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Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring:
Kevin Costner,
Dennis Quaid,
Gene Hackman,
David Andrews,
Linden Ashby
Director:
Lawrence Kasdan
Kevin Costner plays the most famous lawman ever to stride the Wild West. In a gritty, complex portrayal hailed as a "classic American performance" (Bob Campbell, Newhouse Newspapers), Academy Award winner Costner (Dances with Wolves, The Bodyguard) plays the man who became a myth in acclaimed director Lawrence Kasdan's (The Big Chill, Silverado) epic, action-filled saga. Gene Hackman, an Oscar winner for Unforgiven, as Wyatt's iron-willed father, and Dennis Quaid (The Big Easy, The Right Stuff) as Earp's deadly best friend Doc Holliday add power to this mammoth, hard-hitting Western. From Wichita to Dodge City to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, Wyatt Earp is a thri...
 "Wyatt Earp" or "Tombstone"? How 'bout BOTH, 2010-06-09
"Wyatt Earp" got a raw deal in 1994 when it was released; the film "Tombstone" -- essentially the same story -- came out six months earlier and stole its thunder. The difference in these two films is in their names: "Tombstone" focuses on Earp's conflict with the 'Cowboys' gang in the Arizona town, whereas "Wyatt Earp" is an epic Western detailing Earp's life from youth to old age, although the Tombstone events are certainly the center piece. "Wyatt Earp" runs 3 hours 10 minutes and "Tombstone" is an hour shorter. Both are top-of-the-line modern Westerns and whether you'll like one or the other, or both, depends on what you're in the mood for. Regardless, both are vastly superior to the dull 1957 version of the tale with Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, "Gunfight at the O.K. Corral."
I originally saw "Tombstone" sometime in the 90s, but by the time I got around to seeing "Wyatt Earp" I had forgotten the former film; hence, nothing was able to 'steal the thunder' from my viewing of Costner's version. I was engrossed throughout. It may not be as great as his "Dances with Wolves" but few Westerns stand equal with that one.
I recently saw both films back-to-back on separate nights and it is fun comparing the two. Val Kilmer from "Tombstone" wins out over Dennis Quaid as Doc Holiday, but not because Quaid is bad but rather because Holiday's role is more prominent in "Tombstone" with better lines. Actually Kilmer is nothing less than fascinating in the role, although Quaid is more believable. Kurt Russell and Costner are about even as Earp, but "Tombstone" wins out overall in cast with Sam Elliott, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Billy Zane and the shining Dana Delany as Josie; although Isabella Rossellini (from "Wyatt") edges out Joanna Pacula as Big Nose Kate. As for the dramatic walk to the O.K. Corral and the gunfight itself I favor "Wyatt Earp." I also think "Tombstone" loses too much steam after the gunfight, whereas "Wyatt Earp" maintains better momentum.
BOTTOM LINE: Don't listen to the moron critics who undeservedly bashed "Wyatt Earp" upon release in '94. They're wrong, pure and simple (maybe "Tombstone" was too fresh in their minds and ruined the story for them, who knows?). "Wyatt Earp" easily stands with the all-time best Westerns. Just make sure you're in the mood for a 3-hour-plus epic before viewing. And, by all means, catch "Tombstone" too -- they're both great.
GRADE: A-
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Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring:
Hilary Swank,
Richard Donat,
Christopher Eccleston,
Richard Gere,
Thomas Hauff
Two-time Academy Award® Winner Hilary Swank delivers an unforgettable performance as Amelia Earhart, the legendary American aviatrix who boldly flew into the annals of history. Richard Gere co-stars as her charismatic business partner and adoring husband George Putnam. Bound by ambition and love, their enduring marriage could not be broken by Amelia's determination to fly -- nor her passionate affair with Gene Vidal (Ewan McGregor). Equal parts gripping drama, stirring romance and epic adventure, Amelia will take your breath away and send your spirit soaring!
- Audio: English: 5.1 Dolby Digital
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I'm sorry to see all the low reviews., 2010-07-20
A few days ago I rented and watched the Blu-ray version of this movie. I am sorry to see all the low reviews because I thought it was more-or-less perfect. By "more-or-less" I mean that I don't expect LITERAL perfection from any work of art, especially not from a cinematic biographical sketch.
I didn't expect a screenplay that precisely quoted words of Ms. Earhart, Mr. Putnam, and other characters, and I did not get it. The dialog was designed to help me understand what was going on, to put me in the ballpark. Fine. I understood that methodology, and I was pleased with it. And there were a zillion other things that I understood enough not to accept as literal fact. The movie gave me enough information for a basic understanding.
Yes, I do want more than that, which is why I bought Mary S. Lovell's "The Sound of Wings." But I neither condemn the movie for literal inaccuracies nor for shallow information. It's just a movie.
As such, it succeeded. Swank and Gere didn't look exactly like Earhart and Putnam, but they matched well enough. The Blu-ray graphics and sound were great, the interesting narrative moved forward briskly, and the absorbing conclusion was outstanding.
I told myself, "People who give this movie only one star must be masochistic." But I don't really believe that. I believe the person most likely to appreciate this movie must have two things: 1) A sincere desire to learn about Amelia Earhart. 2) An understanding that a brief movie is not going to give you a good understanding of Amelia, but it can provide you with some basic understandings, enough to whet your apetite for a good textual biography.
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Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Staring:
Christopher Meloni,
Victor Garber,
Tricia Helfer,
Michael Madsen,
John Larroquette
Director:
Lauren Montgomery
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 07/28/2009 Run time: 75 minutes Rating: Pg13
GL - and especially Hal Jordan! - fans will like this one!, 2010-05-30
Hardcore GL fans will like this one! The voice acting was well done and it was entertaining to watch. I was much more a Superman and Batman fan before this, but I am swiftly becoming a convert to the Green Lantern camp!
