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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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pretty good
This movie was pretty good. I liked the witch.She is my favorite character because she is a pretty bad villain and I like villains. The parts of the movie that I liked best were the parts with the Wizard and the Munchkins.Once Dorothy and the scarecrow, lion and tin man reach Oz, it gets very interesting.You finally get to see the place they've been following the yellow brick road for.It's cool.I am six.

The Best Version of the Wizard of Oz yet
Known to all,this is the story of Dorothy Gale and herjourney to the magical land of Oz. She meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a cowardly lion who desperately needs courage.The most popular film of all time , seen by over a billion people. It's timelessness is proof enough of its value . Certainly flawed when scrutinized and written about for 56 years, but still most beloved. In 1998 rereleased on the big screen: magic. And admittedly the most important film of my life: As a child I was obsessed with the film and only a little less now.

It Never Gets Old
"The Wizard Of Oz" is a film truly worthy of the title timeless. No matter how many times, you can't help but be amazed by the sense of wonder and inspiration this film creates. Even after 67 years, it's still one of the most impressive and uplifiting moments in cinema.
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Getting Started.
I don't have HBO.In fact, I don't even have cable.However, I have friends who do and when some of them were talking about the latest season of the HBO show, ENTOURAGE, I had no idea what they were talking about or what the hype was about.Then this past summer I was staying at a hotel and was flipping through the channels and came across an episode of ENTOURAGE (Season 3) that had just started.Actually, I didn't even know it was ENTOURAGE until after the show ended.But, I had been intrigued by the opening scene and sat fascinated for over twenty minutes.The writing was superb and I found myself compelled by the characters on the screen and wanted to see what would happen to them next.I had become hooked and a fan just through that one episode.
At times laughable, overall uneventful
Fairly well shot and sprinkled with comedic wit, this show is rather lacking in the areas of storyline and character development.Three friends riding the wave of partying and excitment formed by their up-and-coming actor friend destined to be the 'next big thing'.The premise was ok, but unfortunately nothing ever really seems to happen in these shows.The plot moves slowly, if at all, and when an opportunity arrives for the writers to create some real tension or excitment, they side-step it.It appears that the real premise for each episode is to dangle nice cars, attractive women, and countless cameos in front of the viewer so that he/she fills with desire for such a lucrative lifestyle.I'm all for that, but try to write a script in the process.

Emptiness + vacuum = totally boring
I gave this show a try. I was fidgeting with boredom after the first 20 minutes of the pilot. I "browsed" through the 2nd episode and gave up. Detestable characters, average acting, showbiz "cool" moronity... On the whole, a major disappointment. HBO has made so many other enjoyable series. ... Read more

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What are you talking about?I went to Smith!
So says Kristin Davis, as Charlotte, when confronted with the idea of performing a particular sex act.This hilarious and clever series has many clever lines and funny moments that pass in the blink of an eye. I can't believe it has taken me this long to finally watch the show that everyone has been talking about for eight years.

Sex and the City - Complete First Season
Excellent- I expected it to be great, but it was even better than expected, I received it must faster than I anticipated. The show is just great. I have seen the shows I missed andI am looking forward to completing the entire series of the show.

Fabulous
Sex And The City is one of the comedies for the '90's, a slick, classy affair that's not afraid to push the boundaries to the limit. It's graphic (sort of) depiction of sex is ground-breaking, yet it doesn't forget it's main reason for being out there, to be funny.Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon are exemplary as Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. The supporting players (Chris Noth, etc.) are helpful and the plotlines are racy and hilarious.
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Global Images of Life and Death
"Baraka" is essentially a series of images from around the world set to ambient sounds/music. Myself, I enjoyed the fast-motion, rat-raced city scenes and their symbolism; also some of the nature scenes from the Galapagos Islands and elsewhere. But much of the rest of it I found to be strange and even creepy.
Movie with a Message
I think that Baraka is wonderfully filmed and the images and soundtrack blend together seamlessly. That said, though the images of people's inhumanity to each other are disturbing, what I did not care for is that most of the strongly positive images are of people praying, meditating or involved in some other religious activity, though it goes to the trouble to include all belief systems. Thus, the movie, not so subtly implies that faith is the answer to people's troubles, which a more secular viewer might tend to disagree with. It would have been more interesting if the images were more random and not put together to make a statement and able to let each viewer take away something else from it, as many of the classic experimental films did. Also the score tends to be somewhat new agey. Koyanaqaatsi, though certainly a message movie as well, had a driving electronic score by Philip Glass that held up on its own. However, for the imagery and cinematic experience that can be reproduced in your own living room I would reccomend this film

