Out for Justice

Starring:Steven Seagal, William Forsythe, Jerry Orbach, Jo Champa, Shareen Mitchell, Sal Richards, Gina Gershon, Jay Acovone, Nick Corello, Robert LaSardo, John Toles-Bey, Joe Spataro, Ron Brumbelow, Jack Cipolla, Chic Daniel, John Senger, Steve Taylor, Julius Nasso Jr., Diane Peterson, Ed Deacy
Director: John Flynn
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Young Libby Parsons (Ashley Judd) is happy as a clam, and why not? She's got a loving, successful husband (Bruce Greenwood), an adorable son, and an island home to die for. One morning, after a romantic sailing expedition with her husband, Libby finds herself covered in blood. Her husband's missing, the boat resembles a murder scene, and there's a knife on the deck. One might stop right there and call for help; Libby, however, takes matters--or, more specifically, the knife--into her own hands, and the moment she does, there's the Coast Guard. Faster than you can say frame-up, Libby's been charged with murder and jailed, with her young son stripped from her custody. It's all cut-and-dried, except for one thing: Libby's husband isn't dead, and she's about to track him down. And thanks to the Fifth Amendment's double jeopardy rule, she can't be charged twice for his murder.

Double Jeopardy has a singularly seductive revenge premise and, in Judd, one of the most seductive leading ladies to grace the silver screen in recent years. So then why does this thriller feel like it came from the bottom of the Lifetime television movie barrel? Instead of taking a gritty, hard-boiled approach, the film plays up all of Libby's mushy emotions--tellingly, the director here is Bruce Beresford, whose best film, Driving Miss Daisy, is as far from thriller territory as you can get. No matter how stoically or deviously Judd plays her, Libby comes across as a soccer mom with a slight taste for blood. Only in a few scenes, specifically when she tracks her wily husband to his new identity in New Orleans, does Judd get to strut her stuff, stealing an evening gown and crashing his charity auction. Most of the time, though, this thriller offers only a smattering of suspense. Well, at least like Libby, the filmmakers can't be condemned twice for the same crime. With Tommy Lee Jones duplicating his Fugitive role, as Libby's conscientious parole officer. --Mark Englehart

Customer Reviews:

Great movie.......2007-06-30

Ashley Judd is beyond beautiful. Tommy Lee Jones is one of my favorites. The story is creative and original. Great movie.

A Grain of Salt Review.......2007-05-22

If Ashley Judd is in the movie, I AM GOING to see it. Period. It could be a four-hour documentary on elephant bathing and I'm going to watch it if Ashley Judd makes an appearance. I say that only so that people considering my review can better understand where I'm coming from in my admittedly biased review of this movie.

HOWEVER....

I did truly love the plot of this movie. It could have starred Grover from Sesame Street and Jeff Phat from the Wiggles and I would have enjoyed it pretty much the same. (well okay maybe not, but still... the actors merely ADDED to a plot that was truly amazing.)

The plot can be summed up best with one of Ashley's more famous lines. "I can shoot you in the middle of Mardi Gras and they can't touch me..."

She'd already been convicted of a murder that had never even taken place. The guy faked his own death! And in the end, he learns a very valuable lesson... Karma is a witch... and so is Ashley Judd Scorned!

It's a fun, vicarious thrill ride, not an art film.......2007-05-21

Critics can trot out all the evidence they like: Gaping plot holes, legal inaccuracies, cliched improbabilities, etc. It doesn't matter. 'Double Jeopardy' was a surprise box-office hit in 1999 because it was exciting, had two immensely likable powerhouse leads, and one intensely despicable villain. Ashley Judd's passionate unstoppability in pursuit of Bruce Greenwood's bottomless evil kept viewers riveted till the last frame. They couldn't wait to see him get his payback. And that coffin scene was extremely intense in a darkened theater. It was the talk of the season!

Don't rent this. Buy it. You'll thank me later.

Double Jeopardy.......2007-05-07

This is third time I have watched this movie, I absolutely like the premise. LEE

One for the library.......2007-04-12

Two awesome stars, Tommy Lee Jones and Ashley Judd. This was a really good movie and one that is in my library.

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Delightful
"I'm Number 34 ~ When Vengence is Allied With Justice"
Love this show
Best film adaptation yet, but still not perfect
The Count

The Count of Monte Cristo
Starring: Gérard Depardieu , Ornella Muti , Jean Rochefort , Pierre Arditi , and Florence Darel
Director: Josée Dayan
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ASIN: B000BFJM26
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Product Description

Alexandre Dumas' THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO follows the adventures of Edmond Dant s (G rard Depardieu), a 19th-century French version of James Bond or Batman, a rich, ruthless, and suave purveyor of homemade justice. This French production goes all out, having the destinction of being the first filmed version of the newly restored unabridged version of Dumas' classic, which runs about 800 pages. The movie was filmed all over Europe, has a cast of thousands where even the extras are big names, and, with an original running time of more than six hours, doesn't leave out any detail from the celebrated novel.

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Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Delightful.......2007-06-27

This DVD deserves more than 5 stars. Is very fine making and pleasant. More indepth of the story. As European I was delighted to spend hours of
viewing this French version....WELL DONE .....

"I'm Number 34 ~ When Vengence is Allied With Justice".......2007-06-02

Note: French with English subtitles.

The French adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' released in '99 as a television mini-series is a daunting 6 six hour and 54 minute production that is at times a little challenging to stay with, but overall will prove to be a satisfying and enjoyable watch. Gerard Depardieu is superb as the brooding and calculating Edmund Dantes proving once and for all that he is truly one of the best actors in the world today. The locations and sets are magnificent, the acting excellent and the women beautiful (Julie Depardieu as Valentine, Florence Darel as Camille, Ines Sastre as Princess Haydee and Ornella Muti as the beloved Mercedes).

