Don Movie Reviews

This movie is for kids, and in that sense, it does a fine job. Not too scary, a little silly/funny, but a moving storyline. There are some oddities that probably resulted from translation, and it may be more compelling in its native language (some of the songs seemed particularly odd), but it was, all in all, an engaging and entertaining movie.

This Hong Kong production is an interesting change of pace from Japanese anime.

The plot is bizzare view of ghosts, ghost busters and life paths. A clue to understanding this film is identifying the "standard" life path and how the ghosts are opting out.

The animation style consists of 2-D characters on a 3-D computer generated background. I found it impressively surreal, but exhibiting an element of harshness. It was less ethereal than the reference standard Princess Mononoke (2-D characters on nature paintings background)

Those who prefer English dub should switch the audio to Cantonese for the songs, you'll notice the meter flows better. (I listen in Mandarin with subtitles and switch to Cantonese for the songs)

This isn't really "anime" by otaku definition. I give it a good score for its unique Chinese flavor not found in other animated films. Not quite a masterpiece, but worth seeing.

Dumped by his girlfriend, debt collector Ning, with his pet dog, Solid Gold, wanders heartbroken through the countryside until he encounters a beautiful spirit named Sui Seen in a dangerous ghost town. After rescuing him from the inhabitants of the town, Sui Seen appears ready to surrender Ning's soul to her mistress, the demonic, soul-eating Madame Trunk.

Because of Ning's persistence and his lovable demeanor, she finally grows to care for him. Barely escaping the clutches of the Tree Demon, Ning and Sui Seen finds themselves pursued by a pair of ghost-hunting monks by the name of White Cloud and Ten Miles. Racing for the Reincarnation Gate on a ghost train, the two hope to start a new life together.

One unforgettable tale it is with great graphics, dubbed voices, story and everything!

This one was typically frustrating--Gohan SHOULD have creamed Buu, but didn't(same old story on DBZ). I watch in English with the Japanese subtitles running to compare the differences & I have to say I liked some of the English lines better--Funimation pushed the head games much more than the original Japanese subtitles indicate--Piccolo WOULD use psych games on Gohan very effectively. One could hear Piccolo in the lines--forget that Goten & Trunks, being fused, wouldn't be having individual thougts, but Gohan doesn't know that--the audience saw that back at Kami's place.

this one is rather clichee because there is always someone coming to save the day. if not Goku its Gohan. this time its Gohan. His hidden powers have been awaken, he is now Mystic Gohan. to everyone's surprise, Buu was already aware that Gohan was coming due to the fact that Buu can now sense Kai Energies. Gohan still proves that he is the strongest. Realizing this, buu self destructs to buy time so that he can get the opportunity to obsorb the fused trunks and goten as well as picolo. when Buu obsorbs the two, he transforms into super Buu, its trouble for Gohan because he has to deal with the mind of Piccolo, the strength and tricks of Gotenks, and the indestructable body of Buu!

In "A Whole New Gohan" We finally get to see what the Old Kai awoke in from within Gohan and while it is impressive it seemed like it took far to long for the fighting to begin. but when it did Gohan clearly had the advantage.
In "Search For Survivors" Gohan and Buu continue the fighting wich intesifies a little until Buu ends it abruptly. Even though the z fighters (or whats left of them) know somethings up they go in search for any surviving humans. Until buu returns and challenges someone other than Gohan.
Finally the last episode on the movie "Majin Buu Transformers" Gohan has his hands full with buu, who after absorbing the remaining z fighters, attacks him both physically and mentally, and both are a little too effective. this one is my favorite episode on the movie. overall full of action and well paced.

This movie was not what you would really call all that great in several respects. The believability, for one, hoovers around zero - the tunnel scene comes to mind. The characters really are not that great, either. The villainous inspector with his henchmen and the bumbling detective were funny in themselves but they were annoying, too. However, this movie in the Herbie series, was probably next-best to "The Love Bug" since Dean Jones is back and Don Knotts provides some classic scenes as well. Darcy is ok as well, but I found her character to be distracting and not all that necessary to the plot. If you want some laughs, this movie will provide them but don't expect anything very serious or believable.

