SETI Movie Reviews

Buy this DVD boxed set if you want to laugh...for hours on end. One of the funniest and easiest to get into tv shows ever. Join in with dim-witted father Peter, or the seemingly sane Lois, the really stupid and fat Chris. Annoying Meg always trying to fit in with the popular crowd. There's Stewie, the one year old bent on world domination as well as committing matricide. And Brian, the booze drinking intelligent dog, who talks. This is not to mention many of the colourful charachters all araound Quahog, like Quagmire, Joe, or even the Mayor Adam West.Sit back for one of the funniest shows ever made...Good stuff!

I have to agree with one earlier review that said it getting canned might have been the best thing going for it. I like many heard of the show after fox dumped it for "pushing the edge." I still don't wish it was cancelled, but just something to think about.
The show has to be one of the greatest animated shows ever created. I personally didn't find Peter that hilarious, but sometimes his one-liners were hilarious. Lois was alright. Meg and Chris were pretty much just "side characters," but had there moments. Bryan was hilarious, and Stewie was the savior of the show, imo. An evil 1-year old child who wants to take over the world and kill his mom, who couldn't love that? With it's pushing the envelope on religion and politics, it was doomed in USA from the start, however, as we are probably the bitchiest country when it comes to actually talking about religions, odd even though we are supposed to be able to say technically whatever we want.
Simpsons comparison. Without the Simpsons, I doubt this show would exist right now, I'll give everyone that. And there are many connections to be made. But besides, didn't anyone catch that Southpark episode on the Simpsons? They called it right on, the Simpsons HAVE done everything, there is literally nothing more for them to do. It's like reading a brand new book, there is nothing more to truly write about, sure new stories and adventures, but there are no new themes or shocking ideas in them. But anyways, wasn't it the Simpsons latest Halloween episode that kind of stole that whole death thing from Family Guy? Well, probably not, but still, very similar. Anyways, in the past two years, in every Simpsons episode I laugh a maximum two times an episode, and I watch it every week because I'm hoping it will regain some of the "grace" it once had a few years back, but that doesn't look to be the case. While with the worst Family Guy episodes, I find myself still laughing every 30 seconds or so.
Obviously, if you liked Family Guy, get this Dvd, it's awesome!

Ok let's face it. The Simpsons is running out of ideas. I have been watching them since the first day they came out, and to be honest with you, they don't make me laugh as hard as they used to. I can guess every coming joke and the themes are too cliche.

I believe Family Guy has the potential to surpass The Simpsons, both in popularity and funny-ness. I mean, if people stop being so touchy about racial jokes and all that stuff that got some episodes banned, and give it a real chance for several seasons, they will see the true value of this show.

First of all, just the fact that it has so many references to pop culture is a good enough reason to play it over and over. You don't get all the jokes the first time you watch it, either because you miss the joke while laughing at the previous one, or that you don't know the commercial, movie, event, etc. that the joke is referring to and you don't get it.

Second of all, the jokes are beyond hilarious. I can't find the right word for it. I get belly cramps after every show from laughing so hard. Even though the USA is so touchy about racial, religious, and ethnic jokes, it's impossible to laugh at these! For instance, here's a dialogue (the way I remember it).

Reporter: Now we turn to Ali for the blackie weather forecast. What can you tell us, Ali?

Ali: It's gonna rain!

Reporter: Thank you Ali.

Or that one episode where Peter converts to Jewism so that his son is more successful in school (the episode got banned).

This can go on forever.

THE BOTTOM LINE IS, IF YOU WANT TO GET BELLY CRAMPS FROM LAUGHING, THIS IS YOUR BEST BET. AND YOU CAN PLAY IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND IT'S STILL FUNNY!

I didn't think I'd like this movie, especially if one of the actors is part of the bubble gum crop of no talent singers. Of all the singers, Mandy Moore has to be the only one that has potential. She can act and does have a beautiful voice. The movie does work in telling the story about a bad kid who learns to live right with the help of a preacher's daughter. A recommended tearjerker!!

