Wish Upon a Star

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What can I say? A fun movie is a fun movie..........2007-07-05

The comments of a previous user mirror mine; I'm never one to like movies aimed at a teenage demographic, and in fact, consider a number of more gruesome films to be among my favorites. However, there's just no denying "Wish Upon a Star." Like most people, I first encountered this movie on the Disney Channel when I was younger, and managed to see it a large number of times due to the fact that it was constantly on. It's been some seven-odd years since I last saw it, and after viewing it again today, I'm amazed to proclaim that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sure, there's definitely the nostalgia factor; it really captured the feel of the 90s, especially with the classic 90s alt-rock/pop sound of Moonpools and Caterpillars on the film's soundtrack (look for the band "performing" live in the closing scene). It was also interesting to watch it from an adult perspective (now I understand what the characters meant when they discussed virginity), as well as seeing all of the little bits that Disney trimmed to make it more palatable for younger audiences. Nostalgia notwithstanding, however, "Wish Upon a Star" is simply a fun, enjoyable film. Sit back, relax, and throw out your inhibitions about watching a teenage-geared movie, and you're guaranteed to have a blast.

Suprising for Disney.......2007-06-27

This is one of a kind Disney movie that is different and better than a typical Disney movie. I really recommend this movie to anyone, whether you are or are not a Disney fan.

Great Family Movie!!!.......2007-06-18

A fun family movie!

The performaces are fun, and these leading actresses are really good at their jobs.

The story is simple and fun, and revolves around sibling rivality and high school experiences. Personally, I find this to be a very nice family movie to watch. It's got a nice story line, good writing, great acting, nice music and clothing style, and lot of laughs.

If you want to just sit and watch a nice high school disney movie this is the movie for you. don't expect an Oscar, you will be disappointed, but it's defiantly not a bad movie at all. This movie use to be shown on Disney Channel a lot back in the days, but now it's been taken out completely for a while now. It's safe to buy it, it's not expensive at all and it's worth the few dollars that it's going for.

The DVD and cover looks very girly and you might think it's just another high school girly movie, but I think it has much more than that. Personally I'm a guy and I enjoyed this movie. Beautiful young leading ladies, and lots of laughs to keep me entertained. The parents are very funny, yet clueless as well but their fun to watch.

I highly recommend these good family value movies, their defiantly worth watching and they teach you how to live your life to the fullest, appose to stay in the shadows and wish you were someone else.

Good movie, good price, good acting.

Love it!.......2007-05-22

My sister and I used to watch this movie over and over when we were younger. I'm so glad it's on DVD now!

Perfect for sisters!.......2007-05-21

"Wish Upon a Star" is an adorable movie that my sister and I loved to watch when they used to show it on the Disney Channel in the 90's. 10 years later, I finally broke down and bought it. I'm so glad I did. Its still charming and the slightly dated elements add character and provide some extra laughs. Its a fun "girl" movie to watch especially with your sister.

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It was so magical...
Big Hit
Nice video for girls
Best barbie movie I've ever seen! Worth watching with the kids!
The classics and classical for kids

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
Starring: Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000GGSMNK
Release Date: 2006-09-19

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While every princess should learn and demonstrate proper etiquette, twelve young princesses learn the importance of doing good deeds and following their hearts in Twelve Dancing Princesses. When an overwhelmed King Randolph seeks the aid of his cousin the Duchess Rowena in acquainting his twelve young daughters with appropriate princess etiquette, the overly strict Duchess forbids dancing, singing and anything that makes the girls happy. The girls' misery increases when their father suddenly becomes ill and the future looks bleak until the princesses discover that twelve special books bequeathed to them by their late mother open the gateway to a magical world where wishes are granted and dancing is celebrated. Eventually, maturity demands that the twelve princesses return to the real world and confront Duchess Rowena in order to save their father and his kingdom. This CGI animated production features music by Felix Mendelssohn, ballet choreography by the New York City Ballet, and wholesome messages about morality and the power of family. (Ages 3 to 9) --Tami Horiuchi

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In Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses, Barbie will dance her way into your heart in this fun and enchanting all-new adventure. Join Barbie as the beautiful Princess Genevieve and her eleven dancing princess sisters as they discover a secret entrance to an amazing, magical world where wishes come true! But when their father is in danger of losing his kingdom, Princess Genevieve and her sisters must work together in order to save the day and their father. They learn that the power of family can overcome all obstacles!

Customer Reviews:

It was so magical..........2007-09-06

I have two daughters 5 & 3. They both loved this movie. They like to dance around like Genevieve and have asked to take ballet classes. I'll admit I like watching the movie as well being a Barbie fan when I was a kid. Looking forward to more Barbie movies coming out. Also enjoyed Rapunzel very much.

Big Hit.......2007-08-23

It's a big hit with my grand-daughter- she loves it. When the sisters start dancing my grand-daughter dances with them- very cute. Looking forward to the next Barbie DVD this Fall.

Nice video for girls.......2007-08-13

My daughter loves this video--she knows the songs and loves to dance to the music. It has a nice storyline--even I don't get tired of watching it over and over. I would buy this for my friends' daughters who like Barbie and/or dancing.