Not only is this Herbie Car alive and wins all the races, but now in this film He even falls in love , how Cute :)

Jim Dougles is back with a new Mechanic and they are off to France. A stolen gem ends up in Herbie and jewel thieves are going mad to get it. There are lots of funny people in this film , its great. Also 2 Race Car Drivers that give Jim a hard time , one in a Red Car , one in a Black Car.

Jim ends up falling in love with the Girl who drives the light-blue Lancia in the races the same Car Herbie falls in Love with , its so funny and sweat :) This has lots of cool and funny stuff in this movie, and the jewel thieves who seem to never get a break, I enjoy these Herbie films so much >

Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo is the third movie in the Love Bug series and overall the second best. It takes place 12 years after the Love Bug as Jim Douglas tries to make a comeback with Herbie and a new mechanic, Wheely Applegate. Along the way, two jewel thieves hide a $6 million dollar jewel in Herbie's gas tank which they try and retrieve throughout the movie. Another subplot has Herbie falling in love with a car driven by Diane Darcy, the only female driver in the Trans France race. While at times the subplots slow the movie down, it is still very enjoyable. The movie returns to the roots of the Love Bug with the story focusing mostly on the racing where Herbie Rides Again and Herbie Goes Bananas go off on their own stories. Both are decent but the racing story is missed. In Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo the racing scenes are very well done during the qualifying rounds and also the Trans Fran.

Dean Jones returns as Jim Douglas and gives another good performance as the driver who fully believes in Herbie and his ability now. Don Knotts plays Wheely Applegate, Herbie's mechanic, and is very good with several funny scenes. Jones and Knotts have good chemistry together throughout. Julie Sommars is pretty good as Dianne Darcy, Roy Kinnear and Bernard Fox are funny as the bumbling thieves trying to get their diamond back, Jacques Martin plays the police inspector with alterior motives, Xavier Saint Macary as Lt. Fontenoy, the police officer trying to solve the case, and Eric Braeden as Bruno, the driver who tries over and over again to prevent Herbie from winning the race. I hope that Disney puts this and many other classics out on DVD since it is harder and harder to find VHS copies of so many movies. The Special Edition DVD for the Love Bug was great and should not be missed. This is a really fun movie that is right up there with the Love Bug that shouldn't be missed for Herbie fans everywhere!

Along with a few others, Steven SODERBERGH is one of the last authors-directors of the american cinema of today. He has the same problems than, before him, an Orson Welles or, closer from us, a John Sayles : how to present something personal and original and to make money and stay in the business ?

The structure of THE UNDERNEATH, a loose remake of Robert Siodmak's CRISS CROSS, is very interesting. Flashbacks and flashbacks in the flashbacks. It's not as literary as it seems and, at least, it keeps the audience awake without any need of explosions.

Soderbergh does an excellent work with his camera which, in its movements, often reflects the state of mind of the hero, Peter Gallagher. The scene in the hospital, in the last part of the movie, is, technically speaking, an achievement.

Bonus features are of above average-quality with an interesting comparison between the letter-box and the pan and scan version.

A should have a second chance DVD.

I usually don't watch suspense movies over and over again, but this one does.
The main character, played by Peter Gallagher, has serious integrity issues and a shady past, but you wouldn't know by his charm. He is a drifter running out of second chances, what will happen next? Will he give into temptation again? Has he finally met his match?
Watch and it a see

