Good Luck

Starring:Gregory Hines, Vincent D'Onofrio, Max Gail, Joe Theismann, Roy Firestone, Robert O'Reilly, Jack Rader, Ramsay Midwood, Maria O'Brien, Sarah Trigger, Ross Huffman-Kerr, Kathryn Howell, William C. Simmonds, Douglas Mace, Jerry Basham, Kathleen Stefano, Doug Baldwin, Maureen McVerry, Heath Lourwood, James Martin
Director: Richard LaBrie
Studio: Allumination
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Good Luck--which played the 1997 film festival circuit under the unwieldy title The Ox and the Eye--is a casebook example of good intentions getting in the way of good filmmaking. This is one of those eager-to-please movies that works well on the surface while perpetuating a stereotypical (and therefore condescending) perception of the disabled. The story is strictly movie-of-the-week fodder, involving the odd-couple pairing of a former football star (Vincent D'Onofrio) who was blinded in a freak tackling accident, and a paraplegic (Gregory Hines) who dreams of entering a popular white-water rafting competition on Oregon's Rogue River.

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Without force-feeding its timely message, Good Night, and Good Luck illuminates history to enlighten our present, when the need for a free and independent press is more important than ever. In 90 breathtaking minutes of efficient and intricate storytelling, writer-director George Clooney and cowriter Grant Heslov pay honorable tribute to the journalistic integrity of legendary CBS newscaster Edward R. Murrow,

Director George Clooney

who confronted the virulent and overzealous anti-Communist witch-hunting of Wisconsin Sen. Joseph McCarthy in 1953-54, and emerged as a triumphant truth-seeker against the abuses of corporate and governmental power.

David Strathairn as Edward R. Murrow

As played by David Strathairn, Murrow is a dogged realist, keenly aware of the smear tactics that will be employed against him; Clooney provides crucial backup as Murrow's "See It Now" producer and closest confidante Fred Friendly, forming a fierce but not entirely fearless triumvirate of broadcasting bravery with CBS chief William Paley (Frank Langella), who anxiously champions Murrow's cause under constant threat of reprisals. While using crisp black-and-white cinematography (by Robert Elswit) to vividly recreate the electrifying atmosphere of the CBS newsroom and the early years of television, Clooney (son of long-time Cincinnati newsman Nick Clooney) proves his directorial skill by juggling big themes and an esteemed ensemble cast, never stooping to simplification of ethically complex material. Good Night, and Good Luck is an instant classic, destined for all the accolades it so richly deserves. --Jeff Shannon

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Product Description

"Good Night, And, Good Luck." takes place during the early days of broadcast journalism in 1950's America. It chronicles the real-life conflict between television newsman Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee. With a desire to report the facts and enlighten the public, Murrow, and his dedicated staff - headed by his producer Fred Friendly and Joe Wershba in the CBS newsroom - defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by McCarthy during his communist 'witch-hunts'. A very public feud develops when the Senator responds by accusing the anchor of being a communist. In this climate of fear and reprisal, the CBS crew carries on and their tenacity will prove historic and monumental.
Running Time: 93 min.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

Excellent film.......2007-07-01

If you want to see a film that shows how important Edward R. Murrow was to the broadcasting community, and the country, during McCarthism, this is a great choice. Murrow and CBS take on Senator Joseph McCarthy in this film. It is shot in black and white, and intertwined with actual footage from that time. I thought the acting was well done also.

The special features include a commentary by George Clooney and Grant Heslov. "A Good Night and Good Luck companion piece" which talks about the movie as well as interviews a few of the living key characters, such as Milo Radulovich. Along with a trailer for the movie. Subtitles are in English, French and Spanish.

Joe McCarthy was mostly right---but that's not good enough.......2007-06-27

"Good Night, and Good Luck" is a very well done movie. George Clooney is a talented director and David Strathairn brilliantly portrays the morally flawed Joe McCarty. Yes, there were actual Communists and Communist sympathizers in our government. This is beyond debate. Alger Hiss was a Communist spy along with Harry Dexter White. Franklin D. Roosevelt even felt compelled to drop his own vice-president, Henry Wallace, from the ticket in 1944 because of the latter's infatuation with Communism. Joe McCarty was mostly right about the problem. Something had to be done. Still, this did not justify his slanderous behavior and bullying. The man was a political thug who threatened our civil liberties. He is directly responsible for creating a climate of fear. While watching "Good Night, and Good Luck," I kept thinking how much good McCarthy could have accomplished had he been meticulously careful with his accusations. In many respects, the Wisconsin senator inadvertently became one of the best friends the Communists ever had.

I normally do not share the political views of Director Clooney. He is often naïve and poorly informed regarding our present Islamic nihilist threat. Clooney's involvement in the inane "Syriana" project, for instance, was embarrassing to say the least. Nonetheless, I strongly urge everyone to see this particular film. "Good Night, and Good Luck" well deserves five stars.

