Treasure Hunt (Special Edition)

Starring:Philip Kwok, Giorgio Pasotti, Chien-lien Wu, Jun Kunimura, Michael Wong, Roy Chiao, Han Chin, George Saunders, Yun-Fat Chow, Chia Hui Liu
Director: Jeffrey Lau
Studio: Tai Seng
Product Type: DVD

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Like the video game series it's based on, Tomb Raider is best enjoyed for its physical strategies, since even casual scrutiny of story details will induce a headache. It's more concerned with puzzles than plot, populated with characters that don't have personalities so much as attitudes. It's silly and somber at the same time, but as a franchise vehicle for Angelina Jolie in the title role of relic hunter Lara Croft, this is packaged entertainment at its most agreeable, ambitious in scope and scale, and filled with the kind of globetrotting adventure that could make Jolie the best thing that's happened to action movies since Indiana Jones. Could being the operative word here, because Tomb Raider can't match any of Steven Spielberg's celebrated joyrides, but the ingredients are there for an exquisitely cinematic meal.

Perhaps to distance himself from Lara Croft's video game origins, director Simon West takes things a bit too seriously; Tomb Raider handles its plot (involving a planetary alignment, the nefarious Illuminati, and coveted relics that hold the key to controlling the flow of time) with all the gravity of a championship chess match... minus the tension. If the movie had lightened up and been truly suspenseful (instead of being suffused with been-there, done-that familiarity), it would have been an instant popcorn classic. As it is, however, this is an elegantly mounted adventure featuring exotic locations (in Cambodia and Iceland) and an exotic star born for her role. Even without her padded bra, Jolie would be the living embodiment of Lara Croft, and that's enough to bode well for inevitable sequels. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Tomb Raider - HD.......2007-05-10

Video transfer quality is great. Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 soundtrack is very clean - I haven't listened to the DTS soundtrack, but it includes one. Special features are PLENTY, among which are both a trailer and a teaser trailer in HD.

If you enjoy this movie, I would say you get a great value for the money with the quality and all the features. If you've never seen this movie before, and you feel the same way as I do about some of the other movies I've reviewed here on Amazon, then you may feel the same way as I do about "Tomb Raider" as well.

My first impression - having all the bells and whistles of a great surround system - leads me to conclude that it's plenty "Tomb" but not quite "Raider".

The story is decent as far as "adventures" go, perhaps more on the unconvincing side, but the action seemed small to me: gunfire petite...explosions dainty...somewhat corny...Lara evades a gunman's barrage of bullets in the main lobby of her mansion like a schoolyard tetherball going around its pole, and I couldn't help but be reminded of writings I remember from the U.S.S. Alabama - "Lead Dammit, Lead!"

"Tomb Raider" may be more of (but not necessarily) a "chick flic" adventure (pardon the reference) strongly cashing in on the "daddy's little girl" theme, which could easily alienate some. However, do not assume me biased about a female lead: I found "Aeon Flux" to be an outstanding film - it too has a female lead.

It turns out I honestly just didn't like this movie. If you're a fan of the "Tomb Raider" videogame, or of Angelina Jolie, or of archeological adventures or of the aforementioned thematic structure, you might get a kick out of this film. If you're particular about your collection, you may want to be cautious about this one - but in its defense, it's all a matter of taste.

I neither recommend nor condemn this film - I just didn't like it.

A collector's Must Have.......2007-05-07

Jolie as an action figure just sits right. I am glad I have it to watch whenever.

Lara Croft - Tomb Raider.......2007-05-07

Love it came in great condition!and it shows GREAT!!

Visually stunning!.......2007-04-09

And the sets and scenery are nice too. Face it, the reason we're here to talk about this movie, is because of the star. It's all about Angelina Jolie, but unfortunately this film is rated PG-13, so you just don't get as much of her as you would like.

The main character, Lara Croft (Jolie) is the uber-sexy combination of the all the archeological nerdiness of Indiana Jones, the swashbuckling adventure of Robin Hood, the firepower of Rambo, the gadgetry of James Bond and the sexiness of, well, Angelina Jolie. Her humble abode, Croft Manor is meant to evoke some sort of combination of classic European aristocracy and 22nd Century technical marvel. Some weird combination of Palace of Versailles crossed with the Bat Cave and the deck of the Starship Enterprise. Why can't we all be born into this lifestyle? In fact I guess it really is a lot like Bruce Wayne's place.

The opening scene is a fantastic fight sequence between a barely clad Croft and some robot thingy we don't care about. It nearly kills her, but she comes through and destroys it and we all learn it's just some cheese ball training session, and a good excuse for her to wear a nice tight top and some revealing shorts. This is followed by a completely meaningless scene that serves no purpose what so ever , Croft in a shower. If they would have been brave enough to shoot for an R rating, or even an NC-17, it could have been the greatest scene in the history of filmmaking. As it is, just a naked wet Jolie throwing her hair about and posing as the water falls on her body. It really is quite magnificent, and yet somewhat disappointing.

The story revolves around some global organization bent on taking over the world, and their plans revolve around the planets aligning and some magic key they need to find to control time. Along the way we learn that Croft has daddy issues (Jon Voight, her real life father) since he's been missing for so long. And she is the uber-cool totally against the grain rebel that upsets any and all uptight class elitists she runs into along the way, even though she`s a rich snob herself. She has a geeky brainiac side kick/helper named Bryce (Noah Talyor) who is pretty funny actually, a nice little smart alec, and an opposing archeologist working for the bad guys named Alex (Craig, Daniel Craig).

