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I'm asking you, Who's on First?
This was the film that had the Who's on First routine and it is worth it just for that. The rest of the movie is not that bad centering on a riverboat and gambling

One of the Best
This is indeed one of the best pictures made by Abbott and Costello. The Naughty Nineties has a superb storyline tailor-made for Bud & Lou.If you are thinking about watching this by all means do. This one will keep you in stitches from the beginning to the very end. One of the best scenes in the movie
is where the boys are in the Bad-guy's room when he is sleeping. He sleep-walks and mistakes Lou for an Indian and works him over.
But Lou has revenge before he ever leaves the room!

Abbott & Costello's best version of "Who's On First?"
The showboat "River Queen" visits the Mississippi river town of Ironville with Bud Abbott as Dexter, the lead actor, and Lou Costello as Sebastian, the chief roustabout. Despite the protests of the boys and his beautiful daughter Caroline (Lois Collier), Captain Sam (Henry Travers) allows three unscrupulous characters to come on board: the gambler Crawford (Alan Curtis), his girl friend Bontia (Rita Johnson), and their bodyguard Bailey (Joe Sawyer). The three are fleeing from the local sheriff and when they arrive in St. Louis they get Captain Sam drunk at the Gilded Cage gambling house and win controlling interest of his boat in a crooked card game. Looks like it is up to Dexter and Sebastian to save the day in typical Abbott & Costello style.

The chief charm of this film is that it includes my favorite version of Abbott & Costello's celebrated "Who's On First?" routine, which Bud wearing that St. Louis Wolves uniform. Most of the other gags in this film are retreads, such as the "Mirror Scene" made famous by the Marx Brothers in "Duck Soup" (but traced back to Max Linder's 1927 film "Seven Years" if you must know), although they can still make you laugh, as when Sebastian sings "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" and mistakes Dexter's orders for raising and lowering the curtain to be instructions on what type of voice to use singing the song. But you cannot get better than "Who's on First?" The boys kept it fresh by always adding some new twist every time they performed it and because they never memorized the skit; they just tried to catch each other making a mistake. This is the version that Ken Burns used in his celebrated "Baseball" documentary. The rest of the movie is just not up to the standard set by this classic comedy routine. It is not surprising to learn that "The Naughty Nineties" was filed on the riverboat set left over from "Showboat." This 1945 film was directed by Jean Yarbrough.

The Best of All Abbott & Costello Movies.
The Naughty Nineties, has the boys playing an actor(Abbott) and his assisstant(Costello) aboard a river boat.When the Captain gets in trouble with gangsters, the guys come to the rescue. Includes the entire "Who's on first" routine and the "Lower singing" routine.

ONE THE TEAM'S BEST FEATURES.
The comedy duo's first costume picture. The boys play "DEXTER BROADHURST" and "SEBASTIAN DINWIDDLE" an actor and stagehand on a river boat. The film has the boys trying to save not only the boat's captain,but the boat itself, from gamblers who have taking it over. The film is filled with clever sight gags and many funny highlights, one of which is the climatic chase scene of the deck of the riverboat. [NOTE: This film features the team's signature routine - "WHO'S ON FIRST". The film for which to difficult for director Yarborough to shoot because the ENTIRE stage crew COULD NOT keep from laughing out loud] ... Read more

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They Really Are a Screa-um!
"The Addams Family" is a great treat to watch on video. The family famous is back with all it's glory on these videos. This is one of the few ways to see the show these days since TV Land dropped it in 1998. Though it was taped in SLP form, there wasn't much difference, partly because SP and SLP/EP modes record mostly in the same condition if it's in B&W. Now, for the episodes them selves:

"The Addams Family Tree"
Pugsley and Wednesday insulted at a neighbors party for their strangness, and according to the neighbors, 'they have no class'. The Addams quickly get a geniologist to find out their history, and find out some interesting things about themselves and their neighbor. Grandmama (BLOSSOM ROCK) does not appear in this episode, which is quite strange, since she probably knows the most about their history.

"Gomez, The Polotician"
Election fever grips the household. Gomez backs a man who is for the draining of swamps. The Addams are famous for backing many losers during campaigns ("Lincoln backed for our help. But we went for old Douglas!" says Gomez). The Addams go to extremes, and Uncle Fester even makes himself lightup. In the end, their canidate joins the traditions of Dewy, Douglas, and others, and becomes a loser.

All in all, these were great episodes!

Pretty good
These two shows were both pretty good, though not my favorites. I enjoyed the return of Mr. Hilliard, the emergence of Kitty Kat (their pet lion), and the way the Addams family terrified one or two people who rather deserved it. Some good parts: Wednesday and Pugsley's scuffle with an obnoxious boy (in which they get the better of him); Morticia and Gomez's swordplay; the feeding of the piranhas; and Morticia's beloved plants strangling each other. I also loved it when Gomez told Morticia not to worry that Hilliard would drain the swamps -- all politicians do exactly the opposite of their campaign promises!

The old Addams family show doesn't have the gloss and style of the movies and cartoons, but it's charming and funny. The laugh track, though, is unnecessary and too loud. ... Read more

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Fiendishly Fun
Anybody who is a fan of the Addams family has to see Lurch learn to dance. It's so comical to see everyone in the family teaching
Lurch to dance. You have to see it to believe it! ... Read more

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The only good Dortmunder movie
Of the several film versions of Donald E. Westlake's "Dortmunder" novels, this is easily the best. Not perfect, but it has very good acting and the story stays fairly close to the original book.

Timless Heist Pic for all ages
Okay, I rate movies by what they are aiming to do; THE HOT ROCK aims to entertain, make you smile, and infuse a sense of camaraderie while rooting for crooks. With that in mind, I would think that only Cyclops OD'd on Visine would rate this less than all the stars on a clear summer night

I've watched this film app. eight times, even showed it to my urban HS basketball team I coach a few years ago, and they loved it.

Without revealing any plot lines, this classic rhymer remains with me to this day: Afghanistan banastand. The most famous password since the Marx Bros fiddled around with "swordfish."

Just go get this and then wonder how you never seen or heard of it before.

Can't go wrong, all ages, timeless
Okay, I rate movies by what they are aiming to do; THE HOT ROCK aims to entertain, make you smile, and lend a sense of camaraderie while rooting for crooks. With that in mind, only Cyclops on Visine couldn't rate this anything other than a clear summer night sky.

I've watched this film app. eight times, even showed it to my urban HS basketball team I coach a few years ago, and they loved it.

Without revealing any plot lines, this classic rhymer remains with me to this day: Afghanistan banastand. The most famous password since the Marx Bros fiddled around with "swordfish."

Just go get this and then wonder how you never seen it before.

A Classic Favorite!!
The Hot Rock is a favorite movie of mine that brings back warm memories of my childhood. I loved this movie especially the scene when Dortmunder confronts Murch about not knowing how to fly the helicopter and Murch starts flipping switches, gets it started and takes off. My brothers and I used Murch's line "flip this here, hit this one, this one and this one, then double it over, hit your battery, then your starter and come on baby, come baby--Ha-ha-ha!" all the time when growing up and building cars. It is a classic film set in NYC that all will enjoy and one that goes down as my all time favorite.

