'Wicker Man'-style villagers to keep their tiny English town on the map. The quick-edit techniques used to full effect in 'Shaun' get a little exhausting this time around, and the number of semi-obscure pop tunes thrown in can hardly be counted-- both probably a product of this outing's enhanced budget-- but it's the clever dialogue and characterizations that carry the day. If more films could be crafted with the care and intelligence that this one has been, the world's I.Q. might gain a few points as the human race rediscovered its sense of humor.

Awesome movie.......2007-09-09

Great movie. I may even like this better that Shaun of the Dead which is another hilarious movie.

Few laughs.......2007-09-08

I couldnt wait to see this movie. I bought it and watched it right away. I was expecting some great things considering these guys made Shaun of the Dead. The first half hour flew by and I was bored. No real laughs just a typical movie. When he movies to the new town, there are a few laughs scattered thru out by it was disappointed. I love horror movies and I was surprised at how gory this movie was. It kind of reminded me of Broken Lizards. They released an amazing film, Super Troopers, then followed it up with a horror comedy that was bad, Club Dread. While these men did make a horror comedy that is probably one of the best ive ever see, this was suppose to be an action comedy. The ending of the movie was pretty sweet though.

The Little Mermaid (2-Disc Platinum Edition)

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Terrible movie - don't waste your money or your time
The Little Mermaid
How can anyone not like this?
The Little Mermaid
Cheated. I Got The Region 3 DVD. Only 1 Disc. "Jumping Jellyfish."

The Little Mermaid (2-Disc Platinum Edition)
Starring: Rene Auberjonois , Christopher Daniel Barnes , Jodi Benson , Pat Carroll , and Paddi Edwards
Director: Ron Clements , and John Musker
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ASIN: B000F8O35U
Release Date: 2006-10-03

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From the moment that Prince Eric's ship emerged from the fog in the opening credits it was apparent that Disney had somehow, suddenly recaptured that "magic" that had been dormant for thirty years. In the tale of a headstrong young mermaid who yearns to "spend a day, warm on the sand," Ariel trades her voice to Ursula, the Sea Witch (classically voiced by Pat Carroll), for a pair of legs. Ariel can only succeed if she receives true love's kiss in a few day's time and she needs all the help she can from a singing crab named Sebastian, a loudmouth seagull, and a flounder. The lyrics and music by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken are top form: witty and relevant, and they advance the story (go on, hum a few bars of "Under the Sea"). Mermaid put animation back on the studio's "to do" list and was responsible for ushering Beauty and the Beast to theaters. A modern Disney classic. --Keith Simanton

Description

THE LITTLE MERMAID, one of the most celebrated animated films of all time -- and winner of two Academy Awards(R) (Best Music, Original Score; Best Music, Original Song, "Under The Sea," 1989) -- splashes onto an exciting 2-Disc DVD with an all-new digital restoration. Ariel, a fun-loving and mischievous mermaid, is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder, and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father's beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula! Dive into a world of music and adventure in this new 2-Disc Platinum Edition your family will enjoy again and again!

Customer Reviews:

Terrible movie - don't waste your money or your time.......2007-09-03

Our family enjoys many Disney movies (Mulan, Peter Pan, Fox & the Hound, Robin Hood, Sword in the Stone, etc.), but Little Mermaid is terrible! I can't believe this plot was developed anytime after 1950. 16-year-old mermaid "falls in love" with prince after seeing him once (never actually speaks with him), gives up everything (family/talent/etc.) to see him again. If you are looking for a strong female role model, watch Mulan - it is amazing. If you are looking for a girl-gets-prince movie, watch Cinderella - it is a classic.

The Little Mermaid.......2007-08-24

Disney never seems to let us down with the classics. Great movie and songs.

How can anyone not like this?.......2007-08-23

This is an all-time classic. I dont know anybody who hasnt seen it. Its a magical, beautiful film that you can watch over and over. And who doesnt know the words to every song? It doesn't get any better than this.

The Little Mermaid.......2007-08-21

Like all the other "Disney Princess" movies, The Little Mermaid is great. The DVD came with all kinds of cool bonus features. Some people have said that the restoration was good, and if that is your case: get a new tv, i had no problems with it whatsoever, the work they did was incredible.

Cheated. I Got The Region 3 DVD. Only 1 Disc. "Jumping Jellyfish.".......2007-08-18

Walt Disney's classic under-the-sea coming-of-age film "The Little Mermaid" (loosely based on the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen) gets the 2-Disc Special Platinum Edition DVD treatment.

When I ordered this movie, I specifically ordered the 2-Disc edition, but I recieved the wrong one. I got stuck with the Region 3 DVD, which has only 1 disc and only several special features. As Sebastian would say,
"Jumping jellyfish." I was very disappointed.

On to the movie itself, however. The film is a classic, with songs by the Academy-Award winning team Alan Menken and Howard Ashman (who would go on to score "Beauty And The Beast," my all-time favourite movie) and wonderful characters (Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian and Scuttle, among others), the movie is a timeless classic your little girl will treasure forever. Rated G.

