The Wedding Party

Starring:John Braswell, Penny Bridgers, Joanna Chapin, Jill Clayburgh, Sue Ann Converse, Robert De Niro, William Finley, Kitty Gallagher, Richard Kolmar, Raymond McNally (II), Cynthia Munroe, Jane Odin, Charles Pfluger, John Quinn, Nancy Reeder, Jennifer Salt, Valda Setterfield, Judy Thomas
Director: Cynthia Munroe, Wilford Leach
Studio: TROMA ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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It grows more quaintly silly with each passing year, but The Wedding Party can be enjoyed for more than Robert De Niro's modest screen debut. Brian De Palma's first feature is not entirely his own (friends Wilford Leach and Cynthia Munroe are credited as codirectors), and that may explain why this whimsical black-and-white comedy reveals no early hint of the Hitchcockian thrillers that De Palma became known for. If anything, it's a close cousin to De Palma's subsequent satires Greetings (which was actually released first) and Hi Mom!, which further capitalized on De Niro's fast-rising talent. Jill Clayburgh also makes her debut here, and while De Palma makes good use of idyllic locations on Shelter Island, New York, and Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, he employs all variety of low-budget techniques (fast-motion, unsynchronized sound, etc.) to cobble together a giddy chronicle of impending nuptials between an anxious pair (Clayburgh and Charles Pfluger) of Long Island lovebirds. De Niro (credited as "Robert Denero") is actually quite funny as the bridegroom's buddy, and Valda Setterfield gives a standout performance as Clayburgh's mother. It's a ridiculous mish-mash of familial mirth and mayhem, but with a budget of $43,000, De Palma showed enough directorial promise to win a theatrical release, three years after this film was made in 1966. --Jeff Shannon
Description
Directed by Brian De Palma! Robert De Niro's first role! The happy day has finally arrived for Charlie and Josephine. The invitations have been sent, the relatives have arrived and Charlie is just about to meet his new family. There is just one problem as they head toward the alter, Charlie's case of cold feet brought on by his two best pals Cecil (De Niro) and Alistair (William Finley). Will Charlie say "I do" or will he let Cecil and Alistair talk him out of it?

DVD Extras

-Special intro by Lloyd Kaufman President of Troma and creator of The Toxic Avenger including Sloan and Seth's nuptials!

-Recently discovered scene from Madigan's Millions with Dustin Hoffman (His first starring role)!

-"Make Your Own Damn Movie Box Set" Film School in a Box!

-Learn about the only truly independent film festival with The Tromadance PSA!

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With Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson as a pair of brazen wedding crashers, this buddy/romantic comedy milks a few big laughs from its foolproof premise. Under the direction of David Dobkin (who previously worked with Wilson on Shanghai Knights), the movie ranges from bawdy romp to mushy romance, and that tonal identity crisis curtails the overall hilarity. But when the well-teamed costars are firing on all pistons with fast-paced dialogue and manic situations, belly laughs are delivered at a steady clip. Things get complicated when the guys infiltrate the family of the Treasury Secretary (Christopher Walken), resulting in a romantic pair-off between Vaughn and the congressman's oversexed daughter Gloria (Isla Fisher) while Wilson sincerely woos another daughter, Claire (Rachel McAdams), who's unhappily engaged to an Ivy League cheater (Bradley Cooper). Walken is more or less wasted in his role, but Jane Seymour and Henry Gibson make amusing appearances, and a surprise guest arrives late in the game for some over-the-top scene-stealing. It's all a bit uneven, but McAdams (considered by some to be "the next Julia Roberts") is a pure delight, and with enough laughs to make it easily recommended, Wedding Crashers will likely find its place on DVD shelves alongside other flawed but enjoyable R-rated comedies that embrace a naughtier, nastier brand of humor with no need for apologies. --Jeff Shannon

On the DVD
The "Uncorked" edition of Wedding Crashers adds about 8 minutes of footage to the theatrical release. Of chief interest are extended beach and bathroom scenes between Vince Vaughn and Isla Fisher, and Vaughn's extended confession to Father O'Neil (Henry Gibson), but there are also new scenes featuring Keir O'Donnell as the eccentric Todd and Ellen Albertini Dow as the potty-mouthed grandmother. This edition is billed as unrated because it wasn't resubmitted to the MPAA, but the sexier bathroom scene and coarser confession aren't particularly raunchier than the original film, and there's no additional nudity. You can watch the Uncorked edition once to see the new footage, but for subsequent viewings you'll probably choose to stick with the theatrical release, which is also included on the DVD.