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Uma Thurman,
Lucy Liu,
Vivica A. Fox,
Daryl Hannah,
David Carradine
The acclaimed fourth film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino (PULP FICTION, JACKIE BROWN), KILL BILL VOLUME 1 stars Uma Thurman (PULP FICTION), Lucy Liu (CHARLIE'S ANGELS, CHICAGO), and Vivica A. Fox (TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME) in an astonishing, action-packed thriller about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta! Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it's time for payback ... with a vengeance! Having been gunned down by her former boss (David Carradine) and his deadly squad of international assassins, it's a kill-or-be-killed fight she didn't start but is determined to finish...
Oh my,Part two,outstanding, 2010-02-03
Just as I thought,the outcome was what every man/women would want.Great action,you can feel it,really...Watch it.
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Susan Sarandon,
Geena Davis,
Harvey Keitel,
Michael Madsen,
Christopher McDonald
Director:
Ridley Scott
Directed by action master Ridley Scott (Hannibal, Gladiator, Black Hawk Down) from an Oscar(r)-winning* screenplay by Callie Khouri, Thelma & Louise is an "exhilarating" (The Washington Post), full-throttle adventure hailed as one of the best road movies of all time! Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis star as accidental outlaws on a desperate flight across the Southwest after a tragic incident at a roadside bar. With a determined detective (Harvey Keitel) on their trail, a sweet-talking hitchhiker (Brad Pitt) in their path and a string of crimes in their wake, their journey alternates between hilarious, high-speed thrill ride and empowering personal odyssey even as the law ...
A classic must see, 2010-04-09
For men and women over 16 who are interested in questions of gender equality in North America (which should include everybody) this movie is a must see.
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Kirk Baltz,
Randy Brooks,
Edward Bunker,
Steve Buscemi,
Suzanne Celeste
Four Perfect Killers. One Perfect Crime. Critically acclaimed for its raw power and breathtaking ferocity, it's the brilliant American gangster movie classic from writer-director Quentin Tarantino. They were perfect strangers, assembled to pull off the perfect crime. Then their simple robbery explodes into bloody ambush, and the ruthless killers realize one of them is a police informer. But which one?
Tarantino's First, 2010-07-03
Reservoir Dogs is Tarantino at his finest. Watching this movie you can see what makes Tarantino so stylistically great. The music, dialogue, camera work and visual style all hint at what he will become. The story is great, and is probably my favorite of his after Pulp Fiction. If you're a fan of Tarantino, or crime flicks, you should enjoy Reservoir Dogs.
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Uma Thurman,
Sonny Chiba,
Samuel L. Jackson,
Gordon Liu,
Michael Madsen
UPC:786936715545
DESCRIPTION: Kill Bill: Volume 1, the critically acclaimed film from groundbreaking writer and director Quentin Tarantino (Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown), now packs even more of a punch in high definition on Blu-ray disc! Uma Thurman (Pulp Fiction), Lucy Liu (Charlie s Angels, Chicago) and Vivica A. Fox (Two Can Play That Game) star in this astonishing, action-packed motion picture about brutal betrayal and an epic vendetta. Four years after taking a bullet in the head at her own wedding, The Bride (Thurman) emerges from a coma and decides it s time for payback...with a vengeance! Determined to finish the kill-or-be-killed fight she didn t start, she hunt...
Oh my,Part two,outstanding, 2010-02-03
Just as I thought,the outcome was what every man/women would want.Great action,you can feel it,really...Watch it.
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Uma Thurman,
Lucy Liu,
David Carradine,
Vivica A. Fox,
Chia Hui Liu
Director:
Quentin Tarantino
UPC:786936767148
DESCRIPTION:Kill Bill: Volume 2 is the must-see movie event that completes the action-packed quest for revenge begun by The Bride! Having already crossed two names from her Death List, The Bride is back with a vengeance and taking aim at Budd (Michael Madsen) and Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), the only survivors from the squad of assassins who betrayed her four years earlier. It s all leading up to the ultimate confrontation with Bill, The Bride s former master and the man who ordered her execution! Experience the other half of the story in the acclaimed Kill Bill: Volume 2 even more mind-blowing on Blu-ray high definition! END
A woman after my own heart, 2010-02-03
Una Thurman is a fine actress, and shows it in this Hi action movie, she swings a mighty sword for sure.Can't wait to see the second half of the movie
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Rated: R (Restricted)
Staring:
Robert Rodriguez,
Frank Miller (II),
Jessica Alba,
Devon Aoki,
Alexis Bledel
SIN CITY IS INFESTED WITH CRIMINALS, CROOKED COPS & SEXY DAMES: SOME SEARCHING FOR VENGEANCE, SOME FOR REDEMPTION AND OTHERS, BOTH.
great movie, 2010-07-25
This was a "must own", several storylines that interacted with eachother. I thought it would be hokey, but I really enjoyed it, even though it was a little dark & violent. Perfect for Blu-ray, even the extras...this will be a classic if not already in its genre
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Rated: Unrated
Staring:
Al Pacino,
Johnny Depp,
Michael Madsen,
Bruno Kirby,
James Russo
Director:
Mike Newell
Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entranceinto the violent mob family of aging hit man Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job life and, ultimately, the gangstermentor he has come to respect and admire. From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), and featuring an extraordinary supporting cast including Michael Madsen, Anne Heche, BrunoKirby and James Russo.
Great movie, 2010-04-09
I am sure the movie description written for the product is better than anything I could ever write, so I will just leave it as this is a good movie that I got a great deal on the Blu-Ray.
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