Running Time 97 Min
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- One of the best Michael Jordan videos out there
- Well worth it !
- My Review on the video, Michael Jordan above and beyond.
- This video summarizes the retirement and comeback of Jordan
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Michael Jordan - Above and Beyond (NBA Hardwood Classics)
Starring: Eriq La Salle , Phil Jackson (II) , Magic Johnson , John Paxson , and Michael Jordan
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Product Features:
- 57:00 Mins
- New to DVD!
- Chronicles the retirement of Michael Jordan.
- Features Jordan's thrilling return.
- Features commentary from Michael Jordan himself.
ASIN: B000E5N6NE
Release Date: 2006-04-11 |
Product Description
New to DVD! Seventeen months after Michael retired, he came back with a new challenge-to show himself and the world that he could live up to and even surpass his own awesome legend. Michael speaks about his retirement and his incredible return to the NBA. Reference ID:TC01-DVD-0999
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In the opening five minutes of this documentary two memorable quotes immediately grab your attention. The first comes from an enthusiastic commentator who rhetorically asks, "Whose game is it? Michael Jordan's game." This may have been said in a moment of energetic excitement, but the words ring true. As do the more seasoned and professional articulations of former Phoenix Suns coach Paul Westphal, who after losing to Jordan's Chicago Bulls in the world championship, profoundly states what the world already knew: "No one can stop him." Apparently, the only man who could stop His Airness was Michael himself.
This documentary and personal interview recaps three of the most perplexing, entertaining, overwhelming, courageous, and painful years of Michael Jordan's life. Starting with the culmination of the 1993 season that saw his Bulls win a third straight championship to his much publicized and triumphant comeback in 1995. His first retirement in 1993 came on the heels of a season that had many ups and downs for a pensive Jordan, who began to have doubts about his ability to feel challenged by professional basketball. Jordan's main concern was feeling ambivalent about his gift to play the game that he loved. When his father was tragically murdered, his hand was forced, as he sensationally declared his retirement at the age of 30. Jordan exiled himself from the game as he came to terms, away from the court, with himself and his father's death. He tried his hand at baseball and a spot of acting but soon returned to the game he adored, much to the adulation of his fans and the world of sports. In many ways this is probably one of the most important biographies on Michael Jordan, because it doesn't focus solely on his game or those last-minute triumphs (his clutch shooting, for example, is so identifiable with his style of play that one day "doing a Jordan" may be a universal term recognizing greatness and reliability under pressure). Instead, this is a journey into the heart and soul of an enigmatic icon that has often been misunderstood. --Jeremy Storey
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One of the best Michael Jordan videos out there.......2000-08-17
If you're a Michael Jordan fan, this is definitely one video you can't miss. It covers everything from Jordan's journey to winning his first three championships all the way to when he made his comeback to the game of basketball. The best thing about "Above & Beyond" is that it also has everything in between. It tells of all the struggles and triumphs he had after winning his third championship such as when his father died and the good things that happened while he was playing minor league baseball.
Finally, if you're like me and you like basketball highlights the best, it has more than enough of them. The video has highlights from Jordan's all-star games, championships, slam dunk contests, and much more. All the while, Jordan is narrating most of the video and some of the other best known players from the NBA such as Charles Barkley also give their insights about Michael Jordan. Bottom line is if you're a Michael Jordan fan, this is one of the best, if not the best, overall videos that your money could buy. However, it's good for a lot more than highlights. If you've ever wondered why Michael Jordan quit basketball in the first place, what he thought of Magic Johnson's short comeback, or how he liked playing baseball, Jordan himself will tell you about it.
Well worth it !.......1999-02-26
Watched it over 6 times already! It documents his first 3-peat, his father's death followed by his baseball period. Most importantly, it shows what it took for Jordan to regain is prominence in the game again - sheer hard work and practice. Truly a lesson in life for anyone - the video's worth it.
My Review on the video, Michael Jordan above and beyond........1999-02-22
The video was good and action packed. The music was good at times. Good highlights. The video good have been longer but was only 50 minutes. The video covers mostly 1991-1995. Shows some clips from 1988-1990. Covers M.J's Father's death. It is a good movie.
