Beautiful Girls

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This town drama from Ted Demme centers on former classmates coming together for their 10-year reunion. Scott Rosenberg's (Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead) script thoughtfully passes over the usual grumblings of young adults who can't believe they still live in the same snowbound town. They accept--even welcome--their blue-collar jobs, whether plowing snow or cutting hair. Willie (Timothy Hutton), the lone wanderer, returns to his listless house in a state of flux, the piano-bar circuit wearing thin as is his relationship with Tracy, a well-off attorney (Annabeth Gish). He isn't the only one with problems. Tommy (Matt Dillon) occasionally sleeps with his now-married high school sweetheart Darian (Lauren Holly) while the earnest Sharon (Mira Sorvino) is left to wait. Paul (another thickheaded role for Michael Rapaport) refuses to commit to Jan (Martha Plimpton) until it's too late. Paul is enamored with the idea of the supermodel (the title's "beautiful girls") that, he believes, can make life perfect. It's a very satisfying comedy, with some forced poignancy (Willie's description of Tracy as a "seven and a half" comes off as a death sentence). Rosie O'Donnell's dissertation on why Playboy and Penthouse have ruined males' expectations is much like Meg Ryan's orgasm scene in When Harry Met Sally...: it's hilarious, even memorable, never wholly believable.

The two wild cards thrown into Beautiful Girls give the film its kick. Uma Thurman enters as the local barkeep's (Pruitt Taylor Vince) radiant cousin. From the big city, she can flirt with the awestruck guys and still keep her head. Willie's real emotional tug is from Marty, the precocious 13-year-old neighbor. If you didn't see Natalie Portman's sophisticated work in the The Professional, her performance here will come as a revelation. You deeply believe that Willie and Marty are connected despite their age difference. Their courtship will never come to be, but the way the two talk (and talk some more) about their lives is the most insightful part of Rosenberg's script. Everyone's so comfortable in his or her roles that you may truly feel sad when the film ends. --Doug Thomas

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An all-star cast sparks this captivating comedy about a group of old friends whose 10-year high school reunion creates some hilariously unexpected surprises. Willie (Timothy Hutton -- FRENCH KISS), Tommy (Matt Dillon -- TO DIE FOR), and Paul (Michael Rapaport -- MIGHTY APHRODITE) may have lost a bit of their youth, but they're still ready to party with Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Rosie O'Donnell (TV's THE ROSIE O'DONNELL SHOW), Lauren Holly (DUMB AND DUMBER), and Mira Sorvino (AT FIRST SIGHT) -- the "beautiful girls" who've turned their lives upside down! Also featuring a hot soundtrack, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS is a must-see comic delight that's sure to entertain you!

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A comical and insightful jaunt.......2007-04-15

Beautiful Girls is a very light-hearted comedy about a small town class reunion. It does hover dangerously close to some dark, abstract notions that frequently threaten the overall good vibes. That makes the movie entertaining and realistic. Luckily it teeters on the positive side and never falters at any point.
It's directed by Ted Demme(Blow)and it won a CEC award for Best Screenplay. Its completely filled with clever dialogue. At times it might seem a little glib, but it covers its tracks with responses from it's characters, like when one says "you stay awake nights thinking up this (stuff)".
Many of the characters do fall into stereotypes, but this is inconsequential because it doesn't feel forced. Everyone has their odd little quirks that make them unusual and interesting.
Matt Dillon is great in a typecast role as the kinda shady womanizer. Michael Rappaport is awesome as his annoying buddy. Timothy Hutton is the one guy who realizes he doesn't need a drastic change. And a young Natalie Portman steals the show as the "little neighborhood Lolita".
There are many scenes with buddies drinking, saying stupid stuff, drooling over beautiful girls. Almost all the guy's dreams seem somewhat quixotic.
I think this is one of the most underrated comedies ever. I always feel better after watching it.

