DVD: Peter Ustinov

DVD: Peter Ustinov

DVD:

Peter Ustinov

Joseph Fiennes, Jonathan Firth

MGM (Video & DVD), 2004

Excellent Historically
A well presented (and acted) view of the issues at hand at the time of Luther with his discovery and stand for faith for justification versus indulgences and works of the law

Blackbeard's Ghost

Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones

Walt Disney Video, 2002

Another title: "How a comedy movie should be"
This is just a masterpiece of comedy movies! In the same words of Peter Unistov as Blackbeard, it seems that people don't know how to have fun anymore nowadays. I think that's the reason why I never saw many excellent comedies like that anymore. I love to see a ...

Spartacus

Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier

Universal Studios, 1998

Words fail me
I'm one of those people who cries easily in movies. I cry at sad parts, I cry at happy parts, I have no problem with turning on the water-works. I have seen a lot of great movies in my time, many of which have indeed caused me to tear up, but NOTHING prepared me for ...

Quo Vadis (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Robert Taylor, Deborah Kerr

Warner Home Video, 2008

Quo Vadis is a great epic film! (was never a widescreen movie)
Quo Vadis was released in 1951 which is two years before the advent of CinemaScope and other widescreen formats of 1953. Quo vadis was released in the aspect ratio of 1.33:1, so do not look for a widescreen version on DVD. The movie is an epic in the true sense of the ...

Salem Witch Trials [Blu-ray]
Kirstie Alley, Rebecca De Mornay

Echo Bridge Home Entertainment, 2008

Salem, Massachusetts. A small town--with no clear governing body--became embroiled in a scandal that forever stands as one of the darkest chapters in American history. For those accused of witchcraft by their neighbors and friends, there was little chance of clearing their names; the mass paranoia that ravaged through the community took the lives ...

Lorenzo's Oil

Nick Nolte, Susan Sarandon

Universal Studios, 2004

Lorenzo's Oil
Lorenzo's Oil is one of the best movies I have ever seen. It is based on a true story. Be ready for the emotional aspects of it. It is filled with tremendous actors but it is a sad story even though the theme is to find a cure for an illness. I won't give away the ...

Alice in Wonderland

Robbie Coltrane, Whoopi Goldberg

Lions Gate, 2001

Very Satisfied with Purchase
COmpletely satisfied with purchase of the Movie "ALice In WOnderland" on VHS.The transaction was completed smoothly and received my order quickly and efficiently.Very satisifed!

Jesus of Nazareth

Robert Powell, Anne Bancroft

Lions Gate, 2002

Brilliant
Very nice interpretation of the story of Christ's life. The blue eyes of actor Robert Powell is bright, dense and expresses both compassion and suffering borne by the Passion that contributes to the brightness of this beautiful film. "Jesus of Nazareth" has ...

We're No Angels

Humphrey Bogart, Aldo Ray

Paramount, 2005

We're no Angels
This is one of my favorite movies. It is a family movie, good to watch around christmas. In this movie Bogart is different from his usual tough guy movies. Peter Ustinov is wonderful as always, so are Aldo Ray and Joan Bennett. All around a great movie, lots of fun!

Robin Hood (Most Wanted Edition)

Brian Bedford, Phil Harris

Buena Vista Distribution Company, 2006

Listen to Peter Ustinov!
My kids and I find the movie very entertaining and charming -- 3-year-old Martin wants this movie and only this movie no matter the myriad alternatives we offer. I remember growing up with the soundtrack playing all the time on LP, so I have a fond place in my heart ...

Animal Farm

Kelsey Grammer, Ian Holm

Lions Gate, 2000

Animal Farm
My ninth grade students are required to read Animal Farm. This was a great movie to show upon completion of the book. They enjoyed pointing out the subtle differences (there weren't that many) between the movie and the book. TNT has a website that accompanies the ...

Logan's Run

Jenny Agutter, Roscoe Lee Browne

Warner Home Video, 2007

A very good sci-fi film, often underrated
This film is enjoyable to watch as a straightforward sci-fi chase adventure. However, it has much more to offer - as a possible future for mankind where a "utopian", closed, domed city has imposed death at 30 in order to keep "balance" - one dies, one is born (or ...

Evil Under the Sun

Peter Ustinov, Jane Birkin

Starz / Anchor Bay, 2001

Evil Under the Sun, Peter Ustinov
I do like this version of Evil Under the Sun. It has a beautiful island setting, Spain I think. The acting is fantastic and the story is very well put together. However, I think I like the David Suchet version of this better. This movie heavily features Cole Porter ...

Salem Witch Trials

Kristin Booth, Rebecca De Mornay

Echo Bridge Home Entertainment, 2008

Compelling re-telling of the Salem Witch Trials
"Salem Witch Trials" is a compelling 2003 CBS mini-series that featured many familiar and veteran actors and for the most part, stayed true to the historical events that came to be known as the Salem Witch Trials. The mini-series begins on a rather odd note - it is ...

Topkapi

Melina Mercouri, Peter Ustinov

MGM (Video & DVD), 2001

Excellent DVD !
This is an unforgetable masterpiece performed by the Greek actress Melina Mercouri. The story is amazing and funny. The landscapes and the music are magnificent. The rest of the actors are so good, in particular Maximilian Schell and Peter Ustinov. I have watched it ...