The movie looks pretty, which is its main goal. There is some sort of story, plenty of action, a bit of intrigue and the constant presence and pleasure of Croft's breasts, which appear to be the main feature of this story, since the camera rarely leaves them and her outfits always ensure their prominent display. Also, there are enough references to the Illuminati (the bad guys here, bent on world domination, and definitely not wiling to wait another 5000 years for the planetary alignment before they can take over) and the all seeing eye on the pyramid to make a Da Vinci code buff have some sort of nerd-gasm trying to compare/contrast how those two symbols are used in the different films.

The movie is really just a whacky wild adventure in the pursuit of two halves of a magic mystery triangle so powerful that the evil Mecha-Streisand can be destroyed once and for all! Ok, that's not really what the triangle does, it gives the user the ability to manipulate time, which the bad guys will use to take over the world. As if they're not already in control of everything. Of course Lara prevents them from getting the triangle, actually gets control of it herself and does nothing spectacular with it before destroying it.

The parallels between Tomb Raider and Raiders of the Lost Ark are almost uncanny. A swashbuckling hero Croft/Indy is out to save the world by finding the triangle/ark before the bad guys Illuminati/Nazis are able to do so with their own archeologist Alex West/Renee Belloq.

With that, it's a visually stunning film, with the scenery and locals, the special effects, and of course the lead actress. It's entertaining, and worth the money. Pick it up. Enjoy it. You won't remember anything about it a week after seeing it. It's a good fun movie, that is completely forgettable.

As for the special features on this Widescreen Special Collectors Edition:

Digging Into Tomb Raider
Crafting Lara Croft
The Stunts of Tomb Raider
Visual Effects of Tomb Raider
Are you Game?
Commentary by Director Simon West
4 Deleted Scenes
Alternate Main Title Sequences
U2 Music Video, "Elevation" Tomb Raider Mix
DVD-ROM Features
Tomb Raider Timeline
Tomb Raider Chronicles Game

Some pretty cool stuff, worth checking out.

Comment on "Lara Croft-Tomb Raider".......2007-03-11

I love this movie so much. I cannot think of any other actress who can play Lara Croft better than Angelina Jolie. She did most of the stunts personally without using the double. She is sexy and smart in the film. The plot is fast-paced and the visual effect is superb. We do not always have a movie whose main character is heroine these days. I think anyone who loves action and adventure films cannot miss this one.

Average customer rating:

On the blu-ray release
disappointing blu-ray release
Lara Croft - We need more
Lara never looked better
Very well done!!

Lara Croft - Tomb Raider [Blu-ray]
Starring: Chris Barrie , Daniel Craig , Iain Glen , Angelina Jolie , and Leslie Phillips
Director: Simon West
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B000I0QLZU
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Product Description

A member of a rich British aristocratic family, Lara Croft is a "tomb raider" who enjoys collecting ancient artifacts from ruins of temples, cities, etc. worldwide, and doesn't mind going through death-defying dangers to get them. She is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, weapons training, and foreign languages - and does them all in tight outfits. Well, the planets of the solar system are going into planetary alignment (Which occurs every 5,000 years), and a secret society called the Illuminati is seeking an ancient talisman that gives its possessor the ability to control time. However, they need a certain clock/key to help them in their search, and they have to find the talisman in one week or wait until the next planetary alignment to find it again. Lara happens to find that key hidden in a wall of her mansion. The Illuminati steal it, and Lara gets an old letter from her deceased father telling her about the society's agenda (Her father was also the one who hid the key). Now, she must retrieve the key and find and destroy the talisman before the Illuminati can get their hands on it.

Format: BLU-RAY DISC

Customer Reviews:

On the blu-ray release.......2007-04-26

When the Lara Croft video game was released it was so ahead of its time, it influenced and changed the video game industry.
It would have been nice if the Lara Croft series could continue its revelutionary approach by producing a crystal clear version of this 7 year old movie. But seeing the way how they prepared the title for HD, its apparent that the producers dont have big expectancies from this old lady.
The movie is very much grainy, there are even scratches and glares. I am not impressed with the audio as well.
The HD version has absolutely Zero upgrade value.
There are many extras but as i dont have the DVD im not sure if they are special for this version or not.

disappointing blu-ray release.......2007-03-23

this is my 10th blu-ray movie, and it is one of the worst one I have seen, there is grain everywhere and colors are so saturated it made the picture look flat and plain. Definitely not for showing off your HD equipment.

Lara Croft - We need more.......2007-03-09

Great female action movie. We need more like this. It holds your interest.

Lara never looked better.......2007-01-30

When i played this for the first time on my blu-ray player i was instantly able to see the difference in quality. The image was crisp and felt as though i was seeing it back in the theaters again.

Very well done!!.......2007-01-29

The people who say this movie didn't have a good transfer are crazy, maybe they didn't have their HDMI cable hooked up right, or didn't have a 1080p HDTV. Who knows what their problem is. Anyway, it is a fun movie with excellent picture and sound quality. Blu-ray rocks!

