This is the very last of five series of Boston Legal and is seriously disappointing.
I think most American television seasons run far too long and end only when they are past their peak. Therefore, when it was decided that this was to be the final twelve episode season I was pleased that at least this brilliant programme would go out on a high. Not so! The producers and writers seem to have got demob happy - working with a limited cast and resorting far too quickly to slapstick to raise laughs. Storylines - always to be taken with a pinch of salt! - were weak and by the season finale were just plain preposterous. The best episode in this series was one that was not actually shown in the series and appears only in the DVD special features.
This final season is a damp squib in place of what should have been a spectacular fireworks display. It's sad to say Farewell Boston Legal - but it's definitely time for it to go.
Firstly I bought the season 1 DVD and was totally addicted to it so I started watching season 2 and I must say things got a whole lot better. This show is truly the best thing on TV these days with constant storyline and plot twists everywhere, you can honestly say you don't know what's coming. Apart from all the juicy scandal and insight, in Season 2 we see the development and evolution of a beautiful thing, Chuck and Blair's relationship. I'm now truly a diehard fan and I'm counting down the days for season 3 premiere. If you're a fan of good TV, then please, I implore you, hurry up and purchase this set of complete viewing heaven!
Brilliant
This is a really scary but also really funny.
Excellent film, realistic, great graphics - Superb!
The most hilarious film all year, my favourite character is Scratch, and Diego. Scratch, because he's so funny, like when he's in acorn heaven, then Sid revives him before he could get the giant acorn. Diego, because I love the tiger fight scenes.
Manny, Sid and Diego, along with every other animal are trying to run away from a meltdown. Manny thinks he is the last Mammoth so happy and surprised when he meets a female of his kind, Ellie, who has two boys, Crash and Eddie. So together they need to escape the Meltdown and save every other animal.
When Nicole (Geneviève Bujold), a Canadian TV reporter, travels to Moscow to interview the Russian premier she finds she must juggle her friendship with the press attaché (Michael York) with her desire to help a dissident scientist aiming to expose unethical research.
The full-screen NTSC transfer on this Region 0 DVD looks and sounds terrible; the original print is clearly in poor condition and no efforts have been made to clean it up. Nevertheless, the case is proudly emblazoned "Dolby Digital". There are serious drop-outs on the soundtrack, but far worse, large chunks of the film appear to have vanished as well, as, although sources quote between 92 and 98 minutes, the DVD runs a mere 79! The end credits just cut off part-way through and a couple of reels end abruptly. Given this, it is difficult to properly assess the film.
We never learn anything about the mysterious research "that is using children as its test subjects", other than a reference during Nicole's interview with the premier to "steroid experiments". Similarly, the scientist's desire to smuggle her granddaughter out of the Soviet Union comes out of nowhere. For that matter, we never learn the significance of the title.
On the plus side, Bujold (the director's ex-wife) is always worth watching and she creates an appealing heroine, whilst York makes a credible Russian; the two play well together, in fact, and their relationship is plausibly developed. Burgess Meredith, playing a fur trader, is always good value, though it is a shame we do not see him more (who knows, perhaps there is more somewhere). The smuggling operation is handled impressively, with York's ambivalence adding to the tension. Sadly, the ending is botched, the audience's sympathies being betrayed in a manner gratuitous and wretched. A shame.
Absolutely brilliant! Couldn't stop laughing at any point in the DVD, apart from the credits! The Apollo extra is a mega bonus as it was possibly his best live act yet, and never before have I felt so connected with the material. A must buy for anyone who likes a right laugh!
From the heady days of Hollywood film noir, comes this hauntingly unforgettable romantic thriller presented on this DVD release, in a first class remastered version, complete with some fascinating extra features.
Maestro, Otto Preminger is the assured director and the movie offers five remarkable performances, from stunning beauty Gene Tierney in the eponymous role, suave Dana Andrews as the detective who falls madly in love with the "deceased" heroine, laconic Clifton Webb as the effete journalist, friend of Laura and finally from the sophisticated Vincent Price and the elegant Judith Anderson - both in early supporting roles, showing great promise of things to come.
Add to this David Raskin's memorable score, which was later adapted into a standard song, which has been recorded literally hundreds of times and you have the ultimate combination of talent, resulting in a five star cinematic experience!
Adapted from a play by Vera Caspary, this is a rare example of how a work, initially intended for the theatre, can with the right combination of flair and imagination become a classic and timeless movie masterpiece.