Bonus features consist of two very good commentary tracks, one by director David Dobkin and another by Vaughn and Owen Wilson. Dobkin's is more technically informative, and he specifically discusses why the added scenes were originally cut. Vaughn and Wilson are a little more subdued than might be expected, but they share some laughs, recall some material that was left out, and wander into irrelevant territory such as football and Wilson's dog. Other features include four deleted scenes with optional commentary by Dobkin, and two featurettes covering the making of the film (including the logistics of staging five different weddings, and interviews with the "magic and balloon consultant") and Vaughn and Wilson's meandering discussion of "the rules" of wedding crashing. For a more organized recap, there's a 24-screen text-only list of all the rules. The opening menu is clever, but slow to load after you've watched it the first time. --David Horiuchi

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Description

In this hilarious box office hit, Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson have perfected the art of wedding crashing but when one of them actually falls in love their sacred rule, "never leave a fellow crasher behind," may be broken!

DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary with David Dobkin Commentary with Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn
Deleted Scenes:3 Deleted Scenes
Featurette:"Event Planning" "A Crash Course in Wedding Crashing"
Music Video:Music Video: The Sights "Circus" plus a Interactive Soundtrack Promo
Other:Wedding Crashers Game

Customer Reviews:

Nerd Check.........2007-06-27

Here's a nerd check... Go out and rent or buy this movie one night. Call a few buddies up, get a six pack (+), or whatever else floats your boat, for each buddy in the room. Have about 3-4 each. Watch the opening scene and if everyone isn't laughing or pretty pumped up then you're probably a nerd. Have the rest of the beer during the rest of the movie. Maybe slip into some scotch or tequila.. because this movie stays funny pretty much the entire way through. If you ever wanted to know what it's like to be a 30 something girl chasing guy that still hasn't grown up then you must watch this movie. These two are seriously "livin' the dream". This is already a classic. Just buy it and if you don't like it today, pick it up in 5 years and you'll figure it out.

Must have.......2007-06-22

Movie lives through Vaughn and Wilson. Both show an easy performance and want the audience to just simply have a good time.

The Story is nothing spectacular. If you liked "Meet the Fockers", you're gonna like this one as well.

Its the actors, who make the difference. Vaughn is hilarious and proofs, that he's much better in comedies than in "serious" movies. Wilson plays himself (as in every one of his movies) and scores a good 2nd place.

Walken is just Walken and thats worth half the ticket. The girls are gorgeous. Especially Rachel McAdams knocked me out. Holy Cow! The Crashers are good fun. Not an new invention of the genre, but especially because of the actors, this movie rocks!

Likable, but disappointing.......2007-05-26

I was hoping for something special with this. This movie boasts both a great cast and great setup. Two 30-something attorneys still holding on to an "Animal House" lifestyle?...oh yeah, Wilson and Vaughn fit the roles perfectly. The supporting cast includes the appealing Rachel McAdams, and the always-great Christopher Walken and Jane Seymour.

The movie itself is marketed as a comedy cut from the cloth of Animal House. And when it keeps that focus...showing the two main characters as personable rogues, the movie works. Everything seems to be in place: Plentiful schemes and partying by our heroes? Check. One great grandiose scam underway? Check. Detestable rival for our heroes? Check.

There are problems however. The movie suffers from bad timing and editing. It also takes itself way too seriously. The timing suffers because while there are some great setups, the payoffs aren't there. Here's an example--while Vaughn is staying at his latest girlfriend's family house, events run out of control to the point that he becomes unwillingly bound to the guest bed. The big payoff is when her dad comes in the room, but the scene just ends. Dad seems to notice the ropes holding Vaughn into place...but there's no real reaction.

The movie is overlong and needed some major editing when the story returns from the visit to the family house. It's pretty easy to guess how the movie will end even halfway through it, so scene after scene of plot development isn't really needed. Likewise, the cameo towards the end was funny, but could have been handled in a single scene rather than dragging on to multiple events and locations.

Finally, the movie treats itself way too seriously. I don't have a problem with a "deeper" moments, or a plot where our heroes see the errors of their ways. But the last half of the movie feels like the comedy has been jettisoned in order to follow Wilson's soul-searching.

All in all, not bad, but not nearly as good as I had hoped. On the other hand, given the stars, there was a real danger that Ben Stiller would make a cameo. Fortunately, he doesn't.

Hilarious comedy!.......2007-05-25

I'm rating this movie in general, not specifically the unrated DVD version...This is a very, very funny movie! Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson make a perfect team, and the underrated Isla Fisher steals every scene she's in. The funny parts (i.e., practically the entire movie) are REALLY funny, with no ridiculous juvenile humor. Yet there are poignant moments that reveal what great friends the two guys are in this movie, whether or not they want to admit it. When one of the guys decides he doesn't want to crash weddings anymore, his buddy goes off to find another partner in crime, and his new venue is absolutely, ridiculously hilarious. Highly entertaining movie that is just as funny the 2nd time around.