Average customer rating:

A horribly boring movie
Is it a history lesson? Perhaps not. An enjoyable film...definitely!
An Action Packed Adventure
National Treasure
An Amusement Park Ride

National Treasure (UMD Mini For PSP)
Starring: Sean Bean , Nicolas Cage , Harvey Keitel , Don McManus , and Mark Pellegrino
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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Binding: UMD for PSP

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ASIN: B0008JFMF6
Release Date: 2005-05-03

Product Description

National Treasure UMD Movie From Buena Vista MODEL- 29472 VENDOR- UMD MOVIES FEATURES- "National Treasure" PSP UMD Movie Watch movies on your PSP handheld with DVD picture quality in widescreen. This full length movie fits on a single UMD disc. A man sets out to steal a lost fortune in order to save it in this adventure drama from producer Jerry Bruckheimer. Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) is an archeologist who is from the eighth generation of a family who has shared an unusual quest. As Gates- family legend has it, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin hid a massive cache of gold during the waning days of the Revolutionary War and left clues as to its whereabouts in the original drafts of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. With no firm proof that it actually exists, Gates sets out to crack the code that will lead him to the fortune, which, as a member of the Gates clan, he is sworn to protect from wrongdoers. * Starring: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight, Harvey Keitel. -- SPECIFICATIONs ----------------------------------- MPAA Rating : PG Genre : Action Thriller, Caper Theatrical Date : 2004 Run Time : 131 Minutes Distributor/Studio: Walt Disney Video

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Like a Hardy Boys mystery on steroids, National Treasure offers popcorn thrills and enough boyish charm to overcome its rampant silliness. Although it was roundly criticized as a poor man's rip-off of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Da Vinci Code, it's entertaining on its own ludicrous terms, and Nicolas Cage proves once again that one actor's infectious enthusiasm can compensate for a multitude of movie sins. The contrived plot involves Cage's present-day quest for the ancient treasure of the Knights Templar, kept secret through the ages by Freemasons past and present. Finding the treasure requires the theft of the Declaration of Independence (there are crucial treasure clues on the back, of course!), so you can add "caper comedy" to this Jerry Bruckheimer production's multi-genre appeal. Nobody will ever accuse director Jon Turtletaub of artistic ambition, but you've got to admit he serves up an enjoyable dose of PG-rated entertainment, full of musty clues, skeletons, deep tunnels, and harmless adventure in the old-school tradition. It's a load of hokum, but it's fun hokum, and that makes all the difference. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

A horribly boring movie.......2007-06-30

"National Treasure" is a horrible movie. I knew within the first 60 seconds of watching that it was hokey and cliche, but I was willing to sit through it if it was at least entertaining. It wasn't. The one redeeming quality the movie could have had was the clues to the treasure. Give the audience something to guess at. But the clues turned out to be so obscure and hidden in meaning that they might as well been written in a foreign language.

There are alot of good reviews for this movie for some reason. But when you watch "National Treasure", as I know you will, remember my words. You will at first feel disgusted by the awful acting, then betrayed by the cliche action scenes that you have seen a hundred times before. A strange sensation will creep through your body, like you are slowly dying. But don't worry, this is only extreme boredom. You'll hope that the movie will redeem itself and begin to be entertaining, but it won't. After what seems like an enternity, 2 hours and 11 minutes will roll by, and then you can think "Boy, that one reviewer sure was right. This move was awful!".

Don't say you weren't warned.

Is it a history lesson? Perhaps not. An enjoyable film...definitely!.......2007-06-17

I just wrote a review for the horrendous "Ghost Rider," in which I mentioned "National Treasure" as an example of a recent Cage film that didn't deserve the negative criticism it received (in contrast to the deservedly-dogged "Ghost Rider"), and was thus inspired to write a review in defense of "National Treasure." As I have read from other reviews here, most people agree that while the film isn't a history lesson, it's a darn good time at the movies, and it should have been rated by critics by such. It's a popcorn flick, pure and simple, and in that context, it works flawlessly. It's tremendously entertaining, and it accomplishes that goal while being family-friendly (PG). The thing that always makes me laugh regarding most "critics" of film is that their reviews are essentially little more than a paragraph attempting to display the wit, knowledge, and general intelligence they believe they possess; they're in such constant defense of these self-inflated traits that they destroy any picture with a smidgeon of disregard for historical accuracy, while forgetting that movies are created, above all else, to entertain (unless they're labeled "documentaries"). Do we care whether or not the founding fathers and the freemasons could have feasibly put an invisible map on the back of the Declaration of Independence? Should we be more concerned with whether or not the idea is even logistically fathomable or if the picture is entertaining? For my money, I want to see the entertaining picture (and so does 99% of the population)...and this is what the majority of critics fail to admit, in my opinion, in vigorously defending their "intelligence" in their "reviews." If I wanted to get out of work on a Friday to go and watch a depressing, miserable film with zero entertainment value simply because it happens to be historically accurate (hence, lacking sex appeal), I'd be on the watch for the sequel to "The Fog of War." However, I pay to see movies to be taken out of reality, and to have fun...just like everybody else, ultimately. I'm not ashamed to admit that I love this film, nor should the critics that publicly slandered it while probably watching it on a weekly basis in the privacy of their homes. Thus, I highly recommend it to any fan of, well, enjoying themselves via the watching of film, and I'd state that proof of the points I've made in this review will be made evident via the box office receipts of the upcoming sequel. I'll be first in line, and so will the critics!

An Action Packed Adventure.......2007-05-21

National Treasure is one of the premier movies ever. Beautifully produced by Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Junction Entertainment, and Saturn Films this movie, which was released on November 19, 2004, brought in 338 million dollars in the worldwide box office. The movie was rated PG because of action violence and some scary images. Filming for the movie was spectacularly completed on location at many of the historical sites where the story took place, the acting was superb, and the running time of 131 minutes provides plenty of entertainment. Why not watch it today?

When Benjamin Franklin Gates was young his grandfather told him a story that would change his life. Intently Ben listened as his Grandfather told him of a massive, ancient mysterious treasure, which had been fought over for centuries. The treasure had vanished. Feeling that because the treasure was too valuable, it was too great for one man to have, a group called the Freemasons hid the treasure leaving behind a series of clues to its location. In 1832 the last remaining signer of the Declaration of Independence was about to die, and with him the last clue would die, but just before he died he told the clue to his stable boy Tom Gates. The clue that said, "The secret lies with Charlotte," was passed down from generation to generation in the Gates family and each had spent years of their lives searching for the treasure without success until, finally Ben began searching. The treasure was like a needle in a haystack but Ben devoted his life to finding it.

