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Screenwriter William Goldman's novel The Princess Bride earned its own loyal audience on the strength of its narrative voice and its gently satirical, hyperbolic spin on swashbuckled adventure that seemed almost purely literary. For all its derring-do and vivid over-the-top characters, the book's joy was dictated as much by the deadpan tone of its narrator and a winking acknowledgement of the clichés being sent up. Miraculously, director Rob Reiner and Goldman himself managed to visualize this romantic fable while keeping that external voice largely intact: using a storytelling framework, avuncular Grandpa (Peter Falk) gradually seduces his skeptical grandson (Fred Savage) into the absurd, irresistible melodrama of the title story.
And what a story: a lowly stable boy, Westley (Cary Elwes), pledges his love to the beautiful Buttercup (Robin Wright), only to be abducted and reportedly killed by pirates while Buttercup is betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck. Even as Buttercup herself is kidnapped by a giant, a scheming criminal mastermind, and a master Spanish swordsman, a mysterious masked pirate (could it be Westley?) follows in pursuit. As they sail toward the Cliffs of Insanity...
The wild and woolly arcs of the story, the sudden twists of fate, and, above all, the cartoon-scaled characters all work because of Goldman's very funny script, Reiner's confident direction, and a terrific cast. Elwes and Wright, both sporting their best English accents, juggle romantic fervor and physical slapstick effortlessly, while supporting roles boast Mandy Patinkin (the swordsman Inigo Montoya), Wallace Shawn (the incredulous schemer Vizzini), and Christopher Guest (evil Count Rugen) with brief but funny cameos from Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Cook. --Sam Sutherland
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A top-notch fairy tale!.......2007-07-03
I first saw this movie well over a decade ago. I thought it was OK, but could only remember a few snippets of it. A friend of mine @ work often talked about it and raved about what a fun movie it was. So, finally, I picked it up and gave it another look.
What I found was that my friend was right: it IS a fun movie. These days, it is also very nostalgic as well (as most 1980s movies are for me). I have a greater appreciation of the love story as well. Now that I'm pushing 40, I have a fuller understanding of just how elusive the "fairy tale ending" really is.
The cast is superb, featuring Cary Elwes as the dashing hero. He has the look and the physical grace to easily pull off the shy young farmhand who transforms into a confident, debonair swashbuckler. Robin Wright Penn is a natural to play the princess; beautiful, a wee bit on the high-maintenance side but with a heart-of-gold beneath it all.
The DVD also includes a bit part by Billy Crystal. Although you'd never recognize him, all of his fans will instantly know him due to his distinctive high-pitched voice and the way he moves. We also get to see the late-great Andre the Giant. Although I've never been into pro wrestling, I'm well-aware of how beloved he was while he was alive. He was a gentle giant, and this film brings out his warm personality.
This is a family-friendly fairy tale. There is mild violence, but it is more cartoon-like than anything else. There is a scene of torture, but it is so absurd as to not cause any children nightmares. If fairy-tale movies represent a genre that you enjoy, then this one is a must-have! Also, people who like this flick are also sure to enjoy SERENDIPITY with Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. Let the fairy tales begin! Serendipity
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die! .......2007-07-01
I saw "Princess Bride" in the theatres nearly 20 years ago and lines like that still stick with me. This film version of William Goldman's wonderful novel is one of the best fantasy films around and is a great stock film for families and fantasy lovers as well. We've viewed our copy at least once every 2-3 years since the film came out and doubt we'll really ever tire of it.
One of the Greates Movies Of all Time.......2007-06-28
The Princess Bride became one of my favorite movies when a friend showed it to me at his home.I use this movie as a feel better remedy after a bad day or just to feel good.I love the wry humour as well as the sheer sarcasm that drips from every castle rampart.I recommend this to anyone needing a break from reality.Carey Elwes is Gorgous as Is Robin Wright in her first movie role.Billy Crystal and Carol Kane as Miracle Max and Valerie are brilliant as is the quiet gentleness of the late Andre the Giant as Fessizk and How could I Forget Mady Patinkin as Indigo Montoya "You Killed My father.Prepare to DIE!"
Great Family Movie.......2007-06-27
This is a timeless classic! My husband introduced me to it and now I watch it when he's away. This is great family fun and a really cute movie!
Awesome Parody On Fairy Tales. Cute, Funny & Romantic With All The Classic Fairy-Tale Elements We Love. "As You Wish." .......2007-06-23
In only his 3rd time behind the camera, director Rob Reiner brings Academy Award winning screenwriter William Goldman's "The Princess Bride" to the silver screen, with Goldman himself writing the script. With excellent performances by Cary Elwes, Mandy Pantinkin, Wallace Shawn, Andre The Giant (In pace requiscat), Chris Sarandon and Christopher Guest, special appearances by Peter Falk, Carol Kane, Billy Crystal, Fred Savage Peter Cook and Mel Smith and starring Robin Wright as The Princess Bride, this classic fairy tale never disappoints for all of its 98 minutes (it never feels that long; then again, I was so busy enjoying the movie that I didn't notice the length of the film). I haven't viewed the special features yet, but they promise to be as good as the movie itself.
I recommend this movie to every female out there. You will love it and have your significant others saying "As you wish" to your every word.
The film could pass for a Disney movie, as MGM rarely produces anything this clean in this day and age (virtually no swearing, sex or nudity). A movie the entire family (and especially young couples) can enjoy together.
