The Breakfast Club (High School Reunion Collection)

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John Hughes's popular 1985 teen drama finds a diverse group of high school students--a jock (Emilio Estevez), a metalhead (Judd Nelson), a weirdo (Ally Sheedy), a princess (Molly Ringwald), and a nerd (Anthony Michael Hall)--sharing a Saturday in detention at their high school for one minor infraction or another. Over the course of a day, they talk through the social barriers that ordinarily keep them apart, and new alliances are born, though not without a lot of pain first. Hughes (Sixteen Candles), who wrote and directed, is heavy on dialogue but he also thoughtfully refreshes the look of the film every few minutes with different settings and original viewpoints on action. The movie deals with such fundamentals as the human tendency toward bias and hurting the weak, and because the characters are caught somewhere between childhood and adulthood, it's easy to get emotionally involved in hope for their redemption. Preteen and teenage kids love this film, incidentally. The DVD release includes production notes, cast and crew bios, widescreen presentation, Dolby sound, closed captioning, optional French and Spanish soundtracks, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh

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Pure 80's Excitement!.......2007-09-17

Ally Sheedy! Molly Ringwald! Emilio Estevez! Judd Nelson! Does it get more 80's than that? I don't think so. One of the best teen movies of the 80's; it not the very best!

No better than begging at the table, doggie.......2007-09-02

When did dysfunction become something you celebrate with evening family screenings on the courthouse lawn with funny hats, foam-filled chairs, sacs of nutritionless substances and an out-of-place Husker Du reference? Or is it? I like to split up into three sections and go zooming across the screen, feet up like hooks, tail grinding in the gravy. How does a director even convince human beings to act in such a manner? Hi, have you heard, I'm the nerd. Then they show it at the retro soc hop iGasm. And you take your disillusioned significant other, palms pasty, hands clasped awkwardly and tight, reaching toward one last empty grasp at what is now long past, becoming a biased memory. You know what a breakfast club is? It's where you compare the size of your sausages and -- ladies in da hizzo -- your eggs.

"Don't you forget about me...".......2007-08-31

The Breakfast Club is still one of the finest teen flicks of all-time. Talented and an energetic cast which includes: Emilo Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Ally Sheedy, and Judd Nelson. This is a film I can watch over and over again, it's that good! If you want a great comedy/drama then The Breakfast Club is for you. Ally Sheedy steals every scene with her strange and lovable behavior. I highly recommend checking this winner out!

Why bother?.......2007-08-20

Let me say from the get-go that I truly believe The Breakfast Club to be one of the best movies of all time. So I was excited to hear about a new edition. Sad to say, it is simply not worth it--at all! So what of the music was remastered? Yippy Shermer Skippy. If the film stock had been restored and remastered, it might be different. But the music/soundtrack? Yawn.

Then there's the fact that there are no extras, no deleted scenes, nothing.

And lastly, I was majorly annoyed to be forced to watch four movie ads prior to getting to the menu. You CANNOT hit Stop, you CANNOT hit Menu, you CANNOT hit Pause...once this DVD is in, you will always, always have to sit through four movie ads before you get to the menu! "Action forbidden by disc" is what you'll see. Lame!

Keep your old DVD copy. The picture is the same, and that's what counts. Call me when the real extras edition shows up with interviews, extra scenes, etc.

THE BEST OF THE BEST TEEN FLICKS.......2007-08-09

If you have teens in you house, make sure they see this flick. Ok, so there is some strong language but don't kid yourself, they know it already. What this film has to say about the teenage condition, school, teachers and parents should not be missed. It should be required viewing for all in-coming high school freshman. Brilliant performances by all, a great cast, and a sterling view of what it is like (what it has always been like) to be a teen and face the pressures of growing up, expressing your individuality, coping with who you are, and learning to live, love and accept others for what they may be.

Ironically, everyone will walk away understanding how misunderstanding they have been of high school kids.

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Divine Comedy
Wish I went to Rushmore
Get Them In Your Crosshairs And Take Them Down...
One of the most original and entertaining comedies of the '90s...
You either love it or hate it.

Rushmore
Starring: Jason Schwartzman , Bill Murray , Olivia Williams , Seymour Cassel , and Brian Cox
Director: Wes Anderson
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ASIN: 6305428239
Release Date: 1999-06-29

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Wes Anderson's follow-up to the quirky Bottle Rocket is a wonderfully unorthodox coming-of-age story that ranks with Harold and Maude and The Graduate in the pantheon of timeless cult classics. Jason Schwartzman (son of Talia Shire and nephew of Francis Coppola) stars as Max Fischer, a 15-year-old attending the prestigious Rushmore Academy on scholarship, where he's failing all of his classes but is the superstar of the school's extracurricular activities (head of the drama club, the beekeeper club, the fencing club...). Possessing boundless confidence and chutzpah, as well as an aura of authority he seems to have been born with, Max finds two unlikely soulmates in his permutations at Rushmore: industrial magnate and Rushmore alumnus Herman Blume (Bill Murray) and first-grade teacher Rosemary Cross (Olivia Williams). His alliance with Blume and crush on Miss Cross, however, are thrown out of kilter by his expulsion from Rushmore, and a budding romance between the two adults that threatens Max's own designs on the lovely schoolteacher.

