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Snicker if you will, but Kung Fu was one of the most influential TV series of the 1970s, one that managed to inject a note of both spirituality and Eastern religion into the standard Western formula and make it seem new. This was the pilot, an intriguing and scene-setting TV movie in which David Carradine starred as the mysterious Caine--half-white, half-Chinese, reared in a Shaolin monastery in China by blind master Po (Keye Luke), then exiled to America, on the run for killing the men who killed his master. The pilot mixes flashbacks to Caine's youth with a story set in the Old West of Caine battling intolerance as he begins the search for his father. --Marshall Fine ... Read more

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Hope they put the whole series on DVD
I have loved this series for years. I just love the little thought provoking things that Caine, the main character says. I've watched it since I was a little kid, and when I was in my twenties, it came on at 4 am on a channel once a week so I'd stay awake just to see it. I really hope they put the whole series on DVD. I'd buy it in a minute.

I love the quiet demeanor of Caine. I enjoy his humility and his respectfulness. The Caine character proves that you don't have to be "bad" to be cool. The pilot movie is definitely worth watching.

Unique Western flick.
This is certainly by no means an all-time favorite movie of mine, but it's an excellent little flick nevertheless -- especially considering that it was made-for-TV, the pilot for the "Kung Fu" TV series. My wife and I just saw it tonight and quite enjoyed it. At a mere 74 minutes, it's short and sweet, kinda the way I wish more movies would be! It's definitely a Western, as it takes place out West in the late 19th century, but it's unique for this genre in that it incorporates Eastern philosophy/wisdom and martial arts -- sorry, no quick-draw shootouts here.

A great scene appears near the beginning wherein Caine walks into a saloon after walking (!!) across a desert to get some water. Naturally some redneck dork wants to start a fight with him 'cause he's one of them "slant-eyes." Three times the guy attempts to attack Caine and three times Caine swiftly and decisively repels the attacks. The guy wisely decides not to attack again as Caine finishes his water and humbly walks out of the saloon leaving the saloon patrons in astonishment.

There's more martial arts action toward the end, but, it should be noted, this is by no means a standard martial arts flick. The movie teaches humility and respect for elders & all fellow human beings.

Despite the fact that they have very little dialogue, Caine develops a close father/son relationship with blind Master Po.

Some scenes have such a reverent and touching quality to them that they actually brought tears to my eyes .

In Brian Garfield's "Western Films" guide he criticized this film as "Juvenile tripe." With all due respect for the brilliant Mr. Garfield, this film is neither juvenile or tripe! As far as Westerns go, it's quite mature and original. Good Eastern-style music too.

Kung Fu: The Movie of Respect
KUNG FU is one of the few movies I have ever seen that has respect for a foundation. It is unfortunate that the martial arts are what viewers most often think of when they remember either the movie or the long running television show. Yet, a respect for tradition and a veneration for one's elders form the philosophical underpinning for both. The young Kwai Chang Caine, played modestly by Rademas Pera, portrays Caine as the height of worshipful respect. Having grown up as an orphan, we see in flashbacks, that he and the other village orphans, were invited to visit the local Shaolin monastery. He waits patiently in the rain for days until he is admitted. Once he is, he and a group of ragamuffins sit down at a table laden with food. The other orphans gorge themselves. Young Caine does not. Because he had the manners to wait, he is invited to stay by Master Po. During his years in the monastery, there are many scenes of interaction between him and his Shaolin instructors. It is these vignettes of the Wise Sages instructing the Eager Youth that lend the movie its charm. Caine, played now by David Carradine, grows to adulthood and leaves the temple to wander China. He is forced to kill the Emperor's nephew and must flee to America. These scnes of exposition are required for the movie to make sense. Caine's rise to maturity forms the basis for his encounter with villainous engineers and a renegade monk.
One subtle scene of respect occurs midway in the film when the adult Caine is working on a desert railroad somewhere in the western region of the United States. A heavily loaded wagon threatens to tip over, and Caine rushes over to prop it up with his surprisingly strong skinny arms. As he raises his arms, the Chinese crowd sees the tatoo of a dragon on his arms, and they bow in reverent silence. Later at the end, Caine must fight an outlaw monk whom he kills, but takes no joy in his victory. Even in defeat, a beaten enemy commands respect.
KUNG FU is the movie that attempts to make some sort of sense out of a violent unpredictable life. Caine seems to say that respect for all may make that possible. Perhaps he is right.

Good Script Makes Up For Bad History...Grasshopper!
Much has been written about the philosophical & moral lessons that can be learned from watching the old "King-Fu" tv series. However, one lesson that can be learned from this show has not been mentioned...a good script & solid acting performances can make up for very bad history done in an American western!

Alright, David Carradine does do a solid acting job as the peaceful, philosophical Buddhist monk roaming the American west. (Yup, like that other early 1970's martial-arts hero "Billy Jack", Carradine's "Caine" preaches "peace" & "brotherhood", until he's harrassed by "rednecks", then he tosses out all of that philosophy & kicks...! This show isn't really a martial-arts showcase. It's a hippie's wish-dream!) The surrogate father/son relationship between Carradine & Keye Luke as the blind master "Po" is solid, & let's face it, the bad guys racial slurs of "Chinaman" & "slanty-man" are delightfully repulsive! (I'm an Asian-american, & I enjoy watching Carradine, who's really a white actor in "yellow-face", kick the stuffings out of the bad-guys after they insult him!) And this tv pilot does have solid social commentary, with the background of the Chinese-american railroad workers as symbolic of American racial-exploitation.

Okay, so what's off about this show? Actually, you can't harp on the lack of martial-arts flash in the fight-scenes, since Hong-Kong movies made about this time (the Shaw Brother's "Duel of The Iron Fist", "Street-Gangs of Hong-Kong", "Seven Blows of The Dragon", etc.) also have sloppy fight scenes! You might harp on the practice of casting a white actor in a Chinese role, but then prior to the 1980's, most well meaning films with an Asian as a central character usually were cast with white actors. (Remember "Dragon Seed?" It was a pro-China World War Two propaganda film, with the Chinese, who were our allies against Japan, as the heroes. Katherine Hepburn was the heroine! Yet, you certainly can't call that movie "anti-Chinese.") I don't even think you can harp on passing up Bruce Lee for the lead role, because the central character has to have an inner-peace to him, & Bruce, well....watch "Fist of Fury/Chinese Connection" to understand why I don't think his personality would fit the role (though physically, because of his expertise in martial-arts, he would have been great...in the fight scenes.) You certainly can't fault the writing & acting, which we already said was solid.

