Critters

Starring:Dee Wallace (II), M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush, Scott Grimes, Don Keith Opper, Billy Zane, Ethan Phillips, Terrence Mann, Jeremy Lawrence, Lin Shaye, Michael Lee Gogin, Art Frankel, Douglas Koth, Montrose Hagins, Roger Hampton, Chuck Lindsley, David Stenstrom, Adele Malis-Morey, Nadine Van der Velde, Corey Burton
Director: Stephen Herek
Studio: New Line Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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One of the most anticipated animated DVD releases of 2007, the four-disc set of Captain N The Game Master compiles the majority of the animated action-adventure series (which ran from 1989-1991) that was inspired by the popular Nintendo game system. The premise of the show concerns average California teen and Nintendo fan Kevin Keene and his faithful dog Lucky, who are both pulled into their game system to Videoland, an animated world populated by heroes and villains from various Nintendo games. There, Kevin must assist the N Team--a group formed by Princess Lana, Icarus (from "Kid Icarus"), Simon Belmont (from "Castlevania") and Mega Man (from the game of the same name)--in defeating Mother Brain (from "Metroid") and her henchmen from conquering Videoland. The 26 episodes contained here pit Kevin and the team against the dragons from "Dragon's Den" ("Three Men and a Dragon"), a troublesome Gameboy ("Gameboy), and countless other nefarious types, including Dr. Wily ("Mega Man"), King Hippo ("Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!"), and Donkey Kong himself, whose allegiances shift from episode to episode. Animation is as spotty as most late '80s-early '90s TV cartoons tend to be, but the nostalgia factor for viewers of a certain age who recall their Nintendo systems with fondness should help to overcome this minor setback.

The history of Captain N is a convoluted one, despite its brief network run; while earning respectable ratings, the show was partnered with an animated Super Mario Brothers cartoon (which aired as Captain N and The Adventures of Super Mario Brothers 3) before being edited down to a supporting role in its own series and finally giving up the ghost in 1991. Due to its varying lengths and formats, the episodes contained here are only from the first and second season (and for the latter, the Super Mario Brothers portions have been removed). Nothing from the truncated, seven-episode Season 3 is included, which may be a stumbling block for dedicated fans. Extras are somewhat limited as well; thumbnail bios for each of the main characters are spread across the four discs, but little is given about their creation and development in the series. Similarly, the "Exploring Videoland" interactive featurette is a simple gallery of images from the various locations within Videoland. More interesting to the hardcore devotee will be the original cartoon from Nintendo Power magazine that provided the inspiration for the series, which rounds out the supplemental features. -- Paul Gaita

Description

Finally--All 26 Complete Episodes Available On A Deluxe 4-DVD Box Set!

The Forces of Chaos, led by the sinister Mother Brain (Metroid), are threatening to conquer the otherwise peaceful universe of Videoland. In a final attempt to fulfill an ancient prophecy, the N-Team -- consisting of Princess Lana, Simon Belmont (Castlevania), Kid Icarus, and Mega Man -- recruits California teenager Kevin Keene to don the mantle of Captain N: The Game Master! But only as a team can they fend off their rivals successfully, keeping Videoland safe for another day.

Considered the quintessential animated series for gamers, Captain N: The Game Master used its flare for exciting storytelling and its overwhelming popularity to show off the hottest new games and accessories in Nintendo's arsenal.

Captain N: The Game Master features regular appearances by popular Nintendo villains King Hippo (Punch Out), Dr. Wily (Mega Man), and the Eggplant Wizard (Kid Icarus), while peppering in special guest appearances by icons like Link and Princess Zelda (The Legend Of Zelda) and the original Donkey Kong!

Bonus features include original concept art, in-depth character bios and more!

Total Running Time: Approx. 9Â½ hours

PROGRAM LISTING:

Season One

Disc 1
Kevin in Videoland
How's Bayou?
The Most Dangerous Game Master
Videolympics
Mega Trouble For Megaland
Wishful Thinking
Three Men & A Dragon

Bonus Features:
Exploring Videoland: The Palace Of Power, Castlevania and Bayouland
The N-Team: Kevin Keene, Simon Belmont

Disc 2
Mr. & Mrs. Mother Brain
Nightmare On Mother Brain's Street
Simon The Ape-Man
In Search Of The King
Metroid Sweet Metroid
Happy Birthday, Megaman

Bonus Features:
Exploring Videoland: Metroid, Kongoland, Excalibur
The N-Team: Princess Lana
The Forces Of Chaos: Mother Brain

Season Two

Disc 3
Gameboy
Queen Of The Apes
Quest For The Potion Of Power
The Trouble With Tetris
The Big Game
The Lost City Of Kongoland
Once Upon A Time Machine