I have read the other reviews of this film and I am disappointed. Certainly, the film's narrative style contains jumps from one time period to the next. But that would only be interesting if the script and performances were interesting, too. And they are excellent. The film screwdly portrays the hero as a witty, angst-ridden nihilist surrounded by other nihilists (Tommy D and the hero's ex)who are one, and two, steps ahead of the hero, respectively (of course the Joe-Don Baker figure is three steps ahead). The unpretentious psychological depths of the film are one of its strongest features: Michael wears his Dad's suit to his mother's wedding, misuses the word "divorce" for marry" with respect to his mother. The homely, trite, but nevertheless tender relation between the mother and her new husband is a wonderful counterweight to Michael and Rachel's wicked (though much sexier) egotism. Settled age, age that has seen its limits, lived a lot, and wants the pleasures of company and routine are counterpoised to Rachel's cunning, calculating, perverse ambition. The brother figure - brilliantly acted - is an alternative to Michael - for he is dutiful to his mother and law-abiding. And yet, he also simmers with plots, and secretly envies his brother's bad-boy charm, good looks, and way with women. Michael tells his brother, in effect, that only the exhilirating, selfish highs make life worth living: winning a bet, seduction, etc. "There's what you want, and there's what's good for you. And they never meet." That's pretty good writing, and a good example of the diamond-hard-boiled phrasing that this excellent work is full of. I really detest pseudo-knowledgeable film reviews that tell you "the plot lags" or that there are "flashbacks-within-flashbacks." Who cares about special effects for their own sake? This is a movie that brilliantly weds selfishness with our common existential yearning for more and more possibility. It is a morality tale to the extent that it shows how destructive can be the pursuit of total ego-gratification, but it shows us this without also denying that Mom's tranquillity and comfort in old age consists in a vacant stare into the television, hoping to win the lottery. A watered down form of the same despair her son expresses through gambling, irony, and deceipt. A magnificent film.

Considering the high pitched voice of Kathy Ireland and a B-class plot line, this movie ranks amoung the top in my cheesey B-class movie collection. In another time, another place this was a great movie.

If you like B-Movies, like Kathy Ireland or both then you will like this movie. Except for Wanda's (Kathy Ireland) high pitched voice, I thought it was kind of cute. It is a funny, science fiction adventure with a little romance thrown in.

I really like Alien From L.A. Maybe It's because I like Kathy Ireland's sweet little voice? They used to show this often on HBO/Cinemax & Showtime in the early 1990's. It was a fun way to waste 90 minutes on a summer afternoon.

Sure, Alien From L.A. is a complete fantasy and way over the top but it has a certain charm to it that I really love. It often has that Roger Corman B-Movie "cult atmosphere" going for it. Personally I wouldn't change a thing about this movie. It is so much better than similar types of films released in the last few years.

Most people probably don't like this film because it seems so unrealistic and cheesy. I think that it was really meant to be satirical comedy, and only a limited percentage of viewers will actually "get" it. You don't have to really believe the things happening in the story could really happen...after all, it is only a fantasy movie!

As for the new DVD from MGM...They've done yet another admirable job on this release. It is in full-screen format, but that may possibly be it's original format. This is actually the way many movies are shot, some are later "matted" for theaters. The Picture quality and Dolby 2.0 Surround track are just about as good as could be hoped for on the DVD format. It is vastly superior to the old VHS video I used to have of Alien From L.A. THANK YOU MGM!!!!!!

Thankfully, I got this DVD pretty cheap, cos I wouldn't have liked to buy it at full price. I got it as one of four - along with 'Along For The Ride', 'Across The Tracks' and 'Deadfall'. I never knew Brotherhood of Justice was a TV 'movie' until the credits started - you know how a TV movie always has those horrible credits? No wonder I couldn't find anything about it in cinema stuff.

It's your basic storyline: a few guys think they can rid their school of all the lowlifes and drug dealers and what not. They think they're the police. They take it upon themselves to do this, and it all goes horribly wrong.

Keanu Reeves is the main focus of the film, playing Derek. He has a girlfriend, and he seems to me, to be totally possessive of her. Having to see her during school, meet her for lunch, meet her after school, meet her after work . . . And then acts all jealous when she starts working with Kiefer Sutherland's character, who wouldn't be that much of a [danger], until Derek started acting [silly]. You could tell that relationship would go into meltdown pretty quickly.

