Average customer rating:
|
From the Earth to the Moon - The Signature Edition
Starring: Mason Adams , Jo Anderson , David Andrews , Ronny Cox , and Bryan Cranston Manufacturer: HBO Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A0GYD2 Release Date: 2005-09-20 |
Amazon.com essential video
Originally broadcast in April and May of 1998, the epic miniseries <I>From the Earth to the Moon</I> was HBO's most expensive production to date, with a budget of $68 million. Hosted by executive producer Tom Hanks, the miniseries tackles the daunting challenge of chronicling the entire history of NASA's <I>Apollo</I> space program from 1961 to 1972. For the most part, it's a rousing success. Some passages are flatly chronological, awkwardly wedging an abundance of factual detail into a routine dramatic structure. But each episode is devoted to a crucial aspect of the Apollo program. The cumulative effect is a deep and thorough appreciation of NASA's monumental achievement. With the help of a superlative cast, consistent writing, and a stable of talented directors, Hanks has shared his infectious enthusiasm for space exploration and the inspiring power of conquering the final frontier. <P> NASA's complete participation in the production lends to its total authenticity, right down to the use of NASA equipment, launch locations, and even spacecraft. The re-creation of the lunar landscape is almost as impressive as the real thing and is further enhanced by the use of helium balloons to lighten the actors playing moon-walking astronauts. (These and other backstage details are revealed in the "making of" featurette, along with a wealth of supplemental materials, on a bonus disc in the miniseries' DVD package.) With a fictional, Walter Cronkite-like TV reporter (Lane Smith) serving as the dramatic link for all 12 episodes, this ambitious production may not be a great work of art. But as a generous and definitive example of nonfiction drama, it's full of the same kind of awe, inspiration, and humanity that led to "one giant leap" in the all-too-short history of 20th-century space exploration. <I>--Jeff Shannon</I>Description
<b>DVD Features: </b>Customer Reviews:
Awesome buy.......2007-06-09
Phenomenal.......2007-06-08
As good as it gets..........2007-05-17
GREAT MINISERIES.......2007-05-14
I yelled at my brother when Armstrong landed on the moon..........2007-04-23
Average customer rating:
|
Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Richard Anderson , Royce D. Applegate , Tom Berenger , Bo Brinkman , and Dwier Brown Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003CXA6 Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
Amazon.com essential video
Three days in the summer of 1863, at a place called Gettysburg. Although it received a theatrical release, this four-hour depiction of the bloody Civil War battle was shot as a made-for-television film. But no taint of cheapness or shortcuts should stick to this magnificent picture (well, except maybe for those phony-looking mustaches). Based on Michael Shaara's book <I>The Killer Angels</I>, this film takes a refreshingly slow, thorough approach to the intricacies of battle. In ordinary circumstances, those intricacies might seem of importance only to fans of military strategy or Civil War enthusiasts, yet in <I>Gettysburg</I> they come across as the very stuff of life, death, and unexpected heroism. If the film has a problem, it's that it climaxes too early: the first long segment, detailing the struggle of a "civilian soldier," Union Colonel Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain (Jeff Daniels), to hold his ground against long odds, is an enthralling piece of moviemaking. Daniels, in a heartbreaking performance, does his best film work. Other cast members include Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Martin Sheen as Robert E. Lee. Richard Jordan, in his final role, gives a powerhouse performance as Confederate general Lewis A. Armistead. Oh, and you can also try to spot Ted Turner, whose company produced the film, as a Confederate soldier. Writer-director Ronald F. Maxwell seems inspired by the gravity of the battle; long as it is, every moment of Gettysburg is informed by a nobility of purpose. <I>--Robert Horton</I>Customer Reviews:
Gettysburg.......2007-06-12
Historical Referance.......2007-05-24
For Civil War Enthusiasts..........2007-04-19
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!.......2007-04-14
Fine depiction of three days of horror and honor..........2007-03-31
Average customer rating:
|
Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition)
Starring: Ted Neeley , Carl Anderson (II) , Yvonne Elliman , Barry Dennen , and Bob Bingham Director: Norman Jewison Manufacturer: Universal Studios ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00028HBIO Release Date: 2004-08-31 |