A Needed Historical Film.......2007-06-09

Good Night and Good Luck is the exact antidote to the current entertainment reporting we often confuse as news and the current big budget pictures we often accept as important.

George Clooney reveals Edward R. Murrow's true grit in his challenging of Joseph McCarthy's hunt for communists in mid-1950's America. Instead of seeming to be on an agenda or over stepping his bounds, David Strathairn's Murrow comes across as a journalist who allowed the facts to lead him to an unavoidable conclusion about McCarthy's activities.

Murrow used his show 'See It Now' to dissect the horrible tactics that lied at the heart of the blacklist practice and as a result truly added to the debate in his country, while testing the patience of the company who paid his cheque. Strathairn plays Murrow completely believably as a normal guy who was able to be conduct himself always as a professional while working for CBS, while still being dogged in his committment to the importance of honest discussion about political events, even to the point of annoyance of his CBS co-workers and bosses.

The true genius of the movie is the way the script, directed by Clooney, a confirmed Liberal, is able to allow the full debate of the mix between the public's need to know and their desire to be entertained to be aired. This movie actually does a wonderful job presenting the counter arguement to Murrow's activities as a journalist in some beautifully illuminated scenes vocalized in a great performance by Frank Langella as Murrow's boss.

As director Clooney keeps everything tight and claustrophobic, ratcheting up the tension as all the scenes take place in small quarters, which is further aided by the black and white photography leaving a very small film dominated by huge issues. This small feel makes Good Night and Good Luck the exact opposite of what is presented in most films and many news broadcasts. The end result is a film that presents issues that regardless of the time-period have an importance in our current world.

good movie, but not for everyone.......2007-06-02

This is one of those movies you absolutely love if you enjoy these types of movies. Sorry for being vague! Excellent quality and released at the correct moment in US history. It was low on action (obviously) but really made me feel and react deeply. If you're not sure you're into the style, then I would say find something else. But if the description sounds like your style, it's amazing!

I liked this.......2007-05-29

This movie was very well-done, interesting, thought provoking although I don't see the point in Robert Downey, Jr. character's marriage being exposed. Loved George.

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The Legend of the Drunken Master
Just watch it
The ultimate "Wow" movie
Drunken Masterpiece

The Legend of Drunken Master
Starring: Jackie Chan , Kwok Kuen Chan , Wai Yee Chan , Chi-Kwong Cheung , and Kar Lok Chin
Director: Jackie Chan
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Jackie Chan return becomes and is able to fend off numerous attacks and perform incredible stunts. Aided by his hilarious stepmother and friends, Hong faces the challenge of protecting valuable Chinese history and saving his family honor.s to the role that made him a star in 1979's "Drunken Master." Chinese folklore hero Wong Fei Hong discovers a smuggling ring, orchestrated by the British Government, to transport valuable Chinese artifacts out of the country. Hong must use his unique style of martial arts, "Drunken Boxing," to fight the conspirators and salvage the Chinese treasures before it

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excellent purchase.......2007-07-03

arrived in a month, which is normal for me. And the dvd was in excellent conditions.

The Legend of the Drunken Master.......2007-06-15

This is Jackie Chan's best movie. It is full of nonstop action and drama. Jackie Chan explodes with action in this movie. Some great action scenes, sewn in with a beautiful story and great music make this a Jackie Chan hit. I can't stop watching the ending fight. It is a great scene, and the movie was very well done. This is a vital part of any Jackie Chan collection.

Just watch it.......2007-03-10

This movie has heart. Jackie Chan does his usual un usual stuff, and hits the target.
The story is touching and and action packed. A great buy for any one who likes Jackie Chan, and wants to see some of his earlier stuff. Which I think is better any way.

The ultimate "Wow" movie.......2007-02-05

This movie is a non-stop adventure in "how did he do that" and "can he top this". While movies like Crouching Tiger and Heroe were as notable for their special effects as the stunts, Legend of Drunken Master shows that physical grace, athletic prowess, and, yes, guts can create an eye-popping experience for modern movie goers. This movie builds on one great set piece after another but when Chan's character really starts drinking....WATCH OUT! The last fight scene in the factory will have you rewinding and laughing in delight....it's that good. Highly recommended.

Drunken Masterpiece.......2006-10-09

I have always been a fan of Kung fu flicks, I am the geek that discusses who could beat who in a fantasy fight for god knows what reasons. This movie (along with the previous drunken master) made me realize how intense his action sequences are and it propelled me on an entire new level of respect for Jackie. He does what he does best, and then some, while he is more famous for his fights, Jackie and the supporting characters displayed so much talent and emotion that it kept me glued to the movie without blinking. The movie is a perfect blend of comedy and action, there is never a dull moment in LoDM...

It's also fun to watch it intoxicated!

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The Good Earth - A great film.
History comes to life in this powerful film
A Flawed Classic But Still A Classic
A childhood memory!
famine & locusts & drought, oh my !