I admit that i didn't have great expectation before i saw the movie. But after i watched the movie, my impression has completely changed. It's much more than just a love story; it teaches us to have faith on our beliefs. We may not be able to create a miracle, but we can simply try. The movie also portrait the beauty of friendship. Real friends can help each other to go through difficult times. The essence of the movie is to portrait the ups and downs of life and we should treasure each moment of it.

This is a really good movie. There's something emotionally wrong with you if it doesn't tug even a little bit at your heart strings!
Mandy Moore gives an incredible preformance as Jamie, the daughter of preacher good girl with a heart of gold who is slowly dying of cancer. Shane West plays the bad boy turned good who falls in love with her and wants to make her final days as memorable as possible.
This isn't like every other teen flick out there. It has more depth, great acting, and a great story. I really enjoyed it. And yeah, it's kind of a girly movie - but even my husband, who isn't really into chick flicks, liked this one! Highly recommended.

Absolutely nothing on TV in the past or present can compare to this don't hold back politically incorrect masterpiece. Its quick wit and sheer randomness makes every single episode an absolute delight. This is the show that took the Simpsons the the next level. With wonderful characters, plots, and dialogue, it is a pure shame Family Guy was taken off the air. I entreat you, buy this DVD as a relic of this fantastic smorgasbord of un-PC humor. (haha, smorgasbord) 5+++ stars

This show has got to be the funniest ever produced. Each show is so witty and hilarious that it is sure to appeal to anyone's sense of humor. Constantly, there are references to everything from pop culture to racial injustice that will leave you in stitches. This show is timeless and endlessly entertaining - sort of like how The Simpsons used to be. Buy this DVD and enjoy hours of countless laughs as well as a number of moments leaving you in deep and profound thought.

The third season of Family Guy is unfortunately the last, but knowing it was bound to get cancelled, Macfarlane just made it absurd. He really pushes the envelope and makes some completely hysterical episodes. Ironically, the episode that got banned from Fox isn't nearly as controversial as some of the ones that did make it on.

I cannot stress how funny the show was. The cutaways make it what it is. Peter soiling himself at the dinner table was one of the most random and crazy moments of the show, but still absolutely priceless. The fan request episodes are totally out there, but they still are priceless. And Death going on a date...PRICELESS!

Do yourself a favor...get the DVD set and Season 1/2 and watch this on Cartoon Network or whatever you gotta do to see it!

Buffy Season 2 is the season Angel is added to the opening and featured more. I think that all Buffy Seasons are great and I just have to say: James Marsters (Spike) is 41 and so hot.

Buffy Season Two was the most moving season out of them all. The relationship between Buffy and Angel grows to an level. The emotions acted by both Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz is absolutely amazing and touching.

This season I believe had the biggest climax out of them all. In season two, the emotions run extremely high when Angel loses his soul. It was the first time that I had ever cried over a Buffy episode.

The following episodes were difficult to watch, I couldn't stand seeing Angel as a truly evil being. But, the episodes were necessary for building the truly magnificent ending to the second season. I have never cried so much over a TV show. It was a truly unbelievable season.

Also, the relationships between Willow and Oz, and Cordelia and Xander were hilarious and at the same time cute. Oz truly blended into the season and made a great comic relief, but at the same time, a compassionate boyfriend. Cordelia and Xander's relationship was extremely hilarious, perfectly integrated into the story line of the season.

Season two was the perfect set-up to make season three another year of magnificent Buffy episodes. I would highly recommend this DVD box set. The season finale was the one of the most moving finale's I have ever season, I don't think that I have never been so moved by a TV show.

The second season of buffy started out pretty well. There was no telling what direction it would go in, no telling what tricks Joss Whedon (creater of the show) had up his sleeve.

