Asteroid

Starring:Michael Biehn, Annabella Sciorra, Zachary Charles, Don Franklin, Carlos GÃ³mez (II), Michael Weatherly, Jensen Daggett, Anne-Marie Johnson, Frank McRae, Denis Arndt, Gerry Becker, John Lindsey, David Underwood, Anthony Zerbe, Brian Hill, Christopher Murphy, Stephanie Marie, Gregory Wheeler, Ed O'Brien, Craig Stout
Director: Bradford May
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Product Type: DVD

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A sleeper at the time of its release in 1984, Thom Eberhardt's Night of the Comet has built a small cadre of fans thanks to its breezy performances and blend of comedy and tongue-in-cheek science fiction. Catherine Mary Stewart and Kelli Maroney are thoroughly likable as a pair of San Fernando Valley sisters who find themselves completely alone after the arrival of Halley's Comet reduces their affluent community--and most of Los Angeles--to dust. Their subsequent nonstop shopping spree is soon interrupted by predatory zombies, as well as a sinister scientific cabal (led by cult favorites Mary Woronov and Geoffrey Lewis) with designs on the girls. Stewart and Maroney are terrifically game as the heroines (especially Maroney, whose flair for bubbly comedy was never given another chance on screen), and Robert (Star Trek: Voyager) Beltran is also on hand as a fellow survivor and romantic lead. Fun for '80s enthusiasts and sci-fi fiends who don't mind a little fizz in their end-of-the-world scenarios. -- Paul Gaita

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Apocalypse...Valley Girl Style.......2007-07-04

A signifcant cult hit when released in late 1984, NIGHT OF THE COMET is an admittedly cheesy film even by the standards of low-bduget offerings, and dated as well; given the time in which it was made, it screams "Eighties!" But it still somehow comes off as a completely fascinating oddity, combining tongue-in-cheek 80s comedy with science fiction and horror.

The premise is a fairly simple one: A large comet (contrary to what some reviews have said, this comet does not have a name attached to it) makes an uncomfortably close encounter with our planet while millions have come out this night to watch its arrival. But the following morning, two Valley Girls (Catherine Mary Stewart; Kelli Maroney) come out, and realize, albeit slowly, that everyone and everything around them has literally turned to dust; and if they haven't turned to dust, they've either gone psychotic or turned into zombies. The City of Angels is now a veritable ghost town. And along with an Hispanic trucker (Robert Beltran), they soon find themselves at the mercy of mad scientists searching for a vaccine from the comet dust that killed or zombified everyone else.

Provocative title aside, nobody is going to mistake NIGHT OF THE COMET for such similar films as DEEP IMPACT, METEOR, or the hyped-up ARMAGEDDON by any means; the dialogue has so much in the way of Valley Girl lingo that there's no mistaking its era. These flaws aside, however, writer/director Thom Eberhardt manages to make the most of a parlous budget. Apart from the slightly lame dialogue and comedy, NIGHT OF THE COMET has a lot in common with the 1971 sci-fi thriller THE OMEGA MAN (scenes of a deserted Los Angeles), and its source material, Richard Matheson's classic 1954 book "I Am Legend"; and Eberhardt's decision to use orange filters to create an L.A. skyline shrouded by comet dust has echoes of an early Steven Spielberg TV project, 1971's L.A. 2017.

Quite campy by today's standards and a product of its time, NIGHT OF THE COMET nevertheless remains very watchable in ways that many other films like it with budgets one hundred times bigger aren't. It is a midnight cult item that should be seen to be believed.

Fun, Funny, Cult-Classic.......2007-06-28

Make some popcorn and settle into your favorite chair for this one. As the opening narative states, the world has not seen a comet like this since the dinosaurs disappeared. A good foreshadow as one comet-watcher assures everyone that nothing happened when people were so worried about Halley's Comet coming around so there's no need to worry now. Well they should've worried, as we soon find out in this OmegaMan-knockoff. Yes this is a B-movie and yes there are some inconsistancies, but for the most part the plot has good execution and follow-thru. If you're a scifi fan who enjoys recognizing stolen moments from other movies, or you like a movie that can poke fun at its own genre, or you just want some good clean fun to make you laugh, this movie is for you.

Hollywood, Please Remake This One! Thanks........2007-06-18

This is a "nice" little C-grade movie. This movie is NOT 4.5 stars in the 21st century. "Night of the Living Dead" (1968)-now that's 4.5-5 stars still in today's age. I believe the people that rated this movie past 2 stars are promotional stand-ins for Hollywood. Either that or they've been watching some pretty whacked out flicks. Speaking of Hollywood-Hollywood this would be a lovely little movie to re-make. I would hope that you don't do much worse than the original like the Hollywood remake for "Black Christmas"-an atrocity. But to prevent another remake catastrophe, Hollywood, please grab either Sam Raimi, Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter or even Steven Spielberg before attempting a remake of this film. This why I am so NOT liking this film: I asked myself: why the "Star Wars" intro? Boring. Why the banter between snobby mom and snobby child? Boring. Why the movie theater and radio station scene? Nothing really happens. Boring. Then it hit me these scenes are just space fillers. The only thing worth watching is the 3 or 4 zombies that debut in the film and the no-nonsense, woman scientist, Audrey. She's lethal like her shot. This movie is absolutely afraid to be horror. Horror to the point where Ms. Cheerhead gets "done-in" for real by Audrey. Horror like poppin' the zombie kid in the noggin-just for kicks. Or horror, like the zombie kid eats Mr. Knight in Shinning Armor. Horror like RUN Ms. Cheerhead over at the end-I mean get real she asked for it by running out in the streets challenging Fate at its best! These are just some improvement horror suggestions. I mean come on in a real-life event one of them would die if not all, in their case, but no everyone stays alive. And with no surprise, the ending is too "happily ever after." Horror should never be happily ever after unless there is a grotesquely sarcastic twist i.e, the ending of John Carpenter's "Village of the Damned" and "The Thing." Or the ending of Robert Rodriguez's "Death Proof" (Note: SHAME on you movie watchers who did not understand "Grindhouse"). Now those are some endings that leave you thinking. This movie is probably best served to newly found horror fans or some Halloweeners on October 31st. Sorry folks, I have to be honest. This movie really ain't worth a nickel, until the remake. That is if there is one and if Hollywood doesn't F&$K that up. I'm selling my copy of "Night of the Comet." Anyone want to buy? Sorry no "nickel discounts".

