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![The Dead Zone [Special Collector's Edition] [DVD] [1983]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7970/7970092_sa.jpg)
Despite its "special collector's edition" description, Paramount's reissue of The Dead Zone isn't quite as comprehensive as fans might want it to be. The disc acquits itself just fine in the A/V department: the anamorphic, widescreen video transfer offers a crisp, vivid portrait of the film's wintry look while the audio portion of the disc offers the original 2.0 stereo mix and solid if not dazzling 5.1 remix. In terms of extras, there is a theatrical trailer and a series of four featurettes that chronicle the film's transition from book to screen, its look, the techniques it uses to create its horrific mood, and the film's take on politics. These featurettes make use of new, insightful interview material conducted with David Cronenberg, Brooke Adams, and Stephen King expert Douglas Winter and offer plenty of fascinating insights into the film despite their brevity. Unfortunately, there are no further extras -- the lack of a commentary track is disappointing and some key players (like Christopher Walken) don't participate in the supplements. Thus, it would be a stretch to call this a definitive edition of The Dead Zone, but there are enough moments of interest to make it worthwhile for fans.
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5
A great thriller and adaptation of the novel
on September 30, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
The Dead Zone begins when Johnny Smith (Christopher Walken) gets into a horrific car accident that leaves him in a lengthy coma. Upon waking up, he realizes that he has gained the ability to see things about the people and objects that he touches, including the future and their secrets. Unfortunately for Johnny, his world has completely changed, since his former fiancee is now married to another man and has a family. To get over these significant changes, Johnny uses his skill to help others, which leads him to participate in the hunt for a serial killer and even go up against a crooked politician who seeks the presidency.
This film is very well-acted, and thanks to David Croenenberg's taut direction, is filled with suspense and vibrant, grim images in all the right places. It is easy to identify with Johnny's plight, just as it becomes unavoidable that the audience fears the things he seeks to stop. This is easily one of the best adaptations of a Stephen King novel, and it is very faithful to its source novel. If you like King and/or a good thriller, then you should definitely give this one a shot.
This film is very well-acted, and thanks to David Croenenberg's taut direction, is filled with suspense and vibrant, grim images in all the right places. It is easy to identify with Johnny's plight, just as it becomes unavoidable that the audience fears the things he seeks to stop. This is easily one of the best adaptations of a Stephen King novel, and it is very faithful to its source novel. If you like King and/or a good thriller, then you should definitely give this one a shot.
What's great about it: Great casting and a compelling plot.
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Sopranos: The Complete Seasons 1-6.2 [28 Discs] [DVD]](https://bestbuy.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/profiles/3545w/static/noimage70.gif)
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5
One of the best shows on television
on September 29, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
The Sopranos was single-handedly responsible for making many people sign up for HBO in the early part of new millenium, and if you see even just a couple episodes, it's easy to see why. It's a unique show, about a crime family led by the not-so-secure Tony Soprano, which takes us behind the scenes of the inner workings of the Mafia and really gets inside your head. It's also a fascinatingly deep show, that often delves into the deepest ideals of sefl-perception and family dynamics.
The cornerstone of the show is James Gandolfini's turn as Tony. He's the one who really drags us in, and though the show takes many different directions throughout the series, it always goes back to him and his struggles to take care of his family and try to maintain a stable life.
The immediate family is amde up of Carmella, a strong, stay-at-home mother who is most responsible for holding down the fort with the kids, Meadow and Anthony Jr.
Meadow is smart, driven, and tries to avoid thinking of what her father does for a living. For most of the series, she is either attending school or subsequently going after a career. Shes' still an important recurring character, though. A.J. is quite the opposite: he's a troubled child, and he spends the entire series at home, either bumming around or getting himself in trouble.
The series begins with Tony visiting Dr. Melfi, a psychiatrist, to talk about his emotional problems. Tony's depression is a recurring conflict on the show, and leads to a lot of conflict as well as some deep personnal reflection. It is handled very believably, and it really rounds out the character. At no point do the creators ever seem to drop the ball on this aspect of the character; it is also maintained as an important aspect of his personality.
