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Another Van Damme punchfest
Jean-Claude is at it again as a cop who goes undercover in the prison system to investigate a plot involving corruption among the cell guards.

The film heats up when Van Damme's arch-rival, a psychopathic killer who for some reason, which is never explained, can withstand bullets and other fatal moves, shows up at the prison and exposes him as an undercover cop.

If you're in for Van Damme, you know what to expect though this is a lot slower and less action-filled than a lot of his other features.

Van Damme takes it to a whole new level...
If you would of said Van Damme back in 1990,people would of responded he was in Bloodsport or Kickboxer which were simply martial art type of films.Van Damme stepped up to the level with Schwarzenegger and Stallone in this box-office hit.Even though jail movies have been done before like Stallones "Lockup" and Sean Penn's "Bad Boy's" Death Warrant took it into overtime,having a convincing villian in the "Sandman" and a believing hero in Van Damme.An undercover cop in jail?Dangerous if you ask me but Van Damme fights the odds and comes up victorious in an all out supercharged war.With fast pace kicks and fight sequences Van Damme is your ticket to nonstop action...

A LITTLE MEDIOCRE AT FIRST, BUT GIVE IT SOME TIME
A COP [VAN DAMME] IS ASSIGNED TO POSE AS A NEW INMATE AT A PRISON TO INVESTIGATE THE REASONS BEHIND A SERIES OF MURDERS THAT'RE HAPPENING AT THE PRISON. IT STARTS OUT KINDA BORING, BUT AFTER A WHILE, IT GETS BETTER. THIS MAY NOT RANK AMONGST THE BEST MOVIES THAT VAN DAMME HAS DONE, BUT IT IS A LOT BETTER THAN MANY OF THE VAN DAMME MOVIES THAT'VE CAME OUT IN RECENT YEARS. IT'S WORTH RENTING IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY SEEN THIS.

WOW!! Van Damne is in prison
I liked this movie, filled with a couple of fight scenes.At the end he fights the sandman,across Van Damne kicked his ass.This is a good slambanging Van Damne flick.

Van Damme in Prison!
Van Damme (immortal genius) goes undercover to investigate mysterious murders in a prison. That's the whole plot. How genius of the writers and director. He encounters "The Sandman" and fights him in front of the whole ward. "The Sandman" thought he was smooth by breaking a lightbulb and trying to hurt Van Damme with it. He didn't succeed and Van Damme kicked him with his trademark noise and facial expression. Ultimate appreciation for that lord. The man wouldn't go down; Van Damme tried everything, until an ultimate Van Damme kick sent him to destruction. Astonishing! ... Read more

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An Enthousiastic Glimpse Of What's Yet To Come!
To the newer fans who can't remember Cordelia as popular, Giles as a librarian or the wrath of the Master, this video of the first two episodes of "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" offers an enthousiastic glimpse of what's yet to come.

Buffy has already been slaying vampires for some time as "Welcome to the Hellmouth" begins and, after adults perceive her actions as part of a violent attitude, she moves to Sunnydale to start her life over. Despite Buffy's determination to retire from slaying, the new watcher Giles convinces her of Sunnydale's proxmity to the Hellmouth and the importance of fighting the Master. After the story background has been introduced and Willow, Xander and Buffy become friends, "The Harvest" illustrates the newfound importance of their fighting team against the forces of evil. Also, the story introduces Buffy's mother, Joyce, and her first meeting with the mysterious Angel.

Don't miss the interview with creator Joss Whedon just before the episodes air (I recommend watching them after you see both shows). This is a wonderful introduction to establish Buffy's reasons for slaying and the foundation of the soon-to-be Scooby gang!

Buffy Rocks As Always
I have been a big fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer since about the middle of first season. I did not get to see how she arrived in Sunnydale or how she befriended Xander and Willow. Also the introduction to Angel was a sight to behold as well. "She is the Slayer..." as Giles put it and this video proves it so. I'm glad these shows have been put to videotape for all to relive and enjoy the series. I plan to collect all of them!!

I Bought the Complete First Season on DVD!
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is an outstanding show and a mix of Fantasty, Horror, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Drama, and Action and Adventure! Welcome to The Hellmouth is the first episode of season 1 and shows Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) on her first day at Sunnydale High after moving from Los Angeles with her Mom after being kicked out of her old high school. She is hoping to start over and to give up being the Slayer but the school librarian Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) turns out to be her new Watcher and he must convince her that she needs to fight the forces of evil in Sunnydale which is sitting on the Hellmouth. On her first day she meets Cordelia Chase (Charisma Carpenter) who is the most popular girl in school and she also meets Xander Harris (Nicholas Brendon) and Willow Rosenberg (Alyson Hannigan) who is a shy wallflower type constantly being made fun of by Cordelia and her friends and when Buffy sees the way Cordelia treats Willow and Xander she decides she would rather be friends with them then become one of the popular girls by hanging out with Cordelia. Willow and Xander soon discover that their new friend is a slayer of vampires and other demons and decide that they want to help. The big bad of this season is a Vampire called The Master who is played by Mark Metcalf who some older Buffy fans may remember as playing Nedemeyer (SP?) from Animal House. We are also introduced to Darla (Julie Benz) and the mysterious Angel (David Boreanaz). The Harvest is the second part of Welcome to the Hellmouth in which Buffy with the help of her watcher and friends must stop the Master's gang of vampires from completing ritual sacrifices that will restore the Master from the underground. I highly recommend these episodes. I don't have the videos but opted instead to buy the boxset that has the complete first season on DVD!

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the Beginning, Take 2
In "Welcome to the Hellmouth" Buffy Summers moves to Sunnydale in the wake of that unfortunate incident where the gym burned down (an allusion to the climax of the film version, which you certainly do not need to see to appreciate these episodes). She yearns for a normal life, but suddenly she is confronted with a new Watcher, a mysterious dark stranger named Angel, and the little known fact that Sunnydale is located on the Hellmouth, a demon portal of the first order. At the present time the big bad in town is the Master, a vampire lord trapped below and waiting for his time to rise up, kill the Slayer, destroy the human race, etc. However, the most important element for redefining Whedon's vision is the creation of the Scooby Gang of Willow, Xander and (later) Cordelia. The master metaphor here is that High School is Hell, and it is the Scoobies that help bring that out the most and gives the Buffy storyline added depth.

"The Harvest" picks up right where Part One left off, with Buffy about to get the bite from Luke, the Master's right hand vamp. The title refers to a rather special night where the Master selects a vessel who will go out and feed upon the Sunnydale night life with all that power being transferred to the big bad guy trapped down below. The mystery of Angel is played out a bit more, but the most important thing is that this is merely round one in what would prove to be a season long battle between the Slayer and the Master.

Joss Whedon did not like the campy twist his script was given in the theatrical version of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," and this two-part pilot episode for the television series reaffirms the correctness of his original twist on the girl who beats up the monsters that attack her in the dark alleyway. For those of you who love this television series from the start or are going back to find out how all the merriment began, this is definitely your starting point. It provides a solid foundation for the series and holds up extremely well, better than most pilot episodes do several years down the road.