The Good Earth
Starring: Paul Muni , Luise Rainer , Walter Connolly , Tilly Losch , and Charley Grapewin
Director: Gustav Machatý , Victor Fleming , and Sidney Franklin
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ASIN: B000BYA4HO
Release Date: 2006-01-31

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MGM's status as the "class" studio was fully engaged when production chief Irving Thalberg took on this expensive, serious adaptation of Pearl Buck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. A smooth entertainment with a stiff portion of this-is-good-for-you seriousness, The Good Earth epitomizes Thalberg's idea of Art, which was also the prevailing idea of the period he dominated in Hollywood. The story follows Wang Lung (Paul Muni), a humble farmer, who makes an arranged marriage to a slave, O-Lan (Luise Rainer). The couple's great struggle is to procure--and then, against withering odds, keep--a piece of land, ownership of which makes the difference between self-determination and near-slavery. The film's physical production is truly eye-filling, with location shooting in China providing exterior shots and backdrops (and blending seamlessly with the footage shot in the U.S.). No wonder the great cinematographer Karl Freund won an Oscar for the photography, which includes an awesomely staged locust plague.

Also copping an Oscar was Luise Rainer for best actress--her second consecutive award, after The Great Ziegfeld. Rainer's underplayed portrait of self-effacing stoicism is a contrast to Muni's broader performance, although in some odd way he's exactly right for his role. Caucasian actors play the main characters (Walter Connolly is the family's bothersome, and tiresome, know-it-all uncle), with Asian actors--including Keye Luke--filling out the supporting parts. The blend of sobriety and hokum is vintage Thalberg, and this is the one MGM movie with an onscreen dedication to the young dynamo; he died during production, age 37. --Robert Horton

Description

First came marriage, an arranged union of peasant farmer Wang Lung (Paul Muni) and kitchen slave O-Lan (Luise Rainer). Then, through poverty and wealth, family and betrayal, war and pestilence, came love. From Pearl S. Buck's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Good Earth combines Wang and O-Lan's story with a sweeping saga of China in upheaval. Muni and Rainer had both won 1936 Academy Awards?,* and Rainer repeated here with another Best Actress Oscar?.* The film also won for Best Cinematography - with camerawork most powerfully on display in the astonishing locust-plague sequence. Producer Irving Thalberg, known for combining literary prestige with commercial success, died during the production, and the film is dedicated to him.

Customer Reviews:

The Good Earth - A great film........2007-04-15

Such a rare film of this era that follows the book so closely. A few variations but understandable. Top acting and delightful to watch. A real golden oldie.

History comes to life in this powerful film .......2007-03-30

I saw this film after I read "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck so I was cynical. The book was so rich that I couldn't imagine a film that could capture the depth of the written story. Not so. This film is a gem. It documents the life of one family during the revolutionary changes in China during the beginning of the 20th century. It looks at the struggles and triumphs with a personal, sensitive eye while following the general, sweeping changes in China with honesty and detailed objectivity.

It is a great film but before you see it, get the book. Reading this book was like going back in time. It was fascinating, enlightening and grand.

Get them both if you can.

A Flawed Classic But Still A Classic.......2007-01-19

When I was in my early teens I first read the novel by Pearl S. Buck. At around the same time I discovered the movie on TV and was captivated. Just earlier this year I re-read the book and found it to be better than I had remembered. So I decided to watch the movie once again and see what I thought of that as well.

I think one of the most difficult things to keep in mind when viewing a classic from another era is to remember the limitations of that era. I'm sure 70 years from now the movies we consider "classics" will pale in comparison to what movie viewers consider a great movie. And it seems "The Good Earth" suffers from this as well, unfortunately.

One item that does come through the screen is the cinematography. Even though the film has been shot in black and white and is what is described as "postage stamp" (a square rather than wide screen), to get caught up in the landscape is easy. It is not difficult to imagine the squalor of the farmhouse that Wang Lung lives in and to compare that to the opulance of the fine house where O-lan has been a slave. When the Lung family is forced to move to the big city to survive, the viewer can truly feel the press of human bodies and the squalid living conditions. The filming of the locust attacking the farmer's fields is amazing. (A bit of trivia here: there actually was an attack during filming for the movie, so what is seen on the screen is truly real!)