Amazon.com
Ted Neeley makes for a wimpy looking Jesus in Norman Jewison's screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice "rock opera," which was a smash on stage in the early '70s. Jewison (<I>Other People's Money</I>) adds some good exterior settings in the desert, but Lloyd Webber and Rice's dialogue-free story (everything is sung, as in a real opera), with its quasi-profundities about the inner demons of principal figures in the life of Christ, is the real hook. Yvonne Elliman sings the show's best-known song, "I Don't Know How to Love Him." <I>--Tom Keogh</I>Customer Reviews:
For the Ages.......2007-06-04
JC Superstar revisited.......2007-05-30
Jesus Christ Superstar.......2007-05-16
The Best.......2007-05-16
Great Movie!.......2007-05-13
Average customer rating:
|
Clerks II (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Ben Affleck , Ken Baldwin , Cheryl Baxter , Walter Flanagan , and Ryan Thomas Director: Kevin Smith Manufacturer: Weinstein Company ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I0RNVQ Release Date: 2006-11-28 |
Amazon.com
Lo and behold, Clerks II defies the odds as a sequel that even the most ardent Clerks fans can be happy about. Twelve years after Kevin Smith turned the independent film world upside-down with his $27,000 black-and-white comedy, perpetual slackers Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson) return for another raucous romp in suburbia, but this time there's no beloved Quick Stop mini-mart to ensure their low-level employment. Now they're aimless 33-year-olds flippin' burgers at Mooby's, a fast-food joint with a cow theme that's "udderly delicious." Dante's engaged to his long-time girlfriend but has unexpectedly fallen in love with Mooby's manager Becky (and since she's played by Rosario Dawson, can you blame him?), and Randal's still holding out for life, liberty, and the pursuit of low ambition. The responsibilities of adulthood are rearing their ugly head, and with Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) still dealing weed and generally being obnoxious, well... something's gotta give, right? The way Smith has written this long-awaited follow-up, the dilemmas of Dante, Randal, and their ongoing friendship are something that anyone can relate to, and with Dawson lighting up the screen (in a role demanded by producer Harvey Weinstein to boost box-office appeal), the movie's romantic chemistry is surprisingly delightful. Rest assured, also, that Smith (shooting mostly in color this time, on a $5 million budget) hasn't forgotten where he came from: Clerks II is jam-packed with the same lewd, crude humor that made Clerks an indie-film phenomenon, and Smith's good-natured sincerity is still on full display, ensuring that only the most prudish viewers could possibly be offended. For everyone else, this is as enjoyable as any sequel could ever hope to be, with amusing cameos by Smith-movie veterans Ben Affleck and Jason Lee, among others. --Jeff ShannonCustomer Reviews:
Bit of a let down.......2007-06-10
Clerks 2 is a study in unnecessary sequels.......2007-05-29
even better than the original.......2007-05-22
Kevin Smith Strikes again.......2007-05-19
Doesn't hold up to the original 'Clerks'.......2007-04-26
Average customer rating:
|
Superman - The Movie
Starring: Vass Anderson , Harry Andrews , Ned Beatty , Marlon Brando , and Jackie Cooper Manufacturer: Warner Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000059Z8J Release Date: 2001-05-01 |
Amazon.com essential video
Richard Donner's 1978 epic about the Man of Steel showed how a film about a superhero could be a moving and romantic experience even for people who long ago gave up comic books. Beginning on the icy planet Krypton, the story follows the baby Kal-El, whose rocket ship lands in Smallville, Kansas. He is found there by a childless couple and raised as the shy Clark Kent (the young Kent is played by Jeff East). The film is perhaps most touching in these sequences, with expanses of wheat fields blowing in the wind and with a young man who can't figure out what part in destiny his great powers are meant to play. The second half, with Reeve taking over as Clark/Superman, is bustling, enchanting (the scene in which Superman flies girlfriend Lois Lane--played by Margot Kidder--through the night sky is great date material), and funny, thanks largely to Gene Hackman's sardonic portrayal of nemesis Lex Luthor. <I>--Tom Keogh</I>Customer Reviews:
Great Seller!.......2007-06-13
Superman is fantastic flying fun!.......2007-05-06
It's the internet, it's Amazon . . . it's SUPERMAN THE MOVIE! dvd.......2007-04-18
Very nice for an older film.......2007-04-11