Better than most movies.
This is where the television series began and picks up more or less
where the movie left off. You can start here, you don't need to have
seen the original movie. All you need to know is that Buffy is the
current slayer and that a slayer is someone given special superhuman
powers that enables them to fight the supernatural in all their
forms.

Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) has been brought from her old
school (in the movie) to the town of Sunnydale by her mother for a new
start, unfortunately it turns out that as luck (or design would have
it), Sunnydale is built on a gate to hell called the Hellmouth. This
sets the premise for the show, in that frequently various monsters are
attracted to the presence of the Hellmouth and cause all kinds of
mayhem each week.

This tape is the first two episodes of the first
series. It introduces and brings the major characters together for the
first time: Rupert Giles (Anthony Stewart Head), Buffy's new watcher
and doubling (as cover) as the school librarian, Xander (Nicholas
Brendon) and Willow (Alyson Hannigan), two of the people so far on the
outer of the in crowd they might as well be in another solar system
and Cordelia (Charisma Carpenter), very much part of the in crowd and
someone that the rest of the group continually cross swords
with.

This two part opener is fairly straightforward, it introduces
the Season 1 villain, The Master (Mark Metcalf) who is trapped
underground....
...his henchmen led by Luke (Brian Thompson - best known as the
shapeshifting alien bounty hunter from the X-Files) and Darla (Julie
Benz)...

This
is a great start to the television series and it is amazing how the
actors have portrayed their characters so well from the very first
episode. It also sets the tone of the show, in that not only is there
frequent battles with monsters but also having to deal with high
school, classes, the principal and people who just don't like you
because you're not in the 'in crowd' at the same time.

This tape is
a great introduction to the show and makes a great gift to introduce
the show to anyone who hasn't seen it before, with a great mix of
humour and action. ....

Anyway, as I said these two episodes are better than most
movies made and chances are if you like this sort of thing, you will
especially like this. Hopefully, you will also want to keep following
the show as it is also actually one of the most skillfully written and
insightful shows around at the moment as well.

Highly recommended.






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THe best video in the pack
These two episdoes are the best in the pack. First you got Angel which is the episode when Buffy learns the truth about Angel and when they share there first kiss. Then you have the puppet show. Even though many people don't like it I think it's one of the greatest epsidoes in the video pack. A horrible murder happens at the school talent show and Buffy suspects that sid, a wodden dummy is the killer.

Out of all the Buffy movies this is the Must Have video!
I have all three Buffy The Vampire Slayer videos and all are great. In "Angel" and "The puppet show" it is full of comedy, and drama. Sarah Michelle Geller and David Boreanaz are wonderful together. This is a must have video!

Angel-The Puppet Show
The VDO is good i like the angel episode:D...the puppet show wz ok but the VDO is worth it 4 just the Angel episode:D

Buffy learns the truth about Angel (and about Sid the dummy)
This third and final tape in the collection of episodes from the first season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" presents "Angel," one of the pivotal episodes, along with a rather pedestrian effort "The Puppet Show." What this means of course is that like most aficionados of Buffy I am stunned that the set concludes with "The Puppet Show" instead of the pivotal "Prophecy Girl" which wrapped up the whole story arc regarding the Master. Fortunately, Joss Whedon has been more selective in his collections for seasons two and three.

"Angel," written by David Greenwalt, really completes the initial set up for the series as Buffy learns that the mysterious man in her life is not only a vampire, but also a vampire with a soul. What a difference a kiss can make. This is where the ascent to the epic heights of "Becoming," which ended the second season, really begins as Buffy and Angel are established as two of the most star-crossed lovers in history. After the shattering revelation in "Angel," the adventure of Sid the talking dummy in "The Puppet Show," written by Dean Batali & Rob Des Hotel, is something of a let down, although the tag sequence of Buffy, Willow and Xander butchering "Oedipus Rex" is truly memorable. But when it comes to significant episodes in the Buffy mythos, "Angel" is definitely on the short list.

The Buffy episode of "Angel" is a keeper, but "Puppet Show"?
"Angel" is a very pivotal episode from the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer when Buffy discovers her boyfriend is a vampire with a soul, but "The Puppet Show" is a below average one, although the tag sequence is a hoot. Why you would want just this tape instead of the entire boxed set is beyond me. ... Read more

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A heart-wrenching, incredible set of episodes
"Becoming," parts 1 and 2, are two of the most intense episodes of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Ending the show's second season, the episodes wrapped up a lot of story lines that had been building in the seasons before, and also created a beginning for storylines to come. Part 1 of "Becoming" focuses on Angel's past, showing how he became a vampire, how he made Drusilla a vampire, and how his soul was returned to him. Fastforward to 1996: Angel is living on the streets, near starvation, when he is found by a good demon named Whistler, who takes Angel to Los Angeles to see a pre-slayer Buffy. Part 2 returns to the present, where Buffy must make some life-and-death decisions. I won't give anything away, but the last 5 minutes of the episode are perhaps the saddest, most intense 5 minutes in Buffy history. If this episode doesn't bring tears to your eyes, nothing will. Superb performance by the entire cast in one--okay two--incredible episodes. Every Buffy should fan should have the Becoming episodes on tape.

Probably the best 'Buffy' episodes ever
With 100 episodes already aired and the new series currently being broadcast, this TV show has only gone from strength to strength. But whatever you think about the later series, there's no denying that 'Becoming' parts 1 and 2 make for fantastic watching. Here we see in full evidence what Joss Whedon managed to create: a show that seems to be aimed at teens but actually has a lot more to it, a gothic-fantasy-comi-tragedy masterpiece.

In this episode Angelus plans the end of the world when he finds the tomb of the demon Acathla. Buffy has to keep her romantic feelings for the vicious killer under wraps and stop him before Acathla can destroy the world. Sounds silly doesn't it? Well, what most people don't realise is the genius of 'Buffy'. It uses overexaggeration to demonstrate the true trauma of adolescense, a horror unto itself. Here it literally is the end of the world when Buffy's boyfriend doesn't want her anymore. He changes, only literally.

Among this we also get a fantastic fight between Buffy and Xander, Kendra's return and some dramatic outbursts. There are some fantastic scenes, such as when Buffy's mother finds out about her 'identity'. We get mom on the side asking her daughter if she's 'tried not being a slayer' and the mutual frustration at loving one another but quite understanding each other. Then there's the end, which will blow the audience away. The acting from all concerned (but particularly Gellar and Boreanaz) is excellent, as we are led to a tragic conclusion. Sarah McLachlan's 'Full Of Grace' perfectly fits the end.

All in all, a real winner.

2 of the Best Buffy Episodes Ever!
This tape contains two episodes of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer": the season 2 two-part finale "Becoming, Parts 1 and 2." Buffy's former boyfriend Angel, a vampire, is plotting the end of the world and Buffy must stop him. He's trying to revive a centuries-old demon named Acathla, who will suck the entire world into Hell. To stop him, Buffy must form some alliances with a new demon in town named Whistler and vampire nemesis Spike, who wants his girlfriend back. This is one of the best TV cliffhangers ever, and "Becoming, Part 2" is consistently rated as one of the top episodes by fans. If you're a Buffy fan, this is a must have video.

