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One Way Out
Released in DVD by Lions Gate Home Ente (10 December, 2002)
Average review score: 
Surprisingly decent movie!
Snoop Dogg: Boss Playa - A Day in the Life
Released in DVD by Emi Distribution (07 October, 2003)
Average review score:
Snoop Dogg is a Boss Playa,Chuuch!!! 4 Jack! Buy it G!Well well finally a DVD featuring the videos from Paid The Cost To Be Da Boss! Both of 'em are included as well as the making of the Beautiful vid in beautirul Brazil! The Documentary is 30 minutes and it is just bangin' Snoop does his thang,pimps hoes,smokes his dank,etc! You get the picture here,Snoop doing what he does best! The concert footage from MTV is about 20 minutes long too and it rules,overall the DVD is 1 hour long,buy it playa,Chuucch,Preach,Profit! Can ya dig it?
St. Patrick's Day
Released in DVD by Image Entertainment (19 February, 2002)
Starring: Piper Laurie
Average review score:
Quirky Off-Beat Low Budget Indie That WorksIt's obvious from viewing that this film was made with little funding but somehow rises above that limitation to tell a touching humorous story of family dysfunction. It isn't necessarily the names above the title that steal the show, but the other familial characters that shine.
Winds of Terror
Released in DVD by Ventura Distribution (22 April, 2003)
Also known as WW3, this pre-9/11 drama about a terrorist declaration of bio-war around the world is nightmarishly effective and especially timely with names like Osama bin Laden and Al Qaeda tossed about by FBI characters. After bio-terror assaults on a cruise ship and at a baseball game result in thousands of deaths, one federal agent (Vanessa L. Williams) narrows the field of suspects while another (Timothy Hutton) is sent to engage his retired G-Man uncle (Lane Smith) and the latter's Russian counterpart (Michael Constantine)--both Nixon-era specialists in deploying mass diseases--in stopping the bacteria's spread. Meanwhile, the U.S. president has declared martial law, and Western intelligence discovers the chain of terrorist culpability includes Iraq, Syria, North Korea, and disaffected Russian scientists. Robert Mandel (The X-Files) directs with a terrifying deliberateness and powerful use of moviemaking basics: great makeup, sets, costumes, cinematography, and casting. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
Indeed winds of terror"Winds of Terror" is a wonderful despliction of the what-if question. It may not be a pretty movie, but the producers answer it in great detail. These events are similar to past disease outbreaks. The make-up team make the symptoms real looking. The actors and the crew are great. Though most of this film has been done before, it's still highly entertaining.
Unbreakable (Vista Series)
Released in DVD by Touchstone Video (26 June, 2001)
Starring: Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson
When Unbreakable was released, Bruce Willis confirmed that the film was the first in a proposed trilogy. Viewed in that context, this is a tantalizing and audaciously low-key thriller, with a plot that twists in several intriguing and unexpected directions. Standing alone, however, this somber, deliberately paced film requires patient leaps of faith--not altogether surprising, since this is writer-director M. Night Shyamalan's daring follow-up to The Sixth Sense. While just as assured as that earlier, phenomenal hit, Unbreakable is the work of a filmmaker whose skill exceeds his maturity, its confident style serving a story that borders on juvenile. However, Shyamalan's basic premise--that comic books are the primary conduit of modern mythology--is handled with substantial relevance.
Willis plays a Philadelphia security guard whose marriage is on the verge of failing when he becomes the sole, unscathed survivor of a devastating train wreck. When prompted by a mysterious, brittle-boned connoisseur of comic books (Samuel L. Jackson), he realizes that he's been free of illness and injury his entire life, lending credence to Jackson's theory that superheroes--and villains--exist in reality, and that Willis himself possesses extraordinary powers. Shyamalan presents these revelations with matter-of-fact gravity, and he draws performances (including those of Robin Wright Penn and Spencer Treat Clark, as Willis's wife and son) that are uniformly superb. The film's climactic revelation may strike some as ultimately silly and trivial, but if you're on Shyamalan's wavelength, the entire film will assume a greater degree of success and achievement. --Jeff Shannon
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Better than The Sixth Sense!!David Dunn ( Bruce Willis) is the sole survivor of a massive train wreck, and does not even suffer a single scratch. Elajah Price ( Samuel L Jackson)has a condition that leaves his bones extremely vulnerable to breaking and develops the nickname "Mr. Glass". He is also a comic book specialist. His theory is that comic book heroes walk the earth, and due to the recent events, Elajah suspects that David is one of them. The theory is based on the spectrum of life. At one end is Elajah who is incredibly weak and extremely vulnerable. At the other end is someone who is extremely strong and invulnerable. At first David refuses to believe. But Elajah soon convinces David to look into his past. David soon discovers that he has never been sick, never been injured, has exceptional strength, and possesses a unique gift that others don't....