Bonus Features:
Exploring Videoland: Mount Icarus, Hyrule
The N-Team: Kid Icarus, Gameboy
The Forces Of Chaos: The Eggplant Wizard, King Hippo

Disc 4
The Feud Of Faxanadu
Having A Ball
The Trojan Dragon
I Wish I Was A Wombatman
The Invasion Of The Paper Pedalers
Germ Wars

Bonus Features:
Exploring Videoland: Megaland, Dragons Den, Faxanadu
The N-Team: Megaman
The Forces Of Chaos: Dr. Wily
"Captain Nintendo" - The Original Short Story Published In Nintendo Power

Customer Reviews:

Bad Menu, rushed product, decent quality.......2007-06-27

This is a nice low cost set for those wanting a decent quality Captain N collection.

The most annoying thing about this set is the DVD Menu.

First off, every time you watch the DVD (unless using resume memory) you are FORCED to watch the entire introduction sequence to the Captain N Cartoon (ridiculous!). Though it is edited, it is not short enough and there is NO way to skip it since it is part of the menu!

Secondly, all discs use the same obscure menu with non functioning buttons pointing to all discs. This is quite bizarre and poorly designed.

The video is decent quality, they use double layer discs and put 5-6 episodes on a disc. The video is encoded w/ VBR (Variable Bit Rate) which unfortunately adds a "pause" to still shots (in order to save space) but overall isn't a major issue.

The cartoon is just as corny as ever, very few games & characters represent their original Japanese content accurately, most (if not all) games and characters are beyond recognition until stated by the Cartoon.

Captain N The Game Master.......2007-06-09

if nobody dont know but this set is missing 1 episode from season two disc 4 When Mother Brain Rules and thers no season 3 but if u buy action hour 2 you get 4 episodes from season 3 but 3 episodes are still missing Pursuit of The Magic Hoop Return To Castlevania Battle of The Baseball Know-It-Alls

Great childhood memory of cartoons........2007-05-14

The quality of this product is great, it's just like watching cartoons when you were a kid now on dvd without commercials. It's cool! Buy this product if you are or were a video game nut.

Back to my childhood.......2007-05-09

It was very cheerfull to find out the Game Master series were brought on DVD. I am now 24 and I was around 9 or 10 I believe when I first saw these series. In a way it's a nice trip down memory lane.

The only downside unfortunately is the fact that there are no subtitles. I am Dutch and my English is pretty good, but because the sound quality on the DVD is lacking it is sometimes difficult to make out what's being said.

However it is not like it's a documentary on Discovery Channel, so it is good enough to just sit back and enjoy this fine series.

Captain N Complete Series.......2007-04-12

Excellent quality. Loved it when I was young. Now my son can enjoy it. Non violent cartoons with alot of excitement. Really recommend this for parents who are concerned with the violence on tv.

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Kipper
kipper is kool
Critter Crazy
Charming, delighful!
educational as well as enjoyable

Kipper - Cuddly Critters
Starring: Martin Clunes , and Chris Lang
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ASIN: B0000D9BC7
Release Date: 2003-09-30

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In a cute and cuddly cartoon character contest, Kipper would come in second only to Pooh. Add a British bunch of fluffy and feathered creatures to the show's mix (as seen on Nick Jr.), and the adorable quotient skyrockets, as we see in Cuddly Creatures. Here, Kipper, Tiger, Jake, Pig, and Arnold are up to their pastel forepaws in rascally new friends--Jake's bird flies the coop, a tadpole and a goldfish swap swimming holes, a smart-alecky parrot pretends he's an echo, a mouse makes off with Kipper's cornflakes, then sticks around for a hide-and-seek match, and a wily hedgehog wanders about confounding would-be hunters. Best about Critters is what's not present. All is calm and quiet in Kipper's camp; there are no fits and only minor fusses, a constant in the series that's earned it a trusty following, most likely of mellowed-out little kids and their contented caregivers. --Tammy La Gorce

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Meet Kipper™, a loveable dog with a big imagination! Today's the day to join Kipper, Tiger, Jake, Pig and Arnold in their wondrous world of magic and fun. Birds and fish and mice, oh my! Little critters are great for cuddling - and excitement! Just ask Kipper, as he and his friends enjoy one animal adventure after another. Is a nest just for the birds or can Kipper and Tiger make themselves at home, too? Pig accidentally allows Jake's bird to escape; can Kipper and his friends find the missing Fluff? In another episode, Kipper is confused - is that an echo or is someone talking back to him? And who's eating Kipper's cereal and playing with his toys? It's one adventure after another when Kipper talks to the animals! Whether it's a wandering hedgehog, a homeless goldfish, or a playful mouse, Kipper keeps busy with his animal friends. And you can count on fun with Kipper and the cuddly critters! Approx. Run time: 60 minutes

Customer Reviews:

Kipper.......2007-03-08

One of the best children's series of video available for my 18 mo. old grandson - clean, wholesome fun, easily understood

kipper is kool.......2007-01-13

i work at a daycare center and i bought kipper for the children to watch. they love it. we have watched it over and over again and they giggle every time. they never get tired of kipper and neither do i!

