Picture Perfect

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If you can get past Jennifer Aniston's form-fitting wardrobe in a movie about a woman struggling to advance in her profession, this romantic comedy is a fair match with My Best Friend's Wedding. Both films feature conniving, self-centered heroines who undergo a transformation--Aniston presents a bogus fiancé (Jerry Maguire's Jay Mohr) to impress her advertising agency boss and gradually discovers a mutual attraction with the imposter. Both movies go off in delightfully unpredictable directions. Picture Perfect falls prey to occasional sitcom fluff, but it's a fine showcase for Aniston's comedic and dramatic attributes. Critics were mixed-to-harsh in reviews for this movie, perhaps because it's a bit derivative and poses slight challenge to Aniston, who proved her skill with light comedy as a principal cast member of TV's Friends sitcom. It's clear that Aniston is a fine comedian, and she shows that talent to advantage in Picture Perfect. If you enjoy this movie, you should also check out Aniston's follow-up romantic comedy, The Object of My Affection. --Jeff Shannon

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Surprisingly good!.......2007-04-19

Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Kevin Bacon, and others of note star in this delightful and consistently believable and interesting, twists and turns romantic-comedy/drama. This flick is perhaps what made Ms. Aniston more a "movie-star" than her sit-com character, and it is easy to see how she made the leap. Jenny not only plays a sexy and hot-to-trot corporate, rather shallow advertising exec-wannabe, but also a rather wholesome, down-to-earth, and deeply desiring (but not aware of it), "good girl" who only wants to be truly loved for who she really is.

Jay Mohr is equally as good because in this film, he doesn't play his usual smarmy, over the top "bad guy," but instead gives a low key but effective performance as a rather normal, photography and art loving, "good guy," who eventually falls head over heels for Jennifer during an elaborate scheme by the latter to "use" Jay to further her corporate ambitions.

Kevin Bacon is a fellow corporate riser who is both a good guy and a bad guy, good in that he eventually comes to see Jennifer as something more decent and deep than he thought, but bad so in the way he seems to use Jen in a casual sex way. During the movie, all the characters behave as real people, and all evolve, leading to a very pleasing, linear story that pulls heavily on all of our most cynical strings where "true love" and values in life are concerned.

Fast paced, with excellent performances and dialogue, and with pretty good insights into various NYC corporate characters and what makes them tick, this is one movie whose heart in the end is in the right place. Somewhat a modern day twist on 1960's Best Picture "The Apartment" (one of my top ten all time films), there's a truly special blend of comedy and drama, and we generally "care" for everyone here in the end. And the end, which I won't give away, is just about picture "perfect."

While the film does have some confusing elements at times, and seems to swell at times with a bit overly done melodrama, almost everyting else about it is a series of well done, well scripted, well directed scenes, with some pretty good and timely music as well. When I first saw this, I really didn't expect much, and am not really much of a fan of the main stars, but this one is a real winner from start to finish.

A Marvelously Mindless Chick Flick.......2007-01-21

Starring the Debbie Reynolds of our generation, PICTURE PERFECT tells the story of Kate Mosely (Jennifer Aniston), an advertising agency copywriter who finds true love while trying to advance her career.

Released in 1997, PICTURE PERFECT is far from deep and meaningful, but it does succeed in delivering an enjoyably mindless chick flick that is even more interesting to watch ten years after it was shown in theaters.

Featuring the trendy short skirts popularized by TV's Allie McBeal and the razor thin eye brows of the mid 1990s, PICTURE PERFECT looks dated ten years later but the story line is timeless. Girl meets and overlooks a diamond in the rough and then realizes he's the one -- after he's gone.

A great find late at night while flipping channels or for that secret stash of fun (but embarassing to own) girly films, PICTURE PERFECT is recommended for bored women looking for mindless entertainment.

-- Regina McMenamin

Love this movie.......2006-07-25

I saw this movie a while ago, kind of forgot about it, and then saw it again and realized how much I loved it. Of course Jennifer Aniston is adorable, and the plot line is a little more original and different from the average romantic comedy. It's funny and definitely very sweet - I highly recommend.