Best barbie movie I've ever seen! Worth watching with the kids!.......2007-08-10

I have two little girls 4 and 2, and we borrowed this movie from a friend before buying it. My girls love it! The story line is intelligent, and the dancing is very realistic. The music is beautiful, and fits the period, and the characters have depth! You love to hate the villain, and it has a happy ending. What more could you ask for? Defiantly a family movie night type of movie! My husband and adult- younger sister were even riveted! We've watched it about 10 times since receiving it in the mail two days ago. The shipping was probably the fastest I've ever had with Amazon sellers. Buy it! You will love it too!

The classics and classical for kids.......2007-06-22

Each Barbie movie that I've seen so far has had wonderful classical music. We have 5 Barbie movie, and I got the first few on sale thinking that they would by "okay". I was delighted to hear my child being exposed to classical music in each one. Even "the Princess and the Pauper" while it is vocal music is unoffensive and delightful. With children's cartoons playing louder, out and out rock music. These films are a gem. My child has also taken up an interest in ballet as a result of the Nutcracker and Swan Lake.

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Great Movie, Different Colors
cinderella II
Not bad... if your kid is into "Cinderella," this is okay to watch
princess magic
cinderella II

Cinderella II - Dreams Come True
Starring: Jennifer Hale , Tress MacNeille , Rob Paulsen , Corey Burton , and Holland Taylor
Director: John Kafka
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ASIN: B00005T7H7
Release Date: 2002-02-26

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Disney continues to "sequelize" its classic features. With smart foresight, the filmmakers choose to go with three snappy short films to comprise this 73-minute feature with the Fairy Godmother granting wishes to various characters. In the opening short, Cinderella must pursue life as queen. Several feathers are ruffled as she brings her down-home ways to the castle (bring the commoners in and open those darn curtains). In the other tales, one of Cinderella's animal pals receives a chance to see the world quite differently, and finally, Anastasia, Cinderella's formerly evil stepsister, finds love with a little help. As with the other sequels, the look of the film helps bridge the distance between the original and the sequel (here over 50 years) and it comes together seamlessly. Little ones from ages 4 to 9 should be entertained while purists may be a bit aghast. --Doug Thomas

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The magical story of Cinderella continues in an all-new movie brimming with irresistible music, lush animation and all your favorite characters from the original Disney classic. When Cinderella and her prince return to the palace from their honeymoon, the new princess suddenly finds herself cast in the role of Royal Hostess. But the traditional rules of the Royal Court don't allow her to entertain in her own warm and wonderful way. With the help of everyone's favorite Fairy Godmother and a band of mischievous mice, Cinderella and her friends find that the only true way to succeed is to be yourself. You'll find dreams really do come true in the enchanting tale of Cinderella II.

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Great Movie, Different Colors.......2007-09-14

Great dvd. I like the movie. It is my favorite. The only thing that is wrong is that there are diffrint colors. I mean look at Cinderella's
rags they are blue and look under the mice's shoses there is an oval of light brown under there.

cinderella II.......2007-09-04

I bought this movie for my granddaughter, when it finally arrived it did not work, the seller sent paperwork and packaging for me to return the movie and it would be replaced, however, now I am out the money I paid for this movie and out the movie, it was never sent back, will never do busiess with that seller again and have left a bad review and also have told many people not to go thru her

Not bad... if your kid is into "Cinderella," this is okay to watch.......2007-08-20

Surprisingly, this 2002 sequel to Disney's 1950 classic isn't a complete stinker. Certainly not a great work of art, but if your kid has been sucked into the Cinderella/princess vortex, this DVD is okay to watch. Terrible music, but the story is okay.

There are three short stories on here, strung together with a negligible through-line that involves C.'s mouse friends, Gus and Jaq. The first story finds Cinderella, a post-honeymoon princess, bored stiff with palace life and chafing at the tedious demands of royal fashion and protocol. She undoes the snobbishness of the palace and invites her old friends -- the townspeople and peasants -- to the big royal ball. Most importantly, she is true to herself (cue the music) and true to her dreams.

In another story, one of C.'s wicked stepsisters experiences character growth and finds redemption when she falls in love, and sees what it's like to have a bigger heart. Her sister and mother remain spiteful and mean, leaving room for another story or two along the same line. Lucifer, the mean old tomcat, also falls in love, but still likes to chase mice.

The main disappointment here is how dull and underdeveloped the Prince character remains: he looks hunky, but has no personality. That's problematic, because it implies romance is only about looks, and the contrast between his blandness and Cinderella's relative complexity is a bit odd.

All in all, this is passable fare -- about the level of a "good" Saturday morning cartoon. Adults won't have as much to enjoy here as in the original film, but you won't necessarily be driven crazy this cartoon, or feel your child is being poisoned with horrible imagery or overly sexist messages. The emphasis is mostly on individuality and the redemptive power of being nice to other people. Cinderella is assertive, within very girly confines, and there isn't a lot of violence. You could do worse.

I would give this a 3.5, if I could. (ReadThatAgain)

princess magic.......2007-08-05

my daughter is 3 and she LOVES this movie. She would watch it all day long if she could. she also started calling me "your majesty" and courtsing to me. Can't beat that!

cinderella II.......2007-06-28

i have only see this on tv, but do plan to buy it-having numbers 1 and 3 without #2 is really weird. i don't get why people think it's bad, but of course, nothing can top the oraginal; and e veryone is intitled to their own opinions. i personally think that at any age, disney has great movies.