Quickly Ben found a ship, which was named Charlotte, trapped north of the Arctic Circle. Although the treasure was not aboard the ship Ben easily discovered the next clue. After he understood the clue Ben realized that his treasure hunting was over because the map he would need was hidden on the back of the Declaration of Independence in invisible ink. Knowing that it was not possible to get his hands on the Declaration, Ben was ready to give up. His colleague did not agree. Ian Howe who had come along to help Ben decided that he would steal the Declaration, but when Ben would not go through with it he trapped Ben and his friend Riley Poole in the ship which was full of burning gunpowder. After Ben and Riley survived the exploding ship they went to the government to warn them that the Declaration was going to be stolen, but they were assured that the priceless document was safe.

When Ben was unable to convince the government that the Declaration was in danger he realized that the only way to keep the document safe was to steal it himself. He knew it was wrong. He knew it was impossible. He knew it was insane. Stealing the Declaration was not going to be easy so Ben and Riley carefully planned out each step as they prepared for their impossible mission. Unlike Ben, who was planning a stealth mission to steal the document, Ian and his disreputable friends were planning to use force to reach the Declaration. Quickly Ben made his way to the Declaration of Independence but because of Ian's seemingly endless resources he was right behind him. Who would claim the treasure and who would be left behind? One thing is sure, reaching the Declaration was only the beginning of Ben's dangerous journey to the treasure.

Acting in National Treasure is brilliantly done by many great actors including Nicholas Cage who played the part of Ben. The director of the extraordinary film was Jon Turtletaub. National Treasure is a must see movie that will be enjoyed again and again.

National Treasure.......2007-05-07

National Treasure (Full Screen Edition)An Awesome movie for those who enjoy treasure hunting movies as well action/ suspense movies. Nicolas Cage does an excellent job as Benjamin Franklin Gates, a descendant of a family obssessed with finding a lost treasure connected with history. Sean Bean does an excellent job of playing the man obssessed with finding and keeping the treasure, while Nicolas Cage , predictably, plays the one who lives up to the mandate and turns the treasure over the entire world.

Well worth watching with all of the twists and suspense involved in the plot.

An Amusement Park Ride.......2007-05-07

"National Treasure" isn't a bad movie. It's just one of those productions calculated to hit every predictable result in its target audience, as polished and hermetically sealed as the fabled treasure its characters seek. Nicholas Cage, who long ago entertained me somehow in "Valley Girl" and "Raising Arizona," turns in his requisite blank performance as Benjamin Franklin Gates, the last, we're told, of a family of well-to-do, toupeed kooks obsessed with finding the treasure of colonial Free Masons. Perhaps disturbingly, the women of the family are long gone, leaving first Christopher Plummer and then Jon Voight to impart wisdom in their off-kilter ways, though the love interest played by the Keira Knightly-ish (herself rather Winona Ryder-ish) Diana Kruger does her chilly best to keep the boys honest. When Gates is double-crossed by Bond wannabe Sean Bean, things get tense, first as the ex-partners each devise a robbery of the Declaration of Independence and later, when the film gets inspiration from the Indiana Jones series in what looks like the next attraction at Disney World. Director Jon Turteltaub keeps things moving at a brisk pace, helped by a percussive, familiar electronic score, which is good considering the story mostly consists of standard chases and a rundown of clues that seems right out of "Scooby Doo." The mystery itself is as convoluted as they come - you'll give up trying to keep track of things -- though the location shooting, especially in Philadelphia, manages to capture the majesty of America's wonderful historical locations. Supporting efforts from Harvey Keitel, as a tired FBI agent, are largely wasted, though a lot less of Justin Bartha, as the annoying computer nerd, would have been welcome. It really deserves three and a half stars, but four just wouldn't be accurate.

Average customer rating:

hilarious
Best quote of the film:
I liked it better when it was called "Fandango"
Excellent Movie
A gem of a stoner movie

Rolling Kansas
Starring: Kelly Bright , Ryan Thomas Brockington , Greg Dorchak , Charlie Finn , and Ed Geldhart
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ASIN: B0002CR09U
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Customer Reviews:

hilarious.......2007-03-25

this movie isn't for everybody, but if you like movies like super troopers and dukes of hazzard, you might want to check this one out.

Best quote of the film:.......2006-10-24

What do ya got in that box there?
-oh, just Bunnies, sir.
Look like dog snacks to me!

I liked it better when it was called "Fandango".......2006-06-03

This movie was essentially a rip-off of the MUCH BETTER Fandango, which starred (seriously) Kevin Costner. The characters, the basic plot, the basic geography were all lifted from Fandango, and shamelessly so.

Not since the "Point Break" rip-off, "The Fast and the Furious", have i seen such a blatant rip-off of a film.

Quality-wise, it is quite weak.

Excellent Movie.......2006-04-17

I love this movie. It is a total stoner film! I was laughing so hard during every scene! 5 STARS!!!

A gem of a stoner movie.......2005-07-31

This little gem of a stoner movie had me rolling on the floor, literally. In the vein of Liquid Sky, Pot Luck, and Half Baked, it tells the story of 5 guys who are out to make a profit following a "treasure map" to a secret government forest of marijuana, left to them (the map, not the weed) by their parents. Also showing his face in this little ditty is veteran actor Rip Torn, playing an ex agricultural government agent who has prefected the art of growing sensimilia. On their journeys, the 5 boys have lots of misadventures before finding the "magic forest of marijuana." One of the guys is a parapalegic, one has narcolepsy, one is a nerd, and one (Kevin) turned out to be gay.
I wouldnt recommend this film if you are looking for oscar winning performances by talented actors. I would suggest this if you are a fan of Kevin Smith films (the early ones). Dont buy this film, rent it, you'll laugh, you'll cry, you see strippers, and LOTS of pot!

