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There's an extra coat of hot wax on Pixar's vibrant, NASCAR-influenced comedy about a world populated entirely by cars. Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) is the slick rookie taking the Piston Cup series by storm when the last race of the season (the film's high-octane opening) ends in a three-way tie. On the way to the tie-breaker race in California, Lightning loses his way off Route 66 in the Southwest desert and is taught to stop and smell the roses by the forgotten citizens of Radiator Springs. It's odd to have such a slim story from the whizzes of Pixar, and the film pales a bit from their other films (though can that be a fair comparison?). Nonetheless, Read more

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Pixar can do better -- much better
Pixar has quite a high bar to maintain and they falter a little on this one.Based on my 12 year old neice's suggestion, she and I watched this film.Pixar's usually pretty good right?Both of us at one point looked at each other about half way through to figure out what time it was.The film has great messages and wonderful animation but the execution is really flat and boring.Pixar is noteable for being exceptional, something that's hard to do with animated films that will be appealing to both kids and adults.It's enjoyable for the most part but this clearly is the first of the Pixar films to fall noticeably short.

Pixar Continues To Shine
Oh, how easy it would be to duplicate one's success with a tried and true formula, but not Pixar. And this it what makes them so special and unique. They like to take risks. Thank goodness for John Lasseter and the wonderful team of animators at Pixar because they did it again. "Cars" was thoroughly enjoyable and great entertainment. This was definitely challenging, computer-animated cars. Who would have thought that when it all started with toys that we'd make it through bugs, monsters, fish, and talking cars? Pixar is a true delight. This is a fun movie. I look forward to watching it on DVD since I only saw it once in the theater. Once again, you have great voice-over work and immaculate landscapes for the cars to roam through. All of Pixar's movies are genuinely heartfelt and "Cars" is no exception. If you have Pixar's others movies on DVD, then you don't want to skip this one. "Cars" is great for either adults or kids. Don't hesitate, get this great dose of computer-animated eye candy before the stores run out.

so far, so good...
Disney movies really aren't my thing.For example, I recently bought a few movies from WalMart: Serenity, Slither, and Final Destination II... none of which are Disney movies.I used to think that Disney movies were mainly for kids. Granted, I do have the entire Lilo and Stitch series, but beyond that, my late Disney experiences have been from watching old WD movies like Beauty and the Beast and Finding Nemo with my 5-year old cousin (and don't take that as a rip on Finding Nemo; I actually really liked that movie).What really attracted me to Cars in the first place, however, was the fact that it had Larry the Cable Guy in it, as the lovable but somewhat dimwitted Tow Mater (known throughout the film simply as Mater), seeing as I am a HUGE fan of Larry's material.I finally got to see the movie as a result of a bootleg copy I got from a friend.I must say, it is one of THE best Disney movies I have ever seen.It was very family-friendly and overall quite hilarious.
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This big, fat theatrical bomb has a lot going for it. There's the three leads, Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker, playing three resurrected witches who wreak havoc on Salem, Massachusetts, 300 hundred years after they were hung. There's music, special effects, and magic. There's a surprisingly horror-filled plot. Whoops, hold up on that last one. It's probably the extremes that this film goes to (displaying a Disney label), such as the witches sucking the life out of a little girl in the first five minutes, that put the brakes on any success for Read more

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Fun filled witchy romp!
I have loved this movie ever since my mom took me to see it in the theater when I was 6 years old. Ever since (even after I was allowed to watch actual scary halloween movies) this has been my very favorite movie to put in the DVD player, pop some popcorn and have fun.
Favorite Holloween Movie
I absolutely love the movie Hocus Pocus! It was the first Holloween movie I was ever allowed to see and remains my favorite Holloween movie ever!! I always have it in the Dvd player and always have it playing. I love the whole Salem story line. I even have a black cat I named Binx!