Willie C! Stay cool! Stay cool forever.......2007-04-11

One of the best and a collectible & worth watching the movie for just this part
"Supermodels are beautiful girls, Will. A beautiful girl can make you dizzy, like you've been drinking Jack and Coke all morning. Se can make you feel high with the single greatest commodity known to man--promise. Promise of a better day. Promise of a greater hope. Promise of a new tomorrow. This particular aura can be found in the gaze of a beautiful girl. In her smile, in her soul, how she makes every rotten little thing about life seem like it's going to be okay. The supermodels are bottled promise. A beautiful girl is all powerful, and that's as good as love"

This movie is just ok...........2007-02-01

Frankly, I bought this DVD only because Natalie Portman is in it. The movie has this prevailing forced quality to it: Ms.Portman's performance is good, but seeems forced(=unconvincing as 13 year old) The same goes for Uma Thurman(watch the dancing scean with Paul). The jokes and dialogues are funny, yet not really fresh even thouth it's not recycled materials. I think this is the director Ted Demme's first ensemble cast movie, and it kinda shows.

I beg to differ (a little).......2006-11-15

This is a fine film. The characters are older young adults, barely young enough to be able to characterize this as a "rite-of-passage" film. I disagree with those who suggest that the characters ultimately give up on the dreams of their youth and "settle" for an inevitable and dull adulthood. From my 58 year old vantage point, they are leaving their shallow and immature adolescence for the deeper and more meaningful commitments to mature, real (not mythologized) partners who love them for who they are. They are ready to embrace their lives both present and future and let go of the ever more distant and irrelevant past.
The Hutton character is certainly tempted by Thurman. Though he admires and cares for the 13 yr old Portman character, he is always aware that her desire for him will not be returned by him. He relates to her impatience to grow up, recognizes her puppylove feelings for him, but never considers abusing her affection for him.
This is a wonderful ensemble cast. Though more polished than its predecessor, this film reminds me of the early John Sayles film "Return Of The Secaucus Seven".

Willie and Marty.......2006-10-08

This movie is about the growing relationship between a surprised, smitten Willie and beautiful girl Marty. It's all we care about. Everything else is window dressing to these two.

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i agree with p.a. clark
Nice look, story is wanting though!
A Lovely Masterpiece from South Korea
Take off in this dreamy escape

My Beautiful Girl Mari
Starring: Byung-hun Lee , Hyeong-jin Kong , Chong-ok Bae , Sung-kee Ahn , and Hang-Seon Jang
Director: Seong-kang Lee
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ASIN: B0009PLM8K
Release Date: 2005-07-05

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Nam-woo lives in a seaside village with his widowed mother, his grandmother and his cat, Yo. Unfortunately, his grandmother is ailing, his cat constantly runs away, his mother spends most of her time with her new boyfriend, and, to top it all off, his best friend is moving to Seoul! Overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment, Nam-woo escapes into a fantastic dream world where he meets the mysterious Mari. As two young boys discover the true meaning of friendship, they must also learn the difference between fantasy and reality. With stunning visuals and a haunting score, My Beautiful Girl, Mari, will enchant and mesmerize you.

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i agree with p.a. clark.......2005-09-21

the story was lacking. its ok to be imaginative and show what its like to be a kid, but if that exceeds, then it gets vague. and thats what i felt. also, it didnt seem like there was any difference from the main characters younger age and his older self, it left me viewing him as a mental patient. the graphics are pretty, the music was beautiful, and that last song reminded me of "neverending story".

Nice look, story is wanting though!.......2005-09-06

I have to say I was taken in by the packaging of this film while browsing the anime section in a DVD store. I was originally out to find some good anime for my daughter that wasn't to violent or nasty. This film did satisfy those criteria but never brings a suitable plot to light.

In the film Nam-woo is coming of age and about to make changes in his life. He is about to start a new school, and his mom is begining to date a new guy since his father died. Then he stumbles into a fantasy world where everything is like a fairytale. He meets Mari there and she talks to him in his head. While there he sees a calm relaxing world that he enjoys escaping too, but never really interacts with. By the end of the film he looses touch with his fantasy world, and moves on with his life.

Well the film really did have potential, but the way it was executed made it seem like it was dragging the viewer along to a climax that never comes. For one, Nam-woo keeps going back and forth to the fantasy world, but dosn't do anything there. No adventure, no conflict, hardly any interaction with Mari. In his real world he always withdraws from people, so we never get to see any real human interaction either. I think the main problem I was having with the film was the lack of a clear direction. It should have focused on the fantasy world and put Nam-woo there for most of the film, or at least zeroed in on his friends at school and the conflicts and situations they were having. There was one female character who could have provided a decent plot for Nam-woo and his friend, but the director never shows us that path. It wasn't just me having a hard time getting into the film. My daughter lost intrest in it too, which makes it a poor choice for a child's film also.

