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Alien invaders kidnap everyone's favorite right jolly old elf in this low-budget mixture of children's comedy and sci-fi adventure. Christmas is not far away, and countless children are glued to their family's TV sets, watching reports about Santa Claus (John Call). However, this is happening on Mars, and leaders of the Red Planet aren't sure what to do for their kids who are pining away for a visit from the gift-bearing earthling. Martian leader Kimar (Leonard Hicks) dispatches two of his emissaries, the chronically grumpy Voldar (Vincent Beck) and the moronically cheerful Dropo (Bill McCutcheon), to Earth to bring Santa back for a visit. After arriving on Earth, Voldar and Dropo abduct two children, Betty (Donna Conforti) and Billy (Victor Stiles), and order the kids to show them the way to Santa's workshop, from which all three are taken to Mars against their will. As Santa, Betty, and Billy try to find a way back to Earth, Voldar becomes enraged with the Earth kids, while the children bond more comfortably with the intellectually-challenged Dropo. Shot on a shoestring budget on Long Island, Santa Claus Conquers the Martians has developed a rabid cult following over the years, and yes, it's true, Kimar's daughter Girmar really is played by a ten-year-old Pia Zadora.
 
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One of the Worst Movies Ever
on May 4, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Santa Claus Conquers the Martians' is one of the worst movies ever made, but unlike its competition, it at least has a semi-redeemable storyline. For those who love watching movies that are deemed some of the worst ever, this one's for you.
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Robert Townsend's superhero comedy Meteor Man comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1, and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround, while a Spanish soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Mono. English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the original theatrical trailer. This is a fine release from MGM/UA.
 
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It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Really Bad Movie
on May 4, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I think Saturday Night Live comic David Spade best summed up this film on his 'Hollywood Minute' skit by saying something along the lines of "Look, it's a bird, it's a plane...no, it's 'Meteor Man,' and he has incredible superpowers, one of which is the ability to disappear completely from the box-office in just over a weekend". Widescreen and full-screen with no bonus features. Skip it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Hollow Man makes its second debut on DVD care of Columbia's Superbit Deluxe line of movies on two discs. The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and looks absolutely fantastic. With solid black levels and slick color schemes, this is a stunningly well-produced transfer that includes nary an imperfection or defect. Fans will be very pleased with how crisp this image looks. The soundtrack is floating in the same boat as the video transfer. Presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround as well as DTS 5.1 Surround, both in English, each of these soundtracks feature a multitude of directional effects and surround sounds throughout the entire length of the film. Enveloping the viewer in the world of invisibility, both the video and audio portions of this disc should make anyone with a home theater system very happy. Also included on this disc are English, Chinese, French, Thai, Portuguese, and Spanish subtitles. This deluxe version of the film features a second disc that is full of extra materials (though the commentary track by the director has been excluded from this release). Starting off the supplements is an interesting HBO making of featurette titled "Anatomy of a Thriller." The feature is a short, fluffy look at the making of the film that includes interviews with that cast and crew. Some picture-in-picture comparisons allow the viewer to look at some footage before post-production effects were added in. Some deleted scenes are included that allow a glimpse at what was left on the cutting room floor. A few of these alternate/deleted scenes are interesting, though most were deservedly cut from the final film. No less than 15 featurettes are on this disc (including "The Underground Lab," "Digital Body Parts Montage," "Reversion Progressions," and more), each running anywhere from less than two minutes to nearly six minutes long. These short clips allow the viewer yet another peek behind the special effects department's curtain. Finally there are a few director and actor filmographies, plus a teaser trailer and theatrical trailer for the film.
 
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Weird Movie
on May 4, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
I had high expectations for this film, but was disappointed overall and found it rather bizarre. Anamorphic widescreen.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Troy Miller's family film Jack Frost comes to DVD with a pair of transfers. The widescreen anamorphic transfer preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and is preferable to the standard full-frame image. English and French soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. Subtitles are accessible in both of these languages as well. Supplemental materials include production notes and theatrical trailers. This disc will entertain the entire family.
 
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Decent Holiday Entertainment
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Not to be confused with the ludicrous horror movie of the same name, this version of 'Jack Frost' is decent family entertainment, but definitely a film the kids are more likely to enjoy than the adults. Widescreen and full-screen viewing options, but not much in terms of extras.
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Universal Pictures originally released Spartacus as a bare-bones DVD, and The Criterion Collection also released the film as a three-disc laserdisc with most of the same extras as this disc. Neither can hold a candle to this splendid two-disc release. The film's transfer is stunning. Spartacus' long-troubled restoration history, supervised by the preeminent film restorer Robert A. Harris (who also restored Lawrence of Arabia and Vertigo to their undisputed glories), has been well documented. The arduous process yields results that are nothing short of amazing. Shown in its original aspect ratio of 2.2:1, enhanced for widescreen TVs, the picture was digitally transferred from a 65 mm intermediate positive. Though Kirk Douglas does seem a bit too red at times, the color correction is stable, tends not to bleed, and seems perfectly balanced overall. The high-contrast picture is sharp throughout, giving many modern-day films a run for their money in terms of visual quality. There is no evidence of compression artifacts whatsoever. The film's 5.1 and 2.0 soundtracks have also been remastered and reconstructed from multiple elements. Alex North's thunderous score really shines here. Disc one contains two audio commentaries. The first track, which was originally recorded for the earlier laserdisc release from 1992, contains insights, observations, and production details from producer/actor Douglas, actor Peter Ustinov, novelist Howard Fast, producer Edward Lewis, restoration expert Harris, and legendary designer Saul Bass. This is simply one of the best DVD commentary tracks around, as all of the contributors have ample time to reminisce about the film's sometimes troubled production. Ustinov almost steals the show with some of his more acerbic comments. The second track is a scene-by-scene analysis taken from screenwriter Dalton Trumbo's notes, written after he viewed a rough cut of the film. The track is narrated by Michael McConnohie and also contains some Alex North music compositions. Disc one also contains an informative restoration demonstration. Disc two contains a wealth of information, including some rare deleted scenes, vintage newsreel footage of the film's premiere, some rather amusing promotional interviews of Ustinov and actress Jean Simmons, another great interview with the droll Ustinov from 1992, an excellent documentary concerning the Hollywood Ten (of which Trumbo was a member) and much, much more.
 