Berg.......2007-05-15

Probably the best movie in the world!

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"Ma!Meatloaf!"

Wedding Crashers - Uncorked (Unrated Full Screen Edition)

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Nerd Check..
Must have
Likable, but disappointing
Hilarious comedy!
Berg

Wedding Crashers - Uncorked (Unrated Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Owen Wilson , Vince Vaughn , Christopher Walken , Rachel McAdams , and Isla Fisher
Director: David Dobkin
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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ASIN: B000BKVQSE
Release Date: 2006-01-03

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Customer Reviews:

Nerd Check.........2007-06-27

Must have.......2007-06-22

Likable, but disappointing.......2007-05-26

Hilarious comedy!.......2007-05-25

Berg.......2007-05-15

Probably the best movie in the world!

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"Ma!Meatloaf!"

Party Line Dances (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)

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This DVD was easy to follow and a lot of fun
Another excellent dvd from Shawn Trautman
Makes line dancing really easy
Party Line Dances
Best for your money!

Party Line Dances (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)
Starring: Shawn Trautman
Director: DanceLessonDVDs.com
Manufacturer: XiDance.com
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ASIN: B000BRQWTA
Release Date: 2005-10-16

Product Description

This DVD is the perfect choice for people who are going to a party, a wedding, a bar mitzvah, a New Year's celebration, or even a Country Night Club and need a crash course. This 80-minute DVD takes you from never having danced before to looking good on the floor in just minutes. By teaching what you need to know to get out there and look good on these dances, this DVD will quickly get you to where you want to be. Filmed in HD and complemented by multiple camera angles and Picture-In-Picture technology, this DVD is perfect for bringing the Line Dance class with clear, logical lessons to your living room! In what seems like just minutes, you'll learn the Electric Slide, the Cotton Eyed Joe, Slappin' Leather, Macarena, the Tush Push, and the Boot Scootin' Boogie. Plus, as a Special Bonus, you'll learn several options for spicing these dances up a bit and adding in your own styles. Shawn Trautman has been a coach and mentor to numerous World Champions as well as countless social dancers since the early 1990's. Shawn welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability to his classes. His broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of instruction innovative, easy, and fun. If you're ready to learn, Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection is the way to go. Order Party Line Dances, and be ready for your next event!

Customer Reviews:

This DVD was easy to follow and a lot of fun.......2007-06-01

Shawn Trautman is great in this instructional DVD. His instruction was easy to follow and a lot of fun. I recommend this DVD to anybody wanting to learn basic line dancing.

Another excellent dvd from Shawn Trautman.......2007-05-25

Shawn Trautman has done a great job of breaking the dances on this dvd down into easily remembered bite-sized chunks that don't overwhelm a person and that's quite a feat considering the sheer number of dances covered on this dvd. You definitely get your money's worth. The camera angles work well and Shawn's instruction is low key and patient without being boring.

Of course, the best part for me personally is that you can always watch the dvd again and again if that's what it takes for you to "get" a certain part of the dance and nobody's going to get worn out or impatient with you.

So if you've longed to get up and join in the fun when people start dancing, but haven't because you think you're too much of a klutz this is a perfect place to start. Most highly recommended.

Btw, my fiancee and I also own the Slow Dance dvd (for my upcoming nuptials) and we both absolutely loved it as well.

Makes line dancing really easy.......2007-05-20

My last experience with line dancing was a disaster, so I'm glad I followed through with this one. It was very easy to follow along with and I liked the fact that it wasn't overdone. I could see the instructor's feet as well as his body, and the steps were easy to follow with some good variations to throw in to make it more interesting. This is not an aerobics DVD, but if you want to learn how to do the dances to go out and get and have fun line dancing this is a really good one to learn from.

Party Line Dances.......2007-05-05

I am very pleased with Shawn's DVD. He breaks the steps down into manageable parts. I also like the steps shown from the different angles. This DVD is a must for all beginners.

Best for your money!.......2007-05-04

I was very pleased with this purchase as well. The way Shawn teaches is much easier to learn from than any line dance instructor I've taken from in the last couple of months since I started. The dances are taught a little faster than Line Dance 101 and adds several useful steps as alternates. These are still some pretty easy dances, but they're good to know. Highly recommend.