Kids seem to love it
My son and neice just love this movie, they watch it over and over.I give it a 3 because they love it but it just puts me to sleep with boredom trying to watch it. ... Read more

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The unlikeliest cult hit of 2004 was Read more

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Fade in, fade out....and read these fascinating reviews.
After seeing this movie my immediate reaction was to log on to Amazon and read the customer reviews.The reviews did not disappoint.Love it or hate it (there are few opinions in between) they make for very entertaining reading.
Flint to be struck - do you feel like igniting your mind?
All of a sudden we find a number of films aimed at the populace and explaining the Law of Attraction with its underpining concepts of quantum physics. Coincidence? Proof positive of the point of it all? Bleep! opened the cultural door to a number of other films, chief amongst them "The Secret" which is presently skyrocketing to underground success on the internet (and as of this writing not available on amazon - one has to go to the film website to view or purchase it).
Ruined An Excellent Film
If you want to watch the original film the way it was in the theaters and on the first DVD, you can't.The randomness is a novel idea but it created a disjointed collage that interrupts my thoughts, concentration and enjoyment.The whole movie isn't even on one disc.They split it onto two discs.The interviews are a good addition but if you want to watch the movie buy the What the Bleep DVD separately. ... Read more

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"I have a bad feeling about this," says the young Obi-Wan Kenobi(played by Ewan McGregor) in Read more

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Star Wars, Episode 1, Phantom Menace.Review by: Adam Platts
Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace, easily qualifies as one of the best science fiction movies of recent years.While I would give each movie in the original trilogy 5 stars, I could only give this one 4 stars because of its "moments" of bad acting and weak story line.Imagine how great this movie would have been if it had been combined with Episode 2, saving only the best from each, and trimming away the dull parts.Ideally we would have seen Anakin quickly growing up in one movie, being trained in the ways of the Jedi.Instead we got stuck with a little kid throughout the whole movie, and worse - Jar Jar Binks.Overall, though, I'm just glad that the Star Wars movies returned to the big screen.
episode I : The Phantom Menace
I think people are being way too hard on this film. The main reason people don'tlike it is because they were expecting Lucas to just remake the original trilogy. What people do not understand is that this is an entirely differnt galaxy that we are in. The entire galaxy has been changed as e enter episode IV. People don't understand that it's a differnt age.
The Bad, The Ugly, And (Yes) The Good
What the Hell happened to Lucas?
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Movie adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels were all the rage (relatively speaking) in the mid-1990s. Read more

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Hard to get into.
I love Jane Austen's works, and Persuasion, for me, comes next in line after Pride and Prejudice.I think the story is more gentle and you really see a transformation in Anne.The movie, however, I just didn't like.The characters weren't portrayed well and I thought the movie was boring.Anne in the movie had pretty much the same look on her face the whole movie which drove me nuts.The guy who played Capt. Wentworth i thought was too angry most of the time.I really couldn't enjoy this film because I couldn't get over the bad acting.I'd love to see Persuasion redone with hopefully a better result.My advice: read the book and skip the movie.

Nice idea, wooden acting

A beautifully subtle and genuinely emotional film
This is clearly one of the most polarising of Jane Austen adaptations on film. Some viewers will love the genuinely moving acting, the authentically costumed characters, the beautiful scenery and sets, the incredible story-telling and the wonderfully subtle touches that abound in this film. Others will loathe the complete absence of makeup, the fact that Amanda Root is visibly older than 29, the slow and tender story, the use of natural lighting and the re-writing of the Mr Elliot sub-plot (including his unforgivably and casually cruel behaviour towards Mrs Smith).
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With no fewer than eight couples vying for our attention, Read more

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Love It!!!
It's funny, sweet, and sad all rolled into one.The interweaving of the stories was great.In addition to the movie, the bonus features are very interesting.

