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Less filling than our full-length reviews but still informative, our DVD capsule reviews offer technical and supplemental information for each release, along with a quick look at whether the title is any good and/or entertaining or enjoyable.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND
And the fun continues with new bonus features including the Virtual Wonderland Party, the newly discovered Cheshire Cat song "I'm Odd," Mickey's "Thru the Mirror" animated short, plus sing-along songs and all-new games. Your family will want to experience this timeless Disney masterpiece again and again! (Studio Copy) From 1951 comes this terrific, animated adaptation of Lewis Carroll's loved and surreal children's fantasy story. With superb animation (that still looks good today) and great vocal work, this is a must-have for DVD collectors.
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Length: 87 minutes
Screen Formats: Full Screen (Pan & Scan) Languages: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 1 |
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The most ambitious surfing movie ever undertaken - the Billabong Odyssey is based on a three-year global expedition to seek out and ride the biggest waves in the world. The film tracks expeditions to a variety of exotic and contrasting locations around the world, usually at a moment's notice.
Depicted are the adventures of the big wave team as they challenge deadly waves throughout the Seven Seas, including: the mouth of the Columbia River in Washington State; Maverick's in Northern California; Todos Santos Island, Mexico; the outer shoals of the Hawaiian Isles of Oahu and Maui; the vicious barrels of Teahupo'o, Tahiti; and newly-discovered reefs in Australia, France and Spain. (Studio Copy)
If you're into surfing or just want to be amazed by the sight of nature's power and some of the most amazing wave footage ever captured on film, this release is an entertaining, thrilling and occasionally cringe-inducing, must-have offering for your DVD collection.
Billabong Odyssey is now available for purchase by clicking here
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Length: 107 minutes
Screen Formats: Full Screen (Pan & Scan) Languages: English Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 2 Discs |
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Comic Book - The Movie
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Length: 135 minutes
Screen Formats: Full Screen Languages: English Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Sides: 1 (Dual Layer) |
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Daytime's Greatest Weddings
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Length: 180 minutes
Screen Formats: 2.35:1 Languages: English, French, Spanish Subtitles: English, Spanish Sound: Stereo Sides: 1 |
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This 1959 film was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won for three, including Winters as Best Supporting Actress as well as Best Cinematography and Art Direction/Set Direction.
The Diary of Anne Frank
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Length: 96 minutes
Screen Formats: 1.85:1, 16x9 Languages: Spanish Subtitles: English, Spanish Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 1 |
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Determined to make things right, Rodrigo and Roco kidnap their grandfather's ashes and set off for sunny Acapulco in a vintage Mercedes. On the way, they learn about life and friendship and realize that their grandfather was more free-spirited than they could have imagined. (Studio Copy)
Dust to Dust
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GILLIGAN'S ISLAND - THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON
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Length: 916 minutes
Screen Formats: Full Screen Languages: English Subtitles: English, French, Spanish Sound: Mono Sides: 3 Double-Sided Discs |
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Certainly much credit for the show's three-year run and amazing afterlife goes to the remarkable cast whose characters managed to endure life on the island while never losing their comic timing. Bravo to Bob Denver, Alan Hale, Jim Backus, Natalie Schaefer, Tina Louise, Russell Johnson and Dawn Wells. It's a joy to be stranded with them time and again - here on Gilligan's Isle.
The enduring comedy of Gilligan's Island has appealed to fans of all ages since the first episode aired in 1964. In its historic primetime run, the show averaged an impressive 24.7 rating/38 share in households, a rare feat today, while ranking in the top 20 among all network programs during its tenure.
The beloved characters have gone on to capture the hearts of millions, providing audiences with entertaining family programming during its initial run on CBS and now as a highly rated program on cable television. In 2004, Gilligan's Island will celebrate its 40TH anniversary and still remains one of the finest examples of classic American television to date. (Studio Copy)
Gilligan's Island - The Complete First Season is now available for purchase by clicking here.
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Length: 122 minutes
Screen Formats: 1.85:1, 16x9 Languages: Spanish Subtitles: English, Spanish Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Sides: 1 (Dual Layer) |
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Although he tries to bring the motto of the ruling party to town (modernity, peace and progress) he realizes soon that there's nothing to do against corruption...except to become corrupt. Step by step, helped by his pistol, Juan Vargas becomes the law and the worst major in the town's history. (Studio Copy)
Herod's Law
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Length: 77 minutes
Screen Formats: 1.66:1, 16x9 Languages: English, French Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Sides: 2 Discs |
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In this all-new comedy-adventure, Timon and Pumbaa reveal where they came from, when they met, and how they helped Simba save the Serengeti. Their story includes glimpses into some big events from THE LION KING that look a little different from Timon and Pumbaa's perspective -- such as when King Mufasa introduced baby Simba to the animal kingdom.
Let's just say there was something behind that dramatic moment when all the animals bowed to their new ruler! Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Ernie Sabella, and the original voice cast return for this hysterical musical tale -- and meet colorful new characters like Timon's Ma (Julie Kavner, THE SIMPSONS) and Uncle Max (Jerry Stiller, THE KING OF QUEENS)!