Average customer rating:

pretty good but not too good
3.5 maybe--enjoyable and not too scary...

Chill Out Scooby-Doo! - Original Movie
Starring: Chill Out Scooby-Doo
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Release Date: 2007-09-04

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An original, animated feature set in the frozen wilds of the Himalayas, Chill Out, Scooby Doo! finds best buddies Shaggy and Scooby-Doo on their way to join Freddie, Daphne, and Velma in Paris when they're waylaid by an ambitious hunter out to snare the abominable snowman. Figuring Shaggy and Scooby, as charter members of Mystery, Inc., can find their way to a monster, the hunter pursues the legendary Yeti from one angle while a research scientist and his assistant try to get to the creature from another. Terribly inscrutable about the snowman is the High Lama of Shangri-La, who has his own reasons for keeping a sacred shrine to the Yeti. Caught between these various agendas, of course, are Shaggy and Scooby, who are a long way from Freddie and the others right when they need them most. Yes, it's a typical Scooby adventure, with multiple chase scenes, supernatural phenomena that isn't quite what it seems, and plenty of Scooby snacks devoured by the ever-ravenous Shaggy and his canine best friend. Longtime fans of the various Scooby series and younger kids catching up on Mystery, Inc. culture will certainly appreciate the story. Casey Kasem, as ever, voices Shaggy, though one can hear him getting a little raspy with age. (A tip of the hat to Chill Out, Scooby-Doo!'s producers for sticking with Kasem; these shows certainly wouldn't be the same without him.) --Tom Keogh

Description

Get ready for the ultimate chiller - on Mount Everest! The gang's vacation to Paris is derailed when Shaggy and Scooby miss their connection and accidentally end up on a skydiving expedition halfway around the world. What was supposed to be excitement in the City of Lights turns to horror from the Himalayas, one of the Earth's most remote landscapes, when Shaggy and Scooby come face to frightening face with a terror greater than free-falling thousands of feet -- the legendary Abominable Snowmonster! When the gang is finally reunited, they can't seem to shake the beast as it spreads its icy terror. The gang hightails it through ancient monasteries, underground caverns and outrace an avalanche to crack the mystery behind the chilling creature before it has a chance to put them on ice - forever!!

DVD Features:
Challenges:Menu challenge
Deleted Scenes:Deleted Scenes
Music Video:Pirates Song Music Video

Customer Reviews:

pretty good but not too good.......2007-09-09

id probably give this movie a 3.5. a 4 is a bit generous. well the movie was pretty good. it was a bit different since shaggy and scooby were separated from the gang. however the monster was pretty obvious at the end.

3.5 maybe--enjoyable and not too scary..........2007-09-06

This movie features the whole Mystery, Inc. gang, although Scooby and Shaggy feature prominently in the first half. The duo gets stranded in the Himalayas with some locals, and they all soon meet up with the abominable snowman. My son (age 4) likes this one, but it's not his favorite, since he seems to prefer the ones with scarier monsters (ghost pirates and mummies as seen in other Scooby movies). This one does have some cool new music, and it even features a funny scene where Shaggy (aka Casey Kaseem) tries his hand a being a d.j. It's a clever nod to those of us who remember Casey's days on the radio. Finally, the resolution of "who is the abominable snowman?" turns out to be typical Scooby.

Average customer rating:

Great kids movie
Another Great Pixar Flick
Can't Say Enough Good Things About This Animated Gem
Pixar's Best Film to Date...
Great purchase

Cars (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Mario Andretti , Jack Angel , Michael Patrick Bell , Susan Blu , and Rodger Bumpass
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ASIN: B00005JNS0
Release Date: 2006-11-07

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There's an extra coat of hot wax on Pixar's vibrant, NASCAR-influenced comedy about a world populated entirely by cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is the slick rookie taking the Piston Cup series by storm when the last race of the season (the film's high-octane opening) ends in a three-way tie. On the way to the tie-breaker race in California, Lightning loses his way off Route 66 in the Southwest desert and is taught to stop and smell the roses by the forgotten citizens of Radiator Springs. It's odd to have such a slim story from the whizzes of Pixar, and the film pales a bit from their other films (though can that be a fair comparison?). Nonetheless, Cars is another gleaming ride with Pixar founder John Lasseter, who's directing for the first time since Toy Story 2. There's the usual spectrum of excellent characters teamed with appropriate voice talent, loads of smooth humor for kids and parents alike, knockout visuals, and a colorful array of sidekicks, including a scene-stealing baby blue forklift named Guido. Lightning's plight is changed with the help of former big-city lawyer Sally Carrera (Pixar veteran Bonnie Hunt), the town's patriarch Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and kooky tow truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy). The Incredibles was the first Pixar film to break the 100-minute barrier, but had enough story not to suffer; Cars, at 116 minutes (including some must-see end credit footage), is not as fortunate, plus it never pierces the heart. Trivia fans should have bonanza with the frame-by-frame DVD function; the movie is stuffed with in-jokes, some appearing only for an instant. Ages 5 and up. --Doug Thomas

Description

From the acclaimed creators of TOY STORY, THE INCREDIBLES, and FINDING NEMO comes a high-octane adventure comedy that shows life is about the journey, not the finish line. Hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) is living life in the fast lane until he hits a detour on his way to the most important race of his life. Stranded in Radiator Springs, a forgotten town on the old Route 66, he meets Sally, Mater, Doc Hudson (Paul Newman), and a variety of quirky characters who help him discover that there's more to life than trophies and fame. Revved up with a sensational soundtrack, featuring Rascal Flatts, Sheryl Crow, John Mayer, James Taylor, and others, plus exciting bonus features, including the exclusive short movie "Mater And The Ghostlight," CARS is full of freewheeling fun for everyone.

