What the Bleep!? - Down the Rabbit Hole (QUANTUM Three-Disc Special Edition)

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The unlikeliest cult hit of 2004 was What the (Bleep) Do We Know?, a lecture on mysticism and science mixed into a sort-of narrative. Marlee Matlin stars in the dramatic thread, about a sourpuss photographer who begins to question her perceptions. Interviews with quantum physics experts and New Age authors are cut into this story, offering a vaguely convincing (and certainly mind-provoking) theory about... well, actually, it sounds a lot like the Power of Positive Thinking, when you get down to it. Talking heads (not identified until film's end) include JZ Knight, who appears in the movie channeling Ramtha, the ancient sage she claims communicates through her (other speakers are also associated with Knight's organization). What she says actually makes pretty good common sense--Ramtha's wiggier notions are not included--and would be easy to accept were it not being credited to a 35,000-year-old mystic from Atlantis. --Robert Horton

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Proving once and for all that life can be an amazing journey—and a real trip—this all-new Quantum Edition release of What The Bleep!? Down the Rabbit Hole utilizes cutting-edge DVD technology to create a unique version of the film with every viewing! The possibilities are endless...and so is the fun! Academy Award® winner Marlee Matlin is Amanda, a photographer suddenly transported into a metaphysical world of quantum mechanics, odd science and mind-bending phenomena. Guided by the world's top physicists, engineers, biologists and mystics, she tumbles down the rabbit hole and gets a first-hand look at the fascinating links between science and spirituality in our everyday lives.

Customer Reviews:

Great and lame.......2007-09-11

This documentary is enlightening at one level and disturbing at another. To be specific, I loved the light they shed on the difference between Newtonian physics and quantum mechanics. Furthermore, the idea that our bodies emit energy when we simply think and that we can influence our health among other things was fascinating. I take it as a challenge and a personal quest that started when I read the book The Biology of Belief. This quest is driven by the fact that my child has autism and that I want to foster a healthy subconscious in him to give him the power to choose his destiny someday. It also gives me perspective for some of the energy based treatments I am seeking such as CranioSacral therapy and why they improve behavior.

The part of the movie I hated was the spiritual propaganda in support of the Ramtha school. Nights/Ramtha contradicted her/himself. On the one hand by claiming that we are all divine, and on the other by stating that little carbon units could not sin against Almighty God. I don't think that is necessary or desirable that I stop believing in the creator of the universe to benefit from learning about energy and quantum mechanics. If anything, the possibility that our minds are so powerful just makes me feel more amazed at God's creation. It makes me feel that his creation is so perfect beyond our understanding.

The movie put down the idea of believing in a creator. It was especially offensive against the Christian God mocking the truth that your sins can be forgiven. And can anyone tell me if having the [...] girl flirt with the priest behind the scene where the obese man engages in eating is a subliminal message?

I would recommend this film to people that have a strong spiritual foundation; however if you are in an exploratory phase, please consider that the path of this movie is not the path of truth.

In the movie they talked about Emoto's water experiments focusing on how thought and intention can influence water crystals. This is a profound idea that gave me a new appreciation for Holy water and for the Eucharistic bread and wine.

I'll tell you what the bleep we know........2007-09-09

We know better than to fall for thinly veiled astrology, that's what the bleep we know. When I hear that a film is about quantum mechanics, then find out later that it stars Ramtha the magic faith healer (who by the way failed to heal her late husband's HIV infection), I get very disappointed. It gets one star only because no stars is not an option.

what the bleep down the rabbit hole.......2007-09-03

The blurb that I read before buying this indicated that it was about Quantum physics and mechanics, but it ended up being about personal interpretations of spirituality. I was very disappointed in this DVD.

Fantastic and interesting.......2007-09-03

This is a magic film about life. I have already seen it twice, and shown it to friends. You can't go on living "the old way" after this.

Spiritual Thirst Somewhat Satiated.......2007-09-01

When I first saw "What the Bleep Do We Know!?," the predecessor to this much longer three-disc version, in December of 2004, I hadn't been exposed to much Spiritual Cinema. Most of my spiritual journey had been through reading books and life experiences. They were also a great way to learn, but it took much longer!! "What the Bleep Do We Know!?" paved the way for me to enjoy other films in the Spiritual Cinema Genre like "Indigo" (2005),"The Secret" (Original Edition 2006), etc. However, I was still craving more of both scientific (specifically quantum mechanics) and spiritual (specifically formerly esoteric) information. So, I was elated when "What the Bleep!?-Down the Rabbit Hole" came out. It has nearly six hours of additional interviews and a cool "cutting-edge quantum viewing mode" where you can actually influence what you see next without touching the remote:) It really is all in your mind!!! These are a couple of the features that set it apart from the first movie. It's been something substantial, ironically in an immaterial way, to keep my spritual thirst somewhat satiated for quite a bit(e)now...lol...