Word of advice, take your time to watch this feature over a period of several sittings. If you tire at any given point turn it off and come back again later, you'll enjoy the subtle nuances that permeate this extaordinary film much more if you're rested and focused.

My rating: 4 1/2 Stars.

Love this show.......2007-05-16

I saw this on TV and loved it. I taped it on VHS, with commercials, finally decided to purchase a DVD. Gerard Depardieu is wonderful in the part, I like that it's in French with subtitles, and it's of course a great story with all the elements.

Best film adaptation yet, but still not perfect.......2007-02-19

I'm a big fan of Dumas' The Count of Monte Cristo, and read an unabridged version (the penguin classics edition) about 2 years ago. As you can imagine, faithfully converting a 1200+ page novel to film, even a 6 1/2+ hour film, is extremely difficult.

Judging the film on its own merits, it probably would have earned 5 stars. Despite it's length, it really doesn't have very many "slow" parts and I enjoyed it quite a bit, watching it over a period of two evenings. There are a few cheesy parts (it seems somewhat low budget and/or cheesy at times compared to the hollywood films we're used to), but the overall piece is excellent. The acting was good and the subtitles didn't bother me a bit, although I've never been bothered by subtitles.

I am a little bit surprised, however, at some of the reviews stating how true this film is to the novel - there really are a number of completely unneccessary differences versus the novel.

For example, it completely glosses over the entire first 1/4 or so of the book, without developing the relationship between Dantes and his accusors, and between Dantes and Faria. They also unneccessarily changed the dialogue of several key scenes, such as with Dantes' controntation with Morcerf, which detracted somewhat from the story if only for those of us who have read the book (come on though, how could the director think he knows better than Dumas?). The worst offense, however, was the ending - they completely changed it! Now, I understand some of the differences versus the novel were necessary given the task of converting 1200+ pages to 6.5 hours, but many of the differences were quite simply unnecessary and detracted from the story - hence the reason for 4 stars instead of 5.

On the plus side, I think Depardieu's interpretation of Monte Cristo was quite good, if a little unbelievable (come on, in order to pull off masquerading as 3-4 different characters without anyone catching on would require somewhat nondescript features, i.e. near average height and build ... Depardieu sticks out like a sore thumb regardless of which disguise he's wearing). But his Monte Cristo isn't the all-knowing, invincible Monte Cristo from the novel, and I think that does make the viewer better able to relate to the character.

Overall - a good interpretation of a great story. It's not perfect, but it's probably the best film adaptation out there.

The Count.......2007-01-26

I am a Monte Cristo fan and I have all versions but one - the Richard Chamberlain version (anyone wanting to sell?) - and I rate this as good, although highlighting different parts of the original story. A fantastic and entertaining film.

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A must-see thriller!
Excellent R-rated movie
HIS revenge tops HER revenge, but it's a near thing...
Disclosure: A Good Suspenseful Thriller
Outstanding Book, Good Movie

Disclosure
Starring: Michael Douglas , Demi Moore , Donald Sutherland , Caroline Goodall , and Roma Maffia
Director: Barry Levinson
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Release Date: 1997-04-29

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Michael Crichton's bestselling novel was both a high-tech thriller and source of controversy with its hot-button plot about a man's charge of sexual harassment against a female colleague and former lover. The movie, directed by Barry Levinson, turned these issues into a prurient thriller gussied up in glossy production values, virtual reality computer graphics, and steamy sex between Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. Having cornered the market on roles for men whose brains are located south of their waistline, Douglas is well cast as the computer-industry guy who loses a plush promotion to the opportunistic Moore, and he's perfected the expression of paranoid panic. If you don't think about it too much, this is one of those films that can draw you into its manipulative web and really grab your attention. Disclosure is more entertaining than thought provoking (because the filmmakers basically danced around the story's potential controversy), but there's enough star power and visual glitz to make this an enjoyable ride. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

A must-see thriller!.......2007-04-18

Here's one of those must-see thrillers starring Michael Douglas who is a computer operator sued for sexual harrassment by a former girlfriend(Demi Moore). This is one thriller that Douglas was born to star in. His other great thrillers include FATAL ATTRACTION,FALLING DOWN,BASIC INSTINCT and A PERFECT MURDER. Moore also delighted fans in GHOST,INDECENT PROPOSAL,NOTHING BUT TROUBLE,NO SMALL AFFAIR and THE SEVENTH SIGN.

Excellent R-rated movie.......2006-12-21

Very entertaining movie, built around a powerful female who clashes with a family man in a hi-tech workplace.

HIS revenge tops HER revenge, but it's a near thing..........2006-10-29

Demi, hot as a pistol, gets promoted over Michael, whom she used to sleep with before he got married. She wants him back in her body, and becomes demanding about it. He spurns her after a brief slip into immorality, and then she sets out to get him fired. The rest of the movie tangles up corporate cowardice with executive power plays. Michael has a mystery helper who communicates only by e-mail, and eventually he figures out a way to nail Demi but good (not a sexual nailing!) In the end, his career survives but he gets a big disappointment, and Demi's career seems trashed, although we and she know that she will soon sleep her way to the top in some other tech company. The computer and phone technology shown in this 15-year-old suspense tale is laughable now, which is amazing. When I see a movie made in the 1940's, for instance, the old-fashioned cars and telephones really do not bother me at all, but you'll be surprised at how absurd the computers and phones seem in this film now.

Disclosure: A Good Suspenseful Thriller.......2006-10-18

Disclosure tells the story of Tom Sanders who gets sexually harassed by his new boss, Meredith Johnson, his former lover. Now the thing about Disclosure that will keep you watching is not just the tension between those two characters. You will know who from the two is right, you will know who is wrong, but it are the people around them who are making it difficult: they don't know who did it which leads to nice thrilling situations.

