The Favor

Starring:Harley Jane Kozak, Elizabeth McGovern, Bill Pullman, Brad Pitt, Larry Miller, Ken Wahl, Ginger Orsi, Leigh Ann Orsi, Felicia Robertson, Kenny Twomey, Florence Schauffler, Elaine Mee, John Horn (II), Wilma Bergheim, Mary Marsh (II), Marilyn Blechschmidt, Sharon Collar, Carl King, Deborah White, Lisa Robins
Director: Donald Petrie
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

Are You Being Served? Again! (The Complete Series)

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Lovely, Just Lovely!
Not as good as "Are You Being Served?" series
Not quite as crisp service this time.
Best Ever
Are you being served? Again

Are You Being Served? Again! (The Complete Series)
Director: Mike Stephens
Manufacturer: BBC Warner
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ASIN: B0002F6BT2
Release Date: 2004-09-07

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The core cast of the classic British sitcom Are You Being Served? returns to run a country hotel in Grace & Favour (known in the U.S. as Are You Being Served? Again!). John Inman (as the deliciously fey Mr. Humphries), Mollie Sugden (imperious Mrs. Slocombe), Frank Thornton (snobbish Captain Peacock), Wendy Richard (cheerfully tart Miss Brahms), and Nicholas Smith (jug-eared Mr. Rumbold) transplant their Department-store banter to a small village manor house, where they grapple with such problems as a stolen gypsy cart, American tourists, a mummified cat, and the bubbly attentions of farmgirl Mavis (Fleur Bennett), who shares a warm bed with a dismayed Mr. Humphries. Some plot elements are labored (far, far too much is made of this bed-sharing) while others get tossed aside before they go anywhere (Mrs. Slocombe's husband, who left her 40 years before, appears for a single underdeveloped episode), and a few too many jokes are recycled from the previous series (including a lot of sexual double-entendres that don't quite fly when the cast is this long in the tooth). Nonetheless, the comic ensemble maintains their easy, enjoyable rapport, which is no small accomplishment. This series is unlikely to entice the uninitiated into the fold, but fans of Are You Being Served? will take to it like comfort food. --Bret Fetzer

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Lovely, Just Lovely!.......2007-04-02

I love the English Country, and with these old friends it was even better. I too had misgivings about this mini-series when it came out, but quickly changed my mind when I watched it. The show is great, it is different from the regular series, but sometimes changes are good. I think you will love this. Make a pot of tea, sit back in a cosy chair and enjoy.

Not as good as "Are You Being Served?" series.......2007-01-19

"Are You Being Served? Again! (The Complete Series)" is a continuance of "Are You Being Served?". Action takes place in a small hotel, that now belongs to the old staff from Grace Brothers. All characters are on their retirement and have to make the hotel function properly if they want to make any profit.
This series are not as good as "Are You Being Served?", but it can give you a few laughs.

Not quite as crisp service this time........2007-01-12

For fans of the "Are You Being Served?" tv series, this dvd is a must to add to their collection. The cast is a little older now and the jokes are fairly predictable. The new cast members make up for the loss of some regulars from the series, even though Billy Burden does laugh at his own jokes a bit too much. This dvd is much fresher than the "Are You Being Served?" movie and is well worth purchasing.

Best Ever.......2007-01-10

While the regular TV series is so funny, this one which only lasted about 12 episodes, is even funnier. You see these characters in an entirely different setting and the jobs are entirely different and that is what makes this one funnier, at least to me.

Are you being served? Again.......2007-01-04

Really loved it, was a big fan of the 1970's "Are you Being Served?" series. This is taking a look beyond that series and let's us know what happened after the series ended in the early 80"s. Wish the series ran longer, loved seeing all the great people from the 1970's series, although a few have passed on. Recommend for anyone who enjoys mild easy to get British humor.