Critter Crazy.......2005-10-28

Like all Kipper DVDs, this one is great value for money. Seven child-pleasing episodes make for an hour of fun, and this one is especially good for animal lovers. Martin Clunes again provides the voice for Kipper, and Chris Lang for everybody else.

The 7 episodes are:

The Nest - Kipper and Tiger come across a little lost bird, and while trying to get it back to its nest, they decide to try living in a tree. The worm hunting scene is hilarious, as is the nest building exercise.

Jake's Bird - Jake's pet bird flies the coop, and Kipper and Pig team up to help find it. They find more than they bargain for.

Echo, Echo - A clever parrot makes Kipper think he's hearing things. The parrot is an extremely funny character, with all the "good" lines.

The Goldfish - Kipper and Tiger both have aquatic pets, at least temporarily. The goldfish takes sweet revenge.

The Mouse - Kipper gets an uninvited house guest (The mouse is a little annoying)

Hide and Seek - More mouse play and lessons in counting

Hedgehog Watch - A spiky critter gets the upper hand on Kipper and Tiger.

Great for pre-school or kindergarten kids, and for adults needing a little peace and quiet.

Amanda Richards, October 28, 2005

Charming, delighful!.......2005-07-11

We love Kipper. The pacing is gentle and natural; none of the forty gazillion frames per minute stuff that you can see on Saturday morning cartoons that cripples your child's attention span. The stories are quirky (hedgehog watching, the phenomenon of birds actually eating worms), the characters are well developed, and the best part is hearing my kids run around re-enacting the scenes in British accents. (For some strange reason it reminds me of The Young Ones, that Eighties MTV show about 4 English college students-not necessarily a bad thing.) It is just under an hour, perfect for the hour-a-day TV limit if that's how things go in your house.

educational as well as enjoyable.......2005-03-03

All three of my children love the Kipper video series. This one has taught my 2 1/2 year old how to count to ten. It is amazing how much he has picked up from watching the Kipper videos. I can't wait to order more.

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Primitive special effects + Bad acting = Worthless movie
Just good fun...
Move over Bobba Feet
Fun and entertaining
Gremlins?

Critters
Starring: Dee Wallace (II) , M. Emmet Walsh , Billy Green Bush , Scott Grimes , and Don Keith Opper
Director: Stephen Herek
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ASIN: B000099T3P
Release Date: 2003-08-05

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Carnivorous aliens who feed on human flesh invade Earth. Starring Dee Wallace-Stone and M. Emmet Walsh. Year: 1986 Director: Stephen Herek Starring: Dee Wallace-Stone, M. Emmet Walsh, Billy Green Bush

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Primitive special effects + Bad acting = Worthless movie.......2007-05-24

The special effects in this movie are jokes. The creatures look exactly like furry puppets. The video quality is a shame. It's faded and grainy. The acting is like that of a bad movie show. The Gremlins is more exciting, interesting and entertaining. I regret I bought it even though it cost me only $10.

Just good fun..........2007-05-21

This movie was just as much fun as the first time I saw it! What's not to love? Alien's that eat everything in sight and cause trouble across the universe. Shape shifting alien bounty hunters. And a small town invaded by Critters. Nice.

Move over Bobba Feet.......2007-01-25

This movie when it came out in the mid eighties was a huge hit. A word of warming this movie has heavy language in it, heavy gore heavy scince fiction action sequences in it. As a result I do not recommend this movie to any one under the age of thirteen unless suprevised by at leasst two parents or guardians. There also three parts in this movie with vandalism once in a church, one in a bowling ale and one on a farm with Piano's and other protery being blown to bits by the two bounty hunters because they are trigger happy and get startled and aroused easily. Critters is the ultimate storey of good versus evil. As the stroey begins a space ship is arriving carring 8 prisoners to a high security space prison on an ansteriod. The prisoner are 8 super agressive crinmals of a species of meat eatting toxic aliens known as the Krites. There are eight remaining Krites you see when the krites were orrignally arrested there were ten of them aboard the ship but because of the krites super vorcaious appetite to eat everything insite they aliens that arrested them were forced two kill to of the krites in order to make there food supply last until they reached the prison. The krites have just arrived the prison. The warden sensing something is wrong sends some of the prison guards to the termination cell to check on krite. Shortly after the guards arrive at the cell some how through ways never explained the krites set of and explosion blowing a whole in the cell. The explosion kills to of the guards and the krites escape in a space ship to earth. They are persued there by two faceless shapesifting bounty hunter Ug and Lee. Once on earth the krites begin there rain of destruction. First a police cop is attacked by a single krite and after being stunned by a poison quill is dragged under his police car and is killed. The krites adventually end up at a farm in Kansas belonging to the Brown Family after killing a cow and the boy friend of Bradly brown's sister the Brown family alone must face off against these eight terrors from space. Will they Browns stop the krites and will the Bounty hunters get there in time or will the town of Grovers bend fall to ruin. Find out in the action packed conclusion

