Escape From Planet Earth

On the slower side of okay
The beginning of the year is a slow time for the PG regular movie-going crowd. Family-friendly movies are more sparse, and GOOD family movies are a downright rarity. Which has never made much sense to me, since in the cold winter, going to the movies is one of the few (somewhat) affordable things to do with kids. So, we were excited when Escape From Planet Earth came out and we had high hopes that it was going to be a good watch.

It was a nice story about two very different but close brothers who have to learn how to be themselves while also letting the other one shine. Anyone who has more than one kid would probably agree that they watch their own children struggle with this quite often, so I liked the message behind the movie.

The other positives:
the animation is great (but nothing we haven't seen), it's colorful, appropriate for young kids, and has a few laughable scenes sparringly scattered throughout.

The not-so positives:
It's...

Funny Movie, Good Moral, Slow Moving
This movie was fun to go watch, albeit a little slow starting out. Being a geek myself, I enjoyed watching a movie where the geeky engineer is the protagonist, gets (already has) the girl, and saves the day. Escape from Planet Earth is a pretty predictable movie, but what would you expect from a children's movie. I enjoyed the fact that almost every alien stereotype and conspiracy theory is addressed as the source of comedy in the movie (i.e. - the road signs stating that Gary Supernova was entering and leaving area 48, 49, and 50 before "entering" area 51). Although a movie made for children, Escape from Planet Earth is a good movie for the young at heart as well. It seems like not many family movies now days actually contain an entire family, but this movie does. It also focuses on the tight-knit cohesiveness of the family unit and brings to the surface the fact that we would do almost anything for family.

The reason I rate it 4 stars is that, as I stated before, it is...

Not bad, not bad at all
I didnt expect much and I was surprised. It's worth a watch. Funny and heartwarming with a good message about the nees for others to have your back.

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ISMAC 2009: 10th Anniversary DVD

Good stuff
I bought this dvd for Dwight mclamore ... I am a big fan . Some really good basic stuff I really enjoyed this DVD





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Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom - Complete Series [Blu-ray]

Weapons the Arcs
This anime series covers 26 episodes and presents itself through 3 main arcs with some lapses of time occurring between the arcs. The series is a spy action thriller with a deep story that will keep you engaged in this world of mystery and discovery. Twists and turns in a world where the main character is on a quest of identity, self, love, strength, and just about a dozen other things. All the characters feel real and it was just a series that I really enjoyed. I tend to refer to this anime as the modern setting of the anime Claymore. There is not connection between those two anime but I feel like the are on par quality wise but this series isn't as mystical and is better off in the area of plot. Also, I'm not sure what the other reviewer had mention about this being the first season of two. As far as I know this is the only season and it is worth buying. If there is another season let me know!

I will be buying this without a doubt, an amazing anime not to mention having...

Possibly 2011's best action anime series
Anytime you put assassins, treachery, angst and possible romance in a storyline and DO THEM ALL EQUALLY WELL, you've got yourself a winner my friend! I bought this series as soon as it dropped and I absolutely loved it. I already bought the Phantom OVA that was released years ago with just a few episodes and this is basically a better re-telling of that story.

I NEVER compare anime to manga from 2 different series- (#1 it's not the same art form #2 you shouldn't compare moving art to still art). Another reviewer compared Phantom to a title that was released 15-20 years ago, criticizing this series. Comparing one title's anime to another title's MANGA is just plain bad reviewing.

This anime falls in the same category (I guess) as Noir, Madlax etc., but those can't hold a candle to this series. It has way better production quality. It was masterfully animated, excellent English dub, kick-ass action and plenty of likeable characters. The musical score made my...

This is one that will stick with you! An amazing series.
It took me a couple of episodes to get into this series, and it's not one I'll soon forget. It has some of the most memorable - and tragic - figures in Anime. No giant robots or wizards, demons or aliens. This is the story of professional assassins, brainwashed and brutally trained into their profession. We stare with Einz and Zwei, then later add Drei. All three are high-school aged kids, and all are the best at their profession. This is realistic, sometimes heart-wrenching, usually action-packed animation. It's similar to Ghost in the Shell in it's look and feel, only set in modern times with modern weapons. Mob bosses using specially trained assassins to keep other mob families in line. We have unrequited love, brutal assassinations (some are pretty shocking), world-class animation and voice actors, and is one of the best I have seen in ages.