If I were to remake this film (theoretically speaking, of course), I would take out the bits where the Grandson interrupts the Grandfather every time Buttercup and Westley kiss. Those bits are some of the best.
The film is crammed with memorable lines, from Westley's signature saying
"As you wish" to Inigo's "My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father. Prepare to die." Watch the movie and, I promise you, you will love it.
Rated PG for comic violence.
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- Equal to or better than the first
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The lovably ugly green ogre returns with his green bride and furry, hooved friend in Shrek 2. The newlywed Shrek and Princess Fiona are invited to Fiona's former kingdom, Far Far Away, to have the marriage blessed by Fiona's parents--which Shrek thinks is a bad, bad idea, and he's proved right: The parents are horrified by their daughter's transformation into an ogress, a fairy godmother wants her son Prince Charming to win Fiona, and a feline assassin is hired to get Shrek out of the way. The computer animation is more detailed than ever, but it's the acting that make the comedy work--in addition to the return of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek 2 features the flexible voices of Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins), John Cleese (Monty Python's Flying Circus), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), and Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as the gleefully wicked fairy godmother. --Bret Fetzer
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Equal to or better than the first.......2007-07-03
This movie was very hilarious. It had the same gags as the first one did, but with many more characters and with a much deeper plot.
This time, Shrek and Fiona are married. They get an announcement from "mom and dad." (That being FIONA's mom and dad) that compels them to journey to the land of "Far Far Away..."
Donkey's back, as is Gingey and the whole crew. Here, we meet Puss, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and we get a glimpse into Fiona's true heart.... a glimpse that makes Shrek question his own existence. Honestly, this movie is very well done. The animation is sharp and bright. The motivation and the plot are both believable, even amid the backdrop of purest fantasy.
Who is Fiona's true love? It's no secret that, by the end of the movie, we learn that Shrek is just THA MAN! (Or is that THA OGRE?)
I really enjoyed this movie. I think it has something for every age.
Shrek 2: Possibly the Worst Movie in History (and I didn't even see it).......2007-07-02
Shrek 2 is one of the worst movies in world history, possibly the worst ever. The jokes, parodies and gimmicks were boring, dumb and retarded, and I wouldn't even let myself fall asleep to this movie because I wouldn't want to have a dream about it, God forbid--watching it while awake is bad enough.
Oh, btw, I didn't actually even see this movie--I just knew that it was awful, so I was intent on never, ever seeing it as long as I live.
I liked the reviewer who suggested we should lock this film up in a secret government facility and away from the outside world. A better idea might be holding a special witch trial and burning the Master Print at the stake.
Btw, I HATED the first Shrek, which I actually did see, and I already HATE Shrek 3 and Shrek 4-1000, or 4-1,000,000, or however many of these monstrosities they force on us.
The main reason I hate Shrek so much is the ridiculous premise of the movie--that "looks don't matter", it's all about "love" and "character". Yeah, right. As if 99% of everyone on Earth doesn't marry partly for looks and attraction (as long as you're not living under the Taliban or The House of Saud)??? Duh! OF COURSE looks matter, they've mattered since Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Marie Antoniette, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, right up to Scarlett Johanssen, Julia Roberts, and "the girl next door".
The moronic, retarded, absurd idea that it's somehow "bad" to like women because they're beautiful strikes me as everything that's wrong with America today--this society is all about denying Reality and living a lie, all for the sake of "getting along", and not "offending anyone". I find the idea that feeling thinking human beings should be prevented from being offended or made to "like people" they don't, by force, to be terrifying. It's literally Orwellian.
The fact that millions of Americans fall for this lunacy, this illogic, frightens me. What is this country coming to?
Please, save us from Shrek, the people who make these sick films, and all the other body snatchers running loose.
THE GREATEST!.......2007-06-28
This Shrek production is FABULOUS! You simply can't improve on PERFECTION. The script, the animation, the MUSIC -- all great. Although I'm not a kid, I thoroughly enjoyed the child-like balance of animated characterizations that took me back some years, but an excellent story line, as well. This is a definite Collector's Item. Everyone, young and old and inbetween, should own SHREK 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a "12"!
Very funny and well composed story line.......2007-06-27
Love this one too although I think the first one is a little better but this one has a tons of fun also. Watched several times.
Do not like being forced to sit through other movie previews.......2007-06-24
I like this movie, but I'm giving the DVD a bad rating because this DVD forces you to watch two other pixar video previews and does not allow you to go straight to the disk root menu. Nearly all DVD's allow you to either fast forward using your chapter forward button or your menu button so that you can go straight to starting the movie instead of watching other promos. This DVD forces you to sit through Ben Stiller promote Madagascar... which you can handle once, but not over and over and over.
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William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale is the right stuff for this computer-animated adaptation full of verve and wit. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy-tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare, but it's the humor that makes Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humor is fun enough for 10-year-olds but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keep the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its crosstown rival, Disney. --Doug Thomas
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What is the big deal about Shrek?.......2007-07-05
Well, I think that I've pinpointed the reason I hate this movie: I hate the main character. He's boisterous, rude, mean, disgusting, and that "soft side" of his that's displayed later doesn't even come close to redeeming him. In fact, if anything, it's awkward to watch because no one likes a whiney lovesick person, and they're even worse when you already hate them... that and Mike Meyers is a bad actor when it comes to displaying angst. I'm not saying that it's because Shrek's ugly. In Shrek 2, when he's handsome, I still found him annoying and repulsive. I have no idea why Fiona fell in love with him. Not that I was that big a fan of Fiona either, mind you.