^V^
G.L. Giles, Author of V3: The Vampire Vignettes ReVamped

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Great and lame
I'll tell you what the bleep we know.
what the bleep down the rabbit hole
Fantastic and interesting
Spiritual Thirst Somewhat Satiated

What the Bleep Do We Know!?
Starring: Marlee Matlin , Elaine Hendrix , John Ross Bowie , Robert Bailey Jr. , and Barry Newman
Director: William Arntz , Betsy Chasse , and Mark Vicente
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ASIN: B0006UEVQ8
Release Date: 2005-03-15

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Description

WHAT THE BLEEP DO WE KNOW?! is a new type of film. It is part documentary, part story, and part elaborate and inspiring visual effects and animations. The protagonist, Amanda, played by Marlee Matlin, finds herself in a fantastic Alice in Wonderland experience when her daily, uninspired life literally begins to unravel, revealing the uncertain world of the quantum field hidden behind what we consider to be our normal, waking reality. She is literally plunged into a swirl of chaotic occurrences, while the characters she encounters on this odyssey reveal the deeper, hidden knowledge she doesn?t even realize she has asked for. Like every hero, Amanda is thrown into crisis, questioning the fundamental premises of her life ? that the reality she has believed in about how men are, how relationships with others should be, and how her emotions are affecting her work isn?t reality at all!

Customer Reviews:

Great and lame.......2007-09-11

I'll tell you what the bleep we know........2007-09-09

what the bleep down the rabbit hole.......2007-09-03

Fantastic and interesting.......2007-09-03

This is a magic film about life. I have already seen it twice, and shown it to friends. You can't go on living "the old way" after this.

Spiritual Thirst Somewhat Satiated.......2007-09-01

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I Still Reember the Real Broadcasts in Nam
Good Morning Vietnam
Classic
Good Morning, Vietnam
Best funny war movie

Good Morning, Vietnam (Special Edition)
Starring: Robin Williams , Forest Whitaker , Tung Thanh Tran , Chintara Sukapatana , and Bruno Kirby
Director: Barry Levinson
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ASIN: B000B8QG22
Release Date: 2006-01-10

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Barry Levinson (Wag the Dog) directed this comedy-drama about an Armed Forces Radio disc jockey (Robin Williams) whose manic, hilarious delivery from a studio in 1965 Saigon gives U.S. troops in the field a morale boost (while upsetting military brass). Based on the real-life experiences of deejay Adrian Cronauer, the film is actually more concept than story: put Williams in front of a microphone and let him go nuts. Still, the surrounding stuff about the influence upon Cronauer of the endless deaths among his listeners--as Cronauer tries to stay funny while feeling the mounting losses--is affecting. Williams got a much-deserved Oscar nomination for his work. --Tom Keogh

Description

When the U.S. Army engages irreverent, nonconformist radio deejay Adrian Cronauer, it unleashes a secret, if unpredictable, weapon: laughter. Academy Award(R) winner Robin Williams (Best Supporting Actor, GOOD WILL HUNTING, 1997) shakes up 1965 Saigon in the role that garnered him his very first Oscar(R) nomination. Imported by the military to host an early a.m. radio show, Cronauer (Williams) blasts the formerly serene, sanitized airwaves with a constant barrage of rapid-fire humor and the hottest hits from back home. The G.I.s love him, but the top brass is up in arms. Riddled with sidesplitting comic salvos, bittersweet bombshells, and hot '60s rock 'n' roll, this landmark film chronicles one man's raucous Saigon adventures amidst a world gone mad. Featuring all-new bonus material that includes hilarious outtakes from Robin Williams' "raw" monologues, this Special Edition of GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM, scores a direct hit every time you watch.

Customer Reviews:

I Still Reember the Real Broadcasts in Nam.......2007-06-04

This movie brought back some memories of listening to radio in Vietnam during my tour of duty. How could any of us forget the loud "Goooooooooooooooood Mooooooorning VIETNAM! That was a signature greeting and brought many a smiles and a few laughs when they were much in need. I do not know how much of this film is based on truth or real events but in any case, it is great to see this man's work honored.

Robin Williams continues to be a comic giant! His talents are totally on display and he makes this movie worth watching!

Good Morning Vietnam.......2007-05-12

Too many funny parts to mention- with a very serious storyline as well. "Leutenant Steve, Leutenant Steve....Why it's my good pal Frenchy"

Classic.......2007-04-04

This is a Robin Williams classic. Realistic scencery and excellent story line. A must for all collections.

Good Morning, Vietnam.......2007-02-08

I found this movie to be one of Robin Williams best movies.

Best funny war movie.......2006-12-07

This is about a disk jockey, The big guys hate him but the soldiers love his and his humor! This is a must have movie!!!!!