Wedding Crashers (R-Rated Widescreen Edition)

Average customer rating:

Nerd Check..
Must have
Likable, but disappointing
Hilarious comedy!
Berg

Wedding Crashers (R-Rated Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Owen Wilson , Vince Vaughn , Christopher Walken , Rachel McAdams , and Isla Fisher
Director: David Dobkin
Manufacturer: New Line Home Video
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ASIN: B000BKVQRU
Release Date: 2006-01-03

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DVD Features:
Audio Commentary:Commentary with David Dobkin Commentary with Owen Wilson & Vince Vaughn
Deleted Scenes:3 Scenes
Featurette:"Event planning" & "A crash course in wedding crashing"
Music Video:The Sights: "Circus"
Other:Interactive Soundtrack Promo Test audience reactions to certain scenes

Customer Reviews:

Nerd Check.........2007-06-27

Must have.......2007-06-22

Likable, but disappointing.......2007-05-26

Hilarious comedy!.......2007-05-25

Berg.......2007-05-15

Probably the best movie in the world!

Will Ferrel:
"Ma!Meatloaf!"

American Wedding - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)

Average customer rating:

American Pie unrated YAY
bad taste
Trilogy Still Going Strong
Still laughing
Still going strong!

American Wedding - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
Starring: Jason Biggs , Seann William Scott , Alyson Hannigan , Eddie Kaye Thomas , and Thomas Ian Nicholas
Director: Jesse Dylan
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ASIN: B00005JMCT
Release Date: 2004-01-02

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The producers of the American Pie movies pushed their luck with a third slice of their lucrative raunchy comedy franchise, and American Wedding cooked up surprisingly well. It's the sourest serving of Pie, with half of the original cast missing, and there's something undeniably desperate about comedic highlights (involving dog poop, a lusty old lady, two strippers to offset the absence of Shannon Elizabeth, and the ill-advised use of a trimming razor) that arise more from obligation than inspiration, on the assumption that another penile mishap is guaranteed to please. And yet, that's just what this movie does for devoted Pie-munchers: It gives 'em what they want, especially when the notorious Stifler (Seann William Scott) nearly ruins the frantic nuptials of Jim (Jason Biggs) and his band-camping sweetheart Michelle (Alyson Hannigan). Eugene Levy and Eddie Kaye Thomas also return for some reliable comic relief, but the one who's laughing most is three-time Pie writer Adam Herz--laughing loudly and often, all the way to the bank. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

American Pie unrated YAY.......2007-05-10

The unrated version of this was much better then the one i saw in the movie theater.

bad taste.......2007-05-02

I thought this was a sexist movie. I wish they would make a movie of teenage girls looking at naked guys for a change!!!!iT'S ALWAYS THE OTHER WAY AROUND BECAUSE MEN MAKE THESE MOVIES AND THAT'S WHAT THEY WANT TO SEE!

Trilogy Still Going Strong.......2007-02-15

I enjoyed watching this movie. Lots of laughs and sophomoric fun that you've come to expect from watching all the movies in the American Pie series! Yes, this movie is a bit predictable, but nonetheless entertaining to watch.

It is nice to see Jim and Michelle get married in this movie and all the funny things that happen and go wrong along the way in planning for the wedding!

Still laughing .......2006-11-16

This is almost as funny as American Pie and American Pie 2, but the humor is getting more than a little predictable. However, I am still laughing so 4 stars.

Still going strong!.......2006-08-12

American Wedding is so far the funniest installment to the trilogy.This one finds Jim and Michelle getting married,opening with what I've found to be the naughtiest scene I've ever seen take place in a resturant.Stifler brings more laughs to the screen as Stifler,who thinks the first thing that comes to his mind when he thinks of weddings:Bachelor party!The biggest scene,basically,is the bechelor party scene,where a gay guy Jim and his pals met in a gay bar brings a couple of foreign strippers to Jim's house and they party for a while,until it's busted up by the early return of Jim and Michelle's parents.Laughs and gut-busting humor ensue as the pals get caught up in what might be the best film in the trilogy.

Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler (Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection)

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Beginners Only
Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler
Not as good as anticipated
Not enough time, not enough steps.
You won't be disappointed! Great!

Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler (Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection)
Starring: Shawn Trautman; Joanna Trautman
Director: DanceLessonDVDs.com
Manufacturer: Xpress Innovations (xidance.com)
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ASIN: B000BP796C
Release Date: 2006-10-23

Product Description

The Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler is a perfect starting place for anyone wanting to get into Couples Dancing. Released in October of 2005, the Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler includes approximately 75 minutes of beginner lessons on Swing, Salsa, West Coast Swing, Two-Step, Waltz, Hustle, Slow Dancing, and Cha-Cha. This DVD is a great way to sample and learn several different dances to find which one suits you best. Plus, not only will you learn what the dances are and hear some of the music for each, you'll also learn about Leading & Following and its importance on the dance floor. HD footage complemented by multiple camera angles and Picture-In-Picture technology make this DVD an easy "Must-Have" if you're wanting to explore the different dances. Don't miss your chance to vastly improve your dance knowledge by passing this one by. Shawn Trautman has been a coach and mentor to numerous World Champions as well as countless social dancers since the early 1990's. Shawn welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability to his classes. His broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of instruction innovative, easy, and fun. If you're ready to learn and have fun, Shawn Trautman's Dance Collection is the way to go. Order yours today, and be ready to dance by next weekend!