Oh, and I agree with the people who said that the film contradicts its message by making Fiona an ogre at the end. If they really wanted to be subversive to the fairy tale movie genre, they should have had her stay pretty and marry the ogre anyway. Shrek's message is the same as Beauty and the Beast's, only it's two ugly people (or ogres) instead or two beautiful ones. Way to stick it to Disney... not.
DEVERITAS, DEVERITAS!!!!.......2007-06-30
Una de las peliculas mas graciosas de todos los tiempos es esta increible historia del "Ogro que se enamoro de una princesa"; una historia maravillosa de un mostruo verde y solitario, odiado y perseguido, que prefiere vivir su vida vacia y monotona en su pantano; una vida que cambia cuando conoce (y se enamora) de Fiona, una princesa cautiva en un castillo esperando ser rescatada, la cual que hace al Ogro verde cambiar su forma de pensar y ver nuevos horizontes en su vida; INIGUALABLE es el papelazo que hace un chaparro y charlatan burrito (donkey, cuya voz en español la hace el chistosisimo Eugenio derbez), que se hace amigo de Shrek y sencillamente ¡se roba la pelicula!!; todo el filme en general lleno de simpaticos personajes de cuentos de hadas y un enano malvado y fanfarron (Lord Facquad) contra el cual nuestros amigos tienen que librar una tremenda pero comica batalla; ¿vale la pena comprarla?¡¡HE VISTO SHREK MAS DE 14 VECES Y NUNCA ME ABURRO DE VERLA!!! ¡¡¡SI; VALE MAS QUE LA PENA!!! ¡¡COMPRENLA!!!
"Monsters, Inc." is much better than this by 20 miles!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-22
This movie isn't all that great. It is only funny in the beginning. Princess Fiona kind of gives me on my nerves and what is all this talking about LOVE in the end????????? Please, this movie isn't really that good!! Monsters, Inc was much better, more funnier, more enjoyable, much better. Get Monsters, Inc insted. That is the movie of the feature and will always be. You'll be happier.
shrek.......2007-06-12
Shrek PG
Doesn't everybody like movies? Sorry I'm getting off track! Their different categories in movies, my favorite is comedy movies. I'm going to talk about a popular movie that has two sequels, and no , I'm not talking about Shrek 2 or 3.I'm talking about shrek the
Original. In the movie it starts off with the two main characters, Shrek and Donkey, going off on a dangerous adventure to save Princess Fiona, so Shrek can get his home
Back. Throughout the movie there is a lot of comedy. You also meet a lot of characters,
That come and go during the movie such as Gingy, the gingerbread man.
My opinion is that this movie is very funny. If I was on a deserted island and could only bring four things, I would bring this movie, a TV, a generator, and DVD player. When I saw this movie I could not stop talking about it. If I could rate this movie from one to ten I think it would be a ten.
I recommend this movie to everybody! This is an outstanding movie. If you didn't see this movie, you should go and rent it now.
The First and the best.......2007-06-08
shrek is one of the best animated movies that dreamworks did, it's funny, brilliant and charming. this is a must see- must own movie. it's awesome.
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William Steig's delightfully fractured fairy tale is the right stuff for this computer-animated adaptation full of verve and wit. Our title character (voiced by Mike Myers) is an agreeable enough ogre who wants to live his days in peace. When the diminutive Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow) evicts local fairy-tale creatures (including the now-famous Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and the Gingerbread Man), they settle in the ogre's swamp and Shrek wants answers from Farquaad. A quest of sorts starts for Shrek and his new pal, a talking donkey (Eddie Murphy), where battles have to be won and a princess (Cameron Diaz) must be rescued from a dragon lair in a thrilling action sequence. The story is stronger than most animated fare, but it's the humor that makes Shrek a winner. The PG rating is stretched when Murphy and Myers hit their strides. The mild potty humor is fun enough for 10-year-olds but will never embarrass their parents. Shrek is never as warm and inspired as the Toy Story films, but the realistic computer animation and a rollicking soundtrack keep the entertainment in fine form. Produced by DreamWorks, the film also takes several delicious stabs at its crosstown rival, Disney. --Doug Thomas
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What is the big deal about Shrek?.......2007-07-05
Well, I think that I've pinpointed the reason I hate this movie: I hate the main character. He's boisterous, rude, mean, disgusting, and that "soft side" of his that's displayed later doesn't even come close to redeeming him. In fact, if anything, it's awkward to watch because no one likes a whiney lovesick person, and they're even worse when you already hate them... that and Mike Meyers is a bad actor when it comes to displaying angst. I'm not saying that it's because Shrek's ugly. In Shrek 2, when he's handsome, I still found him annoying and repulsive. I have no idea why Fiona fell in love with him. Not that I was that big a fan of Fiona either, mind you.
Oh, and I agree with the people who said that the film contradicts its message by making Fiona an ogre at the end. If they really wanted to be subversive to the fairy tale movie genre, they should have had her stay pretty and marry the ogre anyway. Shrek's message is the same as Beauty and the Beast's, only it's two ugly people (or ogres) instead or two beautiful ones. Way to stick it to Disney... not.
