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Great fun, great laughs, and great muppets
I've only seen this movie on a recorded-off-TV format, but this is probably one of the funniest movies you can see (at least with Kermit the Frog in the starring role), and certainly the best Muppet movie, as far as I'm concerned.

The movie begins with Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo in a balloon, floating high above the city, reading the credits as they roll. ("Kermit? What does B.S.C. stand for?" "I dunno..." and "Nobody really reads these do they?" "Well sure they do. They all have families.")

Once the credits finish, the balloon plummets to the street, where the trio introduce the movie with a large song-and-dance number amidst a chaotic street scene, complete with a robbery on set!

The rest of the movie is loads of laughs as Kermit and his friends travel to England for their newspaper to interview Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg). Their Muppet entourage grows when the three book their stay at the Happiness Hotel, a run-down England hotel occupied by a crew of lazy Muppets.

Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, Miss Piggy, Animal, Dr. Teeth and the whole gang eventually team up to foil Lady Holiday's brother (Charles Grodin) and his three partners in crime from stealing the fabulous Baseball Diamond at the Mallory Gallery. It's pure, hilarious, and classic Muppet mayhem.

Kiddos and adults one and all will most likely enjoy this movie, and you don't have to worry about any unclean humor whatsoever.

I'm in my late teens and I still laugh at this movie. Definitely worth the money.

Great movie, lousy DVD
I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the Muppets, even as I got older and started watching more "grown-up" movies.

Of the three Muppet movies made while Jim Henson was still alive, this was the first one I ever saw, and remains my favorite. The jokes are hilarious (my favorite being the recurring joke "We'll catch them red-handed." "What color are their hands now?"), and the puppetry is just incredible, especially during the scene where everyone goes for a bike ride.

Unfortunately, I can't give this 5 stars, because I'm not just rating the movie, I'm rating the DVD it's on. And quite frankly, the DVD stinks. Even though some bonus features (like on the "Muppet Movie" and "Muppets Take Manhattan" DVDs) would have been nice, what was REALLY lacking was the picture quality. The opening scene with Kermit, Fozzie, and Gonzo in the hot air balloon looked dirty and grainy. This film seriously needed to be cleaned up before being transferred to DVD.

So while the movie itself is great and gets five stars, I can only give the DVD three.

The Great Muppet Caper
I really enjoyed this movie...it's great for the whole family!

Cute but Not my Favorite Muppet Movie!
I saw The great Muppet Caper in a movie theater with my family when I was about 16 years old and though I preferred The first movie and I also prefer the third movie The Muppets Take Manhattan this was a cute movie too but I just didn't enjoy it as much but I do recommend it to Muppet fans but though I would buy the other two movies on DVD I'm not sure if I would buy this one unless I found it on sale at a very low price. Like in a bargain bin or something.

Witty, witty, witty...
As I am indulging in all things British at the moment, I wondered how Jim Henson would be at a British murder mystery. The answer is absolutely fabulous!

In the opening credits, Fozzy complains about how long the credits are taking and says, "Does anyone even read those names?" "Sure," replies Kermit, "they have families." From there Henson takes you on a pure romp of fun, finding the humour in the British, in fashion design, in plot development, in seedy hotels, in Columbo, and in the Muppets themselves. Throughout the film, Henson also plays with the audiences' mind as he breaks down the barrier between the plot and reality. He was an incredibly clever man!

Also, if you have a favorite among the Muppets, yours will probably have his time in the spotlight. My favorites are Beaker and the Swedish Chef, and I was not disappointed in them. However, my appreciation for Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo also grew in this film. (It's been awhile since I watched the Muppets.)

So, all in all, this is a good time for anyone, with humour and creativity there to inspire folks of all ages. ... Read more

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Reason To Believe
This is a basically good movie.I was disappointed that there was not an unrated version.There are scenes which have been edited out.If you buy a censored version (which the "R" version is), you've been cheated.The movie should be seen as the director filmed it!

Sleazy and trashy
Reason To Believe has got to be the worst movie I have ever sat through. Non of the characters are at all believable and most are morally disgusting. I am no prude but if this movie represents the way college students live today then it is no wonder the world is in such decay. There really is no reason to see this movie. Totally disgusting. Why well known actors would be involved in such sleazy trash is beyond comprehension!!!!

"A Reason to Believe" that college is dangerously fun.
This movie gives an accurate portrayal of college life while at the same time giving you the "over the edge" exaggerations. It takes a serious look at date rape which, unfortunately, really does happen in Anycollege, USA.If you like dumb college guys doing funny-as-hell college pranks, this movie is for you. ... Read more

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3 Great Movies on 1 DVD.Star Power, Exciting Genre with Extras on each DVD. ... Read more

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great films, Ruibbish transfer
I saw this dvd and thought it was a bargain .... Was I wrong. It contains 3 great films all spoilt by the worst transfer I have ever seen. The picture is far worse than the vhs I have and it also keeps freezing and pixelating. I have the reg 2 version of Immortal battalion and it is a fantastic transfer. Avoid this dvd at all costs.

The immortal Batalion is whorth the DVD
This is a review of The immortal Battalion

It was an immortal squad but it is immortal

There is a lot more depth to this movie than you would expect. Yes it is a propaganda movie. But it portrayed the beginning of the breakdown of the class system in England. David Nine plays a junior officer than was from a civilian brigade and now must learn to get along with his Sargent and men. He goes from aloofness to comrade by the end of the movie. There is plenty of action as the troop transport that the are on gets torpedoed. And they even get to fix bayonets.

Worth the money
Definetly worth the money, especially if you are a David Niven fan. A good group of films that show the WWII mentality of the times. A good DVD to add to your collection. ... Read more

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WONDERFUL! A GREAT INQUIRY ON THE HUMAN CONDITION!
People who aren't "turned off" & disgusted by the current state of the world (enviromentally, politically, culturally, sociologically, etc.) will immediately understand this film and appreciate its beauty! Upon the first time seeing it, I felt it was unfocused and confused. The second time, when it occured to me that these people were living in front of the backdrop of something emotionally emasculating (random slaughtering, War, whatever you want to supplement), I realized what a masterpiece this film is. That uneasy feeling that life is unraveling all around you, that human beings are destroying each other, even though you don't directly see it...Bergman captures that feeling beautifully.

The interviews in the film bothered me for a while, but then I started to view them (and commend Bergman's brillance) as Brechtian distancing effects, as if Bergman is saying: "yes, live vicariously through these people, but after all they're just characters representing something, but they are NOT these people, so what???". Fantastic!

If you don't already own this and you love Bergman, what's wrong with you???

