Bringing Down The House (Full Screen Edition)

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The pleasingly contrasting comic styles of Queen Latifah and Steve Martin bring some energy to Bringing Down the House, a hopelessly formulaic comedy. Martin plays Peter, an uptight lawyer too obsessed with work to spend quality time with his kids. Into his life comes Queen Latifah as Charlene, an escaped convict who threatens to wreck his relationship with a wealthy but arch-conservative client (Joan Plowright, in high dudgeon) if Peter won't take up her case. Of course, Latifah's exuberant ways enchant his kids and bring out a looser, livelier side of Peter, all in a series of scenes so standard they hardly register. Thank goodness for Eugene Levy; as one of Peter's law partners with a taste for Charlene's bodacious brand of sexy, Levy's ingenious transformation from nebbish to loverman is the movie's secret weapon, stealthily planting comic explosions amidst the modest rice-krispie-crackle of the stale plot. --Bret Fetzer

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The hilarious Steve Martin (FATHER OF THE BRIDE) and Academy Award(R)-nominee Queen Latifah (Best Supporting Actress, 2002, CHICAGO) star with Eugene Levy (AMERICAN PIE) in the laugh-out-loud hit comedy BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE. Peter Sanderson (Martin), a divorced, straitlaced, uptight workaholic attorney, meets a brainy bombshell lawyer in an on-line chat room and they make a date. Expecting his soul mate, he opens the door and finds himself face-to-face with Charlene (Latifah) -- a wild and crazy soul "sister" who's just escaped from prison and wants Peter to clear her name. But Peter wants absolutely nothing to do with her, and that prompts Charlene to turn Peter's perfectly ordered life totally upside down. Hysterical complications abound and Peter soon finds out he may need Charlene just as much as she needs him. It's a houseful of fun your family will enjoy again and again.

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Funny Movie!.......2007-09-01

Steve Martin and Queen Latifah are a great comedic match in this movie. If you are up for a fun and laugh-out-loud film, you will enjoy Bringing Down The House!

Cute movie about friendship, loyalty and what's important in life.......2007-08-08

This was a funny movie that had me rolling on the floor, Eugene Levy was totally out of character and did it so well. The underlying message was that friends are important as is loyalty and keeping the eye on what is important in life. So in all, a good comedy that has a good message.

I can't believe all the 5 star reviews for this nonsense........2007-08-03

If this is what people find amusing, then I must be some sort of reptile.

This movie is UNBELIEVABLY horrible. I didn't laugh once during the entire debacle. Promoting racist stereotypes, while attempting to make light of them while boring the audience to death with such a weak plot seems to be the MO of Hollywood nowadays.

What happened to comedy?

"Latifah's Tearing The Roof Off The House".......2007-03-28

"Latifah's Back" in this *GREAT* comedy along with Steve Martin. This movie was definitly amazing. If you like to laugh this is a movie for you.
It' full of laughter!!!

A Must Watch Film!!!.......2007-01-08

I have to say that this movie is very very funny!!! Steve Martin had me laughing tears out of my seat in the theater and everyone else too, all of the other characters were hilarious also. I own this dvd now and watch it often as it is one of my top 10 comedy movies of all time, I would definitely at least rent this movie and you will probably not return it because it is so good!

Bringing Down The House (Widescreen Edition)

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Funny Movie!
Cute movie about friendship, loyalty and what's important in life
I can't believe all the 5 star reviews for this nonsense.
"Latifah's Tearing The Roof Off The House"
A Must Watch Film!!!

Bringing Down The House (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Steve Martin , Queen Latifah , Eugene Levy , Joan Plowright , and Jean Smart
Director: Adam Shankman
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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Release Date: 2003-08-05

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Customer Reviews:

Funny Movie!.......2007-09-01

Steve Martin and Queen Latifah are a great comedic match in this movie. If you are up for a fun and laugh-out-loud film, you will enjoy Bringing Down The House!

Cute movie about friendship, loyalty and what's important in life.......2007-08-08

I can't believe all the 5 star reviews for this nonsense........2007-08-03

"Latifah's Tearing The Roof Off The House".......2007-03-28

"Latifah's Back" in this *GREAT* comedy along with Steve Martin. This movie was definitly amazing. If you like to laugh this is a movie for you.
It' full of laughter!!!

A Must Watch Film!!!.......2007-01-08

"60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" by the MIT students who 'Brought Down the House'

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Don't waste your money....
Helpful DVD!
The One
Well Worth the Money
A little disappointing.