We start out with "When She Was Bad" not particulary a great episode but a good way to start it all off. But the way they had Buffy acting it just wasn't part of her character, but we realize that she had a problem dealing with her death from the last season ("Prophacy Girl"). But from there on the season became something so much more.

You had the introduction of Spike and Drucilla, you had Angel lose his soul and become Angelous, you had Buffy lose her virginity, you had Willow getting a boyfriend, Xander and Cordy hooking up, and a season finalie that would leave you in tears.

"Becoming" parts I and II were the most amazing episodes in the searies to that point. They were everything that the show was, and would be. They were dramatic and wonderful and Buffy's character really came to a new level. They were the episodes that would change the way the whole series would become.

The second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was truly the first great season.

Cute movie, and Jenifer Love Hewit has a smile that lights up the world. When I give 3 stars, it's a movie that I would actually own. I reserve 4 stars for movies that are exceptional, and 5 for movies that are all time greats.

this one you can stand if your paying attention to the leads. the extras nearly trash this one. Seth Green is the scene chewer as Kenny Fisher, the kid whos a wannabe gangsta and his scenes are the highlights. Ethan Embry is wonderful, Lauren Ambrose is bitchy but thats sorta hot, Jennifer Love Hewitt is a bore sometimes but shes easily good, Charlie Korsmo as the geek is hilarious when he stands up and dances and sings to Guns and Roses Paradise City and Peter Facinelli is the mbodiment of all jocks. the party scene is nice but some extras like the annoying Melissa Joan Hart, Jerry O'Connell, Jenna Elfman and all the other jocks nearly burn this one into the ashpahlt.

favorite line
Kenny Fisher(Seth Green)- are you crying.oh no baby please!, you are far to fine to look so sad.

Of all the so called "teenage comedies" this one tops that list. It is the ultimate "feel good" movie.

Ben Kingsley was an excellent choice to portray one of history's most celebrated martyrs. As with all other films of this type, a familiarity with the history of the nation and life of the central character is necessary to fully appreciate the quality of the picture. Viewing this film is like watching history come alive; everything presented here so vividly accounts for the life of the man who vigorously sought non-violent ways to obtain the independence of his country and people. Watch it, and see why it was the Motion Picture Academy's choice for Best Picture.

I'd like to say, this film is probably one of my top 10 favorites. Very well scripted, and very well directed, same goes for the soundtrack to it as well. Though that's the only problem I have, why can't these greedy record companies re-release the soundtrack on cd for myself to spend 15-25 dollars on, instead of having to buy a used LP at some record shop and have to buy a record player for myself to be able to listen to it.

Hey, I got a message for you RIAA, why don't you re-release this score and you'll score yourself some cash of mine, and we'll both be happy, agreed? While your at it, why don't you re-release the soundtrack to 'Mobsters' as well. Maybe if these cds were available to buy, people wouldn't feel the need to download them from the internet!

Later

The night I watched this movie, I was as tired as I had ever been in my life. Unfortunately, the movie I was about to watch and not get out of was Gandhi, and it just so happened to be three hours and ten minutes long. Luckily, that was this movie's only flaw.

I recommend this movie to any breathing, living person on this planet. It may just change how you think. This movie not only perfectly captured the life of Gandhi, but it also captured the horrors of ethinic conflict and war. The entire time I was thinking about how disgusting the way white people treated "colored" people in those days was. Any movie that jolts me with this much emotion I will love. I believe that is what makes a great movie. It really captures you as if you are a fish, but you do not die and become dinner. You are thrown back after feeling the harshness of the outside world. That is exactly how I felt. And because of that, I would really consider this one of the best movies ever made.

The acting was not alone as one of the best things about this movie. Two words: Ben Kingsley. He was exactly what the movie needed. His transition from an unknown individual to a strong-willed, life-changing man is so crystal-clearly acted that you are left with amazement. Wow! That is all I have to say.

Once again, I must state my disclaimer: THREE HOURS AND TEN MINUTES LONG! Please, please don't watch this movie at night or when you're tired. And if you have to, make some coffee. You really need to keep your eyes and your hearts open.