Complete with clever dialogue and enough plot twists to please even the most cynical or jaded viewer, the scintillating script is full to the brim of memorable sequences and surprises. Indeed to reveal too much of the storyline in a review, would only jeopardise the viewer's consummate enjoyment of watching this story for the first time.
There is also a real chemistry between Gene Tierney and Dana Andrews and this adds greatly to the overall success of "Laura".
Thankfully no film company has yet attempted a remake, as this film represents a rare perfection seldom achieved in the annals of American thrillers.
For sheer class and style, this involving drama is hard to beat and makes a very welcome addition to the DVD library, which can be viewed time and again and still, remain magical and unique...
Verdict
X-Men Origins Wolverine is a bit of a mixed bag. Hugh Jackman is great and so are the action scenes, however, it's all held together by a cliché-ridden narrative that's utterly predictable.
"What did I just see?" is usually a response exclusively held for the description of Channel 5 documentaries; however it has to be pulled out of the critics' tool chest in order to describe this movie. Punk Drunk Love stars Adam Sandler as Barry Egan; a lonely owner of a company that sells novelty items squeezed by his surrounding female dominated family. Through a number of strange and obtuse circumstances he has a chance encounter with Lena Leonard played by the lovely Emily Watson. Call it a guilty pleasure if you wish, but I actually don't mind Adam Sandler. I think he has made some questionable movies, but he has a good few movies that I enjoy and have placed gracefully in my DVD collection. Along with my liking for Sandler I also am a fan of the work produced by Emily Watson. She is a fantastic actor and it was a delight to see them both opposite each other in this film. Not only was it a delight to see these two actors but it was an interesting albeit an enjoyable experience to watch Adam Sandler in an unfamiliar role in this comedy. Sandler is known, and by many is loathed as the overly shouty lackey type character he cloaks himself in during his comedic turns. In this film he moves away from that character he has moulded and challenges himself firmly with the character of Barry Egan an altogether more dark and complex character. Paul Thomas Anderson knows what he is doing when it comes to cinema and deserves plaudits for his rejuvenation of Adam Sandler. With the benefit of hindsight however it wasn't quite the renaissance of Adam Sandler as some may have hoped for.
I cannot finish the review without discussing this films biggest asset, and that is undoubtedly the sound. The film has some unique visuals that certain make it stand out, it also has a very well crafted plot that will confuse and dazzle in equal measures but it is the sound in this film that really was stand out. At times it was manic and relentless. You could rest in its warmth at parts, but on the other hand it would spit you up and chew you out during stages of frenzy and delirium. Watching Punk Drunk Love is an experience, one that I have never quite experienced before in cinema and it deserves to be given some time and consideration.
Great movie, I'd recommend it to anyone - a must buy!
Sentimental, occasionally overwrought, but nonetheless well acted, romantic weepy: in which guilt-ridden engineer Ben Thomas (an excellent Will Smith) embarks upon a highly unusual journey towards redemption; vowing to help seven strangers in an elaborate bid to make amends for a tragic accident that continues to haunt him. 'Seven Pounds' is such an earnest, well-meaning picture, that to trash it would be the equivalent of threatening to execute a puppy at point blank range with a sawn-off shotgun. And yet, for a variety of reasons, is never as good as the talent involved: A protracted prologue will leave you a little confused as to exactly what's going on for the first half an hour whilst Ben's plan, though inherently noble, often feels like a propaganda piece for a certain medical procedure that we're all encouraged to be a part of. In its favour, 'Seven Pounds' boasts another strong dramatic performance by Will Smith, who plays it straight but still manages to make an essentially humourless and awkward character likeable and easy to root for. Rosario Dawson also turns in her best performance since 'This Revolution' (2003) as Smith's down-to-Earth love interest, Emily. Her character; an independent, feisty and passionate young woman who suffers from a serious heart condition, is the stuff of 'Mills & Boon' and may just set off your built-in 'Movie Cliché Alarm'. Dawson & Smith first worked together on 'Men In Black II' (2001) and share a natural rapport that makes their onscreen romance all the more believable, which is just as well, for lesser actors wouldn't have survived 'Seven Pounds' minefield of clichés & narrative conventions unscathed. With a good supporting cast that includes Michael Ealy, Woody Harrelson, Elpidia Carrillo and Barry Pepper; this is a film you're not likely to forget for some time and I can't fault the acting, though you wish you could transfer their performances to a better movie. 'Seven Pounds' tries hard to be the new '21 Grams' but is, appropriately enough, less than half the film it wants to be.
