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Inventive, Side-Splitting Television
"Most Extreme Elimination Challenge" is easily one of the funniest shows to hit the tube in a long time.
So Painful you can't look away!!!
Finally this great show comes out onto DVD. With the DVD you get the great games like LOG ROLLARS, BOLDER DASH, SURF BOARDS OF DEATH and my favorite SINKERS AND FLOTERS. With this you get 13 wonderful episodes full of knee crushing, neck breaking, and stomach smashing fun, all with the funny hosts Vic Romano and Kenny Blankenship.
American corporate censorship at its best
MXC is great!5 stars for whit and humor and an awsomely entertaining show.But sadly after you realize how much is cut from the original (from 1 hour down to 20 mins per episode) one is filled with a lot of sadness for what one is missing.It is sad that American corporations controlling what we watch have to butcher this great show down to a mear touch of its original.Sader even so that the script writers had to pander to this to get their dream on the air.Such is the American corporate way.Such is the corporate perception of the average American intelligence level and attention span.Watching the original Japanese, or the foreign versions such as the Spanish or the uncut German versions gives one a totally different impression of the show and makes one very depressed at the 1/4 pint version available here on DVD.How I wish American versions of foreign films and shows werent so highly censored!Pretty much the same as communist censorship except this isn't the government doing it . Well over a hundred different great challenges and a similar number of shows whittled down to 30 odd games and 13 shows (albeite this is just the first season). How great would it have been to have Kenny and Vic voice over an hour for each unedited original show!I think all MXC / Takeshi's Castle fans would have raved.So zero stars for good old American corporate censorship and 5 for great humor of Vic, Kenny and the gang = 3 stars overall. ... Read more

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Three views of the heroic in a stratified society
Since there are over 300 reviews of this magnificent film already posted, I would like to discuss some aspects of this film that are rarely discussed. Maybe the greatest film ever made
Seven Samurai is the greatest film made by perhaps the world's greatest film director.The string of films from Rashomon to Red Beardrepresents an almost unbroken run ofclassic films (all but one starring Toshiro Mifune), not the least for the fact that Akira Kurosawa was able to infuse humanism and populism amongst the chaos and indifference in a wide variety of settings. Individuals could make a difference in an indifferent society (Ikiru, Red Beard) or work together for a common cause (Seven, Sanjuro), while in other films the inhumanity of class culture (The Lower Depths, Stray Dog, High and Low) was laid bare.Yet at other times, it could be seen that Kurosawasoured on the idea thatsociety could change for the better in films like The Bad Sleep Well and Record of a Living Being, giving way to the chaos of Fortress of Blood and Yojimbo.But whether pessimistic or optimistic, Kurosawa's films seldom fail to both entertain and inform.
Seven Samurai- My Review
Recieved my DVD about a week ago, first off i need to give props to Amazon for its super fast delivery latly. I have been recieving my DVDs within about 4 days of ordering. So i got my DVD and watched it, This was my second viewing of the film and the first time seeing it on DVD and yeah it is possibly the greatest film of all time in my book. You may not consider yourself a film fanatic without having seen this movie, because it is simply a masterpiece. ... Read more

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The action is the highlight
Mainly, the movie follows the aftermath of the very successful video game, Final Fantasy 7.If you haven't played the game, the movie will probably not make as much sense.
surprisingly good!
I bought this on a whim and was pleasantly surprised at how good it is.The graphics are incredible and the story is true to the FFVII game - it's a far cry from the 'FF: Spirits Within' movie all the Final Fantasy gaming fans were duped into watching.
MATRIX XII