Nope. It's the "Chinese" history & culture presented here that strains the believability for a learned viewer. For one thing, Chinese martial-artists (& Chinese Buddhist monks for that matter) DON'T go around barefoot! (They wear shoes! It's the Japanese & Okinawans who don't wear shoes during practice!) The look of the Shaolin robes are off & the bald monks are lacking in incense burnings on the tops of their heads. (They look like dots when you see them.) Not only that, but going by strict Chinese history of the 19th Century, I don't think "the emperor" would have been able to send anyone after "Caine." He (or actually the Empress Dowager) would have been too busy fending off the Taiping Rebels, the British, the French, & the various secret societies that were tearing up China at that time! (Of course, if you go by strict Chinese historical events, "Caine" wouldn't have had to leave China! He, like various other real-life monks, could have joined up with the various rebel secret societies that were plaguing the Manchu government at that time & besides, China is huge! If David Jansenn's "Doctor Kimble" from "The Fugitive" tv show didn't have to leave America after being accused of killing his wife, why should "Caine" have to leave a huge, easily to disappear in country like China?)

However, when I watch "Kung-Fu", I'm not convinced that those are real Shaolin monks or that that was China! It's like watching a medieval knight with a six-shooter!

Rent this video if you can, but only buy it if you can't rent it!

Kung Fu - A Martial Arts Classic
This will go down in martial artis history as a classic.

The fact that Bruce Lee was denied the lead role because of his being "too Chinese-looking" caused it to lose some of its luster, but it is still a must-see. ... Read more

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Ego Dawns The Hero
I quite often look back at the older cartoons of my days growing up. Some of them I give a second glance at every once in awhile. Yet, I often forget how funny they truly are from the pencil and paint up. Darkwing Duck was one of those cartoons. Unlike most heroes and crimefighters, he puts his ego to the test, more than being a hero, which makes it all the more enjoyable. The character only lasted a few years in syndication, but was just one of entertaining cartoons of the mallard's days. Although he isn't on television anymore, he does quite put a good quack in the word anyway. The character lives in St. Canard, and is under wraps with a secret identity with S.H.U.S.H. Still, the cartoon was actually a spin-off, based on another popular series, DuckTales, which is very, very rare in the animation world these days. Still, this tape is how Darkwing Duck a.k.a.Drake Mallard got his world around him.

Darkly Dawns The Duck, showcases the entire debut of Darkwing, as he began as a lonely crimefighter, who seeked to really go beyond petty crimefighting, as he went to investigate a train robbery that was going on, noticing the arch villian Taurus Bulba's henchman. Yet, Darkwing is accused of commiting the crime that Bulba committed, and is sought on as a villian. Yet, he also meets his soon-to-be sidekick, Launchpad McQuack, who worked for Scrooge McDuck on DuckTales, who helps hime catch the villians and stop the problem, but it gets first. The henchmen, also try to kidnap Gosalyn, a orphan Drake later adopts as his own, who knows the secret code to a device so dangerous, it can tear through buildings and destroy their assets inside. Once Darkwing saves her, he takes her to his hideout, and strikes a bond with Gosalyn, who is often without structure at times.

Once Darkwing lets Gosalyn rest to safety, he is arrested from the train robbery that he is accused of being involved in. As for Gosalyn, Taurus Bulba and his henchman, Hoof and Mouth, capture Gosalyn and seek to code to the device they have stolen from the train robbery. Fortunately, Darkwing escapes, with a little breaking help from Launchpad, as they both go after Bulba. Then, he gets captured by Bulba, as Taurus shows Gosalyn in his possession. Then, they are both on the rooftop of a tall building, as they both try to stay calm, as Darkwing tells Taurus the arming code for the device he stole from the train robbery. Unfortunately, Taurus goes back on his word of letting Gosalyn go in the process, and lets her fall from the building to her doom. Luckily, Launchpad saves her, while Darkwing overloads the ramrod device that Bulba captured, letting off a dangerous explosion, that only Darkwing survives, with injury. Taurus Bulba doesn't survive, but is brought later back from the dead in another episode. As for Gosalyn, she was brought back to the orphan home, as Drake makes it legal for him to adopt Gosalyn as his own.

One of the most interesting things I've enjoyed about Darkwing Duck, is the humor it has created for all to see. I just don't know why Disney hasn't been able to make that in sometime for any animation series. Hopefully, they will, but they certainly won't bring the terror that flaps in the night back again. I truly suggest this video for any Darkwing Duck fan to enjoy.

Just Buy The Tape Already! You Know You Want To!
This is truly fun for the whole family. No, your kids are not going to get bored while watching this and you don't have to listen to the drone of childish dialouge while thinking "You know, this whole time I could have been doing something useful, like watch an apple brown"
So, Back to the movie. I LOVE this tape!. Darkwing Duck is the very egoccentric and arrogent action hero of St. Canard. He draws the fine line between being the "I'm an annoying prima donna" and the "I have quite an charming and humorous personality" brilently. And this video has plenty of wit to spare. And, wait, there's more! Darkwing Duck actually shows his vulnerability, which allows the audiance to connect to him as a person. Who ever does the voice work for Darkwing Duck's character does a wonderful job! So go and buy this tape already! The kids won't regret it and you won't ethier. P.S. It makes a great gift too! Hey, I would be THRILLED if I recieved this as a gift. BUY IT!

Darkwing Duck Lives again!
The Video is directly from the cartoon of course. Seven years ago (In 1992) We were introduced to one of disney's funniest cartoon ever: Darkwing Duck, the duckfighting crimefighter (that will remind you of Batman everyone has told me) The Disney after noon was never the same, even when it went of the air of NBC. In this classic 2 parter episode, you get to see how the whole Darkwing Saga started--With some of the best "I am the Terror" jokes in the whole series! See how Goslen and Launchpad (From Ducktails) join up with this one-of-a-kind crime fighter and kick butt Darkwing style! Go Darkwing! This 17-year old gives you two feathers up! ... Read more

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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension is one of the most agreeably insane movies ever made. Peter Weller stars as Buckaroo, an acclaimed neurosurgeon, particle physicist, and, of course, rock star. He travels with the Hong Kong Cavaliers, a band of hard-rocking scientists who are also really good dressers. Buckaroo's interdimensional experiments with his Operation Overthruster throw him (and the Earth) straight into the middle of an alien war, and before you know it, he's got just a few hours to save the world. Confused? Hang on, we're only 10 minutes into the movie. Buckaroo Banzai hurls you right into the middle of its comic-book universe and keeps going at a breakneck pace. It's chock-full of overlapping jokes (even as we're trying to make sense of Dr. Lizardo's hospital room, a voice calmly announces that "lithium is no longer available on credit" over the PA system), hilarious throwaway dialogue ("You're like Jerry Lewis: you give me hope to carry on."), and weirdness just for the sheer joy of it ("Why is there a watermelon there?" "I'll tell you later."). You'll want to watch it at least twice--there's just no way to catch everything the first time around. Ellen Barkin has a terrific time doing a dead-on film noir moll parody as Penny Priddy, and John Lithgow turns in a brilliant manic performance as Dr. Lizardo/John Whorfin. There is no reason not to own this movie unless you are cold and dead inside. Laugh while you can, Monkey Boys. --Ali Davis ... Read more

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Best. Movie. Ever.
The following is quoted from the Official Buckaroo Banzai website, and should be taken as canon. These guys work with the facts, and I hope this helps people who are on the fence about buying the DVD edition...