Average customer rating:

Best movie adaptation!
May not be a big-studio flick, but a good family adventure film
What an Adventure
Adaptation of a film rather than the book
Why Can't Hollywood leave the book alone??

King Solomon's Mines
Starring: Patrick Swayze , Alison Doody , Roy Marsden , John Standing , and Gavin Hood
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ASIN: B0002J58GU
Release Date: 2004-09-21

Product Description

No one knew if the fabled tomb existed. Those who have searched for it never returned. It s been said that whoever finds it will become the richest soul on the face of the earth some say, the most cursed. Now, one brave man has been hired to find out what it true, that it myth, and what is really buried in the darkness of King Solomon s Mines.

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Running Time 204 Min

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Best movie adaptation!.......2007-01-29

This movie was an unexpected pleasure and really fun to watch!
Swayze does a great job as Quartermaine & Alison Doody is wonderful as the female lead. There are never annoying moments of disgusted "They'd never do that", or ridiculous temple-of-doom type comedy lines. The screenplay and plot were terrific, the adventure was compelling, and the entire movie was heartwarming. Villains were even well-wrought. Scenery was breathtaking.
Well done, highly recommended, and perfect for family viewing on a Sunday afternoon or early Saturday evening.

May not be a big-studio flick, but a good family adventure film.......2006-09-26

This movie looked to be a television movie put onto video from the Hallmark Channel. Accordingly, it does not have big special effects or big actors and the script is a little choppy. Yes, it also has breaks where commercials would probably fit in.

However, that being said, this film was a good adventure for those who have not seen the other movie and have not read the book. Additionally, this book is a decent movie for families, with minimal gore. You don't see blood flying when someone gets shot or stabbed by a spear. You don't even see a single vulture when the living characters talk about vultures plucking the eyes out of dying men. It is left to the imagination, the way that movies used to be.

So, yes, this is a TV movie put onto DVD. However, if you're looking for something that you can feel comfortable watching with your 10+ year old, this is a decent purchase.

What an Adventure.......2006-07-30

Patrick Swayze does a nice job here as Alan Quartermain. This is a well made adventure movie, with an exellent screenplay by Steve H. Berman. It is the best movie version. GO out and get it, highly reccomended

Adaptation of a film rather than the book.......2006-05-30

I read with interest the opinion of some reviewers that this version of King Solomon's Mines varies greatly from the book. It does indeed! However, it is a pretty good remake of the other film attempts to retell the story. The Stewart Granger version of the 1950s was very dramatic, while Richard Chamberlain's later attempt was a purely fun romp. I think that this new version with Patrick Swayze is a fine cross between the two--enough Indiana Jones to induce smiles, and enough drama to keep the characters interesting. It's worth the view.

Why Can't Hollywood leave the book alone??.......2006-04-05

Despite the fact that this movie is fairly entertaining and far better than previous attempts to capture King Solomon's Mines on film, it lacks the sense of atmosphere, drama and period of the original book. In fact, it is so different from the book, that had the names been changed, no one would have recognized that it was adapted from Haggard's novel.
Instead of an engaging adventure story of (bachelor) gentlemen treasure seekers in Africa, a lost tribe, evil tribesmen, a little magic, narrow escapes and lots of suspense, we get a sappy story of a young woman looking for her father who has been disappeared in Africa, and by the way, there might be a treasure. She is, by the way, beautiful and blond, and her Great Lash Mascara never runs.
Hollywood has thrown in some evil Russians searching for the "Stone of the Ancestors" on a mission from the Russian Czar and has, of course, made Quartermain fall madly in love with the blond. Gagool, the most evil of ancient women witch doctors (in the book) has been dumbed down to a gentle white faced and benevolent Geisha-like fairy godmother who saves the elderly father from death. King Solomon's Mines are conveniently located in downtown Kukuanaland and the lovely Gagool hands over the key, and takes them to the door.
True to the genre, the moment they grab the stone of the ancestors the door comes down and they are trapped in the mine! We are terrified by the suspense for at least 15 seconds, and then they find the way out, the walls come crashing down, they tumble to the ground laughing and decide to get married. The End.

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Tomb Raider - HD
A collector's Must Have
Lara Croft - Tomb Raider
Visually stunning!
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Lara Croft - Tomb Raider [HD DVD]
Starring: Chris Barrie , Daniel Craig , Iain Glen , Angelina Jolie , and Leslie Phillips
Director: Simon West
Manufacturer: Paramount
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: HD DVD

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ASIN: B000GTJT0C
Release Date: 2006-07-25

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Description

Lady Lara Croft (Angelina Jolie) travels to exotic and dangerous locales in search of tombs and relics of lost civilizations. As the first interplanetary alignment in 5000 years approaches, Lara Croft faces her greatest challenge. Her mission is to recover two halves of an ancient metallic triangle hidden in underground chambers in Cambodia and Siberia. With the guidance of letters written by her late father, Lord Croft (Jon Voight), Lara sets out to recover the artifact which grants its holder the power to rule time. Along the way she faces dangerous opposition from of Manfred Powell (Iain Glen), an agent in the employ of The Illuminata, a sinister secret society determined top possess the artifact at any cost. And not even Bryce (Noah Taylor), Lara's erstwhile electronics assistant can help when the ancient forces are unleashed.

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Tomb Raider - HD.......2007-05-10

A collector's Must Have.......2007-05-07

Jolie as an action figure just sits right. I am glad I have it to watch whenever.