The casting of Disclosure is perfectly alright: Michael Douglas is perfectly cast as Tom Sanders and acts very good and believable. He shows us how a man in his situation feels very clearly and does that well-acted.
Demi Moore is maqnificent as the bad guy, or I mean Bad girl in this motion picture. She acts on a certain way that will make you know how dangerous the woman is she is playing, which is superb.

Even though Disclosure is not a Thriller with gunshooting, running and high speed pursuits, it fits perfectly allright next to those kind of Thrillers. Disclosure is at first a kind of sexual thriller with a highly erotic scene, but then goes to the level where it gets labeld a kind of office/court thriller. But don't worry, for the biggest part the film may take place in an office: it will put you at the end of your seat at some suspencefull moments.
It is greatly shot, professionally made, well-directed and has performances that are perfectly alright. The story is written by and based on the novel by Michael Crichton. He knows how to write those kind of thrilling stories as we all know, but some things you just see coming in this film. That is too bad, but still, you have to expect some of the unexpected, cause that will be present to.

Conclusion: Disclosure is a nice, well made, erotic and tensefull Thriller which also has some good dramatic moments. Recommended to Thriller fans, Demi Moore fans, Michael Douglas fans and to anyone else who wants to see a thriller where the situations get hot and out of hand.
Like the tagline of the film says: sex is power. In this film you will see that indeed, with a nice thriller edge to it.

Outstanding Book, Good Movie.......2006-08-02

The book 'Disclosure' by Michael Crichton was an amazing book full of suspense and hi-tech excitement. Intertwining the newest computer abilities (I love the way a big 'E' jumps out when the main character get an e-mail LOL) and taking the subject of sexual harrasment and going the opposite direction, this had movie written all over it. The resulting product by Barry Levinson is good but not great, more like 3 1/2 stars out of 5 if I had the option. I enjoyed it (albeit the movie is a bit dated at this point in time), but it probably could have been a little better, the cheesy score at times doesn't help the movie in the long run. Good chemistry by Douglas (man does he ever get to screw around with the cutest women) and Moore, this is a good film to sit back and take in, even though it is slow at times.

**** RECOMMENDED

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Classic STEVEN
Seagal's Best Action Flick
Out for Justice.
IT'S ALL IN THE EXECUTION! ------- RUSTY SAID YOU'RE DEAD!
REVENGE FOR HIS BROTHER

Out for Justice
Starring: Steven Seagal , William Forsythe , Jerry Orbach , Jo Champa , and Shareen Mitchell
Director: John Flynn
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: 0790740834
Release Date: 1999-05-18

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Steven Seagal has always been an awkward action hero. Initially, he had a certain amount of credibility thanks to his nebulous association with secret government agencies and mastery of aikido, which helped to excuse his bad acting. But as a self-righteous action hero in the vein of Schwarzenegger and Stallone (which helps to explain his bad acting), Seagal fell into unintentional self-parody faster and more dramatically than either of his two predecessors. In Out for Justice, Seagal plays Gino Felino, a Brooklyn-born cop known and respected by everyone--both good and bad--in his neighborhood. The worst of the neighborhood baddies is Richie Madano (William Forsythe), a crack-smoking killer who murders his partner and terrorizes the neighborhood. Technically, Felino is a terrible cop--touching evidence at murder scenes, stealing evidence, intimidating witnesses--but only by breaking those rules can he bring in this horrible criminal. As his soon-to-be-ex-wife discovers, he does everything because he cares too much. Julianna Margulies (ER) has a small but thankless role as Richie's hooker girlfriend, and Gina Gershon (Face/Off, Bound) has an equally thankless role as Richie's foul-mouthed, bar-owning sister. The movie plays like a vanity piece for Seagal, and in that vein, it is fascinating to watch. --Andy Spletzer

Customer Reviews:

Classic STEVEN.......2006-08-18

This is what I'm talking about.
This is the real steven, that you know won't pay attention to the red lights.
Excelent Classic steven, when I watch this movie I always rewind to the pool club fight.
Go steven Go, we got your back (eventhough I bet you can handle it by yourself).

Seagal's Best Action Flick.......2006-06-18

I think this movie is Steven Seagal's best. Let's face it, we watch Seagal for his awesome fighting techniques. "Out For Justice" has action spread evenly throughout. He is a man on a mission to do whatever it takes to take out the bad guys who killed his partner. Often action movies tend to turn to too much storyline and they get away from what makes action movies exciting. This one will not disappoint you! Plenty of great fighting...

Out for Justice........2006-06-15

This movie rocks!Rated R for strong violence and language,and for sensulalty and drug use.Canada:R

IT'S ALL IN THE EXECUTION! ------- RUSTY SAID YOU'RE DEAD!.......2005-11-12

This is a hard movie to describe, but an easy one to either love or hate.

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?:

This is a sort of continuation of the "Death Wish" and "Dirty Harry" movie franchises with a touch of Bruce Lee-esque action/values/motives making Steven Seagal as "Gino Felino" a new icon from the same mold as earlier star-driven franchises.

Felino plays an honorable, though troubled, man living in a corrupt and decadent world. When his partner and best friend is gunned down in the street in front of his family, Gino simply takes over the investigation and sets out to mete out justice, hence the title.

ITS ALL IN THE EXECUTION!:

Put aside logic before you tune into "Out For Justice". This is strictly a Steven Seagal fun-fest vehicle for his fans and for fans of the genre in general. This is supremely-captivating entertainment that will make you either cheer or wrench, but you'll have to see it to know for sure.

Richie Madano (played by William Forsythe} is a perfectly-contemptible nemesis for Seagal. He proves all too well the old adage that a hero is nothing without a worthy and despicable adversary. After the continuation of Madano's crack-crazed "my last night, my big night" blather, we grow to yearn for Gino to catch up to him and his crew and make his wish come true.