Customer Reviews:

Great kids movie.......2007-09-14

Bought this for my nephew for his birthday and he loves it. It's a nice family movie though also as my husband, sister and her husband love it as well.

Another Great Pixar Flick.......2007-09-09

Pixar has a knack for churning out movies that are great for kids, but also amusing enough that adults can enjoy them too. Cars is another great example of this.

As well, I recommend that you check out the special features and the mini documentary on Route 66. Fascinating tale of a bygone era that inspired a lot of the art of the movie.

Can't Say Enough Good Things About This Animated Gem.......2007-09-09

Wow, this was fantastic! As I was watching it, I asked myself, "Is this the best animated movie I've ever seen?' I think the answer is "yes," at least at the time I viewed this.

After watching "The Polar Express" last year and seeing the most beautiful visuals and fabulous sound, I thought it might be awhile before anything topped that, but this movie beats it. That's because it's equally beautiful, color-wise, and more entertaining because of the excellent humor. The humor isn't just a bunch of funny lines; it's also funny sights on screen from the cars' "faces" to a lot of clever material in the background. There is so much to see that multiple viewings, I'm sure, would catch new things each time.

The characters are varied and the kind you care about, or want to find out more about, all of which translates into scenes which continually keep your interest.

The message is a nice one, too, and not delivered in any heavy-handed manner, either. Having a team to work with, people to be there to help and be helped, is better than going alone in life. Thy didn't beat us to death with it, but that is the unmistakable message in this story.

As a final note: don't turn this off when it's over; stay with the ending credits because there are some really funny comments, mostly by John Ratzenberger .

Pixar's Best Film to Date..........2007-09-04

With thew somewhat dissapointing "Rattatouille", you may find yourself wondering "Does Pixar still have magic? Or are they being eaten by the Disney Moster?" It is a legitimate question, and one that I will answer with one word: CARS.

You may find yourself scratching your head in confusion because I say it is Paxiar's best to date, which would mean it is better than the "Toy Story" films and "Finding Nemo". The reason this claim has been made is because although "Toy Story" and "Finding Nemo" were amazing, "Cars" succeeds on a few ways that those movies do not.

Let us start with a synopsis. This movie has an extremely simple premise; a race car with the name "Lightning McQueen" (voiced by Owen Wilson" is living life in the "fast lane". He is letting life pass him by so that he can be the youngest car to ever win a Piston Cup. He is on the brink of winning it when by accident he winds up in a redneck town called "Radiatory Springs". It seems to have frozen in time, and after Mcqueen tears the roads to shreds he is sentenced to community service, and well, these simple minded people of course teach him the point lessons he has failed to learn up to that point.

The story on paper sounds mundane, but it is the visuals that are stunning (even by Pixar's standards) and the characters that bring this tale to life. What makes this movie so good is that it will touch your heart, and remind you that there is more to life than trying to succeed, and that sometimes slowing down and just taking a drive to look at the scenery is a more satisfying than winning another trophy. It is the kind of movie that children and adults alike can enjoy. It has funny and animated characters for children like "Tow Mater" (Voiced to perfection by Larry the Cable Guy), more serious characters like "Doc" that is embittered, and sober-minded.

While most these characters or characters like them are in other Pixar movies, that are just not as well fleshed out as they here. Even if we cannot agree with me on this, we can agree that the visuals here are so amazing that you will forget you are watching a "cartoon". This is one animated movie that will stand the test of time fifty years down the road and will be considered a great classic as well as a milestone in computer animation.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!!

God Bless ~Amy

Great purchase.......2007-09-03

I not only love the movie,but the dvd that I bought is bilingual (spanish/english option) perfect for my family.
Lucy

The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)

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Breezy Predictable Fun
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Opened my eyes...
To Say It's Cliche' Would Be An Understatement
A fun, enjoyable movie

The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Meryl Streep , Anne Hathaway , Emily Blunt , Stanley Tucci , and Simon Baker
Director: David Frankel
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000J103PC
Release Date: 2006-12-12