So, what could possibly detract? Unfortunately, the actors themselves. At least for me. Casting Paul Muni and Luise Ranier into the leading roles just doesn't work for me. However, it did when I first saw this movie, so go figure! Both are capable actors, so it isn't that. But both are so overwhelmingly Western that there is no possible way they can pass for Asian. And Luise Ranier's German/Austrian accent is nowhere near anything that remotely sounds like anything from the Asian continent. Perhaps that is why she says very little in the movie? Even more distracting is the actor playing the role of the grandfather, whose voice is immediately recognizable as the grandfather in "The Grapes Of Wrath," and also as Uncle Henry in the "Wizard of Oz." What is distractingly funny is that all the children of the Lung household look very, very Asian. Now, I do understand that Paul Muni and Luise Ranier were established actors at the time. I do recognize that Irving Thalberg did want to cast all Chinese people into the roles, but there were not enough actors for the roles. And I do realize that, due to the Sino-Japanese War, China had stated refusal to allow filming if Japanese actors were used. (If they could do a world-wide search for Scarlett, why not find Asian actors?) But I feel it really does create a barrier in this movie that is otherwise well thought out and painstakingly presented.

What would be ideal is if this movie could somehow be re-made, sensitively, more in line with the book (the book is more about Wang Lung, whereas the movie centers on O-lan), and include a cast that is representative of Chinese people - or at least Asian.

Still, I do think this movie is a classic and has appeal. This movie also has a number of "firsts:" the first time an actress received back to back Oscars for Best Actress and the first (and only) time Irving Thalberg's name appeared onscreen in any movie (he died before this movie was completed). But this classic does have some flaws.

A childhood memory!.......2006-11-27

I saw this movie many times on TV because this was my Mom's favorite movie. She came from a farming village outside of Canton. This movie was a reflection of her life. Her marriage to my father was arranged. She had to flee from the Japanese during WWII. This was one of the few movies that really depicted life in a Chinese village. A timeless classic and great addition to any DVD collection.

By the way she never complainted that the major actors were white.

famine & locusts & drought, oh my !.......2006-09-06

this is really 3 movies in one. the first hour is a fascinating study of a relatively poor farm family caught up in turmoil; obviously this story resonated with an american public struggling through the horrors of the great depression. suddenly, the family becomes rich and we get to the unsatisfactory second branch of the movie: little more than a turgid family soap opera, saved only by the presence of the immortal tilly losch as the femme fatale. (purely an aside: if you want to read up on one of the more fascinating figures of the 20th century, go and google tilly losch). and then, we get to the finale, the scene everyone remembers: the invasion of the locusts. this is indeed an exciting sequence, as good a disaster film scene as hollywood ever produced. and when its over, we wind up the loose strings, movie over, tra-la-la. the film is hard to take today in watching the clearly western actors playing most of the chinese roles, but paul muni is his usual fine self and almost makes one forget the rubber bands around his eyes. as for luise rainer, this gained her her second undeserved oscar in a row, and all i can say is she had to have been one hot piece in the bedroom because she sucks as an actress. by the way, i should mention pearl s. buck; but does anybody know who she was these days?

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

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All the old timers
kenny

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
Starring: Claude Akins , Tammy Amerson , Dion Anderson , Peter Antico , and Gene Barry
Director: Dick Lowry
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ASIN: B0002VENTG
Release Date: 2004-10-05

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All the old timers.......2007-02-18

Though a long story, it was fun seeing so many of the TV western characters portrayed by the original cast members, namely Chuck Connors, Hugh O'Brien, Gene Barry, Jack Kelly, Doug McClure, to name a few.

kenny.......2007-01-11

I am not a Kenny Rogers fan but my husband is so I bought this one. He is a very good singer but not a good actor in my opinion. I gave him 2 stars for my husband.

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"We all make mistakes, boss. That's why they put the rubber on the ends of pencils."
Dead End
A mess of a film...
Chiefly remembered for introducing the Dead End Kids to a delighted world...
fun old movie

Dead End
Starring: Sylvia Sidney , Joel McCrea , Humphrey Bogart , Wendy Barrie , and Claire Trevor
Director: William Wyler
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ASIN: B0006TPDZC
Release Date: 2005-03-08

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Humphrey Bogart is "outstanding" (Variety) as a vicious gangster on the run in this "masterful…gripping drama" (Motion Picture Daily) directed by William Wyler (Ben-Hur) and written by Lillian Hellman (The Little Foxes). Nominated* for four Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Dead End is powerful, entertaining and a true landmark in moviemaking. On the mean streets of New York's Lower East Side, Drina (Sylvia Sidney) hopes to save her brother from a life of crime. But notorious hoodlum Baby Face Martin (Bogart) has come back to his old haunts looking for trouble and threatening to drag the boy down with him. Drina turns to her childhood friend Dave (Joel McCrea) for help. But can he stop Martin without becoming just like him?

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"We all make mistakes, boss. That's why they put the rubber on the ends of pencils.".......2007-07-04

Dead End is a remarkable film because it is the first film starring the Dead End Kids who later became the East Side Kids and finally The Bowery Boys. Leading the gang is Billy Hallop, although later gang leader Leo Gorcey also appears. The boys are just used as culture for the background of a New York City slum where the famous Babyface Martin (Humphrey Bogart) grew up. He returns to see his old girl who he can't seem to forget, and to possibly see his mother. He finds both, but finds them as unfriendly and hostile as the city that raised him. Also starring are Sylvia Sydney and Joel McCrea as decent products of the slums.