Rock Hudson Screen Legend Collection (The Golden Blade / Has Anybody Seen My Gal? / The Last Sunset / The Spiral Road / A Very Special Favor)

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its the greatest
Excellent collection...except for the misquote
Worth the wait...
Underrated actor
Rock Hudson Screen Legend Collection

Rock Hudson Screen Legend Collection (The Golden Blade / Has Anybody Seen My Gal? / The Last Sunset / The Spiral Road / A Very Special Favor)
Starring: Rock Hudson , Leslie Caron , Norma Varden , George Furth , and Marcel Hillaire
Director: Michael Gordon , Nathan Juran , and Robert Aldrich
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000HA4WSO
Release Date: 2006-11-14

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This three-disc, five-film set spans a decade (1952-62) in Rock Hudson's career. It is not the ideal introduction to the strapping, ruggedly handsome leading man who, in his prime, was among Hollywood's top five biggest box office stars for eight years running. But his fans will want to add these more obscure and admirably diverse films--each making its DVD debut--to their collections. The most entertaining film, Has Anybody Seen My Gal (1952) is an amusing trifle set in the 1920s, but it does mark Hudson's first film with Douglas Sirk, who would direct Hudson in some of his best films, including Written on the Wind, All That Heaven Allows, and Magnificent Obsession. Hudson is cast in a small but pivotal role as a poor but honest soda jerk in love with Piper Laurie, whose social-climbing mother does not approve. Charles Coburn is the real star as an eccentric millionaire who teaches the family that "it's not money that makes a person happy." Look for an uncredited James Dean at the soda fountain counter. Hudson was perhaps best known for his romantic comedies opposite Doris Day, and what a difference Day's absence makes in the somewhat icky A Very Special Favor (1965). Womanizer Hudson brings "fulfillment" into the life of career woman Leslie Caron at the request of her father (!), portrayed by Charles Boyer. The Arabian Nights adventure The Golden Blade (1953) is pure escapism with a questionably cast Hudson as Harun, who becomes embroiled in Baghdad palace intrigue as he searches for his father's killer. He is armed with the magical Sword of Damascus, which only seems to work when he wields it.

The most provocative film in this set is the 1961 Western The Last Sunset, co-starring Kirk Douglas as a killer sheriff Hudson has sworn to bring in to be hanged. But first, they agree to help Joseph Cotten drive his cattle across the border from his Mexican ranch. Dorothy Malone costars as Cotten's wife and Kirk's lost love, whose 16-year-old daughter's true parentage will cause Kirk some disquieting problems after he romances her. The Spiral Road (1962), very long at nearly three hours, stars Hudson as an arrogant, upstart doctor who seeks to advance his career by working in the Borneo jungle with Brits Jansen (Burl Ives), whose groundbreaking work with leprosy Hudson wants to chronicle. While none of these films rank among Hudson's most essential work, it is a Rock-solid collection that charts the development of an old-school movie star. --Donald Liebenson

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its the greatest.......2006-12-02

It is so good to have five of Rock Hudson's Universal International films in one package. I only hope the studio continues the process and in the near future we will see a package containing This Earth is Mine, A Gathering of Eagles, The Desert Hawk, Seminole and Captain Lightfoot. Hey thats just a start, what about Twilight for the Gods, The Tarnished Angels and Blindfold. All Universal hits. It is a treat to watch these dvds after so many years of not having them available to watch. Quality is pretty good.

Excellent collection...except for the misquote.......2006-11-25

Universal is starting to get better with their franchise collection DVDs, including this one, as they are released on single discs with only one to two movies on each. This allows for better quality unlike the dual-sided discs crammed with up to four movies a disc.

While this collection features rare Rock Hudson movies, I must say the entertainment value is well worth the expense. At about 4 or 5 dollars a movie, it's cheaper than a movie ticket. AND YOU GET TO KEEP THEM! With this release also came out similar collections of Cary Grant and Bing Crosby. Unfortunately, there is some technical skipping or stoppage in one of the Cary Grant discs--the only technical malfunction so far as I still have more of the collections to watch. (Skipping and stopping has been an issue with Universals Franchise Collection DVD packaging for awhile now, but slowly it's getting better.)

The packaging is nicely done with some interesting side notes on each film inside the casing. However, there is a misquote on the three films he did with Doris Day (at least in my copy there is). It states the three movies Rock did with Doris were Pillow Talk, Lover Come Back, and Come September? The first two are correct, but the latter is suppose to state Send Me No Flowers. He did Come September the same year as Send Me No Flowers, but he did it with an italian actress, Gina Lollibrigida as their second movie together.

Worth the wait..........2006-11-21

Finally, The Spiral Road is available on DVD, and that alone is worth the cost of this collection. Amazon indicated the format was standard and I was prepared to accept that. Thankfully, it was issued in widescreen. I agree this is an obscure title, but an excellent movie. Grab it while you can.