In between, we have Madano killing random by-standers and Gino chasing after him and his crew, donning his beret and toting his 12-gauge pump as they tear up Brooklyn [near the Battery Tunnel, from what I can see]. Seagal shows a lot of imagination as he expertly uses anything from a cue ball to a wedge of cheese in self-defense as he marches on his quest, "Out For Justice".

There are some very comical scenes, like the ones involving the group of old-school gangsters who are scoping for Madano and keep showing up at his brother's bar. After they shake down the little Madano brother, they threaten him and it goes something like this:

"You're dead! You understand that? You're dead! You tell your bleeping brother that Rusty said 'You're dead!'"

RUSTY?! Have you ever heard of an Italian gangster named Rusty?

The end is predictable, but that doesn't matter, because Gino is "Out For Justice" and it's all in the execution. All in all, this is terrific, adult-oriented entertainment. Seagal does the same old stuff, but he does it differently and comically. I like to think of this film as an over-the-top anti-depressant for a rainy day.

REVENGE FOR HIS BROTHER.......2005-10-24

MARTIAL ARTS, BAD GUYS WITH LOTS OF BONE CRACKING, BLOOD SPLATTER, ALL DONE IN GOOD TASTE... SEAGAL IS AN ART HIMSELF... ONE OF SEAGAL'S BEST MOVIES... FAST MOVING

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I want a TANK too!
TANK!
a fun old movie in great shape
This was PG!?
Never hack off a Sgt. Maj., especially one with his own tank

Tank
Starring: James Garner , Shirley Jones , C. Thomas Howell , Mark Herrier , and Sandy Ward
Director: Marvin J. Chomsky
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0003JAOCC
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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James Garner stars in this story of love, honor and loyalty, featuring Shirley Jones,G.D. Spradlin and Jenilee Harrison. Sergeant-Major Zack Carey (James Garner) is completing his final stint of duty at a post in a small southern town. After defending a prostitute (Jenilee Harrison), he finds himself doing battle with the town s maniacal Sheriff (G.D. Spradlin). When the Sheriff jails Zack s son Billy (C. Thomas Howell) on a phoney drug charge, the Sergeant takes justice into his own hands - with help from his personal World War II Sherman Tank!

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This enjoyable nonsense stars James Garner as a career military man (and private owner of a Sherman tank) who ends up on the wrong side of a redneck sheriff (G.D. Spradlin) by interfering in a bullying deputy's treatment of a prostitute. The corrupt lawman gets his revenge by arresting Garner's teenage son (C. Thomas Howell) on a phony drug charge and locking him away on a brutal prison farm. After taking some lumps there, the poor kid's dad decides to haul out his prized tank and do a little rearranging of the terrain. While the plot sounds like some antiauthority potboiler from the early '70s and the characters are all stick figures, Garner's golden warmth gives this movie some nice dimension. Directed by Marvin J. Chomsky (Victory at Entebbe). --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

I want a TANK too!.......2007-05-21

This movie is still a great watch even after 23 years! I'm not just saying this because my father (James Newton)had a part in it, but even after I showed friends they enjoyed it too! It makes you want to join the Army just to have a tank of your own. Hoo Ahh!

TANK!.......2007-03-08

The last time I saw this movie, I was a kid. One day, I saw it on TV, and decided I wanted to have it on DVD. Amazon had it. I love this movie! Cheezy 80's aside, you gotta love the Sherman tank opening up a can of whoop on them good ol boys! A perfect additon to your war movie/80's movie collection!

a fun old movie in great shape.......2007-01-10

THis is a fun movie for the entire family! It shows that life is not always fair or pleasent but that standing beside/behind the people you charish is a precious thing. It also has enough action to be exciting and not sappy.

This was PG!?.......2005-06-18

I am surprised that this had a PG rating. Many characters swear, and I don't mean the PG-13 stuff. Also, there is brief nudity here. In fact, the scene is a bit masochistic and some may get a pleasure from it. This film has many familiar faces from the 1970s and early 1980s.

Never hack off a Sgt. Maj., especially one with his own tank.......2005-05-18

This film will never be remembered as great cinematic art. It will never ever be remembered as great comedy. As drama, it is fairly hokey. That doesn't matter, though. It is fun.

The story is of a Sergeant Major who accepts his last post outside a small southern town. This SGM, however has his own Sherman tank that he and his son restored. The problem is that the town and the entire county is run by a corrupt sherrif who is into liquor, prostitution and bribery. The SGM makes the mistake of hacking of this sherrif so the sherrif arrests the son on a bogus drug charge and sends him to a hellhole of a prison camp. It seems that nothing the SGM can do will help his son so he takes matters into his own hands, fires up the tank and rides to the rescue. From there, is is a chase to the state line.

Most of the elements of this movie are extremely predictable. Stereotypes abound. You almost know what is going to happen before it happens. That does not detract too much from the fun of seeing it happen, though. Some of the antics are so patently absurd as to be unworkable but they work in this movie, whether or not they would ever work in the real world. Its just silly fun.

James Garner is extremely likable as the sarge. This is by no means his greatest work but it looks like it was fun to make. Shirley Jones plays his wife and C. Thomas Howell is the wronged kid. So too are their performances less that stellar but they get the job done.

The good guys win. So does the viewer. Don't expect high art, just the fairly frequent laugh.