This film is both social commentary and entertainment. It does a great job of balancing its artistic aspects and its cinematic potential. Nothing is harped on; it is simply presented. The actors do a fine job of illustrating their parts without becoming overbearing.

Surprisingly, the film was difficult to make. The Dead End Kids came fresh from New York's slums onto the Broadway stage to play their roles. From their success there, they came to Hollywood and took nothing seriously. The boys notoriously played pranks on an irritated Bogart. Their disregard for authority was famous, but their charisma onscreen helped each of the boys become favorites of movie audiences.

Dead End.......2007-06-20

Based on a stage play by Sidney Kingsley and scripted by playwright Lillian Hellman, Wyler's gritty, compelling fable of tenement life in the 1930s was touted in its day as a hard-hitting social drama about class tensions and the origins of crime. Bogart, in one of his first starring roles, is a ringer as the rotten Martin, though a key scene with his disapproving mother shows a vulnerable side, too. McCrea and Sidney carry their weight as the moral heart of Wyler's mean streets, and teen actor Halop plays ragamuffin gang leader Tommy with lots of heart.

A mess of a film..........2007-02-12

Bogie/Hellman/William Wyler/Dead End Kids/cops/gangsters/social consciousness/hookers/t.b./the East River/rich folks dancing the night away in high rise fortresses while the city below teems with resentment and crime/architecture/socialites/film noir shadow-images that didn't add to the film at all, just sort of tarted it up to be something it wasn't...it made my head hurt. It was such a mish-mash: "The Fountainhead" meets "Public Enemy Number One." The faux-city set, the maudlin plot lines, the cliches about the rich, the poor and the criminal...I couldn't believe that, when it was over, I had managed to digest the whole bloody thing. Ugh. The cutesy-bad bowery boys were particularly grating. I found their exaggerated New York accents affected. Bogie looked good - as usual - but was so obviously acting. This created a sense of total, disconnected unreality in every frame. Here's the worse part: thanks to the fact that it was originally a play, the claustrophobic set made what was supposed to be an exciting film stagnant and boring. My final comment: CORN-BALL! Skip it, unless you're doing research.

Chiefly remembered for introducing the Dead End Kids to a delighted world..........2006-12-25

"Dead End" turned out to be Bogart's most important film since "The Petrified Forest." It offers a vivid portrait of people caught up in a constant struggle to somehow fulfill themselves despite the oppressive environment that seemed to silence their every attempt...

Joel McCrea is a frustrated architect who dreams of tearing down the slums and Sylvia Sidney portrays a shopgirl striving for identity and meaning in her life, a life made even more complicated by having to look after her brother (Billy Halop). The boy idolizes the decadent Bogart, an adulation shared by the rest of the Dead End Kids, here recreating their original Broadway roles with noisy good humor...

Opposing these idealists is their real threat, Bogart, a killer named Baby Face Martin... Bogart is impolitely rejected by a mother (Marjorie Main) who detests him and an ex-girl friend (Claire Trevor) who leaves him bitter and disillusioned when he discovers that she has become a prostitute...

Rebuked by those he had been sentimental enough to want to visit, he quickly reverts to prefigure and plans a kidnapping in order to rescue something from the consumed affair...

"Dead End" remains one of Bogart's best films, where the actor proves that he is capable of handling difficult material with considerable skill...

fun old movie.......2006-11-17

This is a fun old movie to watch. From when movies were good

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Band Of The Hand
THIS MOVIE IS WAY TOO BIG
Finally, on DVD.
Great 80's time capsule even if it's not great
Pure 80's goodness!

Band of the Hand
Starring: Stephen Lang , Michael Carmine (II) , Lauren Holly , John Cameron Mitchell , and Danny Quinn
Director: Paul Michael Glaser
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Release Date: 2003-01-28

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Band of the Hand was executive-produced by Miami Vice creator Michael Mann, but this violent relic of the '80s begs for a smarter script and Mann's directorial flair. Instead it's got TV's "Starsky"--Paul Michael Glaser--seemingly asleep at the wheel, barely controlling a rainbow coalition of bad actors as punky Florida jailbirds, given a second chance when they're dropped into the treacherous everglades and whipped into a crack unit of urban warriors by a gruff marine (Stephen Lang) who supervises their juvenile "reform." One of the reluctant recruits has a girlfriend (fresh-faced newcomer Lauren Holly) who's tied up with local drug lords (Larry Fishburne, James Remar), and the inevitable showdown offers guerilla warfare in pastel shades. Wretched dialogue and lackluster action don't stop this from being a Vice-like guilty pleasure, populated by garishly costumed stereotypes and ending like the pilot for a TV series that never happened. Even the DVD liner notes admit the movie is "infamous"; accepted on those terms, it's a hoot. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Band Of The Hand.......2007-05-27

Great movie for a Miami Vice fan. All the elements are there.
Hated that this copy was formated for the small screen, I'm a widescreen fan!!!