Lara Croft - Tomb Raider.......2007-05-07

Love it came in great condition!and it shows GREAT!!

Visually stunning!.......2007-04-09

Comment on "Lara Croft-Tomb Raider".......2007-03-11

An American Tail - The Treasure of Manhattan Island

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My View On American Tail of Manthattan Island
An unoriginal American Tail!
A cut below the others, but still great
I love an american tail 3
This movie

An American Tail - The Treasure of Manhattan Island
Starring: Thomas Dekker , Dom DeLuise , Pat Musick , Nehemiah Persoff , and Erica Yohn
Director: Larry Latham
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0000VV4YU
Release Date: 2004-01-20

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That adorable little imp Fievel Mousekewitz is back (An American Tail, An American Tail: Fievel Goes West). Plucky and determined, Fievel sets out on a quest for buried treasure, located under old New York City, where he and his family happily reside (although his sometimes-cranky father is a workaholic). Underground, Fievel meets a clandestine civilization of Native American mice, with a sweet little gal reminiscent of Pocahontas to provide a little romance to boot. This may be a direct-to-video offering, but the quality is topnotch--animation is rich and lush, and the original tunes are fun and catchy. Moreover, the movie stresses such welcome notions as loyalty, family, affection, friendship, honesty, and honor. There's even a modest but effectively put message about who really belongs in America. Dom DeLuise, Party of Five's Lacey Chabert, and David Carradine lend their voices to the production. (Ages 2 and older) --N.F. Mendoza

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My View On American Tail of Manthattan Island .......2007-06-10

Fun and exciting adventure of Feviel and the Gang ! Fun for any age or fans of the oringinal American Tail from 1986 !
Short but excellent adventure of American Tail and worth checking out for the kids and anybody else !

An unoriginal American Tail!.......2005-07-30

Plain & Simple- An American Tail & Fieval Goes West (1 & 2)...are two of the greatest cartoon movies to date...Why? Because of Director Don Bluth. i.e. (The Land Before Time.
The Original 1st Bluth movie surpasses all of the others.)
Stick with the originals - Only try'n to Help!

A cut below the others, but still great.......2004-04-18

For various reasons, I refuse to watch Disney cartoons, and until my two-year-old figures out how to get somebody to rent them for her, she won't see any either. The *American Tail* series is one of the few great options left.

This installment is neither as well drawn nor as musically satisfying as its predecessors, but it may well be my favorite cartoon movie now.

Of course, that's because I *like* the "political correctness" that one reviewer derided. I think that immigrant laborers and Native Americans, struggling for their place in an unforgiving City, make far better heroes than princesses and princes waiting for their divine rights to be recognized.

If workers'/aboriginal rights seem like kind of a drag to you, then you may want to head over to the *Lion King*; I'm sure Disney will be happy to take your money. If you'd prefer that your kids grow up with the (true) idea that America's story is more complicated than it first appears, this movie will be a great start.

And it's not like your kids will be bored with it. Since the DVD arrived three days ago, my daughter has frequently arisen from her nap already asking for 'mouse.' She likes Fievel and Papa just plenty, and I like the fact that she still has no idea who Mickey is.

I love an american tail 3.......2003-09-09

I watched this movie and i really like it.Its cool,fun and exciting.I can watch it over and over.I think anyone should enjoy this movie.

This movie.......2002-08-12

Okay. Alright I thought it was lame. The political correctness . I thought kids movies were a safe haven from that. The acting [was no good]. The animation oh lord. The animation it was done by the crew that created animanics. I hate warner bros animation. The good points were Cholina and Fievel. They were true to themselves. Fievel he's more annoying in this movie. He was cute and spirited in the first movie. I'll give an account of the films' good points. The movie isn't some lame recap of the first. Two stars for a good effort. minus three stars for political correctness.

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Ok... Nothing like it's predecesor
You'd Better Run
Close to 5 stars (tech specs below) PLUS EASTER EGGS!
A long run

Run, Man, Run!
Starring: Tomas Milian , Donald O'Brien , John Ireland , Linda Veras , and Marco Guglielmi
Director: Sergio Sollima
Manufacturer: Blue Underground
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B0001KUE78
Release Date: 2004-04-27

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Little known outside Europe, this picaresque spaghetti Western is among the most entertaining of the breed. Tomas Milian plays Cuchillo ("little knife"), an irrepressible scamp at large in post-Juarista Mexico who becomes custodian of a secret: where to find the fortune in gold meant to bankroll the people's revolution against the repressive Diaz regime. Now, Cuchillo is not politically minded. Cassidy (Donal O'Brien), a Texas gunfighter, used to be, but he's weary of fighting noble battles and wouldn't mind having that gold himself. Both characters wrestle with their inconvenient better instincts while tilting with a variety of adversaries. Directed by Sergio Sollima (The Big Gundown), Run, Man, Run! boasts an elegant mise en scène almost worthy of Leone. The exuberant score is by Ennio Morricone, no matter what the credits say, and Milian's theme song became an anthem for student protestors in 1968. John Ireland contributes a charismatic cameo as a populist generale. --Richard T. Jameson

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Ok... Nothing like it's predecesor.......2007-03-11

I bought this film shortly after I saw The Big Gundown. I was hoping it would be as good but it wasn't. I wasn't bad but some of it was lame. Tomas Milian was funny at times with his Cuban accent when he was cursing. As in The Big Gundown, you don't get to see too many knife throwing scenes but the ones seen where cool. If you can locate, get The Big Gundown. The DVD quality is fantastic as all of Blue Underground releases.