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Racism Ruins Everything
How Low
Funny, Great Movie
So High That I Can Kiss The Sky...
How High... hells yeah

How High
Starring: Method Man , Redman , Obba Babatundé , Mike Epps , and Anna Maria Horsford
Director: Jesse Dylan
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ASIN: B000063RQO
Release Date: 2002-05-21

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Grab your favorite munchies, kids. Red and Meth, that dope-addled dynamic duo, are going to Harvard! And while it's not an episode of Masterpiece Theatre, How High is destined to become a guilty pleasure of the cannabis crowd. The plot's a familiar one--take the basic selling points of any Cheech & Chong movie (a pair of shambolic protagonists who smoke lots of weed while slinging slang and driving funky, '70s-style cars), graft them onto a generic "raising hell on campus" teen movie scenario, and shake vigorously. The result is a prosaic effort that does contain some all-too-brief moments of genuine humor. Red and Meth, a.k.a. Redman and Method Man, may look like the world's oldest freshmen, but both offer genial performances, especially Method Man, who imbues the character of Silas with a dog-eared gentleness that raises him above the film's leaden script and plasticine directing. --Rebecca Levine

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Racism Ruins Everything.......2007-08-22

I saw this film for the first time last night. Two of my friends insisted it was very funny and I needed to see it, so I did. The beginning of the movie showed promise, and I expected it to be something in the vein of Half-Baked. It wasn't. Except for a couple laughable moments, How High is nothing but an incredibly racist piece of trash. I am white and found the movie endlessly offensive. I'm disappointed that my friends (also white) enjoyed it at all.

There is no question that many films have been made that disparage black people and I in no way approve of that, but two wrongs do not make a right. Every white character in this movie was either a racist jerk or a complete moron. I'm so tired of seeing these films that treat all Caucasions like wimpy, thoughtless idiots, sending a message of black superiority. Everybody just needs to stop this kind of nonsense. It's fine to have a racist character in order to make a point, but this story had absolutely no heart and was utterly dispicable!

I remember hip-hop culture becoming trendy when I was in my early teens. Everyone started wearing the baggy clothes and talking like an ignorant gangsta. I even did it for a while, but soon got over it. The people who act this way need to grow up. Life is too short and important to waste being fake. So many black folks seem to detest other black folks who speak clearly, are educated, and successful. They say that these people have compromised their own culture and are "acting white." What?! You cannot act like a different race! I have all the respect in the world for anyone who wants to make something of themselves and doesn't resign themselves to drugs and violence. Also, know that blacks who are proper and respectable HATE blacks who embrace the stereotype of lazy pot-smoking loserdom.

You may think I am taking this movie too seriously since it was intended as a comedy, but I don't think so. My purpose in writing this review is to say that racism of any kind is not funny. I hope Method Man and Redman realize that before making another picture.

How Low.......2007-04-06

Dont get it confused. I love Redman and Method Man. I think Blackout was the best rap collaboration album ever made but this movie sucks monkey balls! Their Beavis and Butthead style of humor is not funny its just sad. The only scenes that are funny involve the guy pimpslapping people with baby powder on his palms. The rest of the movie is minstrel theater at its unforgiving worst. The lowest point in the film is where they dig up a dead guy, grind up his body in a blender and have somebody drink it for them because they actually thought that drinking his remains would make them smart(Who wrote this script? The Gayans Brothers?). If you like corny humor ala Half Baked this ones for you. If not then use this one as a projectile for rabid pitbulls. Red and Meth should stick to what they do best(MCing) because this chittlin circuit masterpiece and that lame s***com is not going to fly with their fans!

Funny, Great Movie.......2007-02-14

What a movie, this is the best type of comedy, over the top, pushing the envelope type comedy. You gotta love Meth and Red in this one, they flip Harvard upside down. One Work, Brilliant

So High That I Can Kiss The Sky..........2007-02-12

One of the better Stoner Comedies of this generation. Of course it doesn't top Half-Baked (What will?) it certainly vies for second place. Cheech and Chong will always be the godfathers of dope comedy, but every generation needs treasures to call their own. If you don't already know what this movie is about; Two stoners, Jamal and Silas, meet before taking the THC's (Test for Higher Credentials) and smoke the ashes of Silas' former buddy which brings him back from the dead so he can help them get high scores. With perfect scores they can choose any college to transfer to and for some reason they choose Harvard. But no matter where Red and Meth are, you know they are going to be themselves. As soon as they step foot on campus the dean is on their case, as well as a volunteer safety officer and their nerdy roomate. But they manage to skake things up, and even find some cuties to share a spliff with. Overall a great movie worth viewing again and again. All of the cast is outstanding and well casted.