Good 80s campy fun.......2007-06-16

Do you like zombie movies but feel that Romero is too preachy? Well this may be the movie for you. It has the scared female protaganist of Night of the Living Dead, the blantant capitalistic joys of malls like Dawn of the Dead, and the confined underground scientists of Day of the Dead. It has zombies at different levels of intelligence in it like Land of the Dead which came two decades later, making it ahead of its time when it comes to the zombie genre.
Now in all seriousness Night of the Comet is cheesy as it gets and if you are one that enjoys movies so bad that they are good than give this movie a shot. It doesn't offer any special features and although I wish it did provide a commentary of sorts, the cheapness of the product lets this omission slide. So get a few friends, a few drinks, pop in this DVD, and let the campy fun begin.

Movie I've waited for and finally found........2007-06-11

This movie is so great to watch many times over because I never get tired of it. It arrived here so quickly which made me very pleased.

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"We have 18 days before it hits Earth..."
Armageddon
Action Packed And A Whole Lot Of Fun!
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Armageddon
Starring: Ben Affleck , Clark Heathcliffe Brolly , Steve Buscemi , Ken Hudson Campbell , and Keith David
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ASIN: B00000G3PA
Release Date: 1999-01-05

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From the blockbuster-making team who produced and directed PEARL HARBOR and THE ROCK (Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay) comes the biggest movie of 1998 -- ARMAGEDDON! Starring the explosive talents of Bruce Willis (DIE HARD), Academy Award(R)-winners Ben Affleck (GOOD WILL HUNTING) and Billy Bob Thornton (SLING BLADE), Liv Tyler (INVENTING THE ABBOTTS), Steve Buscemi (CON AIR), and Will Patton (INVENTING THE ABBOTTS), ARMAGEDDON is a meteor storm of action-adventure moviemaking that has you on the edge of your seat forgetting to breathe! When NASA's executive director, Dan Truman (Thornton), realizes the Earth has 18 days before it's obliterated by a meteor the size of Texas, he has only one option -- land a ragtag team of roughneck oil drillers on the asteroid and drop a nuclear warhead into its core. Spectacular special effects, laugh-out-loud humor, great characters, riveting storytelling, and heartfelt emotion make ARMAGEDDON an exhilarating thrill ride you'll want to experience like there's no tomorrow.

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The latest testosterone-saturated blow-'em-up from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay (The Rock, Bad Boys) continues Hollywood's millennium-fueled fascination with the destruction of our planet. There's no arguing that the successful duo understands what mainstream American audiences want in their blockbuster movies--loads of loud, eye-popping special effects, rapid- fire pacing, and patriotic flag waving. Bay's protagonists--the eight crude, lewd, oversexed (but lovable, of course) oil drillers summoned to save the world from a Texas-sized meteor hurling toward the earth--are not flawless heroes, but common men with whom all can relate. In this huge Western-in-space soap opera, they're American cowboys turned astronauts. Sci-fi buffs will appreciate Bay's fetishizing of technology, even though it's apparent he doesn't understand it as anything more than flashing lights and shiny gadgets. Smartly, the duo also tries to lure the art-house crowd, raiding the local indie acting stable and populating the film with guys like Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Owen Wilson, and Michael Duncan, all adding needed touches of humor and charisma. When Bay applies his sledgehammer aesthetics to the action portions of the film, it's mindless fun; it's only when Armageddon tackles humanity that it becomes truly offensive. Not since Mississippi Burning have racial and cultural stereotypes been substituted for characters so blatantly--African Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Scottish, Samoans, Muslims, French ... if it's not white and American, Bay simplifies it. Or, make that white male America; the film features only three notable females--four if you count the meteor, who's constantly referred to as a "bitch that needs drillin'," but she's a hell of a lot more developed and unpredictable than the other women characters combined. Sure, Bay's film creates some tension and contains some visceral moments, but if he can't create any redeemable characters outside of those in space, what's the point of saving the planet? --Dave McCoy

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"We have 18 days before it hits Earth...".......2007-06-10

This action-packed, fast paced, movie has it all and it keeps your attention as well. People need to understand that Hollywood makes millions of dollars with this particular style of film, and who is to blame them. If something gives you a positive outcome, then it would be foolish not to attempt it again. I also understand that there are those movies that are on a category of their own and that break the boundaries of a typical Hollywood movie. But, Armaggedon serves its main purpose. It keeps you entertained and it has all the elements that make an action movie great. Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer are a lethal combination when it comes to this particular genre of movies, and I feel that is an honest compliment to admit that they are two of the best out there. Job well done!

Armageddon.......2007-06-08

All the right stuff for this gang.... What a way to save the world.

Action Packed And A Whole Lot Of Fun!.......2007-06-04

I don't understand it when people say that this movie is not realistic, it never claims to be! It is a fun ride with with a great sound track and cast. I don't want this type of movie to be realistic, it would be too boring! This was the biggest hit of the year it was released for good reason......IT'S ENTERTAINING!!!!! That is what a movie should be! I watch a movie to escape and be swooped away from reality and that is what Armageddon does very well. If you can't just sit back and enjoy this movie with some popcorn and a soda than I feel sorry for you. Life is too short to not enjoy a great flick like Armageddon! I can't wait until it comes out in HD! Now go put the DVD in the player and hang on! :-)

The perfect movie for stupid people!.......2007-05-30

Armageddon ranks up there with one of the absolute worst movies I've had the misfortune of seeing. It gives new meaning to the phrase 'over the top'. (Bigger is not better). Why is it that Hollywood insists on giving 99% of the attention to ridiculous special fx and 1% to the script/writing? Mega budget blockbusters like Armageddon are the most guilty of misappropriation of resources. Somebody please make Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer stop ...