A Gift of Heaven!
This film has surpassed all my expectations. I don't find words big enough to describe it. To begin with, the technical quality. It's the best-quality DVD that I have seen in my life. This is not just a film, it's an art work and it has merited to get all the Oscars of the movie world that are available. The filmmaker combined all the qualities to make out of a documentary a truly divine creation. The content of most of the film is poetic. Many shots show religious rituals. And there's one scene that really stands out: the dancing derviches.
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my review
I will never watch this film. I've always been a fan of Jack's movies. However, I will never watch this film simply because I know that I will never measure up to the book.

With a Punch
I was always under the impression that this film was a comedy. I was very mistaken, but I enjoyed the film anyway. Aside from that false judgement, I was biased against the movie because of the era in which it was made. As a classic film fan, it is sometimes difficult not to resent some of the films that helped Hollywood progress away from the traditions of the classic era. However, any way you look at this movie, it is hard not to recognize the quality of the story and of the actors' performances.
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Ranking No. 21 on the American Film Institute's list of the 100 greatest American films, this 1940 classic is a bit dated in its noble sentimentality, but it remains a luminous example of Hollywood classicism from the peerless director of mythic Americana, John Ford. Adapted by Nunnally Johnson from John Steinbeck's classic novel, the film tells a simple story about Oklahoma farmers leaving the depression-era dustbowl for the promised land of California, but it's the story's emotional resonance and theme of human perseverance that makes the movie so richly and timelessly rewarding. It's all about the humble Joad family's cross-country trek to escape the economic devastation of their ruined farmland, beginning when Tom Joad (Henry Fonda) returns from a four-year prison term to discover that his family home is empty. He's reunited with his family just as they're setting out for the westbound journey, and thus begins an odyssey of saddening losses and strengthening hopes. As Ma Joad, Oscar-winner Jane Darwell is the embodiment of one of America's greatest social tragedies and the "Okie" spirit of pressing forward against all odds (as she says, "because we're the people"). A documentary-styled production for which Ford and cinematographer Gregg Toland demanded painstaking authenticity, Read more

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New Orleans and the Dust Bowl are the same thing
It is defined still today as one of the most socialists film to come out from mainstream Hollywood.Contains scenes of authoritarian brutality and the awakening of proletarian consciousness.A film like this would be impossible in today's political context, and for sure it will not win Oscars (nowadays some throwaway things like "Crash" get the golden uncle).Despite a populist epilogue added by master producer Zanuk the events depicted in the film remain as the strongest warning against capitalism that I ever seen from an American movie.Greg Tolland's photography and the sweeping force of the story will blow you away.
seeing "Grapes of Wrath" is reliving my family's past!
I've seen "Grapes of Wrath" many many times, and I bought the DVD to show my grandchildren what life was like and still is for many farmworkers. The Mexican farmworkers also went thru alot of hardships trying to survive and barely exist on what little they earned by harvesting the crops in California, Texas, Idaho, etc. etc.I show my Grandchildren this film to show the importance of getting an education, so as to break the cycle of living impoverished by working in the fields.Also, the more education you have, then you can do more to bring about justice to the lives of FarmWorkers by getting involved in making changes, and sometimes taking risks. I lived that life, so I know what I am talking about when I mentioned the hardhsips one had to endure in order to survive! and I enjoyed the way the film is told and Henry Fonda has always been one of my favorite Actors , as well as his daughter Jane Fonda. I recommend this movie to anyone that wishes to understand the plight of the Farmworker, whether they be "Oakies","Mexican",Filipinos", etc.
Meaningful
This was a very interesting movie. It starts out slow, with the Joad family losing their farm and heading west, and mostly follows the storyline of the original novel. However, unlike other movies (from books), it has its own spirit and excitement.
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Forget PC Culture for a Few Hours and Just Enjoy the Movie!
I still remember the first time I read "Gone with the Wind".I was in my native Georgia, in high school, and spent a weekend in bed with the book.Once I started reading it, I could not put it down.Margaret Mitchell's characters were sparkling with vitality and a contagious energy that made you feel as though they were your own neighbors and family!
Oh, those poor racists lost their slaves, how sad!
(1) Scarlett O'Hara is the least likable "heroine" I've ever seen. She has no redeeming qualities.
Long and laborious, and so very stupid... how is this a classic?
This is another of those movies I wonder "HOW is this a classic?". Maybe the book was a lot better than the movie! I was watching this, not expecting much, but expecting to earn my respect, the way "Scarface" or "Casablanca", movies I don't like but have earned my respect as classic movies.
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Cute but not his best.
This is a cute story of course held together by the talents of Danny Kaye.Not his best but certainly worthwhile to watch.