My mother (A big Robert Redford fan) would always let me know when it was coming on TV so I could watch it again and again. She said I reminded here of Murch as I could fix or drive anything mechanical and get any engine to start. She recently brought me the DVD for my 40th birthday and I watch it at least once a month.

Redford and his enjoyable cast are funny and very entertaining. It's a great heist film and one that makes you want them to get away with the jewel.

Other great scenes in the film I liked: When "Chicken" pretended to throw Greenberg down the elevator shaft and Abe gets busted for lying about the stone, and when Redford coolly strolls into the back on his last attempt at the diamond. There is also some great close up shots of the World Trade Center while it was under construction. You can actually see thru the building on a fly by.

In a day when many movies are packed with violence and harsh language, this film will bring all whom watch it back to a time when great films were made that could stand on their own without brutality and curse words every other line.

This movie is a classic and I would recommend it to all viewers. I would also love to see (and be involved in any way possible) a remake of this film set here in New Orleans!!!

this came first
I watched this movie with my dad, and within about fifteen seconds, I said, "wow, this feels just like Ocean's Eleven." and he said, "really? I was going to say Out of Sight," not realizing that both were directed by the same guy. So if you want to see what was almost certainly one of SS's inspirations, check this out. It's a riot. It would be hard to go wrong with William Goldman writing and Robert Redford starring, but then you add in Zero Mostel and it's just out-of-control funny. An excellent heist flick. ... Read more

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All of your favorite Pokemon characters are back and are joined for the first time by the legendary Pokemon Celebi and Suicune in this latest exciting Pokemon adventure! In order to escape a greedy Pokemon hunter, Celebi must use the last of its energy to travel through time to the present day. Celebi brings along Sammy, a boy who had been trying to protect it. Along with Ash, Pikachu, and the rest of the gang, Sammy and Celebi encounter an enemy far more advanced than the hunter left behind in the past. This new enemy possesses a Pokeball called a "Dark Ball," which transforms the Pokemon it captures into evil and far stronger creatures. When Celebi is captured, the fate of the entire forest is threatened. Let POKEMON 4EVER transport you to a world of adventure as Ash, Suicune, and the rest take action to save the day! ... Read more

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Maybe not 4ever...
After a short, limited release in theaters last year, Pokemon 4Ever is finally coming to video courtesy of Miramax. And while it's not the vast improvement to the previous Warner Bros DVD releases we were hoping for, it is still a decent offering.
The story, basically, is that Ash and company come across a boy named Sam and a Celebi, who have traveled 40 years from the past. But before Celebi can bring Sam back to his own time, it is captured by the Iron Mask Marauder, who captures Celebi using a Dark Ball, and transforms it into a destructive monster. While the Marauder and Celebi destroy the forest, Ash and Sam must try and save Celebi. There are some surprisingly emotional scenes in the movie, especially towards the end as we find out the fate of Celebi and Sam's relationship with Ash.
The DVD offers trailers for this movie and the Japanese trailer for the fifth movie, as well as previews for other Miramax titles. Fans will be pleased to know that the Pikachu short has been restored for the DVD, and as usually, it's pretty funny and features plenty of cute Pokemon. It also a multi-angle animation progression feature, but the footage shown is very brief; each of the four segments clock in at barely under a few seconds, if that. One major complaint about this DVD is that despite the fact that this is the fourth Pokemon feature, it is still only presented on DVD in FULLSCREEN. There are many instances in the movie where a character is speaking, but you can't see him or her, since they are cropped off the screen. I'd hoped this unfortunate tradition was left behind with Warner Bros, but the curse follows the series to Miramax. Listen up, Miramax, we don't mind the black bars on the screen, we really don't. This problem is even worse when compared with the Warner releases, because the picture seems to be zoomed in a bit more and after repeated viewings, you actually begin to notice that the screen is constantly wobbling. A very poor transfer.
Another complaint, though not as major, is the commentary featuring the producers and the cast. While it's fun to finally hear what the actors really sound like, they don't really react to anything on-screen; it's more like a Q&A session. While it does answer some interesting questions, it would have been better off to leave it as a separate feature and keep a regular commentary with just the producers. The commentary track also only runs under an hour, so it cuts off with about 20 minutes of the movie left to go. Hopefully they won't do this with movie 5, since the commentaries are my favorites part of the Pokemon movies.
Otherwise, it's a solid film, and fans will be pleased that the movie sticks very close to the original Japanese script. It won't convert any Pokemon haters, but then again, nothing probably would.
Just please, Miramax, when you release movie 5 on DVD, please do so in widescreen.

Pokemon is the best!!!
I am pokemon crazy!!! It feels so good to know that pokemon is still popular. In Pokemon 4ever, I loved the part where James and Meowth were hanging on to a piece of string from the bottom of Whites blimp. I also really loved the part where Meowth told James, "We,re no match for that big twig monster." "I know, poor Jessie." In his heart, I bet James was worried about Jessie. To him, that was a nightmare. In the anime series of pokemon, i get the feeling that Jessie and James hearts beat as one. In Pokemon Shipwreck in the part where they thought they were going to die, it looked James was about to admit he loved Jessie. But then Misty ruined their moment. Jessie,s beautiful blue eyes seemed to look right into James soul. In that episode, I bet poor James could feel his heart pounding.

A pokemon movie even a Mom could love!!
Our whole family likes this movie. The story is well developed, interesting and creative. The focus of the story is good old fashioned, good vs. evil, without the gratuitous violence. I found myself surprised to be enjoying this movie. It's very creative and fun. What is even more remarkable is the open display of emotion towards the end of the movie. This is truly something rare, but needed, in movies that are generally for boys.

Even Mom gives this movie two thumbs up!

Good DVD Movie--Summary by an *erhm* 8th grader
Just another Pokemon movie...i guess...

If thats what you're thinking, you're wrong. Its a great movie for |children & POKEMON ADDICTS or Pokemaniacs & REAL anime lovers| only. Lets talk about literature you learned in grade school, OK?

First of all, the title is of course, Pokemon 4Ever, the 4 cleverly replacing the 'for' in the title and also representing the 4th movie made about Pokemon (notice: i didnt say 'by' because obviously Pokemon didnt make the movie). This movie is just about Celebi, a legendary Pokemon, who travels forward in time about 40 years. Sammy, a person who you know really well in the first episode (no im not giving who the person is away, you'll have to get it and see), travels along with Celebi and meets Ash. They do the usual "Hi! How are you?" and blah, blah, blah. SKIP BORING PART OF MOVIE --->
The climax and denouement are grouped together after 1 hour or so when Ash tries to feed Celebi. Since I come from an Asian background, the author and original artist of the drawing probably infered that Celebi had died when the berries dropped into the water. In Asia, esp Chinese and Japenese backgounded people say that when beads fall, you are dead. So, basically the berries symbolizes death. And ya, it isnt dead for long because it is revived by other Celebi, and Ash and Sammy depart. Ash is sad and thats the end of the story.