Eros and Thanatos
This is one of the very few films that I came out of the theater crawling *under* the carpet... And I still find it disturbing - and at the same time or perhaps exactly because enlightening. Many of Bergman's films of that time dealt with the inherent self-destructiveness of the "human condition"; but most of them also had a plot element that involved an external destructive force: war (The Seventh Seal, Shame), the proximity of death (Wild Strawberries) and so on. Even Hour of the Wolf, the one that comes closest to Passion, has the "wolves" - the coterie that seduces Max von Sidow's character into reliving, facing, and ultimately succumbing to, his inner demons (by the way, make sure that your version of Hour of the Wolf includes the posface, "look, this is a movie, and we just wrapped it up, it's not real, you see, these people are just characters in a movie played by 'normal' people - but the demons will stay with you, cause they're not really ours, they're your own").

Not so Passion. Here, there is no outward force pushing these people - these "normal", whatever their personal demons, people - towards inescapable destruction. There is the wanton, unresolved slaughter of animals; but this doesn't touch the characters, no more than the everyday "slaughter of the lambs" that surrounds much of our lives does us except to at most evoke a vague disquiet, let alone drive them. They're doomed; always were. Nothing can save them. Not love, or the forlorn illusion of, not a bourgeois life surrounded by creature comforts, not even outburts of personal violence. There is simply no redemption.

For the "passion" is not "a" passion, but *the* passion, the passion that drives us all, and indeed all life: the endless collision and collusion between Life and Death, that sets down the boundaries within which we, like Von Sydow's character at the film's closing, must forever pace back and forth.

Genius at work...
I am amongst those Bergman fans who prefer his post-Persona work best. I find many of his late 40's-50's films too calculated & highly pretentious (especially films like The Silence & Winter Light). One of the best Bergman films of the 70's

A movie full of 'Passion'.
After having seen Woody Allen's INTERIORS I was so impressed by the direction. I found out that Allen was paying homage to Bergman and at the time I was just finding out about all sorts of different movies, I was 14 at the time so this was so amazing to me and still is. Afterwards I sought out movies by Bergman but I was always a little afraid of being dissappointed (I had recorded THE SEVENTH SEAL on TV but I thought I ought to take baby steps in terms of getting to know Bergman so I did not see it). But finally I decided to start with THE PASSION OF ANNA and now every week I rent at least two Bergman movies from my library. The direction is genius! I love the way Bergman doesn't try to hype up events. He just lets everything unravel in a natural way. Whenever someone in this movie is saying something regarding their emotional state or past experiences, etc. Bergman lets their emotions shine through and he presents us with intimate close ups of their faces so that we can observe every bit of the emotions that the character is going through. Other directors prefer to use music and other methods which I am not condemning, I actually like some of the other methods that other directors use but I had never seen a movie in which the director let everything happen so naturally, as if it weren't even a movie but a documentery though the look of the movie is not realistic, it looks like a movie but it doesn't feel like one. Bergman gives us a stark and compelling movie about these 4 people who are going through the motions and how they affect each other's lives. Max von Sydow plays a widower who lives a very mechanical life until he gets in involved in the lives of three other people and they are played by Bibi Anderson, Erland Josephson and finally Liv Ullmann as Anna. von Sydow and Ullmann I thought were particularly great. It's hard for an actor to play a man who is emotionally hollow to a certain degree but von Sydow does it perfectly. Ullmann plays a woman who is still suffering after effects of the deaths of her husband and child and who ends up looking for solace in von Sydow's character. She shows great measure of desperation and sadness in her performance without being showy. And the cinematography is very beautiful if a bit depressing to those who hate gray skies. And the lack of music gives it a very strange feeling like I mentioned before. And Bergman uses an interesting method of showing short interviews with each of the four actors with them discussing their characters. I found this to be a bit daring because Bergman ran the risk of breaking the suspension of disbelief of the audience but personally I felt it just made me go deeper into their lives and selves. I can see why Woody Allen idolizes this guy.

Apocalyptic Bergman.
'The Passion of Anna' sometimes feels like a compendium of Bergman films, such as 'The Seventh Seal' (Max Von Sydow struggling to find meaning in an apocalyptic environment), 'Persona' (Liv Ullmann and Bibi Andersson as two women suffering on a remote island) and 'Hour of the Wolf' (Von Sydow, living with Ullmann on a remote island, tempted by sophisticated strangers led by Erland Josephson).

But though the film deals with the many of those films' themes - emotional violence, power mind-games, dissatisfaction, ennui, exile - it somehow seems lighter, less like spending two hours on a (nerve) rack. This may be because though the title refers to two kinds of passion - an overwhelming love for or interest in something, and a journey of trials and sufferings leading to some kind of redemption - it features a hero who is removed from either.

A gruesome mystery element soon intrudes, as an unknown figure starts slaughtering all the animals on the island. This element performs at least two functions - by asking the question, who is this madman, it forces us to look more closely at our characters; and it creates an apocalyptic feel that is an appropriate backdrop to the characters' mental deterioraton or fatigue, while also suggesting a wider, largely unseen social framework against which these isolated figures exist.

It also contributes to the film's bleak colour scheme - though in colour, the film's winter setting is all brown and grey, with big black bare trees, swathes of mud and stone, dirty smudges of snow. This has obvious symbolic value - just as we first meet Von Sydow repairing his roof, as if trying to paper the cracks in his mind; so we see him alone, sometimes drunk, in this huge, empty landscape, peopled only by dead animals, elusive madmen and an unseen mob.

As is typical with Bergman, the film is full of narrative games or interruptions, such as the actors commenting on their roles, trying to encapsulate coherence while their director proliferates the unknown; and Ullmann's monochrome nightmare, increasing the sense of medieval plague, is a figure for a malaise much closer to home. ... Read more

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Someone must have really shown Cuba Gooding Jr. the money for him to risk his Oscar cachet on this derivative buddy movie that never quite gets up to Speed despite its blatant ripoff of that breakneck thriller's gimmick. Instead of a bomb-rigged bus forced to maintain its speed of 50 mph, here we have Elvis, a chemical weapon that must be kept cooler than 50 degrees. Standing between us and flesh-melting defoliant devastation are the requisite mismatched antagonists Mason, a short-order cook (Skeet Ulrich), and Arlo, a thief (Gooding).

Elvis was created by Mason's fishing buddy, Dr. Richard Long (David Paymer), a biologist still shaken up by a deadly test 10 years earlier that went awry and killed 18 soldiers. Instead of Long, "thorn in the side" Captain Andrew Bryner (Peter Firth) took the fall and went to prison. Now, the embittered Bryner has been released and is understandably vengeful. A ticking time bomb himself, the demented Bryner leads the relentless pursuit of Mason and Arlo, who have been compelled by Long to transport Elvis to a military base 90 miles away in--get this--Arlo's ice cream truck.