Loved it anyway
The funny thing about this movie is that I read negative reviews here, and agree with what they assert: that the plots and characters are not very "evolved." If you disect the movie, yes this is "true."
"I really don't know clouds at all"
This is one of my absolute favorite movies for so many reasons.While some of the story lines are simple, others will stay with you even after the movie ends.If for no other reason, watch this to see the scene of Emma Thompson in her bedroom.It's absolutely devastating.There is no other word.I've never seen such better song placement in a movie thanJoni Mitchell's, "Both Sides Now" .The extra footage of the director talking on the DVD is also very interesting.This is also one of my fave soundtracks. ... Read more

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A new holiday classic
This movie is a suprisingly funny tale of Buddy, a human baby that accidently got into santa's bag at the orphanage, and ended up at the north pole.Santa had a softspot for babies, so Buddy (named after his diaper brand)was given to an Elf (bob newhart) to raise.Well, as buddy grew up, he was noticably different. After a series of disasterous attempted jobs at the north pole, the secret leaked out that buddy was a human.So papa elf share with buddy the secret of his origin. It was at that point Buddy decided to go on a mission in search of his human father (mother unfortunately passed away), played by james caan.We then follow Buddy to new york city at christmas time, in search of his day. Well from here, the story takes of, the adaptation of an Elf in the human world, let alone at christmas time.Let's just say he was suprised at "SANTA" when he showed up at the department store.The movie is funny, and fresh, with moments of drama and sadness, but overall wrapped in a happy, funny story that ends well for all.A great holiday movie, check it out.

Great
"Elf" was everything I hoped it would be. Will Ferrell does a great job as Buddy, the elf that wants to find his real dad and home. This will surely go down as one of the classic Christmas tales. Ed Asner makes a great Santa. The story itself is touching and not at one time boring. Somethings in the film are childish, but the movie is intended for children. Just the whole fish-out-of-water story, as someone said, is what makes the film. Buddy just can't seem to fit in anywhere, but he does make a lot of friends. Recommended!

Equal. Very equal.
There are somes scenes i dislike and like. The scenes i like to laugh or fun about are scenes when baby Buddy crawls up to Santa's toy bag, when Buddy is able to help Santa to fix Santa's sleigh, and when he was talking to a little girl saying "I'm a human...raised by elves!" But those i didn't like were asking myself questions "WHY WOULD THEY MIX DIRT WITH CHRISTMAS?" If you don't get what i'm trying to say READ THIS: The dirt things are when he gets drunk with just syrup (even if it is sweet), and party likes a MANIAC! And also when he gets his father---a BRA! So, i don't think i like this 100% or hate this 100%. Parents should know this film from movie info websites before they are sure if this film is "okey-dokey" for their children. ... Read more

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Perhaps the most charming movie of all time, Read more

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Sweet, light and delightful...
Audrey Tautou makes this film more than what it would be without her.That's not to say that the plot is mediocre but without her the film itself wouldn't have stood out.As Amelie Audrey is wonderfully delightful, a true free spirit and a classic comedic talent.When Amelie finds a hidden tin in her apartment that belonged to a previous tenant she becomes determined to return it and once she has she decides to help others around her, from her father who's always wanted to vacation but never has because of Amelie's supposed heart condition as a child, to her workmate who needs a man.She tries helping an old man in her apartment as well as a tyrant grocer's assistant.But in the end she ends up helping herself for once and everything ends up happy.It's a very sweet story that's elevated by a brilliant performance by Audrey.

One of a Kind
Amélie Poulain is a young woman who glides through the streets of Paris as quietly as a mouse. With wide eyes and a tiny grin, she sees the world in a magical light, discovering minor miracles every day. Having seen her share tragedies and fantasies, Amélie Poulain is not like other girls. Bursting with imagination, she enjoys simple pleasures until she discovers that her goal in life is to help others. Amélie dedicates her life to making people happy, and along the way, she stumbles upon her own happiness... residing in the man named Nino Quicampoix.
An Adorable movie
Guys put this one in your shopping basket for next valentine's day or your girlfriends birthday, she will love it. I do not know a single female who does not like this movie and you will even enjoy it yourselves. It is FUN, the best way I can describe it. There is not much else to say about this movie, it has no faults, as long as sub-titles don't bother you. ... Read more

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Movie studios, by and large, avoid controversial subjects like race the way you might avoid a hive of angry bees. So it's remarkable that Read more