"Wow - we've just gotten our hands on the revised and final list of specs on MGM's upcoming The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Special Edition (street date 1/1/02), and you guys are gonna flip for it! These come straight from the amazing Mojo, who was an associate producer on the project. The disc was produced by Michael Arick, whose other recent work includes Forrest Gump and The Magnificent Seven. So here goes... special features on the DVD will include a brand new anamorphic widescreen transfer (presented for the first time on home video in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio), remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, 2 versions of the movie (the theatrical cut plus a special extended version with restored opening sequence starring Jamie Lee Curtis), feature audio commentary from director W.D. Richter and Reno from the Banzai Institute, a behind-the-scenes documentary and retrospective, 14 deleted scenes, the original teaser trailer, an all-new "Jet Car" special effects trailer, extensive interactive menus with new material from Buckaroo Banzai screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch, special 'watermelon' Easter eggs, Pinky Carruther's Unknown Facts subtitle track, the Banzai Institute Archives, a Banzai Radio segment, original production designs, Jet Car secrets revealed and a still gallery with never-before-seen photos. SWEEEEET! I actually ran into Mojo at the recent Studio Day event here in L.A., and from what he told me, this may be one of the coolest discs in a long time! Everything on this thing is done up as if the disc was produced by the Banzai Institute itself, and there's a ton of new and original film-themed material produced by the folks who worked on the movie. If you love Buckaroo Banzai as much as we do here at The Bits, this is a must have title if there ever was one. ... It's a adventure/sci-fi/comedy in the same vein as Big Trouble in Little China, and it's just plain fun. Don't miss it..."...

Where The Future Begins Tomorrow...
This movie was unfortunately released before its time. It got good reviews in the newspapers and magazines, but I saw it on opening night in a nearly-empty theater and it was gone shortly afterwards. A few years later, films such as Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Big Trouble In Little China (same writer as BB), Men In Black, and Galaxy Quest would make audiences more receptive of sci-fi and/or fantasy movies that played as comedies. Its production values aren't the greatest, and it definitely looks dated (8o's hairstyles, clothing, and music), but it has a quirky, hip quality to it. The movie also features a lot of stars (John Ligthow, Christopher Lloyd, Ellen Barken, Peter Weller, Jeff Goldblum) who went on to bigger and better things. A campy film that could have been the start of something great...too bad it never caught on!

Elvira would be proud to narrate this...!
Okay, here's the bottom line line: If you didn't like this movie you should go to the morgue and check to see if you are late... as in 'the late Mr. Smith', 'cuz you don't have a pulse or a funny bone. Peter Weller did this better than he did 'RoboCOP'. Jeff Goldblum is suave and funny in this feature, even more so than in 'Transylvania 6-5000' with Ed Begley, Jr. and Geena Davis. To V. Mejia: Calling this a boring film is the most absurd thing that I have ever heard since George Bush said 'Read my lips.'. You must have been watching a different film or the humor is just beyond you. It is hard to be funny when your audience doesn't understand little things like science and levity. If you don't laugh every couple of minutes at this film you should hit yourself in the funny bone with a rubber mallet. If that doesn't work, well, get yourself a toe tag and follow the instructions in the first sentence above. Where else could you find some calling themselves 'John Big Bootay'? Hmmm??? Buy this, show it to your kid, your grandkids and everyone else that you know. This movie is on a par with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'Clue', 'Back to the Future' (I,II & III), and many other classic cult films. As Elvira would say: 'Unpleasant Dreams...'.

Live Japanimation
This movie came out before Japanimation became big. If this movie was animated it would make more sense to those who don't get it. It's a parody of Japanese movies, particularly the animated ones. The bizzare costumes, the aliens, and the implied history are all aspects of these films.

pure torture
Like many other reviewers here, I have tried and tried to watch this film in its entirety. But it's just not possible. This movie is tedious. The entire opening home-movie sequence is incredibly laborious. There are a few funny moments in the film, but overall, this movie is painful. The folks at the School of The Americas could probably use this movie as part of their torture training program. John Lithgow's performance is excrutiating to watch. It's uncomfortably over the top. I first saw this movie when it came out in theaters and fell asleep. This movie is BAD. People say it's a cult classic, but it's nothing like the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is a true cult classic. ... Read more

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Excellent futuristic sports film with a message
Definately one of the best science fiction films ever to grace the big screen, and one of James Cann's finer films. Rollerball is an excellent futuristic ports film with a message. A message that informs the audience of a future that could happen. Corproartions running the world, as well as Orwellian themes. The film tells the story of a Rollerball player Jonathan E. who is the top player in a violent futuristic sport that is a combination of roller derby, ice hockey, football, and gladiatorial fighting. The film has outstanding sets, costumes, music, characters, a solid plot, and good actors. Indeed an international flavor. One that ITC Entertainment could have produced. The film also tells the story of how the corporation wants Jonathan to retire from the game for fear of him being too good for his own good, and fear of him in general. Yet, Jonathan does not want to retire, which leads to the corporation making certain decisions that would make Jonathan retire. Retire or die.

The film has some violent moments, bordering on the graphic and explosive. Yet, it is still entertaining and enjoyable to watch. Filmed on location at Pinewood Studios in London, England and Munich, Germany, the film truly represents a 21st Century world that could very well happen. The ending of the film is even better. One of the most thought-provoking. If you enjoy good science fiction as well as sports, check this film out. The melding of the two is very unique, if not lethal.

"This was never meant to be a game! Never!"
The rollerball game of the future was created for a special reason. "To show the futility of individual effort." To make anyone that wants to go his own way, bow dowm to the powers that be. James Cann, in one of his best roles, is Johnathan E, rollerball's super star. He's relaxed and friendly off the track, and a determined gladiator on.

The action is great and strangly hypnotizing as skaters and motorcyclists race around a large circular track, trying to throw a steel metal ball into a basket.

John Housman makes one of the best establishment heavys as he hints, demands, and threatens Johnathan to retire. For people that like gladiator movies, sports action, or the lone man trying to survive, Rollerball will excite you. You'll be shouting Johnathan's name along with the crowd. And after it's over, you'll feel like taking on the world. Yes, a great motivational movie as well.