Like a good friend.......2007-05-12

The music, how it is cut and taken - has a good feeling about it. One of those film I put on while I'm home doing something. And it keep's me company.

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me please
Classic early Sci-Fi
Great movie, but I never received the DVD.
They Collide REAL Good
A short note from me.

When Worlds Collide
Starring: Richard Derr , Barbara Rush , Peter Hansen , John Hoyt , and Larry Keating
Director: Rudolph Maté
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ASIN: B00005NG6A
Release Date: 2001-09-25

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Winner of the 1951 Academy Award for Best Special Effects, this science fiction extravaganza set a new standard for the realistic depiction of cinematic disasters. Of course, it's a quaint curiosity by today's technological standards, but as produced by visual effects pioneer George Pal, this story of Earth's collision with a runaway star is still a dazzling example of screen sci-fi from the '50s, when special effects were entering a new stage of advancement. Despite scientists' warnings about the star's destructive potential, government officials refuse to take action that could cause international panic, but a consortium of private industrialists prepare for the worst by building a gigantic spaceship--an ark for humanity to begin life anew on a distant planet. Who will be chosen to go, and who left behind? As earthquakes roar and massive tidal waves devastate entire cities, the huge rocket prepares for take-off from its miles-long launching ramp--ready to abandon the shattered Earth! Although it's more enjoyable now as a cinematic museum piece, When Worlds Collide remains a milestone of its kind, leading the way for many more screen disasters that followed this movie's still-worthy example. --Jeff Shannon

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me please.......2007-06-27

I had no problems with there service found them to be quick and efficent.Thank You.

Classic early Sci-Fi.......2007-05-30

This 1951 film is a minor classic in the history of science fiction films.
The film has tended to be overlooked as it came out the same year as The Day the Earth stood still (which IS a better film). But if you look back prior to 1951 there is really only Metropolis which stands out.

The title explains everything about the plot. A passing planet is going to pass near the Earth and cause chaos, however it will be closely followed by its star which will destroy the Earth. A team of scientists have to build a Rocket to take a selected few from the Earth so that the human race can survive. This provides a lot of opportunities for various sub-plots about the morality of who should get a place on the Rocket.

Its only real flaw is the science, where the film just doesn't add up! For example when the star is getting very close this doesn't seem to raise the temperature on Earth all.....

The special effects now look incredibly primitive, but for the time they were brilliant. In 1951 at the Cinema, this film, which is in colour must have been absolutely stunning for the audience at that time. You might want to see it first before buying, but for me it is a milestone movie of its day.

Great movie, but I never received the DVD........2007-05-13

I did not receive, I've asked two times and never arrived.
By the way, every time I used the cheapeast delivery option I didn't receive my package, I just reveiced when I chose express delivery (most expensive option). I think Amazon should garantee better all delivery options with their partners.
Thanks a lot.

They Collide REAL Good.......2007-05-13

I've seen almost every 50's sci fi movie in a movie theater when I was a kid.Yet, I never saw this one. I was very interested to see how much I'd like it.
It's pretty good, not great. The special effects are very good in some places and not in others. The plot is fairly interesting but far from classic.
The DVD is worth getting and watching if you love 50's sci fi movies. If you don't, then pass.

A short note from me........2007-03-30

I saw this as a kid, recently I got it from amazon and watch it again. It is still one of the best ever made. It rates right up there with all the epics like Forbidden Planet, Day the Earth Stood Still, Day the Earth Caught Fire, This Island Earth etc.

Why watch it if you don't like these classical movies...well, what would you do if you found out the earth was about to be smashed by a star just now entering our solar system--call it shake and bake. Beats me but I got to tell you they did a fine job of it in this movie using models instead of computers for special effects.

Don't rent--buy.

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At Last!
This is a fabolous musical and story!!!
Fine Family Fare
Fits the Book well
I need air.........

The Little Prince
Starring: Richard Kiley , Steven Warner , Bob Fosse , Gene Wilder , and Joss Ackland
Director: Stanley Donen
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ASIN: B0001AW07U
Release Date: 2004-04-06

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A pilot crash-lands in the Sahara desert, and is surprised to meet a tiny prince with a sword... but who doesn't know the story of the beloved book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry? The slim philosophical classic has delighted millions, and the 1974 musical of the book has its own charms. Scored by the estimable team of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe and directed by Stanley Donen, this is a tuneful piece of whimsy that's better in moments than it is overall. Two guest appearances energize the second half: Gene Wilder as a lonely fox, and the superbly slinky Bob Fosse as a salacious snake (Fosse choreographed his own number, a welcome touch of Cabaret amidst the whimsy). Some of the book's slight observations don't translate well to the literalness of the screen, but that won't matter to kids, who should be hooked from the very first "Draw me a sheep." --Robert Horton

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At Last!.......2007-06-02

If you saw The Little Prince in the theater, you noticed that the voices were low and the music was loud. That was in addition to the imagery being a little fuzzy. Unfortunately, the VCR was no improvement. However, this DVD has the voice and music sound levels in sync and the images are fresh and crisp. It's like seeing The Little Prince for the first time! I would higly recommend this DVD - especially to previously disappointed fans. At last - the movie has been perfected.

This is a fabolous musical and story!!!.......2007-03-04

I'm soo glad I bought this tape. The musical has some really great songs. It also has some great special effects for being made quite awhile ago. The story is brilliant. I love the song and dance sequence peformed by Bob Fosse as the Snake in the "Snake in the Grass". Wonderful, I highly recommend it.