M. Night Shyamalan made one of the most popular horror films in history with "The Sixth Sense". But in my opinion, "Unbreakable" is his best film and extremely underrated. While people often criticize this film for being too slow, and hard to understand, it still continues to be one of my favorite films. The fact that the films move slowly, is what gives the film its brilliance. The events unfold at a pace that really lets you soak in the story and what the characters are going through. The story succeeds on five different levels. The first being the trouble with David's job as a security guard and his fight to find his place in the world. The second is the trouble with his marriage, and David's relationship with his wife Audrey ( Robin Wright Penn).The third is the endless need to proove Elajah's theory wrong. The fourth is with David's son Joseph ( Spencer Treat Clark) and how he thinks his dad is a hero. The fifth being what David does with his life, after he finds the truth. All of these aspects are blended together beautifully to create a well rounded story. M. Night Shyamalan is also known for his endings. The ending to "Unbreakable" will blow you away and is extremely shocking! Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson, Spencer Treat Clark, and Robin Wright Penn are all spectacular in their roles. Each bring an important part to the story and are equally captivating. Finally, the camera work, set designs, and use of color are amazing, and really bring the story to life.
The VISTA SERIES DVD however, might be the thing of all. The extras are out of this world. They really let you see the film in a whole new light. You get additional scenes, a behind the scenes documentary, and much much more. This is definately a must own
He did it again! Top notchAgain, the man behind the SIXTH SENSE made a terrific film. Unreal good! The plot is amazing. The psychological scare tactics terrific. The plausibility of it all... just tremendous. If I made movies, I would want to be this guy! AMAZING!
An incredible work of artThis is a beautiful work of art. The use of sound, camera angles, color, and the traditional hero myth make for an incredible and inspiring film. This film is incredibly underrated.
Look for elements of the hero myth: great acts, a call to adventure, refusal of the call, woman as the temptress, belly of the whale, and apotheosis.
I am inspired by this film to accept a call to adventure (and to go out and purchase this DVD).
Independence Day (Double Digipack)
Released in DVD by Fox Home Entertainme (14 October, 2003)
Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, and Will Smith
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
Too much IS too muchI didn't like this film at all.
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
P.S. You ought to watch it if you want to laugh.
For an action flick...This is a standard formula action flick, but for that genre, it is a good one. Will Smith does a great job. The viewer is invested in the outcome, which is highly satisfying. Worth your time if you want an escape one afternoon.
One of the greatest movies of all time!This movie took an old idea of alien invasion and updated it flawlessly. It also includes pop culture UFO references. I hope Independence Day 2 gets made.
Independence Day (Five Star Collection)
Released in DVD by Twentieth Century Fox (16 October, 2001)
Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, and Will Smith
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
Too much IS too muchI didn't like this film at all.
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
P.S. You ought to watch it if you want to laugh.
For an action flick...This is a standard formula action flick, but for that genre, it is a good one. Will Smith does a great job. The viewer is invested in the outcome, which is highly satisfying. Worth your time if you want an escape one afternoon.
One of the greatest movies of all time!This movie took an old idea of alien invasion and updated it flawlessly. It also includes pop culture UFO references. I hope Independence Day 2 gets made.
Independence Day (Full-Screen Edition)
Released in DVD by Fox Home Entertainme (21 May, 2002)
Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, and Will Smith
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
Too much IS too muchI didn't like this film at all.
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
P.S. You ought to watch it if you want to laugh.
For an action flick...This is a standard formula action flick, but for that genre, it is a good one. Will Smith does a great job. The viewer is invested in the outcome, which is highly satisfying. Worth your time if you want an escape one afternoon.
One of the greatest movies of all time!This movie took an old idea of alien invasion and updated it flawlessly. It also includes pop culture UFO references. I hope Independence Day 2 gets made.
Independence Day (Single Disc Edition)
Released in DVD by Twentieth Century Fox Home Video (05 March, 2002)
Starring: Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, and Will Smith
In Independence Day, a scientist played by Jeff Goldblum once actually had a fistfight with a man (Bill Pullman) who is now president of the United States. That same president, late in the film, personally flies a jet fighter to deliver a payload of missiles against an attack by extraterrestrials. Independence Day is the kind of movie so giddy with its own outrageousness that one doesn't even blink at such howlers in the plot. Directed by Roland Emmerich, Independence Day is a pastiche of conventions from flying-saucer movies from the 1940s and 1950s, replete with icky monsters and bizarre coincidences that create convenient shortcuts in the story. (Such as the way the girlfriend of one of the film's heroes--played by Will Smith--just happens to run across the president's injured wife, who are then both rescued by Smith's character who somehow runs across them in alien-ravaged Los Angeles County.) The movie is just sheer fun, aided by a cast that knows how to balance the retro requirements of the genre with a more contemporary feel. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:
Too much IS too muchI didn't like this film at all.