There was plenty of irony in the story, especially with Professor Oak. If you dont want me to ruin the story for you stop! Else Read on. Professor Oak is Sammy. And I know...WOW! what a transformation. But then the scientific aspect comes into view. What about that thing that said that you can't be in two places at once? Huh? There are lots of holes in the story if you're scientifically smart. But who gives...this is a definently good movie despite the holes. Although the denuement could be better, its an overall good movie to watch at MAX 3-4 times. It grows boring after the first time...trust me.

Pokemon IS 4EVER!
This title fits, because Pokemon will alway be forever!
This movie is Great I love it. I will always be a pokmon fan and this movie is totally brilliant. This movie same as the other movies had a great storyline. It teaches you that you WILL suceed and you CAN help the world. Just put one foot in front of the other and you CAN and WILL accomplish you're goal. This movie skyrockted and will make you believe. Get it you'll LOOOOVE it! ... Read more

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Gene Wilder and Donald Sutherland play two sets of identical twins who are mismatched at birth shortly before the French Revolution. One pair is reared as royalty; the other is raised as the children of peasants. The plot in this film by Bud Yorkin is a wonderful mishmash of Dumas, Victor Hugo, and Molière, with the peasant brothers joining the revolutionaries while their bizarrely foppish siblings eat cake and ignore the events around them. Wilder and Sutherland are joined by a who's who of British comedy stars, including Billie Whitelaw, Hugh Griffith, and Victor Spinetti (and a cameo by Orson Welles)--yet this film flopped upon release, only to become a cult item among college students of the period. --Marshall Fine ... Read more

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Gene Wilder at his very best!
If you enjoy Gene Wilder in the Mel Brooks films, then this movie is right up your alley. It is truly one of the funniest ever made.

The story involves two sets of twins - with one brother in each set switched at birth. One set is raised as aristocrats; the other as peasant revolutionaries. The time - 1779. (When you see the movie, you'll know how funny that line just was!)

Donald Sutherland and Gene Wilder are hilarious as the mismatched brothers, with the peasant-raised set rather normal if a bit cowardly, and the aristos just this side of psychotic. (Ok, maybe they are on the other side...).

Throw in a misunderstood Louis XVI betrayed by everybody and his brother, a Marie Antoinette who could give Messalina a run for her money and, of course, the sinister minister, D'Escargot, and you have the most outrageously funny Gene Wilder movie ever.

Should be..." later that night 1789"
Without a doubt one of the funnier movies ever made. A nobleman is on his way to Paris in the mid 1700 with his pregnant wife...she cant make it the city before the birth and has twin sons in an inn along side the road...in the next room is a peasant woman who also has twin sons at the same time.

The doctor cant remember which twins go with which parent so he gives each parents one from each set...hence Gene Wilder and Donald Southerland grow up as twin brothers as peasants in Paris and as the infamous De CiCi brothers the "scrounge of Corsica".."thats scourge you ignorant peasant".

The movie is a parade of hilarious scenes, mistaken identies and set ups..."I thought it was a coustume ball" as the French Revolution is told in that will have you never looking at history again...

"I didnt know you wanted to do the monk and the choir boy, you told me you wanted to do the shepardess and the farmer, how many outfits do you think I can pack?

Cant wait for it to be on DVD...I think the out takes from this would have to be a riot.

Always funnier each time you watch
I have loved this movie from the first time I saw it and repeated viewings over the years have not diminished it at all. In fact, it seems funnier every time I watch it. The DVD presentation is good and the commentary soundtrack by Wilder, Sutherland and Yorkin is worth hearing for any fan of the film. As funny as anything produced by Monty Python, Mel Brooks or Mystery Science Theater, the comedy is dense and unending. Every opportunity for humor is used to great extent, visually, verbally, and physically. The supporting cast is strong (Billie Whitelaw, Hugh Griffith and more greats) and there are many LOL (laugh out loud) scenes. Thank goodness you can watch this DVD, so it's always "still 1789"!

One of the funniest movies I have seen!!!
I saw this movie about five years ago, and I still love it. I have seen it millions and millions of times, and it is still as funny as the first. If you are in for a good laugh, this is your movie!!! The only thing that I have against it is the tiny bit of nudity.

P.S. I like your shoes!!! (Watch the movie to get the joke)

Well.....
I love this movie. I think that it is hysterical. I do not own it, but I have rented the DVD. The DVD falls very short. Almost no special features, except for a commentary track. Also, the film itself was injured. The aspect ratio used for the DVD is a matted format, while the film itself was shot in anamorphic. There is an anamorphic version shown on AMC, but why this was not used for the DVD escapes me. I still love this movie though, and I hope plans are made to correct this problem. ... Read more

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While the residents of 704 Hauser Street offered plenty of opportunities for Archie to, well, show what a jerk he could be, it occasionally took an outsider to make that special brand of Bunker idiocy really shine. Enter Sammy Davis Jr. in "Sammy's Visit," this collection's first of three episodes. When Sammy agrees to pick up the briefcase he left in Archie's cab, Archie is beside himself with excitement, commanding Edith to open up a fresh box of Twinkies. "It's a kind of Wasp soul food," Meathead explains to Sammy. Of course, Archie can't leave the evening unmarred for long: "Bein' colored... I know you had no choice in that. But whatever made ya turn Jew?" Sammy rises above it all in the end, though, with a kiss smack-dab on the cheek and a zinger that flies way over Archie's head: "I can honestly say, having spent these moments with you, you ain't no better than nobody." In "Maude," staged largely on the set of Bea Arthur's eventual spinoff, Edith and Archie arrive to attend a wedding that never quite gets off the ground. The Bunkers are still in town long enough for Archie to get into it not only with Maude but also her daughter, a kind of Meathead minus the Y-chromosome. Finally, in "The Very Moving Day," news of Gloria's pregnancy is the cause of an actual tender moment between Archie and Mike.It also paves the way for a whole new genre of pregnancy-hysteria-induced Bunkerisms: "Don't run! You'll fall off your shoes and wake the baby up!" --Bob Michaels ... Read more

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Those Were The Days
A few weekends ago, I found myself runningy my own mini-ALL IN THE FAMILY marathon. It was, I was telling myself, "good nostalgia," one with a social conscience as it were. Then a friend called while on a break from watching the 16 hour Holocaust documentary SHOAH. Well, that was kind of humbling, and if it didn't quite shoot my "socially conscious" argument totally out of the water, it did remind me that what I was really up for that Saturday night was a little entertainment. If it just happened to be entertainment with a message, well, that was OK too. There are times when a spoonful of yucks makes the medicine go down.

It's hard to remember how revolutionary AITF was in its day. Back then, even the sound of a toilet flushing on a network TV series seemed pretty bold--let alone the airing of a (patently benighted) character's bigoted views and fairly candid talk about matters sexual, societal, and political. But by 1971, the world really was ready for something a little grittier than Ozzie and Harriet. Shows like LAUGH IN and THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS had already pushed the envelope significantly, but AITF cracked open the tight-buttoned world of sitcoms. And network TV hasn't been the same since.