Fine Family Fare.......2007-02-26

I remember this movie opening to very mixed reviews back in 1974, and so I avoided it for over 30 years. But I recently reread the book (highly recommended for adults as well as children, by the way) and became curious about this adaptation. Although there are a couple of serious problems with this film, it is, on the whole, a surprisingly enjoyable and moving viewing experience. For the most part, the problems are limited to the first half of the film, so if you stick with it that long, the payoff is worth your while.

First of all, that Lerner and Lowe score is a mixed bag at best. But the score improves remarkably in the second half of the film, and the best of it is winning. Secondly, the depiction of the rose is flawed. Gene Wilder's Fox and Bob Fosse's Snake, both wonderful here, are able to step out of their animal skins once their characters are economically established. This frees up their performances considerably. We see their faces clearly, they interact with the Little Prince directly, movement helps define their characters. But the great dancer Donna McKechnie's entire performance as the Rose is horribly ill-conceived. Her image is projected onto a red petal, and as a result, she's murky, small, and, worst of all for a dancer, straight-jacketed. The fact that the connection between the Prince and his Rose is not more persuasive is problematic, since the Little Prince's love for the beautiful but petulant Rose informs almost all his actions.

That being said, the look and feel of this film is pitch-perfect. Stanley Donen wisely avoided the typical bloat to which most Hollywood musicals are susceptible. This Little Prince is intimate in scale. The musical numbers are mostly solos or duets. Nothing here overpowers the delicate plot. The art direction and special effects, particularly during the Prince's interplanetary travels, catch the eye. The performances, with the exception of the Rose (whose deficiencies are more the fault of the director than Ms. McKechnie), are praiseworthy. Richard Kiley is appealing and in fine voice as the Pilot. And Steven Warner is absolutely beguiling as The Little Prince.

Everything pulls together successfully for the last 45 minutes of this film and drives the audience to a touching finale. And about that snake bite: it is certainly meant to be transformative and transporting rather than suicidal. It makes complete sense within the context of this tale, and all but the youngest child will grasp this easily. The Little Prince's peals of laughter filling the night sky make it clear that he has arrived at home safely.

This is, overall, a winsome, faithful adaptation of the beloved children's book.

Fits the Book well.......2007-01-05

I've read this book in English and French and it is one of my favorite French books--I hate modern French literature. I thought that this movie was charming, and also that it follows the book very well. I've shown it to my French classes and most of the students enjoy it. The only parts that I didn't like were the character of the rose although it fits the book and I hate Bob Fosse's bit. It was too long. Gene Wilder was great in his part. My favorite character was the Little Prince himself. I can't imagine a more perfect fit. My favorite "scenes" from the book were well represented. My three children watched and enjoyed it, but as one reviewer pointed out, there is a theme of child-suicide. My children did not catch it, but in retrospect it is obvious and disturbing, but that is what happens in the book. It is definately a point of discussion. It is not condoning suicide, but in the movie you are really left to sort it out yourself. Overall, I love this movie, but it is not oscar worthy.

I need air................2006-12-26

I saw this low rated musical for the first time at of all places Radio City Music Hall (when they showed movies). Since then, it has been one of my favorite films of my childhood. I never read the book, or saw any other adaptations of the story. Yet, several of the actors (Bob Fosse, Gene Wilder, Richard Kiley, Joss Ackland, Carol Lawrence and a LONG PRE Waiting For God Graham Crowden) in their "younger and more formidable years" give performances that would be as first rate as the other roles they would be remembered most for today. Steven Warner in the title role is a delight, and on star filled nights now 30+ years later, I can still hear him laughing. Until this film, I never knew Kiley could sing, but since buying this film on disc, I find my self singing "It's A Hat/I Need Air" with an alarming degree of frequency. Buy this for your children's second exposure to musicals (make the first one Wizard of Oz or Willy Wonka), they will enjoy and so will you (but keep them away from snakes afterwards okie dokie?):-)

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Excellent, excellent, excellent
Gay opening scenes in the US but not in other countries
Gay...by the Way
a middling review
Somewhat sad

Deadly Skies
Starring: Antonio Sabato Jr. , Rae Dawn Chong , Dominic Zamprogna , Michael Boisvert , and Rob LaBelle
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Release Date: 2006-08-15

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Excellent, excellent, excellent.......2007-05-10

I really liked this movie because of the gay theme and positive story. There are many "mainstream" movies out there with gay characters that are not positive at all. This story shows the gay men in a positive way and doing something with purpose. What it also shows is how the military discharges men and women, and in this case men who are gay because they are gay. The main character was sick of "living a lie" within the military and came out. It was then that they discharged him. You can be hetrosexual and advertise it to everyone, but let someone say that they are gay and they are discharged from the military. Granted this is a B thriller movie, but in my book it is A+. I recommend everyone seeing this movie. If for nothing else, to see a gay positive movie that does have a happy ending.

Gay opening scenes in the US but not in other countries.......2007-02-19

Made for the gay Here! cable network, the opening scenes of Deadly Skies show the principal characters in a gay relationship that is then not referenced again as the drama unfolds. Other countries (Canada, UK) have a shorter film without the gay scenes. Like Dante's Cove on the same network, the gay scenes are, I guess, suppose to excuse the limited scope of the plot and the acting. Unfortunately they don't.