Never stooping to sentimentality or schmaltz, Anderson and cowriter Owen Wilson have fashioned a wickedly intelligent and wildly funny tale of young adulthood that hits all the right notes in its mix of melancholy and optimism. As played by Schwartzman, Max is both immediately endearing and ferociously irritating: smarter than all the adults around him, with little sense of his shortcomings, he's an unstoppable dynamo who commands grudging respect despite his outlandish projects (including a school play about Vietnam). Murray, as the tycoon who determinedly wages war with Max for the affections of Miss Cross, is a revelation of middle-aged resignation. Disgusted with his family, his life, and himself, he's turned around by both Max's antagonism and Miss Cross's love. Williams is equally affecting as the teacher who still carries a torch for her dead husband, and the superb supporting cast also includes Seymour Cassel as Max's barber father, Brian Cox as the frustrated headmaster of Rushmore, and a hilarious Mason Gamble as Max's young charge. Put this one on your shelf of modern masterpieces. --Mark Englehart

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RUSHMORE is the story of a gifted, rebellious teenager named Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman), a 10th grader at elite Rushmore Academy. Editor of the school newspaper, captain or president of innumerable clubs and societies, Max is also one of the worst students in the school, and the threat of expulsion hangs permanently over his head. Max's world is rocked when he falls for elegant 1st grade teacher Miss Cross (Olivia Williams) and he plans to erect an aquarium in her honor -- then finds himself competing for her affections with his friend, steel tycoon Mr. Blume (Bill Murray), the wealthy father of two of his classmates.

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Divine Comedy.......2007-09-08

This is going to be a little hyperbolic, so stand back.

I think that at the heart of it, the thing that I love about this movie is that it does what real comedy is supposed to do: It allows us to be witnesses at the creation of a new society. Ultimately...this is an eschatological point. That's why the banner at the dance at the end: "The Heaven and Hell Cotillion" was such an uncommonly brilliant touch.

The unique genius of the character of Max Fischer is that, without being a solemn watery-eyed plonk about it, he brings people together. He is a failure in academics, but the form that his manic inclusiveness takes is to create weirdly elaborate stage productions at his school and to found school clubs around the full variety of things that could possibly interest anyone...including beekeeping. At first, his inclusiveness is imperfectly benevolent because it involves pretense (He's ashamed of his father, and he spurns the attentions of a girl his age in favor of the mild and beautiful teacher Olivia Williams) but later, as the result of among other things his crushed romantic ambitions, he reforms himself and even befriends the most malevolent character on campus by giving him a great role in one of his bizarre and spectacular theatrical productions.

No review of this movie would be complete without mention of Bill Murray's performance. He was perfectly employed as the cynical industrialist that also falls for Olivia Williams and comes under the spell of Max Fischer. If you thought Murray was good in "Lost in Translation"...this role is in some ways the same, except much funnier, much sadder, much richer, much more humane.

At the end of Max's last school play (about Vietnam and complete with real dynamite explosions and safety glasses for the first few rows in the theatre), an Indian janitor is shown laughing uproariously. This scene was pure heaven to me. That is the laugh I expect to hear at the end of the world when it's found that there is a place at the table for everyone.

Wish I went to Rushmore.......2007-07-07

If you were lucky, you went to a school like Rushmore (K-12), if schools like this really exist. Neat, tree-lined streets where one can watch the seasons go by, a culturally diverse and self-motivated student body, eager to learn. One doesn't need a bathroom pass to use the restroom or special permission to make a phone call. They still teach Latin, every imaginable after-school club including a bee-keepers society and a drama club run solely by students and produces extremely realistic plays. The absence of authoritarian teachers and faculty, security guards and metal detectors. A large aquarium on grounds with piranhas.

Get Them In Your Crosshairs And Take Them Down..........2007-06-24

This is probably my favorite movie of all time.
The story concerns one Max Fischer, 15 years old, student at the illustrious Rushmore Academy. But Max is not your average student- he's one of the worst.
Max (Schwartzman) befriends wealthy industrialist Herman Bloom (Murray), and falls in love with Rushmore's newest teacher, Rosemary, a widow from England, and unleashes some truly machiavellian schemes to get her to fall in love with him, (including trying to build an unauthorized aquarium for her on school grounds, backed by Mr. Bloom's millions), getting himself expelled in the process. Meanwhile, the married Herman also falls in love with her and they begin to have an affair, which sets off one of the funniest sequences in American film history; watching a 50 year-old man being attacked by bees that have mysteriously invaded his hotel room and intentionally running over a 15 year old boy's bicycle always makes me smile.
In the end, Max learns alot about life and love and friendship and all of that, and makes peace with Mr. Bloom, Rosemary, the memory of his deceased mother and the end of his tenure at Rushmore Academy. While watching, ask yourself why Max does what he does, why he never wants to leave Rushmore- his reason, never stated, is among the most touching aspects of a character that I have ever seen in any movie.
The soundtrack is truly amazing, as with all of the Wes Anderson films; check out The Who singing "A Quick One While He's Away."
The best thing I can say about this movie is that most people will see a bit of themselves and the people they know in the characters. Truly a wonderful film.