A MUST HAVE MOVIE!!!

THIS MOVIE IS WAY TOO BIG.......2004-03-24

I had only seen this movie as kid until I ordered the dvd, after watching the movie, all i have to say is joe the swamp indian is way too big and the fashion sense that carlos had at the age of seventeen, like i mean that green jacket, off the hook. Nestor is the man flaring chach and pulling power moves on a sixteen year old girl listening to shreikback. Michael Mann is on fire and Philip Michael Glaser was WAY TOO BIG!!!! Or Yay The Lover

Finally, on DVD........2004-02-21

One of the many movies I thought worthwhile, but unavailable on DVD.

Until now...

Glad to see "Band of the Hand" is finally out. Far from a perfect film, it captures a bit of those heady 1980s in a time capsule.

I saw this film when it originally came out - one of the few who did - and I've always refered it to friends as Miami Vice's "What I Did on Summer Vacation" movie.

Now, if we can only get the Miami Vice series out on DVD...

Great 80's time capsule even if it's not great.......2003-12-04

Band of the Hand is one of those movies that you can watch as a time capsule of teen-focused films of the 1980's. Rather than focus on the angst of upper middle class kids and their love lives, Band of the Hand looks at the criminal element of the era. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky and Hutch) and produced by Michael Mann (Miami Vice), this film is more visual than visceral. The premise is only slightly realistic (and only more recently so, as rehab programs vaguely similar have cropped up in the 90's), but it's fun to watch.
The characters are sinister bad boys, but not so much so that you can't love them. There's the drop dead handsome drug dealer, a new wave looking kid who committed patricide (but only because the guy beat his mother and sister), two gang members (one Puerto Rican and one black), and a rough uneducated car thief.
We see these boys commit their crimes and then get busted - all done in a very Miami Vice sort of way. They are all relegated to a new experimental rehab program that involves them surviving on their own in the everglades. If they graduate (which you know they will) they'll move into a really rough area of Miami and learn to live in the city.

Not only do these boys succeed, they do so with flying colors. Rehab is a wonderful thing! This is obviously a liberal conscience at work - none the less it is fun to watch.

I won't spoil the film (because I do enjoy the film even if it is trite and overly empathetic to the characters), but suffice it to say there is a lot of excitement and eventually - intrigue and action in this film.

My complaint is that the film is very uneven. It seems to be bits of several films stuck together. There's a sense of a three act play at work - and the third act is where the fun is.

The acting is good and the interaction of the young and older actors is believable, even if the script is silly.

In the end, you'll enjoy this bit of escapist 80's fun.

Pure 80's goodness!.......2003-05-18

So long.....I have waited so long for this movie to be released on DVD. Last year, I was forced to buy a well used and badly warn VHS copy on Ebay. Forced, you say? Yes, Forced. This movie is goodness. That's all there is to it. I saw it on cable when I was a kid and it quickly became one of my favorite movies of all time.
Please, do yourself a favor and buy this movie. As some people have said above, they really do not make them like this anymore. It's got that special something that modern movies lack...and I'm not just saying that because I'm older now, and that's what older people are supposed to say about things from their chldhood. It's a fact. My praises cannot do this movie justice. You have to watch it to understand. Band of the Hand is hidden and forgotten treasure. Those who call it corny, or say the acting is "bad" simply do not get it. I get it, and I hope you do too.

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Fair and believable
This film is a MUST SEE!!
unexpected yet academy material
Pure stubbornness
Rip Rips it and Tantoo tatoos it

Where the Rivers Flow North
Starring: Rip Torn , Tantoo Cardinal , Bill Raymond , Mark Margolis , and Michael J. Fox
Director: Jay Craven
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ASIN: B0000A2ZR5
Release Date: 2003-08-05

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Rip Torn was critically acclaimed for his commanding performance in this 1993 drama set in Virginia in 1927. Where the Rivers Flow North is about an old-time logger who defends his property against a pair of power-company executives (Michael J. Fox and Bill Raymond) seeking to build a dam on Torn's leased land. Native American actress Tantoo Cardinal is equally superb as Torn's longtime partner and ardent supporter, and the strength of their relationship is what gives this modestly budgeted, beautifully photographed independent feature most of its high-spirited appeal. The film, adapted from a novel by Howard Frank Mosher, was written and directed by Jay Craven, and would likely have earned Rip Torn an Oscar nomination had it been more widely seen at the time of its release. --Jeff Shannon

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Fair and believable.......2006-11-22

Rip Torn plays a gritty old logger who just wants to keep his forest and trout streams in tact but is suddenly pitted against Michael J. Fox and a corporation that wants to build a big dam that will take them all away. The movie is commendable for not making the dam-builders horrible monsters and Torn the epitome of moral righteousness: the former want to bring modern services to remote areas and the latter is not an example of political correctness. Tantoo Cardinal plays Torn's wife, and she is perhaps the biggest asset in the movie; she is a spunky and sensitive actress. The storyline is a strong one (it's set during the 1920s), and the photography is stunning. Made on a tight budget, the production makes up for cut corners with sincerity of purpose. Pretty good movie, all around.