Gay...by the Way.......2007-02-14

"Deadly Skies"

Gay.....By the Way

Amos Lassen and Cinema Pride

I am not a fan of thriller movies but there was something about "Deadly Skies" that drew me to it (and I am not talking about a nude Anthony Sabato. Strangely constructed, this vie, is a slick science fiction drama that happens to have a gay hero who also happens to have a lover. But here is where the gay content lays---two brief scenes in a bedroom and several glossed over pieces of dialog. The fact that there are gay characters in the movie is purely incidental and certainly not central nor crucial to the story. Since the movie is not the kind that I usually enjoy, it is hard to be objective about it. The acting is good enough but the dialog and storyline are not much more than adequate. In other words, there is not much good or bad to say about it. It is just a movie that I would not rush out to see but if it were to be broadcast on TV, I would watch it with no problem.
A giant asteroid is heading toward the earth with the potential of being able to destroy it unless the logistics of it can be figured out. Rae Dawn Chong can figure this out but for some reason the government does not seem to want to hire her. Chong knows that her friend, played by Sabato, can save the planet. When she goes to speak with him, she finds him and his lover not only naked but in the middle of having sex. (It is a very mild scene). Why the movie had to have a gay sex scene, I really do not know because as I said before, nothing is much said about the gay characteristic of the film. I am not discounting the eye candy--it is great but I am not sure why it is even there.
One of the controversies of the film is that it has been released under three different names and in each the content (about the gay parts) is a little different. If you cannot find this movie as "Deadly Skies", look for it as "Ultimate Limit" or "Force of Impact".
In summary it is an anti-military paranoia film with a great deal of pacifistic self-righteousness. I enjoyed it as a brief getaway from life but when it was over, it was over.

a middling review.......2007-02-12

Well, I liked the story idea. Two meteors are heading towards Earth and one, the sneaky one hiding behind the first, is on a collision course with our Planet! Will anyone listen? No, of course not. Except one scientist who resigned from the military, coming out as a gay man in the process. Yes, there still isn't any place for a gay man in the service...but all is not lost, he will still have his chance to save the day. And the Earth. A nice thought. The acting was fair. The two actors playing gay were a touch awkward with each other, though very handsome. I wished fervently for more obvious intimacy between them, after all they are seriously involved, right? Well, at least an attempt is being made to have a heroic gay couple. Both actors are very mascluine, not parodies, for once. I only wish they were more comfortable with each other. So it depends what you like.

Somewhat sad.......2006-09-28

So I guess this is the 00's gay cable flick equivalent to the 80's B-action movies, the ones starring Chuck Norris or Michael Dudikoff (and that's a weird filmic phenomenon if you ask me).
Only this one was made with even less money than its ancient precursors, and that hurts the movie. The filmmakers try hard to provide a suspenseful small scale action substitute for the genre's requisite action-driven big finale, but they don't succeed, and you can't blame them, when you see the little production muscle they had to work with.
And basically that's the biggest letdown of the movie. Otherwise it's reasonably entertainning, and all the actors are likable (you gotta love Rae Dawn Chong).

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"We have 18 days before it hits Earth..."
Armageddon
Action Packed And A Whole Lot Of Fun!
The perfect movie for stupid people!
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Armageddon -- Criterion Collection
Starring: Ben Affleck , Clark Heathcliffe Brolly , Steve Buscemi , Ken Hudson Campbell , and Keith David
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ASIN: 6305311463
Release Date: 1999-04-20

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The latest testosterone-saturated blow-'em-up from producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Michael Bay (The Rock, Bad Boys) continues Hollywood's millennium-fueled fascination with the destruction of our planet. There's no arguing that the successful duo understands what mainstream American audiences want in their blockbuster movies--loads of loud, eye-popping special effects, rapid-fire pacing, and patriotic flag waving. Bay's protagonists--the eight crude, lewd, oversexed (but lovable, of course) oil drillers summoned to save the world from a Texas-sized meteor hurling toward the earth--are not flawless heroes, but common men with whom all can relate. In this huge Western-in-space soap opera, they're American cowboys turned astronauts. Sci-fi buffs will appreciate Bay's fetishizing of technology, even though it's apparent he doesn't understand it as anything more than flashing lights and shiny gadgets. Smartly, the duo also tries to lure the art-house crowd, raiding the local indie acting stable and populating the film with guys like Steve Buscemi, Billy Bob Thornton, Owen Wilson, and Michael Duncan, all adding needed touches of humor and charisma. When Bay applies his sledgehammer aesthetics to the action portions of the film, it's mindless fun; it's only when Armageddon tackles humanity that it becomes truly offensive. Not since Mississippi Burning have racial and cultural stereotypes been substituted for characters so blatantly--African Americans, Japanese, Chinese, Scottish, Samoans, Muslims, French ... if it's not white and American, Bay simplifies it. Or, make that white male America; the film features only three notable females--four if you count the meteor, who's constantly referred to as a "bitch that needs drillin'," but she's a hell of a lot more developed and unpredictable than the other women characters combined. Sure, Bay's film creates some tension and contains some visceral moments, but if he can't create any redeemable characters outside of those in space, what's the point of saving the planet? --Dave McCoy

Description

Bruce Willis and and an all-star cast of roughneck oil drillers blast off on a mission to save the planet in Michael Bay's doomsday space epic.

Customer Reviews:

"We have 18 days before it hits Earth...".......2007-06-10

Armageddon.......2007-06-08

All the right stuff for this gang.... What a way to save the world.

Action Packed And A Whole Lot Of Fun!.......2007-06-04

The perfect movie for stupid people!.......2007-05-30

Like a good friend.......2007-05-12

The music, how it is cut and taken - has a good feeling about it. One of those film I put on while I'm home doing something. And it keep's me company.

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Not quite in the absolutely horrible category, but pretty close .....
Very realistic future
It's the end of the world as we know it...
Back in time...
Melodramatic, and terrible. Don't bother.

Without Warning
Starring: Sander Vanocur , Jane Kaczmarek , Bree Walker Lampley , Dwier Brown , and Brian McNamara
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10.5
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ASIN: B00009V7S9
Release Date: 2003-07-08

Customer Reviews:

Not quite in the absolutely horrible category, but pretty close ............2007-06-12

I bought this movie because I was told that some people thought the events portrayed were as real as believed when War of the Worlds aired. My response to that statement would have to be 'oh, gimme a break!'

This film revolves around the news coverage of supposed asteroid strikes and evolves into possible alien contact. It's left rather fuzzy whether said contact was friendly or unfriendly but, in the end, it ends up not mattering in the least.