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I loved this movie
Who's that Girl
Mediocre Movie, No Extras
Guilty Pleasure
It Was Alright

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Starring: Madonna , Griffin Dunne , Haviland Morris , John McMartin , and Bibi Besch
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After Desperately Seeking Susan, Madonna was proclaimed a promising screen presence, but the one-two punch of Shanghai Surprise and Who's That Girl put a dent in her ascent. Directed by James Foley, who worked with Sean Penn in At Close Range (and shot the video for "Papa Don't Preach"), it's an aggressively 1980s gloss on the screwball comedies of the 1930s. Jonathan Demme pulled off the gambit in Something Wild, but lightning did not strike twice. As the proceedings begin, platinum blonde bubblehead Nikki Finn (Madonna in Judy Holliday-gone-punk mode) has just been released from prison for a crime she didn't commit. Loudon Trott (Griffin Dunne, After Hours), a fastidious tax attorney, is assigned by future father-in-law Mr. Worthington to make sure she gets on the bus to Philly. (Turns out Worthington was involved with Nikki's bid in the pokey.) Loudon is also charged with delivering a rare cougar to eccentric superior Montgomery Bell (Sir John Mills)--on the day before his nuptials. In short order, the cat escapes and Nikki drags Loudon away from his wedding preparations to clear her name. Along the way, these two diametrically opposed entities fall improbably in love. The movie may have bombed, but the soundtrack, featuring four Madonna tracks, was a hit. Co-written by Ken Finkleman (The Newsroom) and lensed by Jan DeBont (Speed), Who's That Girl is manna for Madonna-philes. All others are advised to proceed with caution--or head straight for Howard Hawks' timeless Bringing Up Baby instead. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

Four years unjustly jailed haven't dampened the spirits or determination of Nikki Finn. The spunky parolee sets out to clear her name - and sets the Big Apple spinning in deliriously funny ways. "Madonna is sexy and funny - a very engaging comedian," Vincent Canby of The New York Times wrote of her work in Who's That Girl. The music/movie superstar displays kicky comic flair and sings four terrific soundtrack tunes (Causing a Commotion, The Look of Love, Can't Stop and the title song). Griffin Dunne co-stars as an uptight, soon-to-wed attorney whose mild lifestyle swerves into the path of uproarious oncoming traffic courtesy of Nikki. This frisky caper proves screwball comedy is alive and swell.

Customer Reviews:

I loved this movie.......2007-07-01

Madonna may not be the best actor in Hollywood but she certainly can play a GREAT ditzy blonde. When I was younger, this movie made me laugh, but I never payed that much attention to the story line. Now, as an adult, I have learned to appreciate everything about this movie and it STILL makes me laugh. One moment, in the movie, that will ALWAYS stand out in my mind, is when Madonna's character tells everyone in the hospital that Louden's last name is CLEAR. That is great comedy! Overall, I think this movie was underrated and the only reason why it flopped is because the majority of the populous just didn't give it a chance! I think this movie should be seen by everyone, at least once in their lifetime!

Who's that Girl.......2007-05-19

This movie is really funny and very sweet. I am not sure why it did not do well at the box office. Great music, funny writing, cute story.

Mediocre Movie, No Extras.......2007-02-06

...unless you count other languages as extra features. DVD plays fine so if all you want is the movie, it'll do. The movie itself is pretty lame, an hour into the film you want to choke her character, a seriously annoying chick who steals, ruins people's property, and dresses like an escapee from the mental ward. Somehow we are to believe a rich goodlooking guy actually falls for this loser. Not cute, not funny, just annoying. Anything after "Susan" was downhill, but in "Susan" she played herself. "Who's That Pest."

Guilty Pleasure.......2007-01-19

I bought this DVD as a Christmas present to myself. It's a movie that I watched repeatedly as a young girl when I was obsessed with Madonna. I've grown up but (I had her in my cab once) I still love this movie. It's what it is and nothing more and that's what I like about it.

It Was Alright.......2007-01-05

Being set in New York City, the events in the film were kind of unrealistic. But it's a comedy so I guess it doesn't matter. Madonna's acting wasn't that bad but her character Nikki Fin sure was annoying. And what was up with those eyebrows and those silly outfits? The only time Madonna looked halfway decent in the film was when she wore that white dress. Other than that the movie was somewhat cute and entertaining.The music was also good.

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It's About Time
Great Classic
the return of frank james
Terrific Western
Lang On the Range

The Return of Frank James
Starring: Henry Fonda , Gene Tierney , Jackie Cooper , Henry Hull , and John Carradine
Director: Fritz Lang
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000G6BLEM
Release Date: 2007-03-06

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Henry King's 1939 Jesse James sidestepped history to embrace folklore's version of the outlaw as a populist hero. This sequel is pure dime-novel fiction, with Jesse's brother (Henry Fonda) getting even, albeit reluctantly, with Bob Ford (John Carradine), "the dirty little coward" who back-shot his leader to win amnesty. The revenge theme would seem tailor-made for 20th Century-Fox's newly signed directorial talent, Fritz Lang, to whip up a fine Teutonic frenzy. However, the maestro of Die Nibelungen treated the material straight, like the good, impersonal Hollywood craftsman he was eager to be taken for, at that point in his career. Besides, Lang loved the West and Western lore, and was happy working in the Western genre. (Check out his next Fox assignment, Western Union, for a richer confirmation of this.) The Technicolor is vivid, nowhere more so than in the red lips of Gene Tierney in her screen debut. --Richard T. Jameson

Description

Fabled Missouri outlaw Frank James, brother of the legendary Jesse James straps on his six-shooters and rides out for revenge in director Fritz Lang's The Return of Frank James, the thrilling 1940 sequel to the Western classic Jesse James. From the green Missouri hills to the rugged Rockies their steps are dogged by Frank James, riding hard on the vengeance trail in the wild and woolly era when there was no law for folks except at the end of a gun.

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It's About Time.......2007-05-14

I have been waiting a long time to have this Henry Fonda Movie on DVD. It is one of those movies you can watch over and over again. Henry Fonda as Frank James is one of the cooles cowboys ever. The supporting cast of characters makes the story that much better. You will cheer for Frank James in the end.

Great Classic.......2007-05-14

Wonderful movie. Needs to be seen after "Jesse james". Henry Fonda is great.

the return of frank james.......2007-05-12

I thought it was an excellent sequel to the first movie.
Henry Fonda was excellent as Frank James.

