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Fahey sharpens skills in "Virtual"
Jeff Fahey (Darkman III, Lawn Mower Man) has been making movies since 1985. He has put time and effort in his characters, starring in 42 films since 2000. He can be a vicious gunslinger (Silverado) then turn around and be a totally polished gentelman (Outback, later released as Wrangler). This ability to put himself in his character's skin makes him an interesting study. That's why he works so well in "Virtual Seduction". He portrays a ruderless man lost in fantasy. He's fueled by love, regrets and heartbreak over the death of his lover. But living in fantasy has it's price. Though not a big-budget film, it's entertaining and Fahey makes us empathize with his character's need to have another chance. Worth a look both to see this actor's skills and view a good sci-fi thriller.

Virtual Seduction - Reality Is Not An Option
Paris Is The Ideal Lover: Kind, Passionate, And Beautiful, But She Is Dead..Paris Is The Victim Of A Brutal Murder Wittnessed By Her Boyfriend...This Film Illustrates The Dangerous Addiction Of Too Much Virtual Reality...Test Subject Liam (Jeff Fahey) Finds Himself Prefering The Simulation Of His Deceased Girlfriend To His Flesh And Blood Love Laura (Ami Dolenz)...Fortunately, Laura Is Not Willing To Give Up To A Computer Generated Reality Quite That Easily...She Must Stop Him Before He, Himself Chooses To Join Paris In The Simulated World Permantly... ... Read more

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Highlander hit full stride here.
The TV series Highlander hit full stride here.

When Highlander arrived on TV, it started out with a good concept (taken from the first film, primarily), a real hero (Duncan - played with great self-assurance by Adrian Paul), but some bumps in the road that gave it a TV feel. This is evident in the first season, as the episodes are hit and miss, and the show wasn't operating on all cylinders until near the end of the season.

In the 2nd year, Highlander hit full stride, and with each successive episode, the series became more compelling. Many episodes from that year are excellent. The full Highlander team had to have known they had a winner, and the creative energy is high. These were the shows that solidified the fan base the show would ultimately have.

The 3rd season picked up right where the second took off, and by now Highlander was thriving, if in relative obscurity. The show had a level of synchronicity and often intensity, that made the very most of the concept. The actors (again, espeically Paul) the writers, and entire crew were obviously very inspired, as they turned out one excellent episode after another. Many of them masterfully interweaved.

The 4th season kept the pattern going. Adrien Paul, by now, WAS Duncan MacLeod - The Highlander. And the Highlander team continued with exploring characters, and changes. While the concept was limited (who will Duncan meet from his past this week?) because of what the cast and crew had working together - the show continued on putting out either excellent, or good shows, with the only flaw being the previously mentioned predictability.

The 5th season found the writers trying to vary the previous season's problems. With many espisodes Duncan more reserved, and sometimes mystical elements involved (which turned some fans off). But the professionalism continued.

By the 6th season, the show was hit and miss, and it seemed at times like it was soon to reach the end (which it did). The final episide was somewhat sentimental, but at the same time, fittingly obscure.

Highlander - Raven continued with the charming character of Amanda. But without Paul, the series didn't have the same backbone, and ultimately waned.

Adrian Paul would later reprise the Duncan MacLeod role in the film Highlander: Endgame, which is the best sequel as the films go (and on par with many TV episodes), but alas, the film did not fair well at the box office, as the previous sequels (2, and 3) were so bad, the mainstream stayed away. ... Read more

Description

A 747 filled with passengers is struck by lightning in mid-flight. The explosion kills the pilot and co-pilot and sends the airliner into a deadly nose dive.As terror fills the cabin, a flight attendant and two heroic passengers race to engage the automatic pilot, saving the lives of 400 people... for now.But with the plane's fuel tank leaking and no one on board qualified to land the jumbo jet, the Air Force is faced with a grim decision: Shoot the plane down over a deserted area or hope they find a solution to save the plane before it crashesinto a major city risking thousands more deaths. With time running out, a few ordinary people must do the extraordinary to save Flight 115 from disaster. Kate Jackson headlines an all-star cast in this explosive drama that features Ed Marinaro, Robert Guillaume, Erik Estrada and Maureen McCormick. ... Read more

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Good story but poor production.
I like movies about airplanes and because of that I have several of these movies and one of those is this one.
The cover and the tittle of the movie make you think it's good but there's nothing good in it.
The story is interesting but what makes the movie very bad, is the poor, poor production. The set that it's supposed to be a Boeing 747 with 400 people looks like a very small plane (you'll only see inside the airplane like 25 people during the whole movie). The special effects are terrible, you'll see the airplane fyling but no with a close image and you'll see it like for 2 seconds. The airplane that they use changes from name and colors all the time, then when something good is going to happen they just change the image and put the sound so they wouldn't make a scenery for that scene. Anyway if you like a good movie, just don't get this one, you'll get bored because as I said. The story is interesting but the special effects are so bad that you'll get bored.
Finally I'd like to say that I don't understand how Kate Jackson (Charlie's angels) acepted to be in this low budget movie with all the success that she had in her career.

