Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules Movie Reviews

And, YES ! I researched the net about this film : nearly every comment includes a statement professing that this is a contender for the greatest film ever made. So, why no DVD ?

I didn't like the shooting scene in "Gosford Park" either. It's true, times change. What was uncomfortable 70 years ago seems shocking to us today. It's the idea of showing it, too. Why ? Whatever is to be accomplished by showing scenes of animal mistreatment can surely be done in some other way. Especially considering the resourcefulness required in making a movie in the first place.

[Not to complain, but, I don't know why you can't do home editing of DVDs. We should be able to edit out what we don't want to see. I'd certainly remove the killing in the hunting scene for personal viewing. I've seen it once. That's plenty.]

By the way, I've long wished I could lift my favorite scenes and make some personal DVD's showing just my fondest cinematic memories. That should be okay for personal use and not infringe on the rights of the film people. I mean, I already own the film in its entirety, right ?

There are more things to laud and applaud in "Rules of the Game" than can be comfortably mentioned in any review. Many great moments. Great script, great directing, great acting, tremendous pacing, wonderful cinematography, tremendous window into the times, etc., etc. So, you'll just have to see it, I guess.

I guess the best way to say it is this...I wasn't a fan of Hogan's before watching this DVD. After watching it, I'm still not.

Instead of hysterical rednecks or creepy devout religious fanatics, the people who put this together make a VERY convincing arguement about the legality (hell...the outright lies) that the Federal Government apparently told.

Particularly damning were the films...the fact that the government shot first...that they deliberately drove over the grave of one of the first in WACO to die.

Forst Ruby Ridge, and now this...WHAT are they thinking?

Instead of hysterical rednecks or creepy devout religious fanatics, the people who put this together make a VERY convincing arguement about the legality (hell...the outright lies) that the Federal Government apparently told.

Particularly damning were the films...the fact that the government shot first...that they deliberately drove over the grave of one of the first in WACO to die.

Forst Ruby Ridge, and now this...WHAT are they thinking?

It has very nice sections explaining how to drive as well as 3D illustrations where they show parallel parking etc. I really liked the ability to be able to watch at different angles etc. It is well worth the price. The only reason for 4 stars is that it misses 3 point turns but so does the state's driver's manual.

I struggled with whether to give this 4 stars or 5. The user interface (UI) is a bit clunky, but the content and instruction is worth of the 5 stars.

The DVD tries to be interesting -- and it is interesting -- although it is borderline cheesey in the process. The important thing is the viewer won't bore easily with repetitive viewing which is important when you are getting something instructional like this.

At the end of sections, the DVD has a small quiz. That is a good idea, but the quizes are a little obvious and easy.

I guess the most appealing thing about this is it is easily increasing her abilities while she does what she does best: watch TV. That helps keep insurance costs down, I guess. ;-)

It has very nice sections explaining how to drive as well as 3D illustrations where they show parallel parking etc. I really liked the ability to be able to watch at different angles etc. It is well worth the price. The only reason for 4 stars is that it misses 3 point turns but so does the state's driver's manual.

I struggled with whether to give this 4 stars or 5. The user interface (UI) is a bit clunky, but the content and instruction is worth of the 5 stars.

The DVD tries to be interesting -- and it is interesting -- although it is borderline cheesey in the process. The important thing is the viewer won't bore easily with repetitive viewing which is important when you are getting something instructional like this.

At the end of sections, the DVD has a small quiz. That is a good idea, but the quizes are a little obvious and easy.

I guess the most appealing thing about this is it is easily increasing her abilities while she does what she does best: watch TV. That helps keep insurance costs down, I guess. ;-)

I have the tape, but I was glad that it came out on DVD. First off, the picture looks really good. It was a pretty old performance, too. And there's some cool extras. Like never before seen material, which is really hillarious. This is a must-have if you love Kinison.

This is a great performance. Through yelling and engergetic story-telling he talks about marriage, drugs, being arrested (thanks to his ex-wife), pleasing women (in a way I cannot describe on this site,) and much, much more. He's always able to make me laugh, even if I feel guity afterwards.

Sam was a true genius. It's too bad he's not around. So many talented people have died to quick and left us all too soon. Kinison was a one-of-a-kind, and no one will ever be able to duplicate him. That IS a fact.

We miss you, Sam! R.I.P.

But here we have it, indeed, a REAL German comedy. "Advertising Rules" is the story of a young man, Viktor Vogel, who cons his way into the world of big advertising--once "at the top," he learns staying at the top is not quite so easy as it seems, and he learns some painful lessons along the way.

This DVD was refreshing and optimistic.

I read the book and loved it! It contained such a complex collection of human issues so sensitively portrayed--well, you can read my Amazon book review for the whole story.

A few days after finishing the book, I rented the movie on DVD, and found that it was just as good as the book, but with a simpler story line.

The film's greatest feature is Michael Caine's Oscar-winning portrayal of Dr. Wilbur Larch, a role that hundreds of actors would die for the opportunity to play. Caine so perfectly captures the paradoxal duality of the kind and caring administrator of a state orphanage who either helps bring unwanted babies into the world or performs their abortions, all according to the mother's choice.

Tobey Maguire is aptly cast as Larch's home-grown obstetrical assistant who doesn't share enough of Larch's vision to morally accept his plans for becoming his successor.

The film's success is mainly due to it staying within the boundaries of only three of the book's many subplots. The issues of only three are more easily examined and digested within the span of a motion picture. The film scores on so many different levels-premise, plot, character development, dialog, and originality.

If you see this film and find the story interesting, I highly recommend reading the book. The book and film stand apart from another, each as true works of art. Something you don't often see happen with film versions of quality novels.

If you have even a passing interest in experiencing this candid and sensitive allegory of American Life and values, you will find your time and intellect richly rewarded.

Tobey Maguire is very convincing as the naive and sensitive Homer. Michael Caine won an Oscar for his supporting role as the passionate and ether-addicted doctor. He was also great. (It's just too bad that he was stuck with that line, "Goodnight you princes of Maine, you Kings of New England." It was corny in the book, and even more so in the film.)

The movie is beautifully photographed and has a lilting piano score. It has many affecting scenes, but no real depth. Each of the many subplots is left unresolved, leaving one with a feeling of indifference. The movie tries hard to be a tear-jerker, but falls short all along. I think I felt this way because it was so highly publicized as THE Most Heartwarming Drama. It's pleasantly entertaining, and the acting is good, but it's certainly not the "classic" it purports to be. Fans of the novel will be left wondering why so much of the plot was omitted, and why what was included was handled so passively.