The OTHER Jenny from the block........2006-06-12

Picture Perfect is about a woman who hires a guy to pretend to be her boyfriend so she can seem more desirable to the guy she REALLY wants. Only she ends up falling in love with the guy for hire as she realizes how great he is and how un-great the object of her affection (no pun intended) is. Sound familiar? Maybe that's because Debra Messing and company recycled this same storyline for The Wedding Date. But there's no question Aniston does it better.

This remains my favorite JA movie. She's playing a slight variation of her "Rachel" character from Friends, but who cares? The movie is still fun to watch, and so is Jennifer Aniston, who has become very endearing to me over the past few years.

really enjoyable film.......2006-04-15

I saw this film a while back, and I loved it so much I bought it on dvd. It has a great storyline and great acting. I am a fan of jenifer aniston as well as jay mohr so this film was great for me. I can truely say its one of my favorite films.

Perfect Husband - The Laci Peterson Story

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pretty good
broad, choppy, yet interesting take on a very important case
Scott, Scott, Scott
Started out OK

Perfect Husband - The Laci Peterson Story
Starring: Tom O'Brien (II) , Paul D. Roberts , Randy Mulkey , James Whitson , and Cassandra Eller
Director: Roger Young
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B0001Z3HWC
Release Date: 2004-06-08

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Prepare to go behind the scenes of one of the nation s most tragic and inexplicable murders. By all appearances, Scott and Laci Peterson were the perfect couple - until Christmas Eve 2002, when 28-year-old Laci went missing while walking her dog. After an agonizing almost four-month search, her body, and that of her unborn child were found in the Richmond marina at Point Isabel. As the investigation and the media frenzy came to a shocking head, Scott was arrested for the homicide. Now, as the nation stands in wait, and Scott stands accused, The Perfect Husband tracks the events leading up to Laci s disappearance and death through the people who knew them best.

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Running Time: 84 Min.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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DVD Review.......2007-05-12

I think the movie was well done and the actors played their parts well. I was watching the actual trial and facts in the movie followed the trial very close.

pretty good.......2006-07-13

dean cain did a good job, i thought it could of been better, but the points and details were pretty much key and some parts lacked..but over all it was pretty good

broad, choppy, yet interesting take on a very important case.......2006-06-08

My curiosity and heightening interest in the Laci Peterson case finally compelled me to rent this film. Having become heavily focused on all aspects of the case from the time I read Sharon Rocha's recent heart-tugger "For Laci," I was very interested in seeing the film that was formulated and inspired by Amber Frey's quickly released book "Witness."

My opinions on the performance of Dean Cain clearly will not differ from those of anyone else's on this site; he did a remarkable job at hitting it right on the nail. His eyes, his mannerisms, his behavior...it was all amazingly on target. In his interviews and conversations with others about Laci, Scott Peterson has been known for using "uh" and "um" more than actual words from the English language in order to bridge the gap between concocting his lies and actually saying them. The way he has stared into space and babbled aimlessly to the extent that he sometimes actually forgot the question he was initially asked speaks volumes in itself, and Dean Cain did a perfect job at re-enacting that.

As for the film focusing predominantly on Scott, his behavior and his two "composite" friends Tommy and Kate, I think what we have to understand here is that this movie was made just as Scott was arrested and taken to trial. That was a point in the case where everything started crashing down, and of course everyone wanted to get as much emphasis as they could on how Scott Peterson was reacting to everything surrounding his wife's disappearance, as well as the discovery of Laci and Conner's bodies. At that time, everyone really needed and wanted to see what Scott's present role was in all of this, and I think that was the portrait this movie tried to convey.

Granted, the movie was made much too early, but such is to be expected with cases like this--people are always eager to spawn a TV movie as quickly as possible. The scenes were choppy and seemed to end really abruptly. It was a quick-paced, 86-minute TV film that lacked emotion and close examination of Laci's family and friends, who deserve to have their perspective acknowledged.

All in all, though, it was a good enough film for what it was: a quick, informative story that wanted to lay out some facts and shed some light on Scott's overall demeanor. Even if some of the information was a bit scattered and wayward, they did a good job at zooming in on Scott and revisiting some of the word-to-word conversations that he had with police, Amber, friends, and members of Laci's family.