True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Slater
Scott and Tarantino deliver
Perfect 5 Star Film!
True Romance
Just about as good as it gets for special dvd

True Romance - Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: Christian Slater , Patricia Arquette , Michael Rapaport , Bronson Pinchot , and Val Kilmer
Director: Tony Scott
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ASIN: B00006FDCF
Release Date: 2002-09-24

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It was directed with energetic skill by Top Gun Tony Scott, but this breathtaking 1993 thriller (think of it as an adolescent crime fantasy on steroids) has Quentin Tarantino written all over it. True Romance is really part of a loose trilogy that includes Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, with a crackling Tarantino screenplay that rides a fine line between raucous comedy and violent excess. Christian Slater plays Clarence, the comic-book lover who meets a beguiling prostitute named Alabama (Patricia Arquette), confronts her vicious pimp (Gary Oldman), and embarks on a cross-country odyssey with $5 million worth of Mafia cocaine. Mayhem ensues, culminating in a favorite Tarantino climax--the "Mexican standoff"--in which a roomful of guys are pointing guns at each other, waiting to see who shoots first. Brutal, profane, and totally outrageous, True Romance is not for everyone, but with a supporting cast that includes Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken, Brad Pitt, and Val Kilmer (as the ghost of Elvis!), you can be sure this movie will never be boring. --Jeff Shannon

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This rock'n'roll adventure story tells of two unlikely lovers who accidentally double-cross the Detroit mob by stealing valuable contraband. Christian Slater and Patricia Arquette, flee to Los Angeles where they are sought by both gangsters and cops.

Customer Reviews:

Slater.......2007-08-27

This was a good movie. The references to Elvis were cool. Slater rescues the girl and they ride of into the sunset. After alot of shooting.

Corey Cotta, Author of All Of Yesterdays Tomorrows.

Scott and Tarantino deliver.......2007-08-18

Another mix of drugs, violence and humour in this Tony Scott film which has Quentin Tarantino's fingerprints all over it.

A top quality cast, with Gary Oldman memorable as a 'black' whiteman pimp and superb lead performances from Slater and Arquette. However the film will always be remembered for the scene where Vincenzo Coccotti (Christopher Walken) interogates Clifford Worley (Dennis Hopper). This scene is fantastic film-making, and of course ultimately it is Quentin Tarantinos brilliant writing that makes it work.

Be warned this is an extremly violent movie. There is a lot of swearing as well, and whilst it isn't as good as Pulp Fiction it certainly is a classic 'popcorn' movie. It holds up to repeated viewings and there is not a dull moment to be had.

Perfect 5 Star Film!.......2007-07-27

"True Romance" is a perfect film.
Totally nailed by director Tony Scott, with an absolutely amazing cast of classic characters, wonderful script by Quentin Tarantino, and just the best feelgood, violent action movie ever.

Slater and Arquette are fantastic together as the lovesick couple on the run from the mob, and all their magic adventures along the way.

The Director's Cut (Two Disc Special Edition) includes lots of interesting extras, and is one of my favourite discs ever. I love this film!!!

True Romance.......2007-07-18

Penned by Quentin Tarantino, Scott's cheeky, hyper-violent "Romance" flippantly references movies like "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Badlands," but manages to leave its own crazed, amped-up stamp on the lovers-on-the-run genre. Slater and the foxy Arquette are perfectly matched, her Jessica Lange-ish moll playing well off his cheerily smug, gun-toting clerk. Scott's ace in the hole, apart from Tarantino's ballistic script, is his gallery of supporting actors: Oldman's dreadlocked pimp, Brad Pitt's hilariously clueless stoner, and Christopher Walken's ice-cold mobster are all a hoot to watch. "Romance" is a stylish, high-octane thriller like no other.

Just about as good as it gets for special dvd.......2007-06-27

This special DVD release pretty much has all you could ask for, trailers, commentary from main cast PA and CS, commentary from Quentin, commentary from Tony Scott, even five minutes from Brad Pitt, Val Kilmer even though they were in the movie for only five minutes!!!!! :) The only problem I can really think of aside from it not being free is that the bulk of the material is on the first disc, slop a little more on one and you have it all on one disc. I don't really understand the whole more discs is better thing.

Nadia (True Stories Collection TV Movie)

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Champion
Sexy Kung Fu Ham Part IV; Fiesta of Rabbis
Recommended
Childhood Memories
Probably my all time favorite movie as a kid!

Nadia (True Stories Collection TV Movie)
Starring: Karrie Ullman , Marcia Frederick , Cintija Asperger , Simone Blue , and Zvonimir Gavranovic
Director: Alan Cooke
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ASIN: B000MGBSMQ
Release Date: 2007-04-24

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The first gymnast to ever score a perfect 10 at the Olympics was Nadia Comaneci. From a small town in Romania, Nadia (Leslie Weiner, in her only feature film role) rose to international stardom. Under the coaching guidance of Bela Karoli, she pushed herself with the will of a champion. This movie does a wonderful job of showing how hard gymnasts must work as well as showing how much they must give up in their personal lives in order to achieve success. After winning three gold medals at the 1976 Olympics, her life spins out of control when Bela is removed as her coach. For the first time in her life she is on her own, she is the object of jealousy from her teammates, and her weight is out of control. She seeks out her former coach and asks for his help. Together they put Nadia back on the winning track. A family film with a lot to offer, Nadia shows in a credible way the highs and lows of celebrity. The gymnastics portions are terrific. A must if there's a budding gymnast or gymnastic enthusiast in your home. Made in 1984 for television. (Ages 5 to adult) --Peggy Maltby-Etra

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Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci is profiled in this heart-warming family film. Nadia began training competitively at the age of six, with the now world-famous coach, Bela Karolyi and his wife Marta. At fourteen, she became the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10 and walked away with five gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze at the 1976 Olympics. The petite gymnast from Romania was now an overnight media sensation, inspiring a whole new generation of future Nadias. But, fame came with a high price. As Nadia grew into a young woman she struggled with isolation, weight gain that threatened her career and the fear of exceeding increasingly high standards.

