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Mike (Jon Favreau)has just broken up with his longtime girlfriend. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot seem to get out of the depressive state that he is in. So his smooth, fast-talking friend Trent (Vince Vaughn)decides he will do whatever it takes to show Mike a good time. Trent's vast array of cheering up techniques is filled with everything from laughing over martinis in a cocktail lounge, to picking up beautiful babies on their way to Las Vegas. Whatever it may be, these young "Swingers" are determined to re-write the rules on dating.

"Swingers" is without a doubt one of the funniest films to come out of the 90's, and it truly captures the dating scene of today. Jon Favreau wrote the amazing script. It provides for tons of killer dialogue which includes one of the most memorable lines of all time "You are so money, and you don't even know it." This film made me laugh harder than I ever have before. The most memorable scene is when Jon Favreau repeatedly calls the answering machine because it keeps hanging up on him. It goes on for about five minutes, until the woman finally picks up, and tells him to never call her again. It had me in tears from laughing so hard. The performances are what make this film succeed. Jon Favreau is amazing as Mike. He will make you feel sorry for him, and make you laugh at the same time with how bad his luck is. Vince Vaughn obviously gives the best performance as Trent. His advice on dating, and his smooth, player-like nature is the reason he became one of my all time favorite characters. Heather Grahm, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, and Alex Desert are all outstanding as the supporting cast.

All I can say is thank you Miramax for releasing the Collector's Series DVD!! The DVD is simply amazing, and lets you see the film in a whole new light. My favorite special feature is the illustrated action commentary with Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn. Another great bonus is an original documentary on the making of the film entitled "Making it in Hollywood." It takes an in depth look into : the writing of the story, getting the film made, and the "Swingers" culture. You also get a short film entitled
"Swingblade", deleted scenes, and a gag reel. The special features are worth the price alone! Do yourself a favor and buy this DVD, because you will not be dissapointed.

It brought the dive bars back from the dead and pissed off everyone that used to go to them to get away from the retro dorks who have to flock to them now and annoy everyone. Thanks John.
Above it all this movie shows how love eats us up and spits us out and then we forget all about that pain we'd been carrying around.

this one is swinging with its wing music and lively cast of great stars. Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau boogie in there parts as swingers who are looking for some action, and Jon Favreau's guy is going threw a terrible breakup. other cool cats in this one are the lovely Heather Graham(meow) and Ron Livinston(from Office Space and Campfire Tales).

Neg Ryan is amazing here. Her fake orgasm alone is terrific. Billy Crystal gives possibly his greatest performance here. Nice plot, nice premise, good characters. Solid film. Solid fun.

I'm not a particular fan of either Crystal or Ryan. They have their rare moments, and fortunately, those moments appear here. Quirky, amusing, though the ending is a bit sappy. I bought this for a long-time female friend and she seemed to enjoy it. Hopefully that didn't add a sexist tint to my review.

This movie is an inspiration. It's full of whit and humor that applies to real life. Love is a trickey thing and this movie amplifies that thought to its max. Mabey men and women realy can be friends, even if it takes forever to discover this. watch this movie with someone you love. It will be worth it.

I'd never really heard of this movie. I knew the name of it, but I couldn't have told you who was in it or anything before watching it. And then I discovered it was hilarious! Steve Martin was great in this, and John Candy surpasses himself! It reminded me slightly of Forces of Nature, which I think based itself on this movie. This film was good quality, and really made me laugh. When John & Steve share a room at the motel, that's really funny. And the taxi scenes near the beginning (with an unrecognisable Kevin Bacon - well, I didn't recognise him!) are predictable but funny. Everyone should see this movie at least once, if not more, cos its so funny, and will have you recalling scenes in your head for a long time afterwards.