It is a truly gripping story, unforgettable and worthy of a fuller portrait (similar to the book that Laci's mother Sharon wrote earlier this year). Given a few more years (or maybe a lot more years), I think this will make a terrific movie, providing more complete details and a well-rounded pursuit of the feelings and emotions experienced by everyone involved. It's a case with very raw human emotions that America has really gravitated to, and it is really a startling moment from history that people will remember for decades to come. A future movie could include areas about Scott and Laci's courtship, marriage, and life before December 24, 2002. So much has been documented about Scott, his mistress Amber Frey, and the charges he has faced, but it would be nice to get even more on sweet Laci--the innocent victim who was mere weeks away from delivering her first child when an indescribable crime took it all away from her. Discussing all these details would surely make an excellent film that I would watch without hesitation, and I have no doubt that it will eventually happen.

Scott, Scott, Scott.......2006-03-12

I first watched this on USA. I did find it on DVD at Best Buy. There are definitely things that are incorrect. There's way too much focus on Scott, not enough on Laci or her family (including Conner), and way too much on Tommy and Kate. Not enough coverage with Amber, either. I think this movie was made too early, because it ends with his arrest. They should have waited a year or two and at least have the facts. But I still like it, because it is actually a good drama. I also like the music that builds up to scenes and in the end. I feel for Laci, Conner and her family, with all the hell they must be going through. R.I.P.

Started out OK.......2006-01-22

PERFECT HUSBAND is a watchable film, but far from perfect. It just moves too slowly for its own good. Add the annoying best friend who refused to believe anything bad about Scott Peterson and this made it a reasonably difficult 84 minutes to sit through.

Those criticisms aside, Dean Cain was quite good in his role as Scott, as was the grieving Dee Wallace as Laci's mother. However at the end of the day, why does a movie like this get made when this sort of thing goes on all the time every day of the week across the world. Was there something particular about these cirumstances that warranted a film? I ask this because the script for the film was not written well enough to pull the viewer in. Not enough information was presented to the viewer to help us form an opinion.

Jennifer Aniston Celebrity Pack (She's the One / The Object of My Affection / Picture Perfect)

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Be warned

Jennifer Aniston Celebrity Pack (She's the One / The Object of My Affection / Picture Perfect)
Starring: Jennifer Aniston
Manufacturer: Fox Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000JF28GA
Release Date: 2006-05-29

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She's The One
Mickey (Edward Burns), a free-spirited New York cabbie and Francis (Mike McGlone), a materialistic Wall Street stockbroker, are extremely competitive and confused about women as a result of their father's (John Mahoney) influence.Though they disagree about nearly everything, they have one thing in common: Mickey's ex-fianc e Heather (Cameron Diaz) is Francis's secret lover. Though both brothers have beautiful wives (Maxine Bahns and Jennifer Aniston), Heather triggers their longtime sibling rivalry with uproarious and unexpected results.

The Object Of My Affection
Mickey (Edward Burns), a free-spirited New York cabbie and Francis (Mike McGlone), a materialistic Wall Street stockbroker, are extremely competitive and confused about women as a result of their father's (John Mahoney) influence. Though they disagree about nearly everything, they have one thing in common: Mickey's ex-fianc e Heather (Cameron Diaz) is Francis's secret lover. Though both brothers have beautiful wives (Maxine Bahns and Jennifer Aniston), Heather triggers their longtime sibling rivalry with uproarious and unexpected results.

Picture Perfect
Adorable as she is ambitious, Kate (Jennifer Aniston) is determined to turn her mid-level advertising job into an executive position - and equally determined to tries snare Sam (Kevin Bacon), the agency's ultra-suave Romeo who prefers illicit affairs with attached women. She achieves both goals by pretending getting married to Nick, a man she met at a wedding and barely knows. But her carefully constructed fictional life comes face to face with reality when her boss wants to meet Nick, sending Kate's personal and professional worlds spinning out of control.

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Running Time: 314 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Be warned.......2007-03-04

I bought this item hoping that the disc for "Picture Perfect," one of my favorite romantic comedies, had been updated, but it hasn't. Be warned that it is widescreen, but NOT enhanced for 16 by 9 TVs, so it is a small image with bars on the sides. The other two films ARE enhanced for 16 by 9. I wish this information had been in the product description.