Get out your box of Kleenex
This is the only T.V. show that has ever made me cry. I mean, more even than Titanic. From the very beginning of the Trilogy, you can feel Buffy's pain and broken heart, and yet also feel her determination to be strong in spite of it. Even though it's a bit extreme, it ultimately parallels very real situations one can find oneself in after a relationship turns sour. When the person you thought you knew suddenly shows an ugly side you've never seen before. This is one of the most poignant storylines I've ever seen.

"Becoming": The tragic culmination of Buffy & Angel's Love
Let me start off with a simple declaration: "BECOMING, PART 2," IS ONE OF THE TEN BEST TELEVISION EPISODES I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE.

Both parts are written and directed by Joss Whedon, who finally received an Emmy nomination for writing this past year because of the changes in who gets to vote on such things. While we would expect more such nominations for him in the future, this is the apex of Whedon's work on this series. "Becoming, Part 1" sets up the whole experience with Angel's plan to resurrect the demon Acathla and includes several pivotal flashbacks in Angel's life: being turned into a vampire by Darla, being cursed by the Romany people, and coming to L.A. to see Buffy learn she is the Slayer. The episode ends with Drusilla's attack on the library where Kendra is killed, Willow and Xander badly hurt and Giles kidnapped. The "to be continued" part comes as the police discover Buffy over Kendra's body.

In addition to the stunning climax, "Becoming, Part 2" includes other key moments in the series: Joyce learning her daughter is the slayer, with a hysterical brief conversation between a stunned Joyce and a nervous Spike in the Summers living room; Angel tortures Giles, who finally breaks when Drusilla creates the illusion of Jenny Calendar in his mind, a scene which shows that brutality can be psychological as well as physical; and Willow's possession at the key moment during the spell to restore Angel's soul. Tragically, it is too late. Angelus has opened up the portal to hell and the only thing that will stop the end of the world as we know it is the death of the person who pulled out the sword, forcing Buffy to do the unthinkable.

I watch a LOT of television and I have taught Television Criticism courses for a couple of decades and in my "professional" opinion Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the best show on television today. I have described it as operatic and that term best applies to this culmination of the Buffy and Angel/Angelus plot line. The last act of this episode is a dramatic culmination of all that has come before, contains the best fight sequence (with swords) in a show that prides itself on innovative staging of its fights, and is an ultimately emotionally shattering experience captured beautifully by Sarah Michelle Gellar's slow dissolve into tears while the haunting Sarah McLachlan song "Full of Grace" is played. Joss Whedon had set this moment up from the first episode of the series. It is a payoff usually reserved for the final episode of a series and not simply the end of the second season. "Becoming" is truly an astounding accomplishment in the history of dramatic television. ... Read more

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The third season of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer was marked by the arrival in Sunnydale of renegade slayer Faith (Eliza Dushku), a moody loner who seemed to like her calling just a little bit too much--she definitely got a certain pleasure out of staking vamps that went beyond mere job satisfaction. While Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) was always wary of Faith, the two developed a deep friendship and appreciative rapport--that is, until the evil mayor of Sunnydale (Harry Groener) tapped into Faith's dark side and lured her into his plot to take over the world, first as a double agent spying on Buffy, then as out-and-out nemesis. And as the mayor's ascension approached--which happened to fall on Sunnydale High's graduation day--Buffy and Faith's battles got nastier and nastier, as Buffy attempted to wrestle with her dark side (literally and figuratively), save the world and her friends, and keep her lover Angel (David Boreanaz) out of Faith's evil clutches. "Bad Girls" shows Buffy and Faith at their closest, going on a demon-killing rampage--until Faith accidentally kills a human being, and shows little regret for doing so. "Consequences" deals with the, well, consequences of the accidental murder, and also brings Buffy face-to-face with the mayor's evil plans for Sunnydale. Up until this point, Buffy and Faith had come to a somewhat wary understanding of each's personality; these two episodes show the deterioration of their friendship into something more deadly. "Bad Girls" also showcases the arrival of Faith's watcher, Wesley (Alexis Denisof), now of Angel fame. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Great, but wait for the DVDs
These are two great episodes from season three and set up what proves to be an explosive story arc showcasing Faith - who is what Buffy could have been without the support of friends and family.

However, DON'T buy it. Season two DVDs are going to be released in the US come June 2002 and the wait will be well worth it. See the episodes in the context of the entire season. Sure, you'll know what's going on if you buy this video, but the previous episodes help show just how Faith came to have such a chip on her shoulder when it came to Buffy and the Scoobs.

Good vs evil has never been so compelling
Where to begin? The series has often been scoffed at for its title, but here 'Buffy' is again proving itself to be one of the most intelligent, thought-provoking and emotional pieces of dramatic work on television. In the two episodes here we see Buffy's forays into the darker side of her nature, the Slayer side of her nature that was to become a bigger feature later on. Faith's always been a bit of an outsider, someone who refuses to let herself be constrained by society's rules. She's exciting and before long is tempting Buffy away from her friends.

Basically what we have here is the allure of evil. In this episode it's not a demon or a vampire but herself that Buffy is fighting. The scenes at the end show that the dark that is so evident in Faith is also right there in Buffy. Not only is Buffy seen to come off the rails a little but is also given a glimpse at Faith's life, the fact that evil may be attractive but what does it lead to? The series steered away from conventiality here by suggesting that Buffy isn't the perfect girl after all, she's not the goody-two-shoes that she might seem. Unlike any other series before it, 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' has human characters, ones that change and grow as time passes. Whilst obviously having links to a teenager getting in with a 'bad crowd', this also a forbidding tone by suggesting that the Slayer's power is rooted in darkness, that evil needs to be fought to rid yourself of the image of what could be you.

Besides all the drama though, there is a nice touch of humanity in all this. The audience is made to feel sympathetic towards Faith, a character that is dangerously close to the edge. In creating a fantasy show that not only embraces various genres - comedy, drama, tragedy - but also imbues itself with a realistically human feel to it, 'Buffy' beats other shows hands down. This two-parter is yet more evidence of this, containing every element of a TV show that anyone could ever want.

Faith becomes a Rogue Slayer and joins with the Mayor
This pair of episodes from the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer constitute the beginning of the story arc focusing on Faith becoming a Rogue Slayer and allying herself with the Mayor and his Ascension. In "Bad Girls" the Mayor's minions are seeking an amulet of invincibility while Faith's attitude about slaying rubs off on Buffy. After a night of dancing together at the Bronze the two Slayers are caught in a robbery and Faith stakes a mortal, Deputy Mayor Finch, thinking he was a vamp. The episode ends with a chilling scene in which Buffy confronts Faith for having killed a living being only to have the unrepentant Slayer declare, "I don't care." The story continues in "Consequences," when the Mayor sends the police after whichever Slayer killed his assistant. Faith continues her blind run towards the edge, blaming Buffy for what happened. The first episode is written by Douglas Petrie, who was also responsible for "Revelations" and "Enemies" from Season 3, while Marti Noxon who is second only to Whedon in penning Buffy episodes wrote the other as well as that year's Vamp Willow duo of "The Wish" and "Dopplegangland". Whether you know the outcome of the tale or not, either way Eliza Dushku's portrait of Faith's descent into psychosis is gripping. Buffy and the Scooby Gang are just along for the ride at this point. As always, you have to wish there was more commentary from Joss Whedon on the story behind the episodes, but these are certainly memorable episodes from the series.