Bottom Line: By far one of the greatest movies ever made...period! (I give it an A+)

Blue's Clues (with Steve) is my 3 year old daughter's favorite show. We were very excited when the DVD finally arrived and we sat down all together to watch the movie. Unfortunately, all the way through the movie there were very annoying interferences due to manufacturer's disc defects. The DVD signal would disappear throughout the movie and a regular TV program would come on for 1-2 minutes instead. The most unfortunate moment was in the end, when Steve finally lands on his thinking chair with all 3 clues in his hands. The whole episode was erased from the DVD. We returned the DVD back (...) and received a replacement - the same story!! And the same spots on DVD were damaged. Desperate and determined to show my daughter the whole movie, I finally purchased a copy from our local video store. Guess what... it was damaged in the same very spots as the two previous bad copies (...)! I exchanged it again -- and received another bad copy with the same exact damage!!!

However, to give credit to the movie creators, my daughter still was watching it at least 2-3 times daily, this is how much she loved whatever she could see.

We received an apology (...) and advice from the local video store to contact the manufacturer directly for a good copy. (...)

Maybe the movie itself deserves a much better rating, but when you are unable to watch it without constant interruptions, natural frustration takes over and there is no enjoyment and no point in bothering to put it on. What a waste of time and money.

But it's okay! It's great to have this around for my two year old, she's been addicted to it since she was 14 months. The songs are catchy but not too annoying. It's also nice to have a long BC video for her to watch. Some of the character voives aren't the same ones from the TV show, but she can't tell. Also Steve Burns gets to show off more of his wonderful musical talent (He has an album out now, by the way). I need to get a new one though because it was used so much the tape is broken now. I think she'll like it even more after she hasn't seen it in a while.

My little girl now has Blue for 74 minutes! She absolutely loves this movie. We borrowed it from her cousin and when they wanted it back she was so sad that I decided to order it for her. This movie is well directed and very entertaining for preschool age children. It teaches them that you should always go for what you want and never to give up, it is a wonderful way to put hope in our kids!

Personally, I think you'll either love or hate this movie. There is no in between. When I watched this movie, I couldn't stand it, yet I keep telling people to watch it because I cant.. Even describe it.
And it freaked me out.
STILL freaks me out.
::Shiver::

Donnie Darko is a young teen living in Middlesex who tries to keep his nightime sleepwalks private from his friends and family. Then after a jet engine from a plane crashes in his room and he realizes he should have been in his room a new light to life starts to take perspective and chance and choice come into play. Though after hearing what could be the turning events leading up to the end from his imaginary friend Frank, who is a giant bunny rabbit from the future he just thinks its the medicine thats making his head spin rather than reality. After hearing directions from Frank to wrong the right by exposing the truth about many of Middlesex's people Donnie follows with will. This leads to drastic measures which all ends up in him causing damage to many areas of the community. He then ends up falling in love and realizes he has to make everything of the last moments he could spend with her.