Terrific Western.......2007-05-08

This sequal to Jesse James bring back a number of castmembers from that film. Henry Fonda gets the chance to be the star here. He does a fine job as Frank James, making viewers care for him and understand his need for revenge. Very good color transfer. If you are a fan of old westerns this one is a worthy addition to your collection

Lang On the Range.......2007-05-07

Fritz Lang's "The Return of Frank James" is best-viewed as a warm-up exercise for "Rancho Notorious." As a tale of "hate, murder and revenge" it falls flat because Henry Fonda is too nice a guy to be a genuine outlaw and the infrequently-glimpsed John Carradine is not nearly a ferocious-enough villain as Bob Ford. (By contrast, Barton MacLaine's evil progress-hating brother in Lang's "Western Union" gave good brother Randolph Scott a worthy adversary to overcome.) "The Return of Frank James" is beautiful to look at, but it gives the sense of being a mere appendage to Henry King's earlier romantic celebration of the James Brothers, "Jesse James." Characters from the King film are retained or dropped randomly. Thus Donald Meek's cowardly sneak of a railroad baron returns, while Randolph Scott's virtuous lawman does not, and Henry Hull's cantankerous newspaper editor becomes a cantankerous country lawyer. I don't dislike "The Return of Frank James," I just wish it were a better film than it is. As it stands, it is definitely the weakest of Lang's three westerns.

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One of the best John Wayne films
Wake of the Red Witch
Duke 1, Squid 0
Worth Viewing but Not Remembering
Garland Roark's Novel Brought to the Screen

Wake of the Red Witch
Starring: John Wayne , Gail Russell , Gig Young , Adele Mara , and Luther Adler
Director: Edward Ludwig
Manufacturer: Republic Pictures
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ASIN: B00005B205
Release Date: 2001-05-22

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John Wayne stars as a 19th-century sea captain out for revenge against a wealthy shipping magnate in this interesting and unlikely 1948 offering from Republic Pictures. Wayne plays the wronged Captain Ralls with a convincing bitterness that foreshadows his later work in the John Ford classic The Searchers, and his grim portrayal of Ralls hits a high point when Ralls purposely wrecks his enemy's prize treasure ship. The painfully beautiful Gail Russell costarred with Wayne only the year before in The Angel and the Badman and delivers a memorable performance as the tragic Angelique. Gig Young also stands out as a crewman who eventually learns the truth about Ralls. Wake of the Red Witch shares similarities in both character and climax to an earlier Wayne picture, C.B. DeMille's Reap the Wild Wind, but this film has a more direct approach in exploring the complex motivations of its characters. --Mark Savary

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One of the best John Wayne films.......2007-02-25

I first saw this movie in a theater in the early 1950's [movies stayed on the circuit for years then - big cities, first runs, small towns, then part of double features, etc.]. I was under 10 and it was an amazing movie then. I have seen it many times since and I like it even better now. Sure, the special effects now seem clumsy and dated. But the story is a good one and the battle of wills between Wayne's character and Luther Adler's character is still one of the better done of this type plot device. Wayne was consistently underestimated for years by his peers and critics but the public knew better. Yes, among the hundreds of movies he's in, a good percentage of them are B specials. But, starting with Angel and the Badman [w/ the same lovely Gail Russell as in "Wake..."], he didn't have to bow to anyone. "Wake..." is one of his best along with [imho]: The Cowboys, The Shootist, The Quiet Man, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance and maybe True Grit. Even the more venerated and more decorated actors of Wayne's era made clunk movies. And, not all the blame could be cast at the writers/directors... I'll be adding a DVD version of "Wake.." to my Wayne collection. It's a good one! {I'll enjoy watching this one with my grandson in a couple of years.}

Wake of the Red Witch.......2006-11-03

A very interesting and exciting sea picture that involves intrigue, danger, adventure, and romance. What more do you want? In addition to all of the previously mentioned offerings you have a sea monster, ie; a giant squid which is only one of many obstacles that John Wayne has to battle to retrieve valubles located in a sunken freighter.

This John Wayne film is different and unusual in that John Wayne is not the all encompassing heroe that he usually portrays in films. He starts out as a somewhat greedy, deceptive person out to get what he feels he deserves from a former employer and rival, but in the end he finds redemption from his love interest, the very beautiful, Gail Russell, who starred with Wayne in "The Angel and the Badman", another fine Wayne western. Also, in the film is Gig Young, a great, "in my opinion", underrated actor who does a fine job as the character with redeaming qualities, and a friend of John Wayne in the film.

They don't make'm like this anymore! I'm sure you'll enjoy this film, pure adventure, and a film you don't have to analyze, just enjoy!

I recommend purchasing this film. You won't be disappointed!

John E. Matty, Springfield, VA.

Duke 1, Squid 0 .......2005-06-16

WAKE OF THE RED WITCH has it all: An island full of half-naked Polynesian islanders, carved stone heads that stand twenty-feet high, a scuttled schooner laden with gold, the pearl god Tara-Tatu, breathless Euro chicks steaming it up beneath the vines and palm fronds on the RKO backlot, a succession of improbable flashbacks and John Wayne going mano-a-mano with a giant squid.
This movie is a high seas, wooden-ships-and-iron-men costumer that spends most of its time tracking the tempest tossed romance `tween the Duke and Gail Russell, and the bitter rivalry between Wayne and the skullduggerous Luther Adler.
WAKE OF THE RED WITCH is decently unmemorable in all respects, non-essential viewing for even the hardiest of John Wayne loyalists. It's filled with useless posturings and is based on a popular forgotten novel of the day. Others may find it riveting, but I spent most of my time trying to figure out how Wayne kept his toupee in place during the underwater scenes.