Nadia captures the hard work and determination of a young girl driven to success. The film stars Oscar® nominee Carrie Snodgrass (Diary of A Mad Housewife), Talia Balsam (Without A Trace), two-time Emmy® nominee Conchata Ferrell and Johann Carlo (Quiz Show).

Customer Reviews:

Champion.......2007-08-11

What a great movie for a rising star! My daughter cartwheels around the house stating that she wants to be a 'champion' just like Nadia when she grows up. There is a segment of the movie where a suicide attempt takes place in which my [..]questions, but it isn't too graphic. A great movie indeed!

Sexy Kung Fu Ham Part IV; Fiesta of Rabbis.......2007-07-23

Well done team. Once again the evil foreskin stealing Rabbi has been vanquished by the speedy service and accurate delivery of Sexy Kung Fu Ham. There were times when the world wondered whether these injustices would stop, but alls well that ends well and the world is once again safe for young men. But will the evil Rabbi and his followers reunite in the sequal to once again torment the world? Tune in next time to find out.

Recommended.......2007-07-12

This film is a must for anyone who loves gymnastic's but even if you dont still a lovely film to watch i have watched 5 times and still could see it again

Childhood Memories.......2007-06-27

I love this movie. I have been waiting forever for it to come out on DVD.

Probably my all time favorite movie as a kid!.......2007-06-03

When I was about 8 my mom recorded this off TV, and I used to watch it every day, I had all of it memorized, including the commercials. I started taking gymnsatics after seeing this, and Nadia and Teodora were my idols. They did a pretty good job of getting alot of details.

No One Would Tell (True Stories Collection TV Movie)

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No One Would Tell (True Stories Collection)
Great Movie!!
Abuse Is Not To Be Taken Lightly
A message that never gets old
a powerful made for TV drama

No One Would Tell (True Stories Collection TV Movie)
Starring: Candace Cameron Bure , Fred Savage , Gregory Alan Williams , Heather McComb , and Rodney Eastman
Director: Noel Nosseck
Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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ASIN: B000FDEVBQ
Release Date: 2006-06-20

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No One Would Tell (True Stories Collection).......2007-04-14

I never purchased this movie. I never seen this movie.

Great Movie!!.......2007-01-04

I was very impressed with this movie. Amazon recommended it to me as it was similar to some other movies I had purchased and was reading about. Way to go!!

Abuse Is Not To Be Taken Lightly.......2006-12-18

That's the message here; and this is what can happen if action is not taken. Candace Cameron and Fred Savage leave their days as child stars behind in this 1996 NBC television movie, based on a true story. Stacy Collins (Cameron) is a junior in high school who is shy and uncertain, but when she begins dating handsome senior and star of the school wrestling team, Bobby Tennison (Savage), she feels loved and protected. But behind his charming exterior, Bobby's sweet behavior (leaving her flowers in her locker, giving her gifts, etc.), is a controlling, possessive nature which Stacy tries to dismiss. But he closely monitors her every move and feels threatened if she spends time away from him. Physical violence is commonly introduced. Their friends suspect that things are not as rosy as they seem, but only Stacy's best pal Nicky (Heather McComb) tries to persuade her to end the relationship. Trapped in the feelings of isolation and blaming herself for his inexcusable actions, Stacy lives in fear. Bobby's cousin informs Nicky that he had also mistreated his previous girlfriend (who transferred to to get away from him), and after yet another public fight (during a great school dance, where the nifty 50s is the theme), Stacy, encouraged by Nicky, tells Bobby that it's over. A truly unnerving moment in the hallway after she breaks it off, when he tells her he will never give her up. Through the wired glass of the classroom door his face is like cold, evil granite, his gaze like the black coals of hell. Bobby, under the guise of wanting to stay friends, asks her to come over to his house to give him a haircut. Inevitably, another spat occurs, and, instead of taking her home, he takes her out to a nearby lake where they had their first date. Only Bobby returns to the truck, to the horror of his friend Vince (Eric Balfour), and with blood on his hands. "If I can't have her, no one's gonna," Bobby chillingly states. Stacy is missing; her frantic mother Laura (Michelle Phillips), and friends search for clues, along with the local police; Stacy's ex-boyfriend is strangely calm. Vince, riddled with guilt, makes an anonymous call to the cops, telling them to go look out by the lake. He is eventually brought in for questioning, while Nicky informs Laura of Bobby's abusive tendencies. Vince tells what he knows, and then the investigation moves to Bobby, who finally cracks under the pressure. When Stacy refused to go back to him, he had slit her throat and dumped her body in the lake. Sally Jessy Raphael makes a special appearance as the judge who hands down the life sentence to a stone cold Bobby. She then admonishes all others involved for not speaking up - this is what can happen if you don't.