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This clever, funny big-screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's best-seller takes some of the snarky bite out of the chick lit book, but smoothes out the characters' boxy edges to make a more satisfying movie. There's no doubt The Devil Wears Prada belongs to Meryl Streep, who turns in an Oscar-worthy (seriously!) strut as the monster editor-in-chief of Runway,

an elite fashion magazine full of size-0, impossibly well-dressed plebes. This makes new second-assistant Andrea (Anne Hathaway), who's smart but an unacceptable size 6, stick out like a sore thumb. Streep has a ball sending her new slave on any whimsical errand, whether it's finding the seventh (unpublished) Harry Potter book or knowing what type she means when she wants "skirts." Though Andrea thumbs her nose at the shallow world of fashion (she's only doing the job to open doors to a position at The New Yorker someday), she finds herself dually disgusted yet seduced by the perks of the fast life. The film sends a basic message: Make work your priority, and you'll be rich and powerful... and lonely. Any other actress would have turned Miranda into a scenery-chewing Cruella, but Streep's underplayed, brilliant comic timing make her a fascinating, unapologetic character. Adding frills to the movie's fun are Stanley Tucci as Streep's second-in-command, Emily Blunt (My Summer of Love) as the overworked first assistant, Simon Baker as a sexy writer, and breathtaking couture designs any reader of Vogue would salivate over. -- Ellen A. Kim

Beyond The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada: A Novel
The Devil Wears Prada Soundtrack
Prada Handbags

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Description

Based on the hilarious best-selling novel, this sinfully funny movie starring Academy Award(r) winner Meryl Streep* and Anne Hathaway is "sensationally entertaining in every way" (maxim). As assistant to impossibly demanding New York fashion magazine editor Miranda Priestly (Streep), young Andy Sachs (Hathaway) has landed a job that "a million girls would die for." Unfortunately, her heaven-sent appointment as Miranda's personal whipping girl just might be the death of her!

Customer Reviews:

Breezy Predictable Fun.......2007-09-04

Not quite a grown-up's movie (maybe more like 14), it's still a fun way to wile away a couple of hours when you aren't in the mood for thinking. Meryl Streep's role isn't difficult, but she's fun to watch and effective enough to distract you from the well-worn plot. The heroine is more believable as a fashion trollop than a serious journalist. The saucy co-worker is too stereotyped, and a collection of friends only adds filler and backdrop to the story. Even the poor boyfriend only gets one dimension to his character. Did I mention the pat ending? But it has it's moments of charm. Those of us who have worked for a Miranda Priestly can nod along as we laugh.

Devil Wears Parda DVD Review.......2007-09-01

I think my wife has worn out the DVD, she can't stop watching it.The Devil Wears Prada (Widescreen Edition)

Opened my eyes..........2007-08-28

I had bought the DVD and had placed it on a shelf. I decided to watch it and was amazed! Meryl Streep is simply incredible and is bigger than life onscreen! Anne Hathaway is similar to the Ugly Little Duckling... until she finds her inner beauty and it shines to all of us:) The other actors are all believable and we cant help but falling in love with all of them:) The soundtrack is great. This movie opened my eyes. At first you smirk at how much these people take themselves too seriously and how fashion is more important than...oxygen! But then you get into it and I have to admit, now when I dress up, I think about handbags and accessories:) So, if you want a great movie, great actresses and actors, a great plot... look no further!

To Say It's Cliche' Would Be An Understatement.......2007-08-24

Warning: This review contains my own skewed sense of humor full of slang and more.

The story of frumpy, ugly girl from Ohio goes to the big city (aka Manhattan) in search of "the" dream job has been done TOO many times!

And we've seen it all before. Frumpy, ugly girl goes through complete transition and becomes classy, pretty girl after landing the job "a million other girls want."

Of course, frumpy girl has frumpy boyfriend who does not transition with her and, in the end, makes for a strained relationship.

If you've watched just one of these movies, I don't have to tell you the outcome...you know it already.

Frankly, you have your coming of age movies for your teens (and many of their movies are better than this one) and this you have this movie: a single-just-out-of-college movie.

It's been done...and done to death. Come on, try a little originality!

P.S. Am I the only one who thought Meryl Streep looked too much like Cruella from 101 Dalmations? Add a black streak to that gray and there ya have it! :)

A fun, enjoyable movie.......2007-08-23

I have not read the book, but I really liked the movie. It seemed fresh and different. Meryl Streep alone is worth watching, she is so amazing. Yes there are some very unrealistic parts in this (like the Harry Potter scene), but I didnt feel dissuaded from watching it and would recommend it to anyone.

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Almost a great movie
How can you not like Karl Urban??
It's all in the ending.
Good Movie That Slipped Under The Radar
Pathfinder = a really good film!