How High... hells yeah.......2006-09-09

This college professor lives right around the corner from me. One day we were talking about movies and I told him about one of my favorite guilty pleasures, How High.
I told him it was about this guy who sprinkles his dead friend's ashes into a growing marijuana plant, and when he smokes the plant he can see and speak with ghosts that help him cheat on the SAT and get into Harvard. Then I told him Spalding Grey was in it. My professor friend was like, "wait, what's this movie called again?" I guess there's a little something here for everybody who enjoys the absurd.
Spalding Gray really did have one of the funniest cameos I've ever seen. Another thing I liked about this comedy was the way our heroes Jamal and Silas help those around them. When they first meet their roommates I was all, "no way these guys are going to get along," but then they pull it off. Actually, Jamal and Silas save all of their friends. Instead of trying to be what they think they're supposed to be, their friends become who they really want to be.
So why laugh with How High? It's all of the seemingly random, silly little details they put in there. Those really get me every time. The pork chops-a-chunky commercial. The dialogue between the pimp and the assistant pimp. Redman thinking that maybe he's a ghost and trying to walk through pedestrians. Everything that I Need Money does in the background. Everything Justin Urich says is actually pretty funny. Actually it's all pretty funny. Watch the deleted scenes on the DVD. I remember there being some dream sequence that takes place inside I Need Money's gold tooth, and that was really funny.
If you like a little of the absurd in your comedy, then you may enjoy this flick.
Just keep in mind that the story is about succeeding on your own terms, getting what you want and having some laughs along the way. The story isn't so much about a realistic portrayal of how different socioeconomic and ethnic groups relate on a college campus. Fair warning.

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A Fun Experience
Good
thanks!
Cheetah-licious!
the cheetah girls

The Cheetah Girls
Starring: Raven (VII) , Adrienne Bailon , Kiely Williams , Sabrina Bryan , and Lynn Whitfield
Director: Oz Scott
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ASIN: B0001Z3HIG
Release Date: 2004-06-29

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Teen sensation Raven (That's So Raven) stars as Galleria Garibaldi in the Disney Channel's brightly hued adaptation of the popular book series. Produced by Whitney Houston, Josie and the Pussycats meets Destiny's Child in the form of the Cheetah Girls. Granted, they're a quartet--including Chanel (Adrienne Bailon), Aqua (Kiely Williams), and Dorinda (Sabrina Bryan)--but, like Josie's trio, they hope to make it big and, like Beyoncé, they favor exclamations like "Cheetah-licious!" After the foursome gets off to a slow start, everything starts to change when they meet producer Jackal Johnson. That's the good news. The bad is that the attention goes straight to Galleria's head (and she was never exactly lacking in self-esteem). By the end, she learns there's more to life than fame and fortune. Aimed at the tween audience, girls are likely to fall for these tuneful teens, while their parents may find all the giggling and squealing a bit much. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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A Fun Experience.......2007-04-05

This is a very good movie it has songs that give you messges you should listen to and understand. Here is the basic storyline

The Cheetah Girls are four teens. Dorinda Thomas, Chanel Simmons, Aquanette Walker and Galleria Garibaldi. And they are out to achive thier dream to be a famous Pop sensaition. But when things start to go wrong the Cheetahs split up. Will the Cheetahs ever get back together.

It is an exciting and sad movie great entertainment for the Whole Fanmily

Good.......2007-02-22

I was impressed by this movie until i saw i saw the second one which was directed by Kenny Otatager which made a difference the music is better and so is the dancing but this is a highly recomended film

thanks!.......2007-01-22

Wasn't recieved in time though not sure why but great condition and great enjoyment when recieved.

Cheetah-licious!.......2007-01-21

Pros: Wholesome entertainment for the whole family especially tweens and teens, good morals
Cons: None

This movie is pure fun for the whole family. Raven (That's So Raven) stars as Galleria, who has an interest in fashion and wants to be a singing star. She and her friends, Dorinda, Aqua and Chanel form The Cheetah Girls and soon decide to compete in their school's talent show.

Just when things seem to click, they meet a sleazy record producer who decides to take advantage of their desire to be stars and has them wear animal masks and all. At first, they're all dazzled by his smooth talk. Soon Galleria sees through his scheme but can't convince her friends who are tired of her controlling ways. The Cheetahs go their separate ways.

A near tragedy brings the girls back together. And all is well.

Originally aired on the Disney Channel in 2003, the DVD release has an alternate ending to the one aired on TV.

the cheetah girls.......2007-01-10

I purchased this dvd as a christmas gift for a young girl.

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pretty good
The ending was a let down
Desperation
Skip this made for TV version and just read the book.
RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!

Stephen King's Desperation
Starring: Tom Skerritt , Steven Weber , Annabeth Gish , Charles Durning , and Matt Frewer
Director: Mick Garris
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ASIN: B000G1R39E
Release Date: 2006-08-29

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Director Mick Garris (Sleepwalkers), also recruited by Stephen King to remake The Shining, knows how to capture King's horror aesthetic on film. Desperation, based on a more recent King novel, is a pastiche of earlier King novelties, such as the psycho in uniform, this time Sheriff Collie Entragian (Ron Perlman), and dogs summoned by the devil, this time by TAK, an ancient Chinese demon. Desperation, Nevada has a collapsed mine full of Chinese immigrant ghosts, whose spirits are trapped with TAK until they're accidentally unleashed. The TAK-possessed local sheriff is killing everyone, save a few travelers who stumble through on road trips. In the opening scene, Mary (Annabeth Gish) and her beau are pulled over by Sheriff Entragian, framed by his placing of marijuana in their trunk, then read their rights with a Satanic "I will kill you" thrown in. Later, Steve (Steven Weber), Cynthia (Kelly Overton), and Vietnam vet John Marinville (Tom Skerrit), ride into town, and they too encounter the evil policeman's wrath. They all meet a brave, imprisoned boy, David (Shane Haboucha), with whom they team up to end the mayhem. Desperation uses blue and green lighting to embrace the funhouse look, and camera shots highlighting the Sheriff's deranged face make the film occasionally spooky. But the rehashed plot detracts from the fear-factor, leaving one to pine for earlier King story adaptations, like Misery, or Cujo.--Trinie Dalton