You'd Better Run.......2006-08-01

Italy cranks out another great western and further proves why they're better at films about the wild west than the Americans are. The plot on a whole isn't terribly original, but there's enough cleverness sprinkled throughout the film. The always lovable Tomas Milian's a Mexican bandit who holds the key to 3 million in gold. On his search for it, he's persued by just about everyone under the sun including bounty hunters, mexican revolutionaries, a badazz gunslinger, a chick from the salvation army, and his own fiancee. Milian is no Eastwood(that role's left to Italian regular Donal O'Brien), his hero is more like a weasley sidekick you'd see in a Leone western. He's a whiz with the throwing knives, and isn't afraid to put a bit of humor into the character when it's needed. The title of the film refers to numerous scenes where someone(sometimes himself) is telling him to "Run!". While it may not be as good as Django or Companeros, Run Man Run is a worthy addition to your spaghetti western collection. Plus it comes with a cool 60s documentary on spaghetti westerns and a 17 minute interview with Milian and director Sollima.

Close to 5 stars (tech specs below) PLUS EASTER EGGS!.......2003-09-06

Only a smudge of oil would spoil whipping egg whites, so I can't give Run Man Run 5 stars. It's either perfect or not so, but I can rate it a strong 4/5.

Tomas Milian is one of my favorite actors in the European Western category, along with Cleef, Eastwood, Strode, and other notables. Milian always packs a strong punch when he delivers his performances. Milian's character Cuchillo grabbed me from the opening scene when he walked into trouble. That's a classic moment that I thoroughly enjoyed, and Milian held his character throughout the film. Donal O'Brien seemed just a bit too reserved. And the voice seemed pretty muddled. I feel Milian deserves much more credit for his work, ad I see that he is still going strong in the movie business.

Director Sergio Sollima (one of two other Sergios, the other being Corbucci) kept this on a lighter and somewhat faster pace than Corbucci's more solemn films.

The film transfer to DVD is terrific, with a fine mono audio and video track presented by Blue Underground. I don't know if I've done the right thing since no one else has mentioned it (like a Sixth Sense secret) but I've discovered that this DVD also has at least 3 Easter Eggs hidden. A review of the DVD If You Live, Shoot! also has 3 Easter Eggs, so if you ever get a Blue Underground DVD, look closer and you may find some presents.

I really enjoyed the script that was followed. It wasn't too heavy but wasn't too funny, like at least one film, "My Name is Nobody," if I can recall it correctly. One really hilarious moment happens when Cuchillo is strung up and has words with one of his oppressors. Talk about insulting! If I were the military official, I would have pulled an Indiana Jones on Cuchillo.

This DVD was part of the Spaghetti Western Collection I purchased, and of the four (Django, Mannaja, Run Man Run, and If You Live, Shoot!), I enjoyed this one the most. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase this again, and it would help round out a fine collection of films for the lover of macaroni flicks. Tomas Milian fans would really love this (I think it's one of his best roles), and I think Donal O'Brien fans might be a bit disappointed. I would not compare this to the Leone classics, as the format is so different. Like comparing apples and grapes. They're both similar in very basic ways but fly into different directions as European Westerns. I wouldn't call the violence "shocking" by today's standards, at all. This isn't nearly as shocking as If You Live, Shoot! was.

Tech Specs and EASTER EGGS: A region- free NTSC DVD of 121 minutes in a nice transfer from original stock in its original theatrical release of 2.35:1 (widescreen only) and enhanced for 16X9; English and Italian mono tracks; optional English subtitles; poster and production stills gallery; a 1960s documentary on filming spaghetti westerns; Run Man Run: 35 Years Running documentary with video interviews of Sollima and Milian; trailer. There are also 3 Easter Eggs I found. The knife that Donal O'Brien holds on the main menu page can be highlighted scroll over Play but scroll LEFT); an invisible knife can be highlighted across Cuchillo's face in the chapters page (scroll to Main Menu then push UP); an extra trailers selection can be highlighted in the extras page (scroll to Main Menu and scroll LEFT). All of these can be gained by computer or DVD remote to access deeper information.

A long run.......2003-02-08

Run Man Run is a sequel to one of the great Spaghetti Westerns "The Big Gundown" unfortunately The Big Gundown isn't released on any format here in the US,so unless you've seen it on Cinemax or purchased an import,this movie might not appeal to you as much.
This is basically the continuing story of Cuchillo (Tomas Milian) the Mexican knife-throwing bandit,and his search for lost gold,with a Mexican Revolution spin thrown in.
This movie is a wannabe Leone type epic that comes off being episodic.At times this is a very good film but at others it drags on.Sorely missed is Lee Van Cleef who would have greatly improved this film,Donald O'Brien's character is a good one,but the chemistry was much better with Van Cleef.A decent Spaghetti,but way too long.

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Beam Me Up, O'Brien, It's So Terrible!
mom kicks butt
So bad that is was good
BEETLEMANIA
I wish I could give it less than 1 star

Caved In: Prehistoric Terror
Starring: Christopher Atkins , Colm Meaney , and Angela Featherstone
Director: Richard Pepin
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
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ASIN: B000EHQ7XI
Release Date: 2006-04-11

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A group of extreme-adventurers journey into an abandoned mine shaft in search of hidden treasure. But their hunt for riches goes horrifically awry when they awaken an ancient species lurking in the darkness beneath the surface of the Earth.

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Running Time 93 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Beam Me Up, O'Brien, It's So Terrible!.......2007-02-24

Adventurers hire an expert cave explorer as guide, and they go down deep into the mine shafts in Switzerland that have been deserted for 50 years. Actually they are not just adventurers; they are criminals looking for something very precious, but, well, that's not important. Deep in the cave the expedition team encounters something big, something fearful and creepy. Yes, they're giant beetles attacking and eating humans!