One of the most original and entertaining comedies of the '90s..........2007-05-23

Since making his directing debut with the 1996 cult caper film "Bottle Rocket," Wes Anderson has established himself as one of film's most exciting young directors. His second film, "Rushmore," is a witty, heartfelt and often amusing film that features a hilarious performance by Bill Murray.

Anderson wrote the quirky script with his right-hand man, actor Owen Wilson, with whom he also collaborated on "Bottle Rocket" and "The Royal Tenenbaums." The story follows the trials and travails of high school student Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman), a sharp kid who focuses his attention on a plethora of offbeat extracurricular pursuits (fencing club, Latin, playwriting) rather than his studies.

In between attending to his various activities at Rushmore (the name of the private school he attends), Max develops a crush on Miss Cross (Olivia Williams), an elementary school teacher at his school. He also befriends Herman Blume (Bill Murray), an eccentric millionaire whose two sons attend school with Max.

Things soon fall apart for Max: The school expels him, Miss Cross denies his flirtations, and Blume begins courting Miss Cross himself. That sets up an extremely funny tete-a-tete between Max and Blume, highlighted by the scene in which Blume runs over Max's bike with his car.

As the intriguing love triangle of Max, Blume and Miss Cross plays out, Max finds solace in his caring father and a female student at his new school. The ending, which features all the characters coming together to watch Max's newest play, is entirely satisfying without being hokey or cynical.

Schwartzman, the nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola ("The Godfather"), exhibits a great knack for comedy throughout "Rushmore." But Murray steals the show with a masterfully funny turn that scored him a Golden Globe Nomination and Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor. In one unforgettable scene, Herman suggests that his sons invite Max to their birthday party. "There's gonna be girls there," replies one. "Yeah," adds the other, "Get your head out of your a--." Murray's initial deadpan reaction will have you howling; his subsequent reach into the back seat to pummel his son will have you rolling on the floor.

Anderson, who captured the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director, exhibits a sense of craft that's rare for comedic directors. Rather than depend solely on physical gags or even amusing one-liners, Anderson uses set direction, art direction and music to enhance his vision. Even if your sense of humor doesn't jive with Anderson's, you'll walk away from "Rushmore" with an appreciation for his careful attention to detail.

You either love it or hate it........2007-05-12

You have to love the little moments because this movie is made of little moments. I watched this before I knew it was a comedy and when I found out it was I figured they just couldn't think of anywhere else to put it. This movie makes me feel like there are lots of things moving and changing that have nothing to do with me. A lot of people say they don't like the movie because they think Max is a prick. You're supposed to feel that way, I think. You're supposed to forgive him for that because he's got something special in him, or at least that in his case he knows about it. But it also seems like some people don't like the movie because it's different. I guess that if you're patient and you like the little things, you'll enjoy this movie. Also, if you feel like you're left out or sort of an outcast you might enjoy this movie. You know, the kind of person that doesn't have red or hammer as the first thing they think of when you ask them for a tool and a color.

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A Quality Film on a Difficult Subject
educational and interesting...
Irreverent Provocative Fun

Flock of Dodos
Starring: Jack Cahill , Randy Olson , Muffy Olson , Dr. Michael Behe , and Sue Gamble
Director: Randy Olson
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ASIN: B000PATZKQ
Release Date: 2007-09-10

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In a light-hearted take on the culture wars, FLOCK OF DODOS tweaks egos and pokes fun at both sides in the evolution vs. intelligent design debate. Evolutionary biologist and filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson rides along with jargon-impaired scientists and jargon-rebranding intelligent designers as they engage in the comic theatrics that erupt wherever science and religion clash over the origins of life. From the shadowy, well-funded headquarters of the pro-intelligent design Discovery Institute in Seattle to the rarefied talk of Olson s science buddies around a late-night poker table, FLOCK OF DODOS lends a thoughtfully critical ear to the wonderful personalities and passions driving the Darwin wars.

By explaining the quirks of evolution with colorful visual aides while respectfully listening to people of faith, FLOCK OF DODOS is intelligently designed for popular appeal (VARIETY). And if you find it difficult to determine which side of the issue is the bigger flock of dodos, Olson offers up his 83-year-old mother, Muffy Moose, as the ultimate head dodo who provides the Rodney King perspective of can't we all just get along? This enlightened, fun film is a must-see for anyone who cares about the issues of our time.

DVD Features: Top Ten Questions; Shared Visions: A Comic Debate; Pulled Punches: Controversial Content; Vetoed Comedy: Humorous Deleted Scenes; Panel Discussion Highlights; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Clips; Animation Outtakes; Filmmaker Biography

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A Quality Film on a Difficult Subject.......2007-08-18

I do not think that Mr. Olson comes down firmly on one side or the other in this film, even though he identifies himself as an Evolutionist. This is not the point of this film. He most definitely is not bashing anyone. Instead, it shows the difficulty that comes about when two sides have such a hard time even discussing such a topic. If anything, he takes the Pro-Evolutionists to task for not being able to clearly articulate their points of view to common folk.