I won't go into the plots of the seasons; you can easily look those up yourself if that's what you're looking for. I will instead say that getting this series is a great investment, if you're interested in good television. This is definitely worthy of the praise it accrued over the years, and still remains one of HBO's best series. I must admit, though, that the last two seasons, were a let-down; the sixth for having a mediocre story, and the seventh (which had a much better story) for having a terrible ending, leaving the show with really no conslusion after all those years of watching (but not for you, potential purcharser, as Stephen King would say). However, both of those seasons had some highlights that made them worth seeing, and it really wasn't enough to overshadow the greatness of the earlier seasons. I still highly recommend the show.
The cornerstone of the show is James Gandolfini's turn as Tony. He's the one who really drags us in, and though the show takes many different directions throughout the series, it always goes back to him and his struggles to take care of his family and try to maintain a stable life.
The immediate family is amde up of Carmella, a strong, stay-at-home mother who is most responsible for holding down the fort with the kids, Meadow and Anthony Jr.
Meadow is smart, driven, and tries to avoid thinking of what her father does for a living. For most of the series, she is either attending school or subsequently going after a career. Shes' still an important recurring character, though. A.J. is quite the opposite: he's a troubled child, and he spends the entire series at home, either bumming around or getting himself in trouble.
The series begins with Tony visiting Dr. Melfi, a psychiatrist, to talk about his emotional problems. Tony's depression is a recurring conflict on the show, and leads to a lot of conflict as well as some deep personnal reflection. It is handled very believably, and it really rounds out the character. At no point do the creators ever seem to drop the ball on this aspect of the character; it is also maintained as an important aspect of his personality.
I won't go into the plots of the seasons; you can easily look those up yourself if that's what you're looking for. I will instead say that getting this series is a great investment, if you're interested in good television. This is definitely worthy of the praise it accrued over the years, and still remains one of HBO's best series. I must admit, though, that the last two seasons, were a let-down; the sixth for having a mediocre story, and the seventh (which had a much better story) for having a terrible ending, leaving the show with really no conslusion after all those years of watching (but not for you, potential purcharser, as Stephen King would say). However, both of those seasons had some highlights that made them worth seeing, and it really wasn't enough to overshadow the greatness of the earlier seasons. I still highly recommend the show.
What's great about it: Fascinating plot and great characterizations all-around
What's not so great: The last two seasons were a let-down story-wise
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Leatherheads [P&S] [DVD] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8945/8945608_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
If you like slapstick, this one's for you
on September 28, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
Leatherheads is a change from the kind of film that I've come to expect from director George Clooney. This film has much more in common with the likes of Clooney's Coen Bros. collaboration such as O Brother Where Art Thou and Intolerable Cruelty, what with its slapstick humor, somewhat knuckle-headed characters and period sensibilities. With that aside, though, it's a pretty funny flick with some good casting and an amusing use of the Prohibition-era setting.
The story revolves around "Dodge" Connelly, a middle-aged player for the Duluth Bulldogs, a pro football team in a time when pro football isn't popular and the conditions in which it's played are downright despicable. Still, there are no rules in the game, and that's way Dodge likes it, so when their team gets shut down due to their lack of finances, Dodge is quite bummed out. His solution: Carter Rutherford, a young college fottball player and war hero, whose skills on the field and extraordinary war record are quite a draw. Dodge gets Carter to join their team, which solves their money woes. However, Carter's war record has been brought into question, and along comes Ms. Lexie Littleton of the Chicago Tribune to break open the truth. Thus ensues a love triangle between Dodge, Carter, and Lexie, which puts the players and Carter's secrets at risk.
At its best, the film is a good slapstick comedy and a very enjoyable period piece. The story is not a great draw, because although it is fun to see the older-than-old-school football being carried out by the band, there is not that much of it, and it adds little to the story after the initial conflict. Also, the film's biggest problem is that it has trouble deciding whether to be a romantic-comedy or a sort of period-drama hybrid, which especially becomes an issue in the third act, causing that part of the film to buckle a bit. I'd say the way to fix this qould have been to make this a bit shorter, perhaps by as much as fifteen minutes. My other major problem was that Clooney couldn't seem to quite decide whether or not he liked the character of Carter. He isn't all-out villainized, but he gets a certain amount of mistreatment, leading me to question whether he was intended to be regarded negatively or positively by the viewers.