This is another film version of a classic comic book. Not all film versions of comic books have been very good but this one is one of the best. It's a sexy action movie with a good amount of comedy thrown in. I am not an action movie fan but I loved this and I think the added comedy helped win me over. It's a fun film and should keep the hardcore fans of the comic books happy too. Well worth a watch!
The film starts reasonably well - in fact the level of humour for the first half of the film is set in the opening scene - and the two buddies (Sean William Scott and Paul Rudd) act well and have an amusing on-screen chemistry.
As the two avoid a spell in jail to undertake some community service with a pair of difficult kids, the film inevitably drifts into the typical Hollywood sentimentality which so often afflicts this genre of movie.
A shame, as there are a few laugh out loud moments. Why couldn't this keep going to the end?
This is one of my favourite films ever. I love the 2 main characters and I love that it involves vampires. The love is so strong between them and I loved the way they managed to make the film show that. I do think the book is a lot better than the film but I know that they have to leave parts out to keep the flow and drama. The special features are also worth a watch as there are some interesting things on there. I'm really looking forward to the next film.
This film has an amazing storyline and is brilliantly done. I didn't want to watch this film as it isn't the kind of film I like but I watched it with my boyfriend reluctantly and loved it. It is a very clever film and isn't at all predictable which I love in a film. It kept my attention all the way through and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to know how it would end. The end didn't disappoint and I would recommend this film to everyone, even if it doesn't sound like your kind of thing, I think you will still love it.
I watched this film at the cinema and was really looking forward to it as it looked so good but was shocked to see only 4 other people watching it. The film was even better than I expected, it was funny and had an amazing soundtrack and had a cool indie/cult feel to it which I love in films. I also love Michael Cera in all the films he's been in and he was amazing in this too. It had funny parts and romantic parts but it wasn't at all cheesy. I left the cinema feeling really happy and couldn't wait to get it on DVD. It an amazing underrated movie that I would recommend to everyone
Every so often when I choose to venture out into the real world in search of a cool adventure Stand By Me style, I am often treated to a number of billboards of gargantuan proportions. Each one blaring the warning of a new movie that will soon grace our cinema screens. Now for the most part they usually contain one of three things. Number one is the actor/actress is usually dominating the billboard in some sort of unique pose. The second common occurrence regarding these billboards is the inclusion of the star ratings the films have amassed in their time in the press. Movies really love to gloat about some of the stars they have picked up and to show their pride they place these stars right next to the big picture of the actor/actress. Finally to top it all off you have the tagline or a quote somewhere near the bottom of the billboard that is usually something witty or intelligent. The favourite one to use for action movies is somewhere along the lines of - 'Non-stop action' or 'Pulsating action that will leave you in a sweat', you get the idea. For the most part these are exaggerated white lies. 'Pulsating action' usually constitutes to the fact that the movie has a car chase, and a couple of bullets thrown in for good measure. However in the case of both Ong Bak and Warrior King, the claim of breathtaking action is not only true, but perhaps an understatement.
I will take it in turns to discuss each film individually. Not an incredibly difficult task as each film follows a similar plot. But in the case of these films it is not the plot that sets it apart. First film up for discussion is Ong Bak.
Ong Bak stars Tony Jaa as Ting; the newly crowned top athlete and fighter of his village Ban Nong Pradu found in the Northeast of Thailand. The village has been built on respect and tradition. It is a poor village that has very little to their name, however they are incredibly grateful for the Buddha named Ong Bak that lies in the heart of the village. One night the head of the Buddha is stolen and it falls to Ting to rescue this sacred image. Now on paper it sounds incredibly easy to find a Buddha head, but on his journey Ting meets a number of different characters. Some who wish to help, and others who wish to see the young Ting crumble and crack in his quest. Ting's cousin Humlae played by Petchtai Wongkamlao is one such character. He provides some very funny scenes and is a great addition to the cast, but the films touches of comedy are not where the film excels. Where it does excel is in the action. In modern cinema there has been a movement towards CGI in films. And in the martial arts genre a new love has been found in wire fu. Ong Bak strips itself clean from all the flamboyance and complexities and goes back to basics. This could have gone one of two ways. It could have fell flat and looked washed against films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A film which has shown just how intricate a fighting scene could become with wire work. Thankfully Ong Bak does not fall in this category of the mundane, but goes onto to amaze the senses in a barbaric but elegant fashion. The fighting scenes within this film as the old cliché says leave you breathless. And believe me there are a lot of fighting scenes in this film, but what a joy they are to behold.