Steve Martin and the late John Candy team up for this hilarious comedy PLANES,TRAINS and AUTOMOBILES. There's a cameo by Kevin Bacon who grabs a cab in the heavy New York City traffic. Bacon starred in SHE'S HAVING A BABY filmed around the same time as this film. Neal Page(Martin) is a marketing executive who plans to return home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. Neal grabs a cab,throwing out Del Griffith(Candy) who was about to enter the cab. Salesman Griffith and Page meet in an airport about to fly to Chicago. Massive storms forced the Chicago flight to be canceled so the two end up in Wichita,Kansas. Page and Griffith check in at the Braidwood Inn. They both take out their credit cards to pay,thus their respective cards accidentally end up in the other's wallet! Page and Griffith share a room since it was the only available room left. They sleep together,thus Page becomes annoyed by Griffith's loud snoring. Page became so angry that he impulsively got up and prepared to get dressed and leave. The pair end up in a heated argument over Griffith's behavior and imcompetence. Page's anger subsides so he undresses again and goes back to bed. Come daylight,Griffith is dreaming that he's embracing his late wife. He gently kisses Page's ear and Page is holding Griffith's hand. So Neal and Del make their plans on how to get home safely and quickly. One point in the film shows an angry Neal upset with an agent at a rent-a-car company("YOU CAN GET ME A F---ING DATSUN,A F---ING TOYOTA,A F---ING BUICK,A F---ING MUSTANG! FOUR F---ING WHEELS AND A SEAT!") What happens next? Del shows up in a car he's renting. Incompetent Del finishes smoking a cigarette that when he was about to toss the still-burning butt out the window,it accidentally ended up in the back seat of the car. The car becomes ablaze and even worse,Neal's wallet was in the glove compartment with his credit card back in it. All the glove compartment contents burned in the fire. Now Neal is really furious with Del. Neither had $42.50 to check in for the night at a nearby motel so Neal comes up with $17 cash and a wrist watch. The on-duty manager accepts Neal's alternate payment. When Del comes up with $2 cash and a nicer-looking watch,the manager refuses and "says goodnight". Del is freezing to death outside in his charred rent-a-car until Neal invites him to share his room. Come Thanksgiving Day,despite all the aggravation and struggling,Neal arrives home in Chicago safe and sound. Del is with him. Del confessed that he is homeless and lost his wife. That was why Del said in one scene,"I haven't been home in years." His business of selling shower curtain rings is what is keeping him financially stable and clean. The end theme is "Everytime You Go Away" written by Daryl Hall of the rock/pop duo Hall and Oates and was a minor hit for them and later a bigger hit for Paul Young. This film was directed by John Hughes who also directed SHE'S HAVING A BABY and would later direct CURLY SUE. Listen for an audio excerpt from SHE'S HAVING A BABY. It's an argument between Bacon and Elizabeth McGovern. I dedicate this film to the memory of John Candy who died in 1994 at age 43 of a heart attack.

This movie is wow. Awesome. John Candy stars with Steve Martin. These two guys are hilarious together. It goes from John Candy stewaling Steve mArtins taxi in New York to Steve sitting beside Candy on the plane and eneding up going to kanasa and all the way back to chicago. Together. The things these two went through. were very funny. this movie is suitable for anyone except has some swearing

Overall the quality of the transfer looks good on my 51 inch TV but two of the episodes had segments that skipped back to the first track. The surround sound was a bit disappointing.

When I watched the pilot when it first aired I couldn't get over the funky hairdo of the Centauri so I never watched it again until I gave the show another chance and bought this boxset. Well, I now have a new favourite TV show that nothing will ever surpass, Not even The Simpsons, Stargate SG-1 or The Saint. I can say this with confidence and great ease. That's how good it is. They will never make another show better. Bonus Features: Audio commentary on episodes "Signs And Portents" & "Chrysalis". Two documentaries. Trailers and other features.
Sad thing is there are no deleted scenes. I suppose they are following the current trend and intend on squeezing more money out of us a few years on down the road. So typical.