Faith turns to the Dark Side
Faith was always an edgy character from the moment she was introduced on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. In "Bad Girls" she takes the first step over the edge and in "Consequences" she actually joins the forces of evil in Sunnydale by allying with the Mayor. However, the most memorable sequence on this entire tape is when Buffy and Faith are dancing together at the Bronze in "Bad Girls." That alone is worth purchasing this tape. ... Read more

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I Have the Complete First Season on DVD!
This tape has two very good eposodes from the first season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The episode Witch is one of my favorite season one Buffy episodes in which Buffy wanting to have something that will give her the feeling of having a normal teen life tries out for the cheerleading team but after strange events like a cheerleader bursting into flames, etc, Buffy, Giles, Xander and Willow discover that someone is using witchcraft to become a cheerleader and the #1 suspect is Willow's friend Amy Madison who's mother was once the best cheerleader that Sunnydale High ever had but while her mother was the best Amy is very uncoordinated and not good at cheerleading! Another favorite season one episode is Never Kill A Boy on a First Date in which Buffy attempting to have a normal teenage social life agrees to go on a date with Owen a schoolmate who is into poetry but of course vampires put a crimp in her plans. I like this show and this season so much that I bought the complete first season on DVD!

Gothic fantasy at its best
Looking back at the earliest 'Buffy' episodes, it's always hard not to get at least a little bit nostalgic. These two episodes are stand-alone ones, not really anything to do with the main story arc. That doesn't mean to say that they're not wonderful fun though. In a way, it's these episodes just as much as the big ones that make it. In these earlier years, the show was new and exciting. It's blend of action with drama and comedy made it a slow but undeniable hit with British and American audiences.

'Witch' sees the introduction of Amy Madison, who was later to feature prominently in episodes such as 'Bewitched, Bewildered and Beautiful' and 'Gingerbread'. The supernatural intrigue story may seem old but it's the way it's told which makes 'Buffy' such a winner. There's pop culture references which punctuate the punchy dialogue and some hilarious comedy made from Buffy's formidable strength as she throws one cheerleader across the room whilst trying out a new routine.

In 'Never Kill A Boy On The First Date', the audience gets to meet shy quiet Owen who has a penchant for Emily Dickinson and Buffy. Here a nightmare date brings a whole new quality to it, with the night ending at the Sunnydale Funeral Home.

It's strange looking back because we know what's to come for the characters that we have grown to love. We know the fates of Angel, Joyce and Buffy. We know that shy retiring Willow becomes something else entirely. In this the show has really broken all expectations. It's managed to give its characters dimension without it appearing ludicrous. Looking back only goes to show how much they've changed in not only a realistic but also a touching way.

A great must have for any BTVS fan.
With the DVD of Season 1 out, this is a true collector's item.
Treasure it, it's going to be worth a lot.

Buffy Lover I am
I thoroughly enjoyed my introduction into the Buffyverse especially since I did not start watching the show until well into its third season. It was great fun seeing the characters interact and get to know each other as they battled the creatures of the dark. With this video I get to track the development of the Slayer, the Scooby gang, and everyone's favorite Watcher/Librarian, Giles. Can't wait to get my hands on another boxed set.

You Gotta' Love It!!!!!
I have always loved Buffy, since her first dusting, to the tragic events of Joyce Summers. This is a pair of my favorite episodes, the only others are "Hush" and "Prophecy Girl" Buy it!!!! you'll love it, trust me on this one! ... Read more

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Another Van Damme punchfest
Jean-Claude is at it again as a cop who goes undercover in the prison system to investigate a plot involving corruption among the cell guards.

The film heats up when Van Damme's arch-rival, a psychopathic killer who for some reason, which is never explained, can withstand bullets and other fatal moves, shows up at the prison and exposes him as an undercover cop.

If you're in for Van Damme, you know what to expect though this is a lot slower and less action-filled than a lot of his other features.

Van Damme takes it to a whole new level...
If you would of said Van Damme back in 1990,people would of responded he was in Bloodsport or Kickboxer which were simply martial art type of films.Van Damme stepped up to the level with Schwarzenegger and Stallone in this box-office hit.Even though jail movies have been done before like Stallones "Lockup" and Sean Penn's "Bad Boy's" Death Warrant took it into overtime,having a convincing villian in the "Sandman" and a believing hero in Van Damme.An undercover cop in jail?Dangerous if you ask me but Van Damme fights the odds and comes up victorious in an all out supercharged war.With fast pace kicks and fight sequences Van Damme is your ticket to nonstop action...

A LITTLE MEDIOCRE AT FIRST, BUT GIVE IT SOME TIME
A COP [VAN DAMME] IS ASSIGNED TO POSE AS A NEW INMATE AT A PRISON TO INVESTIGATE THE REASONS BEHIND A SERIES OF MURDERS THAT'RE HAPPENING AT THE PRISON. IT STARTS OUT KINDA BORING, BUT AFTER A WHILE, IT GETS BETTER. THIS MAY NOT RANK AMONGST THE BEST MOVIES THAT VAN DAMME HAS DONE, BUT IT IS A LOT BETTER THAN MANY OF THE VAN DAMME MOVIES THAT'VE CAME OUT IN RECENT YEARS. IT'S WORTH RENTING IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY SEEN THIS.

WOW!! Van Damne is in prison
I liked this movie, filled with a couple of fight scenes.At the end he fights the sandman,across Van Damne kicked his ass.This is a good slambanging Van Damne flick.

Van Damme in Prison!
Van Damme (immortal genius) goes undercover to investigate mysterious murders in a prison. That's the whole plot. How genius of the writers and director. He encounters "The Sandman" and fights him in front of the whole ward. "The Sandman" thought he was smooth by breaking a lightbulb and trying to hurt Van Damme with it. He didn't succeed and Van Damme kicked him with his trademark noise and facial expression. Ultimate appreciation for that lord. The man wouldn't go down; Van Damme tried everything, until an ultimate Van Damme kick sent him to destruction. Astonishing! ... Read more

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The third season of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer was marked by the arrival in Sunnydale of renegade slayer Faith (Eliza Dushku), a moody loner who seemed to like her calling just a little bit too much--she definitely got a certain pleasure out of staking vamps that went beyond mere job satisfaction. While Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) was always wary of Faith, the two developed a deep friendship and appreciative rapport--that is, until the evil mayor of Sunnydale (Harry Groener) tapped into Faith's dark side and lured her into his plot to take over the world, first as a double agent spying on Buffy, then as out-and-out nemesis. And as the mayor's ascension approached--which happened to fall on Sunnydale High's graduation day--Buffy and Faith's battles got nastier and nastier, as Buffy attempted to wrestle with her dark side (literally and figuratively), save the world and her friends, and keep her lover Angel (David Boreanaz) out of Faith's evil clutches. The season's pièce de résistance is the two-parter "Graduation Day," wherein Faith tries to kill Angel with a poison arrow, and the students of Sunnydale High prepare to do battle with a mutated mayor and his army of demons. The first episode features one of Buffy's best fight scenes ever, as Buffy battles Faith in order to provide Angel with the antidote--slayer's blood--that he needs in order not to die. The second episode (and season finale) is a clever nod to the anxieties that accompany anyone's high school graduation, as well as a resolution to the mayor's evil machinations. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Awesome!!!
Graduation Day Parts 1 and 2 are the best. You get to see how much Angel means to Buffy, you get to see a great fight between Buffy and Faith, and you get to see the best ending a video can have. This video includes:

"Graduation Day Part 1" Faith shoots Angel with a poison arrow. The only cure is Slayer blood. First Buffy tries to get Faith's blood, but ends up giving Angel her blood.