"60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" by the MIT students who 'Brought Down the House'

Manufacturer: Blackjack Institute
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Their exploits have been chronicled in a New York Times bestseller, in magazines, on radio, and on cable and network television. Now, for the first time, the blackjack players featured in the bestselling book, Bringing Down the House, reveal the secrets they used to win millions. "60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" teaches you how to count cards like a pro. Hosted by former MIT student Mike Aponte, the 2004 World Series of Blackjack Champion, this DVD covers everything from the basics of blackjack to the science and art of card counting. In addition, "60 minutes to Winning Blackjack" contains never before seen interactive practice chapters for players of all skill levels. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned gambler, this DVD is a must for anyone who wants to win at blackjack. Learn how to play a winning game exactly like the MIT students did! "60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack" includes: Blackjack 101, Basic Strategy, Running Count, Deck Estimation, True Count, Betting Strategy, Interactive Practice Chapters, and more!

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Don't waste your money...........2005-08-23

...3rd Party product was never received. If you can find it in a store buy it there.

Helpful DVD!.......2005-04-26

I was thinking about buying the whole training course from blackjackinstitute.com, but at over $100 was not sure if it was worth the money - so I decided to try out the DVD portion by buying it first. For $30 it's not much of a risk. From the first time I watched the DVD I was pretty impressed by the quality of the production. Everything is pretty much covered, from the basics of playing blackjack to the techniques of card counting. Everything is explained in pretty simple terms, so it's eaasy to follow, although I did have to rewind a few times. I really like the extras on the DVD, especially where you can practice your counting interactively. I was very slow at first, but I am defninitely improving! About the only complaint I would have about this DVD is that it somehow makes card counting look too easy! Like I said before, it is very easy to follow, especially with all the nice graphics, etc., but that can give you a false sense of security. I've checked some technical stuff they talk about and everything they say is correct. I would recommend watching this DVD (especially the parts on counting) over and over again and practicing. Overall I was impressed by this DVD and was satisfied with my purchase. It's cleared up some confusing/conflicting info that I've read in other books/websites and will go ahead and buy the whole training course. Good luck!!

The One.......2005-03-14

At Last!

This DVD is what I've been waiting for. I've tried a lot of different approaches to blackjack, but with no success. I'm confident those days are over. The MIT Blackjack Team shows you how to play the right way. This DVD does a great job of breaking down and teaching you the fundamentals of
card counting. If you're a frustrated blackjack player looking for answers I highly recommend this DVD.

Well Worth the Money.......2005-02-17

I am a novice when it comes to blackjack but I have always been interested in the game. I have picked up a blackjack book from time to time, but have never been able to finish one. The material always seemed either a little intimidating and difficult to understand, or at times simply boring. I would liken the experience to trying to learn a computer language for the first time by reading a book - a tough task without the interactive experience of a classroom setting. This is why this DVD is invaluable for someone like me. Not only did this DVD teach me in easy-to-understand steps how to play blackjack and count cards, but more importantly it did so in a way that kept me interested the whole way through. The visual demonstrations and exercises in the DVD are really effective. I was also impresssed by the MIT guys in this DVD. They come across as very credible and genuine guys. I highly recommend 60 Minutes to Winning Blackjack. For those interested in learning how to win at blackjack, it's money well spent.

A little disappointing........2005-01-14

Good for beginners or someone that has never played before, but I was looking for something more advanced coming from the MIT team. It doesn't go into any detail of any advanced techniques that I'm sure they used. You would be better off buying a book for a lot less money. I felt I got ripped off.

Laughing Liberally '06: Bringing Down the House...and Senate!

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Laughing Liberally '06: Bringing Down the House...and Senate!

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
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ASIN: B000LXH4XC
Release Date: 2006-12-14

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Before Donald Rumsfeld stepped down...before Mark Foley resigned...before Jack Abramoff went to prison... In the dark days of early '06 a troupe of revolutionary revelers brought the gift of liberal laughter to a grateful nation...saving democracy one laugh at a time. From coast to coast, these comedian-commentators brought down the House...then, they brought down the Senate too. Enjoy an evening of smart, savvy, surprising laughter from the Left: the New York launch of Laughing Liberally - now a full-length concert DVD with special features and commentary by George W. Bush. Bring this national tour right to your living room and give "blue humor" a whole new meaning.

Average customer rating:

Funny Movie!
Cute movie about friendship, loyalty and what's important in life
I can't believe all the 5 star reviews for this nonsense.
"Latifah's Tearing The Roof Off The House"
A Must Watch Film!!!

Bringing Down the House [Region 2]
Starring: Steve Martin , Queen Latifah , Eugene Levy , Joan Plowright , and Jean Smart
Director: Adam Shankman
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Customer Reviews:

Funny Movie!.......2007-09-01

Steve Martin and Queen Latifah are a great comedic match in this movie. If you are up for a fun and laugh-out-loud film, you will enjoy Bringing Down The House!

Cute movie about friendship, loyalty and what's important in life.......2007-08-08

I can't believe all the 5 star reviews for this nonsense........2007-08-03

"Latifah's Tearing The Roof Off The House".......2007-03-28

"Latifah's Back" in this *GREAT* comedy along with Steve Martin. This movie was definitly amazing. If you like to laugh this is a movie for you.
It' full of laughter!!!

A Must Watch Film!!!.......2007-01-08

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