Gooding works hard for the money, although he was shortchanged by the script ("I'd like to kick your ass like last year's underwear" is a sample bon mot). Still, he makes his exuberant Oscar acceptance speech look restrained. And Firth makes an effective villain. "Your lives will end on this miserable road to nowhere," he warns the duo, "and I can't guarantee the end will be quick." Hardly a Factor at the box office, this thriller is fine for action fans who want to put their brains on cruise control and just chill at home. --Donald Liebenson ... Read more

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Good Action Factor
This is one of those movies that often gets overlooked because it was not a big hit at the box office. Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, and the rest the cast turn in great performances. I always like Gooding but I think this is one of his best roles. To me much better than "Jerry McGuire" or "Pearl Harbor". The story is good, the sets are great, and the music nicely adds to the action/drama. If you enjoyed "Broken Arrow", "Outbreak", or "The Rock" you should enjoy this movie. It is a rollercoaster ride as Gooding and Ulrich try to stop terrorist from using a nerve gas (ELVIS) on the public and deliver it to a military base. Cuba drives an ice cream delivery truck and Skeet works in a diner.

When a scientist drops this biohazardous weapon in their lap at the diner with terrorist hot on his trail it takes off running. As they try to keep it from the terrorist they must maintain it at a temperature no warmer than 50 degrees. Ever try to defend an ice cream truck driving on mountainous roads in traffic? This is one of my favorite action films and I think it is often underrated by cynics. If you like action movies with Cage, Travolta, Stallone, Willis, or Schwarzenegger I will be surprised if you are disapointed. It is one you will enjoy going back and watching on a regular basis. I recommend buying it on DVD. If you like Cuba Gooding Jr. be sure to see "Murder of Crows" as well.

Not suspenceful, but fun none the less!
An Action film about a bomb (so to say) that will blow up if the temperature goes above 50 degrees. It seems a little Speedish, the bus will blow up if the speed goes below 50. Besides that point the movie is pretty original, and fun. It stars Skeet Ulrich of the hugely popular Scream and Cuba Gooding Jr. from As Good As It Gets. Skeet Ulrich plays a waiter of a small little diner, when in the middle of the night a friend comes in half dead, and explains about the bomb, and the fact that it can't go above 50 degrees. Both of them are a little spooked, and don't really know what to do. When they see a guy approach the diner, not looking like good business, they hide the know dead friend and pretend to be normal, which is a little hard. The guy looks for the body and doesn't find it then leaves. The two then split out of there in an ice cream truck. Talk about perfect timing, and high tell it to get the bomb where it needs to go, with the bad goes hot in pursuit. Chill Factor isn't the greatest action film, but the comedy and the fact that it stars Cuba Gooding Jr. helps it out. It isn't to suspenseful but it is a fun film to watch and love. With a good cast , some good acting and great comedy touches, Chill Factor becomes better then most action films, such as Mission: Impossible 2, or Charlies Angels. Chill Factor is just good old fashioned fun.

"you highjakced me with an empty gun!!!"
great time around though the beginning is stupid and so is the premise but Skeet Ulrich and Cuba Gooding Jr have a razzle dazzle good time and it pays off big with them trying to keep the bomb cool and not to be killed by Peter Firth and his gang at the same time. the highlight would have to be when they slide down the side of a hill with a boat, great scene. David Paymer and Kevin J. O'Connor also star as well

don't waste your money
This film had some decent action scenes, but it was nothing beyond that. The story is a [compilation] of several movies you've already seen, the characters are dry and pointless, and Cuba Gooding Jr never seems to nail down exactly what kind of character he's portraying. I can't watch him act... I never know where he's coming from, and I can't watch him act like virtually the same character in every one of his movies. Skeet plays his part with no heart as well... in fact the entire cast does. I guess it must be hard to do a movie knowing the script is as horrible as this one.

Don't waste your money. There are better action films out there with heartfelt acting. This one isn't it.

Fun flick.
Good stuff. Don't expect Oscar winning performances from it, just watch it to have fun!

The blonde babe is an incredible actress, wish they would have given her more lines...... ... Read more

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very 84'
Great movie, definitely has the Wes Craven vibe. Plenty of stuff to laugh at but still totally watchable. Star studded in a great 80's tv/ b-movie way. Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster),Barret Oliver (D.A.R.Y.L.), Jason Presson (Explorers). Susan Lucci rules as the satanic country club chick. If cheesy 80's flicks are up your alley I totally recommend it.

Great if just to see Nicholas Worth
Not the best of Wes Cravens horrors but not the worst.

Simple but enjoyable horror yarn that is crude in budget but still interesting and compelling to watch.

Although one of the secondary characters, the film is most noticable for character actor/muscleman Nicholas Worth who plays the musclebound demonic sherrif guardian to the hell gate.

COOL MOVIE
Everything is idyllic in Suburbia when the little family moves in, as the father have got a new job in a computer company there. But no paradise would be complete without its snake. Strange things happens as the family joins the local country club without the husband, as it certainly holds secrets. Suspenseful and well-made chiller with a bitchy Susan Lucci as club chairperson. The movie captures the sense of paranoia and the special effects final is worth waiting for. ... Read more

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This irresistibly sexy comedy tells the outrageous story of a beautiful girl and her unlikely romantic awakening! Pretty young Emily has just reached the ripe old marrying age of 22, and her obnoxious family has already matched her with un upper-crust stiff. Emily, of course, feels nothing ... until she happens upon a strapping young peasant who unleashes all kinds of strange new feelings within her! As this funny, clever, and endlessly entertaining motion picture unfolds, a string of comic events is set into motion that force everyone to deal with some decidedly lusty new emotions! ... Read more

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STIFF UPPER LIPS.
THIS MOVIE IS VERY VERY FUNNY. SEAN PERTWEE IS TRIFFIC AS THE COMMIN PESENT BOY. THE WOMAN WHO PLAYS THE HEROWIN IS ALSO GREAT. I LOVED THIS MOVIE. PETER USTNOV IS GOOD AS A OWNER OF A PLAINTION TEA IN INDIA. WATCH THIS MOVIE.

Funny but dirty
There are some undeniably funny moments in this spoof of Merchant Ivory's lush literary films such as "A Room with a View" and "A Passage to India." Indeed, it was a genre that was ripe for a good parody. Peter Ustinov is especially funny as an English imperialist in India, who needs to sit on hunks of British lawn while he has tea. However, I found this movie to be so crammed with sex jokes that it bordered on the peurile. Certainly the sexual repression of the proper English movies was a good target for comedy, but I think this film goes a little overboard with its endless sex jokes until one wonders whether the writers have more than one string to their violin.

Varoom with a view...
The posh filmmaking of Merchant Ivory has always tried to be beautiful, quaint and literate. With many successes and failures to their name including COURTESANS OF BOMBAY, MAURICE, HOWARD'S END, THE REMAINS OF THE DAY and A ROOM WITH A VIEW, these films have also acquired something else. The have become the able subject of parody. STIFF UPPER LIPS accomplishes that to a certain extent with its clash between Merchant/Ivory and Zucker Borthers (TOP SECRET!) storytelling. It is designed for fans of the period literadramas, others will miss much of the humor and should look elsewhere for the evenings entertainment. Often times, the film is unsuccessful when it tackles elements of the Merchant Ivory films that were already parody in the films source or when the pacing parallels the same. Advertising for this film prepared the world (errr, very small world) for a bawdy ... comedy, which never hit the screen. There are sexual references, but they are far from bawdy. The performances are good especially Sean Pertwee as the idiotic brother George. The DVD has a standard audio/video transfer and offers a couple nice laughs.