As the start of the Babylon 5 series, this first season, titled "Signs and Portents" is aptly named. So many things in the first season are revisited in other seasons...the reappearance of Babylon 4 in "Babylon Squared" for instance.
In my humble opinion, Babylon 5 is the best science fiction ever produced on television so far...and I am a loyal Star Trek fan!
Definitely worth the price.

love it, if you like Jackie Chan you have too gat the two set! Debbie Cutright from wv

This movie is great. This film features some of the greatest fight scenes of all time. Drunken fighting is such an odd and unorthodox fighting style, that you can't help but me mesmerized at Jackie Chan showing you what it's all about. I can't think of a better movie for a Jackie Chan or martial arts fan to own. Except for a few Bruce Lee classics, this is probably the greatest martial arts film ever released.

This is another one of his brilliant creations. I must have watched this 4-5 times since I bought it.
I even took this with me as i went to babysit, two very lively boys, who watch cartoon network, fishing channel and sports. This one really got their attention, and gave me 2 hours of peace, as they laughed at the jokes and awed at this movie.
I think this can be appreciated by anyone. I loved Anita Mui, she played Jackie's step-mother, she's funny, and she can fight, watch out for her.
The humore here is great.

I saw bits and pieces of this movie a few years ago, and didn't think much of it. Last night I watched it all the way through for the first time. What a ride!

I love the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. Both their characters were so heroic and caring - what a great example!

The movie was just plain on-the-edge-of-your-seat action. It was fast, it was exciting, it was fun.

There wasn't a lot of cussing, but there were several bloody scenes. It wasn't nearly as gory as most similar kinds of movies are, however, which I appreciated.

This isn't going to change your life, but it's certainly a fun few hours.

anyone I know that I got to watch this movie with me Liked it alot!it deserves Five stars,I wish I could go over 5.all of the action and stunts are just absoluteley fantastic.I love Keanu He is pretty awesome in this film,I also loved him as neo that was probably his best role as an actor.And any way Neo and Trinity are such a good couple.But as Jack Travin I kinda like him a little more in SPEED :) Uuhhh...Anyway!The whole plot is. dennis hopper sets a bomb on a elevator and he wants 3 million dollars or he will blow up the elevator and the people in it.The swat team gets there just in time and gets everyone off safely.Then hopper warns Jack that there's a bomb on bus number 2525.Once the bus goes 50 miles an hour the bomb is armed.If it drops below 50 ,it blows up what do you do jack.what do ya do.So he jumps in a guys car and rushes to where the bus is located and is speeding along side it on the freeway while the other guy is driving.So jack jumps on,and from there it goes on and they go through tons of twists and turns.Speed is awesome.some of my faverote parts are when the bus crashes in to the plain and blows up with it.And the 50 foot gap in the freeway.Or when the Subway track isnt finished and they crash out into the streets.I sware to god you will like this movie.

Keanu(aka Neo) is trying to save a bus load of people from trying to blow up from a bomb under neath the bus when it hits 50 mph. who put it there, well the guy who thought was dead but then popped up again, that man is Dennis Hopper. Keanu goes on and trys to keep it from going under 50 and his partner JEff Daniels is trying to figure out where Hopper is but then things go wrong as Hopper gains the upper hand but then Reeves has a trick up his sleeve and gets everyone off the bus and theres some sparks and chemistry between Sandra Bullock. Hopper takes Bullock on a train, Reeves hops on and trys to save Bullock and then Hopper's head goes bye bye. a masterpiece of action cinema with great and memorable scenes(remember the bus jumping that gap, where Hopper's head comes off and where Daniels goes to Hopper's house and then boooommmm!!!!)for Neo fans and fans of the others, you wont be let down. my suggestion, if you watch the 2nd one with Jason Patric in it, I suggest you steer clear of that mess. one of the best of 1994