The ending - the real ending - is in the final credits, and it's a shocker. Is it open ended? Not really, but I suppose a...

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The History of Future Folk

Great movie for date night or family night
The premise of the movie, about aliens who come to earth, hear music for the first time and spare the Earth because of it sounded very much to my taste. It's charming and sweet, without being awful. I was very entertained, and I'll probably buy the movie, because I can watch this one again. The costumes are low budget, but enjoyable and kind of classy kitch. I particularly enjoyed the fight scene cut with the tango scene. A lot to like. So apparently, irl these guys have been dressing up in spacesuits and playing music together at least since 2007. That's a story I'd like to hear more about! The music was surprisingly good, and the songs were very fun. Watch it, you won't be disappointed.

Campy, but tremendous fun
I have had an interest in watching this film since the trailer came out. I'm too cheap to spend the money to watch every film in a theater, but at $0.99 rental, it seemed like time to jump in. I was pleasantly surprised that the story avoided offensive elements while telling a simple tale. The music is really fun. Sure, it doesn't have all the slick production values of some of the more popular fare, but it was a nice, simple story which I would be willing to watch as a family. I would watch this again.

Flight of the Concords meets B movie sci fi
My boyfriend and I loved this movie! It is so much fun, and the songs will get stuck in your head. The best way we could come up with to describe it is if Flight of the Concords decided to make a sci fi movie. So if you enjoy either of those things, give this a shot!

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Terror on a Train

Title Misleads
I purchased this picture because I was lead to believe by the cover and description and title that it would take place aboard a train. It doesn't. In fact, it doesn't concern passenger trains at all.

As far as suspense or "terror" goes, it is absent as well! I found it very plodding, predictable and not at all suspenseful. It would have been much better had it concerned threatened passengers aboard a train with time running out. Time was an element here, but by itself, it isn't enough.

I wouldn't call it a "noir" either. That term is so often used to describe pictures that are merely crime dramas or mysteries.

So, overall, I didn't find it very well-written or very interesting.
By the way, if you are looking for good train pictures, try "Narrow Margin" from the '50s, "The Lady Vanishes" from the '30s, "Brief Encounter", "Berlin Express" and 'Murder is my Beat".





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In Vogue: The Editor's Eye

Fashion Movie
A fabulous movie should be watched by everyone in the fashion industry - a great collection piece to go back to.

The best fashion documentary of the decade!!!
Anna Wintour is a powerhouse, we know that, she's the queen of the fashion industry. I loved her style and vision for US Vogue right from the start, then came the movie/documentary "The September issue", that showed the whole world what it really takes to create the perfect fashion magazine and its most important issue. With this DVD, it's a whole new game: the editors, their visions, how they prepare for their shoots, their personalities, the secrets behind some of the most renowned photos in Fashion. Just AMAZING!!! I've been addicted to this DVD and saw it more than 10 times already, I'm not kidding: the music, the editing, the voices, their inspirational talks, everything. GREAT FILM!

for real "fashionista"
I've already watched this a few times and I find it an extremely fun and intelligent and beautifully
produced look behind the scenes at "Vogue." Highly recommend for any self-proclaimed "fashionista."

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Hypno Puppy Love / Driving Mrs. Wolfe

wow
How can anybody be so cool as Filbert! He and Heifer's first meeting was priceless. I thought I was going to bust when he was counting those chips.

One of my favorites! (Future Schlock...)
I love Rocko's Modern Life, and Future Schlock is one of my favorites. What can I say? If you're considering buying Rocko, you already know what a great cartoon it is.

And check out the College Humor video entitled "40 Dirtiest Jokes from Rocko's Modern Life." Google it!



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