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I, Claudius
Derek Jacobi, Siān Phillips
Image Entertainment, 2000
Rulers of Rome: the Good and the Evil
This series is a fascinating look at the tremendous heights of empirical glory and despotism that kicked off the Roman Empire. From the brilliant government of Augustus to the mad and criminal excesses of Caligula the early years of the Roman Empire are brought to life ...
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Henry V
Brian Blessed, Richard Briers
MGM (Video & DVD), 2000
An enduring Masterpiece by a genius director and actor
It is difficult to sum up the power of a genius such as Kenneth Branagh. One thing that he accomplishes is that he speaks the immortal lines of Shakespeare with such gentleness and clarity that we Americans can understand him, and even young people, or people not ...
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Black Adder - The Complete Collector's Set
Rowan Atkinson, Elspet Gray
BBC Warner, 2006
Classic Brit Humour at its best
For anyone who knows anything about Rowan Atkinson and his cronies in comedy, Black Adder is a must have for your collection. By far, the best of the series is Hugh Laurie playing the idiotic Prince George and RA as his conniving butler. My husband loves that his ...
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Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
Pernilla August, Kenny Baker
20th Century Fox, 2005
A must see
I love this movie because its a way to make sure you can connect all the dots about the movie. I love how all the Star Wars movies come together and still make sense from the first movies made.
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The Last Valley
Michael Caine, Omar Sharif
MGM (Video & DVD), 2004
A forgotten epic well worth remembering
Filmed under the incredibly unwieldy and oh-so-Sixties title Somewhere in the Mountains there is a Last Valley and hindered by financing problems, The Last Valley marked the end of screenwriter James Clavell's directorial career and the beginning of the end of the ...
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Man of La Mancha
Peter O'Toole, Sophia Loren
MGM (Video & DVD), 2004
As good today as so many years ago.
I really like being able to get just about anything on DVD. This classic is a good example. Now if they'd just put "No Highway in the Sky" on DVD I'd be a happy camper-but I'm on the wait list.
I highly recommend this DVD. It brings back poignant memories for me ...
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William Shakespeare's Hamlet (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie
Warner Home Video, 2007
Hamlet review
Hamlet is very true to the Shakespearean play. There are only a few rearragements of the placement of the words. Very well done.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Chris Barnes, Kate Beckinsale
MGM (Video & DVD), 2003
Great!
Wonderful movie! Now to find the Flying Karamazov Brothers' rendition of the Merchant of Venice.
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Tarzan (Special Edition)
Tony Goldwyn, Minnie Driver
Walt Disney Home Entertainment, 2005
2 Disc Collector's Edition
Somewhere in 2000, Disney quietly launched a special 2 disc collector's edition of "Tarzan" the same year as its paltry one disc edition. For some reason it advertised the one disc version heavily, which is a shame because the collector's edition is a gem not to be ...
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Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves
Kevin Costner, Morgan Freeman
Warner Home Video, 1997
even better than the original!
This version had many scenes that were deleted from the original film. My son is a huge movie buff and he really enjoyed the bonus features disc.
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As You Like It
Brian Blessed, Richard Clifford
Hbo Home Video, 2007
A movie that proves "all the world's a stage"
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This movie is based on William Shakespeare's romantic comedy play "As You Like It" (circa 1600), one of his greatest comedies.
I feel that this movie catches the essence of the play with director Kenneth Branagh (who also adapted the play to the screen and ...
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Alexander, Revisited - The Final Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Anthony Hopkins, David Bedella
Warner Home Video, 2007
Alexander Revisited
I liked Alexander Revisited so much that I have watched it at least a dozen times. It has plenty of "realistic" action but also gets into the psychology of its characters. I have much respect for the director Oliver Stone for having the courage to portray the "real" ...
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
Pernilla August, Kenny Baker
20th Century Fox, 2001
star wars: episode 1
good movie lots of action and tells the story of the beginning of the whole star wars saga.
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Mist: The Tale of a Sheepdog Puppy
Brian Blessed, Derek Jacobi
Allumination, 2008
Perfect animal movie
Not only is the cover cute, but the content is excellent! The photography makes you feel as though you're there in person watching as another dog would watch and the accent is not a problem for most people and reflects the British Isles setting. There's a scene where ...
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Alexander, Revisited - The Final Cut [Blu-ray]
Anthony Hopkins, David Bedella
Warner Home Video, 2007
Alexander Revisited
I liked Alexander Revisited so much that I have watched it at least a dozen times. It has plenty of "realistic" action but also gets into the psychology of its characters. I have much respect for the director Oliver Stone for having the courage to portray the "real" ...
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