As far as the tech aspects go, ADV is the release company. The disc has the origianl Korean along with an English dubbed language soundtrack. It is also in widescreen.

I could only give the film 2 stars for the animation style which was good(discounting the characters who wern't animated very intrestingly) and the fantasy world for the ideas and creativity there.

Overall I'd say this a rental film only. It dosn't have much replay value to it, and in my book good animation is only half the battle in making an animated classic. Story is the other half, and when you have animated classics out there like Spirited Away, Grave of the Fire Flies, and Castle in the Sky, you can't skimp on the story. There are just to many better choices for viewing out there. This is a good prototype film for animation style, now we need the story to get up to par. Definately try to rent before buying. And if a parent buying, try to look for something with a quicker pace that will intrest your son or daughter.

A Lovely Masterpiece from South Korea.......2005-09-04

South Korea has long been utilized by animation studios in both North America and Japan as a source for cheap animated gruntwork. It is a country with a massive animation industry, but very few notable feature films, and practically none seen outside of Korea.

My Beautiful Girl Mari, is a groundbreaking animated film. While it is clearly influenced by Studio Ghibli films, it also unique. This film is like a beautiful summer day dream. While there is underlying issues with the characters in the film, emotional challenges they face, they are resolved in a very human fashion, with no violence. The visuals and narritive play out like some wonderful dream, where you find yourself falling in love with every frame.

The animation in the film is also unique, the look of it falls inbetween traditional anime, and the rotoscoping found in waking life. This animation style reinforces the dream like feel of the film.

This is probably the first South Korean film that can be considered in the same class as the best films in by Studio Ghibli and other top class Japanese and American animation studios. This film may be the begining of Korea's golden age of animation. A period where they will define and distinguish themselves throughout the world. The South Korean animation industry has made a gigantic first step with this film, and may be well on thier way to producing future masterpieces.

Just to note, this film is very family friendly. There is no violence, sex or drugs in the film. This is a coming of age story with fantasy elements that can be enjoyed by anyone who enjoys quality animation.

Take off in this dreamy escape.......2005-08-28

It's a real treat whenever you come across a movie like it. As a love fantasy from South Korea, My Beautiful Girl Mari takes a simple story and combines it with unique animation. And the results are amazing. In a small town that resides by the sea, two friends learn the meaning of friendship as they grow up while occasionally whisking away into a dream-like world inhabited by a mysterious girl. At the same time, the notion of fantasy and reality becomes all the less clearer.

This is a movie that knows how to take its time. Unlike a lot of fast-oriented and action-filled animated movies out there, this one is very calm and smooth throughout, which is quite fitting for a story of its type. The animation itself is charming on its own that you might find yourself admiring the sceneries or how the characters move most of the time. Everything from the sharp yet faded colors to the abstract detail of the town is impressive. The soundtrack itself also lends a welcome hand to the overall experience.

My Beautiful Girl Mari is a winner in just about every field. In a world where animation is often becoming more and more reserved for the squeamishly childish or in some cases the violent-minded, this is a nice change of pace to see an animated film that shows no tensions and just allows the viewer to relax while watching it. A surreal though substantial work, there's really nothing else like it.

Caribbean Booty Call - Vol. 3 The Girls of Fantasy Island

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Caribbean Booty Call - Vol. 3 The Girls of Fantasy Island

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ASIN: B000PUAILQ
Release Date: 2007-04-25

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The lands of the Caribbean offer a great variety of the female species plucked from our Bootanical Gardens. Come inside and watch our unique Caribienses Humana Bootilensis blossom in front of your eyes

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Charlie Rich in Concert

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First shown on BBC TV in 1975, Grammy Hall of Fame member & multi award winner Charlie Rich performs all his hits accompanied by top studio musicians... 1. The Most Beautiful Girl 2. Nice N Easy 3. Every Time You Touch Me 4. Lonely Weekends 5. A Very Special Love Song 6. There Wont Be Anymore 7. I Love My Friend 8. She Called Me Baby 9. Big Boss Man 10. Mohair Man 11. Behind Closed Doors