This is a typical, silly plot that can be fun with skillful storytelling or clever direction, but unfortunately "Caved In" has neither of them. The story goes on in a matter-of-fact way; it's no fun to see the actors acting badly fighting against a bunch of big bugs badly CG-created. And that `bad' is not kind of `campy' type of badness, nor `tongue-in-cheek' kind of the intentional one. It's plain bad. Designs are no better. The cave never looks real. It is too clean and the rocks and stones, I believe, are put there by someone in the set.

For the record, Christopher Atkins plays the leader of the team. David Palffy and Colm Meaney hire him. The film tries to add something new by showing the members of Atkin's family; Angela Featherstone as his wife, Stevie Mitchell as his son and Chelan Simmons as his daughter. Fans of these actors, however, would be very disappointed for they are not allowed to show their best. But how can they when fighting back the cheesy creatures in the insipid battle scenes?

Direct-to-video "Caved In" (2006) was released just one year after not-so-great "The Cave" (2005). They are not related, but both movies have similar stories about the expedition team going deep into the earth and the predatory creatures attacking them. The difference is "The Cave" has decent production designs and impressive cinematography while everything in "Caved In" looks quite cheap. If you ask me which is better, my answer is, none. But here's another answer I can give and that is, See "The Descent."

mom kicks butt.......2006-12-09

Well, this was not a very good movie, but it had some redeeming qualities. Mom with a pump action shot gun was nothing less than a super hero. I mean she was awesome and when she started blasting away, you almost had to feel sorry for the poor defenseless 6 foot long killer beetles. Then there was the kind of humorous part where every time mom blasted a beetle, its guts splattered all over the cute little blonde spoiled daughter. The little brother was an idiot. Dad was a little on the naive side too. The bad guys tried to act tough but were pretty incompetent. And how did all the lights and the elevator work in this abandoned mine fifty years later? It's a good thing they did because the explorers brought almost no equipment. Huh? Well the bottom line is, this movie is watchable, laughable and not the worst way to kill a couple hours if you like Sci Fi channel caliber movies. I do, so I was okay with it. Man, mom was good with that shotgun!!!

So bad that is was good.......2006-08-04

I have seen bad movies before and this was one of the best bad movie that I have ever seen. In other words, if you like bad movies, movies with plot holes and stupid graphics this is one for you.

BEETLEMANIA.......2006-07-03

SCIFI CHANNEL's at it again with this minor piece of entertainment, nothing great, but not horrible either. We start in 1948 and a mining supervisor orders his crew to work overtime to clear some rocks that are blocking a passageway. One guy refuses and gets into fisticuffs knocking the supervisor into the rocks and lo and behold, the passageway is cleared. Inside, AHHH, a fortune in emeralds and beetles..not John Paul George and Ringo either...but great big vicious killer beetles. A cavein ensues and we flash forward to present day where the descendant of the pugilistic miner has the map that leads to the emeralds and he'll do anything to get them! That includes forcing BLUE LAGOON's Christopher Atkins to lead him and Colm Meany and crew in spite of the killer bugs. It's all been done before but at least they use beetles which is a little original, and the effects are above average. A decent timewaster for those predisposed to giant bug movies.

I wish I could give it less than 1 star.......2006-05-30

I'm so glad I rented this piece of doo doo,instead of buying it.
Too bad it wasn't burned on a rewritteable DVD then the disc would have a use.One of the "WORST"movies ever!

Caillou: Caillou's Treasure Hunt and Other Adventures

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A Real Quality Production

Caillou: Caillou's Treasure Hunt and Other Adventures
Starring: Bryn McAuley , Jaclyn Linetsky , Jennifer Seguin , Pat Fry , and Brigid Tierney
Director: Jean Pilotte
Manufacturer: Pbs Home Video
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ASIN: B00009B8G9
Release Date: 2003-07-29

Description

Welcome to the world of Caillou where every day is an adventure filled with fun, laughter and surprises! Caillou and his friends from the daycare are going for a treasure hunt in the forest. Caillou learns about all kinds of animals and trees. He also learns not to go away from the group so he doesn't get lost. From the forest to his own backyard, Caillou and his friends help children make sense of the world -- one amazing discovery after another! This DVD includes two full-length videos: Caillou's Outdoor Adventures and Caillou's Furry Friends.

Customer Reviews:

A Real Quality Production.......2004-04-14

"Caillou's Treasure Hunt & Other Adventures" is a superb DVD production that is great for any "Caillou" fan. Rather than airing individual episodes of the show, the DVD instead splices together content skits and segments for various episodes. Normally viewers might find this sort of editing annoying, but this works really well for "Caillou," a skit/segment show by nature. "Caillou's Treasure Hunt" features delightful adventures in which Caillou finds a baby bird, goes a field-trip with his daycare and has a pretend-safari with Rosie and his babysitter Julie. The second portion is "Caillou's Furry Friends," with animal adventures including, naturally, Gilbert and a very educational segment about dogs with jobs. Included throughout are are fun puppet segments and interludes featuring musical numbers or adventures with real kids.

The DVD menu is organized such that you can play all, or you can skip easily or if you or your kids have already seen certainly segments or want to bypass the non-Caillou material. Each includes a video-picture display that helps to quickly identify what's in each scene-selection.

Also included with the DVD are great bonus features. The best is probably the bios, which are segments pulled from the television series in which Caillou speaks on himself or one of his family members, or occasionally, a puppet-character does the talking. These segments are no longer aired on television, making this a nice bonus. There is also a matching game, DVD-ROM coloring and message to parents containing content found in the FAQ at the official website.

Pick up "Caillou's Treasure Hunt and Other Adventures" today for some of the best of "Caillou."

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