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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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VENGEANCE Served Cold
Yes, I'll be the first to admit that I was hugely disappointed in LADY VENGEANCE (aka SYMPATHY FOR LADY VENGEANCE), Chan-wook Park's third stop in his trilogy of films exploring ... well ... er ... vengeance, mostly.In a wild vision that began with SYMPATHY FOR MR. VENGEANCE, was viscerally amped up with OLDBOY, LADY is decidedly ... er ... feminine?
Park's third and final vengeance film takes a different, and effective, approach to the subject
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, the final installment in Chan-wook Park's vengeance trilogy, is a far cry from it's predecessors Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance & Oldboy in the fact that it attempts to justify the idea of vigilante action - and, to an arguable degree, succeeds. Another Great Film from Park
If you're reading this, odds are that you've seen some of Park Chan-Wook's other films, particularly 'Oldboy'.Suffice to say, if you liked 'Oldboy' I can't imagine why you wouldn't like 'Lady Vengeance' as well, nor do I believe that this movie will convert you if you aren't already a fan.A few people will try and tell you that this is actually quite different from Park's last film, but I really don't know where they get this conclusion. 'Lady Vengeance' has unusual, stylish and artfully composed shots, surrealist inserts, skewed chronology and storytelling, themes of revenge, loss, family and reunification and an unpredictable mix of abrupt violence, black humor and surprising pathos.In short, it has all the stylistic trademarks that defined 'Oldboy'.It does, as the film moves along, eventually venture into more purely bleak pastures somewhat reminiscent of 'Sympathy...' in tone, but overall it still reminds far more of it's direct predecessor than of that other film.Arguably, it isn't much of a step forward from `Oldboy' in terms of style or content, but few people can pull off a film like this the way that Park can, so he's allowed to spin his wheels a bit if he so desires.
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A French Socialist Propaganda Piece...
Desperately meant to appease restless, unemployed, inner city immigrant youths. At least I think that's what it was intended for. Somehow, I don't think it's going to work (see news stories on car burning riots). The whole thing about walled off sections of French cities does however seem like a very near term reality.
for fans of Parkour and French Urban Culture
This film features the guru of Parkour (or "free running" as it's commonly called in the U.S.), David Belle. The athleticism, grace, and excitement of parkour really can not be overstated. The physical prowess of Belle and the "runners" (term for those who practice parkour) is inspirational, amazing to watch, and totally enjoyable.
John Carpenter meets The Transporter!
What makes District B13 work is the charisma of the two protagonists, especially Leito. At first, you think he's some junkie scumbag but he doesn't use or sell the drugs, he destroys them. Not to mention that your heart goes out to him once you see his sister get snatched by the bad guys and then turned into a zombified junkie. Leito also has mad skills, jumping, punching and kicking anything that stands in his way. Even though Damien doesn't have something personal at stake like Leito (and so you root for him slightly less) but he doesn't want to see two million die if that bomb goes off. Like Leito, he's an accomplished fighter but his forte is with guns.
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A human Hitler is a scarier Hitler
"Downfall" is an intelligent, engrossing drama, and one that is sure to be a treat for history buffs, though "treat" might not be the right word in light of the grim proceedings on display.
If you are shocked at what happened, then explore the issue furher
This movie deserves all of the accolades it has received both from the film industry and the reviewers who have written about it here. It's interesting, however, that people are so shocked at how Hitler and his henchmen managed to take over Germany and lead the world into a war that included the ultimate atrocity of the Holocaust. While anyone who is familiar with German history knows that the country was especially vulnerable to a charismatic, if obviously megalomaniacal, leader like Hitler, there were many other countries who followed such leaders in the twentieth century; Hitler simply managed to take his schemes to theretofore unreached heights before his (and Germany's) inevitable "Downfall."
The most ultra-realistic depiction of Hilter to date.
Seeing/hearing a movie such as this in the German language adds another layer which makes the movie ultra realistic.
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Incredible
I wasn't prepared for just how good this movie is.Really stunning stuff start to finish.Easily competes with my favorite Jet Li movies.

Amazing, Spectacular, Real!Excellent movie!
Tony Jaa is the new martial arts sensation with abilities that put him up there with the other greats: Bruce Lee, Jet Li, Jackie Chan.This guy is spectacular with his moves.It's all real.The guy worked so hard to condition his body to the point where he can do all these stunts, and martail arts moves.The movie was great, very entertaining, and has an old traditional story which is a different and welcome change from most of the story-depth-lacking movies of today.This is a martial arts film that must be experienced.I just saw Tony Jaa's second film, The Protector in theaters, and it is even better than this one, Ong Bak.Tony jass is fantastic and his martial arts movies are wonderful, and the reminiscient stories remind of my past since I came from a similar type of poor, small village in another country.Keep up the great work Tony Jaa for doing what you do best. And thanks to the film production companies that brought this omvie to the USA. As for the music in the film. I wasn't that happy with RZA's music in this movie.It didn't fit well.