I'm sure many of us have had good or bad experiences in discussing certain topics with family and friends. If we have a wide-enough group of contacts there must inevitably be the individual or group that you simply cannot continue the discussion with because you cannot understand how they could possibly think the way they do. This film shows why it is so difficult for Evolutionists to engage in a debate when they mostly feel there is no reason for a debate. And it is told with a great deal of sensitivity, respect and humor toward both sides -- especially endearing when he presents his own mother's points of view (the last scene of which left me chuckling for hours).

I am sorry, but I cannot compare Randy Olson to Michael Moore because I do not see where Mr. Moore shows any respect toward anyone who disagrees with him. Where Mr. Olson presents an engaging experience, Mr. Moore simply comes across as a smartass.

Upon watching this film, you may be surprised at how serious the divide on Intelligent Design and Evolutionism really is. Other than sound bites on TV, you may not even be aware that there is a group with $5 Million in funding geared toward promoting their point of view. Truly a fine bit of film-making!

educational and interesting..........2007-06-25

Wow! I liked *Flock of Dodos*. You have to have an open mind to view this documentary on evolution and intelligent design. It is both educational and interesting. This film touches aspects of the debate that you may not have seen in the media.

What is the difference between evolution and intelligent design? What is the difference between intelligent design and creationism? If you don't know or not sure, then this is the one you need to watch.

It's interesting to see how much and how long these people have been fighting for what is to be taught in the schools, especially the Kansas Board of Education. It is amazing to see what people believe about the origin of life.

One camp believes in "teaching the science". The other camp believes in "teaching the controversy". So, one believes that presenting natural evidences (fossils, etc.) is the way to go in schools. The other believes that one should lay out pros and cons of each theories/approaches. The bigger question that this film presents is what exactly is intelligent design? And how is this really different from evolution or even from creationism?

This film touches on the state boards of education in a few cities, the Discovery Institute, scientists/evolutionists and their views, Christians, and other whatnots. For a film that is 1 and a half hour long, it is packed with information. You just have to watch it.

Now, Olson did a good job on the subject of intelligent design. There's just some parts of it that could have been edited out. I think that Olson tries to be like Michael Moore. The difference is that Moore has more balls to confront people. Olson tries to confront people but he ends up liking his interviewees even if he disagrees with him. Nothing wrong with that.

Irreverent Provocative Fun.......2007-05-12

This is a very insightful condemnation of Intelligent Design and the approach of evolutionists, with minimal humor, but a lot of fun. Olson takes a relaxed approach to this huge controversy, and teaches us a great deal in the process.

He tells the story with some of the style of Michael Moore, using dry wit, multiple interviews, and an overt agenda. He was an evolutionary marine biologist, a student of the great Stephen Jay Gould, who decided to go into film, and here looks at all angles of the intelligent design controversy and how it tries to attack evolution. The movie is short on content and long on entertainment, and that's for a purpose. The goal of the movie is to show how behind biologists are in public relations, and how much more they need to do.

The movie did this admirably. The evolutionists come across as either Ivory Tower scientists who can't relate to the public, or real prigs who you wouldn't want to drink with. The Intelligent Design folks are all pretty likable, but simultaneously really off when it comes to science, for the most part not knowing anything behind what they are saying. Olson wishes to point out this huge gulf between the facts and likability, and call scientists to a place where they can start to actually reach out to the public on a level that doesn't require four years of grad school to understand. The scientists are therefore the dodos in the film.

This movie's raised a lot of controversy because the Discovery Institute, based in Seattle and the leader of the ID movement, complained that they weren't consulted and that the movie is very biased against them, for instance making it look like their budget is 5 million instead of 4 million. Likewise the scientific community complained that the movie makes them look bad and that Olson is calling for them to dumb down their material. Yet Olson tried to use material indicative of the personalities, even excluding the comment that Behe made that he didn't care what was taught in public schools because his children don't attend them. This comment wasn't reflective of all of the rest of Behe's interview, and so therefore was excluded from the film. (It can be viewed, however, as an extra on this DVD.)

There are moments to smile at here, rather than laugh out loud. Some of the focus on the director's mom, Moose, was perhaps a bit irrelevant. But the film overall is a brilliant work, simultaneously condemning both sides, and calling for radical change in the way that science is presented- but in a light-hearted manner that few can effectively achieve on film.

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A classic
Still captivating a decade later
GATTACA
Best Sci-Fi Film Of 97'!!!!!!!!!!!
Gattaca

Gattaca
Starring: Ethan Hawke , Uma Thurman , Gore Vidal , Xander Berkeley , and Jayne Brook
Director: Andrew Niccol
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ASIN: 0767805712
Release Date: 1998-07-01