"Graduation Day Part 2" Buffy, her friends, and all the students of Sunnydale High School prepare to battle the Mayor and his vampires.

- Graduation Day Part 2 has the best ending you could ever imagine. You don't know what you are missing.

good
pretty good ending to season three where buffy bis gratudes but the in order to become a demond he distracts buffy by poisining angel pretty good finaly but not as good as the secon seasons.

Joss Whedon never fails to deliver the goods
This two-part finale to Series 3 of the hit show 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' is possibly one of the best finales ever made on a television series. But then I say that about each season ender. Here Buffy has to battle her dark side in the form of Faith, the pure slayer side of herself, the detatched non-human side of her personality. This is done in a startlingly wonderful battle sequence - the best the series has ever managed in fact.

Of course, this wouldn't be a finale without things falling apart at the seams elsewhere, a clever hyperbole on graduation. There's Angel dying from a poison arrow, Willow and Oz sharing their first night together, an awkward romantic experience and more than a few deaths. All this adds up to a real corker that's not only intelligent and superbly acted but also a roller-coaster ride of a trip.

The long-term fans (like me, lol) will appreciate the scene where Angel drinks from Buffy in a scene that is disturbingly close to a love, or even a rape, scene. There's also a message from Faith on things to come, something that was to confuse watchers for over a year until Dawn's arrival finally made it click into place. Looking back at this episode now, with Giles giving Buffy her diploma and the screen fading out from a yearbook which states 'The Future Is Ours' also manages to pinpoint not only the poignancy of Buffy's life (tragedy was on the horizon) but also the ultimate achievement of 'surviving', in this case literally, high school. Utterly magnificent.

Fantastic climax to season three
This double episode is a fantastic end to season three of buffy the vampire slayer. I'm not re-viewing this particular tape , but the British One (I'm From The Uk), of Graduation Day parts 1 and 2. I only just realised, that u guys in the states only have selected episodes released on video.Over in the Uk complete seasons 1-4 are out on video, available in collectable box sets, with 3 or 4 episodes per tape.Also we have complete seasons one and two on DVD! also in collectable box sets. with Joss Whedon audio comentries, and trailers,interviews. Weird that u guys can't get them yet! Maybe they will come out soon. In the mean time I strongly urge u to purchase this tape, with graduation day 1 & 2. !

"Graduation Day" for Buffy and the Scoobies, Adios to Angel
The two-part "Graduation Day" that ended the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer provides the final volume in The Slayer Chronicles, which focuses on Faith the Rogue Slayer joining the Mayor in his Ascension. Both parts were written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon. Part 1 has Faith shooting Angel with a poisoned arrow. The only cure is the blood of a Slayer, which sends Buffy after Faith for a fatal duel to the death. Part 2 finds Buffy having to deal with the consequences of her battle with Faith and the Mayor's Ascension, when he will turn into a 60-foot demon serpent. Also on the agenda is graduating high school, if only Buffy, the Scooby Gang and the rest of their class can survive the ceremony. The final note of fun is that after the dust settles, Angel will be leaving Sunnydale for good.

After ending the second season of Buffy with the two-parts of "Becoming," wherein the series reached its absolute height, it is still impressive to see what Whedon was able to come up with for season three. The idea of Faith as a Rogue Slayer was a good one all by itself, but putting it together with the Mayor's quest for eternal power was a masterstroke. We should stop being surprised by such things from Whedon, but we should not stop being appreciative of his efforts. The man does quality work. ... Read more

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The third season of Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer was marked by the arrival in Sunnydale of renegade slayer Faith (Eliza Dushku), a moody loner who seemed to like her calling just a little bit too much--she definitely got a certain pleasure out of staking vamps that went beyond mere job satisfaction. While Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) was always wary of Faith, the two developed a deep friendship and appreciative rapport--that is, until the evil mayor of Sunnydale (Harry Groener) tapped into Faith's dark side and lured her into his plot to take over the world, first as a double agent spying on Buffy, then as out-and-out nemesis. And as the mayor's ascension approached--which happened to fall on Sunnydale High's graduation day--Buffy and Faith's battles got nastier and nastier, as Buffy attempted to wrestle with her dark side (literally and figuratively), save the world and her friends, and keep her lover Angel (David Boreanaz) out of Faith's evil clutches. "Enemies" details Faith's attempts to seduce Angel away from Buffy, by stealing both his body (hubba hubba!) and his soul. Fearing what may happen to Angel if he crosses over to the dark side again, Buffy is heartbroken by Angel's conversion--or is she? The controversial "Earshot" (pulled from its initial broadcast due to its similarities to the Columbine massacre) is one of Buffy's best episodes ever, mixing pathos, humor, and suspense as Buffy develops the ability to read minds, and discovers someone is thinking very seriously about mass murder at Sunnydale High. Jonathan (Danny Strong), Buffy's nebbishy classmate who got his own Buffy "episode" the next year, plays a pivotal role. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Suspense and humour - everything you could ask for
Enemies - Here we see Faith in her quest to steal Angel's soul. Or is it that simple? Eliza Dushku's consistently brilliant performance as troubled Faith is especially brilliant here as she first conveys sorrow at Angel's rejection of here sexual advances and later taking solace in her villainous streak. This episode is also notable because we get to see Angelus again, which is always a treat. Obviously, there's no need to mention Sarah Michelle Gellar, who is outstanding as ever in her reaction to Angel's conversion. All three principal actors are particularly mesmerising in a pull-the-rug-from-under-you endings.

Earshot - This controversial episode was pulled in the U.S. due to its similarities to the Columbine Massacre. It's one of the best 'Buffy' episodes made - Jane Espenson is a true genius - as Buffy's new 'gift' to read minds is first used for humour before she's let into the trauma and insecurities of the entire school. It's totally involving, with several essentially supporting roles being given a full character with a matter of lines. Danny Strong as Jonathan is good value also, as the spurned geek. Plus, the ultimate message - that everyone, be they pretty, popular, or athletic, experience pain - doesn't seem cheesy.