Pathfinder (Unrated Edition)
Starring: Karl Urban , Russell Means , Moon Bloodgood , Jay Tavare , and Clancy Brown
Director: Marcus Nispel
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000R9U3B0
Release Date: 2007-07-31

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Pathfinder is a curious, cross-genre movie with elements of horror, sword-clanging fantasy, historical fiction, and Native American mysticism. A classic story of an outsider-hero, Pathfinder is set approximately five centuries before Columbus' arrival in the New World, a time when Vikings were claiming real estate in Greenland and eastern North America. A young Norse boy is abandoned by his disapproving, conqueror-father and adopted by an aboriginal tribe. He grows up to become Ghost (Karl Urban), almost-but-not-entirely accepted by natives, yet a fierce swordsman and defender of Indians after a terrible assault on those whom he loves best. Clancy Brown (The Shawshank Redemption) plays the fiercest of the invaders, a merciless leader who tangles with Ghost's inherent prowess as a fighter, and engages in a psychological as well as physical struggle with him in the film's final third, which involves a harrowing journey through an avalanche-prone mountain path. Russell Means (The Last of the Mohicans) is a typically comforting presence as the all-wise Pathfinder, leader of a tribal nation and Ghost's supporter, while Moon Bloodgood (Eight Below) is outstanding as a love interest with nerves of steel. Marcus Nispel (who directed the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre) guides the brutal if often exhilarating action as if it were amplified history. He makes the point for a contemporary audience that Vikings were as terrifying a danger to those whom they conquered as, say, Klingons are in Star Trek--precisely by making his Vikings seem so reminiscent of Klingons. --Tom Keogh

Beyond Pathfinder

Pathfinder (Paperback)
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Description

The heroic story of a young Norse man raised by Native American Indians who wages a personal war against the Vikings that barbarically raided his tribe.

Customer Reviews:

Almost a great movie.......2007-09-14

If you like violence, then Pathfinder more than delivers. But if you like substance look elsewhere. That is the best way to sum up this film. The biggest fault I found in it was that they more or less took a glass is half full approach.
The story had a great deal of potential. The Viking exploration of North America is a topic that has never really been touched by Hollywood. And with the recent love affair that has existed with historical epics (see Troy, Alexander, 300, and the television series Rome) a look at Viking and Native American history sounded quite refreshing. And in some ways, this film certainly captured the imagery of the times right. The Native Americans presented here are primitive, but prosperous. The Vikings are presented as blood thirsty killing machines, and indeed, I imagine that to the Native Americans of the time, the Vikings appeared as just that.

The story is that of an abandoned viking child, left behind by an uncaring father. He is adopted by a Native American tribe, and among them finds near acceptance and happiness. But when the Vikings return, his bloody roots begin to take prominence as he fights in defense of his adopted people.
The action scenes in this film more than deliver. The sword swinging antics are gleefully violent, and the odds stacked against our hero are perfectly overwhelming, making his victory all the sweeter. And in fact, they paid surprising attention to a few oft ignored historical tidbits; the vikings did, in fact, have superior weaponry than the Native Americans, but in North America they faced totally alien weather and terrain.
However, that is where this movie lost steam. The characters are all types, with little, if any, development in their personalities and motives. The story itself is sadly two dimensional, for how promising the concept was. Our hero is intended to appear as an underdog facing overwhelming odds, but his intelligence and prowess make him seem almost superhuman, so in the end his victory over the bad guys seems far less astounding.
In the end, Pathfinder left me a bit wanting for more. So many elements were right, but yet so many were absent as well. Almost a great movie.

How can you not like Karl Urban??.......2007-09-07

The movie is a bit gory, but it tells a good tale. I liked the strategies Ghost used to battle the Vikings. He was outnumbered and needed to use his wits in order to defeat them.

It's all in the ending........2007-09-06

This is based on the vikings who came to north america long before christopher columbus had dreamed of doing so. Now what you will expect in this movie is plenty of fighting and action and indeed there is plenty. But this is also filled with some very beautiful and soft-spoken characters as well.

Should you get this movie?
- If you like a beautiful undertone to the presentation of characters in a story, this may peak your interest.
- If you get off on decapitation after decapitation, this also may be right up your alley.
- if you're looking for a movie thats going to feel like an exotic fairy-tale with gore, heroes, villians and the occasional fools who get in the cross-fire. This is the movie for you.

BTW, big Karl Urban fan - check him out in Doom. I think he had a better role in there. Though this is admittedly the better movie.

Good Movie That Slipped Under The Radar.......2007-09-05

I first saw a preview for "Pathfinder" when I went to see "300". I wanted to see it, but I didn't even know it came out in the movies. Next thing I knew, it was on DVD.
This was a good movie with a good story line and great fight scenes. Not as "Blood and Gore" as I thought. It reminded me a lot of "Apocalypto" with "300" style fight scenes. "Unrated" version? "300" was worse and it was rated "R". Good movie. I'll definitly buy this one.

Pathfinder = a really good film!.......2007-09-05

Pathfinder is a really well done film. Great landscapes, costume design, acting and plot. The movie is underrated and underappreciated. It reminded me a lot of Apocalypto meets 13th Warrior, and skips cheezy liners and zingers, and a flashy soundtrack. Not to be missed by epic film and dark ages history buffs alike.

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This movie is sooo funny!
Funniest Movie I've Seen in a Long TIme
Crazy Monkey
Grandma's Boy
VERY FUNNY MOVIE!