How well do you know your British movies?
Granted this isn't a high brow humor movie, but it isn't supposed to be. It is hysterical if you take it for what it is- a movie about sex that made fun of all the aspects of Merchant Ivory films and Masterpiece Theatre that needed to be laughed at. Some of the parodies were really very clever, my favorite being the Mouret Fanfare played on the sitar, while others were on the overdone side. On the whole though this movie is great if you're well versed in quite a bit of British film.

Enchanting
For those who get it, delightful.

For those who don't....well, I'm sorry, but it's just not the movie's fault. ... Read more

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Oscar winner Mira Sorvino (Mighty Aphrodite, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion) stars in Tarantella as Diana, a photographer who's forced to grapple with her family heritage when her mother unexpectedly dies. Diana goes back to her childhood neighborhood in Brooklyn, where she's confronted with her mother's house, full of old records, clothes, recipes, and unexpected bits of money stashed away for emergencies. When Pina (Rose Gregorio), an old friend of her mother's, brings back her mother's "housebook"--a collection of old letters, photographs, and stories--the two women begin a rocky relationship that grows surprisingly fulfilling for both of them. While this may seem like a generic theme, Tarantella is grounded in specific and resonant images and objects. The director has a fine eye for the emotional nuances of relationships, not only Diana's and Pina's, but also romantic and commercial ones. Diana's boyfriend, Matt (played by Matthew Lillard from Scream and SLC Punk), comes to help but keeps stepping on her toes (emotionally speaking). And her real estate agent, who sees the house as a mere commodity, doesn't fully consider Diana's personal attachments. Most effective are the intermittent flashbacks or daydreams, shot in a beautiful theatrical style, in which Diana remembers her childhood, imagines herself in her mother's place, and envisions a story her mother wrote in the housebook as a gorgeous puppet play. Tarantella is a little stiff at first, but it grows compelling because it is rooted in deep, genuine feeling. --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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Wunderbar!
Tarantella is Mira Sorvino's breakthrough performance. She shines almost as brightly as she did in the classic hit "New York Cop." ... Read more

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Insightful film
Many of the other reviewers have called this film boring, but I really, really liked this movie. You have the three couples: Ben and Paul (who have been together for 5 years and have just broken up), Matt and Owen (who have been together for 3 months and it is obvious that Matt loves Owen much more than Owen loves Matt), and Will and Adam who have just had a one night stand but Will wants it to be more and Adam does not. These three couples meet in a country house for Paul's birthday--six months after his brother has died. Paul, Matt, and Will are long time friends and their interactions are quite interesting. It is pretty obvious that Paul finds Matt to be insufferable and kind of naive/stupid. Will and Paul have a pretty good friendship, although they are a little defensive about their relationship problems with each other. Matt and Will come off as pretty pathetic in this movie, because they are so desperate for relationships but they have obviously picked partners that are all wrong for them. Adam is one of Will's old cases as he is a social worker. Adam is a very promiscuous young man who has sex with Ben the day after Ben and Paul have broken up. Adam is basically the king of the one night stand-he has had 29 by the end of the movie. Owen comes off as a complete jerk because he cheats on Matt with this guy-James-he meets during the weekend. It turns out that James is Mark's old boyfriend, who has just semi-gotten over his lover's death and is ready to move on. James is older than all the other guys and he plays a counselor type role for Matt and Ben who are obviously having relationship problems. Ben and Paul do work out their relationship problems and Matt and Owen and Will and Adam all seem to go their separate ways at the end, although one gets the feeling that Will and Adam will at least be able to be friends after this weekend.

Actually a Very Good Movie of Relationships!
Despite all the reviews that called this movie 'Boring', I took a shot and watched it anyway. I was extremely glad I did. Boyfriends is a British comedy about gay relationships.

Made on the cheap and sprinkled with good-natured dialogue and good-natured sex scenes, it's an interesting slice of alternative culture.

In the movie 'Boyfriends', three gay couples gather in the country over Easter weekend. One duo is in their fifth year of a relationship, another couple has been together three months and the last two men have just met, sort of.

Over the course of a few days, things change.

Boyfriends has already been called the gay Big Chill and has also been compared to Love! Valour! Compassion! ' in my opinion, it is not nearly as good as either film, but it does center on relationships to the exclusion of all else. However, I did long to know a bit more about the characters.

Made on a budget of about $1.50, Boyfriends first introduces Paul (James Dreyfus) and Ben (Mark Sands), the long-term relationship couple. Based on their bickering, it seems their relationship is actually almost over.

Then there are the button-down Matt (Michael Urwin), who longs for love, and his partner Owen (Andrew Ableson), a dishonest charmer ready to bolt after three months with Matt. Actually, Owen has an unusual agenda for being with Matt in the first place, and that's all part of some vaguely sitcom-ish plot developments.

Finally, here are Will (David Coffey), a serious social worker, and his boytoy one-night-stand Adam (Darren Petrucci). Adam is young and free-wheeling and his sexual attitudes work change on those around him.

So. All the men involved in Boyfriends seem to be looking for love, in all the right and wrong places, etc. Moreover, there's a lack of sophistication in every aspect of Boyfriends that's annoying after a while, but never mind, the underlying story of relationships.

Romantic comedy is often annoying, orientation notwithstanding.

stay away
my god I paid twenty bucks for this movie...I couldnt watch more than five minutes of it...
it stinks.

An Examination of Gay Relationships
This film is about gay relationships, but refreshingly, it's not about being gay. A group of friends gather at a remote house in the English countryside for the weekend to celebrate Paul's birthday. Paul (James Dreyfus) and Ben (Mark Sands) have been together for five years, but Matt has become bored with Ben and this couple is on the verge of breaking up. Owen (Andrew Ableson) has been dating Matt (Michael Urwin) for three months and thinks he's finally found Mr. Right. Owen brings Matt to the party to introduce him to his friends, but Matt is not as committed to Owen as Owen is to him. Will (David Coffey), the oldest and most alienated member of the group of friends brings along a one night stand, Adam (Darren Petrucci), the youngest of the party attendees. Will longs for a man who will want him. Adam is more interested in having as much fun as he can. Along the way, each of them must confront themselves, each other, and what they want from relationships.

In terms of content, there isn't anything that breaks new ground here, but the cast and the script are appealing enough to hold one's attention. The movie does suffer from British sound (something I remember Richard Carpenter, creator of "Robin of Sherwood" that ran on Showtime in the U.S. in the mid-80s, complaining about in terms of British TV and film production) where things become difficult to hear at times. People unfamiliar with British accents and slang may be at a double disadvantage trying to understand that which they can not hear.

I've watched the DVD a few times and I still enjoy it. It has a non-exploitative approach to its characters and their sex lives. And fortunately, we are saved from the "I hate to be gay, why am I like this?" that characterizes too many gay films prior to the mid-90s. I do wish there was a directors' commentary track as I enjoy knowing why creators make the choices that they do.