Most of this film's actors were unknowns, though some of them went on to become big in the movie world. Billy Zane (who becomes the big head during Brotherhood of Justice) went on to star in the 'Back To The Future' trilogy, that film with Nicole Kidman 'Dead Calm', and played the snooty Cal Hockley in 'Titanic'. Kiefer Sutherland has made a name for himself recently, starring in the TV series '24'. And Keanu Reeves . . . Well; I could go on forever with him, couldn't I? He has starred in a few turkeys in his time, and has made a name for himself from movies such as 'Speed', 'Johnny Mnemonic', 'Matrix', 'A Walk In The Clouds', and the 'Bill & Ted' movies. You decide which ones were the turkeys!

Contrary to what SOME people say, Keanu Reeves is not "wooden" in all his films. Although, I'm sorry, to say, he is in this film. In his defence, it was one of his early films. He acts wooden, and his lines are just spoken without any emotion. And with that bad 80s haircut, and clothes . . .

This film isn't really worth watching, unless you're a big fan of Keanu Reeves. It won't be easy to find either, considering it's a TV movie, and is not well known.

Keanu gives a good early performance as the rich boy vigilante Derek, who never puts a foot wrong.

He's the high school joke, has a great girlfriend and life is sweet.

But for him and his gang of 'do gooders' that isn't enough. They want to rule the world and won't let anything stand in their way.

The end doesn't justify the means and they get caught in the end...

My favourite line is 'I don't mean to burst your bubble' when Derek's younger idealistic brother asks him if he's in 'The Brotherhood'. How the young look up to their elders

Kellye Joy is right in saying that youngsters should see this lesson is morals. It will give them a sense of right from wrong.

If you have children, this would be a very good movie to teach them a lesson with.

Talented Keanu Reeves convincingly plays Derek, a quarterback and natural born leader of a group who later call themselves "The Brotherhood of Justice." They form after a senior high school meeting led by the Principal, discusses vandalism and thefts going on at their school. He doesn't realize he is doing it, but he's really what started this "mess" in the first place.

The "revenge" begins controlled. It actually makes sense at first; but violence just grows like a brush fire. Each "punishment" by the brotherhood gets more violent. Derek, played by Keanu, calls it stops and not a second too late.

The ending is very good; parents will be proud to see justice done. I recommend you sit down and watch this entire movie with your children, explaining and answering questions as the movie progresses. There are some excellent role models to watch; not only Keanu Reeves, but Lori Loughlin and Kiefer Sutherland as well.

"The Brotherhood of Justice" is rated M for mature audiences. Whether you're an adolescent, teen or adult (single or married); everyone can relate to and get something out of this movie. I highly recommend buying this one.

The first episode and a half weren't that exciting. Kids "fight" in the junior division and it's really not that exciting until the finals: Goten VS Trunks. It's a great fight between the two and definitely worth seeing. The menu is animated and has lots of options.

This dvd contains 3 episodes:

Episode 195:The World Tournement: The World Martial Arts tournment has begun, and first the Junior Divison will be held [Affter a hilarious little video about the Cell Games]. Goten and Trunks,The Son Of Goku and The Son Of Vegeta, quickly defeat their first oppenets in this clash between kids!

Episode 196:Trunks Vs.Goten: The two young Super Sayins, Trunks and Goten quickly make their way up to the finals.And guess who goes head to head in the final round?You`re right, the Son Of Vegeta and The Son Of Goku! The huge clash between the two Super Sayins finnaly commense!

Episode 197:Best Of The Boys:Part 2 of the clash of Goten and Trunks continues. But the battle is just heating up!Though forbidden to go Super Sayin by Goku, a few tricks are still up the two boy`s sleeves. Who will be the victor of the two powerful, but young warrior`s clash?

This DVD starts out the world tounament (the tenkaichi budokai) and is VERY funny. If you like the other World Touney DVD's, you'll like this one. Its teh junior division, and in teh final are Trunks and Goten. A good fight, and a funny episode. This is worth buying.

While dragonball gt was a completely different series that wasn't quite planned, this series ended wrong.