Grandma's Boy (Unrated Edition)
Starring: Linda Cardellini , Allen Covert , Peter Dante , Shirley Jones , and Shirley Knight
Director: Nicholaus Goossen
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ASIN: B000EMGJAO
Release Date: 2006-05-09

Description

Gamers, grannies and stoners unite! From Adam Sandler's Happy Madison Productions comes a raucously funny, "fish-out-of bongwater comedy" (Playboy) that'll have you rolling with laughter! Life is sweet for 35-year-old video game tester Alex (Allen Covert), until he's forced to move in with his overbearing grandmother Lilly (Doris Roberts) and her two roommates: oversexed Grace (Shirley Jones) and overmedicated Bea (Shirley Knight). To save face with his much younger co-workers and super-sexy new boss (Linda Cardellini), Alex brags about the "three hot babes" living with him, but soon that cat's out of the bag?and the real party at Grandma's house has just begun! If you love footie pajamas, techno-talk and karate-chopping chimps (and who doesn't?), grab your buds and watch Grandma's Boy!

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This movie is sooo funny!.......2007-09-01

This movie is a riot. I've watched it over and over, and it just gets funnier. Some may find the "crude" humor offensive, but personally, I think it's one of the best stoner movies of all time!

Funniest Movie I've Seen in a Long TIme.......2007-08-25

My sister happened to catch this on cable one night just for something to watch. No one had ever heard of it but by the next day she was telling everyone this was the funniest movie she's seen in a long time. She had said that if I happen to catch this on cable I should take the time and wouldn't be dissappointed. The humor is silly in nature but it's done really well. It reminds me more of classic comedy from the 80s rather than some of the stuff they come up with today. I laughed out loud watching this movie. After my initial viewing of this movie it seemed that I'd always have to watch it if I came across it on cable just "flipping through". I decided I'd miss it once it was out of it's rotation on cable and purchased it to add to my DVD collection. I've told numerous people about this movie all who have seen it (or borrowed my DVD) have to agree it was pretty funny.

Crazy Monkey .......2007-08-24

This is one of the funniest movies from this genre. I loved the characters and the plot was hilarious. The cameos from the regular greats, Spade as the gay vegan, and Rob Schnieder as the landlord were great...Get this and some buds together and party on dude!

Grandma's Boy.......2007-08-24

Product was in great shape... and delivery was on time...

Thank you

VERY FUNNY MOVIE!.......2007-08-17

Maybe not the best movies for young kinds though! I couldn't stop laughing and everyone I made watch this couldn't stop laughing! You have to see this Movie!!!!

Borat - Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (Widescreen Edition)

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Not my personal cup of tea, but I can understand why so many others enjoy this.
A Lot To Like & Dislike,
BORAT
Say "cheese"
A dissapointing movie

Borat - Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen , Ken Davitian , Luenell , Bobby Rowe , and Alan Keyes
Director: Larry Charles
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ASIN: B000MMMT9G
Release Date: 2007-03-06

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It takes a certain kind of comic genius to create a character who is, to quote the classic Sondheim lyric, appealing and appalling. But be forewarned: Borat is not "something for everyone." It arrives as advertised as one of the most outrageous, most offensive, and funniest films in years. Kazakhstan journalist Borat Sagdiyev (Sacha Baron Cohen reprising the popular character from his Da Ali G Show), leaves his humble village to come to "U.S. and A" to film a documentary. After catching an episode of Baywatch in his New York hotel room, he impulsively scuttles his plans and, accompanied by his fat, hirsute producer (Hardy to his Laurel), proceeds to California to pursue the object of his obsession, Pamela Anderson. Borat is not about how he finds America; it's about how America finds him in a series of increasingly cringe-worthy scenes. Borat, with his '70s mustache, well-worn grey suit, and outrageously backwards attitudes (especially where Jews are concerned) interacts with a cross-section of the populace, catching them, a la Alan Funt on Candid Camera, in the act of being themselves. Early on, an unwitting humor coach advises Borat about various types of jokes. Borat asks if his brother's retardation is a ripe subject for comedy. The coach patiently replies, "That would not be funny in America." NOT! Borat is subversively, bracingly funny. When it comes to exploring uncharted territory of what is and is not appropriate or politically correct, Borat knows no boundaries, as when he brings a fancy dinner with the southern gentry to a halt after returning from the bathroom with a bag of his feces ("The cultural differences are vast," his hostess graciously/patronizingly offers), or turns cheers to boos at a rodeo when he calls for bloodlust against the Iraqis and mangles "The Star Spangled Banner."