I enjoyed this picture. It kept my attention throughout and gave me a laugh. All of the actors were charming, and the supporting characters had some life to them, although I did feel that too little focus was placed on the team, considering what an important part of the story they play. I recommend seeing it for sheer entertainment value. It's fun enough to take the time.
The story revolves around "Dodge" Connelly, a middle-aged player for the Duluth Bulldogs, a pro football team in a time when pro football isn't popular and the conditions in which it's played are downright despicable. Still, there are no rules in the game, and that's way Dodge likes it, so when their team gets shut down due to their lack of finances, Dodge is quite bummed out. His solution: Carter Rutherford, a young college fottball player and war hero, whose skills on the field and extraordinary war record are quite a draw. Dodge gets Carter to join their team, which solves their money woes. However, Carter's war record has been brought into question, and along comes Ms. Lexie Littleton of the Chicago Tribune to break open the truth. Thus ensues a love triangle between Dodge, Carter, and Lexie, which puts the players and Carter's secrets at risk.
At its best, the film is a good slapstick comedy and a very enjoyable period piece. The story is not a great draw, because although it is fun to see the older-than-old-school football being carried out by the band, there is not that much of it, and it adds little to the story after the initial conflict. Also, the film's biggest problem is that it has trouble deciding whether to be a romantic-comedy or a sort of period-drama hybrid, which especially becomes an issue in the third act, causing that part of the film to buckle a bit. I'd say the way to fix this qould have been to make this a bit shorter, perhaps by as much as fifteen minutes. My other major problem was that Clooney couldn't seem to quite decide whether or not he liked the character of Carter. He isn't all-out villainized, but he gets a certain amount of mistreatment, leading me to question whether he was intended to be regarded negatively or positively by the viewers.
I enjoyed this picture. It kept my attention throughout and gave me a laugh. All of the actors were charming, and the supporting characters had some life to them, although I did feel that too little focus was placed on the team, considering what an important part of the story they play. I recommend seeing it for sheer entertainment value. It's fun enough to take the time.
What's great about it: Good casting and some fine slapstick moments
What's not so great: Somewhat over-long and at times fails to maintain the humorous toone that works best for it
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![L.A. Confidential [Special Edition] [2 Discs] [DVD] [1997]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8989/8989099_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Neo-Noir at its Very Finest
on September 27, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
L.A. Confidential begins with the introduction of its fascinating major characters. There's Ed Exley (Guy Pearce), a young cop who aspires to surpass his dead father's legendary record. There's Bud White (Russell Crowe), tough enforcer with a vendetta against wife-beaters. Last but not least, there's Jack Vincennes (Kevin Spacey), a cool narcotics detective who serves on the side as a consultant for a "Dragnet"-style cop show called "Badge of Honor". There's a slew of memorable side characters, particularly James Cromwell as Dudley Smith, the police captain who may not be as straight as he seems, and an unforgettable turn by Danny DeVito as Sid Hudgens, the lead editor for a trashy tabloid called Hush Hush for which Vincennes often makes celebrity busts.
The story is very elaborate, yet perfectly established by director Curtis Hanson and writer Brian Helgeland. It begins with a brutal mess of police brutality at the police station, which leads to the discharge of several officers, including White's partner, Stennsland, and the promotion of Exley, who snitches out the cops. When Stennsland turns up dead in a brutal robbery, a lengthy investigation ensues, which eventually involves all of the detectives and turns up layers of corruption that reach unthinkable levels.
This is a great mystery, a great thriller, and just an all-around great film. It's very impressive, and it's a must-see.
The story is very elaborate, yet perfectly established by director Curtis Hanson and writer Brian Helgeland. It begins with a brutal mess of police brutality at the police station, which leads to the discharge of several officers, including White's partner, Stennsland, and the promotion of Exley, who snitches out the cops. When Stennsland turns up dead in a brutal robbery, a lengthy investigation ensues, which eventually involves all of the detectives and turns up layers of corruption that reach unthinkable levels.
This is a great mystery, a great thriller, and just an all-around great film. It's very impressive, and it's a must-see.
