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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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Just when you wanted to say "Oh no, not another hospital drama," Read more

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McDreamy!!!!
I own Season 1 and 2.Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Keigl, etc., great show!I have everyone in my family including my friends addicted to it!!!Buy it, you won't regret it.

I got hooked on "Grey's Anatomy" late...
The DVD was a great way to catch up.Grey's is turning out to be one of my all-time favorite shows.There's good characterization, drama and a lot of interesting medical cases.
Addicting show
I recently bought season 1 of Grey's Anatomy. I think the show is great.I am not much of a tv watcher but this show peaked my interest.It has many great actors in the show, especially Chandra Wilson. She is a powerful actress.The cast is diverse and the show keeps you wanting more. I just ordered the 2nd season and I can't wait to watch that one too.Its nice to find good shows on tv once again. ... Read more

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Great movie, but not as good as the book
I don't really believe there's more than 10 people in the world that haven't seen the movie or read the book, so probably not a big audience for this review.
The silliest story ever told
This film has to be one of the most ridiculous ever made.It is an incoherent, baffling and tedious tale about some vast conspiracy by the Catholic Church to cover up the truth about Jesus (that he was married to Mary Magdalene and had offspring), and apparently just about everything that has ever happened in world history since has been caused by this continuing cover-up.I have seldom seen a film both so ridiculous and so boring.It is slow, dull, pretentious and almost entirely incomprehensible.It is depressing to think that the novel on which this film is based has been a massive best-seller.Absolute drivel from beginning to end.

Better than You Might Think
The DaVinci Code deserved better reviews than it received from the critics. Ron Howard did a good job of condensing a very long and complex plot into a comprehensible movie of reasonable length. Tom Hanks does an excellent job of portraying the American symbologist who is suspected of murder, and Audrey Tatou is an excellent counterpart to Hanks. I didn't even mind Tom's hair--it seemed appropriate for his character. My husband, who had not read the book, had no problems following the plot, whereas I, who have read the book, am impressed that they managed to get as much of the book in there as they did. Forget the controversy about the book; don't even think of the idea that the main premise might be true, and concentrate on enjoying the movie. ... Read more

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Astounding
I am not sure how they are going to keep the momentum of this wonderful show going.The characters are stronger and the plot even better than season one.I found myself unable to stop thinking about the masterfully done plot of this series for days.Not since Babylon 5, has there been this kind of quality in TV.I am amazed.Wonderful!The best show on TV period!

Starting with the cliffhangers of the first season
As if there weren't enough cliffhangers at the end of the first season, another one is thrown in the mix to complicate matters.We start with Adama being in critical condition, a team is stranded on Kobol, and Starbuck is back on Caprica with Helo and another Sharon while looking for an arrow.Then a jump ends with the rest of the fleet, including the doctor, being sent somewhere other than where Galactica ends up.It takes several episodes to wind all of these things up which technically make it the slowest part of the season in terms of time passing in the series.
Great entertainment for fans of the show
I have waited patiently until the release of the second half of Season 2 to buy this "2.0" set, comprising of the first 10 episodes of the show's second season, hoping in vain for a better whole season package or a cheaper bundle deal. Alas, we didn't get either of those, and I would wait no longer.
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"Remember, remember the fifth of November," for on this day, in 2020, the minds of the masses shall be set free. So says code-name V (Hugo Weaving), a man on a mission to shake society out of its blank complacent stares in the film Read more

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In the end a very silly movie
The movie is visually stunning with some good one-liners. However, there are some real groaners. The movie makes one think about the role of government and the abuse of power. These are good ideas to ponder. The theme of ideas gives to one of the worse groaners. It went something like "Behind this mask is an idea and ideas are bulletproof." The other bad line if you stop and think about it is "It is the government that should be afraid of the people." What does that really mean? Respect the people, maybe. A government that fears the people gives rise to dictatorships and genocide.
Remember, Remember....
Oh man. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I saw this in the theaters and felt like giving it a standing ovation afterwards. I bought this movie the day it came out on DVD and have watched it 5 times since then. This movie has superb acting, great action sequences, and an ending that will blow you away. Everyone I know who I've reccomended this movie to has loved it. Most people who didn't like it probobly couldn't understand it. I don't get why Republican people hate this movie so much. They only mention America like once in this movie, and I don't think it's just leftist propaganda, I think it's a wonderful film that makes you think. Great performance by Hugo Weaving and Nataile Portman. Two thumbs way up!

Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici
This was most definitely one of my favorite films of the year.Once I discovered the Wachowski brothers had written a script for, and were producing another film I had my hopes set very high.Being only person I know who thought the matrix sequel's were perfect - in spite of the opinion of critics, media, and other reviewers - I had my hopes set quite high.I was not disappointed.On the contrary, this movie exceeded my expectations.Like the graphic novel (which is also fantastic) this filmgrapples with philosophical and political issues such as "what is the government's responsibility to it's citizens?", and "can a terrorist be a hero?".Expect a much deeper film than other recent comic book / graphic novel adaptations recently released; while many of those are top-notch, this film shows you can have first class action without omitting a profound underlying message.
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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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He pops pills, watches soaps, and always, always says what's on his mind. He's Dr. Gregory House (Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie, Read more

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Widescreen viewers beware.
This is just a waring.This release is NOT in anamorphic widescreen.It looks fine in a 4:3 screen, but is not optimized for 16x9 (widescreen).

FOX's Redemption
I swore I would never forgive FOX network for cancelling my beloved Firefly. While I still haven't forgiven them, I've ended my boycott of their channel solely for this show. House is, in a word, incredible. Hugh Laurie, Robert Sean Leonard, Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, and Lisa Edelstein each give extremely nuanced performances and breath life into the smartly written scripts. I'm generally not a big fan of medical dramas (I strongly dislike ER, and I'm fully prepared to be flamed for this next statement: I hate Grey's Anatomy). House is different. Each episode provides a new medical case that is well thought out, and the character development of each main player is present from the first episode on. This is one show that should not be missed. You never know what show the "geniuses" at FOX will cancel next.

Top Notch
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love."Love is also brass & nails, hard as nails.Hugh Laurie's character is a wake-up call.Great show! ... Read more

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It's a good bet that any American kid growing up in the '70s or '80s learned some elementary lesson from the seminal musical series Read more

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Interjection...HEY! This Is Great For Kids!
Are you a parent now that remembers these from your childhood and you're asking yourself, "Could Schoolhouse Rock! possibly still be as captivatingly educational as it was in the 70s?" or perhaps you're saying to yourself, "These are so dated my kids would never stay tuned." Let's put it this way...This is one of my kids' most requested DVDs (ages three through seven), and they walk around the house singing about nouns, the branches of the government, counting by 5s, electricity and the National 'Tyrannosaurus' Debt.
Entertaining, Educational, and a Touch of Nostalgia
Those of us who grew up as kids in the 80's will remember watching these short animation clips on TV, accompanied by catchy music and memorable lyrics. These cartoonish music videos that lasted less than five minutes somehow managed to teach us concepts that required dedicated lesson plans in school. This is the essence of Schoolhouse Rock.
Schoolhouse Rock rocks!
I bought this for my nieces to help them with their math. The songs are just as good as I remember!I didn't know about all the other ones they made after I stopped watching those Saturday morning cartoons.It really is an award winning collection... ... Read more

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Fast Moving
The fist season starts out fast and strong.Battlestar Galactica and the fleet it protects have made over two-hundred jumps trying to outrun the Cylons who seem to be able to track them through jumps.Getting out of this has Adama and the president making very tough decisions.From there the series develops quickly.We see lots more about Cylon agents and some of the sleeper agents.We see the fleet have to locate resources and deal with dissidents within the fleet.The presidency gets challenged and a Vice President is elected.Adama and the President have a showdown.The fleet discovers Kobol and gets a step closer to discovering the location of Earth.Finally the season ends with a triple cliffhanger that will want you to go right into season 2.0.
this is knock-me-out terrible!
i rented this mini series and prepared to sit thru all night to finish it. but it turned out to be so bad that i couldn't even finish the 1st disk. terrible script, bad graphics, bad actings, stupid dialogue...what else could i add here? i was so disappointed but at the same time so happy that i didn't buy it just paid $1.50(including sales tax), and i'll try to collect more plastic bottles to recycle center getting this wasted $1.50 back. sigh....