total utter nonsense!!!!!!
this is pure drivel!!!!!clearly there was some kind of argument behind this film;like the director wasnt given enough money to make it,so he thought,you know what,im going to spite the film company by making a hideousely awful film,that'll show them.the "plot",if i can re-tell it without vomiting,is thus:a plane is struck by lightning,and kills all the pilots..............i kind of lost what was going on after that......the ending,if there actually was one,was that whatever predicament they were in,they got out of.where can i begin?????clearly no one involved with this project has any knowledge of basic physics,as they'd have pointed out that this ISNT POSSIBLE!!!!!!!!!im a little bit rusty on my physics,but isnt it called a faraday coil???if not then forgive me,my minds a little indestinct,but the main point is a bolt of lightning wont pass through a plane. "what about the glass,it passed through the glass window!!!" you bark smugly,well thick glass used for this wouldnt allow electric current to pass through it.think about it people,you ever been hit by lightning indoors??have you ever heard of this happening in real life before??NO,BECAUSE IT CANT!!!!!! well done,you're learning.anyway,enough of the banter,the film struggles from then on in.for some bizzare reason the plane operated by a laptop,the cable(??!!) for which has broken.it only works by some guy holding it with venom.factor into this some wierd pregnant woman type nonsense,some shouting passengers/helpful people arguing rubbish,a hint of romance between a "criminal" and a "female human being",and you have this godawful tripe of a film.some wonderfully hilarious moments.guy says "i skipped bail","are you a criminal?" she asks!!!!!! well of course he is you stupid fool,he just told you!!!! any time there was "turbulence" the camera was wobbled about a bit,and the "actors" moved around unconvincingly.the terrible news report segments,where hilarity prevailed every time.the bit when the dog jumped out the car,that was brilliant!!!!he pushed it over a bit then it was half dead...then later he gave the oxygen mask,great!!!!! all the scenes involving the radar room,they were something else!!!!the ending also,the rubbish CGI aeroplane,what a laugh!!!!i could go on and on and on,pointing out rubbish but funny things about this film,but i think ive said enough.in short,dont come to watch this if you want a coherent engaging film.but if you enjoy laughing through mind-bogglingly bad trash,then this is definately for you!!!! i laughed nearly all the way through it,so at least it was entertaining.1 out of 5.

Do Not Expect Too Much
You may enjoy this movie, if you know nothing about the airplane, or if you are extremely weak for machinery.
This movie has no reality from the beginning to the end.
Plot is poor.
I do not recommend this.

What could have been good went downhill from the start!
While films about airplane disasters and hijackings have gotten more and more unpopular, this is probably a good example of why. When I saw the ad for this on TV, I thought "oh cool, lightning strikes a plane... must be some interesting story"... WRONG! The film is not at all believable. The outside shots of the plane differ throughout the movie.. I think I counted 3 different styles. A laptop controlling a 747? A wire hanging through the cabin after the lightning forces the plane to react violently?

I'm a fan of the Airport films, and I liked recent ones like Executive Decision, the first Turbulence movie, and a few others in this genre. But this film was a big disappointment. Kate Jackson's performance was credible, but the remaining cast was pretty terrible. There's too many plotholes and credibility faults to recommend this film. If you want a good air-scare film, check out one of the Airport films or one of the ones I mentioned.

I give this film 2 stars because, while it did have too many faults and isn't really worth watching when there are other films to choose from, the film had it's few moments of holding my attention.

Check out another air disaster movie if you want to have an enjoyable experience!

double trouble
Royce Air International,flight 115 to London Heathrow is in trouble.A lighting strikes the cockpit during take off causing an electral fire which kills the pilot[Fred Henderson]and the rest of the flight crew.Laurie Ann[Kate Jackson]is forced to help the pasengers as she and Brett Young[Ed Marinano]race to engage the auto pilot. But when the aircraft starts to head west,the plane begins to lose fuel fast. On the ground the athorities must choose to shoot the plane down over a deserted area or try to find a solution before the plane crashes in a populated city causing 1,000 more deaths. With no radio contact can they save the 747-300 from disaster? ... Read more

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highlander-ish
It was a fresh, well-written episode although it contradicted the Highlander movies. This episode was fantastic and memorable.

But i'm glad to see the Highlander, immortals and other stuff still survive so the highlander fans' appetite will satisfied.