This video summarizes the retirement and comeback of Jordan.......1999-01-04
Excellent coverage! This video covers the years leading up to, including, and after the retirement of the World's greatest basketball player, Michael Jordan. Behind-the-scenes footage never before seen, and tremendous highlight reels. A must for a Michael Jordan fan!
Average customer rating:
- Not great, but entertaining
- Movie is Great! DVD transfer sucks!
- Concerning the shape of that space ship...
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Battle Beyond the Stars
Starring: Richard Thomas , Robert Vaughn , John Saxon , George Peppard , and Darlanne Fluegel
Director: Jimmy T. Murakami
Manufacturer: New Concorde
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ASIN: B000055ZF1
Release Date: 2001-02-06 |
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Twenty-first-century science fiction fans accustomed to special-effects orgies like The Matrix may snigger at the quaint, Flash Gordon-like spaceships in Battle Beyond the Stars. But executive producer Roger Corman's belated entry into the '70s sci-fi craze surpasses expectations with sharp performances and a witty script by John Sayles (his third for Corman, including 1978's Piranha). The story, lifted wholesale from Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai (1954), finds the dictator Sador (John Saxon) threatening the planet of Akira. Its pacifist inhabitants are no match for Sador's devastating weapon, the Stellar Converter, but young Shad (Richard Thomas) decides to fight back. Borrowing the ship of notorious mercenary Zed the Corsair, he recruits a band of mercenaries, each of whom has a personal reason to join the fight. Among them are a lizard-like humanoid (Morgan Woodward), an improbable space cowboy (George Peppard), a zaftig female warrior (Sybil Danning), and brooding killer-for-hire Gelt (Robert Vaughn, reprising his Magnificent Seven role). Battle's final showdown is somewhat anticlimatic, but the surprisingly stellar cast (which includes Sam Jaffe and Darlanne Fluegel) and the indie spunk of Sayles' script, with its light meditations on death and honor, will charm newcomers and repeat audiences alike. New Concorde's digitally remastered DVD features commentary by Sayles and Terminator 2 producer Gale Anne Hurd, Battle's assistant production manager. Oh, and those spaceships? Designed by Titanic director James Cameron. Still laughing? --Paul Gaita
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Seven mercenaries are recruited from throughout the galaxy to save a peaceful planet from the threat of an evil tyrant bent on dominating and enslaving the entire universe.
Customer Reviews:
Not great, but entertaining.......2007-06-14
BBTS was one of the many films that tried to capitalize on the Star Wars craze of the late '70s and early '80s. Unlike most of those films, this one actually succeeds pretty well.
The legendary Roger Corman was responsible for this film. That fact, in and of itself, is probably why this "poor man's Star Wars" deserves a look.
The special effects (for their time) were actually quite good. They were not of Star Wars caliber, but they were much better than other sci-fi films of the time.
The story is one we're all familiar with (a la The Magnifient Seven). Poor old planet Akir is being picked on by intergalactic baddie, Sador (sound almost like Vader, doesn't it?). The young and naive boy (a la Luke Skywalker) has to leave his home for the first time on an intergalactic trip to find some people who will help him defend Akir from mutant invaders.
The rest, you can pretty much figure out.
Even though the story is one we've heard and the plot is pretty predictable, this movie has so much charm and appeal that you can't help but watch.
The casting was well done (with Robert Vaughn, George Peppard, and the ever-dramatic John Saxon) and everyone gives decent performances. The costumes and sets are above average and the music is just fantastic (composed by Hollywood legend James Horner). Some of the ships, though (like the main character's ship which kind of resembles the female reproductive system) are pretty strage, but many of them are quite good.
Star Wars it ain't, but Battle Beyond the Stars is a fun sci-fi movie not to be taken too seriously.
I do want to own this title, but I'm just not willing to pay $30.00 to $40.00 (the current asking price) for it. I know the DVD is out of print, but maybe someone will come along that's willing to ask a reasonable price for it, or perhaps a re-issue of this film looms in the near future.
Movie is Great! DVD transfer sucks!.......2007-05-17
This movie is fun all around. Fun script, Color, Art direction, Music great for its time.
I recomend renting before you buy though if your a collector.
The film print they chose for dvd transfer is horrible.
I am not being picky either. Its worst i have ever scene on dvd especially at beginning and spots in middle.
Lots of scratches to point sometimes that they stand out over the film.