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Outstanding Film and Dvd
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Initially directed by Anthony Mann, and finished by famed director Stanley Kubrick, 'Spartacus' is an exceptional film that can be appreciated in so many ways. Awesome Criterion release here, featuring loads of bonus material that was not available on the initial dvd release. Worth every penny for those who love this film. Highly Recommended!
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It's most people's worst fears realized in the eight-legged horror-comedy Arachnophobia. Featured in a 1.85:1 non-anamorphic widescreen transfer, this picture looks fairly well-produced, though sports a softness that sometimes hurts the image. While it's frustrating that this movie wasn't given an anamorphic transfer, at least there is a minimal amount of grain, edge enhancement, and shimmer in the picture. Overall, the colors are very vibrant and the black levels solid and even. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 in English. This is a well-mixed 5.1 soundtrack that utilizes directional effects on many occasions, though the bulk of the soundtrack usually comes from the front and center speakers. All aspects of the dialogue, effects, and music are clear of any excessive distortion or hiss. Also included on this disc are English captions. The only extra features to be found on this disc include a very short production featurette with a few scant interviews by the cast and crew, a theatrical trailer for the film, and some recommendations for other movie titles the viewer might enjoy.
 
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Only For the Brave of Heart
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Arachnophobia' is actually a very well made film. The only problem is, most viewers will probably find themselves extremely uncomfortable while watching it (I know I was). The film offers some pretty good performances, especially by John Goodman, who plays the town exterminator. Recommended, but only for the brave of heart.
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Impressive Dvd for This Cheesy 'Jaws' Ripoff
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
'Grizzly' is the equivalent of Spielberg's 'Jaws,' only instead of a giant great white shark attacking people left and right in the water, it's a giant grizzly bear attacking people left and right on land. The dvd is quite impressive considering the movie is not that great, and features an anamorphic widescreen 2.35:1 transfer and several bonus materials.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Episode I of the Star Wars films comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer that fails to preserve the original theatrical aspect ratio of the movie. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital 2.0. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by George Lucas and many of the people who worked behind the camera on the film, deleted scenes, storyboards, numerous featurettes, a music video, trailers, and a 12-part documentary that was produced for the Internet. This is a great disc for what it is, but the same extras are available on another edition that also has a widescreen image. That version is superior to this one.
 
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Picture Format is Inaccurate
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
this full-screen dvd version alters the original theatrical aspect ratio of the movie from 2.35:1 to 1.33:1, giving a picture in which you lose almost 50% of the image on each side.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Excellent Christmas Movie & Bonus!
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Of all the film adaptations of Charles Dickens' 'Christmas Carol,' It is my opinion that the 1951 British version starring Alastair Sim is the best. However, this 1938 rendition starring Reginald Owen, would be my second favorite. And it looks just breathtaking here on this re-mastered dvd that is well worth the buy. Even better, is that the animated short 'Peace On Earth,' which was nominated for an oscar, is included here, and it amazes me how relevant its subject matter still is today. Highly Recommended!
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Mick "Crocodile" Dundee returns for a second time to America, this time heading to the city of fame and fortune in Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles. Paramount has done a fine job on this 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer. The colors and black levels in this picture all look very even and well-rendered. While there is a slight amount of edge enhancement present during a few key scenes, overall this is a very clean and well-done transfer. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and sounds excellent, if a bit underwhelming. Rear and front speakers were utilized mostly during the beginning Australia sequences, as well as when the music score kicks in during the film. Also included on this disc is a Dolby Digital 2.0 soundtrack in English, as well as English subtitles. Much like the first two films, Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles sports very few extra features. Included on this disc is an anamorphic theatrical trailer as well as a brief featurette on the making of the film which includes interviews with the cast and crew. Fans of this series will most likely want to take a bite out of this disc, though they will be shedding crocodile tears due to the lack of extra materials.
 
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Almost Looks Like It Was Made For TV
on May 3, 2008
Posted by: kevman79
Being a fan of the first two films, I was hopeful that this third installment might be enjoyable as well. I was wrong, and the cameo of professional boxer Mike Tyson in the film pretty much sums up the quality of this movie. In many parts, the film looks as though it was almost a made for television production. Widescreen with some sparse extras.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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