Worth Viewing but Not Remembering.......2005-04-18

I am a big John Wayne fan. I love watching his movies. I enjoyed this one as well even though it is not a particularly good effort of his. It was entertaining but did not really catch the imagination.

If I remember correctly, this film is a semi-remake of one he did jsut a few years earlier. Compared to that horror, this one is excellent but don't try to compare it to some of his greater works like "The Quiet Man", the cavalry trilogy or even "Donovan's Reef". Those are great and memorable; this one is merely an afternoon's mindless entertainment, soon forgetten in the detail if not the minutiae.

THe story revolves around two men with a feud over a woman. In this case, both men are involved in shipping in the South Pacific in the days of sail. Wayne commits an act of barratry (piracy conducted by a ship's own crew) against the ship of his rival. The rival wants revenge but so does the Duke. In the end, the sea sorts it all out.

Purchase this movie if you are a diehard John Wayne fan who must have all his work. Otherwise, rent it.

Garland Roark's Novel Brought to the Screen.......2005-03-30

This seemingly obscure 1949 movie produced quietly during some of John Wayne's greatest years of stardom is an overlooked excellent and well written drama. The movie ties into the original story and actually opens the original book and begins the narration of Chapter one at the hands of the first mate. The story revolves around scuttling a sailing vessel "The Red Witch" that contained a cargo of five million in Gold Bullion. There is competition between the owners and Captain Ralls (John Wayne) who plays an ambivilant character who sides with whatever group is most advantageous at the time. The story is told from the perspective of the first mate and utilized the "flashback" technique similar to "Casablanca" but spends considerable time filling you in on how the present situation developed. Although this is in glorious B&W, the island scenery and romance of the age of sail work wonders along with casual romances and adventure to make this a great and interesting film to watch.

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Would I recommend? Hmmm...
A mixed product saved by Firth, Holmes, and Pleasence
What year was this??
Based on unusual history
Excellent acting in a Medieval "Who Dunnit"

The Advocate
Starring: Colin Firth , Ian Holm , Donald Pleasence , Amina Annabi , and Nicol Williamson
Director: Leslie Megahey
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ASIN: B00008L3S0
Release Date: 2003-07-01

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The Advocate is an intriguing medieval court drama set in the days when humans and animals were both known to contain the devil. Courtois, an educated lawyer (Colin Firth), leaves the big city to find peace in the countryside but finds murderous acts holding the small hamlet in fear. To the town folk, Courtois's intelligence is nearly as mysterious as witchcraft, which is all the talk of the day. Since we rarely see a movie set in this time period, it intrigues but doesn't teach beyond its initial premise: animals can go on trial. The film is supported by some wonderful character actors, including Ian Holm as a priest with very liberal views and Nicol Williamson as the unofficial king. Lots of naughtiness mostly played for laughs makes this the first thinking person's ribald classic. --Doug Thomas

Description

Screen favorites Colin Firth (WHAT A GIRL WANTS, BRIDGET JONES'S DIARY) and Ian Holm (THE LORD OF THE RINGS Trilogy, FROM HELL) star in THE ADVOCATE -- one of Hollywood's most controversial films in years and described by many as provocative, sexy, and fascinating. A courtroom thriller with a passionate edge, it's the story of a dynamic young lawyer (Firth) whose quest for the simple life leads him to a law position in a small rural town. What he finds instead is a disturbing case of murder, seduction, and corruption -- a case that reveals the mystery beneath the village's quiet facade. Yet as he searches for answers, he finds himself drawn into a web of intrigue and betrayal. Don't miss this sexy thriller -- a dark story about the many sides of truth, and passion's deadly price!

Customer Reviews:

Would I recommend? Hmmm..........2007-01-04

This really is a quirky movie with a lot of humorous moments. It is unclean in the most literal sense-everyone could use a bath. Colin Firth and Donald Pleasence perform well, as do others. However, I am still completely stumped as to what the big surprise is. We the viewers are implored to keep it a secret, but I have no idea what the spoiler is, and I watched it twice! I am usually not so dull to details, but this one escapes me.

A mixed product saved by Firth, Holmes, and Pleasence.......2006-06-10

This is a very uneven film, to say the least. I would like to discuss the storyline/plot; the humor; then the film making and editing; and finally the actors.

First, this is the story of a dark time in human history where theocracy and fear of witchcraft ruled the minds of common people while wealth was concentrated in the hands of a few. It was a time of anti-semitism; torture; poverty; plague; and injustice. Into this mix comes a handsome young lawyer, played by Colin Firth, who defends witches and homicidal pigs. He falls in love with a Jewish beauty who seemed more gypsy than Jew. The story appeared to be written by a committee who could not decide if they were writing historic fiction, social commentary, or slapstick comedy. Dark humor prior to executions gave the film a odd sense.

Second, this film was poorly edited. Scenes were cut short and I felt constantly jerked around by amaturish film editing.

Third, the cast was actually superb even if the rest of the film was weak. Colin Firth never overplayed his part. For Colin Firth fans, he appears nude in several scenes. Ian Holmes was very good as a corrupt priest who advises Firth. Donald Pleasence wins the award for highly professional acting in a poorly developed story. Pleasence plays a aged lawyer who outsmarts and outmaneuvers Colin Firth in the courtroom.

Idiotic story with good acting - gets a 3 in my book.

What year was this??.......2005-06-16

A fascinating film that reminds us just how little has changed since the middle ages. This film could have easily been set in today's America, with it's take on "values", "morality" and other buzzwords, which are as eagerly used in today's "justice" system as they were then. If judges and Christians scare you as much as they scare me, you will enjoy this film.

