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Way overhyped
on January 5, 2008
Posted by: tbirdhammer
from Los Angeles
Buyer be ware! This movie is NOT on the same bar as Lord of the Rings. Nor is it worth the 3 awards it was given. This movie is more on the same bar as "The Secret Garden" with excerpts from "Harry Potter". Although the story wasn't a bad one, it still does not have the depth of the great master works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, or any of the other great masters of the fantasy realm. Instead it is more of a war story with a touch of a little girls' fantasy of how she's going to escape this horrible world that she has been forced to live in. Sound familiar? Just another take on an old story. Very disappointed that this movie did not live up to the hype. Unnecessary gore, the side story was way more developed than the main premise, and of course, if I were to watch something so poor, I sure wouldn't want to watch it in Spanish!
What's great about it: Good cinemetography
What's not so great: Shallow fantasy world
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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emotional twister
on October 5, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
An excellent movie with great visuals of the forbidden city and its' deffence. There are few action sequences so I would classify this as more of a drama martial arts movie, doused in the traditions of the royal family, and their bloody ambitions. I'm glad I own it, but not my favorite martial arts movie right now.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Excellant Story
on September 22, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
I'm always pleasantly surprised with Edward Nortons' performances. Ever since Death to Smoochie I have been a big fan. In this suspense mystery, he does a dazzling performance as a magician who traveled all of Europa learning the craft of illusion. Returning home for his childhood love events begin to unfold in a most disconcerting way. Props to the writers and director of this one. Oh, and Jessica Biel, you're a hottie!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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An immigrant fleeing the war that ravages his tiny Eastern European homeland finds himself stuck in the terminal of one of New York City's airports when the time of his landing coincides precisely with the point at which the war causes his nation of origin to no longer exist, meaning that his passport and paperwork are no longer valid. Direction Steven Spielberg Actors Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride, Diego Luna, Stanley Tucci, Special Features 1.85 1, Anamorphic 16x9, Widescreen . Language English / Add. French / Sub. English, French, Spanish Year 2004 Runtime 128 minutes.
 
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Soo Funny
on September 21, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
Here we have another classic example of why Tom Hanks is considered an elite actor. Set in New Yorks' busy JFK international airport Tom plays a Russian national coming to America to complete a promise he made to his dad. But while he's in midair a civil war breaks out in his home country. Unable to return home and unable to get his visa authorized, he's forced to stay in the terminal. But while he's making an enemy of the acting director of security affairs, he meets a beautiful woman, makes friends of the airport rejects, and causes the whole airport to fall in love with him. Great movie with really great comedy. What more could we expect from Mr Hanks?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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recommend with warning
on September 20, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
Ever wonder how Hannibal Lector got so messed up? Well here it is folks, no more questions after this one. Excellent story line in this movie shot in the traditional classy Hannibal style. Going from a young Hannibal in the middle of World War 2 on the Russian front to his early adulthood, you will be left with shivers running down your spine. Another movie that leaves you wondering what kind of a mind comes up with this stuff?!? Deffinately not for the kiddies. Not my favorite in the Lector series but a superbly done prequal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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great value
on September 19, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
This set is well worth the price. For although the Mummy trilogy is not my favorite set of movies, they do have good entertainment value. And if you do love the Mummy then this is an excellent bargain. You get the 2 mummy movies, with with some entertaining extra features, and you also get The Scorpion King with all the extra features as well. For all you Rock fans he's got a commentary with the film, and the man or myth thing is pretty interesting. There's also music videos from Live and Godsmack. All together another good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Like its prequel, the "director's cut" DVD of Aliens is packed full of special features, and is a very high-quality presentation of the film as well. Most notably missing from the disc's special features is a commentary track with director James Cameron, but this is compensated for by an extended onscreen interview conducted just prior to the film's release. Other extras include an extensive still photo/concept art section detailing every aspect of the film, behind-the-scenes footage, theatrical trailers, and best of all, almost 20 minutes of essential, restored footage. Technically, the film has received first-class treatment as well, with a beautiful anamorphic transfer digitally remastered in THX. Aliens won several awards for visual effects, including an Academy Award, and the disc's producers have taken great pains to preserve these visuals in as pristine a manner as possible. There is almost no spotting or pixilation on the transfer, and the colors are well balanced with deep blacks and non-bleeding lights. The soundtrack has been faithfully reproduced and remastered in digital 5.1 THX, which serves the many action scenes well and creates a strong, eerie surround presence. Between the excellent transfer and comprehensive extras package, this disc is the definitive version of Aliens.
 