Pay no attention to remake. This is the one and only "Rollerball".

are you kidding me?
I've heard nothing but bad reviews and it looks like they were justified because this movie blows. Plot is pretty weak and the fact that its set in Kazakhstan is even stupider. I think filmmakers just like the way it sounds because its they seem to forget that they are many other soviet republics ( but I guess any time there is any action is all happens in Kazakhstan) . Geez. Naveen Andrews who did quite a good job in Kama Sutra looks like a total dweeb with a wedge haircut. Jean Reno is a caricature of a villain. It also looked like the half of the cast of La Femme Nikita had supporting roles in this movie. And that green light in the final sequence! What the hell were they thinking?! I guess they wanted something artsy but it just looks ridiculous. Oh, and the last straw was that Chris Kline nerd. Not only he is a lousy actor but casting him as a main bad boy who loves adrenaline is the stupidest thing anyone could have done. He has no personality and no charisma. He is bland, bland, bland.

A cult movie
In the future you will live horror nightmares , and feel the pression of an overcrowded world , but instead you'll have always Rollerball!
I saw this film from its release in 1975 , and I watched again three months ago . The film hasn't lost just a bit from its initial impact.
The knock out performance given by James Caan supported by a dark story about the fate of these future gladiators will let you thinking about the entertainment as mass media phenomen and the deep implications about the way of living .
Caan obviously is tired , he refuses to keep that job and wants to escape from this show business cycle but you know : the rules are the rules. The conflict is announced and the final combat will be an unforgettable experience.
Good transfer on DVD!
Superb script and dazzling direction!

Great Movie - But You'll Need Coffee for the Commentary
The commentary uhhhhhh option for this film, dirrrrr, uh, director Norman Jewison, uhhhhhhh, talk..... ing about the making of, uh, the film, really makes one wonder ahhhhhhh how a narcolepsy-inducer like this could ever make an action film as fine as Rollerball. Buy the DVD for sure, but -- uh, errrrrrr -- SKIP the director's comments! ... Read more

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"Let's Get Dangerous!"
This video has two of the more interesting episodes of Disney's wild, weird, and wonderful cartoon series "Darkwing Duck". The first one is called simply, "Negaduck", and is one of the two episodes that feature the origins of Negaduck. When Darkwing is struck by a ray from a tron-splitter, it seperates his positrons from his negatrons (the building blocks of good and evil), and cause him to seperate into his good side and his bad side. The interplay between the "two Darkwings" is hilarious ("Violence never solved anything!" "Yeah, but it sure makes me _feel_ better!"), and the villian Megavolt is in rare form. He even helps Gosalyn and Lauchpad (friends of Darkwing) to get the two Darkwings re-merged into one. "Why would you help us?" Gosalyn demanded. "Because," answered Megavolt, "If the evil Darkwing destroys the city, they'll be nothing left to steal!" Hilarious moments abound . . . look for the little lost bunny scene. [One note: the Negaduck in this cartoon is not the same Negaduck who dresses in a yellow coat and black-and-red cape; this is simply Darkwing's "dark side".] The other episode is, "Tiff Of The Titans". Steelbeak, leader of F.O.W.L. (Fiendish Organization for World Larceny, if I remember correctly) is trying to steal the Egret, a top-secret military transport. An army general hires Duckburg's hero, Gizmoduck, to guard the Egret until it can be safely transported. Since the Egret is located in St. Canard, that's where Giz has to go. Only to get in the way of St. Canard's own local hero, Darkwing Duck! Again, the interplay between two characters is wonderful, but not only between Darkwing and Gizmoduck, but also between their alter egos, Drake Mallard and Fenton Crackshell. At one point, when Drake catches site of Gizmoduck on the evening news, he slaps off the TV, muttering, "If I wanted to watch a trite and tedious program, I'd turn on the congressional hearings!" The two do end up working together to try to save the city . . . but not before some hilarious personality clashes! I love ol' D.W., and I recommend this video to anyone who likes Darkwing, Ducktales, or a good laugh. Let's Get Dangerous! ... Read more

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Why is it called Happy Hoildays?
I would like to know why this is called Happy Hoildays from Darkwing Duck and Goofy, when the only hoilday done in decmber is Christmas in this video. The shows titles from Darkwing Duck and Goofy are Have a Goofy little Christmas and It's a wonderful leaf. Have a Goofy little Christmas is the story of Goofy's son Max who is tired of doing hte same trations every year and Goofy's trations anger his next door neighbor Pete. So Pete has his family go to Colordo to spend Christmas. So Max talks Goofy into a trip to Colordo. And Goofy doesn't know that he is about to reunite with his grouchy next door neighboor Pete.

It's a wonderful leaf, okay know for the Darkwing Duck part of this video. Darkwing Duck's daughter can't wait to open her Christmas presents. But Darkwing won't let her open one until Christmas Day. But when a grinch wanna-be has Christmas trees starting to ruin Chirstmas. It's up to Darkwing to save Chirstmas. How do you keep Max and P.J. apart? Accordign to this video you can't.

Great Disney Holiday video
When it gets to the Chirstmas time, this would be a great video for kids 5 and under to watch. This video staring Darkwing Duck and Goofy tells the real meaning of Christmas. Goofy's son, Max, wants to do something new for Chirstmas other than his dad's silly Christmas tranditions. But later he finds that tranditions can be memories to treasure. Then in the next short, Darkwing's daughter, Gosalyn, learns that it is better to give than receive while Darkwing Duck has to save Chrismas from Christmas trees that can move. This movie will make a great present for Christmas ... Read more

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Good tape
It is a good tape for you if you are a Darkwing Duck Fan. My dad ordered me off this site and I love to watch ever since. This is a tape you would to show to your children than anything that was a was an adult or teenager amine series that were turned into children shows in America but I am not against that.
I remember watching Darkwing Duck when I was between the ages of 4-10,( they showed it for a long time).Darkwing Duck was the best Disney T.V cartoon ever unlike today's shows. I one day will make my own cartoon and meet famous voice actors

Justice ducks review
This video has most of the darkwing duck characters in and it has a good story to it. The story begins when Darkwing is going on a date with Morgana and she turns him into a Yak. The lights go out and it is quickly discovered that Megavolt has caused a blackout of the city. DW investigates and learns that Megavolt has teamed up with Quackerjack. Morgana accedently turns DW into pudding and the villains escape. On the other side of town Bushroot and the Liquidator are putting the police station out of the way. They get away and it turns out that they are working together as the Fearsome five. Negaduck has an evil plan that involves taking over the city and getting rid of St. Canards super hero. Will the Fearsome five win or will Darkwing realise that he needs to work as a team to defeat them? We see the best of Darkwing duck and Negaduck in this episode.