Underrated actor .......2006-11-13

It is great to see Universal release more of Rock Hudson's films to dvd. And thankfully the three discs in this collection are single sided. I thoroughly enjoyed The Spiral Road - a very good drama set in and around Borneo in 1936 and which also stars Burl Ives. Both are doctors and surprised I had never heard of it until now. By the way, three of the films, including Spiral Road, are presented in their OAR of 1:85 ( widescreen )and are Anamorphic. The label on the dvd incorrectly lists Spiral Road as 2:35. If you are a fan of Rock Hudson don't hesistate to pick up a copy.

Rock Hudson Screen Legend Collection.......2006-11-04

I've been waiting for these films to appear on DVD...but disappointed they are not in Widescreen. But Fullscreen is better is nothing. Rock Hudson is always excellent! Excellent support cast!...worth adding to your collection.

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worth the watch
As bleak as the landscape around this Israeli settlement
Not bad
And the 12 Tribes of Israel Continue: A Film that Informs
Thought provoking and entertaining

Time of Favor
Starring: Aki Avni , Tinkerbell , Assi Dayan , Idan Alterman , and Abraham Celektar
Director: Joseph Cedar
Manufacturer: Kino Video
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worth the watch.......2007-01-14

I liked this movie. Well done but I was at first a little put off by the anti-Israeli comments and thoughts. (I hate this land or something similar spewed out by the love interest.) I do understand that many Jews are really anti-Israel. It is a mess. With all the arab killing of Jews you have to wonder why the subject was radical Jews. I know it is a valid subject, it just seems a way to slam Israel politically. Political agenda maybe??
Worth the watch for some interesting insights.
barb

As bleak as the landscape around this Israeli settlement.......2005-08-05

This 2000 Israeli film is as fresh as today's headlines. Set in a settlement in Israel it's about a radical rabbi and his ardent followers, two best friends who compete for the rabbi's daughter, and the ongoing conflicts of orthodoxy and secularism in Israel.

The film is as bleak as the landscape around the settlement. And the rabbi's radicalism is the one thing that keeps the young men bound together. One of them is in the army and creates a religious unit much to the concern of his superiors who distrust the radicalism, even though the soldiers perform well. Another young man is the scholar and the rabbi wants him to marry his daughter. Alas, though, she prefers the soldier. Trouble follows. She leaves the settlement and goes to the city where she finds an apartment with some other religious young women.

Her rejection of her religious suitor, however, pushes him to plan to commit a radical act and he involves the soldier as well as another innocent friend in the plan. How this all plays out is scary, as we are all aware of the potential violence of terrorist attacks. This film brings this all out as well as some complex psychological factors.

The problem was that the story moved a little two slowly for my taste. Also, as it was a foreign film, I know that it lost a lot in translation. It seemed as if some parts were missing and the narrative seemed to jump round awkwardly. So, in spite of its message and the tension raised regarding what would happen next, I found myself looking at the clock and feeling bored. However, the film had an interesting theme and the acting was excellent. It also showed me the world through a unique point of view.

Not bad.......2005-07-06

Some cons first. The movie is getting old. The characters are pretty sketchy. If you are not familiar with Jewish culture and Israel, it's not that straightforward to figure out what is going on.

But it's interesting to watch. It is one of a few opportunities to see some of the challenges Israel people face. Music is nice. The story feels real, as well as the emotions of the characters.

Basically this film has some love story but the documentary/politics component is also there.

And the 12 Tribes of Israel Continue: A Film that Informs.......2005-04-13

TIME OF FAVOR is one of those unique films that not only entertains with a fine story but also serves as a fine history lesson. At least for those of us who have never understood all of the manifestations and etiologies of the continuing fighting in Israel and the West Bank and Palestine TIME OF FAVOR turns many of the explanations into a tightly woven, tense story that results in revealing at least some of the factions that perplex.

Briefly stated, the story is about a religious company of military men under the influence of a Rabbi who exalts the concepts of the 'last day' and the glory of participating in such a holy war to return the temples of Jerusalem to the Israelis. Within this same settlement is a military company more secularly oriented and suspicious of the 'zealots'. A plot to destroy the Dome of the Rock (a Muslim 'degradation' to the holy place of the Jews) is followed by the secular company in the manner of a pursuit of the religious company.