Description

Cross-country travelers on an isolated highway are arrested by a corrupt sheriff and jailed in a desolate town whose streets are littered with the dead bodies of local residents. The captives manage to escape, only to discover that Desperation, Nevada, is more than just a town gone wrong—it's the terrifying source of unbridled evil.

Customer Reviews:

pretty good.......2007-08-28

i enjoyed the film but it just seemed a little empty to me. im not sure what it was missing if anything (it could of been the spots where commercials were) but overall it was exciting and interesting.

The ending was a let down.......2007-08-04

This DVD is of a television mini-series, so the obvious thing you see is the spots for commercial breaks. That was kind of annoying. Taken piece by piece, I think it would be easy to find things not to like about this film, but as a whole it worked for me pretty well. I think this would have been 4 star worthy had the ending been a little more suspenseful. Stuffing a shotgun shell in a hole to end a devil's reign of terror just did not do it for me. The kid (as most kids are in this kind of film) was tiring and completely unbelievable. Ron Perlman as the sheriff was fantastic. I wonder if he got paid for this film or just did it for the fun he must have had. His character vanishes about half way through the movie and it kind of slows down from there, but he is definately chewing up the scenery for the first half. Tom Skerritt also gave what I thought was an excellent performance as does Steven Webber, who starts out strong but just kind of fades into the background as the film heads to a climax. Charles Durning was very good as the old guy explaining the history of the town. The women in this film were...Well, they were there. I guess they were there because you have to have women in a horror film. They added little and pretty much just got in the way. Anyway, at a little over 2 hours in length you could do worse. Oh, one more thing...That was a nice bike to just leave setting out in the desert. What were they thinking?

Desperation.......2007-07-25

This cd came in a timely manner and was packaged very well. I really enjoyed it

Skip this made for TV version and just read the book........2007-07-17

First of all, let me start by saying that DESPERATION is one of the best Stephen King novels of all time. Samething can be said about the duel novel called THE REGULATORS which came out shortly afterwords. The story of DESPERATION and THE REGULATORS is a hard one to explain in such a short review. By all means, you (the customer) should just stop reading this rant of mine and just buy the two books. DESPERATION is about this small town in Nevada that seems to be totally "dead." Hardly anybody is around and everything seems to be abandoned. We meet a few different people through the course of the story that happen to be passing through Desperation, Nevada. All of which run into the seemingly psychotic local Police Officer, who tends to shout the word "TAK!" at the end of every spoken phrase. Basically you find out that the entire town of Desperation has been killed off by the creepy Police officer and some people are being held captive at the local Police Dept. All of this makes for an interesting story and the person (in this TV version) who plays the psychotic Police officer (Ron Perlman) does a wonderful job. Even the start of this made for TV movie isn't so bad but it quickly throws it all away in a dash to make things happen quickly. The director of this mess (Mick Garris) is okay once in a while (like his work with MASTERS OF HORROR) but over all, the guy doesn't have much of a sense for style. Thats where the TV version of DESPERATION loses it's touch. After a strong start for the TV movie, things just kinda' fade away into boredom thanks mainly to Mick Garris for using no style in the film. Over all, I was rather dissapointed with this made for TV version of a classic Stephen King novel. Hopefully if they decide to make THE REGULATORS into a film (for theaters or television) they get someone else to direct it and maybe amp up the blood and guts a little bit more. Give the movie some "bite" in other words. Fans of Stephen King's work might enjoy this a little bit. Somtimes it's nice to see a live action version of what you've read before. I find it fleshes out the over all effect the novel had on the reader after finishing it. Just don't expect this to be an "amazing" version of a Stephen King story. Mick Garris misses the mark with this one. Big time! Horror fans (if your a reader of King or just curious) check it out. Everyone else, just read the book and watch CUJO if you need a good movie version of a Stephen King story. Nothing amazing here.

RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!.......2007-07-07

King's "action" stories, like Desperation, The Langoliers, Graveyard Shift and Maximum Overdrive, just turn to plot on screen.
In other words...
Something's wrong here. We're under attack! We're trapped! Let's get out of here, who's with me? - insert explosion here - We made it. But for how long?
That's sort of the line these action flicks take. It would take a really sharp mind to find a way to translate King's action stories into a great movie. Not an action movie. Just a great movie.
Despeartion tries to do it by spending time with each of the characters. But it's just too all over the place to resonate with this kid.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghost Of Christmas Eve

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Amost Beautiful sparkling Christmas
Brought tears to my parents eyes.
Can't be beat
Okay DVD
Good DVD - can't beat seeing them in person

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghost Of Christmas Eve
Starring: Ossie Davis , Michael Crawford , Allie Sheridan , and Jewel Kilcher
Director: Hart Perry
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ASIN: B00005R1N6
Release Date: 2001-11-13

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TOS's THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS EVE - now available for the first time on VHS and DVD - is a unique fantasy trip through the magic of Christmas. Narrated by award-winning actor Ossie Davis, the production takes us on a journey of a runaway little girl's decision to return to her family after she enters a rundown theater for shelter and encounters an old caretaker who guides her on her journey. This magical story - which features appearances from Atlantic recording artists Jewel and Michael Crawford - was filmed entirely on location at the newly refurbished and historic Loews Jersey Theatre in Jersey City, New Jersey, and includes performances of such tracks as "O Come All Ye Faithful," "Good King Joy," "Christmas Canon," "Music Box Blues," "Promises To Keep," and "This Christmas Day,".

Track Listing:
O' Come All Ye Faithful/O Holy Night
Good King Joy
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing -- Featuring Jewel
Christmas Eve (Sarajevo 12/24)
Christmas Canon
O Holy Night -- Featuring Michael Crawford
Music Box Blues
Promises To Keep
This Christmas Day
First Snow

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Amost Beautiful sparkling Christmas.......2007-09-01

I thought this was the usual CD when I bought this, but was so glad that I accidentlly bought it. It is a wonderful fantastical Christmas story with great music. This must be one of Ossie Davis last movies & as always he is great. A must see, must have DVD.

Brought tears to my parents eyes........2007-04-01

I Bought two copies of this dvd for myself and my parents.

After vewing this dvd we agreed that we should make it a tradition to watch this every christmas eve.

You would be hard pressed to find anything that beats this for quality on the market anywhere.

Can't be beat.......2007-03-13

I love listening to this, but the plot line could have been left out.

Okay DVD.......2007-02-16

This is okay, it's not great, but worse than I expected it to be, basically, a girl walks into an old abandoned theater and sits down by the stage and she goes through all the memories that have stayed. It's without an obvious storyline and is only made for the music.

Good DVD - can't beat seeing them in person.......2007-01-26

The DVD was good and I watched it a few times before the Holiday. Every one else who saw it wanted to know where to buy it.

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You're going to think you won't like it, but YOU WILL...
Funniest Kung Fu Spoof I've Ever Seen
a real classic for me
Some spoofs get it right, and this is one of them...
Kung Pow is powerfully funny

Kung Pow! Enter the Fist
Starring: Hui Lou Chen , Tad Horino , Joon B. Kim , Leo Lee , and Michael Li (II)
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ASIN: B00005JKXE
Release Date: 2002-07-23

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Kung Pow! Enter the Fist is best enjoyed with low expectations, if only because it might surprise you with genuine belly laughs. Writer-director Steve Oedekerk uses digital trickery to make himself a costar in the 1976 Hong Kong action flick Tiger & Crane Fist, just as Woody Allen turned a Japanese spy thriller into the comedy spoof What's Up, Tiger Lily? The results are both technically impressive and stupendously stupid. Oedekerk is blandly appealing as "the Chosen One," who sets out to avenge the evil Master "Betty" Pain for killing his family when he was still a kung fu-fighting infant. This stock setup is a cheap excuse for Oedekerk's 80-minute buffet of chop-socky spoofery, with gags lifted from The Matrix, Oedekerk's "Thumbation" comedies, and the rich legacy of Hong Kong action. Featuring "gopher-chucks," a kung fu cow, aliens from France, and enough bad dialogue to choke a crouching tiger, Kung Pow! is mildly spicy, but mostly it's full of nuts. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Writer/director Steve Oedekerk (The Nutty Professor and Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls) creates an off-the-wall comedy and a new martial arts genre that substantially alters dubbed action footage from a 1970's martial arts picture with a brand new twist in the story line and altered dialogue. The story follows The Chosen One (Oedekerk) as he seeks to avenge the death of his parents at the hands of the evil and seemingly indestructible kung fu legend, Master Pain.

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You're going to think you won't like it, but YOU WILL..........2007-06-27

This movie was loaned to me, and the only reason I ever put it in the DVD player was so I could watch enough to return it. A martial arts movie spoof? No thanks. But I was completely in weeds on this one, and it stands now as one of my favorite goofy comedies. You don't have to have even seen a martial arts film or be into the numerous spoofs that are always being released. This movie is funny as a stand alone experience, and even the special features are a hoot. You won't think you want to see this, but if you like comedies in general you'll enjoy this wacky movie.