What's great about it: Excellent casting and acting, a tense storyline, and cinematography that brilliantly underscores the seemier side of LA
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Wire: The Complete First Season [5 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6747/6747611_sa.jpg)
This box set contains every episode from the first season of HBO's gritty crime drama The Wire. Each is presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.33:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while French, Spanish, and a second English soundtrack have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Subtitles are accessible in all three of those languages. Three of the episodes boast commentary tracks, two of those by series creator David Simon and one featuring writer George Pelecanos. This set offers people a chance to catch up with an innovative television program.
Customer Rating
5
Honestly the best show on television
on September 26, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
This is the epitome of good tevlevision. Much like a novel on film, it unfolds slowly and meticulously, drawing a picture of the far-reaching effects of drugs and corruption in the Baltimore slums.
The season begins when Detective Jimmy McNulty visits a district judge and tells him about Avon Barksdale, a drug kingpin in the slums of Baltimore. This leads to the judge barking up the trees of a lot of police higher-ups and politicos, who are extremely displeased, but who respond by putting together a unit, led by Lieutenant Cedric Daniels, who are charged with making arrests of Barksdale's crew.
Everything about this show is exactly as it should be. The pacing's a bit slow, making it less addictive initially than some of HBO's other shows, particularly The Sopranos, but if you give it a chance, you will find yourself watching one of the rawest, best written, most intelligent shows ever made. If you haven't gotten into it yet, now is the time.
The season begins when Detective Jimmy McNulty visits a district judge and tells him about Avon Barksdale, a drug kingpin in the slums of Baltimore. This leads to the judge barking up the trees of a lot of police higher-ups and politicos, who are extremely displeased, but who respond by putting together a unit, led by Lieutenant Cedric Daniels, who are charged with making arrests of Barksdale's crew.
Everything about this show is exactly as it should be. The pacing's a bit slow, making it less addictive initially than some of HBO's other shows, particularly The Sopranos, but if you give it a chance, you will find yourself watching one of the rawest, best written, most intelligent shows ever made. If you haven't gotten into it yet, now is the time.
What's great about it: Incredible acting, writing, and harsh realism about the state of Baltimore's police bureaucracy, and more
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Shawshank Redemption [Special Edition] [2 Discs] [DVD] [1994]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6813/6813031_sa.jpg)
The tenth anniversary of the popular prison drama The Shawshank Redemption sees a deluxe DVD edition of the film hitting stores for the first time. The movie's image is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary from writer/director Frank Darabont, a making-of documentary, and a second documentary explaining how the film has attained such a high level of popularity, seeing as it was not exactly a blockbuster when it initially played in theaters. A Charlie Rose interview with Darabont and stars Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, the movie's trailer, and a spoof of the film featuring sharks round out this first-rate release from Warner Bros.
Customer Rating
5
One of the greatest films ever made
on September 25, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
This is an unforgettable film experience. If you've never seen it, then buy it right now. If you have seen it, it's time to watch it again.
I doubt anyone doesn't know this, but this is the story of Andy Dufresne, a Maine banker who is falsely convicted of killing his wife and her lover and is sent to serve a double life sentence at Shawshank Prison in Maine, where the warden is a religious sadist and Andy slowly befriends the inmates with his charm and optimism, including a cynical lifer named Red (Morgan Freeman, whose Oscar nomination but loss was one of the greatest Academy injustices since its initial conception). There is little to say except that few (or maybe no) films carry the sheer power of Shanshank. It has the power to change you, even if you, like Red, are wary of the concept of hope.
I doubt anyone doesn't know this, but this is the story of Andy Dufresne, a Maine banker who is falsely convicted of killing his wife and her lover and is sent to serve a double life sentence at Shawshank Prison in Maine, where the warden is a religious sadist and Andy slowly befriends the inmates with his charm and optimism, including a cynical lifer named Red (Morgan Freeman, whose Oscar nomination but loss was one of the greatest Academy injustices since its initial conception). There is little to say except that few (or maybe no) films carry the sheer power of Shanshank. It has the power to change you, even if you, like Red, are wary of the concept of hope.
What's great about it: An incredible tale of friendship and hope
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The 40-Year-Old Virgin [WS] [Special Edition] [2 Discs] [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8321/8321951_sa.jpg)
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5
A hilarious, heartwarming comedy
on September 24, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
The 40-Year-Old Virgin was the start of a strange phenomenon a few years ago that has continued through the films of Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen, and the rest of their group: a series of crude, well-written, frequently male-dominated comedies that carry positive message about friendship and male bonding. I've never seen anything like these films, because they somehow manage to never let convention bog them down, but rather use it to create a whole new level of comedy and human experience, usually related to relationships and how they develop, fall apart, of somehow hover in balance.