look out chan & li - here comes jaa
Recently realizing that Jackie Chan and Jet Li are about done with movie making for the most part, I always wondered if there was anyone who could take over.Chan and Li are one of a kind and the best out there.Fortunately, Tony Jaa has entered the scene with skills and originality of his own.The first thing I like about Tony Jaa is he is an expert in Muay Thai fighting, something new and original for the good guy in a movie.The next thing I like is that he fights like Jet Li and does stunts like Jackie Chan, though once again he adds his own originality quite often.
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An absolute masterpiece
This film is better than anything else I've reviewed this week, or in a very long time. But you want details, so here we go.
A Wonderful Film
Life is Beautiful is a film by Roberto Benigni, which really showcases his talent before he made an embarassing stab at playing Pinocchio. "Life is Beautiful" is probably my favorite Foreign film (I've only seen probably 5 though); It's funny, heartfelt, has wonderful performances, and is all around a joy to watch. It also happens to be a layered film, that goes in one direction before veering off into another but never losing it's charm. Benigni plays Guido, a waiter with a humorous streak. After Guido contantly stumbles into Dora (Nicoletta Braschi), he falls in love with her and the movie (with no warning) flashes forward a number of years. This first half of the film (which is a little over 50 minutes) is pretty much a romantic-comedy. The second half is quite different. In the second half, Guido and Dora (who now have a young son named Joshua) live in Italy which is overrun with Germans. Subsequently, Guido and Joshua are taken into a concentration camp; Dora also goes to the camp, but under different circumstances which are a bit unbelievable but still a nice part of the story. Anyway, Guido employs his quick-wit to keep his son from the horrors of the camp; Guido tells Josh that it's actually an elaborate game and that he must avoid being seen. If, at the end, he does everything he's told and racks up the most "points" he will get a tank. Benigni (who is also the co-writer and director) does something that's never been done. He takes a horrifying setting (a concentration camp) and turns it into a comedy, without exploting anything and without losing heart.
Be happy that weare HERE.
Despite the holocaust that can happen to anybody,this movie shows deeply that as a child,everything you see around you is in it's nature.The heart of a child can feel the joy of living,while we (grown-up children) often look for the shade or nuance of everything....we judge,compare,condemn and critic.We are duped by all the happenings around.
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Good film, worthless release
Film: 4.5 stars; DVD: 0 stars
Fails to come to a boil
Laura Esquivel made the mistake of having her husband direct the cinematic version of her passionate,magical novel.
about the movie like water for chocolate........
Singapore sold the movie/film in videoshops which I've grabbed one which most of these DVD which I get has the white tape on op of the DVD box stating the name of the movie/film and the tape beside saying bbb....security enclosed....hee hee....and this story is not bad which is recommended to those whom are interested in this genre of movie/film.
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Funny, slightly surreal comedy on the merger of East and West Germany
If you don't mind reading subtitles (or, of course, you understand German) this movie is great. Some of the humor is visual, some verbal, so you have to be good with subtitle reading.
Good Bye, Lenin!
German with English subtitles. I'll summarize what's on the cover.
Spreewald Pickles!
Good Bye, Lenin! is a movie set in East Germany that starts in the late 70s.We watch a family, in the opening credits, in which the father has escaped to the West, leaving behind his wife, and two kids.Alex, the son, is the character who tells the story and we watch as the mother, broken and in pain from her husband dumping them, embraces socialism to the point where she is totally loyal to its ideals.
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C'est super!
I think this may even be better than L'Auberge.This is a laugh-out-loud at the awkwardness of real life situations film.You do not have to be a francophile to enjoy this film - my husband loved it as well.