As an additional feature, the DVD also includes an animated version of the story of Achilles. This short film is shot in beautifully rendered stop motion animation and narrated by Derek Jacobi.

As a whole, I think this is a decent addition to any collection of gay DVDs. People who enjoy this movie are also likely to enjoy "Like It Is", "My Beautiful Laundrette", "Queer As Folk" (BBC--Series One), "Get Real", "Lilies", and "The Broken Hearts Club."

NOT WORTH IT
One word boring. This movie started out with a good concept, three couples with different problems. However the execution of the film was terrible. The mood throughout the film was gloomy, and none of the characters seemed to have any real emotion toward each other, even when they weren't on the rocks. And don't believe the words on the box which make this film sound like an oscar winner, I had to prop my eyelids open with toothpicks halfway through. To add to this, the four or five (I lost count) love triangles were to much to keep up with. And nobodys life has that much coincidence in it. Perhaps if you have nothing better to do with your time, or if you suffer from a sleep disorder, this movie is for you. Like I said before: A good concept, poorly executed. ... Read more

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Two down-on-their-luck hunters get a message from one of their fellow explorers containing directions to a land filled with great riches. Almost broke, the pair sign on as guides to a group of settlers heading into the danger-filled wilderness and soon tackle wild animals and hostile natives before locating the seductive White Huntress. Then it's native action PRC-style when those nasty Nazis are trying to stir up the wild while Buster Crabbe works with the French underground to smash their plans. The enemy hasn't got a chance once the Allies enlist gorgeous Kuhlaya (legendary burlesque star Ann Crio), a "white goddess" Jungle Siren, a "one-girl love blitz" who unleashes pent-up savage fury.á ... Read more

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Originally conceived and shot as a musical, James L. Brooks's(Broadcast News) comedy of life in Hollywood remains a perceptive andvery funny film. A loose Nick Nolte stars as Matt Hobbs, a struggling actor whomust find work to support his spoiled 6-year-old daughter (cutie pie WhittniWright) when his estranged wife (Tracey Ullman) dumps her. Brooks createswonderful characters in this insightful look at how the movie business haschanged--from strong talent (represented by Hobbs) to image and test screenings.Hobbs's angel--professionally and privately--is embodied by a ditsy productionassistant (Joely Richardson) to an egoistical producer (Albert Brooks, hilariousas always). Ironically, the movie's songs by Prince were excised when they didnot test well. What's left lacks the heights the songs might have provided(especially in the finale), but with Brooks's talent for giving even minorcharacters juicy dialogue, I'll Do Anything is a light comedy worthseeking out. --Doug Thomas ... Read more

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GREAT VARIETY! JEANNE, WHAT A GAL!
Very entertaining not knowing what the next moment held. Matt deserved what he got, not knowing his daughter. Jeanne! A great performance and all from a small package. So much talent displayed. A wonderful cast. I absolutely LOVED IT.

A good idea was in there somewhere.
There certainly are flashes of brilliance in "I'll Do Anything". It conjures up some wicked satire and includes an extremely talented cast. However, this is a film whose flaws far outweigh its high points.

Nick Nolte plays Matt, a Hollywood actor who has gotten a few decent roles but whose current career is struggling. Tracy Ullman is hilarious as his estranged wife, Beth. Together they are the parents of a young daughter named Jeannie (Whittni Wright). Matt has moved on with his life and, being the caring father that he is, has little interest in ever seeing his daughter. It's been two years since he last saw her, when he gets a call from Beth. She needs him to come out and take Jeannie back to Hollywood for a few weeks. Once Matt gets there, however, he finds out that Beth is actually going to prison for several years and now he is solely responsible for taking care of their daughter.

So not even 30 minutes into the movie, Tracy Ullman's character is already gone. As if that's not bad enough, look at this absolutely amazing list of actors who have about five minutes or less of screen time: Joely Fisher, Vicki Lewis, Anne Heche, Ian McKellen, Jake Busey, Rosie O'Donnell and even Woody Harrelson. What in the world were they thinking by showing up glimpses of all these people without fleshing out any of their characters?!!

That's not the worst part though. Both the father and daughter characters are extremely unlikable. Extremely. Matt Hobbs is a self-absorbed jerk throughout the entire film. His daughter is even worse. In fact, I have been racking my brains to come up with a child in a movie I have disliked more. So far, I haven't been able to come up with one. Jeannie is one of the most shrill, spoiled and obnoxious little girls ever put on film. This all continues up until the last five minutes of the movie. Then, completely out of the blue, both of these characters turn on a dime and become very charming and loving. Sorry, but their transformation was too quick for me to buy.

Along the way, James Brooks (writer/director) is at least able to give us some funny moments. Once Ullman's character is gotten rid of, the humor baton is passed to Julie Kavner. Her character, Nan, has this uncanny ability to always tell people the brutal truth. She works for Burke (Albert Brooks), an egotistical movie producer who always seems to say and do the wrong thing. Combine Nan's scathing honesty with Burke's chronic bad manners and you get a cute couple.

With a different father and daughter, "I'll Do Anything" could have been a nice little sleeper. However, it is unable to overcome the unappealing attitudes of Matt and Jeannie.

Nolte is a good actor
I'LL DO ANYTHING showed me that Nolte is a good actor. As soon as I realized he was doing a dandy job acting his role--luckless actor--the movie carried on quite well without my analysis. Nolte has been swirling in the Hollywood maelstrom. His life has been designed to believe that acting is the most important matter in the world. Then,as often they do, the vissicitudes of life dump his 5 year old, hard-to-handle, daughter into the scenery. She is a precocious stick of dynamite. The story takes a few swipes at the cheapside of Hollywood. Otherwise, it is no expose. It is full of fun and healthy laughter.

Heart-warming Hollywood
Originally shot as a musical with songs by Sinead O'Connor and Prince, this remarkable pic tested so badly in pre-release that they excised ALL the songs and dance numbers. You'd never miss em'. Nick Nolte is an earnest actor struggling to make it in L.A. when his ex-wife drops the bombshell that their five year-old daughter (who Nolte barely knows) will now be coming to live with him. You thought that kid from "The Sixth Sense" was good? Wait til' you see THIS little spitfire! Julie Kavner is amazing as the head of a test-screening/marketing company, who spews truth (and uncanny insights) like bullets from an AK-47. The real draw here though, is the rocky and tender relationship that develops between Nolte and his young daughter, against the backdrop of a gutless and brainless movie business.