To ground all of this complex politico-religious detail the director and writer have introduced fully three-dimensional characters in a love triangle: the zealot Rabbi's daughter Michal is supposed to be attracted to her father's top scholar Pini whose best friend Menachem is in reality the man to whom Michal is attracted. It is a time honored test of friendship, loyalty, and the incongruities of love that drive the story to the flashing finish.

The acting is excellent, the camera work exceedingly atmospheric, and the pacing of the film is brisk - at times so brisk that it is difficult to keep up with the complexities of the plot. But in all the major contribution of TIME OF FAVOR is one of educational value. Finally someone is giving the masses some insight into the myriad problems that conflict Israel. Grady Harp, April 05

Thought provoking and entertaining.......2005-02-02

This is the first Israeli movie that I saw and I wish that more would be released on a wide scale in the US. I am not even sure that this was available to audiences in the US, as I saw it in London, and when it returned to the US, many had not heard of it. The cast comprised superb actors, the script was phenomenal, and the cinematography was brilliant (an extra character of its own).

"Time of Favor" explores the issue of moral responsibility. In this movie, it is depicted as a topic vital to natioanl security interests, as interred by the members of the military, but the issue is relevant to all who interact with society. An Israeli friend of mine once said that Isareal is a sate of many different nations and the people all are forced to become one state while serving in the army. This happens to a similar (but less dramatic degree when conscription is not required) extent in all armies.

The movie follows the creation of a regiment comprised soley of people from similar religious interpretations, which would theorectically mean that this regiment is representative of only one nation in Israel; those that join that particular regiment are those who attend services at a Rabbi's synagoue who often stresses the importance of pursuing manifest destiny as religious obligation. Matters take a tragic turn when a member of the regiment conceives of a plan to actively pursue the policy.

Too often Israel is perceived as a monolithic society. Cedar's film reveals the complexity that constitutes the country. There are deep divisions and suspicions between those who consider themselves devoutly religious and those who consider themselves secular. The two sides often look down at one another and there are difficutlties in them hearing each other in the formation if Israeli policy that is suppsoe to protect the state as a whole. Even within the seemingly coherent religious communities, there are different interpretations of which way to proceed, which is not always realized unless memebrs take matters into their own hand.

When the authorities question the people they believe responsible, the Rabbi is investigated. He believes he is innocent, arguing that he never should have been taken literally. Which raises the important question of who is morally responsibile when causualites are inflicted in the name of relgiion or politics? How much credit is to be assumed by the individual who pursues these beliefs with little or no explicit guidance? How much blame should be ascribed to societal institutions which teach rhetoric about the importance of empire and obligations people should assume for insuring security of a way of life?

This film provides fodder for a timely discussion considering the current trials of Americans who are being investigated for torturing Iraqi. The accused claim that they were following orders; the higher ups say no such specific orders were given. So many Americans endorse policies in Israel which they believe will hasten the second coming, according to their religous leaders and with little regard for the impact that the policies will have on the welfare of Israeli citizens; preaching about the need to rebuild the Temple - even though doing so would entail destroying a relgious landmark for Muslims and exacerbating conflict in the region.

On a less original level, the film also examines the coneseqences on friendship that a love triangle imposes, when two best firends fall in love with the same woman, one of whom her traditional father (the Rabbi) wants her to marry, but unfortunately for her, the Rabbi's favorite is not the one that she loves. It is questionable as to how much of the plan was constructed purely to pursue a perceived religious obligation, as opposed to contributing to the down fall of man who became the object of affection of a woman that the plan's architect wanted to marry. The motivation of what contributes people to commit desperate acts that can be defniend as "terrorist plots," is another revelvant theme in modern times. How much are actions motivated by belief in relgion? How much is the pursuit of such actions motivated by a sense of hopelessness in the future or revenge?