DEVERITAS, DEVERITAS!!!!.......2007-06-30
Una de las peliculas mas graciosas de todos los tiempos es esta increible historia del "Ogro que se enamoro de una princesa"; una historia maravillosa de un mostruo verde y solitario, odiado y perseguido, que prefiere vivir su vida vacia y monotona en su pantano; una vida que cambia cuando conoce (y se enamora) de Fiona, una princesa cautiva en un castillo esperando ser rescatada, la cual que hace al Ogro verde cambiar su forma de pensar y ver nuevos horizontes en su vida; INIGUALABLE es el papelazo que hace un chaparro y charlatan burrito (donkey, cuya voz en español la hace el chistosisimo Eugenio derbez), que se hace amigo de Shrek y sencillamente ¡se roba la pelicula!!; todo el filme en general lleno de simpaticos personajes de cuentos de hadas y un enano malvado y fanfarron (Lord Facquad) contra el cual nuestros amigos tienen que librar una tremenda pero comica batalla; ¿vale la pena comprarla?¡¡HE VISTO SHREK MAS DE 14 VECES Y NUNCA ME ABURRO DE VERLA!!! ¡¡¡SI; VALE MAS QUE LA PENA!!! ¡¡COMPRENLA!!!
"Monsters, Inc." is much better than this by 20 miles!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-22
This movie isn't all that great. It is only funny in the beginning. Princess Fiona kind of gives me on my nerves and what is all this talking about LOVE in the end????????? Please, this movie isn't really that good!! Monsters, Inc was much better, more funnier, more enjoyable, much better. Get Monsters, Inc insted. That is the movie of the feature and will always be. You'll be happier.
shrek.......2007-06-12
Shrek PG
Doesn't everybody like movies? Sorry I'm getting off track! Their different categories in movies, my favorite is comedy movies. I'm going to talk about a popular movie that has two sequels, and no , I'm not talking about Shrek 2 or 3.I'm talking about shrek the
Original. In the movie it starts off with the two main characters, Shrek and Donkey, going off on a dangerous adventure to save Princess Fiona, so Shrek can get his home
Back. Throughout the movie there is a lot of comedy. You also meet a lot of characters,
That come and go during the movie such as Gingy, the gingerbread man.
My opinion is that this movie is very funny. If I was on a deserted island and could only bring four things, I would bring this movie, a TV, a generator, and DVD player. When I saw this movie I could not stop talking about it. If I could rate this movie from one to ten I think it would be a ten.
I recommend this movie to everybody! This is an outstanding movie. If you didn't see this movie, you should go and rent it now.
The First and the best.......2007-06-08
shrek is one of the best animated movies that dreamworks did, it's funny, brilliant and charming. this is a must see- must own movie. it's awesome.
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- Equal to or better than the first
- Shrek 2: Possibly the Worst Movie in History (and I didn't even see it)
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- Very funny and well composed story line
- Do not like being forced to sit through other movie previews
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ASIN: B0002TUCRU
Release Date: 2004-11-05 |
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The lovably ugly green ogre returns with his green bride and furry, hooved friend in Shrek 2. The newlywed Shrek and Princess Fiona are invited to Fiona's former kingdom, Far Far Away, to have the marriage blessed by Fiona's parents--which Shrek thinks is a bad, bad idea, and he's proved right: The parents are horrified by their daughter's transformation into an ogress, a fairy godmother wants her son Prince Charming to win Fiona, and a feline assassin is hired to get Shrek out of the way. The computer animation is more detailed than ever, but it's the acting that make the comedy work--in addition to the return of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz, Shrek 2 features the flexible voices of Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins), John Cleese (Monty Python's Flying Circus), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), and Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) as the gleefully wicked fairy godmother. --Bret Fetzer
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Equal to or better than the first.......2007-07-03
This movie was very hilarious. It had the same gags as the first one did, but with many more characters and with a much deeper plot.
This time, Shrek and Fiona are married. They get an announcement from "mom and dad." (That being FIONA's mom and dad) that compels them to journey to the land of "Far Far Away..."
Donkey's back, as is Gingey and the whole crew. Here, we meet Puss, Fairy Godmother, Prince Charming and we get a glimpse into Fiona's true heart.... a glimpse that makes Shrek question his own existence. Honestly, this movie is very well done. The animation is sharp and bright. The motivation and the plot are both believable, even amid the backdrop of purest fantasy.
Who is Fiona's true love? It's no secret that, by the end of the movie, we learn that Shrek is just THA MAN! (Or is that THA OGRE?)
I really enjoyed this movie. I think it has something for every age.
Shrek 2: Possibly the Worst Movie in History (and I didn't even see it).......2007-07-02
Shrek 2 is one of the worst movies in world history, possibly the worst ever. The jokes, parodies and gimmicks were boring, dumb and retarded, and I wouldn't even let myself fall asleep to this movie because I wouldn't want to have a dream about it, God forbid--watching it while awake is bad enough.
Oh, btw, I didn't actually even see this movie--I just knew that it was awful, so I was intent on never, ever seeing it as long as I live.
I liked the reviewer who suggested we should lock this film up in a secret government facility and away from the outside world. A better idea might be holding a special witch trial and burning the Master Print at the stake.
Btw, I HATED the first Shrek, which I actually did see, and I already HATE Shrek 3 and Shrek 4-1000, or 4-1,000,000, or however many of these monstrosities they force on us.
