Funny story about a Greek girl and her very Greek family and how she challenged long held cultural beliefs to carve out a wonderful future for herself and her new family! Lots of laughs, a few tears, wonderful insight into the deep abiding affections of a close knit family!
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
What's great about it: Good insight into the interpersonal challenges of family and culture!
What's not so great: The acting was a little "forced" in some parts.
The movie is easier to follow if you have previously read the novel but it stands on its own merits. It is a little confusing with the shifts between past, present and future but that is the beauty of watching with attention to detail. One soul moving through the centuries living different lives - reincarnation theory aside - it was an enjoyable, well made film.
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
What's great about it: Lots of detail and beautiful camera-work!
What's not so great: Don't agree with the overriding premise but can enjoy the entertainment.
Classic tale of an unbreakable bond of love shared between father and daughter. Filled with fun, spirit, music, dancing, spiteful villains and gallant heroes. I just love the unflappable and determined Sara as she meets the Queen and is reunited her father - don't you?
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
What's great about it: Beautiful story of a daughter's love for her father.
Charles Haid's adventure film Iron Will comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence, but this Disney/Buena Vista release does offer excellent picture quality.
Wonderful story (based on true events) of a boy thrust into manhood and how he handles the responsibilities and challenges of saving his family's legacy by entering a dog sled race. Beautiful scenery, timeless message of sacrifice and endurance for those you love, and great action and adventure for the family.
Follow the incredible adventures of a young man and a remarkable wolf dog in this adaptation of Jack London's beloved novel. Presented in standard 1.33:1 pan and scan and offering a selection of either closed captioned English Dolby Digital Surround or Spanish Dolby Digital Stereo, optional subtitles are offered in Spanish or French.
Great family entertainment from Walt Disney! Set in the magnificent Alaskan wilderness, there is enough representative violence to make it a real and believable survival adventure without being overpowering. Wonderful tale of a boy's love for his father, his fight to achieve his father's dream and a beautiful wolf he befriends. We get to share Jack's challenges, failures and triumphs as he grows into manhood. Good film and delivers a great message, too!
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
What's great about it: Jack London's book comes to life!
Sean Connery is such a presence in the film despite being just the voice for the dragon. His voice adds something regal to the dragon's character and also gives Draco the humanity needed to become the tragic hero of the saga.
Anthony Hopkins adds drama and depth as Odin. Chris Hemsworth as Thor is a natural for a Norse god and we get to know his "human" side in this film. Natalie Portman's character sometimes seems a little out of touch for someone so intelligent but there is no doubt she loves Thor. Tom Hiddleston as Loki - well you just love to hate him but he does reveal a more vulnerable side despite his duplicity. There was more humor this time around to offset the darkness but the antics of Stellan Skarsgard were a little over the top. Loved this one as much as the first one!
I loved the Hunger Games Trilogy in book form and this film brings the characters and storyline to life in a huge way! It follows the book fairly accurately within the time constraints. The actors have great chemistry and the film captures both the humanity and inhumanity of the story.
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
My Best Buy number: 2646149174
What's great about it: Great character interaction and special effects.