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Tom Shadyac re-teams with Jim Carrey for the comedy Bruce Almighty. The initial DVD release of the film offers a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a making-of featurette and over a dozen deleted scenes. This is a fine release from Universal Studios.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Back to his roots
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
Bruce Almighty is the genre of movie that suits Carrey the best, where he can use his rubber face and funny voices and not seem out there. The movie is based on a touchy subject... RELIGION... but don't let that turn you away. It is done in such a respectable way that it doesn't effect the movies credibility. With an amazing cast including Morgan Freeman as God, I would suggest this to anyone who is looking for a great laugh and enjoyable movie.
What's great about it: Jim Carrey's charm
What's not so great: not long enough!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Good movie for Ferrell
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This is a great movie, i started to watch it reluctantly because I didn't think this film would suit my needs. Boy was I wrong.... this is a beautifully acted movie and well written as well. The movie is a lot deeper then it would appear on the outside, Farrell gives his best performance and actually brought me to tears. Dont get me wrong though... this is a well suited comedy with a drama ending that will bring everyone in the room to an emotional state.
What's great about it: Will Ferrell's awesome performance
What's not so great: a little long
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Great
on November 13, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
There is so much in this movie to enjoy, Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick are brilliant together... they have an amazing on screen chemistry that no one can match. Both have had long stints in Broadway musicals and return to their starring roles in this zany comedy as Leo and Max. For those theater lovers there are some great cameos in here from some amazing broadway actors. I would highly suggest this to those who are fans of broadway musicals and also fans of Mel Brooks' raunchy and somewhat controversial sense of humor.
What's great about it: "It's good to be the king"
What's not so great: They cut some songs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton's evocative, somewhat grisly adaptation of the classic Washington Irving story, comes to DVD with one of the most lavish and fully realized presentations yet for a Burton film. Starting with a widescreen, anamorphic transfer and Dolby Digital 5.1 and Surround Audio, the disc also features extras like an engaging and informative commentary by Burton, cast and crew interviews, biographies/filmographies, a photo gallery, the theatrical trailers, and a "making of" featurette. The commentary and interviews are especially entertaining, revealing how much camaraderie Burton has with actors like Jeffrey Jones, Johnny Depp, and Christina Ricci. Though separate, more in-depth sections on how the film's special effects were achieved would have been nice, the featurette covers enough of Sleepy Hollow's behind-the-scenes work to make it worthwhile. Along with the DVDs of Edward Scissorhands and Pee-Wee's Big Adventure, this disc plays to the strengths of Burton's quirky, visually striking directorial style -- and also suggests that deluxe versions of Batman and Batman Returns will be even more impressive.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great movie
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This movie is equal parts humor and horror, a trademark, in a sense, for Director Tim Burton. The cast is great and the visuals are stunning. The movie is gleefully spooky and well directed (in all aspects), there is a hint of humor in every scene, even the decapitations in the movie are funny to watch.
What's great about it: Acting, Directing, Cinematography..... everything
What's not so great: Not very scary
I would recommend this to a friend!
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From director Edward Zwick (Glory, Legends of the Fall), The Last Samurai is the 19th-century tale of a U.S. Civil War soldier played by Tom Cruise who is contracted to train an army for the Japanese government. Also starring Ken Watanabe, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards and is featured here in a loaded two-disc DVD package. The widescreen anamorphic transfer is complimented by a Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround soundtrack with available subtitles in English, Spanish, and French. Additionally, the original English soundtrack is included in Dolby Digital Stereo and there is a dubbed French track in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Along with the film, the first disc features a running audio commentary track by Zwick. The second disc is packed with a wealth of additional material that essentially covers every aspect of the film's production. History vs. Hollywood: The Last Samurai is a documentary that originally aired on The History Channel, while "Edward Zwick: Director's Video Journal" takes viewers behind the scenes through the eyes of the director and includes narration by both Zwick and Cruise. Other featurettes delve into such topics as production design, costume design, the weapons featured, and the memorable beheading scene. Rounding out disc two is footage from the film's Japanese premieres, a collection of deleted scenes, and the original theatrical trailer. A full-screen edition with the same features is also available.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Tom's Best!