This is a movie that should be bought because it is the type that can be watched again and again, and each viewing brings greater depth and raises new questions - the hallmark of a truly great film

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The Favor Factor (Cd)
Director: Bishop T D Jakes
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Agreeable, yet unremarkable romantic comedy
A silly comedy that shines - thanks to its stars
Family Pleaser
A Delightful Romantic Comedy

The Favor
Starring: Harley Jane Kozak , Elizabeth McGovern , Bill Pullman , Brad Pitt , and Larry Miller
Director: Donald Petrie
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ASIN: B00005R5GL
Release Date: 2001-12-26

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You know what they say about favors never ask anyone to do something you wouldn't do yourself! Fromthe director of Mystic Pizza and Miss Congeniality comes a "funny, light-hearted comedy of errors" (LA Weekly) about a woman who learns this lesson the hard way. Starring Elizabeth McGovern (The Handmaid's Tale), Harley Jane Kozak (Parenthood), Bill Pullman (While You Were Sleeping), Brad Pitt (Thelma & Louise) and Ken Wahl ("Wiseguy"), The Favor is a "laugh-out-loud, light-hearted romp" (Boxoffice)! On the eve of her 15-year high school reunion, Kathy (Kozak) fantasizes about making love to her hunky ex-boyfriend Tom (Ken Wahl) because she never got to in high school! Now married, Kathy devises an ingenious way to sleep with Tom without cheating: sex through proxy! Begging her open-minded best friend Emily (McGovern)to seduce her old flame so she can get all the juicy details, Kathy is unprepared for the consequences when Emily falls for Tom! Suddenly it's like high school all over again as these two friends sharpen their claws over "the favor" that has gone too far!

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Agreeable, yet unremarkable romantic comedy.......2007-04-10

Harley Jane Kozak is good in her role as Kathy, a woman stuck in a good marriage to brainy dweeb Peter. Despite having a brilliant husband and two young girls, she is nonetheless unhappy because her impending class reunion is dredging up fond memories of her hunky and athletic high school flame, Tom. This mid-life crisis makes her wonder how delightfully romantic life with Tom would be now. Compounding this is her envy of her gorgeous friend Emily, a single woman who has had too many romantic encounters to recall. Kathy obsesses about Tom because they never consummated their relationship, and she simply must know his current status. Since Emily is going be traveling in Tom's vicinity, Kathy asks Emily for The Favor. This is where the trouble begins. Bill Pullman is decent as the absent-minded professor, who only has work on the brain, and Brad Pitt is uniformly fine in his supporting role as Emily's immature young paramour. Larry Miller delivers most of the film's funny lines and I can always watch the beautiful Elizabeth McGovern. Although the film is cute, it makes for little more than an amusing diversion for an hour and a half or so. This isn't a must-see movie, unless one happens to be a huge fan of one of the actors involved.

A silly comedy that shines - thanks to its stars.......2002-05-05

Let me start by suggesting that you buy, not rent, this movie, because you might well find it too silly at first, then you'll surprise yourself with the urge to watch it over and over again. Yes, with a plot that's nothing better than a good episode of "Three's Company", the cast and crew deserved all the credits to make "The Favor" one of the most entertaining comedies reflecting various facets of love and marriage. Except for Elizabeth McGovern (who shines in almost every role given to her, especially in "Men & Women, Stories of Seduction"), other actors seemed to deliver their best performances here: Harley Jane Kozak, Bill Pullman, Larry Miller, the Orti sisters... I give this film 5 stars, one of which goes to the screenplay that's full of hilarious one-liners, so wisely interwoven with simple but thought provoking dialogues (the conversation between Bill Pullman, Harley Jane Kozak and Leigh Ann Orti in the "kitchen scene" being my favorite one).

Family Pleaser.......2000-08-20

This movie was "adorable". After seeing this movie and loving it, I had to take it to the rest of my family and watch thier reactions. It's a keeper. The plot is yes, a little corny and yes, a little silly. But, the cast was well positioned in thier characters. The thing that most amazed me was how sweet the artist character in this film was. Previous to my awareness of Brad Pitt, I thought he was wonderful. And after I realized it was him I had seen in this movie...I had to see it again and yes....again.

A Delightful Romantic Comedy.......2000-02-12

I found this movie to be one of the best romantic comedies of all time. It has an outrageously funny storyline coupled with fine performances by sexy Bill Pullman and sultry Elizabeth McGovern. A must see for any Pullman fans!

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I Excepted More From This New Celebirty Deathmatch
Rather see a Season Released
Below Expectations... so very low
Avoid it!!
COULD BE BETTER

Celebrity Deathmatch: Greatest Hits
Starring: Lauren Ashe , Steve Austin (IV) , Emily Bauer , Mae Bono , and Billy Cranne
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ASIN: 0738920819
Release Date: 1999-09-28

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In creating MTV's contribution to the decline of Western civilization, perverse clay-animation wizard Eric Fogel took the same technique used in lovable children's specials and molded it into a twisted, bloody spectacle combining the best elements of professional wrestling, celebrity gossip shows, and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. It's no surprise his hysterical result became popular enough to spawn its own series of home video highlights.