One of the worst of Nick Nolte's movies.
I like Nick Nolte. The only reason why I saw this movie is because of him. However, I have to say that this is the worst acting I have ever seen from his any other movies. Very often, it was awkard and unnatural. Another problem is other supporting actresses and actors. They don't act like real. They acted like they were just out from acting school. The whole plot is not really well coordinated (I won't say anything about it, since it is going to be a spoiler). The movie was boring to watch. If there is a reason why I hung on till the end, it was just to see how it ended (and the thought that I paid money for this movie). As a plus, you can somehow get some slightest idea of what is going on behind making movies (selection of actors/acresses/kids). There a few nice phrases which come out of Nolte. If you are a big Nolte fan, and want to see above plus things, you may want to see this movie. Otherwise, this movie is boring big time. ... Read more

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If you've never heard of South of Heaven, West of Hell, there'san excellent reason. If you have heard of it, it's probably because you stumbledupon the information that it marks the directorial debut of singer-actor DwightYoakam, who managed to sweet-talk a spectacularly quirky cast into abetting theenterprise: current girlfriend Bridget Fonda and her papa Peter; indie-worldluminaries Vince Vaughn and Billy Bob Thornton (for whom Yoakam made a memorablyloathsome villain in Sling Blade); character-acting stalwarts Bo Hopkins,Matt Clark, Luke Askew, and Scott Wilson; and such icons of the florid fringe asBud Cort, Paul Reubens, and Michael Jeter. All should file for workman's compand alienation of audience affection because they got themselves mired inone of the dumbest, most inept, most tediously self-indulgent messes in thehistory of showbiz hubris.

Yoakam stars (you guessed?) as a U.S. marshal whose tiny Arizona town isliterally annihilated by a clan of outlaws from his past. He and they used to befamily. Now he has to track them down, even as they go on making life hell onearth for anyone in their path. That includes a hapless government man (B. Cort)whom they're keeping alive for sport, and a traveling lady (B. Fonda) who ...well, who's blonde and is mostly photographed in slow motion because she's thedirector's girlfriend (see above). It is beyond the scope of mortal man todescribe how primitive are Yoakam's notions of dramaturgy (mostly there is justshouting and hair), how any coherent grasp of time or geography eludes him, howlittle difference it makes whether these gargoyles start killing each other inany given scene. It's just awful. And while we're at it, offal. --Richard T.Jameson ... Read more

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Dwight and friends make a real western
The more I see this flick, the more I love it. At first viewing this DVD, I thought it started off pretty dull and slow, but then things picked up when I realized the film's characters are supposed to be quirky and odd. I loved the unpretentiousness of the writing and acting. No stupid predictable Hollywood lines or situations in this film. GREAT!

Being Dwight's first Director job (and not knowing anything else about Mr. Yoakam) I think it's a minor masterpiece. I do wish he'd have cast someone else as his character and concentrated on directing only. All the actors were outstanding. Can't say enough about them. Truly a pleasure to watch them in action. I also dug those wild rags!

This movie gave me the western flick bug. I rented other westerns thereafter. Well-known and recent ones, including a God-awful remake of High Noon with Tom Skerritt and Michael Madsen. I love this little gem the most. I intend to buy it. Already own the soundtrack CD.

Can't wait until Dwight's next effort.

A Dark Movie That Isn't For Everyone
South of Heaven, West of Hell really didn't get much theatrical exposure, which is surprising considering its stellar cast, including Dwight Yoakam, Billy Bob Thornton , Bridget & Peter Fonda, Vince Vaughn, Paul Reubens and Bud Cort. In addition, South of Heaven, West of Hell is in the strange position of having different cuts of the film being released on VHS and DVD. The VHS of South of Heaven, West of Hell is 30 minutes shorter than the theatrical and DVD version of the film. I have no idea why Trimark would decide to touch South of Heaven, West of Hell, one of the most intriguing and 'real' westerns I've seen in a long time.

Running at about two and a half hours, South of Heaven, West of Hell takes its time telling its story, but surprisingly doesn't really feel slow. Director/Star Dwight Yoakam does a great job of capturing the feeling of life in the West at the turn of the century. There's a scene at dusk where there's nothing really going on, a group of people sit around outside and listen to people play music. It's such a stark contrast to modern life where people close themselves in their homes and flick on the TV. It's little moments like this that create a real and credible world in which the story takes place.

Aside from being one of the more methodical and realistic westerns I've seen, South of Heaven, West of Hell is also by far the darkest, where there really aren't any heros, and the lines between honor and revenge are quite blurry. South of Heaven, West of Hell is a gem of a movie with stellar performances. While I felt Dwight Yoakam did a great job as the lead, I really enjoyed the supporting performances, especially Bud Cort (best know for being Harold in Harold and Maude), Paul Reubens, who is a thrill to watch playing a cowboy, and Billy Bob Thornton in a brief but pivitol role.

After watching South of Heaven, West of Hell I still had a number of questions about the film, but unfortunately the commentary doesn't clear everything up, which at first was a little frustrating, but after a bit of thinking was ok. It's hard to remember a recent film that I thought about as much afterward. South of Heaven, West of Hell isn't a movie for everyone but for those interested in a dark, real western I'd highly recommend it. [Geoffrey Kleinman, DVDTalk.com]

Beautifully photographed, that's about it...
I love Dwight Yoakam's music and songwriting, he's surely one of the best singer/ songwriters out there but I think he should leave the screenwriting to professional screenwriters. This film looks beautiful, but the plot leaves a lot to be desired and the dialogue is often very dull. Dwight has some positives in this, as bad as it is. For instance, he looks great on a horse, but he looks uncomfortable in front of the camera here, which is unusual for him, given his other movies. The characters are interesting enough, but not given enough development that we can see. I don't think Dwight should give up directing entirely, but I would not recommend seeing this.

South of Coherence, West of Logic
Dwight Yoakam, accomplished country/western singer, loves movies. He has appeared, as an actor, in over a dozen films. On this film, Yoakam functioned as writer, co-producer [with Buck Owens], director, star, and of course, he worked on the musical score as well. This would be quite a feat for the most accomplished of movie stars, which Mr. Yoakam is not. He can be very effective as an actor, when directed properly, as in "Sling Blade" and "Panic Room". He is a better actor than Johnny Cash was, or Merle Haggard; certainly as good as the icon known as Willie Nelson.

This film is so bad, it is almost good. It is so different, so off-center, so oblique, that it challenges the audience. The cinematography, by James Glennon, is lush; images bathed in dust and golden light, drenced in blood-red sunsets and shimmering mirage riders, ghost-like apparitions. I think it is admirable that Yoakam had enought influence, enough money, enough good friends, and enough ego to launch this dark confused tale. But, alas, it does not emerge as eclectic as Jim Jarmusch's mini-classic,"Dead Man". We all love a western, and Yoakam can be applauded for purposefully breaking down many of the cliches of the genre. Next time though, sir, please procure blanks for your handguns that do not sound like cap pistols.

The movie has been called self-indulgent, and it is; tedious, even egregious. Actually, what it is remains closer to a labor of love falling leagues short of coherence. It was poorly written. Without strongly defined characters, clear conflicts, and fully-realized conclusions, we struggle as viewers. At times, the film becomes too esoteric; like Dennis Hopper's "The Last Movie", one suspects the cast had fun doing it, but where's the fun in watching it ? No one wants a film to fail. We search for those tiny nanoseconds that elevate, entertain, and enlighten us.