Buffy and Faith become "Enemies" and delayed "Earshot"
The second volume in The Slayer Chronicles continues the story arc from the last half of the Third Season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer where Faith becomes a Rogue Slayer and joins with the Mayor in his quest for the Ascension. In "Enemies," written by Douglas Petrie, the Mayor arranges to steal Angel's soul as a way of distracting Buffy. The plan appears to work, especially when Angelus takes a liking to Faith and the pair begin torturing a captured Buffy. "Earshot," by Jane Esperson, was the infamous episode that the WB decided not to air the day after the Columbine tragedy. The plot has to do with Buffy killing a demon and ending up with the power to read minds. Before all the voices start to drive her insane she hears someone planning to kill everybody at Sunnydale High. However, the reason the network was nervous about the episode, which Sarah Michelle Gellar picked as one of her favorites because of what it says about surviving the horrors of high school, was Xander's off handed comment about sometimes thiking about opening up on the school with a gun.

"Earshot" is not really important to the Faith/Mayor story arc but it has to be included because it is a footnote to a national tragedy. The Vamp Willow episodes of "The Wish" and/or "Doppelgangland" might be more popular with Buffy fans, but you have to respect Whedon's decision to include these episodes. Still, it would be nice if they filled in some of the gaps from the first three seasons by having tapes focusing on Willow, Xander, Giles, etc., the same way they do with the paperback novelizations of episodes. ... Read more

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Giles and Buffy have to deal with the evil that is Angelus
This tape offers up a pair of emotional episodes from the second season of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." In "Passions" Angelus provides Giles and the rest of the gang with chilling proof of why he was the most vicious vampire of his day. Even after Angelus' shocking murder of Jenny there are two unforgettable scenes: the first when Giles comes home and finds Jenny's corpse in his bed and the second when Buffy confronts the grief stricken Giles. Then in "I Only Have Eyes For You" we get to see how good former Emmy Award winner Sarah Michelle Gellar and relative neophyte David Boreanaz are as actors. Buffy and Angelus are possessed by the restless ghosts of a male student and the female teacher he loved. But the twist is that the genders flip when the unhappy lovers take possession of Buffy and Angel. One of the best acting moments in the entire series, all setting the stage for the shattering two-part finale of "Becoming."

`Passion' & `I Only Have Eyes for You'
Passion is one of the best Buffy episodes I have seen. It starts with a voice over from Angelus which manages to capture both the passion of his feelings for Buffy, whether it be hatred from Angelus, or love from Angel, and the menace which builds throughout the episode to the shocking method Angelus uses to ensure he stays without a soul. In addition, the episode has an angle of vuyeuristim which adds to the menace of the whole episode. Angel has always had a tendancy to be laconic, with the result this episode gives a greater insight into the way he feels for Buffy and the way he thinks than anything we have seen or heard from him before.

The events in `Passion' and the emotional backlash they cause, make the story of the teacher and schoolboy lovers in `I Only Have Eyes for You' far more poignant than they would have been as a stand alone episode. The Buffy/Angel story mirrors the teacher/schoolboy love affair, and the role reversal with Buffy taking the role of the boy and Angel as the female teacher is an interesting twist. The whole episode is beautifully acted right through to the end when Buffy realises she can forgive and move on, and the revulsion Angelus feels over the emotions for Buffy the possession stirred within him.

These are two wonderful episodes, superbly written and beautifully acted.

Buffy & Angelus in "Passion" and "I Only Have Eyes for You"
Of the three tapes in this boxed set from the second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, this is certainly the weakest of the three, but that is only because Volume 1 offers the "Surprise" and "Innocence" episodes where Angel turns into Angelus after making love to Buffy and Volume 3 offers the two-parter "Becoming" finale. Given that this particular collection specifically focuses on the Buffy-Angel relationship rather than being simply the best episodes from that second season, the pair of episodes on this tape are the perfect choices.

Of the six other episodes featuring Angelus, Whedon picked the perfect two to bridge the beginning and end of this epic: "Passion," with the brutal death of Jenny Calendar offers a pair of emotional scenes, first when Giles discovers Jenny's body in his bed and when an agonized Buffy angrily confronts Giles about his reckless attack on Angelus. "I Only Have Eyes for You" finds Buffy and Angel caught up in the lives (and deaths) of another pair of star crossed lovers, and offers a painful reminder of the feelings they had for each other before things went so horribly wrong.

Because these two episodes make sense only in the context of the return and departure of Angelus, there is little reason to have this particular tape without the rest of the set. This collection perfectly captures the whole Angel/Angelus story arc. Furthermore, "Becoming, Part 2" is one of the 10 best television episodes I have ever seen in my entire life (and I watch a LOT of television).

Buffy & Angel Chronicles Vol. 2
I was so happy when my Buffy and Angel Gift Pack arrived- three cassettes! Since I'd only read BTVS books and none of the episodes (no cable), my expectations for these 6 episodes were quite high. Now, all I have to say is: It was everything I hoped it would be and more.

The Second Volume contains 'Passion' and 'I only have eyes for you', and is light- medium blue in colour.

In 'Passion', Angel has lost his soul, but has gained an obsession: terrorizing Buffy. When she learns he has been sneaking into her home and the homes of her friends, she sends Giles to Jenny Calendar for help. Perhaps Jenny might also restore his soul. But the demonic Angelus doesn't want his soul back, and making sure Jenny will never cast the spell falls right in line with his plan to bring Buffy grief.

In 'I only have eyes for you', Buffy stops a bizarre shooting in the school hallway, then is later momentarily transported back to 1955, when a student in love with a teacher shot her, then himself. When the school janitor kills a teacher in exactly the same way. Buffy realizes that people at Sunnydale High are being forced to reenact that murder. Determined to end the curse, Buffy lets herself be possessed by the ghost...which unfortunately puts her face to face with her one true love: Angel.

Vol. 2 isn't as great as Vol. 1 & 3, but helps along the story and adds in those small important details. You realize that Angel truly has turned evil when he kills Jenny, and that his cure is lost forever (till Vol. 3, that is). You also see how Buffy has to come to grips with what has happened and her own inability to forgive herself.

I still think it's better to get the Gift Pack than the individual tapes because the experience won't be the same. You're worth it so don't cut yourself short.

Mediocre Buffy
I love the Buffy-Angel romance, but I don't think I would have selected these two episodes as among the best. "Passion" has an annoying voice over in the beginning, although I respect the show's director for being willing to take risks with their characters (I don't want to spoil the ending here but it's gutsy). "Only Have Eyes for You," I'm afraid, is a bit derivative. Haven't we seen enough television shows about teen-age guys being seduced by their teachers? That's the biggest element of fantasy in this episode, I'm afraid. The magic stuff pales in comparison. ... Read more

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ROAD RAGE
There comes a time in viewing a movie, that no matter how intense it is, how good the performances, there's still the fact that it is lurid and manipulative. THE ROAD KILLERS is one of those movies. Although receiving top billing, Christopher Lambert doesn't have as much screen time as the true "star" of the movie---the maniacal Craig Sheffer. The popular scenario of revenge after some loonies kill a close friend propels us into scenes of cruelty and sociopathic violence. The senseless murder of several of the characters, both good and bad, only mirrors the apathetic stance we as a society have come to hold in terms of violence.
One huge plot development that makes no sense: why does the sheriff handcuff Lambert to the pole in the jail and then run off alone against a psycho like Sheffer? It's illogical and unexplained.
Sheffer does a nasty turn as the ringleader; young Josh Brolin and David Arquette play his useless sidekicks.
The ending is fitfully apropriate, and yet, only underscores the senselessness or the need for such a movie.

an OK movie
This movie is really pretty typical. A family gets terrorized by bad guys. A lot of people get shot or have their heads bashed in. It's nothing that hasn't been done before. It probably only deserves about 2 stars, but I gave it an extra one because I like Christopher Lambert. The movie isn't bad though. If you don't mind a lot of violence in movies, then it's worth watching.