This clay-per-view special has legendary referee Mills Lane, tuxedo-clad announcers Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond, and brassy interviewer Stacey Cornbred presenting as much muscle and mayhem as the rich and famous can deliver. Eerily detailed clay contestants include "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Cindy Crawford, Janeane Garofalo, and comedian Chris Rock, who attempts to feed Adam Sandler into a giant razor-sharp fan. On the minus side, the editing is fast and furious--at 45 minutes, the collection winds down just before it wears you out. The humor tends to be topical and relies on the same meat-rending joke played out in countless different ways: annoying celebrities-of-the-moment get all the agony they deserve. On the plus side, this one joke can be pretty darn funny. When snarling songbird Celine Dion starts yanking out punk rocker Keith Flint's body-piercings, you don't really need to know a thing about the players that isn't mentioned in the nonstop color commentary. Despite your higher instincts, you just start laughing... after all, as they say, it's just clay. --Grant Balfour

Customer Reviews:

I Excepted More From This New Celebirty Deathmatch.......2006-07-10

I really really wanted more from the new version of celebrity deathmatch most of the fights are not so original,most of those actors appared in the old celebrity deahtmatch like Ben Stiller,Adam Sanlder,Chris Rock,Bruce Willis,Robert De Niro,James Gandolfini, Shaq, Kobe,Charlie Sheen,etc.their supposed appared in the old version and the animation change a lot, Jhonny supposed to has black hair and Nick voice sounds very extrange, but not all the new episodes are bad i like the Ashton Kutcher vs. Bruce Willis and Adam Sandler vs Ben Stiller fights in my opinion are the best fights of the new episodes and i'm waiting the with new episodes the show gets better, i can't wait to see the fights between Jack Black vs Jack White(i hope Jack Black wins)and The Rock vs Chris Rock i also hope mtv realese the celebrity deathmatch seasons on DVD(by the way Reese Witherspoon never had to lose versus Jennifer Love Hewwit i want a rematch and this time Reese better has to win).

Rather see a Season Released.......2006-06-27

Back in 1998 MTV was begining to forge into the annoying pop culture network we know today but, perhaps one of the bests things they did was air Celebrity Deathmatch. The series is basily celebrities fighting to the death. It was also a great way to poke fun at organized wrestling and how pathetic some celebritys were. The winner was usually who was more popular at the time of the fight. Although it was a great hit the series stoped airing and no original episodes were released for some time. As MTV changed their sequel network MTV 2 would air past episodes of the comedy classic. This DVD consists of some of the classics fights from old deathmatch how is it read on and find out.

This DVD is really horrible it clocks in at under an hour and you barly get to see any good stuff, it is really a waste of money. See in reality Don't buy it!!!

I really wish they'd realease a season or a volume DVD of episodes i really miss the series and i'm sure i'm not alone.
Recently MTV 2 has been airing new episodes but the new Celebrity Deathmatch doesn't have the same charm and appeal as the oringinal.

Below Expectations... so very low.......2005-09-02

As a dutiful fan of celebrity deathmatch I would enjoy the cable mrathon on Boxing Day. I was looking forward to continuing this tradition any day of the year. Sadly this is not to be. 45 minutes compared to 12 hours is an insult. I am certainly not 'getting it on'. Too little for too much.

Avoid it!!.......2005-08-16

This clasic and marvellous twisted show is one of the funniest things I've ever watched on TV, and the only worth thing watching in that ridiculous and obnoxious channel called MTV. But to release it for this price and containing only 45 (that's it: only 45 minutes!!)it's a shame, and aggression, it's simply not worth it. Maybe someday they will make it right: a box with all the seasons for a fair and reasonable price.

COULD BE BETTER.......2004-12-05

ONLY EPISODES OF 1999- I CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH FAN BUT DVD IS NOT The REASON SO THAT I LIKE The SHOW I ANOTHER THING SO THAT THEY CANCELLED The SHOW IF HIM GO SO WELL THEY COULD HAVE HAD IMPRESSIVE BATTLES LIKE:
Ashton Kutcher vs Jack Black
NAOMI WATTSON vs Rene ZELLWEGER
JASON LEE vs JUDE LAW
"BUT NOOO THE SHOW IS CANCELED"
THIS DVD IS VERY POOR NONCSINGLE PROBALY IS EAST DVD OF CELEBRITY DEATHMATCH THAT MANAGES TO REMOVE
LIKE RELESED ALL THE SERIES.