I usually review music here at Amazon and not movies but I do so now because this is one of the more interesting flicks to come out of the dream/reality murkiness genre that underlies a lot of cult classics both on celluloid and in print. What makes this flick work is the various meaningful levels it can be viewed from...its open endedness that some critics complain about is really a strength. That Frank is really not developed as a character leaves you wondering who really was in control of time, was time in control of Darko or vice versa, was Darko really mad, does Darko have an alter ego, is madness and time travel always synonymous, and are we bound up in fate or are meetings with fate established randomly (Frank again). There is that whole Borges question about whether the dreamer invents us or do we invent the dreamer (Liebnez's argument that no real interaction occurs within the universe...that everything is already internallly pre-determined and that reality merely reflects a mirrored image of what events have on one another can be argued here as one side of Borges dilemma). Also, there is the question of personal time travel and madness ( somebody must have been reading Doris Lessing). There is the MacClean thing and the triune brain that wars with us, especially in our dream states..that that strange reptillian bunny that Frank creates is what is really what Darko struggles against, sometimes losing, but in the end triumphing over it when he destroys Frank and saves his girlfriend's life rather than giving in to the cold survival of his own being (real meaning of love?). Then there is the whole literalist mentality (James Hillman) thing going on with Cunningham and the gross oversimplification of achieving love and happiness by merely dropping all the complexities of the human soul and mind and becoming part of the "animal realm." Then there is that whole Jungian thing of the shadow side of us, the experienced side (Blakes' Tyger Tyger in the night...)or what Lorca called "the duende"...(the prankster that will lead us through the land of the dead but would just as soon fool and kill us) which forces complexities ( and sometimes evil) on us no matter how much we grasp for simplistic answers to our problems. Then there are minor themes that deal with phychiatry and its role in regulating madness, fate and the truly tragic person ( though Darko's girlfriend's character could have been fleshed out more in her tragic persona), and the nature of education and what education really should and should not be. Finally, the soundtrack is pretty damn good too.

But the movie has its flaws. There is a lack of clarity as to why Darko's shrink is trying to call him near the end...there is really no tie in I could find to her knowing what happened to his girlfriend; so the reasoning there is a bit stretched. And where did all those bikes suddenly come from? Also, there is a lack of sophistication in the the time traveling scenarios that I thought had a great opportunity to be addressed through Roberta's book. I would have liked to see a meeting between Darko and the nutty Roberta...or at least some kind of explanation come out of her book that would have tied into Einstein, Hiesenberg, Godel or Bohm (& Aspect's experiemnts of Bohm's theories). For these reasons, I almost dropped it a star, but I would like people to see this one because its "works" at so many levels...again destined to become a cult classic...like Liquid Sky...out of the New Wave era.

Personally, I think you'll either love or hate this movie. There is no in between. When I watched this movie, I couldn't stand it, yet I keep telling people to watch it because I cant.. Even describe it.
And it freaked me out.
STILL freaks me out.
::Shiver::

Donnie Darko is a young teen living in Middlesex who tries to keep his nightime sleepwalks private from his friends and family. Then after a jet engine from a plane crashes in his room and he realizes he should have been in his room a new light to life starts to take perspective and chance and choice come into play. Though after hearing what could be the turning events leading up to the end from his imaginary friend Frank, who is a giant bunny rabbit from the future he just thinks its the medicine thats making his head spin rather than reality. After hearing directions from Frank to wrong the right by exposing the truth about many of Middlesex's people Donnie follows with will. This leads to drastic measures which all ends up in him causing damage to many areas of the community. He then ends up falling in love and realizes he has to make everything of the last moments he could spend with her.

I usually review music here at Amazon and not movies but I do so now because this is one of the more interesting flicks to come out of the dream/reality murkiness genre that underlies a lot of cult classics both on celluloid and in print. What makes this flick work is the various meaningful levels it can be viewed from...its open endedness that some critics complain about is really a strength. That Frank is really not developed as a character leaves you wondering who really was in control of time, was time in control of Darko or vice versa, was Darko really mad, does Darko have an alter ego, is madness and time travel always synonymous, and are we bound up in fate or are meetings with fate established randomly (Frank again). There is that whole Borges question about whether the dreamer invents us or do we invent the dreamer (Liebnez's argument that no real interaction occurs within the universe...that everything is already internallly pre-determined and that reality merely reflects a mirrored image of what events have on one another can be argued here as one side of Borges dilemma). Also, there is the question of personal time travel and madness ( somebody must have been reading Doris Lessing). There is the MacClean thing and the triune brain that wars with us, especially in our dream states..that that strange reptillian bunny that Frank creates is what is really what Darko struggles against, sometimes losing, but in the end triumphing over it when he destroys Frank and saves his girlfriend's life rather than giving in to the cold survival of his own being (real meaning of love?). Then there is the whole literalist mentality (James Hillman) thing going on with Cunningham and the gross oversimplification of achieving love and happiness by merely dropping all the complexities of the human soul and mind and becoming part of the "animal realm." Then there is that whole Jungian thing of the shadow side of us, the experienced side (Blakes' Tyger Tyger in the night...)or what Lorca called "the duende"...(the prankster that will lead us through the land of the dead but would just as soon fool and kill us) which forces complexities ( and sometimes evil) on us no matter how much we grasp for simplistic answers to our problems. Then there are minor themes that deal with phychiatry and its role in regulating madness, fate and the truly tragic person ( though Darko's girlfriend's character could have been fleshed out more in her tragic persona), and the nature of education and what education really should and should not be. Finally, the soundtrack is pretty damn good too.