Highlander: The Gathering
AWESOME. After the firts Highlander movie in 1985, Connor MacLeod returns to action, as he realizes that he is not alone, and that he did not reaceived the Prize, but the Gathering, that Ramirez ones told him about, and the pursuit of the Prize has began in 1985, and it will be end until only one remains. So, Connor goes on search of Slan Quince, an evil and ruthless Immortal, who kills the mortal familys of other Immortals, trying to get them into his search, and winning them because of their phychical weakness (something like that might have happend to Connor in the past). And sfter his wife's death in 1987 by a car accident, and having left Ramirez's sword close to his grave (after he won the man who killed him - The Kurgan), Connor takes an old friend's "Silver Braid" katana, and goes on Seacouver, where he finds again his long-time friend and kinsman Duncan MacLeod, who was born 74 years after him. Duncan, who was also a student of Connor's, is living for the last 12 years with Tessa Noel, a artist. But now, Duncan must re-enter the Game, because if he don't, he must have to face the death of his girlfriend, Tessa.

This special pilot episode introduces to as Duncan MacLeod, a kinsman and student of Connor MacLeod, born in 1592 also in Scotland. Of course, Duncan's character is (not of course entirely) different to Connor's. Adrian Paul purposely made Duncan MacLeod a different man -- more passionate in most areas (love-making, a.o.) -- than Connor. He always wanted his character to be different from Christopher Lambert's character, as opposed to taking over an existing role and this has worked out well. For example: Unlike his kinsman Connor, Duncan has not always been such an active participant in the Gathering.  He lets other Immortals come to him rather than seeking them out. In any case, Connor and Duncan have a unique teacher-friend-student connection (and like Connor and Duncan SSOOO much more than the useles -but impresive- Methos or the boring Joe Dawson). Although, ieven 8 years after it first aired in Sci-fi Channel, this episode deserves many credits - The clothing, the music, the objet d'arts - all draw us in to what promises to be a visual feast. Clearly Connor and Duncan MacLeod are man of wealth and taste. The characters (and the actors they play them-espcially Chrsitopher Lambert and Adrian Paul) themselves are truly beautiful in the classic sense of the word. Slan stands out because he is so physically at odds with the beauty surrounding him (iven Kane in Highlander: The Final Dimension is better than him). He muddies and stains everything he touches. So - the episode satisfies me visually, emotionally and intellectually. Despite some seemingly silly things about the Game, it is enough of a good story to keep my interest. Especially when it flavors the mix with intimations of ethical dilemmas that will face the hero - in his friendships, relationships, obligations and beliefs.

The message is very clear to us - there is so much pain in these people's lives that they studiously seem to avoid letting people get too close to them. Duncan presents two distinct faces to the world. On the one hand he is the serious, no -nonsense business man. He rarely laughs and is very tight. But with Tessa he is a sensual delight. He nuzzles her neck continuously. He touches her and enfolds her and is joyful when he is with her.

So - at the end of this episode, we stand and watch as Duncan MacLeod sets off on his journey. Would I define it as ill-fated? No. He is immortal, as Joe will keep him reminding that in future episodes. He has his own path to travel, his own race to run. In this episode we see them all there, running with him or cheering him on. We know how many times he will fall and how many of those onlookers and supporters will falter along the way - or die.

But we also know, after Not To Be-the 119 and final episode, that Duncan will never, ever, give up.

For more Connor-Duncan interaction, wait until Highlander: Endgame (a sequel to the first and third Highlander movie, and Highlander: The Series) comes out in September 1st.

There Can Be Only One.... Remember that rule?
This first episode of the great TV serie, is by far one the bset episodes of the series, not only because Connor McLeod (the original Highlander, played greatfully by Christopher Lambert) is in it, making with his brief -but welcomed- appearence, a linkage the movies with the series (unlike others television shows, that they are just take the basic theme of the film, and transfered to the series, making with that a GREAT bastardisation of the film), and provides the Immortal universe to the next step. However, this episode (as the whole series does) is centered to Duncan McLeod, a clansmen and student of Connor McLeod, who was out of the Game, and with the help of Connor, he returns in it. Adrian Paul is wonderfull as Duncan McLeod, a character verry different to Connors. Richard Moll is just good, but could be better. This episode, one of the best of the series (along with "Watchers" "The End of Innocense" and others), can be easily called as "The Other Highlander 2", because is verry much better than this AWFULL movie. It has more story, and the developments of the characters are just great. Its easily a better sequel of the original movie than the "Highlander 2: The Quickening"

A surprisingly great transition from film to TV
I was determined to hate this show. I mean, the Gathering was over, almost all of the immortals had been slain, and suddenly there was another Gathering? Whatever. Still, though, the very first episode of this series won me over (and I'm not just saying that because Adrian Paul looks good!). This TV series based on the cult Highlander films does justice to the movies, by including Connor MacLeod in the first episode and continuing on with a very fascinating story. This time, the focus is on Connor's kinsman Duncan Macleod (Adrian Paul), a fellow immortal who has come out of "retirement" to re-join the "game." Duncan spends most of this first season battling various immortals, but at the heart of it is his various relationships with the people he cares about, both mortal and immortal. It displays the problems that immortals must face once they choose to love a mortal, in this case, his relationship with his girlfriend Tessa. They live and grow together as time moves on, proving that "Just one year of love is better than a lifetime alone." In addition to the great cast, there is also the fact that the original music written for the movie by Queen is kept in. That really adds to the authenticity of the piece. I love the TV show and miss watching it, so I'm glad that it's out on video. It's worth buying, trust me.