The "news coverage" was laughable. It makes me want to see all the depicted evicts happen for real and get covered by CNN. ;-P

The saving grace of this movie was its ending when we're led to believe that we've been asteroided out of existence. At least I *think* that was the general idea. So there, planet Earth, take that!

Want to snicker through the hour and a half or so of this mess? Go for it. It would be worth it if only to imagine such events really happening and how news coverage would really evolve. ;-)

Very realistic future.......2007-03-31

I found this movie unique & very intriguing really enjoyed it deb

It's the end of the world as we know it..........2007-02-20

This film used "The War of the Worlds" radiocast as a format. Sander Vanocur and Bree Walker played themselves doing a newscast of an series of events. Several other reporters played themselves as well. This film also featured a pre "Malcolm in the Middle" Jane Kaczmarek as an expert commentator and a pre "Q" (Star Trek) John de Lancie as a field reporter.

I remember that CBS ran notices that what we were seeing was not real at every commecial break. This film is fun and a little thought provoking: do we make sure we understand what we are responding to before we respond?

Now....can someone dig up "Special Bulletin" and put that out on DVD?

Back in time..........2007-01-12

I liked in So. Cal and recognized all of the reporters when this first aired Halloween night back in the 90's (?) I knew that it wasn't for real but got a great amount of joy distracting my mother from the commercials and disclaimers saying it wasn't real! LOL

I bought it because I thought it was just something neat to have. It's cheesy but hey back then a lot of people thought it was for real. Personally I liked it. If you remember Bree Walker and the old California reporters I think you would get a kick out of it.

Melodramatic, and terrible. Don't bother........2007-01-02

I wouldn't waste your time buying this. See if you can't borrow it from your local library if they loan DVDs or your local video store, if you're that interested. It easily put me to sleep inside of the first 30 minutes, and my best friend confirmed that impression after he'd managed to watch the whole movie. After I heard that, I didn't bother trying to rewatch it.

Dragon Ball Z - Lord Slug - Feature (Uncut)

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My favorite DBZ movie.
The worst DBZ movie?
Japanese Version rocks,english version okay
Totally average as far as Dragon Ball Z movies go
Nothing is better

Dragon Ball Z - Lord Slug - Feature (Uncut)
Starring: Laura Bailey (II) , Lee Tockar , Ryan Thomas Brockington , Dylan Thompson , and France Perras
Director: Daisuke Nishio
Manufacturer: Funimation Prod
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ASIN: B00005M2C4
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Product Description

The end of the world is fast approaching in the form of a giant asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Not if Goku has anything to say about it! Goku and Krillin race to the rescue. Using their incredible powers, they narrowly deflect the asteroid from its deadly course. The Earth is saved or is it?

A dark vessel descends from the surface of the asteroid, carrying a powerful new enemy - the evil overlord, Lord Slug.

His forces have come to take control of the Earth and steal its natural resources, only in the process they intend to wipe out the entire human race! And when Lord Slug discovers the seven magic Dragon Balls, it seems nothing can stop his diabolical plans from coming to pass!

Now that Lord Slug has the power of the Dragon Balls in his grasp, can even Goku save the Earth from the clutches of this mysterious invader?

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Running Time 62 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

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The fourth Dragon Ball Z movie was released in 1991 under the title This Is the Super Saiya-jin, Son Goku. Goku and Krillin use their powers to deflect a giant asteroid from striking the Earth. But the asteroid is really the ship of the evil Lord Slug, who bullies Gohan and Bulma to get the Dragon Balls and obtain the eternal youth he desires. The newly regenerated Slug begins to "terrafreeze" Earth, killing inhabitants and transforming the planet into a gargantuan space vessel. During their inevitable duel, Goku learns that the now-gigantic Lord Slug is the last member of a race of "super Namek-jins." Goku eventually defeats him with some help from Gohan and Piccolo. For the U.S. release, Funimation has added an intrusive rock soundtrack--and five minutes of obnoxious commercials at the beginning of the tape. Unrated; suitable for ages 8 and up: Considerable cartoon violence, drug use. --Charles Solomon

Customer Reviews:

My favorite DBZ movie........2007-06-13

I consider myself a huge DBZ fan, and this is my favorite movie. Unfortunately, being the best DBZ movie isn't saying much. However, as far as the single-mindedness of the DBZ movies go, this is the most entertaining. Since it was released in America at the height of the DBZ craze, it benefits from probably the highest production values. Most notably, the music. It features music from Disturbed and Deftones, which are implemented well.

Fun Fact:
Even the edited version of Lord Slug that was shown on Adult Swim featured the Uncut version of a Disturbed song, so the F-Word was actually on Cartoon Network. Somebody should lose there job over that. Haha.

The worst DBZ movie?.......2007-03-20

This movie is by far nowhere near the worst DBZ movie. That spot is reserved for Bio Broly. Nobody can deny that the plot in this one was used already but the action more than makes up for this. The earth was about to be destroyed by a passing comet. Goku and Krillin save the planet from destruction. This is only a prelude for the things to come. A group of warriors invade the earth led by Lord Slug. This results in a very heated battle between Goku and Lord Slug. The battle was good from beginning to end. It also had a pretty decent soundtrack. The only problem with this movie is the same problem with all the movies. It just doesn't fit in the timeline. Still it was a pretty solid movie, and saying that its unwatchable is bananas. If your a fan take advantage of that cheap price and pick this up.

Japanese Version rocks,english version okay.......2007-01-04

Okay I've heard alot about DBZ movie 4- Lord Slug over the years,from it being the worse DBZ movie to date,to being unwatchable. Well I finally decided to check it out,and I have to say this movie is pretty good. I watch the english version of the movie first and it was okay,the voice acting is pretty good. The only regrets that I have concerning the english version and the reason I gave this movie 3 stars instead of 5 is because, the music is not that good for the english version,you might have a couple of music cues that are good,but nothing to be giddy about. Also, for some strange reason,the people at funimation always tend to put corney dialogue in and say things that just aren't ment to be said,or for that matter just doesn't make since. After I watch the english version,I immediatley went back and watch the japanese version,it was like a rebirth of some sorts,because the music was great and the dialogue made perfect since,and situatons were explain more clearly. Why funi didn't use the japanese script instead of the english one I will never know. If funi had kept the original japanese score along with the japanese script the english version would've been awesome! Maybe they'll rerelease all the DBZ movies and have the option of listening to at least the japanese track along with the english voice cast,and knowing the way funi likes to make money they probably will.