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The best Alien movie
on September 18, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
One of Ridley Scotts' greatest masterpieces, this film is textbook if you are looking to make a great sequal to an established film. With extended scenes to complete the vision that the director had in mind, this film now holds a place in my 10 most watched movies. Reprising the role of Ripley, Sigourney Weaver, lost in space after an alien killed her entire crew and forced her to destroy her craft, finds herself being prosecuted by the corporation for the unexplained destruction of her spacecraft and its' precious cargo. But when a colony loses contact with earth on the same planet she claimed the creature had come from, the company recruits her to join a military task force to land and assess the situation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Eight years after its release, The Fifth Element finally gets the love it deserves on DVD with this Ultimate Edition from Columbia TriStar. Released in tandem with a two-disc of another Luc Besson masterpiece, Leon: The Professional, The Fifth Element boasts the same Superbit transfer from the 2001 release, and the film looks and sounds simply incredible on whichever system you're running. With utterly amazing levels of detail and color saturation, the 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen image will astound you over and over again, while the 5.1 Dolby and DTS tracks will leave you with your jaw on the floor long after the action is over and love has conquered all. Packaged as a two-disc, the first is dedicated solely to the film, with one exception -- a fact trivia track packed with trivia and ridiculous humor that somehow fits the film's goofy tone. The second disc is stuffed with enticing extras that boast featurettes, galleries, test footage, interviews, and outtakes. The supplemental disc starts off with the visual side of the film as it focuses on the two graphic artists on whose vision the story was originally based. Jean-Claude M~zi~res and Jean Moebius Giraud are two of the most renowned comic artists in France, and their interviews here are the highlight of the disc. The rest of the extras cover all other aspects of the production; from the digital aspects to the makeup and costumes, each department is thoroughly explored, including some extremely rare test footage of deleted scenes, along with never-before-seen interviews and countless behind-the-scenes glimpses. There are only two drawbacks to the entire package: one, that Luc Besson refused to supply either a commentary or interviews for the discs, and two, that the production felt the need to use one of the most annoying voice-over artists for the featurettes (the guy sounds like he's voiced one too many E! Entertainment Spring Break specials). All in all, though, this release is one wallop of a good time that's worthy of being on anyone's DVD shelf.
 
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Bruce at his best
on September 17, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
One of my favorite Bruce Willis movies that also happens to have one of the hottest co-stars ever, Milla Jovovich, looking her best(in my opinion). It also features Chris Tucker in one of his funniest and most memorable rolls. With beautiful sets full of color that take you from ancient Egyptian ruins, to space, and then back again, this story will keep the movie lover coming back for more.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Fantastic Ride
on September 16, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
What an excellently done movie. Spectacular special effects drawing on many elements from the books to create a flowing storyline that leaves one laughing hysterically, and yet at the same time considering the meaning of life, the universe, and everything. Wish they would make more of these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Alien vs. Predator crashes to Earth in this widescreen edition of 20th Century Fox's long-awaited intergalactic boxing match. With an anamorphic 2.35:1 widescreen image and both 5.1 Dolby and DTS tracks, the look and sound are impressive, offering a fitting presentation of the film's best qualities -- its dark photography and loud soundtrack. Extras on the disc begin with a director and actors commentary featuring Paul W.S. Anderson and his stars Lance Henriksen and Sanaa Lathan. Sadly, even if you stand by the film, you still might be annoyed at the level of praise that gets thrown around throughout the track. From Henriksen waxing Anderson's car every other second to both of them going gaga over the very un-incredible Lathan, the talk feels more like a bubbly love session than anything else. The other commentary comes from visual effects supervisor John Bruno and creature effects designers/creators Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr., and it's informative as to what effects are what, but good for little else. Not only do you have to put up with both sets of effects people competing over credit for certain shots, but there's also a bit of ego-driven babble from Gillis as he continues to hold his mantle as the official Alien actor (this being his third film in the monster's shoes). The rest of the extras begin with an extended version of the film, though don't be expecting the R-rated violent cut of the film, which Anderson was rumored to have been forced to cut down weeks before the release. Instead, you get an extended opening scene of a Predator hunting down an Antarctic colonist in 1904 that is about 90 seconds long -- and that's it. You wonder why they didn't file that just in the deleted scenes section, which isn't too much to call home about in the first place. A 22-minute making-of is also supplied, though even that is basically made up of footage already released on the web before the movie's release. Other than that, only one other feature stands out from the rest of the extras, which include a ridiculous Superbowl spot and other Fox TV trailers, and that is the gallery of Alien vs. Predator comic covers from Dark Horse Comics. With 35 covers inside the gallery, this ode to all of the various mini-series is one of the most comprehensive things on the entire disc, which in a way, sums up this entire release in a sad kind of way.
 
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well done
on September 15, 2007
Posted by: tbirdhammer
I was worried when I heard they were going to do an Alien Vs Predator movie. But they did really well on this one. The story moves along pretty well and the effects are excellent. I enjoyed watching the film with the commentary with the director and Lance Henricksen and Sanaa Lathan as well. It was pretty entertaining.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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