But the movie has its flaws. There is a lack of clarity as to why Darko's shrink is trying to call him near the end...there is really no tie in I could find to her knowing what happened to his girlfriend; so the reasoning there is a bit stretched. And where did all those bikes suddenly come from? Also, there is a lack of sophistication in the the time traveling scenarios that I thought had a great opportunity to be addressed through Roberta's book. I would have liked to see a meeting between Darko and the nutty Roberta...or at least some kind of explanation come out of her book that would have tied into Einstein, Hiesenberg, Godel or Bohm (& Aspect's experiemnts of Bohm's theories). For these reasons, I almost dropped it a star, but I would like people to see this one because its "works" at so many levels...again destined to become a cult classic...like Liquid Sky...out of the New Wave era.

This charming film is a wonderful glimpse into the boisterous and ebullient Punjabi culture. We get to see preparations for a wedding, with all the politics and family-wrangling that must go on, but we also get to peer behind the scenes to the loss and the grief and the little joys encountered along the way.

Unlike "Greek Wedding" which often seemed to be succumbing to ethnic caricatures, the characters here are very real, both vulnerable and resilient. The acting is superb, but so many charming people in the cast doesn't hurt either.

The film is like a snapshot of a week in the life of these two families coming together. The ending is upbeat but it leaves many questions unanswered.

The direction is great with only a few uneven spots where the film drags a bit. But overall it is very watchable and even re-watchable.

I would recommend watching the DVD with the English subtitles turned on. This helps with some of the thicker accents among the cast.

A very likeable and memborable film.

I will admit, that at first, I was very suspicious about this movie. Is it possible to capture all the emotions of an indian wedding in one movie?
Mira came very close in her attempt.
There are many stories here. The story of the girl who gives up hope on her lover to try an arranged marriage. The story of the wedding planner who falls for the maid of the house. The story of the college boy who learns to appreciate his culture.
And then, the most shocking story of all, of the girl who thinks she lives as a stranger in the household and as the suspense builds you realize her shocking tale and how the house copes.
Monsoon Wedding is a movie for everyone to enjoy at every level. It is definitely worth it to stick it out to the end for all the surprises and twists.
You'll want to share it with others after you're done.

Perhaps even movie of the decade. This movie is acted beautifully, written skillfully, and directed miraculously. This movie has an almost hyper-realistic feel at times, the cinematography, choreography, acting, lighting, pace, plot, and drama are all perfectly balanced. This movie has almost the feel of a wedding video, realistic, sometimes heartwrenching sometimes heartwarming, it soars above the rank and file of the hollywood miltibillion dollar machine.

This movie is brilliant despite (or perhaps because) wasting no time or money on special effects, explosions, gunfights, or general cheesy movie tricks. what one finds instead is a genuinenesss of spirit that involves the veiwer in the lives of the people. This is the story of a man living in the new "dotcom" India who is set to give his only daughter the wedding of her dreams. With side plots, humour, and fun, this movie is guaranteed to please. If all this doesn't prove that Mira Nair is one of the greatest directors of our age, then perhaps the fact that the whole thing was filmed in thirty days will convince you. This film is a masterwork, many directors will work for a lifetime without achieving half this level of excellence.