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Confidently conceived and brilliantly executed, Gattaca had a somewhat low profile release in 1997, but audiences and critics hailed the film's originality. It's since been recognized as one of the most intelligent science fiction films of the 1990s. Writer-director Andrew Niccol, the talented New Zealander who also wrote the acclaimed Jim Carrey vehicle The Truman Show, depicts a near-future society in which one's personal and professional destiny is determined by one's genes. In this society, "Valids" (genetically engineered) qualify for positions at prestigious corporations, such as Gattaca, which grooms its most qualified employees for space exploration. "In-Valids" (naturally born), such as the film's protagonist, Vincent (Ethan Hawke), are deemed genetically flawed and subsequently fated to low-level occupations in a genetically caste society. With the help of a disabled "Valid" (Jude Law), Vincent subverts his society's social and biological barriers to pursue his dream of space travel; any random mistake--and an ongoing murder investigation at Gattaca--could reveal his plot. Part thriller, part futuristic drama and cautionary tale, Gattaca establishes its social structure so convincingly that the entire scenario is chillingly believable. With Uma Thurman as the woman who loves Vincent and identifies with his struggle, Gattaca is both stylish and smart, while Jude Law's performance lends the film a note of tragic and heartfelt humanity. --Jeff Shannon

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A classic.......2007-08-26

Even if you are not a sci fi fan you will find this film enjoyable. Good acting and storyline takes place in a future that may not be that far off.

Still captivating a decade later.......2007-08-22

A decade later, this remains one of my favorite movies. I am prompted to write this review by this week's news about home DNA testing kits that allow people to check their genetic risk for cancer, as well as the gender of their 6-week-old fetus. This follows last week's news that my local airport is starting a fast-track line that will scan business travelers' irises. How prophetic Gattaca was, in predicting the widespread use of such technology and in sounding a warning about its risks. Great story, superb acting, suspenseful delivery. A gripping science fiction thriller; I recommend it highly.

GATTACA.......2007-08-10

I tend to get into these sort of deep sci fi movies. This movie has a smart screeplay and the acting is very good. Im no Ethan Hawke fan i assure you, I usually loathe him in movies, but he is very good in this, as is Jude Law and Uma Thurman. The movie is fiction of course, but it really makes you think about the future and the trajectory of genetics. If you are into sci fi at all, then i cant imagine you not really getting into this movie, everyone i know that has seen it has raved about it. Highly recommended.

Best Sci-Fi Film Of 97'!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-08-07

The acting and the script was done extremely well!! Even the narration by Ethan Hawke is top notch. The scary truth about this movie is their are so many futuristic issues brought up in this film that we will be addessing here in the real world in the near future....A MUST BUY FOR ANYONE'S DVD COLLECTION!!!!!!!

Gattaca.......2007-07-27

An interesting look into the future. The brain child of Director and Writer Andrew Niccol, I enjoyed this movie, but I feel that his other two films The Truman Show and Lord of War were superior.

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Dennis the Menace
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dennis the mence
Great Family Movie
Dennis the Mennace

Dennis the Menace (Special Edition)
Starring: Walter Matthau , Mason Gamble , Joan Plowright , Christopher Lloyd , and Lea Thompson
Director: Nick Castle
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ASIN: B00007G1Z9
Release Date: 2003-01-28

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The Hank Ketcham comic strip about a mischievous boy named Dennis Mitchell (Mason Gamble) becomes a film directed by Nick Castle (The Last Starfighter) based on a weak script by John Hughes (The Breakfast Club). Gamble is fine and Walter Matthau is persuasive as the grouchy neighbor Mr. Wilson, but Hughes spoils everything by throwing in a formulaic subplot about a criminal (Christopher Lloyd) who doesn't know what he's getting into by abducting Dennis. Been there, done that. --Tom Keogh

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Hank Ketcham's popular comic-strip kid comes to uproarious screen life in Dennis the Menace, from writer/producer John Hughes, the creative force behind the family mega-hits Home Alone and Beethoven. Young Mason Gamble is all-boy, all-menace, all-Dennis right down to his slingshot and dog, Ruff.

DVD Features:
Challenges:Dennis's Tin Can Challenge
DVD ROM Features:Garbage Contraption game
Featurette:Behind-the-scenes featurette
Interactive Menus
Interviews:Memories of a Menace, a 10th anniversary visit with Mason Gamble; conversations with Walter Matthau and John Hughes
Scene Access
TV Special:Original network special "A Menace Named Dennis"
Theatrical Trailer:Trailers of this and the sequel "Dennis the Menace Strikes Again"

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Dennis the Menace .......2007-05-16

Excellent! Fast, easy and reliable. My children enjoyed it immencely.

If you want to .......2007-05-06

have a good laugh with your children. Watch this movie! It is so cute. Any other child might make you lose your mind but Dennis makes all his antics seem funny!

The story of a relationship between two neighbors that brings an end to the generational gap! Wish it were as easy as it is in the movies!

dennis the mence.......2007-01-22

it was very simple ordering here. the product was shipped and recived when expected. would order here again

Great Family Movie.......2007-01-06

My kids love watching this movie!!! I can remember watching this with my dad and I still remember him laughing so hard!! This is a great moving and should be added to any collection young or old! Especially if you know any ornery children!!!

Dennis the Mennace.......2006-11-05

A fall down laughing movie ! A must to have ! Perfect condition too.

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Divine Comedy
Wish I went to Rushmore
Get Them In Your Crosshairs And Take Them Down...
One of the most original and entertaining comedies of the '90s...
You either love it or hate it.