This film is a MUST SEE!!.......2006-07-25

This film seems to be about as authentic as possible reflecting wilderness life near the turn of the century. Keeps you on the edge of your seat as the story developes with an ending that is unexpected.

unexpected yet academy material.......2006-03-11

This movie was filmed in Vermont by moderate to successful actors filming for a Vermont Film maker.

The story is totally believable, the charators are believeable and it is a wonderful movie to just sit and watch on a Sunday afternoon.

Pure stubbornness.......2005-02-19

Noel was an idealist. He wanted things to stay the way they were.

he leased the land he, and his live in indian squaw lived on, and distiled cedar oil for a living, and he didn't aim to give it up
for any amount of money, because it would destroy his livelyhood.
He absolutly couldn't be reasoned with, with even his best friend.
This story is full of adventure.and conflict.
It's one of the most underated films I can think of.
Rip Torn, and Tanto Cardinal were perfect in their depictions
of the characters they played. In fact if I'd had anything to do with it Tantoo Cardinal would have gotten an oscar for her performance. She was phenomenal!!

Rip Rips it and Tantoo tatoos it.......2004-01-24

If I could give this more stars I would...... The photography is beautiful and gives justice to the setting.... The music is perfect but the acting is just incredible. What a pair... Rip Torn as "Mister" became my favorite all time actor with this one. Tantoo Cardinal is perfect in her role.

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Good Night and Good Luck [Blu-ray]
Starring: Robert John Burke , Patricia Clarkson , George Clooney , J.D. Cullum , and Jeff Daniels
Director: George Clooney
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ASIN: B000H1RFJQ
Release Date: 2006-08-01

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Dry, but good.
Scary Times, Through Red-Colored Glasses

Good Night, and Good Luck (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]
Starring: George Clooney
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ASIN: B000HEVZ8A
Release Date: 2006-08-22

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Audio Commentary:with George Clooney and Grant Heslov
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Dry, but good........2007-04-10

Yeah, it's a little bit dry, but only a little bit. The acting was excellent. I continue to be impressed with George Clooney.

Scary Times, Through Red-Colored Glasses.......2006-09-23

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK deals with the showdown between veteran newsman Edward R. Murrow and Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy during the 1950s. The movie was the brainchild of George Clooney (who was a journalism major in college) and Grant Heslov. They wrote the screenplay together, using much of the stock footage from the confrontation in the news archives, then Clooney acted and directed. The story starts at a dinner honoring Murrow, then segues into the fight with McCarthy. Murrow argues with CBS executive to cover a story about Milo Radulovic, a United States Air Force officer who was thrown out of the service after McCarthy accused Radulovic's father of being a spy. The events, and the movie, escalate from there. They also include the secret marriage of two CBS employees and a news anchorman driven to take his own life.

George Clooney is one of the top-grossing leading men in the film industry today. After starting out on a television sit-com, he moved into ER, then took off in the movies. Edward R. Murrow was a reknowned journalist who first caught the public's attention while doing World War II broadcasts from London during the air raid days.

GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK is a thoroughly gripping tale that doesn't miss a beat. Even though Murrow's personal life isn't explored, the black-and-white imagery is evocative of the times (much of it shopped in later through computer graphics). I'd expected an easy walkthrough, something that would occupy time but not necessarily my attention. I was surprised. Even though I knew how everything turned out from journalism classes of my own, I was still gripped by the stories spinning out. The black-and-white release was absolutely stunning. Cigarette smoke seemed to hang in every scene.

Looking back on the film now, I wish it had broadened the scope a little and shown what the Red Scare truly did to so many people. McCarthy didn't create the paranoia, but he certainly wielded it like a blunt instrument.

Future journalism students will probably what the film in class after class, just as they do CITIZEN KANE. But Clooney and Heslov scripted a masterpiece that rightfully earned six Academy Award nominations, including best picture. Historians and thriller watchers will love this gentle film filled with dramatic tension and great dialogue.