The episodes on this particular VHS are a sampling of some of the best, all, I believe, from the second season when the show had pretty much found its footing. The Sammy Davis episode seemed particularly risky, however. Davis was known to jump on almost any trend (from LAUGH IN to Nehru jackets), and there seemed no plausible way to write him into a script about a blue collar family from Queens. The set-up (Archie's moonlighting as a cabbie, and Sammy accidentally leaves his briefcase in his taxi and comes to Hauser St. to retrieve it) is kind of rickety, but once they hook up, Davis and Carroll O'Connor play off each other brilliantly. Others have cited some of the punchlines, so I won't belabor those. It's more about the sly looks and asides anyway. About the only weakness in the episode is the would-be Greek chorus of Mike, Gloria and Lionel on the couch. Their snide little song and dance act seems kind of embarrassing now.

The VHS also contains what must have been the pilot for MAUDE, with Archie and Bea Arthur squaring off in this one (and with Carol played by an actress other than Adrienne Barbeau). Maude was touted at the time as being something of the anti-Archie, the comic knee-jerk liberal to Archie's comic bigot. Both were comically flawed, and on some level,kind of endearing. Some might say the often strident Maude was in fact, less endearing than Archie. In fact, by the second season, Archie's humanity was allowed to blossom significantly. The inclusion of the "Gloria's Pregnancy" episode on this VHS reminds us that Archie had a tender side, especially when it came to his family. That "old softie" side of his personality, though, was just enough there to show Archie as human. Some complained at the time that making Archie Bunker too endearing excused his bigotry. Nothing of the kind. We've all known a few lovable bigots in our lives. Only in extreme cases do you cancel them out of your life. You cajole, you wheedle, and you try to get them to see a different perspective . Sometimes you even have a breakthrough. It happens. When it happened on AITF, it was a little ray of hope for us all.

The heart of '70s comedy
I missed much of the enjoyment of "All In The Family" during the 70's because I just wasn't tuned in to that kind of comedy. But now, 30 years later, I see Archie Bunker as the classic flawed comic protagonist.

Each of these three episodes stands alone as an outstanding episode, but the one with Sammy Davis, Jr. is truly comedy at it's greatest. Such moments as Archie's look at the glass shared by everyone including Sammy; Sammy's kiss on Archie's cheek; the contrast between Sammy's good guy celebrity image and his private reactions; all make this one of the top episodes of the series and of sitcoms in general.

In another vein is the "Maude" episode which is obviously a lead-in to her own eventual series...this one gives a good preview of what to expect from the new series, combining sarcastic humor with more serious coping with her daughter's suddenly cancelled marriage, and of course a few exchanges with Archie.

And the third one does bring out the fact that even Archie Bunker can sometimes show a little tenderness, especially upon learning that he's to be a grandfather.

If you have any liking for this series, this definitely is one of the collections to get.

Sammy Davis, Jr. visits Archie Bunker, who visits Maude
One of the most memorable episodes of "All in the Family" was the appearance of Sammy Davis, Jr. in "Sammy's Visit" (#34 February 19 1972). Archie is making a little extra money driving a cab and when the entertainer leaves his briefcase behind he makes a unforgettable visit to 704 Hauser Street, lovingly preserved in a photograph. "Maude" (#37 March 11, 1972) finds Archie and Edith visiting her cousin Maude Findlay (Bea Arthur). The occasion is the wedding of Maude's daughter, but this is really the test pilot for the "Maude" spin-off that started on CBS in 1972. Finally, in "The Very Moving Day" (#111 September 8, 1975), Gloria's announcement that she is pregnant drives Mike and Archie to new heights of male ineptitude. Another set of classic episodes from one of the most significant television series in history, Sammy kissing Archie alone makes this a worthwhile one to have, especially now that both Davis and Carroll O'Connor have passed on.

Worth It for the Nostalgia!!
This one's well worth it, as you'll feel yourself transported back to the early 70's with mirth and wit! Tell me, somebody: Which tape features the episode with the broken refrigerator? This would be the episode in which 3 different versions of the "refrigerator repair" story are recounted. Unfortunately, the advertisers neglect to specify WHICH episodes are on some of the videos offered here...e-mail me at niibru@yahoo.com!

This Is A Classic.
All In The Family Is One Of The Best Shows Ever. This Cassatte Includes Sammy Davis JR's Visit To The Bunker House, One Of The Show's Spinoffs "Maude", And Gloria's Pregnantcy. Edith And Archie Are So Sweet And Charming. They Can Make You Laugh. ... Read more

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More like 3.5 stars; a fine, funky 70's curio
Alternately ahead of its time and an unmistakable product of its era, the 1976 paramedic comedy-drama "Mother, Jugs and Speed" has finally made its way to DVD.

This uneven but underappreciated little B-movie drew obvious influence from the blood-and-pranks mixture of Robert Altman's "MASH," but you can also see its darkly comic influence on contemporary fare such as "Six Feet Under" and "Bringing out the Dead," and it poked fun at zip-ups gone wrong 20 years before "There's Something About Mary."

Bill Cosby and Harvey Keitel play Southern California ambulance drivers forced to contend with all manner of accidents and injuries, both amusing and tragic. The all-over-the-map cast also includes Raquel Welch, Allen Garfield, Dick Butkus, Bruce Davison, L.Q. Jones, Larry Hagman (as a creepy lech whose antics haven't aged well) and even Allan Warnick, the kid from the records room in "Chinatown."

With its gritty, widescreen look and those awesome blue lens flares so common to the period, "Mother" is a fine, funky 70's curio. Welch and Keitel (who had just been replaced by Martin Sheen in "Apocalypse Now") are stiff but the rest of the pre-Carter administration cast seems to be having fun, particularly Cosby, as the glib, laconic Mother. It's a bit strange to see the sitcom star playing an anti-hero, but his cool, sneaky performance breezily anchors the movie.

Good drive-in fare
Pretty much what you would expect, given the plot--two competing ambulance services chase around the city for patients and profits; the wacky stuff, like occupied gurneys rolling free down city streets and scaring nuns at crosswalks alternates with the mercifully brief meditative stuff--shortly after giving his "There's more to life than this" speech to fellow EMT Bill Cosby, Bruce Davison gets blown away by a junkie who wants drugs from their rig. Raquel Welch moves her way up from harassed office secretary (everyone at the station calls her "Jugs", nice, huh?) to EMT, but loses her first patient--bummer! Harvey Keitel is Raquel's love interest (rare that the man gets subordinated in that way), and Cosby underplays nicely as the most professional of the group. Allen Garfield does his usual sleazebag routine as the put-upon head of the operation. Funny in spots--evocative of the time period. Really stretches the "PG" rating--the board must've been in a giving mood--lots of rough language, drug and alcohol use, and yes, Larry Hagman's character at least TRIES to have sex with an OD patient in the back of his vehicle. Raquel, though, "comes through" under a sheet (a lot happens in the back of those vans!) Can't give an "expert" review--I'm a librarian!