Those who remember Savage as the wholesome Kevin Arnold on "The Wonder Years" will be surprised at how effective he is - romantic and attractive one minute, angry and obsessive the next. The way Bobby treats his mother, his abusive father's past, and his anger in the wrestling ring are subtle hints of things to come (as is the moment when Stacy takes a shower at Nicky's house - it's pretty obvious that she is being watched). Cameron, who has always excelled at playing kind, naive, gentle characters, does a great job, as always. Heather McComb is the best friend every girl should have, while Michelle Phillips gives just the right amount of balance as the caring but distracted mother who is too busy with work and her own lowlife boyfriend (whom Stacy despises), to realize the dangerous situation her daughter is in.

Hopefully, stories like this will raise more awareness - too many people have looked the other way.

The DVD: This version is slightly different than the one that aired on television. Two Belinda Carlisle songs have been replaced with more current music. The only extras are trailers for direct to video films.

A message that never gets old.......2006-06-22

Candace Cameron and Fred Savage shake off the goody-goody images associated with the roles that brought them teen stardom on Full House and The Wonder Years. Cameron plays Stacy Collins, a normal high school girl full of insecurities who happens to land the class hunk. Savage is Bobby Tennyson, high school wrestler and all-around popular guy. When these two get together, Stacy finally knows what it feels like to be a part of the in-crowd and is so grateful she's willing to look past Bobby's numerous faults.

Their relationship starts off normal enough with Bobby wooing Stacy with flowers and love poems, but he gets progressively more possessive and jealous. Stacy initially thinks it's cute that Bobby is so protective until it gets to the point where he becomes overbearing and irrational. Even when he starts hitting her, she defends him to her friends telling them that you stick by the people you love. "Everything's fine" becomes her mantra even though those closest to her can plainly see that it's not the case.

This relationship closely mirrors the one in which Stacy's mother is involved. Her mother is too absorbed in her own dating situation to understand and acknowledge what's going on with Stacy. Stacy assumes the maternal role, in fact, berating her mother for allowing her boyfriend to treat her badly though she's willing to overlook Bobby's abusive nature. In fact, when her mother confronts her about the abuse, Stacy says "That's your story, not mine." That Stacy's mother backs off at this point is a disgrace and this film strives to point out that in any situation no one should let abuse slide.

This film came out in the early 1990's and was one of those Sunday Night movies aimed at letting teenagers know the ills that will befall them if they're not careful. It's stuck with me all these years because the message is delivered without a scolding undertone, but instead as a reminder of what can go horribly wrong if you let things spiral out of hand. Sally Jessy Raphael has a guest role as the judge in Bobby's trial and she reminds those present who witnessed Stacy's abuse that we have a responsibility to the people who we care about. It's a foolish and dangerous practice to simply shake off abuse with the adage "Love Hurts." It shouldn't.

a powerful made for TV drama.......2006-06-12

I've only seen this movie once on TV back when it first aired like 10 years ago. It was an intriguing drama that drew me in until the credits. It is very well done and the acting is top notch. It was refreshing to see Fred Savage and Candice Cameron in dramatic roles. After watching it I wanted to see it again. When I found out it was coming out on DVD I was really excited. If you haven't seen it I recommend you do if you like dramas. Don't let the made for TV fact scare you. It could have easily been in the theatre in the 80's even though it is not an 80's movies. I'm just saying it is top notch quality. If you can get your hands on a copy of this you won't be disappointed.

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ok movie
4.5; one of Cameron's more funner movies
3 FOR 3 BY THE SCHWARZENEGGER/CAMERON DUO!
Fantastic movie, crappy DVD
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True Lies
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Jamie Lee Curtis , Tom Arnold , Bill Paxton , and Charlton Heston
Director: James Cameron
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ASIN: 6305364648
Release Date: 1999-05-25

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From The Terminator to Titanic, you can always rely on writer-director James Cameron to show you something you've never seen on the big screen before. The guy may not consistently pen the most scintillating dialogue in the world (and, especially in this movie, he doesn't seem to have a particularly high regard for women), but as a director of kinetic, push-the-envelope action sequences, he is in a class by himself. In True Lies, the highlight is a breathtaking third-act jet and car chase through the Florida Keys. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a covert intelligence agent whose wife of 15 years (Jamie Lee Curtis) finally finds out that he's not really a computer salesman and who becomes mixed up in a case involving nuclear arms smuggling. Tom Arnold is surprisingly funny and engaging as Schwarzenegger's longtime spy partner, and Bill Paxton is a smarmy used-car salesman (is that redundant?) whom Arnold thinks is having an affair with his wife. Purely in terms of spectacular action and high-tech hardware, True Lies is a blast. --Jim Emerson

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Arnold Schwarzenegger is special agent Harry Tasker, a top spy in the ultra-secret Omega Sector who also dances a mean tango- although to his neglected wife, Helen, (Jamie Lee Curtis) he's just a dull computer salesman. But while Harry's been busy fighting terrorists, Helen's been gathering secrets of her own. And when their two secret lives unexpectedly collide, Harry and Helen find themselves in the clutches of international terrorists, fighting to save not only their marriage but their lives as well. Packed with non-stop action, spectacular special effects and unprecedented stunts, this "domestic epic" from director James Cameron (Titanic, Terminator 2: Judgment Day) is a rollicking `90's twist on the super spy genre.

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ok movie.......2007-08-07

This was an ok movie. It holds your attention. Gives you the highs and lows. Makes you care for the characters and the situations they are in. The most redeming part of the whole film was where they were trying to trick arnie's wife (Jamie Lee Curtis) by think that she was a spy and had her give her own husband a strip tease. The best! For all the right reasons. but it did lack some pizazz, and some middle of the road special effects. So overall it was something that would hold your attention and not be disappointed.