The student becomes the master
The Highlander Movie series has had many followers. However, for style and sensitivity, the TV series by far surpasses the its origins. Those who have seen the series and continue to watch the series on cable will agree that this series offers depth on many levels. My personal interests are the detailed costuming in the flashback sequences and the character development. ... Read more

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Scraping the barrel, but a good (if confusing) finale
When Highlander arrived on TV, it started out with a good concept (taken from the first film, primarily), a real hero (Duncan - played with great self-assurance by Adrian Paul), but some bumps in the road that gave it a TV feel. This is evident in the first season, as the episodes are hit and miss, and the show wasn't operating on all cylinders until near the end of the season.

In the 2nd year, Highlander hit full stride, and with each successive episode, the series became more compelling. Many episodes from that year are excellent. The full Highlander team had to have known they had a winner, and the creative energy is high. These were the shows that solidified the fan base the show would ultimately have.

The 3rd season picked up right where the second took off, and by now Highlander was thriving, if in relative obscurity. By now Adrian Paul WAS Duncan MacLeod - The Highlander. The show had a level of synchronicity and often intensity, that made the very most of the concept. The actors (again, espeically Paul) the writers, and entire crew were obviously very inspired, as they turned out one excellent episode after another. Many of them masterfully interweaved.

The 4th season kept the pattern going. And the Highlander team continued with exploring characters, and changes. While the concept was limited (who will Duncan meet from his past this week?), as such, we were introduced to the "dark side" of Duncan Macleod. If because of what the cast and crew had working together - the show continued on putting out either excellent, or good shows. While this turn was interesting, the somewhat dark side didn't always click with fans who saw Duncan as a role model and hero.

The 5th season found the writers trying to vary the previous season's problems. With many espisodes Duncan changing (often not using the sword at all), and sometimes mystical elements involved (which turned some fans off). But the professionalism continued.

By the 6th season, the show was hit and miss, and it seemed at times like it was soon to reach the end (which it did). The final episide was somewhat sentimental, but at the same time, fittingly obscure.

Highlander - Raven continued with the charming character of Amanda. But without Paul, the series didn't have the same backbone, and ultimately waned.

Adrian Paul would later reprise the Duncan MacLeod role in the film Highlander: Endgame, which is the best sequel as the films go (and on par with many TV episodes), but alas, the film did not fair well at the box office, as the previous sequels (2, and 3) were so bad, the mainstream stayed away. ... Read more

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Stepfanie Kramer is hot !
Ms Kramer has always been a gifted actress, and this movie only scratches the surface of her imense talents...still, she is so beautiful to watch, and she is so hot in this film! Sexy love scenes with Scalia.Even with the limited material, Stepfanie manages to jump off the screen.She can hold her own against the best of the best as far as Im concerned.

Entertaining cop movie for Scalia lovers
Quite an entertaining movie for a low production film. A "must see" film for Jack Scalia fans. He looks "HOT" in this film and is very sexy. There are several "steamy" love scenes that shocked me never having seen an R rated film with Scalia in it. Overall he does a good acting job playing a character that's rather twisted. One huge negative about this movie is the music. It's obnoxious and very dated.

TC Review
Beyond Suspicion was an entertaining movie, it's not going to win any awards but Stepfanie Kramer looked great and the plot was well done. If your a Stepfanie Kramer fan then it is well worth watching.

not bad - but not worth pay $80 for.
so so movie - not bad as a rental, but not worth $80 to pay ... Read more

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Fascinating Like a Train Wreck
With the variety of entertainment available on today's market, it is rare to find an action film that can actually hold a is even rarer to find one that does so simply due to the poor quality of the film. This movie is so utterly repulsive that one can't help but stare on, fascinated by the sheer lack of imagination, befuddled by the few snippets of dialogue that string together into a "plot" (and I use the term VERY loosley), and generally curious to see just how much worse the movie can get. This movie could be used as a form of capital punishment (as it seems repeated viewing could cause brain atrophy), except that such a punishment would most assuredly fall into the category of "Cruel and Uusual". Actually spending money on movies such as "Shootfighter 2" only encourages studios to produce more of its ilk. In short, not only would I recommend never watching this movie, but I would also recommend that any existing copies be destroyed.