Customer Reviews:

Beginners Only.......2007-05-24

This is a fantastic sampler, but that is what it is. It is a great DVD if you want to get an idea of what dance you would like to get more in depth training. For $10 or so, it is worth it. If you already have experience, then you should probably purchase a DVD that includes a program that is for a dancer(s) moving to the next level.

Couples Ultimate Dance Sampler.......2007-05-18

We found the DVD to be very easy to follow. It was comfortable to watch (love the split screen) and listen to. The Sampler made it easy for us to pick the dances we wanted to pursue. We'll be ordering more in the future. The other thing we were impressed with was the great customer service.

Not as good as anticipated.......2007-05-13

Very basic--- fundamental production values...Should probably go with a video that does not try to superficially cover quite so many styles, but restricts itself to fewer topics but more in-depth coverage and more practice music time.....

Not enough time, not enough steps........2007-02-03

This movie was OK, but not impressive. Each dance only taught two or three basic steps, and there was not enough practice time with the music to truly feely confident about those steps. My fiance and I did learn the dances, but not without much pausing, stopping, rewinding, and frustration. I am a modern dancer, and pick up movement very quickly, and if it weren't for my ability to break-down and explain the movement, we might not have gotten some of the more difficult moves.

You won't be disappointed! Great!.......2007-01-24

I highly recommend this DVD for beginner dancers who want to learn couple's dances. Shawn and his his wife break down the steps in a way that is easy to follow, even if you've never danced before. I purchased this DVD to learn for my upcoming wedding. I thought I would have to pay for private lessons to learn; now that I got this DVD I know I won't have to do that. This DVD is great and you won't be disappointed; you also save money from paying for private lessons.

Average customer rating:

Stinky man, my name's Stinky.
The last real House Party
da last house party i am ever going 2 watch and attend
House Party Falls Off
Hip-Hop Love Boat

House Party 3
Starring: Christopher Reid , Christopher Martin , Angela Means , Khandi Alexander , and David Edwards
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Kid 'n Play return to the raucous hip-hop comedy series, but this time Kid's engaged. Play is determined to make him go out kickin', and plans the most outrageous, out of bounds, out of control bachelor party ever to hit the hood!

Customer Reviews:

Stinky man, my name's Stinky........2006-02-03

If you were to ask me how many ways this film transformed into a disaster, I do not believe I would have enough fingers and toes to fully count the ways. From the dreamy beginning of this bland final chapter, until the ending cliché moments, there were probably a million different themes and elements that were utterly pathetic. In fact, I believe that this may be the first film that I have watched which had no redeeming values surrounding it. For any of you that have watched, like myself, the House Party trilogy, there is a level of expectation that follows these films. The first movie set the groundwork. Kid & Play need to get to a party and express themselves lyrically. The sequel finished the shabby generic walls of the house by repeating a similar diagram, while the third film was the demolition team to tear it down. Everything set up from the beginning of this series was destroyed, demolished, decayed, disemboweled by the time that the third installment arrived. We were missing key characters, Kid & Play seemed less excited by this film, and apparently continuity from the second film was not a top priority for director Eric Meza. This film is nothing but trash left in the house for too long. House Party 3 smells, it is attracting too many flies, and mold is the only form of life willing to adapt to it. Sad to see the potentials of a trilogy die because the final film didn't pay respect to its beginnings.

I would like to say that the acting was to blame for such a disappointing ending, but that means I would have to admit to there actually being acting in this film. That is something I am not willing to acknowledge at this time. As our story developed, you could easily see the relief behind Kid & Play's eyes knowing that this was going to be their final jaunt in the House Party line. In fact, you could see the excitement melt away from their characters as the film progressed. It was a headache to watch. Kid was not his typical expression-esque self, but instead, older and more tired? Play was just annoying in this film. Meza decided to completely disregard their passions in the first two films and make them managers instead of performers in this final one. This is what hurt the most, to witness two characters that we have seen grow over time from young idealistic teens ready to lyrically express themselves and go to parties, to old, tired, and boring actors caring less about the music, more about the money, and have the lamest parties imaginable. I thought I would never find myself saying this, but I missed "Pops" from the original. I didn't miss him in the second film, but now seeing this final chapter I missed some of the old faces. This may be the only time you hear me say this, but I missed Martin Lawrence. While I hated his character in the first two films, he was an element missing House Party 3. They tried to cover this by employing Bernie Mac as the annoying Uncle, but it just didn't seem to work. Screaming is not a substitute for acting. Chris Tucker makes a small cameo, and honestly, I could have used more of him. He was a shining bit of light in this dark, damp, disgusting film.