4.5; one of Cameron's more funner movies.......2007-07-29

All of James Cameron's films have a sense of seriousness to them, even with a little humor now and then. From the wonder of the Abyss to the technology-run-rampant theme of the Terminator films, it's interesting watching True Lies and you keep wondering whether this is the same guy. But rather than a less-than-stellar flirting with an action und comedy (gotta love Simpsons references), True Lies is actually a really fun film to watch and although it may not have the cultural staying power of Terminator 2 or Titanic, it's still quite a good ride.

Harry Tasker is a boring IT salesman; well that's what he wants people to think as he really is a government spy helping to bring down terrorists and their organizations. But like a lot of spies, he doesn't bring his work home, leaving his wife Helen and daughter Dana unaware of his "real" job. But when a terrorist group planning to bring a nuclear weapon onto US soil, Helen inadvertenly gets involved and Harry has to come clean to his family...oh and save the country too.

Cameron is one of the few directors who knows how to shoot action sequences and have them be exciting and make sense, unlike someone like say, Michael Bay, who uses quick editing to mask his ineptitudes as a directors. Some scenes with highlights involving a rescue mission on a bridge, a chase scene with a horse and another scene involving a Harrier jet are fun but we also care for the characters involved in the scenes and they're not just action figures doing crazy stuff.

It's funny to say this is probably one of Arnold's better performances who manages to use his action hero persona as well as comedic workings yet both work together unlike say Junior where it was just...bad. Then of course we have Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Arnold who manage to be funny without that sort of annoying "comic relief" character. The one weak link, and really it's not an acting thing, is Bill Paxton. Playing a swarmy car salesmen who lies to bed women, he plays it as he should be but it's probably the most unnecessary role. It strengthens Harry's devotion for Helen and he also realizes how safe her life has been but Paxton's character doesn't really do anything better writing could've done without him.

Either he's busy getting Avatar off the ground or he just doesn't want to but it's sad this film doesn't have a special edition. Granted it's not as popular as Terminator 2 or massively well-known as Titanic but you'd think we'd have had something by now. As of now, this is incredibly bare bones and it would've been great to have some insight look and even a commentary but who knows when that'll be.

Interestingly, 2 of my favorite directors (one being Cameron, the other being David Fincher) lead similar careers. For every great movie they make, they have one that somehow slipped through the cracks. In that sense, True Lies is like Fincher's the Game: they're both good movies that for some reason people just kind of forgot about except for diehard fans. I wouldn't call myself a "diehard" fan but True Lies is just a fun movie in the end so that's good enough.

3 FOR 3 BY THE SCHWARZENEGGER/CAMERON DUO!.......2007-07-16

James Cameron is one of the greatest filmmakers in the business. He combines great and spectacular action sequences with interesting and often funny characters. And when he pairs up with legendary action-star Arnold Schwarzenegger, the consequences are fantastic! After the stellar "Terminator" films, they teamed up once again for "True Lies," a stellar action film with awesome action sequences and great storytelling! The cast and crew do a fantastic job of bringing Cameron's story of terrorists and spies to the screen! Fans of Cameron and Schwarzenegger will not want to miss adding "True Lies" to their movie collections!
Movie/DVD Grade: A

Fantastic movie, crappy DVD.......2007-06-18

"True Lies" is one of my favorite action films, being at the same time one of the prototypical mid 1990's action films and a parody of the same genre. It strikes a perfect balance between humor and action throughout the course of the film. It's a must see if you like Arnold.

However, the DVD release presented here is brutal. Do not let the THX certification on the front of the DVD case fool you. The film is presented in 2.35:1 aspect ration, but is not anamorphic widescreen, a format optimized for widescreen televisions. It is presented in letterbox format instead, which means that the picture is much, much worse than its anamorphic equivalent because the black bars at the top and bottom are actually encoded into the video stream. This process leaves less room in the video encoding for the actual image, reducing its quality. Anamorphic widescreen leaves the black bars out of the video encoding, preserving more of the video stream for the actual image and allowing the DVD player and TV to add the black bars if necessary. Since a widescreen TV does not have need for these bars, they can be left off entirely, leaving only the high quality image.

Anamorphic widescreen has been a standard feature of DVDs for years now, so it's easy to forget that not all DVDs have it. Old DVDs are especially suspect on this front. If you have a nice television, the lack of anamorphic widescreen will be very noticeable and distracting throughout the film. Maybe it will be out on Blu-ray soon...

Favorites.......2007-05-13

In this movie Arnold Schwarenegger is perfectly paired with Jaime Lee Curtis, and is a pleasure rewatch if one likes the genre.

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Great Actor, Great Movie
I love Stewart and this movie
Great Movie - Definitly a great buy and a steal @ the price.
It doesn't get better than this!
Must See

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Starring: James Stewart , Maureen O'Hara , Fabian , John Saxon , and Marie Wilson
Director: Henry Koster
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ASIN: B0009X75WE
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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James Stewart reunites with his Harvey director, Henry Koster, in this 1962 comedy, which is charming enough even though it doesn't seem quite up to the level of talent involved. (The screenwriter is the legendary Nunnally Johnson--writer and director of The Three Faces of Eve, among many other titles--and the music is by Henry Mancini.) But it is pleasant, summery entertainment with Stewart and his screen wife, Maureen O'Hara, taking their urban family to a crumbling, seaside house for a vacation. The film was calculated to pull in older fans with Stewart as well as draw in a younger crowd that would enjoy the fairly extensive beach scenes with pop-star Fabian. Stewart is deft with the easy jokes about bad plumbing and such, and golden in several nice moments where he gets to play an attentive dad to his kids. --Tom Keogh

Description

When James Stewart decides to take his family on vacation in California, he needs another vacation to recover. Co-stars Fabian.