A delightful and hilarious view of the Darkwing Duck world!
I first saw "Darkwing Duck" when I was eight or nine years old, and I was instantly hooked. How could any kid resist the delightful antics of Darkwing Duck (aka Drake Mallard) and his daughter Gosalyn, sidekick Lauchpad, and crazy villians like Megavolt, Quakerjack, Bushroot, the Liquidator, and of course the evil Negaduck. I only recently re-entered the world of St. Canard, and this video is the first video out of the four that I have gotten to see since. It contains the episodes of Darkwing Duck "Just Us Justice Ducks", parts 1 and 2. When Darkwing discovers that his worst enemies Quakerjack, Bushroot, Megavolt, and the Liquidator have banded together, he is mystified by their motives. The power company has been tampered with, the police station wiped out. It wasn't until Darkwing's evil twin Negaduck took out S.H.U.S.H. (the organization Darkwing works for that is so secrative, no one knows what the initials stand for) that Darkwing finds out that the quintet have joined together to become the Fearsome Five. Their goal? To take over the city of St. Canard! Darkwing's friends Morgana McCawber, Gizmoduck, Stegmutt, and Neptunia all come together in order to help . . . they are the Justice Ducks! But Darkwing doesn't want their help and leaves them behind. He'll handle this himself . . . at which he is promptly dispatched and taken out by the Fearsome Five. The Justice Ducks, not knowing where Darkwing has disappeared to, split up to try and stop the Five . . . but they are all quickly captured. It is only when Darkwing realizes that they must work together as a _team_ that he comes to his senses and gets to work, ready to rescue the Justice Ducks and, with their help, stop the Fearsome Five once and for all! This is a great video, with some of the best jokes of the series ("Put out the Darkwing! Put out the Darkwing!") It's a great film to watch when you just need to sit back, relax, and enjoy some humor. But this video also has a point . . . evil is best delt with when you have someone to help you. We all need each other. And this has to be the most amusing way to see this truth in action. Enjoy this Darkwing Duck video! Let's get dangerous! ... Read more

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A Movie that is "Comfort Food"
What can I say. Filmed in Hawaii, representing a "simpler" time. Friends finding love, resolving conflict etc. during their "Aloha Summer". I really enjoyed this movie just like I enjoy "comfort food". And, though I really liked the movie, I would have bought it even if I hadn't. Just for the great surfing scenes near the end! I watch those over and over!

An innocent gem of a film
I purchase this film back in the 80's and was amazed that the Studio never heavily promoted this obscure gem. Surfing and light racial overtones add depth to this fine family or teenage flick. The beautiful Hawaii cinematography is amazing. Mike Greco's script and Tommy Lee Wallace's direction is wonderful. Check out the stupid looking guy selling beach mats and stuff on the beach. The 1950's music soundtrack is also a winner. Buy it if you can find it! Great nostalgic fun.

Aloha!!!
I have not thought about this movie in a long time. I recently purchased this movie and it is as great then as it is now. It is such an innocent movie that anyone can watch and enjoy. This movie is about a much simpler time were friends honored each other, summers felt like eternity, and your first love is always memorable. I enjoy watching this movie and recommend it to anyone.

classic aloha vacation
This movie epitomizes the summer vacation movies.
Nothing tops it.
every guy's dream.

Good natured family film
This is one of those movies that left me feeling happy. Call me corny, but in this day-and-age it's hard to find a movie that the entire family can watch and enjoy. I loved the nostalgia of the 50's and imagining Waikiki as it once was. The movie portrayed a time in life when families and friends were loyal and committed to one another, even when their lives weren't perfect. I would recommend this movie to families with kids in their early to mid-teens, not to soul searching, Adrenalin junkies looking for the perfect wave. ... Read more

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Darkwing Duck; the lighter side of crimefighting . . .
That masked mallard of crimefighting now has his own video collection! Disney's "Darkwing Duck" is always fresh and funny, and always a delight to watch! When I heard that select episodes of "Darkwing Duck" were to come out on video, I was elated. After all, what person with a sense of humor could resist the capers of the caped crimefighter of St. Canard, Darkwing Duck? Along with his pilot sidekick Launchpad and adopted daughter Gosalyn, Darkwing Duck helps to keep his city safe from such evil villans as Bushroot, Megavolt, and Negaduck. Darkwing Duck himself is hilarious as he tries to juggle the responsibilities of crimefighting and parenthood. Crimefighting is no picnic, and Gosalyn can be quite a handful. I would recommend this video collection to anyone with a funnybone, even to those who enjoy a heavy dose of action with their laughter. "Darkwing Duck" amply supplies both. ... Read more

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What's it about anyway?
Since I don't see the plot listed anywhere, I'll throw it out there. I've only seen the Knock Knock episode so I can't share anything about the other one on the video.

The NY subway workers open a door to a world full of evil spirits. They start invading NY starting with the subway system. The Ghostbuster gang needs to find a way to close the door and restore NY's subways back to the way they were.

I'm not a ghostbusters cartoon fanatic, so I can't tell you why all the sites I've found in my massive search for this video all say that this is the best episode ever made. I can tell you that my 3 year old is in love with it and I have been extremely busy trying to find a copy of it for him.

The BEST!
This is the best Real Ghostbusters Tape I have ever seen i would recommend this to everyone! ... Read more

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The Ugly, the Bad, and the Good
When you buy one of those DVDswhich include several films for acheap price, you often get whatyou pay for; PRAY FOR DEATH is anoutstanding case in point. THE UGLY: One reason why I gotthis one is NIGHT OF THE DEATH CULT, which is the fourth of theBlind Dead series, and I'm sorry to report that the picture qualityis atrocious. It clearly came froma substandard videotape source, and is full of the sort of hideous artifacts that plagued budget VHStapes. Let's hope for a bettercopy of this title someday soon. THE BAD: The prerelease infoindicated that the notorious MARKOF THE DEVIL PART 2 was part ofthis package, but if you orderedit for that reason, you're goingto be bumming, as DEATH CULT is the only announced title which isactually included...come on, guys! THE GOOD: As to the movieswhich ended up being included,THEWEREWOLF VS THE VAMPIRE WOMAN is acampy Paul Naschy vehicle which isentertaining in its goofy fashion.SISTERS OF DEATH features an oddperformance by 1950s Sci-Fi heroArthur Franz as he menaces, amongothers, the ill-fated Playboy model Claudia Jennings...this oneoffers better acting than usuallyseen in such low-budget fare. Andlastly we have the ubiquitousSATANIC RITES OF DRACULA in apretty decent letterbox print. Iguess that Hammer must really notcare about this title, judgingfrom the number of cheap DVDs onwhich it can be found. All threeof this group are watchable, if not exactly DVD demo material. VERDICT: All in all, it's OKfor the price, but I'll be morewary in the future.