This film is about Andy Stitzer, a middle-aged electronics store employee who still lives a sort of teenage fantasy life, but is also completely alone. Upon finally reaching out to him, his co-workers learn that he is still a virgin, and thus they make it their mission to change that fact at pretty much any cost. The film really exploits the perils of dating and having forgotten how to survive in the dating world to great effect, but the real asset of the film is its humanity, particularly in the character of Andy, played memorably by Steve Carrel in a star-making role. Andy is an innocent and a good man who has merely forgotten what it is to try to stop being alone. His co-workers, though crude and at times a bit too obsessive about his "condition" really do want to help him, and because of that fact, Andy finds the courage to both develop a strong friendship with them and a romantic connection with a nearby store owner, played by a charming Catherine Keener.
I really recommend this film. Be warned that the humor does venture into very risque territory, but beneath its crude exterior lies a heart of gold. And a lot of laughs.
This film is about Andy Stitzer, a middle-aged electronics store employee who still lives a sort of teenage fantasy life, but is also completely alone. Upon finally reaching out to him, his co-workers learn that he is still a virgin, and thus they make it their mission to change that fact at pretty much any cost. The film really exploits the perils of dating and having forgotten how to survive in the dating world to great effect, but the real asset of the film is its humanity, particularly in the character of Andy, played memorably by Steve Carrel in a star-making role. Andy is an innocent and a good man who has merely forgotten what it is to try to stop being alone. His co-workers, though crude and at times a bit too obsessive about his "condition" really do want to help him, and because of that fact, Andy finds the courage to both develop a strong friendship with them and a romantic connection with a nearby store owner, played by a charming Catherine Keener.
I really recommend this film. Be warned that the humor does venture into very risque territory, but beneath its crude exterior lies a heart of gold. And a lot of laughs.
What's great about it: Great characters and hilarious dialogue throughout
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Intolerable Cruelty [WS] [DVD] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6221/6221144_sa.jpg)
Joel and Ethan Coen's screwball comedy Intolerable Cruelty, the first film they have ever made that did not originate with them, comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and does a fabulous job of capturing the film's bright color scheme. English, French, and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and a second English soundtrack is accessible in DTS 5.1. French and Spanish subtitles are accessible, and English captions are optional. Supplemental materials include a humorous blooper reel personally approved by Joel Coen, a ten minute making-of featurette containing interview clips with the brothers as well as stars George Clooney and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and a featurette concerning the work that went into the film's excellent costume design. This is a solid release from Universal.
Customer Rating
5
One of the most overrated Coen Brothers films
on September 23, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
This film is one that really tickled my funny bone. The dialogue, which is the great strength of pretty much every Coen film, sparkles here just as much as in all of their other dark comedies, especially since in this case it is coming from the likes of George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Billy Bob Thornton, and Geoffrey Rush.
The story concerns Miles Massey, a master divorce lawyer who is smitten by Marilyn Rexroth, a woman who makes her living by marrying men and subsequently divorcing them and taking them for all they are worth. Their back-and-forth attempts to master the other make up the bulk of the film.
The characters and dialogue are a lot of fun. Clooney's character is obsessed with his teeth, and Zeta-Jones plays a woman for whom love has become mere business.
This isn't Fargo, but it's clever and vibrant. Everyone involved with the film clearly thoroughly enjoyed making it, and as a result, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
The story concerns Miles Massey, a master divorce lawyer who is smitten by Marilyn Rexroth, a woman who makes her living by marrying men and subsequently divorcing them and taking them for all they are worth. Their back-and-forth attempts to master the other make up the bulk of the film.
The characters and dialogue are a lot of fun. Clooney's character is obsessed with his teeth, and Zeta-Jones plays a woman for whom love has become mere business.