Rushmore - Criterion Collection
Starring: Jason Schwartzman , Bill Murray , Olivia Williams , Seymour Cassel , and Brian Cox
Director: Wes Anderson
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ASIN: B00003Q42P
Release Date: 2000-01-18

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Wes Anderson's dazzling sophomore effort is equal parts coming-of-age story, French New Wave homage, and screwball comedy. Tenth grader Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) is Rushmore Academy's most extracurricular student-and its least scholarly. He faces expulsion, and enters into unlikely friendships with both a lovely first-grade teacher (Olivia Williams) and a melancholy self-made millionaire (Bill Murray, in an award-winning performance). Set to a soundtrack of classic British Invasion tunes, Rushmore defies categorization even as it captures the pain and exuberance of adolescence with wit, emotional depth, and cinematic panache. Criterion is proud to present one of 1998's most acclaimed films in a Director Approved special edition.

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Divine Comedy.......2007-09-08

Wish I went to Rushmore.......2007-07-07

Get Them In Your Crosshairs And Take Them Down..........2007-06-24

One of the most original and entertaining comedies of the '90s..........2007-05-23

You either love it or hate it........2007-05-12

Mr. Moto Collection - Vol. 2 (Mr. Moto's Gamble / Mr. Moto in Danger Island / Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation / Mr. Moto's Last Warning)

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Mr. Moto Film Collection
Mr. Moto Rides Again
Murder Mystery and Suspense
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Peter Lorre - a great actor

Mr. Moto Collection - Vol. 2 (Mr. Moto's Gamble / Mr. Moto in Danger Island / Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation / Mr. Moto's Last Warning)
Starring: Peter Lorre , Joseph Schildkraut , Lionel Atwill , Virginia Field , and John 'Dusty' King
Director: Norman Foster , and Herbert I. Leeds
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ASIN: B000K7VHMI
Release Date: 2007-02-13

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Disc 1: MR.MOTO IN DANGER ISLAND Disc 2: MR. MOTO'S GAMBLE Disc 3: MR. MOTO'S LAST WARNING Disc 4: THINK FAST MR. MOTO

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Mr. Moto Film Collection.......2007-08-06

Absolutely a must if you are a Moto fan! The best reproductions ever! I have copies from several sources of the Mr. Moto films. These are highly superior to all my other copies. Don't miss this collection! I give it my highest recommendation.

Mr. Moto Rides Again.......2007-07-27

If you like the genre, you will like this set. Although each movie is very similar to every other, the restoration is very well done. And old film buffs will enjoy them.

Murder Mystery and Suspense.......2007-07-12

I have enjoyed the Mr. Moto series for as long as I can remember, after seeing it on TV when I was eight or nine years old. The company did a great job of restoration on both sets and I thought Peter Lorre did a fine job of playing the part of Mr. Motto, it is true the plots were pretty easy to figure out but that does not detract from the films and they were fun to watch, the scenes were mr Motto gets into a fight with the bad guys is interesting and in a couple of them you have to ask your self is that a stunt man or a dummy dressed up like the bad guy being thrown around.
If you like a mystery, comedy, and suspense film and you enjoy the other films of this type like Charlie Chan, Boston Blackie, Mr Wong, The lone Wolf , Nancy Drew (original four movies), The Falcon, The Saint, The Thin Man, and Bulldog Drummond, you will enjoys The Mr. Motto Series as well

GOOD STUFF.......2007-07-09

IF YOU'RE BUYING THE MISTER MOTO FILMS, IT'S PROBABLY BECAUSE YOU ALREADY KNOW WHAT YOU'RE IN FOR. THEREFORE THE ONLY PERTINENT QUESTIONS ARE HOW THEY LOOK, SOUND, ETC. THEY ARE VISUALLY VERY CLEAR AND THE SOUND IS QUIET. IF YOU LIKE CLASSIC BLACK & WHITE DETECTIVE MYSTERYS, YOU WILL LIKE THESE. THEY SEEM TO BE COMPLETE AS OPPOSED TO HAVING BEEN CUT FOR TV. I'VE ONLY WATCHED 3 SO FAR, BUT SO FAR THEY PLAY FINE AND ARE QUITE ENTERTAINING.

Peter Lorre - a great actor.......2007-07-05

The role of Mr. Moto is such an intriuging character and Peter Lorre plays him perfectly. Mr. Moto's Last Warning has just the right amount of suspense and chracter development. Very nice clean entertainment.

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FantaStic..
Good acting, direction, script... and yet incredibly annoying...
Absolutely horrible in all aspects
A Good Thriller
A threat from within

Arlington Road
Starring: Jeff Bridges , Tim Robbins , Joan Cusack , Hope Davis , and Robert Gossett
Director: Mark Pellington
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: 0767836286
Release Date: 1999-10-26