Unplayable
Unfortunately this disc could not be played here...apparently because I have the wrong regional code. I suggest that future DVD offers include warnings that discs will not play in certain countries. I have returned the DVD.W.Patey\Australia

Review of the Court Jester
The Court Jester is a really great timeless comedy, from the day when comedy involved word games and soem slap stick; as opposed to the more vulgar bathroom and bedroom humor that is typical in today's comedys. Its got it all; laughs, great music, swashbuckling action...and best of all a happy ending. I recommend this movie to all who want to see a good "feel good" film that the entire family can watch. Just cause its old doesn't mean it still doesn't have value. ... Read more

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Blarney and bliss, mixed in equal proportions. John Wayne plays an American boxer who returns to the Emerald Isle, his native land. What he finds there is a fiery prospective spouse (Maureen O'Hara) and a country greener than any Ireland seen before or since--it's no surprise Read more

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The joy of fabled Old Ireland.4 ½ Stars
John Wayne, like most of us, had a space in his heart for the joys of the fabled Emerald Isle.
An Irish fable well told
This review applies to the "Collector's Edition DVD": Four+ stars for the movie, which - while it has little to do with the Ireland of history, has much to do with the Ireland of fable. John Ford and his remarkable cast capture the spirit of that latter Ireland and spread it across the screen. Wayne and O'Hara are close to perfect, and the star-studded cast play their fabled Ireland beautifully. About the only quibble I have with the movie itself is that during the great donnybrook the film was speeded up to make the action faster, and it's pretty obvious.
AUDIO TRACK OUT OF SYNC!
Of course the 2 star rating is for the DVD transfer, not the movie, which is one of John Ford's and Wayne's best, but it seems all the other bad reviews spend so much time commenting on the poor picture quality that no one seems to have noticed the entire audio track is out of sync!!It's noticeable throughout, particularly when characters speak quickly.I gave a 2 rating instead of 1 (but would prefer 1.5) because, although the transfer is not good, many of the shots retain their beauty - particularly the landscapes.Where the problem arises is in the red and facial tones.Terrible.Still, the movie is so good, I laughed out loud many times."Impetuous!Homeric!" ... Read more

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O. I. M.
One Intense Movie.
First rule of the fight club - You must be a white male to love this movie
This movie was very much like American Beauty, except it was a little better. This kind of dark comedy is made for white men who have lost their souls to the modern American life. But for all other people, including myself, Fight Club was not that good. And I GET the movie. I am a consumer, like most Americans. But not to a degree where I can relate to Jack who is the main character. Starting a fight club to re-discover masculinity or one's identity is an absurd idea. What is sad is the fact that so many white men are facinated by the whole idea of Fight Club. No wonder the only people that joins the Fight Club in the movie are white males. No wonder that the only real people in my life that I saw raving about this movie so far has been all "white men". The movie does speak one truth. Modern American lifehas reached a point of sickness that a movie like this drawn a significant number of fans. Like I said, I have not come to that point yet and I do plenty of things to make my life significant and meaningful. People should build a family, serve their community, and make real friends to live a happy and significant life. Fight Club is not necessary unless you really became like Jack. Do not watch this movie unless you are white male. Watch if you are really curious, but it will be a waste of time.