The movie is populated by bizarre characters portrayed by a bevy of terrific actors. Yoakam, as U.S.Marshall, Val Casey, is at ease in front of the camera; but Val comes off as shallow posturing. Where is the anger, inner strength, and passion ?
Several times in the semblence of a plot it is mentioned that an official government letter exists, and in it is the information that Valentine Casey was deceased; that he had died in Cuba in the Spanish-American war. When confronted with this conundrum, Val just stares wistfully toward the horizon. So, as an undercurrent, we wonder if Val is really an avenging spirit, or if the whole movie represents a nightmarish dream ?

Joe Unger, as the outlaw Nogales, makes a strong impression, finding a real person within the absurdity of the script. Billy Bob Thornton, Peter Fonda, Matt Clark, and Bo Hopkins, sleepwalk through their brief scenes, lending their visage and names to the project. Bridget Fonda, as Adelyne, is credible, considering her character is written incoherently. The Henry Clan are the heavies. They are led by Luke Askew, astride a primitive wheel chair, spouted biblical platitudes, manning a machine gun mounted on his wagon, and finding time to bugger his daughter. Vince Vaughn cuts a wide swath as Taylor Henry, the most lethel of the bunch; killing without remorse, ice-blooded and stone-faced. Comic relief is provided with the bawdy flavor of Shakespeare; down, dirty, and bloody. Bud Cort is dipped in [foul stuff], stripped, humiliated, beaten, and shot. Paul Reubens, as Arvid Henry, seethes like a [unique] gunslinger, bouncing about like a Marx brother; murdering, [abusing], stealing,... Michael Jeter, as the uncle, gets to whine, beg, howl, cajole, and [be abused],... Terry McIlvain, as Val's sidekick, U.S.Christmas, is costumed in a colorful skirt, like a South American gaucho, and he makes the most out of his screen time.

...this one could become a cult classic.

The Best Western Since Pale Rider
Easily the best western since Pale Rider. As a 26 year old non-country boy, the only other westerns I considered worthwhile were those of Sergio Leone and anything shoot-em-up with Clint Eastwood, pre-Unforgiven days... Dwight Yoakam serves up a fine dish of honky-tonk, gunfighting, and even raunch in a western that plays more like a documentary than fiction. Not in the boring ... documentary fashion, but in a way of life, be it low or otherwise. This movie is original, intelligent, and puts any later western to shame, including Young Guns, its sequel, Unforgiven, or Posse. Those who claim there is no plot are obviously not paying attention to a film they decided to critique. ... Read more

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An off beat, darkly comic thriller, in the tradition of Dog Day Afternoon, about a misguided teenager's bungled robbery attempt. ... Read more

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Smart crime film with a message
Another unknown but strong entry from South America in the crime drama category, Chilean director Gustavo Graef-Marino's Johnny 100 Pesos was a crowd pleaser at the Sundance Film Festival in 1994 (or 1995).

Soon after Chilean dictator Pinochet was finally booted out of office, the actual events on which this film was based occurred. 17-year old Johnny Garcia teams up with four small time crooks to rob the illegal currency exchange operation hidden behind a video store in a commercial office building in Santiago. Unfortunately, Johnny--not an experienced crook by a long shot--leaves lying around his ID card which leads the policia to the whereabouts of him and his cronies.

What makes this film a winner is the focus on the intensity of the events the director (also the script co-writer) brings to bear, especially Johnny's frenetic teenage psychology which experiences everything, as many teenagers do, to the max of emotional frenzy. For Johnny, crime and sex are ultra-passionate. Sex comes in the form of a former prostitute, now the secretary of the man running the illegal operation--his mistress--to whom Johnny is attracted and who's almost twice his age.

This intensity drives the film forward; we're pulled into the story and just as easily pulled along as it steamrolls to its semi-tragic conclusion. Politics as well is a part of the story; political corruption, always an audience favorite worldwide, rears its ugly head, as does the need for responsible parent-children relationships. Hence the message.

But it's really Johnny's film; the director does a great job of showing us the futility of all this passion when the result is...now what do I do?

Recommended.

Based on a true story - uses real television footage.
This film is very entertaining. Based on the real life story of Johnny, the film uses real news footage captured during this crime/hostage situation in the early 90's. It is relevant to add that the film was one of the first made after Chile's return to democracy in 1990. The political tensions between politicians, the right-wing judge's disdain for the democratic government's officials, and the reluctance of a civilian government to use force are directly linked to the brutality utilized on the population by the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet, and are insights most non-Chilean viewers would miss. Chilean cinema has boomed in recent years, but unfortunately is not yet readily available to the international market.

Fumbling bumbling criminals
Ok, this is not "Pulp Fiction" Chilean style but it has a style of it's own. Part black comedy, part surreal action drama, this movie is for the most part captivating and entertaining. The main character, Johnny 100 pesos(small time criminal?)is a naive young thug who thinks very little and acts first. He's a dope who manages to get himself involved with some"professional" crooks who set out to heist a bank. Their clumsy attempt only creates more problems for them when they decide to take bank hostages. Enter the omnipresent media to portray a picture of victims and thieves in a hilarious manner. Johnnny is given particular attention has a profile of him is given by fellow students and teachers much like the media gives attention to our anti heroes with the inevitable response of "he was just an ordinary kid, who would have thought..........." This "Johnnny watch" is very funny as a different take is given daily from various perspectives to paint a picture of Johnnny. There is even a campaign to get Johnnny home safe. The thieves are in a no win situation surrounded by media and troops but they want a plane to Cuba and the usual hostage demands for safety. This in itself is very funny as they bicker among themselves about the attitudes of Castros Cuba towards foreigners who seek refuge there. The movie is pretty funny, remember it is a black comedy, so don't take it seriously. There are some serious moments but for the most part it is a farce. Johnny even gets "romantic" and lusts for one of the hostages and this creates further conflict as she is the bankers mistress. The story is understood on many different levels, part satire, part social commentary and action drama. A very entertaining look at how Chileans percieve the world around them. Not too heavy, light enough for even those on a diet from foreign films.

the first mainstream chilean movie
This movie spread interest for chilean movies in Chile, the movie bussines was at a low but this movie helped resurrect chilean cinema which from 4-5 movies a year in the mid 90's has leaped to over 20 in 2000.

The movie is based on a real hostage situation. ... Read more

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Funny and Touching
I was sitting at home one night and this movie came on. I really didn't expect to watch it so I flipped through some other channels for a little while and came back to it. I must say, I really laughed a lot with this movie and it also touched me as well. My eyes were all teary and I had the biggest smile when it was over. There is just so much love on the screen that it will bring you into the movie. It's worth a buy...