Funniest Kung Fu Spoof I've Ever Seen.......2007-05-01

This is the funniest Kung Fu spoof I've seen, and that includes the fact I've seen the entire Kung Faux series. Kung Faux doesn't have ANYTHING on this!
This guy bought a kung fu flick and then inserted himself via blue screen (though nowadays they use green screens) technology and redubbed and massacred the entire thing until it became a comedy. And it draws on every single kung fu cliche imaginable; I'm quite a fan of kung fu movies and know even great kung fu movies tend to have cliches. The more into kung fu flicks, the funnier you'll think it is, as in this case familiarity breeds not contempt but laughter. I had to actually pause it several times I was laughing so hard. IMHO even every Stephen Chow flick pales in comparison to the humor factor inherit in this movie...Chow's flicks are meant to have humorous elements, but are not outright spoofs as this movie. Buy this for the kung fu enthusiast in your life (even if its yourself), you will not* regret it!

a real classic for me.......2007-04-01

this movie is silly and random. but i really love that. so if your like me then buy this movie

Some spoofs get it right, and this is one of them..........2006-12-12

If you don't like this movie then simply turn it off, it's not your speed. If you're a fan of films like `Scary Movie' or better yet `Monty Python' then this is a movie for you. Dubbing himself into a 1976 Hong Kong film, Steve Oedekerk gives us one hilarious acid trip of a film complete with quirky dialog and hilarious special effects. Spoofing everything that makes classic Kung Fu films so funny in the first place and adding a touch of modern cinema like a Matrix fighting cow, `Kung Pow! Enter the Fist' delivers laugh after laugh after laugh. So little tonguey may be ridiculous, but renaming the villain Betty was a classic stroke of genius!

Kung Pow is powerfully funny.......2006-12-12

I'm so happy to see all the great reviews for this film. These peeps have great taste and an even greater sense of humor. In a day and age where a movie is considered a hit if it provides two or three laughs, this movie is so refreshing. "Kung Pow" had me laughing from the beginning, the baby roll, to the end, THE FRENCH!!!! I'm not sure if I've ever seen a comedy that had me holding my sides because they hurt from laughter, trying to catch my breath before the next "bit" (which was usually only a few seconds) and almost pissing in my pants. When I saw the movie the 1st time, the theater was almost empty, but you couldn't tell from my laughter. I really embarrassed my dad. I have very few comedies in my DVD collection. That is because most of them have diminishing value, with each viewing the movie is less funny. "Kung Pow!" is the exception to that rule. I've seen it several times and have laughed as much as I did when I 1st saw it. The reason I am writing this is because a few moments ago several scenes from the movie popped into my head, "Call me Betty" and "I'm eeeevvvviiilll, so evil!" and seeing Taco Bell in the village (maybe that's the prob with Taco Bell, they're still using the ingredients they had back then, LOL!). No other comedy has done that, pop up for no reason and get me laughing all over again. Now that I wrote my review, I'm going to buy the film. I wish Steve would do another film like this. One last thing, unlike other films, the outtakes were actually funny as well. Okay weee weee weee folks!

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Fun Chick Flick
Cute and entertaining
yay ~ a really good movie :)
Nice Little Warm and Fluffy Film
it is all about Shiri Appleby

Everything You Want
Starring: Shiri Appleby , Nick Zano , Alexandra Holden , Orlando Seale , and Will Friedle
Director: Ryan Little
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ASIN: B000C8STWG
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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If you liked SWEET HOME ALABAMA you'll love the delightful romantic comedy EVERYTHING YOU WANT, starring Shiri Appleby (TV's ROSWELL) and Nick Zano (TV's WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU). For art student Abby (Appleby), campus life is perfectly swell, including her boyfriend Simon. He's been Abby's dream guy forever, but she's about to get a wake-up call -- Quinn, a fun-loving charmer who knows nothing about art until Abby reluctantly tutors him. And as his winsome personality starts winning her over, she finds herself in the middle of a love triangle. Who will she choose? Her oh-so-perfect -- but imaginary — boyfriend or this flesh-and-blood reality?

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Fun Chick Flick.......2007-06-12

Here we have a movie that was a lot of fun, not intellectually deep and quite predictable but entertaining. While it was not devoid of profanity it was kept to a minimum and there was not one F**K in the entire movie but it still managed to be fun. There was not one car crash, explosion, or needless property destruction but it still kept my interest. While the characters were not deep and the roommate was totally unrealistic -- as were the parents -- it was all in good fun. The only really negative thing I have to say about the movie was the thundering sound track which I felt was unnecessary and distracted more than contributed to the film. Nevertheless, this was a very entertaining film and if you are looking for something to watch that isn't going to annoy, insult, or embarrass you in front of your kids or girlfriend -- this is it.

Cute and entertaining.......2007-02-06

Ah, what a great way to spend a cold Sunday evening. This was a great little movie, cute and funny. The relationship between Abi and Si was great, if not a little unrealistic, but I guess imaginary friends are anything but real, right? Abi's parents were also a bit too goofy for me, but let's just thank goodness they're not mine!

Shiri Appleby is quite an accomplished actress, and she did well in portraying all different sides and emotions of the character as Abi grew and developed. I was very impressed with her and hope to see her play bigger roles in the near future. Orlando Seale I have always loved, and he played his role well, but I felt that Si's attachment to Abi was a bit too much. Nick Zano was the predictable "annoying yet somehow charming" guy that she doesn't really like named Quinn, and he also did well.