Average martial arts movie
My only complaint is that I got this movie to see Bolo Yeung and he was really only in 2 fight scenes. It did have some good fights with the other guys though.

Good but not as good as the prequel
I saw this film because I'm a fan of Bolo Yeung. It compares well with his other films, especially those from Hong Kong in the 70's which often have poor film quality. The plot was nothing spectacular but it was original. The action scenes were very good. Yeung was mesmerizing in that respect, as usual. Overall I enjoyed the film, and recommend it. ... Read more

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Ms Bear - Great Movie , Great Animal & Nature Scenes
We really enjoyed this movie & the scenery & bears . A nice story with great soundtrack . Recommended to all . The bears & other animals are great & a credit to the trainers .

disaster
this film is a disaster. i feel sorry for all those involved. the only good work was done by the animal trainer.

ms. bear
This video was a pleasant surprise. All children ages 4 through 10 who are animal lovers will thouroughly enjoy this family film. This is very light-hearted family entertainment which teaches compassion for animals and their young. Parents of girls will especially enjoy this film since the main characters are sisters. Go girl power! ... Read more

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Changes in Highlander
A darker look at Duncan MacLeod, that showed variety in the show, if not it's best side.

When Highlander arrived on TV, it started out with a good concept (taken from the first film, primarily), a real hero (Duncan - played with great self-assurance by Adrian Paul), but some bumps in the road that gave it a TV feel. This is evident in the first season, as the episodes are hit and miss, and the show wasn't operating on all cylinders until near the end of the season.

In the 2nd year, Highlander hit full stride, and with each successive episode, the series became more compelling. Many episodes from that year are excellent. The full Highlander team had to have known they had a winner, and the creative energy is high. These were the shows that solidified the fan base the show would ultimately have.

The 3rd season picked up right where the second took off, and by now Highlander was thriving, if in relative obscurity. By now Adrian Paul WAS Duncan MacLeod - The Highlander. The show had a level of synchronicity and often intensity, that made the very most of the concept. The actors (again, espeically Paul) the writers, and entire crew were obviously very inspired, as they turned out one excellent episode after another. Many of them masterfully interweaved.

The 4th season kept the pattern going. And the Highlander team continued with exploring characters, and changes. While the concept was limited (who will Duncan meet from his past this week?), as such, we were introduced to the "dark side" of Duncan Macleod. If because of what the cast and crew had working together - the show continued on putting out either excellent, or good shows. While this turn was interesting, the somewhat dark side didn't always click with fans who saw Duncan as a role model and hero.

The 5th season found the writers trying to vary the previous season's problems. With many espisodes Duncan changing (often not using the sword at all), and sometimes mystical elements involved (which turned some fans off). But the professionalism continued.

By the 6th season, the show was hit and miss, and it seemed at times like it was soon to reach the end (which it did). The final episide was somewhat sentimental, but at the same time, fittingly obscure.

Highlander - Raven continued with the charming character of Amanda. But without Paul, the series didn't have the same backbone, and ultimately waned.

Adrian Paul would later reprise the Duncan MacLeod role in the film Highlander: Endgame, which is the best sequel as the films go (and on par with many TV episodes), but alas, the film did not fair well at the box office, as the previous sequels (2, and 3) were so bad, the mainstream stayed away.

What a brilliant series
Highlander is a wonderful series and season 4 is one of my favorites. Adrian Paul is magnificent as always but really puts in one of his best performances aa the Evil Duncan MacLeod.

Homeland is the first episode that was also directed by Adrian Paul and is set amongst the magnificent scenery of the Highlands of Scotland and shows what a great talent Adrian has not only as an actor but as a director.

Methos is also featured in several episodes along with Joe Dawson, with Amanda also making an appearence there is something for everyone.

Highlander is a great fantasy concept with lots of action and romance. I would recommend this series to anyone who likes action, fantasy and a little romance. ... Read more

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The best of the best...
Season 3 was the best season of Highlander the series. Introducing some new and important characters to the rest of the series. It is one of the most exciting, though I enjoyed all six seasons. We meet Methos and run into some serious villains. The season ends on a really exciting note with a two parter introducing Kallas, an immortal who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even at the sacrifice of all Immortals and Watchers. A must have for any Highlander fan, Or any fan of Historical Fantasy.

Arguably the best season
Season three is arguably the best season.

When Highlander arrived on TV, it started out with a good concept (taken from the first film, primarily), a real hero (Duncan - played with great self-assurance by Adrian Paul), but some bumps in the road that gave it a TV feel. This is evident in the first season, as the episodes are hit and miss, and the show wasn't operating on all cylinders until near the end of the season.