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Crash should be required in universities.
Crash is a transformative film. It's about how blind we are to our own predjudices. It's about living in a world where our lives and our assumptions about each other intersect, and yes, crash, and how we live and love and hurt and hate each other--and ourselves.
crash was definitely a great film
The negative reviews about crash is mostly non-sense. Crash is one of the best films produced by Hollywood in the last 10 years. I just viewed it for the second time and the movie still felt very intense. The message is simple and clear. No one can judge another human being. Everyone has good and bad. Both qualities will be shown throughout one's life. And racism is so much more than color of our skin. The movie shows that even a mother can be a racist toward her own children. I thought the film dealt with that truth very well. If a person watches this film and learns nothing or feels nothing, that is pretty sad.

I like this movie because...
This is a great movie and I like it because it's realistic.Not because of the storyline, but because of the diverse cast.There are too many movies and TV shows out there where everyone is Caucasian.That is not representative of America.Americans come in all shapes and sizes and colors.I know the entertainment industry has acknowledged the general lack of "minorities" in major roles, but they don't really seem to do anything about it.I guess that's because there's not a political will to do anything about it.It's just almost funny to watch a movie that takes place in a city like L.A., New York or Chicago where everyone is white.That's just not how things are.
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Based upon T.H. White's beloved novel, this Disney-fied version chronicles the tutoring of the Once and Future King, Arthur, as handled by the magician Merlin. Read more

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MERLIN TAKES THE FUTURE KING ARTHUR AND US ALL ON THE ULTIMATE THRILL RIDE
IN A NUTSHELL: GREAT HIGH FANTASY UTILIZING CREATIVE ANIMATION
The Sword in the Stone
I bought the video for my son.My package arrived quickly and in perfect condition.Brand new in sealed wrap.

Excellent movie, excellent music
This is a quiet little movie, with some real delights within. My guys love the gaunty music, the ideas of turning into animals, and the bright colors. Its a great little classic, perfect for those rainy days when you can't go to the park! ... Read more

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No film better utilizes Audrey Hepburn's flighty charm and svelte beauty than this romantic adaptation of Truman Capote's novella. Hepburn's urban sophisticate Holly Golightly, an enchanting neurotic living off the gifts of gentlemen, is a bewitching figure in designer dresses and costume jewelry. George Peppard is her upstairs neighbor, a struggling writer and "kept" man financed by a steely older woman (Patricia Neal). His growing friendship with the lonely Holly soon turns to love and threatens the delicate balance of both of their compromised lives. Taking liberties with Capote's bittersweet story, director Blake Edwards and screenwriter George Axelrod turn New York into a city of lovers and create a poignant portrait of Holly, a frustrated romantic with a secret past and a hidden vulnerability. Composer Henry Mancini earned Oscars for the hit song "Moon River" and his tastefully romantic score. The only sour note in the whole film is Mickey Rooney's demeaning performance as the apartment's Japanese manager, an offensively overdone stereotype even in 1961. The rest of the film has weathered the decades well. Edwards's elegant yet light touch, Axelrod's generous screenplay, and Hepburn's mix of knowing experience and naiveté combine to create one of the great screen romances and a refined slice of high society bohemian chic. Read more

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As Charming as A Classic Can get!
Breakfast at Tiffany's... If you haven't seen it, then you must have heard of it in some way. You have heard the title somewhere, you read about it at someplace or maybe you have heard the famous musical theme by Henry Mancini? Yes, it's hard not to have heard of this classic masterpiece in some sort of way.
delicious
Blake Edward's masterpiece isbright, funny, intelligent, and thoroughly winning, thanks to his deft direction and the singular presence of its stars.Stunningly gowned by Givenchy, Audrey Hepburn makes the part of Holly Golightly completely her own, and is so captivating, one couldn't care less how greatly the film differs from Truman Capote's much darker novella.George Peppard is her praiseworthy partner in his most memorable role.To better complement his spirited co-star, he plays Paul Varjak quietly, radiating a natural humor, pride, warmth, and grace.With astonishing blue eyes, perfect hair, cardigans, tweed jackets, and penny loafers, Paul is achingly handsome and infinitely desirable.