Before moving on it is important to note that when discussing martial arts films and the talents that are contained within them, there are vast arrays of names that are thrown around. However when I think of the best martial arts talents and the films they have produced, I think of two names - Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan. Exceptional talents that were, and still are today incredible performers and entertainers. Bruce Lee for me is the ultimate star in regards to martial arts films. Not only could he perform to an incredibly high standard in front of the camera, his grasp and determination of martial arts was just awe inspiring.
Back to these films, it is clear that Tony Jaa is without doubt a fantastic talent. In both these films he has in my mind cemented himself as a world class martial arts star up there with both Bruce Lee and his hero Jackie Chan. He may not be the greatest actor in the world yet, but the beauty and heart shown through his martial arts is absolutely outstanding. Acting talents can be taught, and I have no doubt Jaa will improve over the years in this area, it is his immaculate drive and enthusiasm for the beauty that is martial arts that really sets him apart. In your average action movie you will get a little scene where a couple of punches and kicks are thrown and it will probably keep you gripped for however long it is on screen. Jaa has the ability to not only keep you gripped on the action but he has the immense ability to create fights that are almost balletic. And it is a surreal experience to watch such brutality be partnered together with such beauty.
In The Warrior King we begin to see the progression of Tony Jaa. His bring more martial arts styles to the table, and brings a slightly darker side to his story telling. Jaa plays Khan in this tale and instead of tracking down a stolen Buddha head it's a pair of stolen elephants Khan must find. The Warrior King is more of the same, but with the inclusion of some scenes spliced with some CGI, however there is one scene that will stick with a viewer for many, many weeks after the film finishes. If anyone reading has seen the film then they will have a rough idea of what scene I am talking about. But for those out of the loop the scene focuses on Khan making his way up a four story building in an attempt to rescue his elephants. As guard after guard attempts to tackle the man that cannot be stopped the camera follows in one continuous take. There have been some brilliant and iconic long takes in the history of cinema, from the opening shot of Touch of Evil and the way into the twentieth first century with the corridor scene in Oldboy. This scene is up there with the best of them and shows just how technically brilliant Tony Jaa can be. It really needs to be seen to be believed. For the four or so minutes it last your eyeballs are just glued to the screen, with bated breath you watch as Tony Jaa scales this tremendous building, punching and kicking his way to the top in bursts of precision and poise.
Enough about the films, the final question of the night is as follows - Which movie is better? Well for me I have to say Warrior King just edges this battle of best. However, both movies are absolutely bone tingling brilliant and really need to be seen if you are in any way a martial arts fan. As mentioned in the review, they don't have the greatest or strongest plots you're likely to find in cinema, but in regards to action they are unsurpassed. For such a small price for two great pieces of work it would be wrong not to grab them with open arms.
This is a great series! Nothing can beat it!
It's even better with this box set because there is so much of it and contains a feature length Christmas special that you cannot buy on its own!
This DVD is a must have - buy it now!
Doc Martin follows grumpy GP Martin Ellingham (played by the fabulous actor Martin Clunes) who is the most awful GP Britain has ever seen. He and his love interest Louisa are a pleasure to watch, he's just so darn right rude! Other characters include: Aunty Joe, Al, Pauline, Mark and many more. This hit ITV comedy-drama is just great entertainment, which will keep you laughing for hours on end!
My family has been voted the 24th best sitcom in Britain, which is a load of rubbish because it's the best sitcom in Britain - if anyone disagrees then they need to see a Physiatrist! If you have never seen 'My Family' before then you must buy this DVD because it's the best. I have formed a 'My Family' fan club which is full of devoted fans who will totally agree with what I'm saying!
My Family is better than any series in the world - It's extreme - buy it now before you regret it.
This series of my family brings even more fun and havoc! Ben and Susan are still at war, Nick's continuing to carry out his plans to get rich, Michael is complaining about Ben (calling him Mikey), Abi and Roger being weird and Janey being...well...Janey! What more could you ask for?
This DVD also contains a brilliant episode where the Harpers go on holiday which you can't miss!
If you love TV you have to get this DVD!
This series was made in 2009 but it's already a classic in my mind. It has amazing actors, great storylines, beautiful scenery and amazing costumes and props!
If you don't buy this DVD you will definitely regret it - I've brought a copy for everybody in my family and for all my friends and they all love it too!
A brand new series of the superb Robin Hood Adventures from the BBC that will keep you entertained for hours - there's even an explosive battle at the end leading to a shock series ending! This excellent series features new characters and old characters, from Friar Tuck to Guy of Gisbourne.
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