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Can't we all just get along? PKMN Snap preview included.
Has one of the best episodes of all time!
Me gusto!
smile and cheese

Pokemon - Picture Perfect (Vol. 17)
Starring: Rica Matsumoto , Ikue Ootani , Mayumi Iizuka , Yûko Kobayashi , and Yûji Ueda
Director: Masamitsu Hidaka , and Kunihiko Yuyama
Manufacturer: Viz Video
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ASIN: 6305844631
Release Date: 2000-05-30

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Three of the four episodes that make up this 80-minute tape feature Snap, the Pokémon Photomaster, which gives this collection its name. In "The Case of the K-9 Caper!" the gang runs into a band of police-trained Pokémon, inspiring Ash to try to train Pikachu. Snap makes his appearance in "Pokémon Paparazzi" when he bribes Ash, Misty, and Brock with pancakes in attempt to earn a photo session with Pikachu. Why is he so obsessed with photographing Ash's Pokémon? The fact that Team Rocket, in disguise as a sobbing elderly couple, has hired him could have something to do with it. Ash signs up for the Pokémon League Admissions Exams (a kind of SAT for Pokémon trainers) in "The Ultimate Test," but must conduct his battles without his own pocket monsters. Finally, in "The Breeding Center Secret," Misty turns in her Psyduck to a new breeding center for fixing up, only to discover it's a theft operation conducted by a Team Rocket clone. Snap is on hand to take investigative photos and the others join in aiding Officer Jenny to right this Pokémon wrong. These four episodes are the last from the initial season. Followed by Water Blast. (Ages 3 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs

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Team Rocket has taken control of Police-officer Jenny's Arcanine corps!? What will Ash and his friends do? Then, shake hands with Snap, the world's best Pokemon photographer! Later, Ash learns that he can enter the Pokemon league if he paasses a Pokemon exam! How much Poke-trivia does Ash really know? Plus, meet Team Rocket members Butch and Cassidy! Do Jessy, James and Meowth have even worse enemies than Ash?

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Can't we all just get along? PKMN Snap preview included........2001-03-18

Well, the video/DVD seems to focus on new character Snap/Todd. Snap/Todd also appears in the game Pokemon Snap, so consider these episodes a preview.

What I didn't like was that J+J can't get along with B+C. Luckily, my fanfics fixed that.

Has one of the best episodes of all time!.......2001-01-09

I bought this tape solely because it contains one of my favorite episodes, "The Breeding Center Secret." I'm a Team Rocket fanatic and the new members Cassidy and Butch in this are sooo cool! The other episodes aren't bad either.

Me gusto!.......2000-07-28

El video este, era bein entretenido. A mi me encanta el Team Rocket! Este video es absolutamente maravilloso!

smile and cheese.......2000-06-04

smile and cheese becuse snap is the number 1 pokemon masker (master) on film hes a nice kid. who got a shot of aerodactail on film and the shot had ash on its hands . and meet new team rocket members.on our way to cinabar island.

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Picture Perfect

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Excellent intro DVD
Great Introduction into Photography
Loved it

The Perfect Picture by Bryan Peterson

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ASIN: B000DCP5YG
Release Date: 2006-07-13

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Bryan will explain to you just how easy it is to take the "Perfect Picture!" World famous photographer Bryan Peterson shares his 30 years of professional and teaching experience with you in this easy to use DVD. The Perfect Picture shows you everything, step-by-step, from the basics to more advanced techniques and exactly how to use camera's most important features. Bryan will explain to you just how easy it is to take the "Perfect Picture!" Secrets until now that were only used by the pros.

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Excellent intro DVD.......2006-12-30

I was looking for a single DVD to give as Christmas gift to friends and family photo enthusiasts.

The narration and instruction are clear and interesting, moving along at a fast pace to cover many topics. What is remarkable about this DVD is that even the background of each video scene is composed beautifully. Mr. Peterson is a practiced presenter, and every lesson includes a video of the process as well as the resultant photograph.

I wish Mr. Peterson would make another DVD that specializes in family photography.

Great Introduction into Photography.......2006-05-29

I have read magazines and books about photography but to see it on the screen just made it that much easier.

The lay out is excellent and you only have to watch the sections that interest you. It is also nice to get an idea of what is possible and what kind of equipment you need to take the pictures you want.

I have bought several copies for friends who are just getting into photography.