As you read this review, you may find yourself saying, "Andy, you hated the other two films, what made you think this would be any different?" I don't think I was hoping for Oscar nominations, but I did want a strong finale to this trilogy. I worked my way through it, I felt I deserved it. I wanted to see familiar faces, as much as I hated them, I wanted to see a familiar plot (however generic and repetitive it was to be), and I wanted to see a union between two familiar characters, instead of throwing in a random stranger at the end. I feel as if these are very reasonable requests considering nothing lead me to believe this film would end up to be the tragedy it was. After watching this film, no matter how bad it was going to be, I wanted to be able to flip through the channels on TV and see House Party on TBS and find myself reminiscing of the future that I knew. Now, that is never going to happen. If there is one trilogy that I want to put behind me, it is the House Party films. For nearly an hour and a half, we watch unmotivated characters force themselves through cliché urban hip-hop cinema motions. Where were the bad guys? Where were the familiarities of the original films? I hated the first films, but I detested House Party 3. Why bother building a fan base if you are just going to tear it down with the finale. It is somewhat like changing characters midway through a television series. It just doesn't work, and it didn't work in this film.

Overall, this movie was a disaster. While the other two films were never much to write home about, I did want a conclusion. I wanted to finish this series without worrying that there may be more coming around the bend. That was, before I noticed House Party 4 as another sequel. This series should have ended after the first one. House Party is a classic example of what happens when Hollywood notices that small budget films can continue to make money even after they loose their appeal. Take a look at Scary Movie 4 being released soon. Honestly, is it necessary? I do not suggest this film or this entire series. The first one, if you are forced to watch, than watch. Otherwise, don't waste your brain space!

Grade: * out of *****

The last real House Party.......2005-12-01

Unless you count the 4th movie, made a few years ago, 'House Party 3' is the true conclusion to this Kid N' Play comedy series. The good news is that the series goes out with a bang. Too many comparisons have been made between this third film and the first two in the series. However, 'House Party 3' is funny in its own right.

Kid N' Play are back and Kid is getting married. A lot of the movie focuses on all the temptation he faces on the way to his upcoming wedding. Play is one of those helping to tempt Kid. There really isn't a solid story to base the movie around. The bigger picture is that a bachelor party is being planned for Kid. Kid N' Play borrow some money to help fund this party, all the while attempting to sign a rap group, Sex As A Weapon (played by real life group, TLC). The whole movie is centered around this thin storyline.

Some of the supporting cast includes Chris Tucker and Bernie Mac, both of whom went on to bigger and better things. The majority of the characters, including Aunt Lucy, don't contribute to the plot and just happen to be in the vicinity.

Kid N' Play must have knew going in that this would be the last movie in the 'House Party' series. It shows when you are watching this. Nonetheless, there are plenty of laughs. The best supporting characters include Uncle Vester (played by Bernie Mac) and Stinky. While Bernie's character, like many of the others, has little to do with the outcome, he makes the movie much better than it would have been without him.

Kid's dad, played in the first movie by the late Robin Harris, has a cameo as a snapshot. Tisha Campbell reprises her role as Kid's former love interest from earlier in the series. Her role is fairly limited and is just meant to stir the pot a little, adding some tension leading up to the wedding.

The ending is a happy one, a simple party scene involving everyone from the movie together in Kid's house. There was a fourth 'House Party' movie made, but Kid N' Play had nothing to do with it. With the way this one ended, it would really be impossible to do another movie with the same characters. It would be too hard to convince people to come to a 'House Party' thrown by a married man.

This should be a no-brainer for fans of the series. The best thing is that there is a very easy lead-in to 'House Party 3', meaning that you don't need to see the first two from the series to sit down and watch this. However, it is a lot more fun that way. Overall, this is a pretty good black comedy with more than enough funny moments to make this worth at least a rental.

da last house party i am ever going 2 watch and attend .......2005-09-17

this party was getting old because kid and play r now old well in their 20s they don't have enough time 2 fool around and getting into trouble like da first 2 films and tisha campbell isn't in da entire film but chris tucker and benmae mac were very funny u get guess star appearacne from tlc and immature da fourth one i didn't bother watching because it didn't have kid and play because they are now in their 30s too old so but i do see is da r and b group immature not so immature and other people that didn't do anything 2 get my attention of watching this film this was da final house party movie that i watched because of da late cool kid and play and what happened 2 big ear martin l he was surpose 2 b here i saw his replacement which was a guy that almost look like him but had an enough bigger mouth than him but he was kinda of funny Joe Brown