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Raging Hormones
Starring: Raging Hormones
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Award Winning Film
Featured On Howard Stern Radio Show
Incredible Soundtrack featuring Lords of Acid
Won Best Comedy At New York Ind. Film Fest.
Sexy Women, BBW's, and Tons of Laughs

ASIN: B000RH31Q6
Release Date: 2007-08-07

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Award Winning Independent Film and outrageously twisted comedy that ran on HBO and Cinemax for over 2 years. It's the princess of the country club versus the queen of the supermarket! A spoiled blue blooded rich girl with twisted sexual desires corrupts the boy next door. Her sexual spell and kinky escapades divert him from his desire to go to college, until his mother, a blue collar Housewife, finds out! Then it is hell to pay for the spoiled rich girl and her sexy but twisted girlfriend - as the Macho Housewife goes for revenge... with a twist.

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Get Out! LA Perfect 10 [Blu-ray]

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ASIN: B000RKV3B8
Release Date: 2007-06-04

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Blu-ray version; 1080i. Visit the Perfect 10 Mansion in Beverly Hills with Lindsay Clubine as she gets a ringside seat to watch the Perfect 10 Model boxing matches. This disc plays on Blu-ray Disc compatible players. Resolution - [1080i]. Aspect Ratio - [16:9]. Immediate play, no menu or special features. Please note that this disc will not currently play on the following four players: Panasonic DMP-BD10 Blu-ray Player, Pioneer BDP-HD1 Blu-ray Player, Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Player and LG BH100 Hybrid Blu-ray/HD-DVD Player. A firmware upgrade is expected from Sony in the near future for the Sony BDP-S1 to enable compatibility with most BD-R/RE discs.

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Naked Girls in My House

Manufacturer: Frazier Photography & Video
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ASIN: B000H5PKRQ

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Naked Girls in My House Code No FPD0124 Every man's wish come true. You can see 10 beautiful nude amateur models running throughout the house. They are also in the bedroom, shower, dent, kitchen, bathroom, living room and even the backyard. Starring: Kelly B, Jennifer, Erica, Melissa, Devin, Carol, Beth, Cassie, Angie, & Carrie. 55 minutes, Digitally Mastered, Dolby Digital Sound, Scene Selection, Bonus Features, Contains Nudity. All models in this program are 18 or more years old.

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A comical and insightful jaunt
Willie C! Stay cool! Stay cool forever
This movie is just ok....
I beg to differ (a little)
Willie and Marty

Beautiful Girls [Region 2]
Starring: Matt Dillon , Noah Emmerich , Annabeth Gish , Lauren Holly , and Timothy Hutton
Director: Ted Demme
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ASIN: B00005U1XI

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A comical and insightful jaunt.......2007-04-15

Willie C! Stay cool! Stay cool forever.......2007-04-11

This movie is just ok...........2007-02-01

I beg to differ (a little).......2006-11-15

Willie and Marty.......2006-10-08

This movie is about the growing relationship between a surprised, smitten Willie and beautiful girl Marty. It's all we care about. Everything else is window dressing to these two.

Get Out! Las Vegas Showgirls (2 DVD Set - WMVHD DVD & Standard Definition DVD)

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Get Out! Las Vegas Showgirls (2 DVD Set - WMVHD DVD & Standard Definition DVD)

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ASIN: B000GETTAM
Release Date: 2006-06-19

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Go behind the scenes with the Get Out! crew as they mingle with the strips` sultriest females for an inside look at Vegas Showgirls. This DVD-R will not play on a standard DVD player. It contains Windows Media Video High Definition (WMVHD) content. View WMVHD content on a Windows PC (3GHz or faster recommended) with Windows Media Player for the true HD experience of 720p and stereo sound. The second disc contains the same video content in Standard Definition and will play on a standard DVD player.

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Point of Fear

Manufacturer: Customflix
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ASIN: B000P2A67K
Release Date: 2007-04-05

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When Melissa, Parker, Mark, and Karen decide to take a summer vacation to the small town of Pleasant Point, they find that the town has much to offer... including a string of brutal murders. When Melissa is kidnapped by a crazed psychologist who thinks she is his late wife who has come back to him, her three friends must team up with the local police, find Melissa, bring down the killer, and escape before they are pushed past the point of fear. Special Features Include: DVD commentary (2 tracks) Deleted Scenes Extended Scenes Original Trailer Scene Selection Blooper Reel 2.35:1 Widescreen

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