I'm going to go against the crowd on this one, even if zero out of a hundred avid fans of this movie fail to find my review "helpful." The movie is beautiful to look at. Many of the scenes are masterfully executed, and a number of the performances are wonderful, such as that of the boy prodigy's teacher. Greta Sacchi, while she looks tired (as always)is very sexy (as always). The problem is the script, which presents several pointless stories that are too loosely connected. The central characters in each of these stories are almost always unlikeable, joyless individuals: the near-catatonic little boy, the politically oppressed Chinese woman, and the socially inept and angry-at-everybody "violin expert." Too many things are vague and/or go unanswered; the fate of Busotti's child, whether the violin was actually stolen at one point or given to the servant, whether the great violinist Pope commits suicide, etc. etc. In my opinion, even the "sting" ending is fudged and unclear, with the historical violin clumsily transformed into one of Hitcock's "Mc Guffin's," a red marble in a kind of high-stakes shell game. And the secret of the violin's color is ho-hum and, like everything else in the movie, pointless.

The Lion's Gate Entertainment release of The Red Violin is a stripped down DVD with no extra features whatsoever. How sad. I'd love to see cast information, director commentary and a "making of" featurette. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would love to know the in's and out's about how this wonderful film was put together. Maybe some day we will. It's annoying when studios put out a bare bone DVD, only to sucker consumers a year or two later with a "Special Edition". If that's what Lion's Gate has in mind here, then shame on them. There is another DVD version put out by Universal/MCA in 2000 which has basic extras like production notes, soundtrack information, and trailers. I believe it is currently out of print though. Anyway, the picture and sound quality on this widescreen disc are great. There are English and Spanish subtitles, scene selection and a trailer for the film (as well as other Lion's Gate releases). The film gets 5 stars. The DVD gets a 2. Hopefully this film will get the full DVD treatment it deserves in the future.

I LOVE THIS MOVIE!I am GIGANTIC fan of violins, and when I saw the movie title, I was instantly curious. From the beginning I was hooked. I don't care what anyone else says...THIS MOVIE IS THE BEST MOVIE OF ALL TIME HANDS DOWN!

Just a few things stuck in my head after watching the film:
-The sound of the rain.
-The creaking floor boards as people move around.
-The he-means-business scowl on Clint's half-lit face.
-The gun barrel appearing in the saloon doorway for the showdown.
-The empty whiskey bottle hitting the muddy ground as Clint rides into town to even the score.
-"I ain't like that no more"
-"We all got it coming,kid"

William Munny ( Clint Eastwood), is a former gunslinger who comes out of retirement for one last job. He is joined by his friend and former partner Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman), and a wanna-be gunslinger named "The Schofield Kid" (Jaimz Woolvett). The three set out to Big Whiskey, Wyoming where a group of prostitutes are seeking revenge for one of their own that gets raped, and cut up extremely bad. "Little" Bill Dagget ( Gene Hackman)is the sadistic and corrupt sheriff of Big Whiskey, and is desperate to keep bounty hunters from collecting on the money that the prostitutes are offering. English Bob(Richard Harris), is a legendary gunfighter who rides into town, and is also looking to collect on the reward. English Bob just happens to be an old rival of "Little" Bill's, and Bill is looking to make an example out of him. But the real focus of the film is on Will Munny, and the conflict that he must face within himself. As the story unfolds, Munny tries to convince himself that his return to the life is just temporary. But the consequences of his actions, could last him a lifetime...

"Unforgiven" is one of the finest Westerns ever made. Clint Eastwood succeeded on both sides of the camera with his role of William Munny, and his direction of the film. However, Eastwood is not the only reason for the film's success. The rest of the cast could not have done a better job. Morgan Freeman, Jaimz Woolvett, and Richard Harris all give amazing performances. However the standout performance of the film goes to Gene Hackman as the sadistic sheriff "Little Bill". It is one of the best performances of his career. The musical score is haunting as well as beautiful, and it really drives the film. The cinematography is amazing as well. Everything about the film is perfect. The film was winner of 4 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director - Clint Eastwood and Best Supporting Actor- Gene Hackman.