Excellent martial arts action. Villains are evil.
This movie is a classic martial arts gem. The fight scenes are well done, and the main villain is extremely evil which makes the ending even more appealing. This is a must see, if you like good martial arts scenes, and like to see really bad villains get theirs in the end. ... Read more

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Great 80s fun!
I've been a RGB fan since I was young. I love the show and I currently just saved this episode onto DVD using my Mac. My tape is worn over the years so at least now it's safe if anything happens. I hope they will release these old cartoons onto DVD someday. If you enjoy animé you may also enjoy RGB because all the animators for this show were Japanese. The 80s music only adds to the memories of my 80s childhood. This show had great potential to make even more episodes than it did. Play Them Ragtime Boos has one awesome scene at the end where the guys are dressed as 1980s rock stars to counteract the magical ghost music.

Any RGB episode is 5 Stars
A very good episode if you like the Real Ghostbusters. Don't buy it if it's you're first time seeing the ghostbusters though. Go with the pilot (Volume 1) instead. Summary: The 'busters head to New Orleans for Mardi Gras (No Peter! We are going to the science expo not Mardi Gras!) and wind up staying in a town haunted by dead musicians. Fun for the whole family

A "Mambo", Peter, not a "Mama"...
A Real Ghostbusters classic. Hasn't held up well over the years; silly Cajun accent, '80s music, and not the best animation...but I have a soft spot in my heart for this show, and it's a shame so few episodes are available on the dwindling supply of videos. This is from the first and best year, of course, and not one of the better episodes, but I have to give it 5 stars, because it's better than NO RGB. Still a fun episode; I love the design of this backwoods Louisiana "ghost-town". It evokes a mood worthy of a show about bustin' spooks. Again, the writers on this show (J. Michael Straczynksi of "Babylon 5" wrote most of them) were quite adept at creating a good story within the confines of a 22 minute animated series. Great stuff. ... Read more

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A Major Step in the Right Direction
I've read a lot of negative reviews based on how reviewers felt the Omega Code compared to secular big budget films. The problem with comparing Omega Code with these films is that the producers never intended or pretended that it would be a secular big budget film. It was intended to be a soul-winning, prophecy based movie.

Another area of "grief" in the reviews seemed to be that it did not include prophetic events like the the mark of the beast and people being "Left Behind" as in other movies. Here again, the purpose was not to include every end time prophecy but to give a fictional set of probabilities related to the use of the fairly new discovery of the Bible encodings which have and still reveal the current happenings like the newspaper.

REMINDER: Low budget means less money to spend on a myriad of sound and special effects. What is being underplayed is the fact that the christian community pulled together from the grassroots and made it possible for this movie to be in the limelight or reviewed at all.

No, everything was not perfect but it most certainly a step in the right direction and an encouragement for all aspiring writers, directors, actors and producers to know that there is an audience out there for Bible based films.

Was this deliberately hilarious, or what?
It's been a long time since I've seen a movie quite this terrible. After about ten minutes I realized I was watching an unintentional comedy directed by some jackass zealot. Notice that during the previews all the movies are religious. "Crosswalk Entertainment".

It begins with a man (Michael Ironside, prostituting himself for cash) shooting a monk SITTING BEHIND A F**KING LAPTOP with a silencer and then being apprehended by to men who give him his hat and let him go. These guys are angels. Praise the Lord.

It spirals into the worst cinematic attempt at a Biblical message I have ever seen. The funniest parts involve the Antichrist, this idiotic English guy who can't act and takes over the world in, ah, about a week. But wait! Jesus comes to save the day! That is, once the 90210 looking protagonist breaks down his satanic doubt and PRAYS! This is bust a gut comedy.

Turn on Lifetime TV instead. The quality is about the same.

Skip This- Watch "Left Behind" Instead
I'm a Christian, and I like the idea of more Christian friendly films. But this is a terrible mess. For a Christian movie, it seems to have (relatively) high production values, but the redeeming value is in its cover art. You know that's a problem, when the cover is literally the best thing about it. Skip this one.

Disappointing
I prefer Meggido over this one any day.

Worst...movie...ever
I've made it a point to try and see as many of the films in the IMDB 'bottom 150'. I wasn't surprised to see The Omega Code in that esteemed list. It's a dreadful film that hasn't found any niche. Born-again fundamentaloonies never took to it because it isn't 'biblically accurate.' Most sane people dismissed it off-hand. If it didn't completely bomb at the box office, it's because of it's 'limited theatrical release' and the fact that it was [messed with]so well by TBN. Now there's your 2.7 mil at the box office. The TBN crowd (read: instant gratification evangeloonies) flocked to see this croaker. They also put money in Benny Hinn's pockets. Enough said.

Well, it didn't take me long to get a hold of this. Most video stores have this stored away somewhere. This is pure MST2K stuff, people. The acting is wooden, the plot is nonsensical and it's just totally pointless. Was this supposed to make me drop to my knees and praise the Lord?

I was too busy laughing. Avoid! ... Read more

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Best. Movie. Ever.
The following is quoted from the Official Buckaroo Banzai website, and should be taken as canon. These guys work with the facts, and I hope this helps people who are on the fence about buying the DVD edition...

"Wow - we've just gotten our hands on the revised and final list of specs on MGM's upcoming The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Special Edition (street date 1/1/02), and you guys are gonna flip for it! These come straight from the amazing Mojo, who was an associate producer on the project. The disc was produced by Michael Arick, whose other recent work includes Forrest Gump and The Magnificent Seven. So here goes... special features on the DVD will include a brand new anamorphic widescreen transfer (presented for the first time on home video in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio), remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, 2 versions of the movie (the theatrical cut plus a special extended version with restored opening sequence starring Jamie Lee Curtis), feature audio commentary from director W.D. Richter and Reno from the Banzai Institute, a behind-the-scenes documentary and retrospective, 14 deleted scenes, the original teaser trailer, an all-new "Jet Car" special effects trailer, extensive interactive menus with new material from Buckaroo Banzai screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch, special 'watermelon' Easter eggs, Pinky Carruther's Unknown Facts subtitle track, the Banzai Institute Archives, a Banzai Radio segment, original production designs, Jet Car secrets revealed and a still gallery with never-before-seen photos. SWEEEEET! I actually ran into Mojo at the recent Studio Day event here in L.A., and from what he told me, this may be one of the coolest discs in a long time! Everything on this thing is done up as if the disc was produced by the Banzai Institute itself, and there's a ton of new and original film-themed material produced by the folks who worked on the movie. If you love Buckaroo Banzai as much as we do here at The Bits, this is a must have title if there ever was one. ... It's a adventure/sci-fi/comedy in the same vein as Big Trouble in Little China, and it's just plain fun. Don't miss it..."...