With all your favorite characters, the music you love, and more, get ready for some king-sized fun with Timon and Pumbaa! (Studio Copy)
The Lion King 1 1/2
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Length: 96 minutes
Screen Formats:Full Screen Languages: English Subtitles: English, Spanish Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS Sides: 1 (Dual Layer) |
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Only the Strong Survive
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Length: 95 minutes
Screen Formats: 1.85:1, 16x9, Full Screen (Pan & Scan) Languages: English, Spanish Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 1 (Dual Layer) |
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Scorched
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Length: 97 minutes
Screen Formats: 2.35:1, 16x9 Languages: English, French Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 1 |
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When the natural method doesn't work, they resort to fertility clinics when not confiding in their friends. Jennifer gets comforting advice from coworker Nancy Tillen (JOAN CUSACK) while Danny talks with fellow construction worker Steve Harris (JAY THOMAS) who jokingly offers one of his kids to the Robertson's to ease their attempts.
As time passes and nothing happens, the couple's relationship becomes strained, especially when an attractive architect, Lindsey Hamilton (JILL HENNESSY), tries to seduce Danny. From that point on, the couple must do what they can to save their marriage.
Certainly a pleasant, but not altogether pleasing film, "A Smile Like Yours" might satisfy those who like the romantic comedy genre. You should know, however, that the film falls more into the romantic drama category since the laughs are few and far in between and are supplied for the most part by the supporting characters.
Kinnear and Holly fit perfectly into their roles and seem comfortably cast as a couple, but their biggest problem is the lack of a good script. While there's nothing really wrong with the plot and dialogue, there isn't anything unique or special about what happens.
Even the material that seems interesting, such as Joan Cusack's relationship with a mortician, is never fully explored. Thus, the sum total of what we're left with is just the standard "they can't have a baby" story viewed from a slightly humorous perspective. Movies from the same era, such as "Nine Months," have more fully explored the conceiving/pregnancy story and have done it much better.
Of course, the plot here is filled with child-packed families that this couple must stare at while they can't conceive, and they/we even have to watch a long segment from "I Love Lucy" where Ricky finds out that Lucy is pregnant. Additionally the fertility clinic they attend is conveniently located smack dab in the middle of "Child City" where a gazillion kids and/or pregnant women mill about just so the childless couples have to walk out and see them.
Whether you view this movie as funny will greatly depend on if you find gynecological procedures/equipment and/or collection of male bodily fluids as humorous. I found some of it to be that way, but for the most part it gets redundant after a while.
The supporting characters, since they're drawn as more diverse, interesting people, are the most fun to watch, and the always quirky Cusack is a blast, but isn't used enough to do the movie good. What's there, however, such as her brief discussions about dating the mortician, is funny.
In one scene, she tells Holly that she needs a strong perfume since she'll be competing against the lovely aroma of formaldehyde. Equally amusing is the head nurse at the fertility clinic who's seen pensive characters like Danny many times before and knows just how to handle them.
Unfortunately, the film too often returns to the main characters whose story, while sad, isn't as interesting as the stuff going on around them. As it stands, the film is passable, but had the plot taken a more humorous approach, it would have been much more entertaining and successful.
A Smile Like Yours
is now available for purchase by clicking here
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STAR TREK VI - THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY
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Length: 113 minutes
Screen Formats: 2.00:1, 16x9 Languages: English, French Subtitles: English Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1 Sides: 2 Discs |
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When a Klingon ship is attacked and the Enterprise is held accountable, the dogs of war are unleashed again, as both worlds brace for what may be their final, deadly encounter. Directed by Nicholas Meyer (Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan) and costarring Christopher Plummer, this topical action-adventure soars with warp-speed thrills and excitement. This special Collector's Edition includes two scene revisions by Nicholas Meyer. (Studio Copy)
This 1991 release welcomed the return of writer/director Meyer - following the dreadful "Final Frontier" from 1989 -- who previously helmed the best of the "Trek" films, "The Wrath of Khan." It also featured the last teaming of the entire original TV cast before some of them helped in the baton hand-off to the "Next Generation" crew in the subsequent entry in the series.
While not as good from a story or action standpoint as was "Khan," or as purely entertaining and funny as "The Voyage Home" - the film is fairly enjoyable to watch, especially if you're a diehard fan of the series and original cast.
Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country
is now available for purchase by clicking here
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Length: 110 minutes
Screen Formats: 2.35:1, 16x9 Languages: Spanish Subtitles: English, Spanish Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Sides: 1 |
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Winner of the Latin American Cinema Award at the 2001 Sundance Film Festivial. This is a smartly- written and visually-sumptuous road movie about two women on the run. Written and directed by Maria Novaro (Danzon, The Garden of Eden). A hit at the 2002 San Diego Latino Film Festival! (Studio Copy)
Without a Trace
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