"This is your life and it's ending one minute at atime"
This is vivid proof that there's still some intelligence left in Hollywood: a daring straight-forward, in-your-face story, Fight Club is an outstanding film that takes no concessions whatsoever towards the viewer, becoming a cult film years after its release like often these type of films do, Fight Club is flawless, from the performances to the cinematography to the well blended special effects. Not since Stanley Kubrick a director has been so bold in talking about these subjects of alienation and the nature of violence in the consumer society we live in. It's worth more than one look. ... Read more

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Why fix what ain't broke?
First of all, I want to put the issue of the so-called "Director's Cut" out of the way.It should never have been made, even with the ease of being on only one disc instead of two.The new scenes are annoying, the characters much less likable, the music is different, and though I certainly don't mind seeing more opera scenes (I adore Mozart opera), the annoying parts spoiled the whole.
The Oscar-blessed best film of 1984.
Amadeus (1984) Milos Forman directs F. Murray Abraham in the role of his career. Abraham bested co-star Tom Hulce for the Oscar as Salieri, Mozart's greatest rival, and (in an ironic twist of fate) his fiercest admirer. The opening narration by the demented and destitute composer, his closing views on life in general and on his present, absurd surroundings are worth the price of entrance alone.
Unfair to Salieri
Was anyone else annoyed with the "American-teenager" accent and colloquialisms that Tom Hulce used in this movie? I remember watching the original theater-released version in 1984 and being so distracted by his portrayal of Mozart that it made it hard to really fully appreciate this movie. I still can't understand why he got an Oscar nomination.
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Like moths to a flame, great actors gravitate to the singular genius of playwright-screenwriter David Mamet, who updated his Pulitzer Prize-winning play for this all-star screen adaptation. The material is not inherently cinematic, so the movie's greatest asset is Mamet's peerless dialogue and the assembly of a once-in-a-lifetime cast led by Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, and Alec Baldwin (the last in a role Mamet created especially for the film). Often regarded as a critique of the Reagan administration's impact on the American economy, the play and film focus on a competitive group of real estate salesmen who've gone from feast to famine in a market gone cold. When an executive "motivator" (Alec Baldwin) demands a sales contest among the agents in the cramped office, the stakes are critically high: any agent who fails to meet his quota of sales "leads" (i.e., potential buyers) will lose his job. This intense ultimatum is a boon for the office superstar (Pacino), but a once-successful salesman (Lemmon) now finds himself clinging nervously to faded glory. Political and personal rivalries erupt under pressure when the other agents (Alan Arkin, Ed Harris) suspect the office manager (Kevin Spacey) of foul play. This cauldron of anxiety, tension, and sheer desperation provides fertile soil for Mamet's scathingly rich dialogue, which is like rocket fuel for some of the greatest actors of our time. Pacino won an Oscar nomination for his volatile performance, but it's Lemmon who's the standout, doing some of the best work of his distinguished career. Director James Foley shapes Mamet's play into a stylish, intensely focused film that will stand for decades as a testament to its brilliant writer and cast. Read more

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A litmus test
I am so into this movie that I come here every so oftenjust to see the reviews
A bleeping tour de force
A major accomplishment for director James Foley. Working with a small budget, tight schedule, paying scale wages, and able to gather a cast of the finest stage and screen actors around to create this film version of the David Mamet play.
The reason why I got OUT of sales
Years ago, playwright Arthur Miller penned the tragic stage show "Death of a Salesman," featuring everyone's favorite loser, Willy Loman. The show (which has been adapted to TV and film numerous times) was a hit and a scathing look at the hard-lined life of door-to-door sales. Decades later, David Mamet--the Arthur Miller of our time--would write the 1983 theatrical show "Glengarry Glen Ross," winner of numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize. In 1992, director James Foley (At Close Range, The Corruptor) brought Glengarry Glen Ross to the screen sporting an all-star cast including Alec Baldwin (Beetlejuice), Alan Arkin (The In-Laws), Ed Harris (The Abyss), Al Pacino (Insomnia), Kevin Spacey (American Beauty), and late Hollywood legend Jack Lemmon (The Odd Couple, Grumpy Old Men). Glengarry Glen Ross is now available in a two-disc DVD set from Artisan Home Entertainment.
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On time and just fine!
The product arrived a little ahead of expected delivery date ,and is in brand new condition--couldn't ask for a better experience.