Road Killers:Good vs. evil on the highway!
The Lerolland's family vacation turns into a nightmare when a mischievous car gang stalks them at high speed for apparently no reason, other than the gang's leader, Cliff, is a bit mentally unbalanced and will do anything for a thrill. The "mischeif" goes too far and turns deadly. The plot has as many twists and turns as the highway in this film. You never know what will happen next. What does happen is always shocking. When the heroic head of the Lerolland family and Cliff meet, "head on", be prepared for one of the coolest film finales ever...it's definately rewind worthy! If you are a Craig Sheffer fan, as I am, you know that no one delivers "crazy" better than Sheffer! His portrayal of "Cliff" gives a whole new meaning to the word psychotic. He will make your skin crawl! His pursuit of The Lerolland's is merciless. I find Sheffer to be a very under rated actor these days. He has portrayed a vast range of characters and makes them quite believable. "Cliff" is one of my favorite Sheffer characters, and is played to creepy and absolutely terrifying perfection! Lambert is excellent, as always, as Jack Lerolland, the man who goes to extraordinary lengths to save his family. I loved the way Lambert portrays "Jack", as both sensitive and strong. He is an apt adversary for the demented "Cliff". The screen chemistry between the two is superb! I also enjoyed discovering a young Joseph Gordon Levitt(best known as "Tommy" on "Third Rock from the Sun"). Levitt proves that he can do more than make you laugh...he will break your heart as Richie. I really enjoyed this movie. Not only because two of my favorite actors are in it. Because it is loaded with non stop action and excitement, and will make you feel as if you are behind the wheel with The Lerolland's! ... Read more

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Buffy & Angel Chronicle Vol. 1
This video shows the two episodes "Surprise" & "Innocence". In the first, it's Buffy's 17th birthday, when Angel gives Buffy her claddagh ring and they have sex for the first time. In "Innocence", we see the effects of this as Angel reverts to the dark side and snubs Buffy, who is understandably devestated. However, she and her friends still manage to vanquish the Judge, brough forth by Spike & Drusilla, to destroy the world.

LOVE BITES!
I would've gave this tape a full five stars if there wasn't something that bothered me in the two episodes featured on it. The thing that bothered me was the ridiculous sub-plot of the 'Judge.' These episodes didn't need it. These would've been better if they held more substance on the Buffy/Angel relationship.

What is even more annoying is Xander inflitrating a military base to obtain a weapon to kill the Judge. The creators get around this by saying that Xander can do it as he remembers the layout and protocol for the base from the Halloween episode in which he turns into a soldier. One question, if he can remember all that, why can't he remember to fight like a soldier instead of getting his butt kicked all the time?

Overall though, these two episodes are good and they're both wrapped up neatly with the end scene. You'll see what I mean...

All Buffy fans should buy this tape but if you're not, the whole 'judge' subplot might not be some people's cup of tea. I say this as there's a lot more Buffy episodes available to buy that are ten times better than these featured here!

Buffy gets her birthday wish and then things get really bad
The Angelus story arc from the second season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that is captured so perfectly in the three volumes of The Buffy & Angels Chronicles begins with the double punch of "Surprise" and "Innocence" and the transformation of Angel into Angelus after his Faustian moment of true happiness. Angel's final tragic confrontation with Buffy in "Becoming, Part 2" had been a long time coming, set up by Josh Whedon the first time the starcrossed lovers met, and confirming once and for all that Buffy is one of the best series on television.

"Surprise," written by Marti Noxon and directed by Michael Lange, is the calm before the storm. On her seventeenth birthday Buffy has been having prophetic dreams again (never a good sign). The Scooby gang learns that Spike and Drusilla are trying to reassemble the Judge, who was dismembered long ago because he cannot be killed "by any weapon forged." We learn that Jenny Calendar is really Janna, a member of the Romany gypsies that cursed Angel and restored his soul. Warned by her uncle that Angel is becoming too happy, Jenny gets Angel to agree to take the arm of the Judge on a long ocean voyage. But when vampires recapture the arm and complete the Judge, Angel and Buffy spend the night together. The episode, in which Angel finally tells Buffy that he loves her, ends with only a hint of what has happened, a subtle change in Angel as Buffy lies sleeping. (Note: There was a scene cut from this episode in which Jenny and Giles talk have a very serious talk about Buffy that you can find in the first volume of "The Watcher's Guide.")

In "Innocence," written and directed by series creator Josh Whedon, Angel has lost his soul and Angelus is back big time, joining Spike and Drusilla in their effort to destroy the world with the Judge. At first Angel just blows off Buffy, but after he attacks Willow and the Slayer forces the truth from Jenny, the truth is out and everybody has to start dealing with the consequences. Angelus decides he is going to torture Buffy the way he did Drusilla before he turned her. Buffy is not the only one with love life complications, as Willow catches Xander and Cordelia kissing and Oz rejects her offer to make out. However, the immediate concern is the Judge, and Buffy gets around the "no weapon forged" rule by adding a missle launcher to her arsenal. Getting a chance to take down Angelus at the end, she makes her point with the toe of her boot rather than a stake. She might regret that decision. (Note: The Judge is played by Brian Thompson, who played the Master's right-hand vamp Luke in the pilot episodes).

The Angelus story arc concludes brilliantly in the two-parter "Becoming" seasone finale. The nice thing about The Buffy & Angle Chronicles is that of the six episodes inbetween these bookend two-parters, they choose the two best--"Passion" and "I Only Have Eyes For You"--for inclusion in Volume 2. Together, the episodes on these tapes represent the heart of soul of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy & Angel Chronicles Vol 1
I was so happy when my Buffy and Angel Gift Pack arrived- three cassettes! Since I'd only read BTVS books and none of the episodes (no cable), my expectations for these 6 episodes were quite high. Now, all I have to say is: It was everything I hoped it would be and more.

The first cassette contains Episodes 'Surprise' and 'Innocence', and is coloured in red shades. In Surprise, it's Buffy's 17th birthday, and her friends are planning a surprise party. Buffy's feeling far from festive. Her feelings for Angel have become too hot to handle, and her sleep is disturbed by nightmares of his death. In those dreams, Drusilla and Spike are planning a party of their own. When Buffy learns they're assembling the body of a demon called the judge, she and Angel must crash that party to stop the destruction of humanity.

In Innocence, the evil Angelus is back. After one moment of true happiness with Buffy, Angel's curse is broken and he is once again the demonic Angelus. It's now like the old times with Spike and Dru, who have assembled The Judge and plan to destroy the world. But Angelus has his own agenda: to torture Buffy, who had once made him feel human. Meanwhile, Xander comes up with a plan to destroy The Judge, though it' written that 'no weapon forged' can stop the demon.