The sequel is best than the first film,"L Aubergue espagnole" ( "The Spanish apartment")...
"Les poupees russes" (= "Russian dolls") is the sequel to "L Aubergue espagnole" (= "The Spanish apartment"), an entertaining film about young people living in a foreign country and trying to find their path in life.
great film
Well I actually bought this movie already from the sister amazon site amazon.fr. The international collectors edition is a region 2 enoded movie, but if you have one of many dvd players that through a little passcode on the controller will play any movie of any region.Looking at the description of the USA package it seems like a waste of money, because the original DVD not only has english subs for non francophones, but a bonsus disk with directors interviews and much more. The movie takes place 5 years after lauberge espanole. Basically Xavier comes to the conclusion that being a lady killer is nice, but to truly be happy and find real love you need to settle down. ... Read more

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Enchanting & memorable
I grew up during the Cold War when the USSR was the personfication of Evil and anybody left of Reagan was suspect.Listening to the nightly news, history books, and political pundits, one would think that Che Guevara was the Hammer of Evil; however, as I have learned since then, life is much more complicated than what was painted for me then.
A quiet and above all...."nice" film
I got a confession to make: like a previous reviewer said about his friend, I too didn't connect the main character of the film with the controversial communist revolutionary Che Guevara. While his last name is mentioned a couple times and Che, not once did it occur to me that it meaning him. In reflecting on the film, it had a different resonance. Instead of being a road trip movie about things that change your life, it ended up becoming a look into a life who had enough with things and wanted change. Sure we can disagree with the methods but it's quite a look into a famous leader's backstory.
Boring
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Zzzzzzzzzzzz
Let me just preface my review with the fact that some of my favorite movies are incredibly slow and even "boring" to my friends.So it isn't the glacial pace of this movie that so bothered me.It isn't the unresolved ending that bothered me.It wasn't the violence (in short bursts.)It wasn't the acting (the acting was pretty good actually).But as a whole this movie was simply a tremendous failure.I didn't care who was sending the tapes and I didn't care what would happen with the main characters.They were unrelatable on just about any level.This movie is the kind where you will see a remotely interesting twist in the plot about 3/4's of the way in and you'll think, "wow I wonder where the story will go next".And then it doesn't.That was it.Very disappointing.I don't mind excruciatingly slow films as long as there's SOME kinda payoff in the end.I really don't understand all the acclaim that this movie got.As a "suspense" movie or as an "art" film it fails pretty miserably.The premise was a good idea that went nowhere...slowly.Viewer beware.

Cache was unbelievable from start to finish
I honestly don't see what all the fuss is about. Instead of "gripped" like many people seem to have been, I was simply bored by the long, seemingly interminable shots in the film and I kept screaming to myself "edit, edit!" Yes, I know, I of course saw where the director was going with the analogy to the War in Algeria and French guilt and responsibility (or refusal to take responsibility). All fine and dandy. But that isn't a reason to drag out the scenes; it isn't a reason to make 90% of people's reactions to everything totally unbelievable. This is the kind of film that fifteen years ago would have been titled an "art" film... slow moving, pretentious, and determined to prove that less is more.
Not particularly interesting
The fact that the story is left unresolved isn't particularly an issue for me... In my opinion, the movie is decent, but the plain truth is that it is simply not that interesting. Of course, it is a good premise... basing a film on the human ability to deal with guilt. The writer has chosen a random and mundane situation, I'm sure intentionally, to delve into for the story, but it just isn't all that good. The acting is mediocre, the pace is painfully slow... It's just not right for everyone. I have a high tolerance for a slow-paced film that eventually leads you somewhere, but this movie was slow-paced and led me to a disappointing ending. 2 stars for the idea, but that's about it. ... Read more