House Party Falls Off.......2005-03-27

This movie was a huge dissapointment. I feel Kid 'N Play peaked with Class Act. House Party I is of course a classic, and I felt it was out done by House Party II (those who say this one is better than that film are our of their minds). This film came out 3 years after that one, so I guess the lack of an immediate follow up may be the first clue that this movie wasn't going to be up to standards. My main beef with this film can probably be contributed to waht was going wrong with hip hop culture at the time it came out. This movie seems slightly more thugged out than the previous House Parties. Those movies had a more pure b-boy feel to them. You can feel the impact of the westcoast gangsta bandwagon in this film. They should've just avoided this and done their own thing reguardless. I doubt this has anything to do with what Kid 'N Play would've wanted, so the blame probably goes on the writer/director/studio. They never got played out as rappers imho. Its just the industry got all messed up by this gangsta bs, and obviously a group with their kind of aesthetic could not surviive. Other things I was dissapointed by was the lack of characters from the earlier two films. Sidney gets a couple of cheap cameos instead of a starring role like she should've had. Other than Kid 'N Play and Pops' photograph, thats all there is that links this to the earlier films. However, Kid 'N Play don't even get a fair shake in this movie because alot of their screen time is stolen by those gimmickly, little midgets, Immature, who I seriously wanted to kick the sh** out of. Bernie Mac, however, is hilarious in this film, as always. Hes one of this film's saving graces. There is also a really funny family dinner scene where the crap hits the fan. Overall though, this movie is boring, unfunny, and lacking the charm of Kid 'N Play's other films. Go check those out instead, only get this one if you're really interested in seeing the duo on screen again.

Hip-Hop Love Boat.......2004-02-03

This movie has a revolving door with LOTS of "characters" who are fun to watch. They must have known the franchise was at an end, and threw in everything but the kitchen sink. No real story to get in the way. But it's fun and can be played (and sort of watched while you read or something) over and over. Why only 4 stars? Because I've been conditioned by The Man who says Citizen Kane is a classic. Yawn. HP 3 is as fun as 1 and 2, if not as "good" by conventional standards of story and character development, or even good laughs. But TLC and Immature and Chris Rock, Bernie Mac and the old guy who says his wife is "MY ho" to Mac, etc... make this one fun. Kick It!

Slow Dance for All Occasions (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)

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Slow Dance for All Occasions (Shawn Trautman's Learn to Dance Series)
Starring: Shawn Trautman; Joanna Trautman
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Release Date: 2005-06-30

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This remarkably simple DVD teaches the guys how to lead the dance, the ladies how to follow it, and more importantly, how both can look good doing it. With this DVD, you can easily learn the basics of lead and follow dancing, classic Slow Dance basics, a number of elegant turns and dips and even such things as how to walk onto a dance floor which is perfect if you're getting married or dancing in a formal setting. You'll quickly see that Slow Dancing can be much more than just swaying back and forth. In fact, it can be one of the most romantic parts of your evening, and should be a highlight of just about any occasion. All patterns are demonstrated, and then broken down to the simplest steps to ensure success for both leaders and followers. This easy instructional DVD portrays the basics of slow dance and teaches you "tricks" that will make you look great on the dance floor. The step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow and learn in just a short amount of time. Intended for all ages and skill levels, this DVD is especially good for those learning to dance for the first time. Shawn Trautman has been a coach and mentor to numerous World Champions as well as countless social dancers since the early 1990's. Shawn welcomes people from all walks of life regardless of shape, size, or ability to his classes. His broad experience in both dance and Advanced Learning Techniques makes his methods of instruction innovative, easy, and fun. If you're ready to learn, Shawn Trautman's Learn To Dance Series is the way to go.

American Wedding (Full Screen Extended Unrated Party Edition)

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American Pie unrated YAY
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American Wedding (Full Screen Extended Unrated Party Edition)
Starring: Jason Biggs , Seann William Scott , Alyson Hannigan , Eddie Kaye Thomas , and Thomas Ian Nicholas
Director: Jesse Dylan
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2004-01-02

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American Pie unrated YAY.......2007-05-10

The unrated version of this was much better then the one i saw in the movie theater.

bad taste.......2007-05-02

Trilogy Still Going Strong.......2007-02-15

Still laughing .......2006-11-16

This is almost as funny as American Pie and American Pie 2, but the humor is getting more than a little predictable. However, I am still laughing so 4 stars.