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
Too much fuss for nothing!
Too many heroes,extraordinary unreal characters and behaviours...
I like S.F. films however this one is way out of proportions.
Armageddon, Deep Impact and Space Cowboys were FAAAR better films, more believable I would say.
Take my word for it!
P.S. You ought to watch it if you want to laugh.
For an action flick...This is a standard formula action flick, but for that genre, it is a good one. Will Smith does a great job. The viewer is invested in the outcome, which is highly satisfying. Worth your time if you want an escape one afternoon.
One of the greatest movies of all time!This movie took an old idea of alien invasion and updated it flawlessly. It also includes pop culture UFO references. I hope Independence Day 2 gets made.
Gangs of New York
Released in DVD by Miramax Home Entertainment (01 July, 2003)
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Cameron Diaz
Gangs of New York may achieve greatness with the passage of time. Mixed reviews were inevitable for a production this grand (and this troubled behind the scenes), but it's as distinguished as any of director Martin Scorsese's more celebrated New York stories. From its astonishing 1846 prologue to the city's infernal draft riots of 1863, the film aspires to erase the decorum of textbooks and chronicle 19th-century New York as a cauldron of street warfare. The hostility is embodied in a tale of primal vengeance between Irish American son Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his father's ruthless killer and "Nativist" gang leader Bill "the Butcher" Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis, brutally inspired), so named for his lethal talent with knives. Vallon's vengeance is only marginally compelling; DiCaprio is arguably miscast, and Cameron Diaz (as Vallon's pickpocket lover) is adrift in a film with little use for women. Despite these weaknesses, Scorsese's mastery blossoms in his expert melding of personal and political trajectories; this is American history written in blood, unflinching, authentic, and utterly spectacular. --Jeff Shannon
Average review score:
Nothing Shakespearean HereI give the DVD set high marks for including the Discovery Channels' story of the New York gangs. I also credit the film for what seems to have been an effort to infuse historical accuracy in the characters and atmosphere of those times. But, I don't understand why the movie was split between 2 disks, why it was as long as it was, or why anyone still thinks that DiCaprio can act?
Daniel Day Lewis' performance was excellent. Scorsese would have done well with more subtlety and editing. Apparently, he believes that viewers are too dumb to connect the dots on our own. The blood scenes are stomach turners, and the sex orgies were gratuitous. The scenes of prayer before the climatic violence was lifted out of the Godfather, and Cameron Diaz looked too clean and pretty for a character from that neighborhood. I liked one reviewer's attempt to analogize the plot to Hamlet, but DiCaprio lacked any of the Hamlet inner turmoil. Overall, it was only satisfactory and not one that I will revisit.
Daniel Day Lewis for best actorDaniel Day Lewis shines amidst a wrenching, brutal film that focuses far too much on violence. Violence in itself is really not that exciting; seeing someone beaten to death with a cudgel is not my idea of a good time, especially after the third or fourth time in the same movie. I had unpleasant nightmares about it afterwards. Instead, they should have treated Di Caprio as Reeves was treated in "The Matrix", and let Daniel Day Lewis rule the film. He is to Gangs of New York as Johnny Depp is to Pirates of the Carribean; so far into character as to be indistinguishable from the role he plays. Not many actors can be so convincing, but Day-Lewis pulls it off with effortless charm. He is one of the great actors of the day. The rest of the film would be pointless without him, and it treads on the edge of inconsequential faux-historical fiction far too many times. Scorcese is a master, but you wouldn't know it from this film. Watch this for Daniel Day-Lewis.
Gangs Of New York-Great Movie!I saw this movie a few days after it's release on DVD. I was thrilled. Great music too. I love movies and books that focus on the 19th century. Leonardo DiCaprio is a good actor. The story: 19th century New York City, in an area known as the Five Points. A battle between the Irish gang, the Dead Rabbits, and the "Native Americans" leaves the leader "Priest" Vallon (Liam Neeson) of the Rabbits dead at the hands of Bill the Butcher (Daniel Day-Lewis)and his son, Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio), is sent to a boarding school. 16 years later, he returns to the Points to kill Bill the Butcher. Amsterdam falls in love with Jenny Everdean, (Cameron Diaz)a girl pickpocket who knows Bill, personally. Not only does the film focus on the Irish vs. the "Natives", but it also shows the draft riots that took place at that time. I don't want to go into every detail, but see this movie if you love movies that focus on this time period. This is one of the greatest films of the 21st century! Two Thumbs Up!
Storyline:
Good cop with some bad habits gets involed in a murder to get out of debt. The plot takes a few twists and turns to keep you on your toes.