I was overjoyed when the 10th Anniversary Edition DVD was released. The extras are worth the price alone. Disc 1 features a beautiful transfer of the film, as well as commentary from Eastwood and his biographer Richard Schickel. Disc 2 brings 4 outstanding documentaries which includes interviews with the entire cast, the making of the film, and a lot more. There is also an episode of the TV show "Maverick" co-starring Clint Eastwood. The movie was already a must have on its own. But now with the 10th Anniversary Special Edition, there is no way that you can afford to pass it up!

If I was forced to give one word reviews of everything else I everything else I read, see, hear or play from here on in, that is the one word I would use for Clint Eastwood's incredibly compelling western "Unforgiven." To date, it is the most story driven, theme driven and character driven film I have ever seen, western or otherwise. Beginning with an intense knife attack in a whorehouse and ending with a final, soul-wrenching showdown between Eastwood and Gene Hackman (who won an oscar for his trouble), the film never lets up on its sheer dramatic force or its provoking moral play on violence and its inevitable consequences.

Clint Eastwood plays a hog farmer named William Munny, now leading a relatively normal life after decades of being a feared and remorseless bounty hunter, with his loyal partner, Ned Logan (Morgan Freeman). But Munny now is down on his luck, with the farm struggling. When a chance comes about for a $1000 bounty put up by angry prostitutes from Big Whiskey, Wyoming, Munny and Logan take up the offer, along with a green but eager fellow hunter (Jaimz Woolvett). Meanwhile, in Big Whiskey, the town sherriff, Little Bill Dagget (Hackman) has put a ruthless lid on the bounty, and beats up an old rival who comes looking for it, English Bob (Richard Harris) who by the way shoots chinese men working on the railroad for kicks and giggles.

When I first learned "Unforgiven" was garnered with best picture and best director oscars, I thought it had something to do with Eastwood being the old vanguard that he is and not so much talent oriented. I could not have been more wrong. Eastwoods' direction is outstanding, building scenes of dynamic character development with the hand of a skilled craftsman. Every extra, every flat and otherwise unimportant chracter shows real, human emotion on their face, which is something I have never quite seen on screen before. Eastwoods' direction is aided by excellent, oscar-winning film editing. "Unforgiven" is a prime example of direction and editing working off each to mold scenes of true power, and give the viewer a real sense and feel for the surroundings. And the film is beautifully shot in the stunning scenery near Alberta, Canada. Filmmaking doesn't get much better than "Unforgiven," and Eastwood is far more than just Hollywoods' old vanguard.

This is the kitchiest piece of junk in the entire series. Not only is the plot ridiculously unbelievable - they have to go back in time to get whales because of some strange ship they can't stop from destroying the Earth while searching for its "cousins" - but it is utterly lacking in any of the ST spirit. Though I am a big star trek fan, this is both silly and stupid. But then, I love hard sci fi and deplore this totally predictable, feel-good pap. Not recommended.

This is the highest grossing Star Trek movie to date, and for good reason. It's funny, and has a socially-conscious theme.

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME (Special Edition) is a great edition to the Star Trek collection and for those who enjoy extras and features the second DVD has a lot to offer. There are retrospectives, behind the scenes, histories, graphics, illustrations, deleted scenes and features that include the original cast, crew and some insights from NASA and other scientists.

The DVD extra's are fantastic and filled insight, education and perspectives. Even Eugene Roddenberry, Star Trek's Creator Gene Roddenberrys (Earth II, The Questor Tapes) son makes some interesting commentary on his father.

The movie was the second direction by Leonard Nimoy (Three Men and A Baby, The Good Mother) and written by Harve Bennet, Leonard Nimoy and Nicholas Meyer (The same team responsible for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III: The Search For Spock) and has been the critics, general publics and Star Trek fans favorite of all the Star Trek movies. (That includes The Next Generation features too!)