Caught me completely by surprise
Battlestar Galactica was always one of those shows that it's not that I never got into it, I just never got around to it. Certain shows I don't have an interest of getting into while other ones end just while interest is building. So it was with a worry and anticipation that I decided to watch the show. As I kept watching, I wondered something: am I still watching because I'm addicted or because I can't stand having shows unfinished. Well it has to be the latter cause I'm dipping into season 2 now so it's obviously a really great show.
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less exciting than other seasons
First of all , i'm a die hard Sopranos fan . I own all 5 seasons . Seasons 1-5 were all pretty good , some standing out more than others . My favorite episode was Seasons 3 Pine Barrens . Anyway , season 6 was pretty dissappointing for me . The Vito storyline was drawn out way to long . Everyone knew he was gay , but they seemed to devote half the episodes just to vito . They coulda tied that story up in one , maybe two episodes . It seemed the writer was trying ride off the success of Brokeback Mountain .Tonys near death experience was pretty good touch though . Especially the changes he made after his coma . Anyway , I hope the next half is better .

Half the season, half the quality of previous seasons...
Season six, part one?Trying to make money due to a hiatus that should not have occurred, but who could blame them.However, I would of just called it quits on season six with 12 episodes and have a final season seven.I hope that when season six part two comes out, we will have the option of buying the complete season instead of buying part one and part two.As far as season six, it is by far not the best and this is regrettably being said by one of greatest Sopranos fans there are.I have always liked the writing, the acting and the plot.In fact, episode one of season six is one of the best episodes ever made, but for the most part of season six, part one, it has been lackluster to the point of almost boring on occasions.Yes, there were some good plot twists, some great acting and some very good writing that deals with subject matter not normally associated with this genre of television or movies.My rating of this box set or the first 12 episodes is a comparison with the first five "full" seasons in which I own the box sets.The show is aging, maturing to the point where you know you are being led to its finale.What the show is doing well is that it is not leaving really any clues as to what to expect for part two--which my hope is that the show rebounds and finishes with a literal bang.God save Tony and please give us a movie for the real finale.For those of you, I hope you TIVO'd the first 12 episodes like I did, that way you don't have to buy "part one" and wait for the entire season to end and hopefully be able to buy the entire season for about the same price.

Still the Sexiest Show
This show is completely inexplicable to me.Despite the fact that the people and the stories are so evil and sick, it still turns me on.I cannot figure out why, but I just know it's true.Tony, I love you!I can't help it.I'll probably keep loving you even after somebody whacks you! ... Read more

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Quest for the Pearl
Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) arrives at Port Royal things begin to happen.The story concerns Captain Sparrow, the Governor, his daughter, the daughter's intended (a Commodore), and the local blacksmith who owes his life and heart to the Governor's daughter.Jack manages to save the life of the Governor's daughter, but that is not enough to save him from jail.Then she is kidnaped by a band of pirates sailing the Black Pearl.This prompts the blacksmith to team up with Sparrow to go and rescue her.This they set out to do after embarrassing the Navy.
johnny depp does the flying spaghetti monster proud
Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is a rogue pirate. He was exiled from his crew and left on an island. Jack managed to escape the island and is now looking for revenge and wants his ship back. Jack's former crew invade the town of Port Royal looking for a medallion that could rid them of their curse. They kidnap Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) and her childhood friend, Will (Orlando Bloom), sets out to rescue her with the help of Jack Sparrow.
Har!The best pirate movie since `The Crimson Pirate'.
Let's face it, has there been a more fun and memorable pirate movie since 1952 when Burt Lancaster and his silent sidekick Ojo swashbuckled bad guys, slid down awnings, and saved the girl?Go ahead, search your brain.
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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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the reviewer below me is insane
Its kind of amazing how the previous reviewer knows so much about this show, yet dislikes it so much.If your a fanatic like this person then dont watch the show its not for you, because you take yourself far too seriously. this show as well as south park poke fun at all aspects of life, sadly people are so sensitive and when something hits alittle too close to home they write stupid reviews... If you are a religious fanatic dont watch this show, you wont like it.

In the name of the Father,the Son and the holy fonz..... BITE ME!!
I was right when I reviewed season 3 of family guy.The creators got MORE militant,and more sacreligeous just like South Park did.Give anyone a little glory,a little money,and they will have enough arrogance to spit in the face of anything sacred.