Where The Future Begins Tomorrow...
This movie was unfortunately released before its time. It got good reviews in the newspapers and magazines, but I saw it on opening night in a nearly-empty theater and it was gone shortly afterwards. A few years later, films such as Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Big Trouble In Little China (same writer as BB), Men In Black, and Galaxy Quest would make audiences more receptive of sci-fi and/or fantasy movies that played as comedies. Its production values aren't the greatest, and it definitely looks dated (8o's hairstyles, clothing, and music), but it has a quirky, hip quality to it. The movie also features a lot of stars (John Ligthow, Christopher Lloyd, Ellen Barken, Peter Weller, Jeff Goldblum) who went on to bigger and better things. A campy film that could have been the start of something great...too bad it never caught on!

Elvira would be proud to narrate this...!
Okay, here's the bottom line line: If you didn't like this movie you should go to the morgue and check to see if you are late... as in 'the late Mr. Smith', 'cuz you don't have a pulse or a funny bone. Peter Weller did this better than he did 'RoboCOP'. Jeff Goldblum is suave and funny in this feature, even more so than in 'Transylvania 6-5000' with Ed Begley, Jr. and Geena Davis. To V. Mejia: Calling this a boring film is the most absurd thing that I have ever heard since George Bush said 'Read my lips.'. You must have been watching a different film or the humor is just beyond you. It is hard to be funny when your audience doesn't understand little things like science and levity. If you don't laugh every couple of minutes at this film you should hit yourself in the funny bone with a rubber mallet. If that doesn't work, well, get yourself a toe tag and follow the instructions in the first sentence above. Where else could you find some calling themselves 'John Big Bootay'? Hmmm??? Buy this, show it to your kid, your grandkids and everyone else that you know. This movie is on a par with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'Clue', 'Back to the Future' (I,II & III), and many other classic cult films. As Elvira would say: 'Unpleasant Dreams...'.

Live Japanimation
This movie came out before Japanimation became big. If this movie was animated it would make more sense to those who don't get it. It's a parody of Japanese movies, particularly the animated ones. The bizzare costumes, the aliens, and the implied history are all aspects of these films.

pure torture
Like many other reviewers here, I have tried and tried to watch this film in its entirety. But it's just not possible. This movie is tedious. The entire opening home-movie sequence is incredibly laborious. There are a few funny moments in the film, but overall, this movie is painful. The folks at the School of The Americas could probably use this movie as part of their torture training program. John Lithgow's performance is excrutiating to watch. It's uncomfortably over the top. I first saw this movie when it came out in theaters and fell asleep. This movie is BAD. People say it's a cult classic, but it's nothing like the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is a true cult classic. ... Read more

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Another great tape
The Real Ghostbusters proved to be one of the best cartoons of the 1980s, here is another tape with three classic episodes.
In The Revenge of Murray the Mantis - When one of the cartoon balloons that are being prepared for Thanksgiving Day become possessed, the ghostbusters can't handle it. So when all else fails they release the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man to battle the beast.

In Drool the Dog-faced Goblin - The Ghostbusters travel to the Poconos to capture a goblin in a circus sideshow that they believe is responsible for causing all sorts of trouble. But the goblin is a loving and harmless-looking creature; it's an unamalgamated shape-shifter that's the real culprit.

In Ghostbuster of the Year - The Ghostbusters compete with each other to achieve the position of Ghost hunter of the year complete with a photo on the cover of "Spooks Illustrated". But Winston insists that the Ghostbusters are a team that sticks together, but Egon, Peter and Ray are overwhelmed by the idea of becoming Ghost hunter of the year.

Picture and sound quality isn't of the highest standard but hopefully we'll see some on DVD someday. Happy Viewing!

They're Back!!!
The Real Ghostbusters was a hugely popular cartoon series from the 80's, back when I was a kid, and I loved it! All of us kids did! Why? Because it was so loyal to the awesome live-action movie it was based on! They even made major adjustments to the cartoon when Ghostbusters 2 came out in order to keep some continuity. Of course, the earliest episodes were the best! And that's what we have here! Volume 6 contains 3 classic episodes of the Real Ghostbusters TV series. The first is "The Revenge of Murray the Mantis," which features a guest appearance by none-other than the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man! As it turns out, one of the giant balloons being prepared for the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade has become possessed. The huge figure of a popular cartoon mantis appears to be more than the Ghostbusters can handle, so the only way they can think of to fight him is to release "The Big Guy," Mr. Stay Puft! The result is a Godzilla style rampage through the Big Apple! The second episode is "Drool, The Dogfaced Goblin," where the gang encounters a strange creature at a freak show and becomes convinced he's responsible for some local mayhem, even though he appears to be a harmless and loving pet. Are the Ghostbusters just judging the book by its cover? The last episode is, "Ghostbuster of the Year." Here we meet the eccentric Charles Forester Hearse III, millionaire publisher of Boosweek, Popular Phantasmic, and Spooks Illustrated. He's having some trouble with a ghost in his family mansion, and has decided that it would be the perfect test for the Ghostbusters to see which one should be selected as Ghost Hunter of the Year for his new magazine cover! Winston argues that the Ghostbusters are a team, but Peter, Ray, and Egon are blinded by the idea of being named #1.
Of the three episodes, "The Revenge of Murray the Mantis" is my personal fave due to all the references to the original film. "Drool" is a typical, but good episode, and "Ghostbuster of the Year" is fun, but the homage to "Citizen Kane" is a bit too obvious from the beginning. There could have been a lot more subtlety there. However, they're are all good episodes and great examples of why the show was so popular! The tape is not the best quality by any means. The program is recorded on LP, so picture and sound quality are pretty bad, but hey, with these awesome 80's cartoons you take what you can get. Hopefully we'll see some DVD releases someday, and maybe even some for the equally excellent (if far too politically correct) sequel series, Extreme Ghostbusters.

Bring this show back!
One of the great cartoons of all time, based on the second-highest grossing comedy of all time (it was the highest until Men In Black). I strongly recommend this to those who enjoy a good solid story and humor that can be enjoyed by all ages. Favorite line: "Oh, great, another big Twinkie."--Winston Zeddemore (voiced by none other than Arsenio Hall)

I Ain't Afraid Of No Ghost
Awesome. This tape contains three more episodes from the awesome cartoon Real Ghostbusters. The episodes are "Murray the Mantis," "Ghostbuster of the Year," and "Drool the Dog Faced Goblin." All three episodes are fast paced and exciting. Anybody who doesn't like this series just never grew up in the 80s. It's easily the best animated series of all time. These episodes are from a time when some thought was put into cartoons. Not anymore though.