Loved it.......2006-04-12

This is a fun and informative DVD for folks interested in improving their photography. Bryan shares valuable tips, and more importantly his enthusiasm for photography, which makes this fun to watch. After one viewing I garnered several valuable techniques that I can't wait to try. This DVD is sure to improve the photography of many people who have acquired the bug...

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Picture Perfect
Starring: Abhishek Bachchan , Kirti Reddy , Sanjay Suri , Kader Khan , and Paresh Rawal
Director: A. Muthu
Manufacturer: Pathfinder Home Ent.
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ASIN: B000BLBZD4
Release Date: 2005-12-06

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On a visit to scenic Agra, Pooja (Kirti Reddy) meets with a reknown artist, Kabir (Abhishek Bachchan). Kabir is instantly attracted to Pooja, and thinks that Pooja is also attracted to him. But Pooja is only attracted by his talent. On her return, she meets with her boss Mr. Oberoi (Kader Khan) and his son, Raj Oberoi (Sanjay Suri), and she instantly falls in love with Raj. Mr. Oberoi is unhappy with Pooja coming in late to work frequently, and wants to terminate her employment. A fellow employee, Maggi (Johnny Lever) comes to rescue of Pooja, and tells Mr. Oberoi that Pooja has been engaged to Kabir, and shows some photographs that were taken during Pooja's visit to Agra. Pooja relectantly goes along with this charade in order to keep her job. Kabir is encouraged to know that Pooja has announced her engagement with him. How is she going to convince Mr. Oberoi and Raj that she really loves his son, Raj? A remake of the Jennifer Aniston romantic comedy "Picture Perfect"

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Surprisingly good!
A Marvelously Mindless Chick Flick
Love this movie
The OTHER Jenny from the block.
really enjoyable film

Picture Perfect
Starring: Jennifer Aniston , Jay Mohr , Kevin Bacon , Olympia Dukakis , and Illeana Douglas
Director: Glenn Gordon Caron
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00008G7UI
Release Date: 2003-01-14

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Description

Adorable as she is ambitious, Kate (Jennifer Aniston) is determined to turn her mid-level advertising job into an executive position - and equally determined to tries snare Sam (Kevin Bacon), the agency's ultra-suave Romeo who prefers illicit affairs with attached women. She achieves both goals by pretending getting married to Nick, a man she met at a wedding and barely knows. But her carefully constructed fictional life comes face to face with reality when her boss wants to meet Nick, sending Kate's personal and professional worlds spinning out of control.

Customer Reviews:

Surprisingly good!.......2007-04-19

A Marvelously Mindless Chick Flick.......2007-01-21

Love this movie.......2006-07-25

The OTHER Jenny from the block........2006-06-12

really enjoyable film.......2006-04-15

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Picture Perfect Jesus

Manufacturer: Vision Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000F6ZEEG
Release Date: 2006-05-24

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Almost everyone knows the image, but few know the rest of the story. Warner Sallman's portrait of Jesus Christ is one of the most recognized paintings of the 20th century, indeed one of the most recognized images ever. The New York Times says, the popularity of Sallman's 'Head of Christ' makes Warhol's 'Soup Can' seem downright obscure. Produced in 1940, it was a marketing marvel. The image was put on clocks and calendars, funeral fans and Sunday school literature. By 1984 it had been reproduced more than half a billion times. But its popularity also has led to controversy. While multitudes find it comforting, others now call it racist. It's been burned on the steps of the Capitol. Courts have ordered it removed from schools and public buildings. Picture Perfect Jesus is a biography of this image. It answers two important questions: why was this image once so universally accepted and why is it no longer so? Narrated by Hal Holbrook, Picture Perfect Jesus is a documentary by award-winning producer Lyle Jackson.

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Surprisingly good!
A Marvelously Mindless Chick Flick
Love this movie
The OTHER Jenny from the block.
really enjoyable film

Picture Perfect [Region 2]
Starring: Jennifer Aniston , Jay Mohr , Kevin Bacon , Olympia Dukakis , and Illeana Douglas
Director: Glenn Gordon Caron
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ASIN: B000284920

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Surprisingly good!.......2007-04-19

A Marvelously Mindless Chick Flick.......2007-01-21

Love this movie.......2006-07-25

The OTHER Jenny from the block........2006-06-12

really enjoyable film.......2006-04-15

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