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It's easy to understand why Arlington Road sat on the studio shelf for nearly a year. No, the film isn't awful; rather, it's an extremely edgy and ultimately bleak thriller that offers no clear-cut heroes or villains. In other words, Hollywood had no idea how to sell it. Director Mark Pellington's underrated directorial debut, Going All the Way, suffered the same fate, essentially because the filmmaker's presentation of suburban America often shifts dramatically within the same film. Characters are usually miserable and bordering on meltdown, no situation is straightforward, and things usually end badly. Arlington Road begins as an astute study of suburban paranoia. Michael Faraday (a face-pinched Jeff Bridges, who spends most of the film on the brink of tears) is a college professor who teaches American history courses on terrorism. He's been a conspiracy freak since his wife, an FBI agent, was killed during a botched raid that feels like a thinly fictionalized reference to the Waco tragedy. After saving the life of his next-door neighbor's child, he initially befriends the family (Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack), but soon believes the husband is a terrorist. The first half of the film mocks Faraday: he has no real evidence and is not the most stable of protagonists. Despite the fact that it was government paranoia that got his wife killed, Faraday repeats the same type of behavior. Pellington shifts gears in the second half, however, and for awhile, it seems that the film has simultaneously sunk into a cheap, high-octane brand of Hollywood entertainment and undermined its own point. Arlington Road, though, possesses a stunning ending that's a real gut punch, one that may leave you needing a second viewing to catch all of its smartly executed setup. --Dave McCoy

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FantaStic.........2007-07-05

This is terrific..TerrifYing..Terrible.It has cutiES (Jeff Bridges is Hot..)Tim Robbins and Joan Cusack in it.I'm going to get a makeover and become a porn star,but thiS (Movies) right up My alleY with My Criminal Corrections degree.Joan Cusack's a cutie and from ChicagO.CHristine Orszula's the woman for me.

Good acting, direction, script... and yet incredibly annoying..........2007-06-09

This is one of those movies in which everything seems to be in place... and yet it still just falls flat.

The acting is good, Bridges giving the strongest performance, though it's always a pleasure to see Joan Cusack in ANYTHING. The script is good, the direction is good... but the movie as a whole left me empty and a little irritated.

It's unclear what this film would like to do, aside from entertain. Should we walk out feeling that terrorists are much more complex than they seem? Should we walk out feeling unsafe and suspecting everyone? There are scenes in this movie where Jeff Bridges is teaching a class in terrorism, and he talks about how illusory our feeling of safety is... and that's fine, but I wanted one of the students to ask "So what do you want us to do? Be afraid? Worry? Never leave the house? What?" In that way the movie seems to want to just stir up a lot of fear without giving it any direction or offering any possible solution. Of course there ISN'T a solution, but I feel that this movie stirs up a lot of fear and paranoia just to draw the audience into some excitement, and then makes the audience feel bad for being excited by such a thing. I felt manipulated and annoyed after it ended.

I also think this entire subject is a little too sensitive to be trying to milk entertainment dollars out of. If you want to make a serious drama, go ahead, but don't try to both draw us in with the promise of "spooky terrorist thrills" and then want to have a serious look at the issue. I was also a little bit uncomfortable with the sheer number of children-in-extreme-peril scenes. Again, if you want to treat this subject seriously, go ahead, but don't invite us to be "thrilled" by it.

I will say that the cinematography [by Bobby Bukowski] in this film was amazing. It makes SUCH a difference simply to have some visually interesting compositions up on the screen for once, instead of having movies that have all the compositional thought of snapshots. It just gives you something to LOOK at. My favorite scenes were the one with the RED phones against the grey sky, and the fence with the grey roofs above it. Amazing! Kudos to you, guys! This was literally my favorite part of the movie.

As for the "surprise" ending-- Woo Hoo, Big Deal.

I have come to like this movie less and less since I saw it [and that was pre-9/11]. This is one I would say you could skip completely, not even wait for the video. Just skip it. It leaves you with nothing but a bad taste in your mouth.

Absolutely horrible in all aspects.......2007-04-16

Horrible. Absolutely horrible in characters, story and atmospherics.

Jeff Bridges' character is so inconsistent and contradictory that he is not only unbelievable, but grating. The story fails in every way possible. The bad guy's plan depends not only upon being able to predict (not just manipulate) actions of multiple characters, but to intricately synchronize them, even when they have only indirect access. Even worse, their plan depends upon Bridges' character making critical inferences on a tight schedule. But the cardinal sin is that script has the bad guys attempt to subvert a key element of their own plan.

Pacing and other atmospherics can overcome substantial flaws in the script, but in this movie, they are so amateurish that they emphasize and exacerbate those problems.

A Good Thriller.......2007-03-09

I avoid calling this a good "political" thriller, as I think the movie director might like to bill it, because the political motivations invoked to set the villains in motion here are almost ludicrous. This movie was made before 9/11 - so the film's "terrorists" are presented as a "vast right-wing conspiracy."

However even this simple-minded conception of the threat of terrorism is muddied by Jeff Bridges' fervid ranting. Bridges plays a college professor teaching classes in government, civil liberties, and terrorism. However he seems to be almost unhinged and perhaps suspiciously complicit in terrorist acts himself as he spirals off into confused diatribes against - first lone right-wing bombers like the Unibomber - then pervasive right-wing conspiracies - then the U.S. government itself, and specifically the F.B.I. Bridges blames all these entities for his wife's death, and his lectures apparently consist of little more than projected pictures of severed limbs and bleeding bodies left in the wake of such terrorist attacks. Furthermore, he incites his students to similar suspicion and hatred. I doubt that a professor who conducted his classes in such a way would hold his job very long.