Who Ya Gon' Call?
Here is a collection of three RGB episodes, "The Revengeof Murray the Mantis", "Drool, the Dog-Faced Goblin",and "Ghostbuster of the Year". Real Ghostbusters is myfavorite cartoon of all time; I was in junior high school when it wason in the afternoons, and man, it struck a chord with me! Back then Itaped tons of episodes and have quite a scattered library;unfortunately it is exactly that and the tapes are old and the worsefor wear (having been taped in ESP mode and viewed hundreds of timesand being well over a decade old). I was SO into that show! I'vefound that there are more like me out there; RGB fans unite! We needto loudly broadcast our support, and bring it back on the air!! Thistape is great, worth every penny, I love the episodes, especially"Ghostbuster of the Year", a great riff on "CitizenKane". That episode had much better production values than othertwo; quite good considering the era. It's a shame that there are onlya few volumes of these official cassettes still available (althoughthey probably haven't actually been printed in years), totalling ahandful of episodes. The first year (the REAL RGB--not the Saturdaymorning version with Dave Coulier) had some 70-odd episodes alone. RGB FANS: writeemails to Cartoon Network! RGB will not wither into obscurity!! END ... Read more

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Best. Movie. Ever.
The following is quoted from the Official Buckaroo Banzai website, and should be taken as canon. These guys work with the facts, and I hope this helps people who are on the fence about buying the DVD edition...

"Wow - we've just gotten our hands on the revised and final list of specs on MGM's upcoming The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Special Edition (street date 1/1/02), and you guys are gonna flip for it! These come straight from the amazing Mojo, who was an associate producer on the project. The disc was produced by Michael Arick, whose other recent work includes Forrest Gump and The Magnificent Seven. So here goes... special features on the DVD will include a brand new anamorphic widescreen transfer (presented for the first time on home video in the original 2.35:1 aspect ratio), remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 audio, 2 versions of the movie (the theatrical cut plus a special extended version with restored opening sequence starring Jamie Lee Curtis), feature audio commentary from director W.D. Richter and Reno from the Banzai Institute, a behind-the-scenes documentary and retrospective, 14 deleted scenes, the original teaser trailer, an all-new "Jet Car" special effects trailer, extensive interactive menus with new material from Buckaroo Banzai screenwriter Earl Mac Rauch, special 'watermelon' Easter eggs, Pinky Carruther's Unknown Facts subtitle track, the Banzai Institute Archives, a Banzai Radio segment, original production designs, Jet Car secrets revealed and a still gallery with never-before-seen photos. SWEEEEET! I actually ran into Mojo at the recent Studio Day event here in L.A., and from what he told me, this may be one of the coolest discs in a long time! Everything on this thing is done up as if the disc was produced by the Banzai Institute itself, and there's a ton of new and original film-themed material produced by the folks who worked on the movie. If you love Buckaroo Banzai as much as we do here at The Bits, this is a must have title if there ever was one. ... It's a adventure/sci-fi/comedy in the same vein as Big Trouble in Little China, and it's just plain fun. Don't miss it..."...

Where The Future Begins Tomorrow...
This movie was unfortunately released before its time. It got good reviews in the newspapers and magazines, but I saw it on opening night in a nearly-empty theater and it was gone shortly afterwards. A few years later, films such as Back to the Future, Ghostbusters, Big Trouble In Little China (same writer as BB), Men In Black, and Galaxy Quest would make audiences more receptive of sci-fi and/or fantasy movies that played as comedies. Its production values aren't the greatest, and it definitely looks dated (8o's hairstyles, clothing, and music), but it has a quirky, hip quality to it. The movie also features a lot of stars (John Ligthow, Christopher Lloyd, Ellen Barken, Peter Weller, Jeff Goldblum) who went on to bigger and better things. A campy film that could have been the start of something great...too bad it never caught on!

Elvira would be proud to narrate this...!
Okay, here's the bottom line line: If you didn't like this movie you should go to the morgue and check to see if you are late... as in 'the late Mr. Smith', 'cuz you don't have a pulse or a funny bone. Peter Weller did this better than he did 'RoboCOP'. Jeff Goldblum is suave and funny in this feature, even more so than in 'Transylvania 6-5000' with Ed Begley, Jr. and Geena Davis. To V. Mejia: Calling this a boring film is the most absurd thing that I have ever heard since George Bush said 'Read my lips.'. You must have been watching a different film or the humor is just beyond you. It is hard to be funny when your audience doesn't understand little things like science and levity. If you don't laugh every couple of minutes at this film you should hit yourself in the funny bone with a rubber mallet. If that doesn't work, well, get yourself a toe tag and follow the instructions in the first sentence above. Where else could you find some calling themselves 'John Big Bootay'? Hmmm??? Buy this, show it to your kid, your grandkids and everyone else that you know. This movie is on a par with 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show', 'Clue', 'Back to the Future' (I,II & III), and many other classic cult films. As Elvira would say: 'Unpleasant Dreams...'.

Live Japanimation
This movie came out before Japanimation became big. If this movie was animated it would make more sense to those who don't get it. It's a parody of Japanese movies, particularly the animated ones. The bizzare costumes, the aliens, and the implied history are all aspects of these films.

pure torture
Like many other reviewers here, I have tried and tried to watch this film in its entirety. But it's just not possible. This movie is tedious. The entire opening home-movie sequence is incredibly laborious. There are a few funny moments in the film, but overall, this movie is painful. The folks at the School of The Americas could probably use this movie as part of their torture training program. John Lithgow's performance is excrutiating to watch. It's uncomfortably over the top. I first saw this movie when it came out in theaters and fell asleep. This movie is BAD. People say it's a cult classic, but it's nothing like the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which is a true cult classic. ... Read more

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The Real Ghostbusters: Venkman's ghost repellers
Venkman's ghost repellers is a wonderful video that I'm sure you'll love if you're a Ghostbusters fan. Although this video doesn't have as much action in it as some other Real ghostbusters episodes, this is one that can stand up to any other cartoon show out there today! If you havent seen this one, get it! You'll love it. ... Read more

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Dangerous Break/Special Delivery
I recently bought this movie and was very intrigued. Bo Svenson plays a wonderful bank robber and Cybill Shepherd shows up in the picture flirting with Bo Svenson because she seen where he hid the money while he was being chased by the police. His accomplices are either dead or have been arrested and he is the only one left. While running from the cops he hides half a million dollars in a mailbox. Now he has to figure out a way to get the money. There are a few people who know where the money is and now Bo and Cybill have to get the money and get away before someone else gets the money. A chase scene is underway and Bo and Cybill are trying to get the money and run. This movie was wonderful. The characters were correctly cast. Bo and Cybill fit their characters pretty accurately. I recommend this movie to anyone who loves Cybill or a good bank robbery. ... Read more