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Great Music and Scenery
A Lot of Heart!
Tropical Treat!
Don't waste your time
real people and beautiful shots of Mexico

Which Way Por Favor?
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The Night of the Iguana

ASIN: B0000D0YTY
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Description

The tropical sights and sounds of Mexico's Pacific coast come alive in this captivating comedy-drama filmed in the isolated seaside village of Yelapa. Join a group of offbeat travelers as they hunt for romantic adventure, hidden cash, a mysterious father, and Carlos Castaneda's legendary shaman, "Don Juan." Personal secrets are revealed and lives forever changed as the travelers fall into dramatic and often hilarious confrontations with Mexican villagers, North American expatriates, jungle wildlife —and each other! Filmed near the legendary beach from Huston's "Night of the Iguana," WHICH WAY POR FAVOR? features an original soundtrack of Latin pop-rock, Cuban-style mambos and Mexican ranchera favorites like "Por Un Amor" — with special performances by members of Tito Puente, The David Grisman Band, The Robert Cray Band, Van Morrison and the Grammy-winning CARLOS SANTANA band.

Customer Reviews:

Great Music and Scenery.......2007-04-08

This was a cute little movie. I really enjoyed the eclectic mix of characters and personalities. I have never laughed so hard as I did at the very last scene...and the maid's comment was priceless! If you like offbeat movies with great scenery and cool music then this is the flick for you. Crack open a Corona, sit back and just enjoy the Mexican vibe.

A Lot of Heart!.......2005-09-07

This is a sweet little movie. Proof that a small budget film can be very big on heart and soul. Great scenic footage of coastal Mexico and an appealing cast of eccentric young travelers who discover a few snakes in their tropical garden (so to speak). What I liked most is the storyline: It's both accessible and and fun -- yet also daring enough to be intimate, funny and touching in unexpected ways.

Tropical Treat!.......2005-05-07

As a longtime visitor to Yelapa, Mexico I'm probably a little biased, but I've watched with plenty of people who've never been there and everyone agrees this film is a real treat. From the hilarious plot of a kid on a spritual journey to the stories of romance and family -- the movie charms in unexpected ways. Then there's the beautiful way it captures the richness of the place -- everything from the pueblo to the beach to the dogs that live on the beach. The guest spots by locals, including our friends Freddy Glumaz, Isabel Jordan and Philippo Lo Grande are an added bonus.

Don't waste your time.......2005-04-19

This was a terrible movie and makes me wonder about the review policy for amazon.com. I find it hard to believe it could be rated at 4.5 stars. I spent some time in Yelapa and loved it. It is a beautiful village full of lovely people and amazing scenery. I had no idea there was a Yelapa movie and was excited since the reviews noted, "Characters played by many of the locals" Phillipo lo Grande had a bit part as a swindler and a guy trying get it on with the main character's girlfriend. It was sad because he is an extremely talented artist whose paintings are all over the world, yet that wasn't even mentioned. The movie could have been good, but it was like any other trashy B movie, the plot revolved around an engaged girl who couldn't control having sex with anyone she met when drunk and another girl who was begging her dad for money the entire time. In the end the couple pooped in front of each other, which I guess is supposed to be either romantic or funny, I thought it was sick. How about some sunsets, or shedding some light on the local expat scene, or maybe the jungle, but none of those things are in this movie. Waste of time! Worst movie I have seen in years.

real people and beautiful shots of Mexico.......2004-02-02

This movie has a natural exuberance distinctly not the result of
big stars or fast-action or urban glam. Two other things I liked about this movie:the characters are real people, not fantasy Hollywood people. Its refreshing to see a movie in which the actors are not big professionals with big Hollywood personas. They do a better job of acting real ordinary people with ordinary and flawed personalities like the rest of us. I also liked it because the occasional interspersing of nature shots, mexican wildlife, gila monsters, lizards was so interesting and
tastefully done. The music was also first class and matched the
story and pace perfectly.

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Director: Jeremy Gray (II)
Manufacturer: York Home Video
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