DON'T BUT THIS DVD!
If you own a widescreen television, or plan to one day, DO NOT BUY THIS DVD! It is mislabled "Enhanched for Widescreen TVs (aka Anamorphic Widescreen), and it is definitely NOT! And the picture qualitiy on a widescreen T.V. is abysmal! I'm returning it and demanding a refund!

Cabaret Lives!
I hadn't seen this film since it came out decades ago. It's as fresh as ever. Who, seeing this Cabaret, wouldn't want to attend performances every night! Loved it!
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Charlton Heston seemed fond of starring in apocalyptic science-fiction films in the late 1960s and early '70s. There was Read more

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COMPELLING DYSTOPIAN SCIENCE-FICTION MELODRAMA THAT IS STILL CHILLING AFTER 35 YEARS
FIRST OFF: WHAT DOES THIS DVD OFFER IN SPECIAL FEATURES?
Serious Science Fiction Shocker
Tuesday is Soylent Green Day.
Long forgotten but speeding to news again?
I was looking for Solyent Green since I was young after seeing it in theater as a science-fiction drama.
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Why fix what ain't broke?
First of all, I want to put the issue of the so-called "Director's Cut" out of the way.It should never have been made, even with the ease of being on only one disc instead of two.The new scenes are annoying, the characters much less likable, the music is different, and though I certainly don't mind seeing more opera scenes (I adore Mozart opera), the annoying parts spoiled the whole.
The Oscar-blessed best film of 1984.
Amadeus (1984) Milos Forman directs F. Murray Abraham in the role of his career. Abraham bested co-star Tom Hulce for the Oscar as Salieri, Mozart's greatest rival, and (in an ironic twist of fate) his fiercest admirer. The opening narration by the demented and destitute composer, his closing views on life in general and on his present, absurd surroundings are worth the price of entrance alone.
Unfair to Salieri
Was anyone else annoyed with the "American-teenager" accent and colloquialisms that Tom Hulce used in this movie? I remember watching the original theater-released version in 1984 and being so distracted by his portrayal of Mozart that it made it hard to really fully appreciate this movie. I still can't understand why he got an Oscar nomination.
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It's got a round table, some knights, and a noble warrior who rises to become King Arthur, but everything else about this revisionist legend is pure Hollywood. That's not such a bad thing if you enjoyed Read more

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--King Arthur, like you've never seen him before--
This film has it all with spectacular scenery, an interesting story line and good acting.
Historically Correct or Not Historically Correct (from another review)???
Who cares, I saw this movie about 5 times and found it very entertaining and THAT is why I watch movies.Not to be taught history. If I want a history lesson I would read a book NOT watch a movie.It is almost impossibleto recreate a history of King Arthur when there is noneavailable that has been written in stone.They are still looking for some truths.Guess it was called the Dark Ages for that reason.Great costumes, background, filming, and everything else.Good plot, could have been longer, lots to see and digest. I found Lancelot the hero.Very good acting and he is good looking as well. Arthur's other knights of the round table were very realistic they each did a great job.The music score is what always sells me on a movie and this music score was very good.Very fitting to the plot, simple yet emotional.I thought Troy was a disaster until the music of Josh Groben caught my ear at the ending then I watched it again, that made the movie, not Brad Pitt. Same with King Arthur, first time around wasn't impressive until I heard the closing music during the credits which encouraged me to watch it again.My judgement for buying a movie and ranking it highly is the "Music", to me that makes a film.Buy King Arthur and enjoy it, it is really worth having in any movie library.