Totally average as far as Dragon Ball Z movies go.......2006-10-11

Lord Slug (1991.) The fourth Dragon Ball Z movie.

INTRODUCTION:
The Dragon Ball Z series is one of the finest animes out there, as any fan of Japanese animation will tell you. The series has a "love it or hate it" reputation, but those fans who get into the series are totally immersed by it for a number of reasons. Young people love the series for the fast-paced action and adventure, while older fans enjoy it for the sheer number of characters, and the way they are developed and evolve over the course of time. It's no wonder the series is considered Akira Toriyama's magnum opus, and by far the best of the three Dragon Ball series. When Toei animation made Dragon Ball into an anime, they didn't copy Toriyama's mangas verbatim. They added in many sagas and plot elements not in the manga, often as a result so that the manga and anime were released at the same pace. Toei even created movies based on the series! There were thirteen movies, two television specials, and one OVA/OAV. While not usually canon to the storyline, they are an undeniable part of the Dragon Ball Z franchise that can't be ignored.

OVERVIEW:
Dragon Ball Z Movie Four, Lord Slug, was released in Japan on March 19, 1991. The movie was first released in America on August 7, 2001. It is the fourth of the thirteen Dragon Ball Z movies. The original Japanese title translates to something like "Super Saiya-Jin Son Goku." The opening for the Japanese version of the movie is Cha La Head Cha La, but it's the alternate, movies-only opening ending with the scene of Goku holding his bow. The ending animation features newly-created footage of the characters, and a unique piece of music.

THE STORY:
The time period is one following the fight against Nappa and Vegeta, and one before the Z fighters depart for Namek. It is also set after Movie Three, The Tree Of Might, since Gohan's dragon appears. Earth is nearly pummeled by a meteor, but Kamehameha blasts by Goku and Krillin save the day. But this was only the beginning of the problem. From the meteor comes Lord Slug, an aging but still super-powerful evil Namekian. He has his sights set on capturing the Earth and turning it into his new mobile base planet, as well as getting the Dragon Balls to reclaim his youth.

REVIEW OF STORY:
Many people say this is the worst Dragon Ball Z movie. I'm not necessarily saying they're wrong, but I am going to say that they are far too critical and harsh. I found it to be quite enjoyable. Definitely not the best Dragon Ball Z movie, but still far from being a bad one. The greatest strength of this movie would have to be the battle scenes involving Piccolo. I won't spoil anything here, but he has some awesome scenes. And let's not forget the classic "Whistle Of Doom" so many fans speak highly of. Classic stuff. Sadly, when people say the movie is plagued with weaknesses, they aren't totally wrong. The main bad guy is underdeveloped as a character, as are his henchmen. This alone makes the movie less fun to watch. And let's be realistic, the whole "alien invader" thing has been done to death, and not just in Dragon Ball Z. In some places, this feature feels like a really cheesy fifties science fiction movie. The movie also tends to drag on longer than necessary. And the ending... let's just say it's not much different than the ending to the two movies that followed this one. And despite the (original Japanese) title of the film, Goku never becomes a Super Saiyan in the movie (though he does come close at one point.) What it comes down to is an average Dragon Ball Z movie. Not horrible, not great.

OFFICIAL?
I don't consider any of the movies official to the Dragon Ball Z storyline, since Akira Toriyama himself didn't create them, not to mention the fact they don't usually fit into the storyline. This is no exception. The small gap between the Saiyan and Frieza sagas is the only time this one could take place, but Piccolo (who was killed by Nappa) is alive, automatically rendering it false. And Gohan's dragon appears, who was introduced in the non-canon Tree Of Might movie. As such, this movie could only take place in an alternate universe in which no good guys are killed in the Saiyan Saga, and in which Tree Of Might also took place.

REVIEW OF DVD:
All of FUNimation's Dragon Ball Z DVDs are pretty much the same as far as content goes. There is no bonus content, unless you consider the obligatory trailers on the DVD to be bonus material. And honestly, I could have lived without them. Why couldn't get get interviews with cast and crew, or trivia/facts, something like that? FUNimation has a lot of room to improve on the DVDs.

THE DUBBED VERSION:
Lots of people tend to bash FUNimation's dub of the Dragon Ball Z series? Why? It's inaccurate and sometimes just plain stupid. Not to mention there are times when the choice of voice actors is questionable. They have a tendency to add in too much unneeded extra dialogue. For instance, following the scene where Piccolo yells at Gohan to stop whistling, in the original Japanese version he says nothing more, while in the dub he APOLOGIZES AND TELLS HIM THE WHISTLING WASN'T BAD? WTF!? That's not the Piccolo I know and love. And did I neglect to mention that FUNimation rerecorded the whistling? Not a really big deal, but it was widely expected that the original whistling would be kept intact in the dub. Another example is Bulma looking up after the meteor scene when the fragments are falling to Earth. She's ENJOYING IT in the dub, saying it's pretty. This is a total change from the real version in which she's in a total state of shock. There's stupid dialogue around every corner in the dub. Why is it FUNimation can do great dubbed versions of other animes (Full Metal Alchemist comes to mind) but they can't ever do it for Dragon Ball Z? Topping off the crap fest that is the dubbed version is the music. We don't get the original Japanese music in the dubbed version. We get some rather lame, standard-fare instrumental sequences (if you've watched it on Cartoon Network you'll know what I'm talking about.) And that's not the worst of it. The soundtrack is NU METAL. Come on! If I want to listen to Disturbed, I'll pop in their CD. This kind of music has no place in Dragon Ball Z, and it greatly detracts from the original intended movie. Do I even have to say it? Watch the Japanese version.