The story is simple - all the good ones are - mankind is in trouble and our crew of the Starship Enterprise are the only ones who can save humanity. How? They need to go bring two humpback whales back in to the 23rd century. Why? There is an alien space probe that is communicating to the Earth's oceans on a level of intensity that is destroying Earth.

The fun begins when you take 23rd Century philosophies and through them into the 1986 San Francisco mentality. Seeing this crew in the middle of San Fran trying find their way around, spend money and ride the busses is hysterical.

The best performances come from Captain Kirk himself - William Shatner (Miss Congeniality, Loaded Weapon 1) and a Zoologist played by Catherine Hicks (7th Heaven, Child's Play.) When they interact with each other. They are charming, funny, witty and energetic. Leonard Nimoy (Golda, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers) himself does a stunning and hysterical job as Spock who just got his "mind" back. He has some of the funniest lines in the whole movie. The whole original cast seems to be having the best time throughout this movie.

It has action, adventure, a great story, special effects and the best humor a movie could possibly want. The DVD extra's are by far the most educational of all the DVD's of Star Trek series. The funniest is listening to the commentary of Shatner and Nimoy as the film runs. Fun for the whole family and a must for any one who likes these types of movies; Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure! 5-20-03 & 11-14-04

This is the kitchiest piece of junk in the entire series. Not only is the plot ridiculously unbelievable - they have to go back in time to get whales because of some strange ship they can't stop from destroying the Earth while searching for its "cousins" - but it is utterly lacking in any of the ST spirit. Though I am a big star trek fan, this is both silly and stupid. But then, I love hard sci fi and deplore this totally predictable, feel-good pap. Not recommended.

This is the highest grossing Star Trek movie to date, and for good reason. It's funny, and has a socially-conscious theme.

STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME (Special Edition) is a great edition to the Star Trek collection and for those who enjoy extras and features the second DVD has a lot to offer. There are retrospectives, behind the scenes, histories, graphics, illustrations, deleted scenes and features that include the original cast, crew and some insights from NASA and other scientists.

The DVD extra's are fantastic and filled insight, education and perspectives. Even Eugene Roddenberry, Star Trek's Creator Gene Roddenberrys (Earth II, The Questor Tapes) son makes some interesting commentary on his father.

The movie was the second direction by Leonard Nimoy (Three Men and A Baby, The Good Mother) and written by Harve Bennet, Leonard Nimoy and Nicholas Meyer (The same team responsible for Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan and Star Trek III: The Search For Spock) and has been the critics, general publics and Star Trek fans favorite of all the Star Trek movies. (That includes The Next Generation features too!)

The story is simple - all the good ones are - mankind is in trouble and our crew of the Starship Enterprise are the only ones who can save humanity. How? They need to go bring two humpback whales back in to the 23rd century. Why? There is an alien space probe that is communicating to the Earth's oceans on a level of intensity that is destroying Earth.

The fun begins when you take 23rd Century philosophies and through them into the 1986 San Francisco mentality. Seeing this crew in the middle of San Fran trying find their way around, spend money and ride the busses is hysterical.

The best performances come from Captain Kirk himself - William Shatner (Miss Congeniality, Loaded Weapon 1) and a Zoologist played by Catherine Hicks (7th Heaven, Child's Play.) When they interact with each other. They are charming, funny, witty and energetic. Leonard Nimoy (Golda, Invasion Of The Body Snatchers) himself does a stunning and hysterical job as Spock who just got his "mind" back. He has some of the funniest lines in the whole movie. The whole original cast seems to be having the best time throughout this movie.

It has action, adventure, a great story, special effects and the best humor a movie could possibly want. The DVD extra's are by far the most educational of all the DVD's of Star Trek series. The funniest is listening to the commentary of Shatner and Nimoy as the film runs. Fun for the whole family and a must for any one who likes these types of movies; Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure! 5-20-03 & 11-14-04