A 70's Classic finally on DVD!!!!!
After all these years the Peter Yates classic staring Bill Cosby, Raquel Welch, Harvey Keitel finally arrives on DVD. Take Cosby's humor, Raquel's sex appeal, Keitel's smouldering late 70's cool and one sweet ride of an ambulance, and you've got Mother, Jugs and Speed. Peter Yates' classic take on the ambulance industry in metropolitan Los Angeles gives us a little bit of everything in a quick, well paced film. Cosby's charm shines in one of his best roles i think as the cynical, no nonsense ambulance driver Mother Tucker. Just by looking at Mother's custom Rig, and patch covered jacket you get the impression that Cosby's character was not always an ambulance driver, but perhaps was once something quite differnt. Follow the F+B ambulance company and their staff of irregulars (Including Larry Hagman of Dallas Fame, and football player Dick Butkus) as they do their best to save the lives of their patients and hammer away at one another with a barrage of jokes, and one liners. They don't make comedys like this anymore where the car was just as big of a star as the trio named in the title. While normally found in the comedy section, the film does have an equal number of "dark" moments that let the viewer know that Yates wasn't just doing this for laffs and help to balance out the humor. The DVD transfer is crystal clear, and the slamming 70's soundtrack will be nostalgic for some, and new, and inventive to others. Another reviewer mentioned hearing Peter Frampton's "Show me The Way" playing in an early scene, and I always think of this film when i hear that song. Treat yourself to a 70's classic, and enjoy the ride, and pray that if you ever need the guys in white that he shows up wearing yellow sneakers with red socks, and goes by the name of Mother Tucker.

How do I love Jugs, let me count the ways
I could spend countless words proclaiming the greatness of this film as one of the great urban street comedies of the 70's but just watch the film and it will speak for itself.
I do want to mention that the director of this cinematic gem also directed a little number called "Krull" which is to high fantasy what "Mother, Jugs, and Speed" is to the world of high-brow comedy.
Plus it gave us Lysette Anthony.

A very enjoyable movie about EMT work!
I think this movie is one of Bill Cosby's funniest and best. He plays an fun loving Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) worker who works by his own rules. He drinks his beer, jams his Brother Johnsons tape loudly and scares nuns. The movie does have some very funny moments (like the runaway gurney with the lady strapped to it). Rachael Welch, Harvey Keitel, and Larry Hagman all play fine supporting roles in this movie. Hagman is espically hilirious as an hot to trot driver. I agree with another reviewer who said that this movie shows EMT work in its earliest beginnings. Basically, they were running from call to call dealing with all kinds of different patients and situations. I also like this movie because it was filmed on location in Venice, Culver City, and Los Angeles California. This movie is one gems from the early 1970's. I recommend it highly to anyone. ... Read more

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Peter Yates's flag-waving film stands with To Kill a Mockingbird and American Graffiti as one of the best films about small-town Americana. Steve Tesich won an Oscar for his semi-biographical screenplay about four 19-year-olds who don't know what to do after high school. Dave Stohler (Dennis Christopher) and his three friends--ex-football star Mike (Dennis Quaid), wily comedian Cyril (Daniel Stern), and tough kid Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley)--are doomed to live in the college town of Bloomington, Indiana, where the local kids (nicknamed "Cutters"--a derogatory reference to quarry workers and their blue-collar families) are looked down on by the uppity students of nearby Indiana University.

Stohler escapes into a world of Italian bicycling, picking up the lingo, the accent, and a good share of the talent of his heroes. He is also the scourge of his father's life. The used-car salesman (Paul Dooley) doesn't understand his son's affection for bicycling or, for that matter, his pride in being a "Cutter."

Breaking Away rehabilitates the word heartwarming as Tesich's uncommonly intelligent script gives us well-rounded characters and a potent sense of place. The grandstanding finale--the real life "Little 500" bike race--gives the film a perfect, crowd-pleasing end. However, the film never sacrifices the development of characters for the action. Dooley is especially effective in one of those once-in-a-lifetime roles. The lifelong character actor's place in film history is established with this indispensable performance. --Doug Thomas ... Read more

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A classic
I don't want to make a bigger deal out of this movie than it deserves. It's not a world-changer and the ending is a bit predictable, but it is a wonderful and charming coming of age story and an honest look at small-town America. And cycling and Italians play central roles -- a plus for an American cyclist living in Italy, like me.

But having an affinity for things Italian or for bike racing is not necessary in order to enjoy this 25-year-old classic. What is necessary is an appreciation for small things and memories about the mysterious period between adolescence and adulthood. If that describes you, then chances are you'll enjoy this touching film.

Amid the praise I should say that the DVD package is only average: the original trailer and teaser are there, but it would have been nice to have some commentary from director Peter Yates, some of the actors, or from critics who were fans of the film. A "Making of Breaking Away" mini feature would have also been a welcome addition.

One note: Breaking Away is a very American film, and so I'm not so sure how much of it will hit home with foreign viewers.

Inspiring Coming-of-Age Quirky Heartwarming Film
This is the story of four boys who have just finished high school and who live in Bloomington, Indiana. They are trying to figure out who they are and who they could be. They run up against the animosity of the college kids who look down upon the townies or "Cutters" (Bloomington is also a rock quarrying town) as inherently inferior.

The main character is irrepressible Dave Stohler (Dennis Christopher) who decides that he wants to be an Italian international bicycle racing star, even though he has never been out of his home town and doesn't happen to be Italian. He pours himself into the role of becoming Italian and becoming a star-quality cyclist. His loving parents are bewildered and worry if their son will ever be normal. He doesn't want to be normal; he wants to be outstanding.

This movie does a wonderful job of blending comedy, character development, and action. After watching it, you feel like you were there and you knew these people. I was inspired by this film to look for other Dennis Christopher movies (e.g., "California Dreaming") but none even approached this one. "Breaking Away", with the multiple meanings to its title, is one of the most likable movies I've ever seen. A great pick-me-up if you're down in the dumps.

Remember Being 18? You Will...
Watching "Breaking Away" is like visiting an old buddy in a familiar town. The film is about four friends who have graduated high school and aren't quite sure whether to embrace adulthood and the future or to shun it and cling instead to their childhood identities and each other. There is a great deal of warmth and gentle humor throughout the film, and the performances are winning.

Mike (Dennis Quaid), the leader of the group, clings to his friends as reminders of his days as high school quarterback and fears they will prove to be his best. Moocher is eager for adulthood and is planning to marry his girlfriend. The only problem is he cannot keep a job! Cyril (Daniel Stern) is resigned to the fact he may never leave Bloomington, but remains buoyant regardless. Dave Stohler is the main character, he knows exactly what he wants to be, an Italian Cyclist. There is only one problem- he isn't Italian! Dave learns through a young woman he meets and eventually through his father that simply being Dave is more than good enough, and that he must embrace his natural talents and the future. There have been countless "coming of age" pictures, but this one is the most enjoyable!