I just can't get over Will Friedle. The man is HYSTERICAL. He plays a "not different, but challenged" Canadian that sees the world in a different light. He pretty much stole the show for me, almost outshining the very endearing main characters. Other side characters were Jess, played by Alexandra Holden and Ryan, played by KC Clyde, both believable and entertaining actors. Jess is Abi's room mate and Quinn's cousin, the very blonde, but hard working and loyal best friend, and Ryan is the boss to both the girls in the local bookstore, but also Jess' ex.

The story starts with Abi, an art student, attending an art appreciation class alongside Quinn, who's labeled as the "art is boring, I just don't get it" type. Jobs are threatened, holidays are tangled, and Abi eventually tutors him into passing the class. Quinn becomes interested in her, knowing that she has a "boyfriend," Si (who is in fact her dream guy and imaginary boyfriend). Si is jealous, Quinn is guilty, Abi is confused. However, the end is tied up sweetly and perfectly, wrapping the whole story up in a big red bow. Although it's only 90 minutes, this is a very cute romantic comedy. I look forward to sharing this with my family and friends.

yay ~ a really good movie :).......2007-01-06

As far as chick flicks go, I'm a fan. But many today just have to add the graphic sexual ingredient and sprinkle it with a number of other inappropriate themes. It was refreshing to find a movie that had very little to worry about. Everything You Want is about Abby Morrison (Shiri Appleby) who, for her entire life, has had the perfect friend, Sy (Orlando Seale). Her parents weren't around much, and she needed a playmate. Now he is her wonderful, mushy, romantic-comedy-loving boyfriend, who is actually just a figment of the imagination. In Abby's art appreciation class, she meets annoying, ignorant Quinn Andrews (Nick Zano) who doesn't care about art and just needs credits to graduate. Her roommate, Jessica Lindstrom (Alexandra Holden) announces that her cousin is in town for the semester, and is stopping by for dinner, unfortunately, on the night of Abby and Sy's anniversary. Much to Abby's chagrin, the cousin turns out to be Quinn. A deal is made, with relucant agreement from Abby, to tutor Quinn in art. He grows on her, and Sy is scared that Quinn is taking over Abby's life. Abby must decide whether she wants her perfect guy, who will never be able to really be with her, or the real thing, who has imperfections and can never live up to Abby's imaginary Sy. It is the cutest movie and Quinn's roommate, Cal, played by Will Friedle, is hilarious and makes the movie much more comedic. All the characters were perfectly cast and fit their character's personality just right. I recommend this movie to anyone!!!

Nice Little Warm and Fluffy Film.......2006-09-12

It is becoming more the rule than the exception that movies made for television are the equal if not better than many of the works made for the theaters. Such is the case for this little bit of fluff of a movie - EVERYTHING YOU WANT. Based on a play by Natalie Prado and adapted successfully for the screen by Steven A. Lee and Kevin Lawrence King, this film is lightweight but carries itself with style and fun by director Ryan Little and makes for an entertaining diversion of a film that is not about the heavier issues with which most films today are dealing.

Abigail Morrison (a charming Shiri Appleby) grew up with absentee parents and spent her idle hours drawing and creating an imaginary friend Sy (Orlando Seale) to care for her loneliness. Unfortunately she has carried Sy into her adult life, preventing her from dating real human beings. As an art student she paints her imaginary boyfriend who is always there for her and makes her mistrustful of real guys who are bound to desert her...! Abby meets a cocky young student Quinn (Nick Zano) faking his interest in art to get easy college credits. There is a mutual attraction that takes some time to develop: Abby talks about her boyfriend Sy to shield her vulnerability. Abby's friend Jessica (Alexandra Holden) is aware of Abby's imaginary Sy and attempts to get her to date real men. But Jessica is not without her problems - maintaining employment at Borders Bookstore being one of them - and through a series of accidental encounters, Quinn steps in to help Jessica keep her job on the promise that Abby will coach him in art. The obvious happens and Quinn's growth as a person mirrors Abby's ability to forego her need to hide behind Sy and the two become a couple.

The young cast is attractive and for the most part acts well. There are some strange subplots that don't add much to the storyline but at least introduce some different offbeat characters. A deep movie this is not, but for an evening of light entertainment, this little film glimmers. Grady Harp, September 06

it is all about Shiri Appleby.......2006-08-05

If you like Shiri Appleby then this movie is for you. Miss Appleby is the mixture of strength and vulnerability she always showed in Roswell. She illustrates the mistaken lack of concern some parents have for the job of raising children. Her character rises above this but the character's vulnerability makes her unable to let down her defences until she finds real love.

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I Still Reember the Real Broadcasts in Nam
Good Morning Vietnam
Classic
Good Morning, Vietnam
Best funny war movie

Good Morning, Vietnam
Starring: Robin Williams , Forest Whitaker , Tung Thanh Tran , Chintara Sukapatana , and Bruno Kirby
Director: Barry Levinson
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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