Still going strong!.......2006-08-12

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Starring: Meg Tilly , Eric Stoltz , Craig Sheffer , Lewis Arquette , and Todd Field
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What happens when a man and his best friend both love his wife? Plenty of wildly funny, intense andshocking party conversation! Eric Stoltz, Craig Sheffer and Meg Tilly explore contemporary romance and relationships over six social events in 'the most original romantic comedy of the year (Movies & Videos). Featuring a 'superb ensemble cast (The Hollywood Reporter) and brilliant cameos by Parker Posey, June Lockhart and Quentin Tarantino, Sleep With Me is a raucously funny film (Newsday)! Joseph (Stoltz) has finally professed his love for Sarah (Tilly). Unfortunately, so has his best friend Frank (Sheffer)! Bad timing, yes, but for whom? Frank's heartfelt admission bewitches Sarah, bothers Joseph and bewilders their friends who have no problem expressing their own often hilarious opinions of this bizarre love triangle.

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Dull, But Has A Few Genuinely Amusing Moments.......2006-10-25

I've been wanting to see this movie for years and just caught it on IFC. I don't remember any of the characters names, so forgive me in that area.
I want to start with a few things. There are four genuinely amusing moments in this movie; The first is in the opening sequence where one of the main characters Frank (Craig Sheffer) tells Eric Stoltz why his name is Frank (his mother had intercourse with Frank Sinatra), when one of the character's mother-in-law comes to visit and everyone finds her so boring they get stoned in the bathroom (not that, but the things they say to her is pretty amusing), Parker Posey's nude scene (nice!), and Quentin Tarantino's cameo as a partygoer named Sid who explains the homoerotic subtext of Top Gun. The movie's not a complete waste of time, but it's set up like this (forgive me, I don't remember two of the three main characters names). It opens in a car with Frank, Eric Stoltz, and Meg Tilly. Stoltz proposes to Tilly with a 10 cent ring, the movie flashes to the day before their wedding where Tilly shares a kiss with Frank. Frank is deeply, madly in love with Tilly who keeps insisting about how she's married. In many of the scenes, the characters are drunk or high; There are times where this movie is really boring, it's fueled completely by conversation (which isn't always a bad thing, but fails here);
Stoltz, Tilly, and Sheffer are good enough for their roles...But Tarantino steals the whole show in his scene. The thing that makes what he's saying better is that it makes perfect sense. The movie isn't a complete waste of time (Tarantino's rant is worth the $2 rental fee). But, another thing, for people looking for nudity or sex. There's only one scene of nudity (Posey) and it's nice, but brief.

GRADE: C+

Worthless, Except for Tarantino's Cameo.......2006-01-30

"Sleep with Me" would be completely worthless if not for a Quentin Tarantino cameo in which he riffs on the homosexual undertones of "Top Gun." That lasts about two minutes. The remainder of the film is just dull relationship philosophy spouted by pretentious, ersatz neo-Bohemian characters. Except for Tarantino's "Top Gun" bit (and the twenty seconds or so when Parker Posey has her shirt off) there's nothing worthwhile here.

Dated But Hasn't Lost Its Touch.......2004-03-11

This is no reflection on the quality of the film, but Sleep With Me loses its edge after ten years. It's full of witty, 90's style banter. This was a great film when romantic comedies were in. The actors were hilarious and I enjoyed Craig Sheffer for the first time ever. I don't watch a lot of his films but this one is entertaining. I saw it in 1994 and was hooked on it then. Since then my tastes have changed and I've gotten attached to other films. This is the perfect date movie providing a realistic, comedic look at the differences between women and men and the problems that can surface within a circle of friends.

poker lovers moovie.......2004-01-25

This is one of my favorite movie. The interaction between the characters in conflict situations is so real. I love the scene in the living room were Stoltz and Tilley start getting into it. Its one of those scenes with dialogue flowing amongst a whole group of characters. The Umbrella scene seamlessly transitions from the realism of this movie into poetic romance that is absolute movie magic, with Tilley just lighting up the screen. Far all the discussion about the sword fight scene, at the end of the day, the funniest part of this movie is the poker scenes with Parker and the actress from Chasing Amy.

I haven't seen the DVD yet. Does it have any special features ?

SWORD FIGHT !!!.......2002-11-20

O.K., maybe I was a little hard on this film originally. I recently purchased an import copy of it on DVD and watched it again. I think in all fairness, I'd bump it up a star to 3. Now, about watching it on DVD, I can now go right to Tarantino giving his Top Gun monologue. As I've said before, it's way better then his Madonna speech. Be sure to catch this movie and give it chance when it comes out domestically on DVD (or better yet, now on VHS at this nice price). Sword fight !!!

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