Success, John F. Kennedy once said, has a thousand fathers. A paternity test on Borat might reveal traces of Bill Dana's Jose Jimenez, Andy Kaufman, Michael Moore, The Jamie Kennedy Xperiment, and Jackass. Some scenes seem to have been staged (a game Anderson, whom Borat confronts at a book signing, was reportedly in on the setup), but others, as the growing litany of lawsuits attests, were not. All too real is Borat's encounter with loutish Southern frat boys who reveal their sexism and racism, and the disturbing moment when he asks a gun store owner what gun he would recommend to "kill a Jew" (a Glock automatic is the matter-of-fact reply). Comedy is not pretty, and in Borat it can get downright ugly, as when Borat and his producer get jiggly with it during a nude fight that spills out from their hotel room into the hallway, elevator, lobby and finally, a mortgage brokers association banquet. High-five! --Donald Liebenson

On the DVD
"Global Visitings" captures Borat-mania in all its hype and glory, as Sacha Baron Cohen, never breaking character, promotes his film around the world. On the itinerary is Late Night with Conan O'Brien and the Toronto Film Festival, a now-legendary screening aborted after a projector malfunction. A mixed bag of deleted scenes finds Borat trying to bait more unsuspecting citizens, including an animal-control worker who refuses Borat a dog after he asks, "How do you recommend I cook this?" and a doctor who is nonplussed by Borat's obscene medical history. A supermarket visit offers the most maddening fromage-inspired looniness since Monty Python's "Cheese Shop" sketch. Also good for a few chuckles are a faux soundtrack commercial and a Baywatch parody ("Sexydangerwatch"). --Donald Liebenson

Beyond Borat

All things Sacha Baron Cohen
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Description

Sacha Baron Cohen brings his Kazakh journalist character Borat Sagdiyev to the big screen for the first time. Leaving his native Kazakhstan, Borat travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences. His backwards behavior generates strong reactions around him exposing prejudices and hypocrisies in American culture.

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Not my personal cup of tea, but I can understand why so many others enjoy this........2007-09-13

Personally, I don't like seeing unsuspecting people humiliated or embarrassed - so clearly this movie was not for me. That said, I did appreciate the moments where the humor was not at the expense of making another person look like an idiot.

If you're not sensitive to those issues as I am, I can really see how it's an enjoyable film. My mom, dad and brother really laughed their shorts off and most of my friends regularly quote it. I laughed too (I just happened to cringe more than I do at your standard hack and slash horror.) There are a lot of uncomfortable moments, so beware.

Undoubtedly, Sascha Baron Cohen is an incredible comedian and the team of writers and producers were not throwing together some hack piece of work here. Take your tastes into consideration when deciding to watch this. I didn't purchase this for myself, but my family enjoyed it, so it was worth it for them.

As far as re-watch ability, with all the hype and the Borat-wannabees quoting all the time, the DVD has sat on our shelf unwatched since it was originally opened. We're all a little Borat-ed Out. I expect however that in a few years when the Borat quoting completely fades away, it will be enjoyable again to those who enjoyed it in the first place.

A Lot To Like & Dislike,.......2007-09-06

Where do you start in describing this movie? Well, for some adjectives I would begin with "Sleazy, irreverent, shocking, gross, biased, dry humor, dark humor, slapstick humor, profane, innocent, sad, sex-obsessed, hilarious, crude, outrageous, disgusting, insane, sexist, entertaining, weird, different, sex-obsessed, crazy, depressing, shocking, obscene, stereotypical, absurd, excessive, satiric, etc., etc.

I did find it generally funny and yes - shocking in parts - and was mostly entertained but there are some typical filmmakers' agendas in here, one of them that portrays America to be filled with mostly uncouth, stupid people and I hope the intelligent readers here from other parts of the globe don't buy into that. Also, to be honest, the sleazy material overwhelmed the humor and after an hour of watching - even though it was entertaining - I felt like I'd seen enough. I have to admit was surprised at the end that the real Pamela Anderson was in this.

Suffice to say the film is all you've heard about - good and bad - and probably more.

BORAT.......2007-09-03

HI MY NAME IS BORAT AND YOU NEED TO BUY THIS MOVIE!!! ITS A GREAT MOVIE TO HAVE IN THE BOOK SHELVES!!

Say "cheese".......2007-09-01

Why a review of Borat when so much has already been written?

Because what I have yet to see mentioned in any review is that Borat the character is an Elizabethan court jester magically transported to the twenty-first century. Historically, court jesters up to the Renaissance were typically midgets spouting vulgarities. (Freud touches on this aspect of the development and rise of European court jesters in his Totem and Taboo.) But as the intellectual life of European courts intensified during the Renaissance, court jesters became more and more sophisticated comic powerhouses of Shavian wit who furthermore enjoyed blanket protection from their royal patrons. You fiddled with the fool at your peril. Renaissance fools were the short-lived but brilliant apogee of centuries of court humor, slowly dying out as a protected class after the reign of Henry VIII.

This modern comedy reprises all that is best in Shakespearean comedy. In the Shakespearean plays, the fools are what ground us to our own humanity. They cut through the guff, no matter how much guff there is, seeing through and past (or somehow ignorant of) ossified social conventions of what's "normal" and "proper". They are, in other words, the proverbial "breath of fresh air" that makes us smile and laugh. Indeed, the general judgment of the Fool is he is the smart one; it is we who are the real fools. Shakespeare's fools range from the brilliant (King Lear's court jester), to the wisely witty (Feste in Twelfth Night) to the merely witty (Touchstone in As You Like It) to the cowardly (Sir John Falstaff) to the truly benighted (Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing). Clearly Borat is a modern Dogberry.