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Pleasantly shocking
Old Boy is the second film in the Revenge Trilogy by Park. The first is Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and the final being Sympathy for Lady Vengeance.
Brutal and enthralling yet touching
There's an often-used joke when it comes down to Quentin Tarantino: that pick any film and he probaly had something to do with it. "Written, Directed, Starring and Catered by Quentin Tarantino" for an example, since he's responsible for bringing to stateside such films as Hero and Hostel. While I did enjoy Hero, even if it felt like Crouching Tiger Part 2 and less said about Hostel the better, Oldboy was often mentioned as the one good film he had his name on. Checking it out, I found they were quite right as its one of the better foreign films I've seen.
Interesting, but nothing spectacular.
I was afraid to watch this because it has been said over and over how ultra-violent a movie Oldboy is.I tend to be a little squemish, and nothing here bothered me that much (but to be fair, I closed my eyes during the tooth pulling scene).The whole octopus thing, was unpleasant but nothing here made this a horror movie.It reminded me of a less stylized Kill Bill.
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transcends time and place
I first saw this film about 10 years ago, and, no matter how many times I watch it, I am still amazed.It handles art, religion, love, lust, ambition, and yes, food.It skewers it's own characters as well as small town life for frequent giggles, but then stumbles unexpectedly into moments of extremely lonely, soul-searching seriousness.It is both harsh and tender.It is about religion and art, but never preaches either.It simply tries to answer the question all of its characters ask themselves at one point or another: Why am I here?What is my purpose in life?
I wish all films were this good!
What a wonderful movie!
Babette's Feast - a feast for the senses
Quite simply, this is the best movie I have ever seen.I have watched it at least a dozen times, and it never fails to move me.I finally purchased the DVD, but alas, my DVD player broke!Now to purchase a new DVD player so that I can begin the second dozen viewings. ... Read more

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Having never been an exchange student...
I still enjoyed this film a lot.
Erasmus
Anyone who's ever been on an Erasmus semester and lived with a mix of people from other countries will most likely love this movie! Most everything about it reminded me of my semester abroad! That said, I'm assuming that the bad reviews were due to people who couldn't relate to the movie on this level!

Unbelieble bluff
I read some good reviews about this movie. In adition, I respect french's cinema, they usually gives us interested and unconventional movies. So, I bought "Spanish Apartment".
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feel good enjoyable movie
The acting was decent for the young guys and the movie while predictable was very enjoyable to watch.I would buy this on DVD. Some of the scenes were actually laugh out loud funny!

The Quiet Before, The Turbulence Of, and The Aftermath Following a Storm
Teenage hormones are at peak level in this nice little German film 'Sommersturm' or 'Summer Storm' and the result is a set of mini-crises that tumble young people all the time: first sexual attraction, the ambiguity of close friendships, the trials and lessons of first sexual encounters, and the manner in which teenagers survive their sexual decisions amongst their peers.
The rocky road to true love...
Certainly Marco Kreuzpaintner's Summer Storm does what it sets out to do. Moody and atmospheric, most of the film is set in the bucolic German landscape, with its picaresque woods, glassy lakes, green meadows and lots of sunshine. The crux of the story is the sexual politics that is played out over a summer of fun when three teams of championship rowers meet to go head to head with each other.
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Finally out of the hands of ebay weasels
Ahhhhh...finally, available for under $200, and with more and better features. Sit back, relax, and let it take over...

A semi-documentary
It's odd to see people complaining about the lack of "plot" in a film. The same person would not even dream of complaining of the lack of plot in a poem or in some modern novel. But for whatever reason feature films must have "plot". Go figure. For those who insist on plot perhaps the best suggestion is: pretend you are about to watch a documentary. Observe what's happening. BTW, that other reflection in the glass door is not the US Capitol but the Sacre Coeur in Paris.

The Best Tati DVD Release Ever!!!
Now that the three great Hulot films have been rereleased by Criterion, we can enjoy them in pristine quality and for an affordable price... but the new Playtime DVD has been completely updated to a two disc set and warrants a new review of its own.
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Merry Christmas in No Man's Land: Inspired by an Episode in World War I
On Christmas Eve in 1914, the first year of World War I, there was an unauthorized truce between the German and the British/French armies. Both sides first agreed to bury the dead, and a mass was held during this brief time. Some soldiers even enjoyed playing football in no man's land.
Let There Be peace On Earth
This powerful and thought evoking film depicts an actual incident which took place on Christmas Eve, 1914.The film juxtaposes the great beauty of Christ's birth with the unspeakable human tragedy of war.
Time Out
Though based on a true incident that took place in 1914, in the midst of a WWI battle among the Scots, the French and the Germans, Christian Carrion's film "Joyeux Noel" nonetheless has a dreamlike, other-worldly quality that says more about the state of our current international affairs than it does about Carrion's telling of this sad, sentimental tale.
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