Based on unusual history.......2005-06-04

A friend pitched this movie to me as an uproarious Monty Python-like film about medieval lawyers. The Miramax marketing division tried instead to promote it as a sensual murder-mystery and courtroom thriller. (They failed, however, to mention that it's set in the Middle Ages.) The truth is somewhere in between -- yes, The Advocate is funny, but it's no thigh-slapper. Yes, it contains something of a murder-mystery (with a large black hog as its primary suspect) and courtroom drama, but it's not edge-of-your-seat suspense. Yes, it is sensual at times (so much so that cuts were required to keep an NC-17 rating off the film), but it's certainly no glossy romance. (Generally, the film's love scenes generate a vague worry that perhaps the participants should have a bath or something first.)

But all combined, the movie is a fascinating -- if somewhat surreal and sometimes startling -- movie experience.

The Advocate (also known as The Hour of the Pig) stars Colin Firth as Richard Courtois, a Paris defense attorney who seeks a quieter life in the country. He and his diligent clerk, Mathieu (Jim Carter), settle in the quiet-seeming hamlet of Abbeville, but the town isn't as quiet as Courtois had hoped. Also, he learns to his frustration, the law allows animals to be accused and tried with the same rights and privileges as humans. Thus, shortly after freeing a man who bludgeoned his wife's lover to death and failing to save an accused witch, the conscientious Courtois finds himself called upon to defend the aforementioned pig.

Believe it or not, the major plot points of the film, set in 1452, are based on historical records, culled from court transcripts and diaries of the day. The opening scene, where a man and his she-ass stand accused of carnal acts, sets the tone as nooses are placed around both convicts' necks. A last-minute reprieve does arrive in time to save the ass, however -- the court has determined that she was a victim, not a willing participant, and therefore may go free with no stain upon her.

This movie isn't for everyone, and certainly the pace will seem a little slow for those raised on typical Hollywood comedy fare, but nonetheless it is worth tracking down for a curious 110 minutes of medieval intrigue and wit.

Excellent acting in a Medieval "Who Dunnit".......2005-01-31

This story is based on a true incident that occurred in Medieval France. In those times, an animal could be tried, convicted, and executed for murder! A very large pig is the suspect, and Colin was wonderful as the lawyer defending the animal, There are also
dark undercurrents of unsolved murders which I found quite gripping and exciting. The viewer will have to get accustomed to the unusual costumes (wearing apparel) of that time. As usual, Colin Firth does a great job, he even became friendly with this monster pig!!!

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Classic Audie Murphy
Audie Murphy
What A Movie!!!!
Chilling Western Classic
Western morality play

No Name on the Bullet
Starring: Audie Murphy , Charles Drake , Joan Evans , Virginia Grey , and Warren Stevens
Director: Jack Arnold
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ASIN: B0001FVDW8
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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Classic Audie Murphy.......2006-12-23

People who think Audie Murphy didn't have any acting talent need to watch this movie. It is so not your typical B-Western. Murphy shines as a cold, calculated hired killer -- cast very much against type. The supporting cast lends credibility to this psychological thriller, particularly Charles Drake as the town's doctor.

The plot is simple and well written. This is not about a gunfighter, such as the classic "The Gunfighter" with Gregory Peck. Gant is an infamous hired killer riding into a town and watching as people with well-hidden secrets begin to crumble. Murphy's calm and matter-of-fact satisfaction with the calamity he causes is striking. The surprise ending leaves the viewers with an obvious message...sometimes you have to become evil to fight evil.

You will not be disappointed with "No Name on the Bullet."

Audie Murphy.......2006-11-10

I think our most decorated war hero was type cast in action films,namely low budget westerns. He may have been a better actor than that, if given the chance.

What A Movie!!!!.......2006-03-06

I've been watching movies a long, long time. I've seen many westerns in my time and like most of them. So imagine to my surprise when I found out that until I saw this film I had never seen an Audie Murphy film. Imagine my shock when I watched in amazement as this story unravel. A western, but a different kind of western. A psychological western. Audie is the bad guy. A man come to town to kill someone. Question is who. The town goes bonkers trying to find out his little secret. Paranoia runs rampant throughtout. Everyone is basically played off against each other until the secret is out who Audue is there to take out. Watching the townspeople go nuts was fantastic. Just a tad let down at the end, but seems typical for the late 50's film that it is. I'm not going to give it away. You see for yourself. Now that I've seen this film I want to see other films of Audie Murphy. Enjoy this one. You will not be disappointed if it is a good western you are looking for.

Chilling Western Classic.......2005-06-27

There are people who love to do "lists" on AOL with regard to movies and such, and you can usually tell something about their age and their overall exposure to artistic genres by what they list in terms of their notions of "the best". Most such lists don't don't usually reflect much other than abysmal ignorance of the subjects they address.

Any list of supposed "best westerns" that doesn't include Audie Murphy's awesome "No Name On the Bullet" is about as hare brained as one that doesn't include "The Ox Bow Incident" , "The Virginian", "The Gunfighter", "Broken Arrow", "Red River", "Dodge City", "The Searchers", "Shane", "Rio Bravo", "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance", "Winchester 73", or John Ford's Cavalry Trilogy on it.

Fact is , the most decorated soldier...not just of World War Two...but in the entire history of the U.S. Armed Forces...could not only call artillery down on himself while he machine-gunned down an entire enemy rifle company with a .50 calbre machine gun mounted on the back of a disabled, burning tank destroyer (earning a Congressional Medal of Honor in the process)...he could also ACT. AND, if given good material and capable direction, he could do some FINE acting.

"No Name On the Bullet" is vivid, engrossing proof of that contention. This is a western that is anything BUT "run of the mill". Put it up against "High Noon" and it has twice the tension and edginess, and Audie Murphy's "John Gant" would have Gary Cooper's "Marshal Will Kane" leaving town so fast he'd leave a windstorm in his wake.

Murphy's Gant is a hired killer who rides into Lordsburg one day and sets the entire town on edge. Gant's reputation is considerable. He is said to be lightning fast with a six gun and deadly accurate.He is also known to have put many men into the ground, a lot of whom were considered good gun-hands t