Customer Reviews:

Great Actor, Great Movie.......2007-08-12

Ok, I am a little young to remember Fabian or Jimmy Stewart as anyone other than that guy from that Christmas movie. But, I got this movie on the advice of my dad, who watched it as a kid. I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. It is a timeless tale of family and the good times that can result when one takes vacations within the parents. It also is a tale of a father's effort to understand their children, and the difficulties that can involve. So the movie is good couple of hours. Even though it's an oldie, it is not too far out of reach from the modern age to make it inaccessible. I got to say that after watching this movie, I did get the urge to see more of Jimmy in other roles. Anyway, it's a good flick.

I love Stewart and this movie.......2007-08-09

This movie is a classic gem.

It's about a vacation lead by a father (Stewart) who is very much against taking the whole family which includes two adult daughters and their families, a young self-conscious daughter with braces, and a son who's a TV junkie. The mother (O'Hara) convinces him to go.

At first, Stewart is very disconnected from all the family members (except his wife) but as the movie goes on he gets closer to each child. The things he goes through to get to that point are great humor.

My favorite part of the movie is when the Turners show up to stay for a few days. This couple is into nothing since neither person wants to do anything the other doesn't want to do. It looks like they're going to be a couple of duds but they both end up being some of the comedic highlights of the movie.

If you like Stewart and O'Hara I'm sure you'll like this movies.

Great Movie - Definitly a great buy and a steal @ the price........2007-07-03

I love this movie. If you enjoy classic movies and like comedies you'll love this movie. The whole family will find something to enjoy and the movie bears well with repeat viewings. It's a nice slice of a time that's long gone and the issues are the same no matter the decade when you get a family on vacation together.

You'll love the cast and the script moves briskly.

Happy viewing!

It doesn't get better than this!.......2007-06-16

I love, love, love this movie! So funny and so real as far as family relationships go. Even though the lingo and clothing are out-dated, it doesn't matter. Time does not change how we interact with our spouses, bosses, and especially children/parents. Everyone can relate to this film. Great fun and highly recommended to all!

Must See.......2007-06-01

A wonderful Hollywood classic. Light and funny with some down to earth situations every family faces. They just don't make them like this any more.

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Five star reviewers, I hate to say....got this one wrong.
I WISH!
ALYSSA AND MARTIN ARE EXCELLENT!
My oh my Milano
embracing alyssa

Embrace of the Vampire
Starring: Martin Kemp , Rebecca Ferratti , Glori Gold , Seana Ryan , and Sabrina Allen
Director: Anne Goursaud
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ASIN: 0780627806
Release Date: 1999-11-02

Description

A sensuous but innocent college freshman is seduced by a most obsessive lover.

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Five star reviewers, I hate to say....got this one wrong........2007-07-30

It was very unfortunate that this movie did not work out as I love vampire love stories.

Unlike other reviewers, I, a female, still think Alyssa Milano is more than just eye candy...in some of her movies; however, she must have been cutting her teeth with this film (pardon the pun). Her acting is mechanical and, yes, those fake [...] and very toned body does not suggest purity or innocence. I'm sorry, I know it is just a movie, but we like movies when they are convincing; that way the audience can connect with the characters to make the experience more real.

This film is just a cut above cheesy. It has the caliber of a Lifetime movie: Worth watching if you like late night made-for-tv movies....or if you like to watch good-looking people getting naked.

I WISH!.......2007-05-10

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!I WISH I HAD HIM!VAMPIRE MEN REALLY KNOW HOW TO TREAT THE WOMEN THEY LOVE.THAT'S HOW TRUE LOVE'S SUPPOSE TO BE-NOT LIKE IT IS IN THIS EXISTENCE!MARTIN KEMP PLAYED AN EXCELLENT VAMPIRE!THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE!

ALYSSA AND MARTIN ARE EXCELLENT!.......2007-04-02

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL VAMPIRE LOVE STORY.TOO BAD THERE'S NOT THAT KIND OF LOVE IN REAL LIFE.THERE'D BE NO DIVORCES, AND ALOT OF TRULY HAPPY COUPLES!I'D TAKE HIM IN A HEARTBEAT!THIS IS AN EXCELLENT MOVIE!VAMPIRE,VAMPIRE-WHERE ART THOU VAMPIRE?!

My oh my Milano.......2007-03-02

So that there be no confusion, I would like to submit two reviews for this movie - one for the Alyssa Milano fans, the other for all others.

To the true fans of Alyssa Milano - WOW, yibiba yibida yabada, houley-douley, spin my nipples and call me Susan. Alyssa is HOT HOT HOT in this one. You'll see more of her in this film than in any other (so far as I know). You'll also see her do a suggestive lesbian scenario and also a highly sensual scene with three others, inclunding one female, alomst totally nude! As for the film plot, acting, script, musical score... who cares. 5 stars all for Alyssa.