The main reason I hate Shrek so much is the ridiculous premise of the movie--that "looks don't matter", it's all about "love" and "character". Yeah, right. As if 99% of everyone on Earth doesn't marry partly for looks and attraction (as long as you're not living under the Taliban or The House of Saud)??? Duh! OF COURSE looks matter, they've mattered since Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, Marie Antoniette, Greta Garbo, Rita Hayworth, right up to Scarlett Johanssen, Julia Roberts, and "the girl next door".
The moronic, retarded, absurd idea that it's somehow "bad" to like women because they're beautiful strikes me as everything that's wrong with America today--this society is all about denying Reality and living a lie, all for the sake of "getting along", and not "offending anyone". I find the idea that feeling thinking human beings should be prevented from being offended or made to "like people" they don't, by force, to be terrifying. It's literally Orwellian.
The fact that millions of Americans fall for this lunacy, this illogic, frightens me. What is this country coming to?
Please, save us from Shrek, the people who make these sick films, and all the other body snatchers running loose.
THE GREATEST!.......2007-06-28
This Shrek production is FABULOUS! You simply can't improve on PERFECTION. The script, the animation, the MUSIC -- all great. Although I'm not a kid, I thoroughly enjoyed the child-like balance of animated characterizations that took me back some years, but an excellent story line, as well. This is a definite Collector's Item. Everyone, young and old and inbetween, should own SHREK 2. On a scale of 1 to 10, I give it a "12"!
Very funny and well composed story line.......2007-06-27
Love this one too although I think the first one is a little better but this one has a tons of fun also. Watched several times.
Do not like being forced to sit through other movie previews.......2007-06-24
I like this movie, but I'm giving the DVD a bad rating because this DVD forces you to watch two other pixar video previews and does not allow you to go straight to the disk root menu. Nearly all DVD's allow you to either fast forward using your chapter forward button or your menu button so that you can go straight to starting the movie instead of watching other promos. This DVD forces you to sit through Ben Stiller promote Madagascar... which you can handle once, but not over and over and over.
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Release Date: 2007-07-10 |
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Disc 1 Side A: Beach Blanket Bingo Disc 1 Side B: How To Stuff a Wild Bikini
Disc 2 Side A: Beach Party Disc 2 Side B: Bikini Beach
Disc 3 Side A: Fireball 500 Disc 3 Side B: Thunder Alley
Disc 4 Side A: Muscle Beach Party Disc 4 Side B: Ski Party
Customer Reviews:
Midnite Movies boxed up.......2007-05-26
These are the 4 Midnite Movie Double Features of AIP Beach Party films that were released a few years back. I enjoy being able to sit back and watch the surf nonsense. Eric Von Zipper is king. Shame they don't run these as afternoon flicks in the summer on WLVI in Boston. Also a shame they didn't create a double feature of Pajama Party and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine.
The only question is if MGM ever fixed How to Stuff a Wild Bikini. The orignal release claimed it was an anamophic version of the Scope transfer, but it turned out to be the pan and scan.
Annette!!!.......2007-04-26
What can I say. I had a big crush on Annette growing up. I will definitely want this collection. Annette in a bikini!! Enough said.
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- Entertaining adaptation but far from perfect DVD
- Morticia rules!
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Release Date: 1999-06-22 |
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This splendid adventure-fantasy from 1990 was adapted from Roald Dahl's book and directed by maverick British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, who turned out to be a perfect (if seemingly unlikely) interpreter of Dahl's fiendishly clever tale of witchcraft in contemporary England. Scary, funny, and wildly entertaining, it's all about a young boy named Luke (Jasen Fisher) whose parents have died in a tragic accident, and whose grandmother (Mai Zetterling) takes him to a posh hotel in England, where a secret coven of witches is holding its annual convention. The Grand High Witch (Anjelica Huston, in a scene-stealing performance) has decreed that all children in England be turned into mice, and Luke and his pal Bruno (Charles Potter) are the first victims on the list. That's when the movie magicians from Jim Henson's creature shop have their work cut out for them, turning Luke and Bruno into clever little rodents and The Witches into a dazzling display of imaginative special effects, using a seamless combination of real mice and superb animatronic puppets. Director Roeg doesn't compromise the sinister edge of Dahl's story, but comedy gets equal time from the brilliant cast including Brenda Blethyn (from Secrets and Lies and Little Voice), Rowan Atkinson (of Black Adder and Mr. Bean fame), and Jane Horrocks (Little Voice) as the Grand High Witch's beleaguered assistant. Although it was largely neglected during its brief theatrical release, this wonderful movie has since enjoyed a thriving appreciation on video--see it and you'll understand why. --Jeff Shannon
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From the great Muppet creator Jim Henson comes this classic bursting with enchantment and adventure. Academy Award winner Anjelica Huston stars as the Grand High Witch in this exhilarating tale.Year: 1990
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Entertaining adaptation but far from perfect DVD.......2007-06-21
I enjoy Roald Dahl's books and was eager to see the film adaptation of THE WITCHES. The movie is well crafted with awesome special effects for the year it was made and Jim Henson's mouse puppetry is convincing. However I was disappointed by the DVD in several ways. First of all the sound was just awful especially with the Norwegian, British, and er High Grand Witch accents. To compound matters there is no close captioning of any kind on the disc so the viewer needs to be in a quiet room and listen very carefully. Needless to say the the DVD is also devoid of any special features.