If there is a "law" in Shakespeare's plays, it centers around the Fool. As long as the Fool is with you, as long as society tolerates the Fool, you are safe and society is healthy (or at least retains some measure of health). A society that tolerates the Fool is a society with hope and humor and self-knowledge. When the Fool vanishes, there is nothing left to halt the spread of hypocrisy and destructiveness: In other words, political correctness. The Fool is the one we can always rely on to tell us, "The Emperor has no clothes". Because in the final analysis, the Fool embodies Truth. And Truth is sustenance to every human soul. Borat the Fool is benighted but kind, and does us all a very great service by reminding us - even in the twenty-first century - that "The Emperor has no clothes".

Awesome comedy.

A dissapointing movie.......2007-08-30

When this movie was at the movie teathers I really wanted to see it but I didn't have time. There were a lot of comments about how good was this movie, so I had great expectations. But... all that I have seen in the DVD is a boring history with jokes stereotyping USA and countries from East Europe, showing only the worst part of very valuable and rich cultures.

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Breathtakingly beautiful and poignant story line
Great costume drama
Addicting!
"Look back...look back at me"
North & South

North & South
Starring: Daniela Denby-Ashe , Richard Armitage , Tim Pigott-Smith , Emma Ferguson (II) , and Travis Oliver
Director: Brian Percival
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
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ASIN: B000AYEL6U
Release Date: 2005-11-15

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North & South is a splendid, four-hour adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell's 19th century novel about an unlikely, and somewhat star-crossed, love between a middle-class young woman from England's cultivated south and an intemperate if misunderstood industrialist in a hardscrabble, northern city. Daniela Denby-Ashe plays Margaret Hale, forthright and strong-willed daughter of a former vicar (Tim Pigott-Smith) who relocates his family from a pastoral village outside London to unforgiving, largely illiterate Milton, a factory town where John Thornton (Richard Armitage) and his mother (Sinead Cusack), survivors of poverty, rule their cotton mill with an iron hand. Thornton befriends Margaret's father but incurs her wrath for his severity with his workers. What she doesn't notice is Thornton's core sense of responsibility for his employees' welfare. On the other hand, he misinterprets some of Margaret's own actions and intentions. Equally stubborn, the two drag out their obvious attraction over many painful months and events.

North & South's two leads are both very good, though Armitage's brooding, penetrating performance may very well be considered a classic one day. There are other wonders in the cast: Cusack and Pigott-Smith are superb, and Brendan Coyle is memorable as a firebrand union organizer who ultimately becomes an ally to a softening Thornton. The miniseries script by Sandy Welch is a persuasive mix of historical context and character study. Brian Percival's direction is full of moments that linger in the imagination, such as the winter-dream look of a busy cotton mill, with thousands of snowy fibers floating in the air. --Tom Keogh

Description

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary on Episodes 1 and 4 by producer Kate Bartlett, director Brian Percival and writer Sandy Welch
Biographies:Cast bios
Deleted Scenes
Interviews:Specially recorded interview with Richard Armitage
Production Notes

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Breathtakingly beautiful and poignant story line .......2007-09-11

Always been a Jane Austen fan and I bought this video on spec. What a find - a gem of a film so wonderfully crafted. Was glued to it and viewed it continuously at least 6 times [viewers may think me crazy] Bought a second DVD when first one started skipping scenes. the ending I thought was abrupt- so to satisfy myself I started on a sequel which turned out beautifully [Margaret's marriage - having twins-almost dying in the process, John's passion and steadfastness- Henry marrying but yet being Margaret's lifelong friend- his wife's death and John and Margaret bringing up his children, Mrs. Thornton's death, John unable to accept her death and gradual deterioration and death at 55 years. Childrens marriages, Margaret's love for the downtrodden enabling her to spend her monies on a hospital and school and finally Henry marrying her when she is 55 years and a widow, thus realising his one dream and making Margaret's life come full circle right to the beginning where Henry first proposed to her at 19 years of age[I jsut felt he deserved to win her affections at whatever time in his life] I concluded the sequel in 2 days as the story just kept un-rolling itself in front of my eyes.I was so obsessed with North and South.

I got the book only thereafter and noted that the first chapter had been deleted completely as is expected in films. If it had been included even minutely it would have given more substance to the film. Incorporating Richard's dilemma in leaving the Church and the need to escape humiliation etc and Maria's and Margaret's own desolation at leaving their beloved Helston. Also throughout the book John undergoes so much pain of mind, confusion and a sense of inadequacy in making his intentions clear to Margaret. The absence of sufficient scenes I feel deprived him of showing this side of him. However, the silent brooding and unspoken words [ facial expressions did the job very well indeed] John's role as the overbearing master was perfect. I also preferred the ending in the book which appeared to be more realistic than the train scene. But all in all a truly remarkable and breathtaking film. Lovely themes and the music was superb with an equally stunning cast. Each supporting the other, enabling them to give of their best. I enjoyed Richard Armitage's interview . Such a charming actor [ no airs and graces- hope he retains this quality throughout his career] I would rate it 10. H