BTVS Vol. 1 is a great introduction to the B & A Chronicles with an interview with Joss Wendon, the creator at the end of the two episodes. There are sub plots as well, including Xander and Cordelia, and Willow and Oz, as well as the true identity of Jenny Calendar as Yanna from a gypsy tribe.

I still think it's better to get the Gift Pack than the individual tapes because the experience won't be the same. You're worth it so don't cut yourself short.

Heart-breaking
This was probably the strongest, if most melodramatic, show up to this point in the series. "BtVS" has always been a satire of high school life, but it really hit its mark here. Buffy spends the night with the man of her dreams only to wake up and find out he's changed into an evil brute. Oh, it will break your heart. The fact that Buffy's mom is completely clueless is even sadder. The final scene will make you cry. Buffy, having been burned by an excess of desire, doesn't even have enough wishes left to blow out her birthday candles. "I'll just let them burn," she says. The scene closes with Buffy watching an old Robert Young movie on television with the heroine singing Benny Goodman's "Good Night, My Love." TV just doesn't get any better. ... Read more

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a film about mistaken idenitdy means this film is a mistake
Not at all a well done thriller boring and rather unclear about a young man`s visit to russia and is mistaken for a killer. Too many loopholes with the plot to be actually taken seroisley. A bad film all the way not worth anything to write about it. ... Read more

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While investigating the mysterious circumstances of a beautiful student's demise, a maverick skydiving instructor finds himself entangled in a murderous conspiracy involving Soviet spies and a lost shipment of gold. Logical it ain't, but this entertainingly daft thriller does offer some good-natured satiric riffs on standard action star conventions. Charlie Sheen (throughout most of the film, this not-especially-heroic hero displays the approximate intelligence of a bag of doorknobs) stars along with Nastassja Kinski in a welcome return after a long absence from the screen. Good fun for adrenaline junkies, with a boffo climax involving a midair escape attempt from a free-falling convertible. Writer David Twohy went on to direct Sheen in the considerably more accomplished The Arrival. --Andrew Wright ... Read more

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An exciting and worthy action movie
"Terminal Velocity" is without a doubt Charlie Sheen's best action movie so far and one of the best skydiving movies. It's a Cold War story about a sky-diving instructor (Charlie Sheen) who has a not so great record. He unwillingly becomes involved in a major Russian scam after one of his students (Nastassja Kinski) cheats death and makes everybody think that she fell to her death when really she didn't. Now they both must try to avoid running into the Mafia so they can have a chance to stay alive.

"Terminal Velocity" is an action packed and exciting action movie. It has a lot of thrilling and exciting parts to it such as when Charlie Sheen is inside a car that is free falling down to earth. The skydiving sequences in the movie aren't the only good parts to it, however. It also has other good action packed sequences while Sheen and Kinski are eluding and running away from the Mafia, and it has some gun-shooting parts to it as well. The plot might be a bit choppy in parts, but it's still easy enough to figure out and the acting in the movie isn't bad either.

If you like good action movies that are fun to watch and suspenseful at the same time, I recommend getting "Terminal Velocity."

Action movie that delivers
Terminal Velocity is an action movie and it passes the first critical test of the genre-its action scenes are plentiful and well staged.The adrenaline rush of the quality action movie is here present and correct with plenty of moments that leave a viewer on the edge of the seat.
Charlie Sheen plays Brodie ,a flying and parachute instructor one of whose pupils is presumed killed while on her first parachute lesson.He is suspicious and discovers that his pupil is not only very much alive but is involved in a plot to prevent the Russian Mafia getting their hands on a gold shipment and thus further destabilising the newly emergent Russian state.The pair are pusued by the villains and there are car chases,aerial stunts (the last one in particular is stunning)and shotouts galore before the final resolution.
The problems start when the action stops -which is not very often.Sheen sleepwalks through the role and there is zero chemistry between him and Natassja Kinski as the KGB agent he becomes involved with.It is left to the bad guys as played by James Gandolfo and Christpher McDonald to steal the acting honours ,while the writers ability to write good dialogue lags well behind their ability to set up action scenes.
When the action is gping on -4 stars ;when the pace slows -2 stars.

PUT ON YOUR SEAT BELTS !!
I watched this film for the first time during a long distance plane journey, many years ago and I just had to rewind the tape and watch it all over again as the film just enthralled me.
It is far superior to many action films that have done better than this at the Boxoffice.
Charlie Sheen and Natassia Kinski have great chemistry and the dialogues between them are really funny and engaging.
The director Deran Serafian does a great job of keeping the action, suspense and the story moving along at a fast clip and the tongue-in cheek humor goes a long way to keep everything in perspective.
Trust me and jump in for the ride, you won't be disappointed.

hold on
a great ride, but Sheen seems misplaced in this one. Nastassja Kinski has never been sexier and awesomer. thrilling and action packed. the end with the windmills is the higlighted showdown

The SQUAD
What a milestone. BRILLIANT film. Ditch Brodie is the greatest of all skydiving he-men. Team this specialist of the air up with Gabe Cash (land), Casey Ryback (sea) and Special Agent Johnny Utah (land, air AND sea- he's a surfer remember) as the ultimate early 90s American League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (the "Squad" for short). Make Bill Blazejowski their manager (why? cuz he's the best character in cinema history & besides Keaton needs the work). Set them against a gallery of rogues including Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, Powers Boothe's Joshua Foss, Christopher Walken's Max Zorin and Kurtwood Smith's Clarence Boddicker (you know, the muscle) for the perfect match between good & evil. Package & sell it to Hollywood for a cool $100 million: I guarantee they'll make it back the first weekend, for who could resist? Long live Tripod. ... Read more

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Good movie hurt by video format.
It is a shame Gunmen didn't get fair treatment when it was brought to DVD. Originally shot in 2.35:1 widescreen, the DVD and obviously, the video are only available in 1.33:1 full TV screen format. Almost half the picture is missing, and it shows. Even ignoring the lush scenery cut off, too often the characters' faces are missing from the frame. Even worse is that the DVD transfer is rotten. It may have been from a S-VHS master from what it looks like. It is full of film grain which compresses awfully on DVDs, making the entire movie look muddy.

This is a terrible shame because Gunmen is a fun, lightweight flick of two guys, one good, the other bad, forced to work together against a common enemy. There are many funny one liners, and the action scenes are pretty good, though low budget. Denis Leary is always fun to watch when he's angry or evil, and he's almost always both in Gunmen.

Horrible
Mario is a cop who is looking for some drug money. It was a waste of time for me to watch this. IMHO it was just poorly put together.

Congratulations Artisan, You've Ruined Another Great Movie
Gunmen is one of my favorite action movies, it's got great scenery, action galore, a fast pace, and great performances, especially from Denis Leary, who steals the show as villain Armor. However this DVD really hurts the film. It's presented in pan-and-scan with poor quality and so-so sound, and has no extras. Artisan ruined another great movie called Joshua Tree (or Army Of One, as the DVD cover for that movie incorrectly states) with the DVD, which featured a similar DVD transfer (very poor). I'd wait for a re-release with a better transfer and sound and with the film in it's OAR plus with some extras, like a commentary and making-of featuret