In the 2nd year, Highlander hit full stride, and with each successive episode, the series became more compelling. Many episodes from that year are excellent. The full Highlander team had to have known they had a winner, and the creative energy is high. These were the shows that solidified the fan base the show would ultimately have.

The 3rd season picked up right where the second took off, and by now Highlander was thriving, if in relative obscurity. The show had a level of synchronicity and often intensity, that made the very most of the concept. The actors (again, espeically Paul) the writers, and entire crew were obviously very inspired, as they turned out one excellent episode after another. Many of them masterfully interweaved.

The 4th season kept the pattern going. Adrien Paul, by now, WAS Duncan MacLeod - The Highlander. And the Highlander team continued with exploring characters, and changes. While the concept was limited (who will Duncan meet from his past this week?) because of what the cast and crew had working together - the show continued on putting out either excellent, or good shows, with the only flaw being the previously mentioned predictability.

The 5th season found the writers trying to vary the previous season's problems. With many espisodes Duncan more reserved, and sometimes mystical elements involved (which turned some fans off). But the professionalism continued.

By the 6th season, the show was hit and miss, and it seemed at times like it was soon to reach the end (which it did). The final episide was somewhat sentimental, but at the same time, fittingly obscure.

Highlander - Raven continued with the charming character of Amanda. But without Paul, the series didn't have the same backbone, and ultimately waned.

Adrian Paul would later reprise the Duncan MacLeod role in the film Highlander: Endgame, which is the best sequel as the films go (and on par with many TV episodes), but alas, the film did not fair well, as the previous sequels (2, and 3) were so bad, the mainstream stayed away. ... Read more

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Highlander Continues
When Highlander arrived on TV, it started out with a good concept (taken from the first film, primarily), a real hero (Duncan - played with great self-assurance by Adrian Paul), but some bumps in the road that gave it a TV feel. This is evident in the first season, as the episodes are hit and miss, and the show wasn't operating on all cylinders until near the end of the season.

In the 2nd year, Highlander hit full stride, and with each successive episode, the series became more compelling. Many episodes from that year are excellent. The full Highlander team had to have known they had a winner, and the creative energy is high. These were the shows that solidified the fan base the show would ultimately have.

The 3rd season picked up right where the second took off, and by now Highlander was thriving, if in relative obscurity. By now Adrian Paul WAS Duncan MacLeod - The Highlander. The show had a level of synchronicity and often intensity, that made the very most of the concept. The actors (again, espeically Paul) the writers, and entire crew were obviously very inspired, as they turned out one excellent episode after another. Many of them masterfully interweaved.

The 4th season kept the pattern going. And the Highlander team continued with exploring characters, and changes. While the concept was limited (who will Duncan meet from his past this week?), as such, we were introduced to the "dark side" of Duncan Macleod. If because of what the cast and crew had working together - the show continued on putting out either excellent, or good shows. While this turn was interesting, the somewhat dark side didn't always click with fans who saw Duncan as a role model and hero.

The 5th season found the writers trying to vary the previous season's problems. With many espisodes Duncan changing (often not using the sword at all), and sometimes mystical elements involved (which turned some fans off). But the professionalism continued.

By the 6th season, the show was hit and miss, and it seemed at times like it was soon to reach the end (which it did). The final episide was somewhat sentimental, but at the same time, fittingly obscure.

Highlander - Raven continued with the charming character of Amanda. But without Paul, the series didn't have the same backbone, and ultimately waned.

Adrian Paul would later reprise the Duncan MacLeod role in the film Highlander: Endgame, which is the best sequel as the films go (and on par with many TV episodes), but alas, the film did not fair well at the box office, as the previous sequels (2, and 3) were so bad, the mainstream stayed away. ... Read more

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He ain't called "The Dragon" for nothin'
I just sort of stumbled onto the low-budgeted, popular kung-fu action series, BLOODFIST. Mind you, after Bloodfist II, these movies bare no connection to each other, so after Bloodfist II, it really doesn't matter what order you watch them in.
Bloodfist IV:Die Trying was the first one I saw, and let me tell you, it quite literally kicks [rear-end]. Don "The Dragon" Wilson isn't as bad of an actor as his reputation might suggest, and he makes a very impressive action star. Every last fight in all the Bloodfist movies is fantastic, and Die Trying is no exception. The best one here is withou a doubt the one in the room full of tear gas. I own the first four Bloodfist movies, and
Bloodfist VII:Manhunt, and I'm relentlessly hunting down Bloodfist V:Human Target and Bloodfist VI:Ground Zero on the internet, as well as some of Wilson's other flicks, like Blackbelt and The Capitol Conspiracy. Trust me, if you enjoy the high kickin' performances of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Jean-Claude Van Damme, or if your'e familiar with legends like Bruce Lee, or his son Brandon Lee, Don "The Dragon" Wilson is right up your alley, and the Bloodfist series is a great place to start.