As to the story I actually found the first part quite disturbing for a "family film". Luke's loving Norwegian grandmother tells him an awful story of a childhood friend who was imprisoned in a painting by a witch until her eventual "disappearance" in old age and the story is so realistically enacted it is really quite sad and chilling. Grandma also shows him the scar where her little finger was before an encounter with a witch and gives him some warning advice as to how to recognize the creatures. The next morning Luke and his grandmother learn Luke's parents have both been killed in an accident. Shortly after Grandma Helga comes down with a serious case of diabetes and she and Luke leave for a vacation at an English seaside village.
At their vacation hotel they run into a convention of witches and this more surreal part of the story is actually more light hearted and comical despite some intense scenes. The filmmakers give a happy contrived ending to the story unlike what Roald Dahl wrote in the novel. I usually strongly object to filmmakers altering such major plot points but Helga and Luke had suffered so much earlier in the film I was glad to see them experience some joy. Really young or really sensitive viewers will probably find this story too disturbing to be enjoyable.
Morticia rules!.......2007-05-18
Angelica is nothing like her suave alluring figure in the Addams Family, but plays this part to the hilt, as the high grand witch. It is her performace that makes it the sole reason to even watch this movie in the first place. She is something to behold in every gesture, and wild black covered gloved hand movement. Her dark bold features make her the natural as beauty in public, but inwardly hideous in true witch form. Jim Henson production moves the story along with magically transformed mice from children, and the calm bond between the main character child and his grandmother is very tolarable.
The assorted loose witches in the community here, are very cliche crone women, with reflected colored eyes and smiles galore. Finally a female escort to the grand high witch turns the other cheek, and helps the victims along. This actress is cute, and not a crone with a very likeable quirky laugh. However, the other witches do not follow her lead, and are driven by Angelica's high brow figure to send doom to all children. Great family entertainment for halloween, and not too scary for the real children out there.
Childhood memories.......2007-05-10
When I was a kid every time I went to the video store I would ask my mom if I could rent this movie. Now that I'm an adult & I bought it, I'm not sure how I could watch it. It was still a pretty good movie, but it was kind of creepy for a kids movie. I can't believe it didn't give me nightmares. I just remember wanting to grow up and get purple contacts. If anyone remembers this from childhood they should definitely watch it again. It brought back a bunch of memories and I was almost able to quote the movie again.
Another creepy, wonderful show.......2007-04-14
I think this show is great. Just make sure you're a Ronald Dahl fan, or else you'll walk away saying "that was wrong in so many ways!" Could be kind of scary for sensitive kids..in my opinion.
Lover of fairy tales.......2007-03-09
From an adult perspective, you have to be a lover of fairy tales to appreciate this movie. It is worth it just to watch Angelica Huston's performance. Humorous in parts; scary (for children) in parts. Great ending. May be a little scary for under-10-year-olds.
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- Wonderful film; innovative, fresh, clever, well written/animated/voiced
- Witty! Clever! We watch it all the time.
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- Maybe even more fun for parents
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Hoodwinked fuses the classic fairy tale of Little Red Riding Hood with the crisscrossing storylines of film noir--pretty ambitious stuff for a computer-animated cartoon. The police cordon off Grandma's cottage and an amphibious version of William Powell named Nicky Flippers (voiced by David Ogden Stiers, M*A*S*H) begins interrogating the suspects: A Little Red in bell-bottoms (Anne Hathaway, Ella Enchanted), a Wolf turned investigative journalist (Patrick Warburton, The Woman Chaser), a snow-boarding Granny (Glenn Close, 101 Dalmatians), and a dimwitted would-be Woodsman (Jim Belushi, Curly Sue), each of whom have very different reasons for ending up in that cottage living room. The visual style of Hoodwinked mixes a clunky, video-game look with an homage to the stop-motion puppetry of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and other Rankin-Bass holiday specials. While sometimes awkward, there are also moments of surreal beauty, such as when a depressed Red wanders through a field of blue and red flowers--and moments of lunatic comedy, such as the Schnitzel song, which is irresistibly bizarre. The Shrek-style pop-culture references grow annoying, but the left-field goofiness of a yodeling goat points toward a far more distinct and delightful comic world. Also featuring the voices of Anthony Anderson (Kangaroo Jack), rapper Xzibit, and an especially witty turn by Andy Dick (NewsRadio) as a deceptively cute bunny rabbit. --Bret Fetzer
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So you think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood. Don't be too sure. . . . One of your favorite fairy tales is turned upside-down and inside-out in what the L.A. Times called "high-energy, imaginative entertainment." With irreverent storytelling, spunk and wit, Hoodwinked delivers a comedy caper for the young, the young at heart and everyone in between. When the police arrive at Granny's cottage in the woods to answer a domestic disturbance call, it looks like just another open-and-shut case. But Red, Granny, the Big Bad Wolf and the Woodsman are not your usual suspects, as they have their own dark secrets, wily deceptions and conflicting accounts of the crime. Together, they must put aside their differences and find their own original twist on Happily Ever After in this "raucous, genre-busting, animated gem (Entertainment Weekly, The Must List)."
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Wow- this was a BORING, uninteresting stinker..........2007-06-19
...and it looked good from the trailers. So I finally rented it. Watched the first 30 minutes and found it too ANNOYING for some reason & just hard to keep any interest in. So I stopped it & did other stuff. The next day, my cousin says, come over and we'll watch a movie. I said I had Hoodwinked and she said to bring it over because she wanted to see it. Again, after 30-40 minutes, we both looked at each other and stopped it. We both agreed it was annoying, uninteresting and definately NOT funny. If you want to laugh, then just rent Fletch.