Director's Unrated vs. Original
First of all, read the other reviews.This is an historical account, not a fairy tale.Now, having seen the the theatrical release and the director's cut both, I highly recomend the latter.The additional scenes add to rounding out the characters and their ralationships. ... Read more

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Entertaining
I saw The Exorcist when it came out and I loved it.It did not scare me the least bit.But I thought it was fascinating.I've seen it several times (including a VHS version with interviews with the cast which I found very interesting and wish they were on the DVD).My DVD of this flick was stolen a few days ago along with several others, and I'm trying to replace a few of them as cheaply as possible, which I'm finding I can do through the Amazon Marketplace.(I just bought and received a fine copy of About Schmidt for $2, for instance.)This is why I was looking at The Exorcist on Amazon, and while doing I read the sermon (excuse me, review) written 12/9/00 by someone who calls himself vandelist.About that sermon (review).
Scary as hell!!!
Okay, there's ONE movie made that scared me so bad when I was a kid, that I couldn't sleep.this is it, and I didn't even see the re-released version that they added all the "too much" stuff back in until years later.Being raised Catholic, hell and the devil are the worst things you can face and already haunt your dreams.This movie embodied everything that was drilled into you during Sunday sermons, so when I saw this film....Ho-leeee-crap! Every night I waited for my bed to start shaking because I wasn't supposed to watch it, and saw it at the midnight movies with older siblings.
This isn't for the movie, but for the delays...
Okay so we've been through all this before, the Exorcist is one of the scariest films ever. That much and the fact that Friedkin's direction was impeccable adds to the charm of this timeless masterpiece.
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John Wayne's last film with mentor and long-time collaborator John Ford (Read more

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Donavan's Reef STILL LOTS OF FAMILY FUN
OK - this is a mushy-gushy semtimental reivew because I grew up on John Wayne Movies with my Dad. We watched Donovan's whenever it was broadcast on TV when I was a kid.My own children watched it over and over with Dad when they were children and now my grandchildren watch it.It is good clean thoroughly entertaining family fun!To my family, it has deep sentimental value because it has such warm fuzzy memories of Dad tangled up in practically every scene - we can almost hear his laughter every time Lee Marvin spells d-o-t-t-e-r!!!This movie will never grow old. I miss Dad and I miss John Wayne.BUY THE MOVIE and start making our own family memories.

Donovan's Reef DVD
We received the DVD earlier than expected well packaged and in good condition. Quality of DVD was very good and no problems on the 3 different DVD players in the family.

Great Christmas Movie
Didn't know that?Most reviews don't mention it, but Christmas is central to the plot.Fine comedic performances by John Wayne, Lee Marvin and Cesar Romero.The Taming of the Shrew in a tropical setting.OK, so that's an outdated [thankfully] male-female plot-line.Bite your tongue on those scenes and enjoy the rest. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action / Adventure    2. Feature Film-comedy    3. Movie    4. Westerns   

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When it was released during Hollywood's golden year of 1939, Read more

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pretty good
This movie was pretty good. I liked the witch.She is my favorite character because she is a pretty bad villain and I like villains. The parts of the movie that I liked best were the parts with the Wizard and the Munchkins.Once Dorothy and the scarecrow, lion and tin man reach Oz, it gets very interesting.You finally get to see the place they've been following the yellow brick road for.It's cool.I am six.

The Best Version of the Wizard of Oz yet
Known to all,this is the story of Dorothy Gale and herjourney to the magical land of Oz. She meets a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a cowardly lion who desperately needs courage.The most popular film of all time , seen by over a billion people. It's timelessness is proof enough of its value . Certainly flawed when scrutinized and written about for 56 years, but still most beloved. In 1998 rereleased on the big screen: magic. And admittedly the most important film of my life: As a child I was obsessed with the film and only a little less now.

It Never Gets Old
"The Wizard Of Oz" is a film truly worthy of the title timeless. No matter how many times, you can't help but be amazed by the sense of wonder and inspiration this film creates. Even after 67 years, it's still one of the most impressive and uplifiting moments in cinema.
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Subjects:  1. Children    2. Comedies    3. Family    4. Movie    5. Musicals