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John Adams (HBO Miniseries)
Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney
HBO, 2008
Outstanding presentation a truly incredible story
My wife and I have loved David McCullough's books "John Adams" and "1776" for years. The script, acting, photography, costumes and sets in this presentation do a truly wonderful job of bringing this wonderful epic in American history to life. By the end of the 3-DVDs ...
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Centennial: The Complete Series
Centennial
Universal Studios, 2008
A True Depiction of America's Western History
I too had this on VHS for many years and was thrilled when it became available on DVD. I've watched it countless times and never grow tired of it. Undoubtably it's the best mini-series ever made, and all the James Michener books are a good lesson in history. He, ...
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Paul Newman, Robert Redford
20th Century Fox, 2006
K8
I have loved this movie for many years, and it is even better on Blu-ray. The chase scenes through the valleys and hills are absolutely beautiful. Even the bicycle scene is more enjoyable with a crisp picture.
This movie is in my top 5. The best of the old west. ...
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The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Expanded Edition)
Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe
20th Century Fox, 2001
Hauntingly beautiful and with a great soundtrack... (and much better then the novel)
It distorted somewhat (for the better) the original novel (which is a "classic" but quite difficult to read due to the contrived prose).
The exteriors are one of the best ever in a production of adventure&action films and the cast is PERFECT.
It is a savage land ...
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Iron Jawed Angels
Hilary Swank, Margo Martindale
Hbo Home Video, 2004
DVD
This is a movie that should be seen by all women and all men, for that matter. We should all be using our privilege of voting no matter what party or no party that we belong to. This movie brings that out magnificently. Hilary Swank is wonderful!
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Kit Kittredge - An American Girl (+ Digital Copy)
Abigail Breslin, Stanley Tucci
New Line Cinema, 2008
Better than Samantha Felicity and Molly
It was a really fantastic movie I really liked it because I love American Girl I definetely recommend for you to watch this movie it makes you cry!
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Mr. Brooks
Kevin Costner, Demi Moore
MGM (Video & DVD), 2007
Mr. Brooks
Mr. Brooks is one of the best suspense movies I have ever seen. His conversations with his 2nd personality add alot to the unfolding of events. Kevin Costner is amazing.
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The Crucible
Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder
20th Century Fox, 2004
NOT SINCE I HAD A ROOT CANAL. . .
Not since I had to have a root canal a few years ago have I been filled with such a sense of DREAD while watching this very fine film! Though it is fictionalized - it is based on the famous Salem Witch Trials - The acting, costumes, and settings transport you back in ...
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Gettysburg (Widescreen Edition)
Richard Anderson, Royce D. Applegate
Turner Home Ent, 2004
A Classic Piece of American and Film History
Gettysburg is a stunning film with strong characterization, amazing action and enthralling epic atmosphere. Jeff Daniels does his best film work ever as the Colonel from Maine who does a desperate bayonet charge to stop the Confederate onslaught. That single event held ...
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American Psycho (Uncut Killer Collector's Edition)
Christian Bale, Justi Theroux
Lions Gate, 2005
American Psycho: A "Killer" Cut
This special edition of American Psycho was fantastic. For those of you who have read the book, you will find the screenplay version -- which captures all of the salient parts of the story -- of equal comparison. Christian Bale plays Patrick Bateman, an extremely ...
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Apocalypse Now - The Complete Dossier (Two-Disc Special Collector's Edition)
Apocalyspe Now
Paramount, 2006
Stick With the Original Version.
First, I'll join with those who are criticising Coppola for not releasing this movie in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio as well as spreading each movie over two discs. Both were staggeringly incompetent decisions and I'll leave it at that.
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I'm starting to ...
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Brideshead Revisited (25th Anniversary Collector's Edition)
Jeremy Irons, Anthony Andrews
Acorn Media, 2006
Bridehead revisited
This movie gives me goose bumps every time I watch it. It is tragic and exciting. I love it!
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Pathfinder (Unrated Edition)
Karl Urban, Clancy Brown
Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation, 2007
FANTASTIC MOVIE!
IF YOU LIKED 13TH WARRIOR, BRAVEHEART AND GLADIATOR, THEN YOU WILL LIKE THE EXTENDED UNRATED VERSION. THE ACTION KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT FROM THE START TO THE FINISH. MY WIFE ALSO LOVED IT. NOTE: MY WIFE IS NOT A FAN OF VIOLENT MOVIES. HOWEVER, THIS ...
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An American Werewolf in London
Jenny Agutter, Griffin Dunne
Universal Pictures, 2001
Werewolf Genius
An American Werewolf in London was one of the first Horror films I saw. I remember hiding in the back room at the age of 5 hoping my parents wouldn't notice what I was watching. I had many a sleepless night due to that film. And I guarantee you that I will never feel ...
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A New Kind of Love
Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward
Paramount, 2005
"I've never kissed a policeman--no wonder I'm emotionally retarded"
A NEW KIND OF LOVE is a sleek and stylish romantic comedy starring Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman--as romantic cynics on working holidays in the city of Paris.
Joanne Woodward plays Sam, a fashion designer who copies her pieces from other houses and sells them in a ...
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