DVD: The production values of the DVD leave something to be desired and therefore I only give the product 4 stars. The lack of 5.1 surround is a disappointment, as well as the quality of the video. A commentary track featuring the four leads would have been an interesting addition. The only extras are a couple of trailers.

Wide appeal.
This film has wide appeal. At the outset it really seems to be one of those movies that were made specifically to cater to rising trends of the times -- in this case, the bike boom of the early 70's. And yet, even though our protagonist rides a Masi, this film has few things in common with other flicks like Torque, The Fast and the Furious, Top Gun, Wildstyle, Quicksilver and others that feebly attempt to elevate their respective scenes to almost mythical underground status by building stories and jargon completely around the sport or subject itself. Initially I watched Breaking Away because I was into bicycles. But bicycles in this movie surprisingly take somewhat of a backseat in relation to its main thrust; this film could be said to be not just about coming of age in small town America but more about taking pride in your own cultural identity while finding the courage to pursue your own dreams. And however cliche it might sound, the struggle is a real one, especially concerning the 'vicious cycle' that exists in our supposedly classless American society. And this I think, has a far more timeless appeal than a kid going around thinking he's a professional italian cyclist, however charming it may seem.

A classic
A sleeper that made the grade and graduated into the realms of Classic Flicks, Breaking Away is one of those wonderfully uplifting and subtly patriotic movies that champions small-town America. Steve Tesich won the screenplay Oscar for this semi-biographical story about four 19yo kids who can't quite decide what to do with themselves after high school. They live in Bloomington, Indiana, where the guys from the university look down on the townies and make derogatory comments about their rock quarrying forebears. One of them drifts, then runs, into the world of Italian bicycling, much to his used-car-salesman father's dismay and embarrassment.
You'll feel yourself pulled into rising excitement as the marvelous finale hoves into view, and, though sorry to see the film end, you'll hit the rewind button with a big smile on your face. ... Read more

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Not Too Hot, After All!
Jayne Mansfield stars in this low-budget British melodrama about a tough strip-joint owner (Leo Genn) and his girl Friday (Mansfield) who must contend with a take-over move by hostile hoods in the sleazy Soho district of London.

Mansfield is surprisingly effective in this straight dramatic role, but the real reason she's in the film is for the semi-nude dance number she does. Scenes from this dance were featured in a 1967 Playboy article.

But evidently this video is the export version for the beknighted American audience of the uncut British original. Mansfield is clearly not semi-nude in a transparent gown here. The gown is very modest and demure in this edition. Be advised.

The image and sound quality of this VHS tape are just average. I recommend it only to nostalgia fans.

The director of this film, Terence Young, became much better known a few years later as the director of the James Bond films Doctor No, From Russia With Love, and Thunderball,

Brando is riveting!
Typical 1950's tale about a broken hearted sweetheart and the goat farmer that left her for his favorite goat, Nellie. The movie is a bit too long and a bit slow in the beginning. However, once the goat farmer begins his lust-filled affair with Nellie, things heat up and the almost prophetic themes begin to boil together much like a lovely soup. Easily the greatest performance is once again handed in by Marlon Brando who portrays a rebelious , meatball eating priest named Father Rhodes.

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Here's What's On It.
This one (Vol. 1) contains:

1. The Evolution of Music
2. Farandole
3. William Tell Overture featuring Doodles Weaver (and providing glimpses of the immortal "Beetlebaum")
4. I'm in the Mood for Love
5. Minka
6. The Poet and the Peasant
7. Girl Musician Medley:
a. It's Tough to be a Girl Musician
b. 12 Street Rag
c. Sugar Blues
d. He's Funny That Way
e. Wild Wild Women
8. Spike Jones Hits Medley:
a. I'm Captain of the Space Ship
b. Chloe
c. Holiday for Strings
d. You Always Hurt the One You Love
e. Cocktails for Two

Laugh-out-loud examples of the Jones band at its best
This is the best of the Spike Jones tapes, and one of the funniest videos ever compiled, with choice excerpts from Spike Jones's 1950s TV appearances. Jones fans will enjoy the television adaptations of his record hits: you can now see the woebegone horse Beetlebaum, and a new arrangement of "You Always Hurt the One You Love" offers a biting satire of the Ink Spots vocal group. Billy Barty does a show-stopping Liberace routine. There's even a demonstration of drummer Jones's serious musicianship as he and trumpeter George Rock duet on "Minka." It's hard to pick the best sketch because all of them are winners. Picture and sound are excellent.

Anyone who knows Spike Jones know this is A-1 stuff!
Featuring clips from the B&W Spike Jones Show, this includes the William Tell Overture, Billy Bartle's famous I'm in the Mood For Love and the finest of all, "The Poet and Peasant Overture" with Freddy Morgan's best comedy. Buy it, you'll love it! ... Read more

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A Spine-Tingling Thriller
I was extremely impressed with this movie. As I am a blind individual myself, I truly appreciated that this was not one of those ridiculous movies which dealt specifically with how blind people function in the world, but instead presented a realistic portrait of a woman fighting to survive.
Audrey Hepburn realistically portrays Susie Hendrix, a woman who has recently lost her sight due to a car accident. She still struggles to adjust to her new lifestyle with the help of her husband Sam. My only complaint of the movie is Sam's often harsh treatment of his wife. I realize that it necessary, but considering that this was a recent loss of eyesight, he possibly could have been more patient.
The main premise of this film concerns a villainous drug dealer, Harry Rote (portrayed by Alan Arkin.)
Alan Arkin is superb in his role. He is the most effective villain I have ever seen portrayed. Rote enlists the help of two recently released conmen to retrieve a heroin-filled doll from Susie's home, where it accidentially was taken by Sam. The ensuing struggle is between Susie and the three men, who attempt to deceive her in to handing over the doll. The climax of this film is extremely suspenseful and scary. Another quick note: Julie Herrod, who portrays Gloria, a young girl who assists Susie is extremely good.
This film is truly worth your time, not only because it is suspenseful, but because it tells of the importance of overcoming obstacles in order to help yourself and others around you.

One of my favorites
A drug dealer enlists two conmen to help him retrieve a drug-filled doll from a blind woman.

Audrey Hepburn is very credible as the lovely Susie Hendrix, a feminine and insightful lady who has recently lost her eyesight in an accident. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. plays her rigid but compassionate husband; one of his emotional reactions is my only problem with the movie, and even that can be overlooked. Julie Herrod is the bratty but fairly well drawn Gloria, and Richard Crenna and Jack Weston play the two conmen. Jack Weston's character is the simpler of the two, and Richard Crenna is the dishonest but convincingly charming. The intelligent Harry Roat (or however you spell it) is played by Alan Arkin. Roat is just creepy. He gives bad vibes.

'Wait Until Dark' is one of my favorite films. The mood, supported by music, excellent acting, and an interesting plot, remains tense throughout the movie.