Instead of ending this series with a happy ending that tied things up, they decided they were going to make MORE episodes instead of just ending it. I loved dragonball z, but then they started repeating a theme.
Step 1: Find a way to beat your opponent
Step 2: Play around with your opponent for 3-5 episodes
Step 3: Decide finally kill your opponent, but learn that he has now figured out a way to beat you!
Step 4: Repeat steps over again.
Sadly, for those of you who haven't seen the majin buu series...
They could of destroyed majin buu thousands of times. Goku even says, "I could of destroyed him, but I really wanted to let the boys do it." Are you kidding me? Basically every character becomes annoying in the Majin Buu saga. When I say every character, I mean Piccolo and Krillin. Mostly because they have to say everything thats obvious like, "O MY GOD HOW CAN GOKU GIVE OFF THAT MUCH ENERGY!" or things like, "GUYS, GOKU JUST TRANSFORMED!". Honestly, the series goes downhill in the majin buu saga. This dvd has one or 2 good fights, but then they decide to make it have no ending. Seriously, the ending doesn't tell you what happens to anyone.

No, the cell saga was good but this dvd ends the great DBZ in no way what-so-ever. I would suggest you lower your standards for the so-called great ending...
So you know, I am not joking when I say that this dvd ends the series in no way at all, but it does prolong it for even longer into a series called Dragonball GT(which is really bad compared to DBZ and DB).

Great, save for leaving some loose ends to the tournament thus the rating.

It's sad but all good things have to come to and end. After over 400 episodes start from the original DB, the series manages to come to an end that leaves the audience hungry for more. This is incredible in anime, where the average series is about 30 episodes. Despite GT, which is not a bad series, DB started with Akira Toriyama and in my opinion, ended with him. GT has great animation and moments which capture the essense of DB , but it's just not the same. This is the true ending of the epic DB saga and it does not disapoint. Although, the 1st episode, where Gokou protects the dinosaur egg is boring at times (even though Chi-Chi's dancing is far from boring), the Tenchiaki tournament is exciting and the only right way to finish DBZ,which has had so many of these tournaments. The fruity guy fighter hitting on Trunks, Vegita (with his back turned) knocking some punk ... kid 10 miles away, and Pan (Gohan and Videl's daughter) are all funny. The final fight between Gokou and the reincarnation of Majin Buu, Ubuu, is the kind of fight that reminds us why we love this series so much. If there wasn't an Evangelion or Cowboy Bebop, DBZ would arguably be the greatest anime series of all time. 4 star DVD, 5 stars of sadness

this dvd is alright its got some straight videos i bought it and its worth the buy for that eazy-e video "real compton city g's" its eazys responce to dre day and i just love that video because eazy gets back at dre for that little eazy wanna be running around in the video man i love that video and its the only reasosn i bought it the 2pac video is pretty cool so is the wu tang clan one and the ice cube one. Im a big nwa fan(muthaf the reunion because its not the same without eazy ) the straight outta compton video was ok but it would have been better if the song was the hardcore version that they have in the cd and the radio edit thats another problem that this dvd has why not pass the video with the original version of the song and not the radio edit and also they block to much stuff in the eazy e video. but if your a big eazy e fan like me its worth the buy for that eazy e video.

This movie in many ways can be compared to another and far superior documentary on the form and shape of Hip-Hop. And Ya Don't Stop:.. is just MTV in a DVD. There are some rare videos of Pac and Eazy, and to hard-core fans these videos would be enough to purchase the DVD. But if one is looking for a documentary on Hip-Hop and exploring it's roots in American cuture this is not the DVD for you.

This dvd is really good and a must have item for rap-hiphop lovers. The sound and video quality is good. You wont be able to stand still while watching this dvd !!

I will keep this simple, for those who don't seem to get it. This movie was not near as good as the first one. Without Tucker this movie was destined to fail. Second, this movie seems to be saying, if your strapped for cash, go steal it from your neighbor, bad move. Some parts were funny, but all in all it was a waste.

IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE ALL THE MOVIES IN A BOX SET. THEY ARE ALL CLASSIC DVD'S.

These movies are 2 of the most funniest movies i have ever seen. These are a must buy!!!!!! I can't wait for the third one sometime next year.