To all others - this film has nothing realy going for it unless you want to see lots of nudity (particulary of Alyssa). The acting - there are single-celled organisms floating over the abyssal plains of the deep Atlantic with better acting capabilties; An orang-utan could written a better script; and the film is as scary as watching a fluffy bunny rabbit frolic about in pleasant green fields. 1 star for this movie (that includes me ignoring my complete obsession with Alyssa).

Hope this helps.

embracing alyssa.......2007-01-04

bought it to check her out, and she did show most of the goodies but other than that the show bombed not worth watching other than the occasional moment that martin kemp could have made her scream i'am a bad girl...

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Never Try To Fool Children. They Expect Nothing And Therefore See Everything.
Lovely family movie
Fairy Tale - A True Story
Delusion and delight
Beautiful story with appeal for all ages

Fairy Tale - A True Story
Starring: Harvey Keitel , Jason Salkey , Peter O'Toole , Lara Morgan , and Adam Franks
Director: Charles Sturridge
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ASIN: B0000AUHQR
Release Date: 2003-11-11

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When her father is declared missing in action during World War I, Elsie Wrigth (Florence Hoath) goes to live in England with her cousin Frances Griffiths (Elizabeth Earl) for whom the topic of fairies is forbidden. Immediately, the girls discover the winged creatures in the garden and photograph them for Frances's startled parents. This leads to another kind of adventure for the girls. They become the toasts of London as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Peter O'Toole) and Harry Houdini (Harvey Keitel), who have seen the photographs, escort them around town. Mildly villainous reporters chase the girls and curious spectators invade their garden after the pictures are printed publicly.

Although fairies are the visible subjects, the enchanting video is really about faith. Frances's parents (Phoebe Nicholls and Paul McGann) recently lost their son, Joseph, who had originally discovered the fairies and would like to think he may be an angel. Sir Arthur also lost his son and is courted by clairvoyants who claim they can talk to the boy. Elsie waits patiently for her father to come home, although it appears hopeless that he will. Harry Houdini is an illusionist but acts against the fraudulent claims of greedy mediums and the like. They are all touched by a need to truly believe in what remains hidden. The story is very loosely based on an early 20th-century controversy involving the real Frances and Elsie who faked pictures of fairies similar to the ones in the video. The real girls never confessed, but the video suggests the manner in which the real life photos may have been produced. --Margaret Griffis

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Never Try To Fool Children. They Expect Nothing And Therefore See Everything........2007-08-22

Frances and her family are struggling to deal with the death of her brother Joseph. Joseph was the original believer of the fairies; he spoke of them drew them and passed on his love to his sister. Shortly before his death his parents felt it was time for him to grow up and forbad him to talk of the fairies. Frances still walks down to their creek in the hopes to see the fairies that seemed to have left with her brother.

When Elsie's father goes missing in France during WWI, she leaves Africa to join her cousin Frances, and her aunt Polly and uncle Arthur, in England. Elsie is the breath of fresh air this family desperately needs. Elsie shares Frances' love of fairies and refuses to believe that they left when Joseph passed away. It isn't long before both the girls discover their winged friends.

While Polly and Arthur both try to dissuade the girls from their beliefs in fairies, Polly at the same time is searching for proof of Angels. She is seeking some comfort and peace with her son's death. That's when Elsie suggests that she and Frances photograph the fairies to help her aunt believe.

When their photographs reach the public, these two little girls embark on a magnificent journey of discovery, skepticism and faith; making believers out of the biggest doubters. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini play intricate roles in the girls' lives.

I watched this movie with my 4 year old son and husband; I was concerned it was going to be a little too old for my son, and a little too young for my husband. We all loved it. The acting, by everyone, is superb and the two little girls are enchanting. This movie was beyond magical, beyond beautiful, beyond heartwarming. It is a powerful tale of faith, joy, innocence and fantasy. More importantly it shows us how believing in something, no matter how fanciful, can help to mend and bring peace to wounded hearts.

So the next time you walk in your yard or work in your gardens, be on the lookout for your fairies... You might even want to leave them a little cake.

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Lovely family movie.......2007-08-04

My girls (ages 5 and 9) loved this movie. It was a visual treat. I would have loved to see more of the fairies. They were beautiful. They made me believe.

Fairy Tale - A True Story.......2007-06-20

The imagination of children is wonderful. That's why I refuse to fully grow up. Wouldn't it be wonderfully if there really were fairies?

Delusion and delight.......2007-06-18

One of the negative reviews complained that the movie fails to reveal that the photographs were a hoax and suggests that it portrayed the fairies as real.

I never got that impression, but rather that their depiction was used as a cinematic device of seeing the world as the two young girls saw it.

For me, the real delight of the movie is the contrast between Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. Houdini, who exposed charlatans and spiritualists, recognized that the two young girls got swept up into a sensationalistic story over an innocent prank, while Doyle, grieving over the loss of his son in WWI, lost the objectivity of his rigorously logical alter ego, Sherlock Holmes.

It was the grief and suffering caused by a horrible war that sparked the hysteria over the photographs, with people reaching out for something pure, innocent and beautiful. Houdini, as well as the filmmakers, recognized that, and artfully refrained from bulldozing over innocence with the sharp edges of fact.

One of the daughters of the late conductor Bruno Walter, said in an interview that their father never allowed them backstage at an opera until they were grown. He explained later that he didn't want to destroy the magic for them.

Houdini would have understood.

Beautiful story with appeal for all ages.......2007-05-14

An ultimate childhood fantasy work with appeal for all ages. It's a very carefully crafted story with wonderful interweaving of fantasy and reality.

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