Gary Oldman and Skeet Ulrich are a hilarious duo!
I had never heard of this movie - perhaps it was a "straight to video" film - but, being a huge Gary Oldman fan as well as enjoying the work of Skeet Ulrich (the "poor man's Johnny Depp" I have heard him described), I decided to give it a shot. I was amazed! This movie made me laugh AND made me cry and the performances, especially Oldman's and Ulrich's are wonderful. The cast also includes Mary Steenburgen, Matthew Modine, Ed O'Neill as well as some very talented actors I was unfamilar with. Granted, many people (myself included) will think at first that this movie is just another version of "Raising Arizona" but it has some twists and turns in it as well as a very poignant ending that separates it from the Coen Brothers' film. I was also interested to see in the credits that Mr. Oldman was one of the producers. He and Skeet should team up again sometime!

The Best I've seen in to long
I must say I didn't think much of the title when I saw it sitting on the shelf and I would never have picked it up had it not had Gary Oldmen in it. However, I must say, and I am not saying this lightly, Nobody's baby is Great film.

I am a major movie lover and if I had to rank this film I would put this in the top five of all time. the movie made me laugh and the ending made me cry. A big thank you to the writer, director,producers, and actors.

Nobody's Baby
This is the best film I've seen produced by the SE8 Group. I loved it! The comedy smacks of Cheech and Chong. Other parts of the film made me end up sobbing. Especially, the ending. It was an emotional roller coaster.
I'm one who tends to be critical of every aspect of a film or play (as anyone who knows me can tell you), having done theatre most of my lifetime. I've watched this one several times already and have yet to get bored with it. However, I'll wait to purchase a copy when the price comes down a bit. ([price]for VHS! Please!)

Very funny, awesome performances
Being a huge Gary Oldman fan, I bought this DVD the second it came out on..., and I can't say I got dissappointed.

The basic storyline:

Buford (Oldman) and Billy (Skeet Ulrich) are two petty criminals, who get sentenced to serve 10 years in jail. They manage to escape though, and get seperated. Billy rescues a baby from a car wreck, and Oldman spots a perfect opportunity for extortion when he's contacted by Billy.

The story goes on with Billy growing really attached to the baby. On their way to find out who the baby's parents are, they encounter a trailer park community (featuring Peter Green ('Zed' from Pulp Fiction) and the gorgeous Radha Mitchell), and a typical car dealer (Ed O'Neill (Yes, Al Bundy)).

Overall, the movie is both funny and heartwarming. ... Read more

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In 1945, the world of baseball was divided between the Majors and the Negro Leagues - but the time has come for change. Will Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson or Jackie Robinson be the first to take the field in the Majors? ... Read more

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One of the great baseball movies ever
This is one of my favorite movies of all time. One of the only movies that give recognition to Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson. As well, as cover the lives of the player in the Negro Baseball League. I feel this is a must see movie.

Well acted, wholly inaccurate.
This movie was very well acted and very entertaining. However, being a huge baseball fan who has done extensive research and is very interested in Negro League history, this movie is very inaccurate. The portrayal of jackie Robinson is closest, but Josh and Satch are way off, even if you go by their legends rather than accounts. Satch was a renowned carouser and was not close friends with Jackie or Josh. Also, they don't even mention Larry Doby (the first black player in the American League, a couple months after Jackie). All in all, an entertaining movie, unless, like me, you're interested in learning about Jackie breaking the famed "color barrier" and what the Negro Leagues were really like.

Baseball Greats
Another great movie by HBO. I orginally saw this movie on TV. I realized that this is a must have. I am not a real big baseball fan but this movie took me though a very interesting time period in US history. I even decided to show this movie to my students as part of an interdisiplinary lesson. This film kept me and 50 8th graders engaged for the full 2 hours! (Just make sure you edit out one or two of the curse words depending upon how liberal your school district)

Vintage Baseball
This film was well acted. The actors is this film did a wonderful job representing the characters in which they played, considering all the main characters are baseball legends. This movie keeps you watching especially if you are a student of the game of baseball. In a nut- shell very heart warming performances from the cast.

Probably the movie I enjoy rewatching the most
What a great movie! It overlays the tale of Jackie Robinson, Josh Gibson and Satch Paige and the race to get in the big leagues. It is historically accurate in general, or at least as accurate as the embellished stories that have been passed down can be.

I enjoyed the performances of the three main characters, but particularly loved Delroy Lindo's portrayl of Satch Paige. He was "over-the-top" showing how Satch worked the crowd and did what was necessary to draw crowds to the game. Having read a biography of Josh Gibson's, that actors physical characteristics and portrayl matched what I had previously read about perfectly.

I rate movies on two main criteria: 1. Do I learn something from the movie, and 2. Does it emotionally attach me to the story. I score this movie highly on both points. While it is not a big budget movie, it accurately gives you a feel of the old Negro league games and the problems faced. But this movie really scores for "emotionally" involving you in the story. From the bigoted southern girl selling fruit to the decision on who would finally play in the majors. My personal favorite is how they overlayed Willie Mays in the story. The Willie Mays finale sends chills up my spine on the handshake every time.

Watch this movie and you will not be disappointed. Proof that a great movie can be made without a monster budget. ... Read more

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The animated movie "The Golden Blaze" features multiculturalcharacters and is the story of two boys whose schoolyard rivalry spirals out of control, when in a freak accident their fathers develop superpowers and become puppets in their sons' war. The movie is filled with plenty of lively action and loads of laughs, and will delight and thrill both kids and adults of all backgrounds. ... Read more

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Great Kids Movie
The animation is pretty nice.If you like comic books you'll love this story about a high school kid and his father who go around doing good.This is a nice treatment of good versus evil.I do not want to give too much info but I will say that the cast is great and the story is well done. ... Read more

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The mad Dr. Herbert West, the tormented Dr. Dan Cain, and the beheaded Dr. Carl Hill return in this terrifying sequel to "Re-Animator", the most deliriously outrageous horror movie of the decade. It's been eight months since the Miskatonic Massacre stained the halls with blood - and Dr. West and Dr. Cain's experiments have taken a bizarre turn. Now they have gone beyond re-animating the dead...into the realm of creating new life. The legs of a hooker and the womb of a virgin are joined to the heart of Dr. Cain's dead girlfriend - and the bride is unleashed upon her mate in a climax of sensual horror. Special Features include: Audio commentaries. Deleted scenes. Never-before-seen behind the scenes footage. Detailed coverage of the make-up effects. Never before seen photographs. Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, David Gale ... Read more

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paging dr. west
this movie is really gorey and really funny at times. Combs has never been better and he gets inside his character well but theres a lot of things that I really felt that this movie was gonna suck and some of that was true. now with a cut off head with bat's wings and the finale which was really dumb, i'd say Yuzna smashed the cult hit off its throne but he didnt. later in beyond re-animator he does. in this one its cool to watch Abbott being pushed around by Combs and the spark they have is cool. others beware some of the lameness

"The only blasphemy is to wallow in insignificance."
Director/producer Brian Yunza revives his characters from 1985's Re-Animator with this tongue in cheek splatter fest hom