So in order to enjoy this movie, it might be best to disregard all its muddled political assumptions. Just take it as a contest between some scary villains and some good guys. Then you can sit back and appreciate the very real suspense that this movie builds.

"Arlington Road" has one of the eeriest opening sequences I've seen in any movie. And then most memorable of all - is a scene involving Joan Cusack. We usually associate Cellular Joan with mildly comic turns. But one of the scenes featuring her in this movie delivers what is perhaps the ultimate jolting fright. It will probably literally make you jump out of your seat.

A threat from within.......2007-02-11

This raises eyebrows on the real possibility of domestic terrorism. Unfortunately, this is a legitimate fear, especially now. That's what makes this movie so nerve-jangling.
Jeff Bridges plays Michael Faraday, a college professor who teaches a course on terrorism. Tim Robbins plays his mysterious neighbor that raises some suspicion.
This movie does have some minor flaws. Although Jeff and Tim are fine actors, this wasn't their best performances. Plus, the story seems a little choppy, but the ending will make you disregard any of this. Your heart will be racing at the climax, without a doubt.

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Half of a Good Movie
A terrible movie
A lesson of life!
what about the other kid in the movie ! ! ! ? ?
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Gentleman's Game
Starring: Mason Gamble , Gary Sinise , Philip Baker Hall , Dylan Baker , and Henry Simmons
Director: J. Mills Goodloe
Manufacturer: First Look Pictures
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ASIN: B0000694X7
Release Date: 2002-08-20

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Half of a Good Movie.......2007-06-06

The first half starts to tell a good golf story. But somewhere on the way to a good movie the need to make the point that all rich people are basically evil gets in the way. The second half of the movie just made me shake my head shows how bad a movie can be when the scoring political points becomes the objective.

A terrible movie.......2005-10-12

If this director was trying to see how many ugly stereotypes he could cram into 111 minutes I think he succeeded. If you want to see a golf movie see any of the Bobby Jones flicks or better yet get some clubs and learn this wonderful game. You'll meet great folks whether its public or club golf.

A lesson of life!.......2005-06-03

Amateur is according the Greek meaning: all those who love what they do .
And somehow the spirit of constant and ascendant improving established the difference in Foster that day when the cheat was done. He imposed to himself the maximum penalty to finish with that hard and unbearable memories.
But when he watches that young promise who tries by all means to get close him and knowing about him, he will feel the last call and something inside him it will awake.
This slow paced but interesting script is a lesson of life, the constancy, tenacity and work ness will never lead you to a dead zone. Something is watching you and sooner or later the truth will shine.
Along the film there are another secondary lines that support the script: the caddy world, the racism and the secret passions. Splendid photography and a brilliant performance of Gary Sinise and Phillip Baker Hal confer this movie an artistic status.

what about the other kid in the movie ! ! ! ? ? .......2005-05-22

all things aside, the other kid in the movie the caddie friend that has the episode at the end [stated this way without ruining the ending]played a great part as a supporting actor. his name is justin goncalves i think. this kid was very believable in every aspect of the part he played. in fact i think he stole the scenes when he was onscreen with the gamble kid. believability is important and this kid carried his weight the entire movie for what limited scenes he had. i was particularly impressed with the part he played.

PURE...............................................................2005-04-26

I don't know if it was because the main character's name is Gamble, or because Henry Simmons fine self is in here, but whichever the case was, I wanted to see this movie!

Timmy Price, and only child listens as his father teaches him "A Gentleman's Game" How relevant it is to take care of your things. This is hard to stomach seeing that it appears Dad, is a pushover. Price is an accountant, who has invested a nice sum to join a prestigious country club. He decides that maybe Timmy could learn how to play golf. Before seeing if he had a niche for it, decides maybe being a caddy would be more fruitful.

Unbeknownst to dad, Timmy Price (Mason Gamble) seems to have a promising future in golf and it's not long before he's considered "a trophy." Foster considered one of the elite golfer's in his day is a golf teacher. As Timmy seeks him out he learns small trades from him, and they grow as friends with the other helping the other to make transitions in the others life.

Timmy and his father have somewhat of a strained relationship, and it seems that as his golf improves it helps the two connect. Dad is also given the opportunity to reestablish himself in his son's eyes as he finally stands up instead of being intimidated by the "HAVE'S!"

We watch as Timmy experiences a crush with the water girl; and friendships with the other caddies. Golf may seem like the most important issue here, yet it was more of an analogy about choices that life has to offer.

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Pure 80's Excitement!
No better than begging at the table, doggie
"Don't you forget about me..."
Why bother?
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The Breakfast Club
Starring: Mary Christian , Perry Crawford , Ron Dean , Emilio Estevez , and Tim Gamble
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: 078322687X
Release Date: 1998-04-29

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Pure 80's Excitement!.......2007-09-17

Ally Sheedy! Molly Ringwald! Emilio Estevez! Judd Nelson! Does it get more 80's than that? I don't think so. One of the best teen movies of the 80's; it not the very best!

No better than begging at the table, doggie.......2007-09-02

"Don't you forget about me...".......2007-08-31

Why bother?.......2007-08-20