The ultimate Superman.......2007-04-07
Average customer rating:
|
Little Big Man
Starring: James Anderson , Carol Androsky , Martin Balsam , Jack Bannon , and Cal Bellini Director: Arthur Penn Manufacturer: Paramount ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003CXB5 Release Date: 2003-04-29 |
Amazon.com essential video
Jack Crabb is the only white survivor of the Battle of Little Big Horn and the centenarian shares his story in this picaresque fable of the Old West. In Arthur Penn's adaptation of Thomas Berger's novel, Dustin Hoffman plays Jack from teen years into old age in a bravura performance. And Jack's story is a fantastic one: captured by Indians as a boy, reared as an Indian, shuttling back and forth between the white and Indian worlds. In the process, he befriends everyone from Wild Bill Hickock to George Armstrong Custer and is a gunslinger, a snake-oil salesman, and an Army scout. This is a solid blend of comedy and tragedy, with a strong statement to make about America's treatment of Native Americans without sermonizing. A terrific cast includes Faye Dunaway, Martin Balsam, and Richard Mulligan. But this show is all Hoffman's. <I>--Marshall Fine</I>Customer Reviews:
Is that you, Dustin??.......2007-04-11
Hard to find.......2007-01-23
A Great Introduction to the Old West.......2007-01-19
All things considered it is among the best.......2007-01-10
HOW THE WEST WAS .......2006-11-11
Average customer rating:
|
Clerks (Collector's Series)
Starring: Jeff Anderson , Lee Bendick , Al Berkowitz , Betsy Broussard , and Ken Clark (VII) Manufacturer: Miramax ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00000IQC8 Release Date: 1999-06-29 |
Amazon.com
Before Kevin Smith became a Hollywood darling with <I>Chasing Amy</I>, a film he wrote and directed, he made this $27,000 comedy about real-life experiences working for chump change at a New Jersey convenience store. A rude, foul-mouthed collection of anecdotes about the responsibilities that go with being on the wrong side of the till, the film is also a relationship story that takes some hilarious turns once the lovers start revealing their sexual histories to one another. In the best tradition of first-time, ultra-low budget independent films, Smith uses <I>Clerks</I> as an audition piece, demonstrating that he not only can handle two-character comedy but also has an eye for action--as proven in a smoothly handled rooftop hockey scene. Smith himself appears as a silent figure who hangs out on the fringes of the store's property. <I>--Tom Keogh</I>Description
If you're in the market for wildly funny entertainment, CLERKS delivers with wholesale hilarity! It's one wacky day in the life of a pair of overworked counter jockeys whose razor-sharp wit and on-the-job antics give a whole new meaning to customer service! Even while bracing a nonstop parade of unpredictable shoppers, the clerks manage to play hockey on the roof, visit a funeral home, and straighten out their offbeat love lives! The boss is nowhere in sight, so you can bet anything can -- and will -- happen when these guys are left to run the store.Customer Reviews:
Such a great value........2007-06-15
Cult classic but probably best if you're on medication of some sort.......2007-05-11
Funny, But Not Worth The Hype.......2007-04-07
Highly overrated.......2007-04-02
A cult classic by Kevin Smith.......2007-02-09
Average customer rating:
|
Exit Wounds
Starring: Tom Arnold , Bill Duke , Jill Hennessy , Bruce McGill , and Steven Seagal Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Manufacturer: Warner Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00003CXW4 Release Date: 2001-08-31 |
Amazon.com
One can always count on Steven Seagal to act as the repository of yesterday's action-film clichés, and <I>Exit Wounds</I> is yet another case in point. Seagal plays Detroit cop Orin Boyd, a lone wolf lawman who gets in the middle of his precinct's losing battle against police corruption. Taking on a powerful but crooked cop named Montini (David Vadim)--who is busy making deals with a rich gangster (DMX)--Boyd soon sends fists and feet flying while Tom Arnold provides the comic relief. Director Andrzej Bartkowiak surely had less fun guiding Seagal through slow-motion fight sequences than he did Jet Li in <I>Romeo Must Die</I>, but as compensation he gets to work with the mesmerizing DMX, who looks as though he has leading-man possibilities. Plenty of gratuitous gore, awful cop banter, and miles of cleavage courtesy of Jill Hennessy, who plays Boyd's tough-as-nails boss. <I>--Tom Keogh</I>Description
A tough but burned-out New York City policeman assigned to a remote Long Island precinct uncovers corruption among his fellow officers there.<P><b>DVD Features:</b>Customer Reviews:
Unusually effective