This isn't Fargo, but it's clever and vibrant. Everyone involved with the film clearly thoroughly enjoyed making it, and as a result, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
What's great about it: The oddball characters and situations that make the Coens's oddball comedies so great
What's not so great: The plot itself, a throwback to 50's romantic comedies, may not bode well for some fans
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Fall [DVD] [2006]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8926/8926282_sa.jpg)
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5
An extraordinary cinematic experience
on September 22, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
The Fall is a project whose ambition alone makes it worth seeing at least once. Tarsem Singh allegedly put twenty years into the film's production and filmed in an overwhelming number of locations around the world. The result is a film of never-before-seen visual prowess; a mystical journey into the imagination that does not make any use of CGI whatsoever and as a result rekindles the viewer's belief in the power of film to captivate the imagination.
The film tells the story of a stuntman who has just been left by the woman he loves and is currently staying in a hospital while recovering from an injury he sustained on the set of a film. Once there, he befriends a young girl who is also a patient, and he begins to tell her a fantastic story about a group of men who seek vengeance against an evil governor. The stuntman has a dark ulterior motive, however: he tells the girl the story to get her to bring him some morphine so that he can commit suicide.
The acting here is solid. The characters are amusing, even though those within the story border upon the sort of caricatures that you can expect to find in a story meant for a child. The characters of the stuntman and the little girl, however, develop a very touching relationship, and through it, the film shows off some remarkable acting, especially from the little girl, who actually learned english for this film as the film was shot in chronological order. She really shines in this picture.
The story really isn't the film's draw. It is the visuals that really matter, and it is because of them that I recommend this film. They are well worth seeing for yourself.
The film tells the story of a stuntman who has just been left by the woman he loves and is currently staying in a hospital while recovering from an injury he sustained on the set of a film. Once there, he befriends a young girl who is also a patient, and he begins to tell her a fantastic story about a group of men who seek vengeance against an evil governor. The stuntman has a dark ulterior motive, however: he tells the girl the story to get her to bring him some morphine so that he can commit suicide.
The acting here is solid. The characters are amusing, even though those within the story border upon the sort of caricatures that you can expect to find in a story meant for a child. The characters of the stuntman and the little girl, however, develop a very touching relationship, and through it, the film shows off some remarkable acting, especially from the little girl, who actually learned english for this film as the film was shot in chronological order. She really shines in this picture.
The story really isn't the film's draw. It is the visuals that really matter, and it is because of them that I recommend this film. They are well worth seeing for yourself.
What's great about it: Breathtaking visuals, locations, and overall cinematography
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Forgetting Sarah Marshall [WS] [Collector's Edition] [3 Discs] [DVD] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8936/8936985_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Even Better than Superbad
on September 21, 2008
Posted by: CrimsonKing42
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the story of Peter Bretter, a TV show music composer who gets dumped by Sarah Marshall, the star of the show he works for, after a five year relationship. Heartbroken he goes to Hawaii to hopefully get away from his misery for a little while. Unfortunately for him, he ends up at the same hotel in which Sarah is staying with her new boyfriend, the rocker Aldous Snow. Peter manages to get through the awkwardness of being stuck in this situation by befriending some of the various people around the resort, and he eventually falls in love with Rachel, a kind hotel clerk who is symapthetic to his predicament.
It's a very funny film. Its take on break-ups and celebrity are both frank and at times brutal. The writing is extremely memorable, along the same lines as such now-classics as Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. If you liked the style of humor of those films, then this one is for you.
The film's great strength is its characters. There are some great minor roles filled by Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd(who along with Russell Brand, who plays Snow, is the show-stopper here), and even the "bad" characters like Sarah and Snow are in fact not bad at all and are shown as very human characters. It's a very unique comedy, and I urge you not to pass it up.
It's a very funny film. Its take on break-ups and celebrity are both frank and at times brutal. The writing is extremely memorable, along the same lines as such now-classics as Superbad and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. If you liked the style of humor of those films, then this one is for you.
The film's great strength is its characters. There are some great minor roles filled by Jonah Hill and Paul Rudd(who along with Russell Brand, who plays Snow, is the show-stopper here), and even the "bad" characters like Sarah and Snow are in fact not bad at all and are shown as very human characters. It's a very unique comedy, and I urge you not to pass it up.
What's great about it: Hilarious film with great performances and a touching take on break-ups and self-discovery
What's not so great: None. None whatsoever.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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