Truly Terrifying!
Based on Frederick Knott's Broadway hit, Wait Until Dark is a chilling film, even by today's standards. This is a masterfully crafted thriller about three deranged crooks who manipulate a blind woman to recover their lost smuggled goods.

Audrey Hepburn is fantastic as Suzy, in her Oscar nominated role, showing us a fairly realistic portrait of a fragile woman coping with her dark new world. She manages to garner our sympathy, especially with Efrem Zimbalist Jr's demanding husband watching her every move.

Alan Arkin is equally terrific, making a terrifying villain.

Wait Until Dark manages to create a paranoid environment devoid of any human life. The apartment building Suzy lives in is perpetually empty; Suzy's husband, Sam, leaves her on her own for most of the day, and the dorky young girl upstairs is apparently motherless most of the time. The cave-like arches of the apartment has an unsettling effect of positioning Hepburn in a nondescript underground (the windows only look out on the feet of passersby, emphasizing Suzy's disconnect from her neighborhood). It all creeps up on the audience, making for a suspenseful, claustrophobic and effective shocker. I literally could not breathe during the film's final ten minutes.

Definitely wait until dark and watch it with someone who likes to scream. This is a true nail-biter if there ever was one.

"The blinds moving up and down. . . the squeaking shoes. . .
...and then the knife whistling past her ear. . . "

At the ripe old age of 38, Audrey Hepburn proved that she had aged like fine wine in Terrence Young's "Wait Until Dark", for which she earned her fifth, and last, Oscar nomination. Despite obviously being based on the long-running Broadway play; as the majority of the story takes place in an apartment and there are few characters; it translates surprisingly well onto screen and is remarkably intriguing and suspenseful. Alan Arkin, who plays one of the vilest villains of 60's cinema, Richard Crenna, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. make up the stellar supporting cast and all turn in excellent performances.

The sheer terror "Wait Until Dark" inflicts upon its audience comes from the filmmakers ability to place us in Suzy's shoes. The very idea of being blind and trapped in an apartment and horribly alone even though you are in one of the most densely populated areas of the world, just plains scares me. The nail-biting climax has some truly classic moments in it (who knew Alan Arkin was such a gymnast?) and will stick with you long after the film is over.

As always, Audrey is simply perfection. Charming and beautiful even in the most unflattering situations, she yet again proves her star power. The constant distress and anguish Audrey portrays onscreen is achingly real, and unfortunately, not very far from the truth. She was suffering from anorexia and marriage troubles with the producer of the film, Mel Ferrer, throughout the entire shoot. One can only imagine how draining it must have been for her to be required to be screaming and crying the whole shoot while dealing with these problems. Her Oscar nomination was most certainly deserved!

WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT
Few actresses have lit up the screen in the same fashion as the late Audrey Hepburn. In this 1967 thriller (her last Oscar nomination), she plays a blind woman who finds herself terrorized by a trio of men looking for a heroin-stuffed doll.
Relying on pure psychological suspense as opposed to gore and violence, WAIT UNTIL DARK is still a powerful movie. Miss Hepburn is perfect for the role---she seems so frail, and yet there is an inner strength that comes to her aid in the final moments of the film. She lost the Oscar that year to another Hepburn (Katherine in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"), and it just goes to show how Oscar at times relies more on sentimentality than the actual power of a performance.
Richard Crenna eschewed his good guy roles by playing Mike Talman, one of the cons who does appreciate Suzie's intelligence. Jack Weston, a great comic actor, also goes for more visceral drama, and his performance as the buffoon is right on target. And what about Mr. Alan Arkin? His cold, insensitive evil is just right!!! Little Julie Herrod as Gloria also does a credible job.
Terence Young's direction is tight and Henry Mancini's impeccable music also heightens the suspense.
WAIT UNTIL DARK is a classic thriller, and one of Miss Hepburn's finest moments. ... Read more

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Tackling the story of Jesus for film is bound to incur controversy. Yet, in a bold move, CBS produced the television miniseries Jesus, which not only retells the biblical story, but takes a look at the more human side of the man. Jeremy Sisto stars, and although it takes a little while for him to gather enough momentum to have us believing him in this role, overall he is surprisingly convincing. While the movie does stray from strict scripture--Jesus is shown feeling conflicted over his feelings for Lazarus's sister Mary; Satan, portrayed by Jeroen Krabbé, works hard at convincing Jesus to stray from his path--most of the plot will be familiar to viewers. Beginning with an adult Jesus, who works with his father as a carpenter, the program traces his life and death through resurrection. The strong supporting cast, including Jacqueline Bisset as Mary, Gary Oldman as Pontius Pilate, and Debra Messing as Mary Magdalene, lends to the credibility of the miniseries. This is a satisfying retelling of the life of Jesus and will please those who want new ways to explore biblical stories, as Jesus not only reinforces the ideals of the New Testament but shows Jesus as a complex individual. --Jenny Brown ... Read more

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A different point of view
This movie is not your average portrayal of the gospels. Christ's human side is brought out more, and I think it really reflects how much he really loved everyone. He's not portryed so much as a holy figure, but a man who is warm and caring and fun. However, I think they took a little too many liberties. The Jesus in this film acts like he has no idea what is going on, and it's his mother who is instructing him on what to do, not God. Some times he even acts like a happy-go-lucky, fun-loving guy...he's even giddy at times. But, other than that, I think the way Christ is portrayed gives us a better view on his human side. Sisto's acting is pretty good, although at times it sounds like he's reading his lines right off of a script. The movie is accurate in the crucifixion, however, and shows some scenes that aren't showed in other Jesus films, like him walking on the water or the wedding, where he turned water in to wine. Another brilliant point, I think, is how they showed the conflict of Christ in the garden with Satan, and Satan is trying to convince Christ not to go through the crucifixion. It really brings out his uncertainty and fear of what he has to go through. I think this is a very good Jesus movie for this millenium, and is very worthwhile to watch.

Enticing but Lacking in Character
Who can pass up any movie with the title "Jesus"? Sisto is less then adequate at his role as Christ. Im not sure if its his voice or his blase boring acting...or maybe because I remember him from the movie Clueless, but he just did not make me believe that I was really watching Jesus. Rather it was very obvious from the first 15 minutes, that it was Sisto reading lines pretending to be Jesus. In a way it was very liturgical and dogmatic and...well boring. But I watched it anyway because I love all movies portraying the most fabulous spiritual masters of all time. I will say that Messing, surprinsingly enough acted very well in her role as Mary Magdalene...in fact she was the only convincing actor in the movie. I will also say that I loved the idea of how they portrayed Satan. All too often Jesus movies leave out the temptation story...yet it is a wonderful and highly symbolic of Jesus the man...turning into Jesus the Christ by resisting the lower self. So any library needs this movie just for the sake of having it. Beyond that, if you want quality Jesus movie with a quality character portrayal of Christ please, I urge you to buy "Mary, the Mother of Jesus." Christian Bale portrays Jesus...what an actor! He has a strong energy about him that made me believe it was Jesus not Bale. Very powerful actor.