B-Grader with punch...
Okay, Im not really a martial-arts fan, fans of this movie, and I know they exist, will split into 2 camps. Fans of martial arts in particular Don Wilson, and bewitched male fans of female martial arts star Catya Sassoon, now tragically the late Catya Sassoon. The storyline is formulaic, Wilson works as a repo-man tied to a car junk-yard, and uses his martial-arts prowess to deal with occasional difficult clients who dont want their car repossessed. One day, during a car repo, Wilson encounters a tough customer in the category, a guy twice Wilsons size who is also a formidable martial-artist, and a mob-henchman as it turns out. This is certainly a good fight,right here, the second of many in the movie, the fights, to me, are convincing, Wilson and his opponents are all 1st class fighters. Wilson wins this one , after taking many hits, but the BMW he repos contains something of great value to a very nasty ruthless criminal gang with big plans. Wilson returns to his workplace later after dropping off the BMW earlier, to find his workmates and boss dead or dying,the gang he crossed with this particular repo have dropped by, his young daughter is tracked down and kidnapped as collateral for the as-yet unrecovered mob property, and Wilson embarks on a bloody bare-knuckles oddysey to recover her, aided by a GOOD woman, Amanda Wyss.
Now, there is also a BAD woman,deliciously shaking-hands bad, Lisa, played by Catya Sassoon, a martial artist, and star of 'Angel Fist'. In that, she was good, well, in BloodFist4, she finds her calling, is a ruthless tough high-kicking switchblade-slashing killer who steams up the screen and steals the show if you are a good boy who dreams of bad ladies,let me tell you. Wilson clashes with her twice, once when she impersonates an agency baby-sitter, and again right at the end, where they stage the films final martial-arts fight.Shortly prior to this,she disposes of two redundant mob goons by suddenly drawing her switchblade and slashing them as she shows them to the door, smiling evilly as they crumple gasping in front of her.She enjoys her work. In this scene, she is in black costume with thigh-high stilletto-heeled boots, with switch-blade tucked into boot. Did I mention she has a killer body, no pun intended? Anyway, she jumps Wilson running through a doorway and heaps some one-sided punishment on him, lots of high-kicks with those boots, a nice head-kneeing to a staggered Wilson, and at the climax, a ball-busting booted groin-kick with Wilson pinned against the wall, then, drawing her switchblade for the coup-de-grace, the tide tragically? turns........
Catya had cult-figure potential, based on this movie, I would have loved a rewrite remake with A.) more Catya action B.) better lighting, the final fight Ive described takes place in dark-lit gloomy background and with her dark attire,you are robbed of some detail.
To sum up, the story-line is familiar, the acting and script very ordinary though Ive seen worse, the fights are brutal and well-staged/well fought, but evil Lisas scenes may have you wearing out the rewind/slomo of your vcr....and even have you rooting for the baddie-ess. I did.

Great demonstration of a great woman
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Highlander The Series Vol 5
Vol Six is one of my favorites because of the background scenery.. the gardens and graveyards ...but is memorable for Adrian Paul's acting and closure to his life with Tessa...He drew me into the storyline so skillfully my emotions changed with his.. Tessa is my favorite leading lady...and we all miss her...Thank's for the opportunity to showcase my views along with being able to purchase it for replays in the future...Sincerely!Fleurs Deux ... Read more

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Billy Blanks is very physical - don't like his haircuts
Back in Action is a lot of physical action - which is great if you are looking for that kind of film. Billy and Roddy look good beating people up - and they make a good duo. Always hoping for something more emotional - like - Billy risks life to fight international martial arts expert to save mom from cancer...Billy is very talented in a pow - martial arts way - I just can't get into his haircuts - but having said that - the guy can jump higher in the air than most anybody -

Billy Blanks makes an action movie and action movie
Billy Blanks is the man who keeps thousands maybe millions of people in great shape. Combining that with the fact that he is a seven time world karate champion and has been in twenty movies all together it is exciting to watch. I don't have much to say really except for BILLY BLANKS, I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... Read more

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The Best Movie of All Time
Pledge Night is truly a masterpiece that will be a sure classic many years from now. The movie presents an all-star cast with exceptional story writing. Excellent graphics !!! The scenes are very scary and Acid Sid probably won an Oscar for his great performance. No movie lover can do with out this treasured classic. Don't miss buying this one!!!!

lame ending
This movie was made in 1990, however the special effects look circa 1982. For all you metalheads out there note that Anthrax provides the soundtrack. And... Joey Belladonna (lead singer of Anthrax at the time) plays the killer in this movie for a short bit. The killer's name is Acid Bath Sid. Plot: Guys pledge a frat and during hell week a pledge who was accidentally murdered 20 years ago comes to seek his revenge!

WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED?
Typical horror flick with a bunch of frats and a couple of sorority sisters being the victims...all dispatched in typical "stylish" ways...via electrocution, egg beater down the mouth (!), one guy drowned by having his head shoved in the body of the killer (!), etc. etc. Of course, like all bad movies, the ending is vague enough so that if this turkey makes it, there will be a sequel! Have your remote ready to speed up the film just to get to the good parts.

I'll try to save you
Don't even think about renting buying or touching this movie. It is probably the worst movie, any genre, of all time. Time spent watching this that i'll never get back. ... Read more

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Enjoyable action. Good hero story line.
McLeod returns from China only to have Richie tell him that Tessa is overdue. Driving to where she was last seen, a sheriff greets him with the news that three dangerous wanted men are in the area. Not waiting for the sheriff's men, he takes off to track Tessa's captors. Reading signs, he has a flashback of how he learned the ways of the forest and tracking silently. Fighting tiredness, hunger, the forest and time while running through the forest, he is captured and is killed. His sword is taken,too.

Painfully he resumes his quest. The youngest mountain man is captured and restrained. Caleb, the leader [who turns out to be an immortal] kills the second one thinking that he is trying make time with Tessa. Locked into battle with Caleb, Duncan must fight against his own sword and receives a serious wound from it. Nevertheless, he fights on to take Caleb's head. The lovers are reunited and the sheriff shows up with the captive young mountain man in tow.

The interesting thing that makes me chuckle is that while Duncan was running through the forest, he ended up barefoot, shirtless, and only his slacks and cloth strips around his forearms. He carried no satchel. Nevertheless, not having left the area yet, he appears in full typical Duncan wardrobe including footware. How did he get it?

These little glitches don't bother me. I enjoy that Duncan McLeod is presented as a real hero and not the anti-hero who breaks the laws with impunity such as we have frequently. He drinks coffee and juice in the early days and doesn't present liquor as a panacea for all woes. He doesn't smoke. He has to take care of himeself because he needs to have a clear head and a well toned body. Adrian Paul must have worked very hard on the sword scenes because he acts like it is a natural part of him. This makes the story more realistic. ... Read more

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Mediocre
I'm a fan of the highlander series since my childhood.
Howerver i disaprove with the ethnic view in this movie.
What i mean is... The only black person of (importance in this film is a perverted, evil sadist, played by Mario Van Peebles).
Another American minority group represented in this film is the latin american gang that tries to rob the white "hero" (christopher lambert) On top of this there is a asian woman that acts as a prostitute. This reminds me of the rasistic history america have. And rises the question if that is a expression of white supremacy?

Unusual twist to story in Bad Day at Building A
Duncan drives Tessa and Richie to the police dept. so she can pay up a stack of speeding tickets. (Tsk!Tsk!) He awakens from dozing and hears shots fired in the building. Tearing off to the rescue, he is captured at the elevator by the dangerous felon and his cohorts. As a hostage,he volunteers to be 'killed'. Now follows a cat and mouse hunt and seek as he dispenses each bad guy to win the war. The very tender side of Duncan is shown when he has to take on the responsibility of protecting and caring for a little girl whose father works in the building. [Literary license--who would take a little girl to his work and put her in a janitor closet as big as two rooms together and leave her there all day alone?] The story puts the SWAP team of the police in a bad light of conflict with the one in communication with the killer. The team itself is efficient.

I like the hero showing gentleness toward children and others involved as hostages. The psychology of the killer versus McLeod is excellent.

Four hundred years of adventures with the Highlander
If you are a fan of the martial arts,if you can enjoy the excitment of sword fighting,and the romance and adventures of four hundred years in the life of the Highlander, you will love the series staring Adrian Paul, a feast for the eyes as well as the imagination!

I recommend the series to everyone of all ages.

ESENTIAL
JOAN JETT ACT AND FIGHTS AND FINDS ROMANCE. SHE SHOWS UP IN A FEW SCENES IN LINGERIE. WHAT ELSE COULD FANS WANT? THIS IS A MUST-HAVE FOR JETT FANS. IT'S THE ONLY EPISODE I OWN. WHY? JOAN JETT!!! ... Read more

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Highlander -Season 1(Sea Witch/Revenge is Sweet)
I heartily recommend this video as either a entry into the special magic of Highlander or a must see for Highlander collectors. "The Sea Witch will give you my favorite part of Highlander, the historically accurate flashbacks. Adrian Paul has a gift for languages, and it shows. I like the vibe between him and the captain of the Sea Witch, it is delightfully sinister. "Revenge is Sweet" the second episode of this tape, hooked me and shaped me into a rabid Highlander fan many years ago. I was fascinated by Adrian Paul's agility and swordsmanship. It was a multi-layered performance, with a dazzling appearance by Vanity. ... Read more