This movie deserves more care and respect I think from all involved in making the dvd.
Concerning the shape of that space ship..........2006-11-04
Many reviewers have mentioned the breasts on the hero's space ship, some say it's shaped like a female figure, but they're missing the point. Any biology student will realise that the space ship is a pair of breasts attached to a uterus and there are a pair of fallopian tubes with ovaries on them. In short, you have a space ship that is wholly based on the female reproductive system. When I first saw it, I burst out laughing, and the whole movie is a MST3K-style giggle-fest. This is a classic bad-is-good movie best viewed with a bunch of friends while under the influence of copious amounts of alcohol.
corman strikes gold in this magnificent seven in space tale.......2006-06-21
producer roger corman struck gold with his "magnificent seven in space" entry into the star wars sci-fi movies of the late 70's!
this great little movie tells the story of a planet threated by evil warlord(john saxon,chewing the scenes like beef jerky)and their mission to find warriors to help fight him. richard thomas(the waltons) is the hero from the planet that sets out to find help! george peppard is a smokeing cowboy truck driver,robert vaughn plays his "seven" gunfighter so famous that he can't enjoy his wealth,darlanne fleugel as the romance,morgan woodward as a redneck lizzard,and sybil danning as an amazon warrior about to come out of her top and you really do spell silly fun! it's all as light as it sounds and everyone looks to having a great time as this b-flix marches on! really as much fun as it sounds(love the lizzard version of a "rebel yell") and that is just what it sets out to do! the f/x were done by james cameron(titanic) and were uesd in many other corman movies of the 80's,and if that makes them old,just remember this was there first use,and that all makes this little tale one to watch over and over again!
the extras are ok not great but better than most movies like this (lowbuget indie production) and that makes this one a great buy!!!!
seven samurai in space .......2005-10-26
John Sayles was asked by Roger Corman to adapt The Seven Samurai into a sci fi picture and the result is this delightfully inventive tongue-in-cheek romp.
What's most enjoyable about the film is the fact that every mercenary hired by the peaceful "villagers" has a distinct personality and style and their intentions clearly defined. George Peppard( as the only human among them) is laid back and charming. Morgan Woodward seems to be having a grand old time playing the vengeful lizard-man (dig his gonzo war-cry during the climactic battle!) Robert Vaughn does seem a bit bored but he effectively communicates his character's unpleasant coldness. Sybill Danning simply has one of the most stunning bodies to ever be stuffed into a styrofoam viking costume, even if she can't act. Add to these characters 2 elfin aliens who communicate thru heat( the Kelvin, wink, wink) and a troupe of what looks like Mimes( called "Nestor") who operate sort of like to the collectivist Borg from Star Trek and in disposition seem to anticipate the infectious optimism and curiosity of Mr Data as well; when first introduced they explain, " We believe you are seeking mercenaries for an adventure. We would like to participate."
The costumes, sets and spfx are obviously done on a very low budget but that hardly detracts from the fun. Special mention must be made of John Saxon who, as the evil scourge of the galaxy Lord Sador, grabs his opportunity to chew the scenery with amusing gusto; Check the sequence where he gets to enact what must be every actors dream since DR STRANGELOVE: to have a battle with his own rebellious arm! He plays it all straight, with just the right notes of hysteria and menace. Its sometimes just enjoyable to watch veteran actors cut loose and have a good time; the spirit is infectious, as it certainly is with this film. Fun for the whole family as well as bonged-out college students and other usually disparaging types( i once watched this in a Penitentiary day-room and every single convict, regardless of race, color or creed, had a blast.)
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Beyond the Stars
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Writer/director David Saperstein has created a touching film with the same feeling of hope for tomorrow that flowed from his novel Cocoon. In Beyond the Stars Eric Michaels (Christian Slater) is a high school student obsessed with space exploration. He meets Paul Andrews (Martin Sheen), a troubled and withdrawn, retired astronaut who once explored the moon. The boy's enthusiasm for space warms the ex-astronaut's heart, and a nurturing father/son relationship develops. Andrews takes the boy under his wing... explaining mysteries of the universe and leading Eric through the NASA Space and Rocket Center. Soon Eric's dedication earns Andrew's trust. So he leaves the boy with an incredible secret of space... a remarkable discovery brought back from the moon.
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