OVERALL:
Overall this is a good package. Not the best Dragon Ball Z move, and certainly not the best DVD release of Dragon Ball Z content, but overall I'm satisfied. It's not one of the best movies, however, so I really can only recommend this one to die-hard fans of the series who can't get enough.

EDITION NOTES:
Two versions of this were released: Edited and Uncut. Obviously, buy uncut. The DVD isn't as readily available as it once was, but is still fairly easy to find. Used stores that buy anime DVDs, online and in-person, should have it.

Nothing is better.......2006-08-07

Alright, here's whats up with the movie. IT ROCKS! There is tons of action and some of these people don't know what the heck they are talking about when they give it 3 or lower stars because it is the best.DBZ fans you must buy this movie.Trust me.

Listen to a true DBZ fan. It starts of with Piccolo doing his meatitation thing when Gohan and Icoris come by and start dancing and Gohan whistels which hurts Piccolo. Then Piccolo senses a strong power. Goku and Krillen try to stop it but don't make a difference.

Then Gohan and some of the others come and see what happened but the powerful warriors come out and it is up to Gohan to win but it isn't enough. I don't wanna give that much away but later on Goku comes and fights Lord Slug. With Gohan down for the count. Krillen to tired to fight and Piccolo out of energy it is up to Goku to put Lord Slug in his place. Can he do it or is this the end for the Earth? Find out on this exciting movie.

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Asteeroid
Could Have Been Better
Astroid
Some Of The Worst Acting I've Seen In My Entire Life!
Fantasy, not to be confused with facts

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Starring: Michael Biehn , Annabella Sciorra , Zachary Charles , Don Franklin , and Carlos Gómez (II)
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ASIN: B0000844IJ
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Description

When astronomer Dr. Lily McKee (Annabella Sciorra) discovers a massive asteroid hurtling towards the earth, she quickly sends her young son to the safety of his grandfather in Dallas, and contacts the director of the Federal Emergency Management, Jack Wallach (Michael Biehn). The huge fireball hits Kansas with devastating consequences, transforming the city into a hellish maelstrom of rubble and fire. But as Jack and the local firefighters race to rescue victims, Lily sights a second, even larger asteroid - heading straight for Texas.

Customer Reviews:

Asteeroid.......2007-03-23

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR ASTEROID FOR SOME TIME NOW, AND COULD NOT BUY IT
FROM AROUND WHERE I LIVE AT. AMAZON SEEMS TO HAVE THE HARD TO FIND MOVIES,
AND THAT IS GREAT FOR ME. EVEN THOUGHT THIS MOVIE IS QUITE LONG IT IS NICE TO WATCH ONCE AND AWHILE AND I COLLECT DESASTER MOVIES.

Could Have Been Better.......2007-01-10

The theme of the movie is an overused concept. They could have done a better acting job, but it is entertaining. It is a good movie for collectors of disaster movies.

Astroid.......2006-03-18

It has Michael Biehn in it so it is great - did see it on TV (and taped it) and wanted it without commercials also.

Some Of The Worst Acting I've Seen In My Entire Life!.......2005-12-28

When the lead character acts like she's sleepwalking through the entire film, that's distracting! When just about anyone from my high school's drama class could do a much better job while brushing their teeth, then it's time to open up the wallet, and hire better talent.

Once you get past the special affects, all which use cheesy models, this godforsaken movie is boring as sin, or, should I say mud!

Beside being preposterous, for example, the meteoroid, or whatever, ONLY hits a dam in its first strike, this pitiful film is also delusional! Remember the scene where the head of FEMA risks his life to save someone who is obviously in danger of being wiped out by fire. As Hurricane Katrinia proves, there is no such thing as a bureaucratic, administrator hero! Instead, this movie comes off as a piece of not-so-subtle Federal government propaganda not worthy of a moment of your time!

Fantasy, not to be confused with facts.......2005-12-10

This telplay is supposedly based on the possibility of an asteroid hitting the earth. That possibility is real, and many people take the issue seriously. One commercial film, Deep Impact, also included some real effort to "get it right". However, there is nothing in this film that relates to the real concern about asteroid impacts. This is pure fantasy and thus a turn-off to anyone who has thought seriously about this issue.

Average customer rating:

GREAT

Armageddon (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: Ben Affleck , Clark Heathcliffe Brolly , Steve Buscemi , Ellen Cleghorne , and Keith David
Manufacturer: Touchstone / Disney
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ASIN: B0009KQOMO
Release Date: 2005-07-19

Product Description

Armageddon PSP UMD Movie MODEL- 29935 VENDOR- UMD MOVIE FEATURES- Armageddon PSP Movie Michael Bay directed this $150 million science fiction action thriller about an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, sending fireballs down on Manhattan, prompting a plan to split the asteroid into two sections before it arrives and causes human extinction. NASA executive director Dan Truman (Billy Bob Thornton) brings in the worlds number-one oil driller, Harry S. Stamper (Bruce Willis), who assembles his team that is trained for the task. The group includes top crew hand A.J. Frost (Ben Affleck), who is involved in a relationship with Stampers daughter Grace (Liv Tyler). With only days remaining, two shuttles head into space to drill 800 feet into the asteroid and nuke the rock. Back on Earth, as mini-asteroids pelt Paris and Shanghai, humanity hopes and prays for a successful mission. -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- MPAA Rating : PG13 Genre : Sci-Fi Action, Sci-Fi Disaster Film Theatrical Date : 1998 Run Time : 151 minutes Distributor/Studio: Touchstone / Disney sonystyle.com

Customer Reviews:

GREAT.......2005-07-08

Great Movie If Bruce Willis was not in this movie and BILLY BOB THORTON it would of been a complete waste of time. I am not here to tell you about the DVD so go out and buy it and see for yourself.

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