A STRANGE PORTRAYAL
The CBS film called Jesus that was released in 2000 begins with a Joan of Ark figure being burned at the stake and couples it with a scene out of WWII where soldiers are shown fleeing from the enemy. This dramatic introduction to the film is all part of a dream from which Jesus wakes up. The film then explores a supposed romance between Jesus and Mary, sister of Martha, in which he confesses to his father Joseph that he loves her but cannot be with her. Joseph, Jesus, and Mary are then confronted with Matthew, the tax collector, who breaks into their home to take taxes. That evening, Joseph bemoans the suffering of the Jews, and Jesus is offended by the assertion that he is the expected Messiah who can relieve the present suffering. Jesus then storms out of the room. After Joseph's death, as Jesus is mourning, Jesus says that he has only one father and that is Joseph. Jesus is then prompted by Mary to go on his mission, and he visits John to be baptized. John does not view Jesus as the Messiah but calls him a sinner who needs to repent of his sins. Soon after, Jesus is baptized, then he (Jesus) becomes the Messiah and confronts Satan in a bizarre interpretation of his temptations.
Jesus is first confronted by Satan in the form of woman with a red sash. The woman is then transformed into only the flowing sash. The Devil is then transformed into what is best described as a businessman with a really nice Armani suit. The Devil takes Jesus to a poverty-stricken South American village filled with starving victims, and then Jesus is magically removed from the area. Jesus is then taken to the Temple in Jerusalem, Satan is turned back into the woman with the red sash, and Jesus is shown the entire world from outer space. Jesus and the satanic businessman are soon back in the desert setting where it is decided that Jesus has passed the temptations. The devil will have to bide his time.
.... Jesus' ministry finally begins. He collects his disciples, and Mary tells him the story about their Egypt experiences. In a flashback, Mary recalls the situation in which Jesus and a few friends accidentally kill a bird and Jesus resurrects it. Jesus is depicted as living in Egypt at five to six years of age. Did Herod die in 4 B.C. or didn't he? If Herod was dead, why did the family stay in Egypt? Jesus and the disciples then attend the wedding at Cana, and Jesus apologizes to the Disciple Andrew because the disciple expected Jesus to defeat the Romans. The final insult in this film is the depiction of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus, prior to his address to the crowd, tells his disciples he has nothing to say. Luckily for us all, he comes up with something.

Can I Smell Some Hollywood Sleeze Behind This Production?...
this film is obviously a film to question as to 'why was this made?'

first, look at the poster. the dvd case. the advertisement. the ads for this movie. is it at all disrespectful to leave the J in Jesus lower case? that's an obvious sign that there's a lack of respect for Jesus.

second, Debra Messing's role portrayal is a far cry from a las vegas prostitute, but come on, what part of the Bible describes Mary like that? it's like a hollywoodized assumption.. and isn't this the Debra Messing who stars in "Will & Grace", the comedy sitcom about hetero- and homo-sexual relationships?? if i remember corectly, God doesnt find much comedy about homosexuality, and actually condemns it. so that's odd that she'd make a movie about God's Son.

third, Gary Oldman, Jeremy Sisto, and others, these are all stars who make a living off of playing quite a handful of blasphemous roles in their resume list. not that it's a bad thing to play those roles, but seriously, they arent exactly signing onto this movie because theyre passionate about the Good News Delivery, more so that they want the name 'Jesus' added to their resume.

forth, do the producers even believe that Christ is the Messiah? most hollywood producers are either Aithiest or Jewish, and they would not be too inclined to change their perspectives breifly for a movie production.

dont get me wrong, its nice that they made this movie. but it completely lacks the heart and soul needed to make a respectful accout of Jesus' life.

"Jesus of Nazareth", "Passion of the Christ", are a few of those films that DID have the gusto needed to respect Jesus Christ and accuracy with the Gospels.

Jesus Christ Never Existed.
'Jesus' made in 2000 is a famous film some people have seen or at least heard about. Most people fail to realize all of that doesn't matter because Jesus Christ never existed!! Jesus Christ is a mythological figure the church has exploited for hundreds of years and now the film industry has for almost a hundred years. There is absolutely no archeological or historical evidence that Jesus Christ existed. Even if he did exist, it would be highly unlikely he would have received that kind of punishment.
It is a shame that con artists like these filmmakers are using this mythological figure to make millions of dollars. People have to start swaying away from the manipulations of the church and the filmmaking industry and start looking at the hard facts. Jesus Christ and his crucifixion never happened. ... Read more

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Culture Clash in the 19th Century
This movie, to me, is a classic, with a star studded cast from 3 continents: Toshiro Mifune, the archetypal Samurai, Charles Bronson, the tough good guy, and Alain Delon the French Superstar as the very convincing bad guy. It has all the trimmings: fast paced action, enough humor to keep it entertaining, and, for a movie of this genre, very convincing storyline, acting and dialogue. Last but not least, though the story takes few surprising turns, it does have a surprising end. A definite must have for Western and Eastern buffs.

East meets the wild west
This movie to me is a great one to watch. It stars Charles Bronson and the late great Toshiro Mifune. Red sun has a lot of action and a few very funny seens. I would recomend it highly, and would rate it a classic, or near classic.

Great Movie
I thorougly enjoyed this movie. The combination of Toshiro Mifune and Charles Bronson was exactly what the doctor ordered.Enough humor and action to keep you watching.

Sol Rojo
This is an interesting and amusing internationally co-produced Western directed loosely by Terence Young. Charles Bronson (outlaw) teams with Toshiro Mifune (samurai warrior) in search of spoils, honor and Alain Delon (gambling con man). Ursula Andress and Capucine provide the major love interests. The highlight is Maurice Jarre's lively score integrating Eastern and Western musical idioms. This is a very entertaining film and which gets its inspiration from the Italian Westerns that were beginning to disappear into the sunset at the time of this film's release.

This is a pushy movie.
Even though Toshirô Mifune had been around years before, this was my first encounter with him. He plays a good counter personality to Charles Bronson. As I was saying, this is a pushy movie. Each character pushes the other to the brink. Gauche pushes Link who pushes Kuroda Jubie who pushes back and some where in there, among the Indians and others Cristina just gets pushed around.

I always think of this movie when I am watching "The Maltese Falcon" (1941) ASIN: 6305729328; The conversation between Sam Spade and Kasper Gutman where Sam insists that he can not be influence by the threat of death. If they killed him then they would not get the bird. Kasper says it takes a fine balance and not to push too hard, as there is no telling what a man may do in the heat of the moment and forget where his interests lie.

Well this film has a lot of heated moments and a lot of funny moments when the different cultures clash. This is definitely worth viewing. ... Read more

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Underrated political splatter film
I managed to stumble across this film when I went around searching for an "intelligent film with gross-out gore". And that's what I got when I ordered this cheap DVD. The film starts out following this 17 year old that feels alienated in his upper class home. Everything seems perfect but nothing is what it seems. There are a series of revelations the protagonist (Billy) discovers as his curiosity grows. Unraveling the truth was no easy task because of "Society's" many conspiracies and cover-ups.

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