BTW- LOOK BEYOND THE GLOATING REVIEWS OF THIS DVD AND AT ALL THE 1 STAR REVIEWS IT RECEIVED.
Wonderful film; innovative, fresh, clever, well written/animated/voiced.......2007-05-27
Super job on this film - congrats to the writers, producer, director and actors on it. One of the better of it's genre I've seen in recent years. Much better than most. Clever writing, wonderful voice acting, great comedic delivery, timing, and superb plot twists.
This was one of the best animated features I've seen (and I've seen almost all of them). Great to watch w/family, very fast paced, witty and well done. Bravo, gang! Cheers for a wonderfully produced family film. A+++
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Ken Calhoun
Witty! Clever! We watch it all the time........2007-05-25
I love this movie. My son has a bunch of kids movies, and when he wants to watch one together this is always the one I want to put in.
It's got grown up humor, but not "adult" humor, so you don't have to worry about your kid repeating something awful. I hear a new one-liner or witty remark every time I watch it. Without exception I laugh out loud when we watch it. It's got quick, humorous dialoge, and good music (catch myself singing little snippits of tunes around the house). All this and my kid (5 when we got it, 6 now) thinks it's hilarious, too.
Most of the characters are really likable and well done. There is one character I wish they'd have cast with a different voice, and Little Red Riding Hood could have been designed a little cuter or softer, but the movie's good features make up for the little shortcomings.
Really funny. Can't decide which character I like best -- probably the wolf, but the goat's pretty darn funny, too.
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE.......2007-05-08
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE I HAVE EVER SEEN & FOR BEING ANATMAED IT IS UN-BLEAVABLE IN SO MEAN WAYS
Maybe even more fun for parents.......2007-03-27
As have many parents, I've watched hundreds of kid's films. Many are insufferable to sit through. This is so fun, so fast-paced, so laden with plot twists and colorful characters and quotable lines and NO scary stuff or sex jokes... it's a rare treat for children and adults alike. I consider Hoodwinked simply the best animated feature of the past ten years.
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- Cinderella Story
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Release Date: 2004-10-19 |
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If you are one of Hilary Duff's most ardent pre-teen fans, chances are you'll find something to enjoy in A Cinderella Story, but everyone else should proceed with caution. It's an updated fairy tale for the age of instant messaging, which is how Sam (Duff) develops a crush on Austin (Chad Michael Murray) before realizing that this Tennyson-quoting poet-at-heart is actually her San Fernando Valley high school's star quarterback and most desirable hunk. In a role that squanders her proven comedic gifts, Jennifer Coolidge is Sam's Botox-injected evil stepmother, and lame attempts at comedy turn her dimwitted stepsisters into buffoons, like many of the other cast members who struggle to find anything funny in the screenplay. So we're left with the bland, blonde charms of Hilary Duff, who fared better in The Lizzie McGuire Movie, but manages to salvage her mainstream appeal in a comedy for which "cute" is not necessarily a compliment. --Jeff Shannon
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Meet high school student Sam (Hilary Duff), who scrubs floors at a diner, copes with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, and all the while dreams of Princeton (the perfect spot for a would-be princess to find a prince). But maybe she has a Prince Charming already: her anonymous e-mail buddy (Chad Michael Murray), who arranges to meet her at the Halloween dance. Sam panics when Mr. Anonymous turns out to be the coolest guy on campus. Can he love a girl who isn't part of the in crowd? Can fairy tales come true? Sure - but only if Sam stands up for herself and turns her dreams into reality.
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Audio Commentary:Hilary Duff and other castmembers
Challenges:Find Your Prince/Princess Challenge: See video clips and answer questions to see who your true love is.
Featurette:Cinderella Couture: The Making of a Fashionably Modern Fairytale: A featurette on the costumes and makeup that at first "made under" and later made over Hillary Duff.
Music Video:"Our Lips are Sealed" by sisters Hilary and Hallie Duff
Other:PRE-SELL DATE TBD
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Cinderella Story.......2007-06-29
An entertaining story for Hillary Duff fans...or not. Purchased as a gift for twin 10 year old girls who enjoyed the movie.
The Story of The Cinderella.......2007-06-20
I first watched this movie when it came into theatres, and I actually talked my friends into watching this instead of another movie, which was a hit thriller.
The main reason why I chose this over the other movie was not because of the cast members. Though i admit that I admire the beautiful Miss Hilary Duff and Mr Chad michael Murray as many teenagers do out there(hey! I'm only sixteen myself!), I watched the movie because I was attracted by the story.
Cinderella is one of my favourite fairytales since I was a kid, and I am really glad that it's made into a comedy telling the story of a girl. A Cinderella Story illustrates many aspects of lives of teenagers; family, school, friends, part-time job... and it's shouting out to every teenager out there: never give up. Cling onto your dreams. Eventually, everything will be alright.
Fairytales are like dreams of every person out there, no matter you are a kid or you are an adult. Many say that they are like perfections that don't exist. Well maybe they don't. But if you really look and you really try to see, they are there, waiting for you to explore.