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One of the very best of the French New Wave
A Masterpiece; Truly, A Great Film.
A Moving Picture Book
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My Life to Live
Starring: Alfred Adam , Henri Attal , Marcel Charton , Dimitri Dineff , and Jack Florency
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Release Date: 1998-08-12

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Nana (Anna Karina) is a Parisian salesgirl who drifts into prostitution. The story is told in the form of a documentary, separated into 12 tableaux. Godard has said that the division into tableaux was to emphasize the theatrical nature of the film, and also because when you look at something for too long you end up knowing less about it. Breaking it up into bite-size chunks can be helpful. What we see is a romantic portrait of womanhood caught between her own role (she wants to be an actress) and that which she is allowed or compelled to do. This is brought home most poignantly when Nana goes to a showing of Carl Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc and her tear-streaked face is intercut with that of Maria Falconetti playing Joan, about to be led to the stake. Add to that the further layer that we have a Danish actress (Karina) in a French film, watching a French actress (Falconetti) in a Danish film, and the implications play out grimly. This is one of Godard's finest films, both austere and compellingly watchable. --Jim Gay

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One of the very best of the French New Wave.......2007-02-12

My life to live is movie which breaks all of the rules of movies... From the opening shots the darkened profile of anna karina, to the opening scene in which the backs of the two characters in conversation are filmed.. this is Godard a man who loves to confront his audience and to challenge his audience.. But My Life to Live is more than just experimentation in celluloid, it is also a tale of a woman who falls into a life of prostitution.. and it delves into such topics as philosophy, religon, and poetry.. This is a perfectly paced film - each chapter illustrating something the director wants to tell us of the characters..
It is one of the rare gems of the new wave.

A Masterpiece; Truly, A Great Film........2006-12-17

Jean-Luc Godard's "My Life to Live" is a great film with a form of storytelling that has found its way into such films as "Edmond" and "Jesus' Son" (the latter more than the former, even though the latter was based on a book). It's a legendary film; usually a favorite of Godard's right behind "Breathless" and, to this day, it's still incredibly poignant and unique. It doesn't unfold like a regular film, but is separated into chapters. Vignettes, if you will, that are almost unconnected. Sure, it's got the same characters but there is never a reference to a previous chapter. It's like life and that's exactly how it unfolds. The main character is named Nana (played by Anna Karina, who was married to Godard at the time). In the beginning of the film she abruptly leaves her husband and child (brings to mind an early scene in "Edmond" actually) and plays pinball. She works in a record store. She tries to get some money. She tries to steal the key to her flat, but is frog-marched away. She goes to see "The Passion of Joan of Arc." Eventually, she becomes a prostitute which leads her to her violent end. And even that scene is brilliant; the camera work here is exquisite. The camera isn't used as a "recording device" here, but rather a "looking device." It's not, really, recording what Nana is doing but watching her. Every scene is right there, happening. No explanation, no character development needed. This is only the 2nd Godard film I've seen (the other was Weekend) and it's clear that he was an experimental director. Being experimental is not hard to do, but doing it this well is hard. I just compared this movie to two other films...Jesus' Son was highly acclaimed, but is now Out-of-Print on DVD...Still available in a lot of places, cheap, however. Edmond received O.K. reviews and audiences don't generally like it. Both those movies are more like this film for the way the story is strung together, not so much for camera angles and such. Why is it that movies like those aren't liked a lot, while this film still thrives? "My Life to Live" is a brilliant little piece of film that I think many people should check out. The only thing one can hope for is a better DVD release, possibly from The Criterion Collection or something. The picture and everything is fine, it'd just be nice to have some bonus features. See this movie, I can't stress it enough. One of the best movies ever made.

GRADE: A

A Moving Picture Book.......2005-09-26

Originality at it's pinnacle, very enjoyable film about, Jean Luc Godard is to people what Tim Burton is to immagination, no one covers the true feelings and actions of people like Godard, this is probably my second favorite Godard film, BREATHLESS being the first.

mortir sa morte.......2005-02-20

this movie has a lot of life in it. it's my favourite godard but i haven't seen 'em all so it's my favourite godard of the godard that i've seen.

Landmark Film.......2004-12-20

I've enjoyed Godard before, especially "Breathless," but this film is Godard's most powerful. Anna Karina is an out of work Dutch actress in poverty. She slips from shop girl to streetwalker. The world of suave French pimps and sex workers of 1962 in black and white fascinates. Sex, sex for francs always fascinates. Nana is herself, and she is a prostitute. She has chosen this role because it is all the work she has been offered. It is the entertainment business after all. At first, the stranger that wants to kiss her disgusts, but before long she is making money and has a philosophical young pimp to show her the ropes. Nana entertains her John's every whim, as do all the streetwalkers of Paris. The result is a moralistic tragedy, but the telling of the tale in weird, faceless shots with a cold, winter Paris are the antitheses of films like the golden summers of "Gigi." I remember those streets from my travels in the mid-century. There is Goddard style and there is the seamy side of prostitution even if the whore is as young and beautiful as Anna Karina. The prettier, the more successful, in the sex trade.

I must tell the review reader that much of European prostitution, perhaps in America too is slavery - forced sex work. The victims are young East European girls from the old Iron Curtain, and don't kid yourself; they are slaves and many, if not all, have been beaten, gang raped, and disfigured. Many have venereal disease. Am I being over dramatic? I know -- they smile at a John, but don't be naive. Remember there is a man behind the curtain holding a gun. Remember I told you.

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