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This is a very good film... feeling a bit long at times and sadly hollywood-ized it is still a very good movie. It was very meticulously researched and even then came up with some misleading information. Even so, the story is good.... the acting is superb.... the fight scenes are realistic and not overly stylized. This is, and probably will be Tom Cruises best work on film.
What's great about it: Plot
What's not so great: misleading information at some parts
I would recommend this to a friend!
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John Candy and John Hughes re-team in the comedy Uncle Buck, which comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. English, Spanish, and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Spanish subtitles are accessible, and the English soundtrack is closed-captioned. Supplemental materials include biographies of the cast and crew, and production notes. This is a solid release from Universal that will please fans of the film.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This movie is no doubt John Candy at his most huggable best.
What's great about it: John Candy
What's not so great: Extras on DVD
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Good Musical
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
Although not as good a Grease, this surely holds up as a movie-musical classic. The music is soulful and full of hope, and the scenery is pretty awesome.
What's great about it: non-creepy Michael Jackson
What's not so great: slightly corny
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The popular children's television show comes to the screen in this sci-fi adventure about a group of teenage superheroes battling an evil leader bent on world domination. The film's six heroes lead double existences as normal young teens who, when needed, don color-coded costumes to become the Power Rangers. Under the guidance of the valiant Zordon (Nicholas Bell), the Rangers fight crime with kung-fu skills and specialized attack vehicles. This time, the Rangers are battling Ivan Ooze (Paul Freeman), a millennia-old villain who hopes to take over the world with an army of phlegm creatures. The Rangers' only hope for victory is to acquire a special power source, leading to a dangerous journey into outer space. Despite the larger budget, the film remains true to the style of the show, which often recalls Japanese monster movies in its depictions of battling giant monsters through obvious special effects. The fast-paced fantasy action attracted a good portion of its intended youthful audience, while not becoming quite as much of a sensation as the TV series; some adults attacked the film for its reliance on violence (though of a bloodless, cartoon variety) and its status as a blatant promotional tool for the best-selling Power Ranger toys.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good movie
on November 6, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This brings the ultimately popular television show to the big screen with a slew of ferociously funny monsters, plenty of special effects and a refreshing lack of pretentiousness. No matter how far these characters go into outer space they remain as likable as always. Keep in mind that this movie is made for the younger viewers who will not see the obvious "good-overcoming-evil" ending. But when you look over the gleeful villain, nonstop action and visual razzle-dazzle... you get this movies simple, yet powerful message. "The Strength is Inside You, Trust It"
What's great about it: can you say nostalgia?
What's not so great: Acting..... storyline.... -blah
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5 out of 5
5
Great turn for Carrey
on November 5, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
This is a very well acted, well written masterpiece of a movie. I am very glad that Jim took the lead in this, you will not be used to seeing him in a movie like this. He is sincere and lovable as Truman and you will love watching the storyline unfold
What's great about it: Jim
What's not so great: n/a
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Tony Scott's kidnapping thriller Man on Fire gets a fully loaded initial release to DVD. The image is presented in a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.40:1. The English soundtrack is rendered in DTS 5.1 and Dolby Digital 5.1. Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Surround. Supplemental materials include a pair of commentary tracks. Tony Scott's commentary will please fans, but critics who find his films to be socially irresponsible trash will be able to point to it for evidence of their distaste. A second commentary track with producer Lucas Foster, screenwriter Brian Helgeland, and co-star Dakota Fanning is a more light-hearted track and offers insight into how the film came together. A making-of featurette rounds out this release from 20th Century Fox.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Good Movie
on November 5, 2008
Posted by: Anonymous
from Manchester, Me
Coming along with an inset of revenge films, MOF is a very well-acted emotional tale of a mans love for the girl he is hired to protect.
What's great about it: Emotional Story that carries well
What's not so great: Directing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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