One of my faves!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-27
This is a great movie! About a girl named Samantha [people call her Sam]attending high-school.She has two mean step-sisers and a mean step-mother. Sam meets a boy through her cell-phone and they start chating.They don't know who they are talking to,so Sam calls him "nomad.'' She is really talking to Austin Ames,a populer boy in school.They talk through their cell-phones and computers.Then Austin askes Sam to go to the dance at the high-school with him.Sam's step-mother forbids her to go,but Sam, with the help of some friends,gets out of he house,and gets a lovely dress to wear.The party is a costume party,or a halloween party.Sam gets dressed like Cinderella,with a little white eye mask.Her and Austin dance the whole time,but Austin still dosen't know who she is.DON'T MISS HIS FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of my faves!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-03-27
This is a great movie! About a girl named Samantha [people call her Sam]attending high-school.She has two mean step-sisers and a mean step-mother. Sam meets a boy through her cell-phone and they start chating.They don't know who they are talking to,so Sam calls him "nomad.'' She is really talking to Austin Ames,a populer boy in school.They talk through their cell-phones and computers.Then Austin askes Sam to go to the dance at the high-school with him.Sam's step-mother forbids her to go,but Sam, with the help of some friends,gets out of he house,and gets a lovely dress to wear.The party is a costume party,or a halloween party.Sam gets dressed like Cinderella,with a little white eye mask.Her and Austin dance the whole time,but Austin still dosen't know who she is.DON'T MISS HIS FILM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very pleased customer!.......2007-03-23
I was very pleased with the products condition and delivery on it-- Thank you very much!
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Starring: Cliff Edwards , Edgar Bergen , Luana Patten , Walt Disney , and Clarence Nash
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Release Date: 2000-06-20 |
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Fun is probably worth the purchase for "Mickey and the Beanstalk," the second half of this combo-film. "Beanstalk" includes the last performance by Walt Disney of Mickey Mouse. It also has Donald Duck and Goofy as comrades who climb the beanstalk in their back yard to face Willy the Giant. This segment actually achieves the goals of the film's title. The first half, however, is "Bongo," the story of a addlepated circus bear. "Bongo" is more poky and interest-free. Dinah Shore warbles and narrates the segment, and it goes on much too long for its purpose. Don't trade your cow in for it. --Keith Simanton
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FUN AND FANCY FREE, Walt Disney's 9th full-length animated masterpiece, is a delightful gem that not only sparkles with charm, but is unbelievably rich in history-making Disney moments. It was the last animated feature starring Walt Disney as the voice of Mickey Mouse, and the only film featuring all four of Walt Disney's most famous characters -- Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Jiminy Cricket. Following Disney's classic tradition of great storytelling, unforgettable characters, music, and adventure, FUN AND FANCY FREE is the joyful telling of BONGO and MICKEY & THE BEANSTALK, two timeless tales magically brought to life by the beloved Jiminy Cricket and the masterful combination of animation and live action. And now, in celebration of its 50th anniversary, FUN AND FANCY FREE has been beautifully restored so a whole new generation can experience the magic of Walt Disney's original theatrical vision -- for the very first time! One of Disney's happiest films ever, FUN AND FANCY FREE makes a valuable addition to your Disney video collection.
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Not one of Disney's Finest...........2007-05-30
I watched this DVD with a younger family member recently and found the first story "Bongo" way too long and such a product of the 1940's to be only of historical interest. The second story "Micky and the Beanstalk" is better though I admit I found famed ventriloquist, Edgar Bergen's, two puppets a little, er, unsettling. If you are intent on viewing or owning every Disney animated classic ever made go ahead and choose this but the average viewer is not missing much in skipping this one.
Excellent Product.......2007-05-18
Product was in perfect condition. My kids and I love it. It brings back a lot of fun memories.
Fun and Fancy Free.......2007-03-08
My son loves this DVD very much. He is only 2, I don't think he understands the whole stories, but he loves those characters.
Classic and charming DVD.......2006-12-06
When I ordered this I didn't exactly know what I was getting. I knew it had the classic "Mickey and the Beanstalk" that I had loved as a child, but I didn't know it was the edited version narrated by Edgar Bergen. I also didn't know about the other short feature "Bongo", narrated by Dinah Shore.
I admit I was a little put off at first, but this quickly became one of our very favorite movies. "Mickey and the Beanstalk" is presented as a story told by Edgar Bergen at Luana's birthday party with many silly interuptions by Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Jiminy Cricket chimes in occasionally too. On a child enjoyment level the character interaction at the party is excellent and really entertains children. The actual cartoon has really withstood the test of time. My daughter adores Mickey Mouse and she gets absorbed in the exploits of Mickey, Donald and Goofy as they take on the giant to rescue the magic harp. The giant is a particularly charming character. For adults this is like owning a little piece of cinematic history. You have the classic cartoon with classic characters as well as Edgar Bergen and his two famous "friends" Charlie and Mortimer. I take off one star because we don't love the Bongo cartoon.
A true gem restored.......2006-10-18
I loved this movie, particularly the Mickey and the beanstalk as it was originally done with Edgar Bergen. I hated the fact he was dropped in the TV version.
As a professional ventriloquist myself, I am slightly biased as I am a big Bergen fan. Even still, Mickey and the beanstalk was one of the funniest cartoon Disney ever did.
Bongo was cute but maybe too cute for my taste. I liked Dinah Shores narration. Don't forget she was a big star when this movie came out.
Get it and enjoy the fun!
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