Fun and entertaining.......2006-04-10

I cannot help but laugh every time I see people bashing each other over a movie. Disliking a certain film is one thing. But for somebody to go out of their way and flagrantly insult a total stranger over their enjoyment of a particular film they happened to hate is unnecessary and immature. Amazon should police these reviews a bit more seriously.

"Critters" is a fond and harmless throwback to the sort of monster movie so prevalent in the mid-1950s sci-fi boom. I cannot so easily classify the plot as straight-up horror, because it really isn't. This is more of a hodgepodge. You get a smattering of horror, comedy, and science fiction all rolled up within a singular and satisfying package. I caught this in a theater with my father twenty years ago, and it has always remained a guilty pleasure of mine. None of the special effects are overdone, the writing is suitable, and I found most of the cast agreeable and entertaining.

I have found over the years that many of us tend to take our movies way too seriously. In the end, I could really care less that "Critters" doesn't follow the rules of reality. Because, when I pay to see movies like this, reality is something I want to escape from.

Gremlins?.......2006-03-25

The film is based in a tiny town in the middle of nowhere.
Nothing ever much happens and you could just drop dead of boredom.
Then the 'Crites' land and start to eat everything that's not nailed down.
Low to the ground, built for speed, darts that immobilise their prey laced over their heads, the tiny predators feast and get BIG.
Someones on their tail, a couple of face changing bounty hunter aliens who are sent to kill them off, worlds have been consumed when they have go out of hand before.
It comes down to a young boy who enlists their help and leads them to the critters - no one wants to believe him - silly them.
This is the film Gremlins would have been if they hadn't made Gizmo look so cute - they bite!
Classy film with snazzy monsters.

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It is what it is...
More Like 3.75 Stars
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The town infestation

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ASIN: B000099T3R
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Description

When two-year-old Krite eggs hatch, a new litter of bloodthirsty hairballs is unleashed.

Customer Reviews:

It is what it is..........2007-04-24

You can look at the cover and know it's not an A-list blockbuster. That being said, for a horror/comedy, I've always thought it was awesome. The aliens are reasonably original (obviously there was a first movie, but you know what I mean), they are cute and cuddly, with lots of teeth and poison darts in their heads; how can you not love them? The characters are reasonably well developed between the two films (they're best watched back to back, though I would skip parts 3 and 4). The special effects, while not stellar, are definately good enough to support the film in the necessary ways. And yes, who can forget the giant ball o' Critters rolling down fleeing citizens and leaving twitching skeletons in its wake (I tend to watch that part five or six times every time I watch this movie). Again, not a deeply fulfilling interpersonal drama, or whatever, but very entertaining, campy alien horror, with enough humor to keep it from being too dark. I definately recommend it.

More Like 3.75 Stars.......2007-03-26

Critters is one of those sequels that actually tries to continue the storyline from the original film rather than just throw the Critters into a totally new environment and slap a "part 2" on it. Basically those Critter eggs we saw in the last shot of the first film have now hatched. Why it took two years for them to hatch is a mystery, but who can afford to be logical with a concept like this? At the same time as this goes on, Brad, the hero boy from the first film, comes back into town to see his hardcore vegetarian gramma. This time the whole town is under siege rather than one farm, coz there are many more Critters to deal with. The bounty hunters also return to help. Terrence Mann is back as the Johnny Steele bounty hunter. No poofy, blonde rocker hair this time, and he doesn't sing "Power of the Night"!! Charlie(Opper) has been hanging out with Mann and his faceless sidekick as an apprentice bounty hunter, and he returns as well. M. Emmet Walsh doesn't reprise his sheriff role, too bad. So, what follows is more Critter squishing/blasting, Brad finding romance, the faceless Lee constantly changing his appearance(one of them a hot Playboy centerfold), lame attempts at cutesy Critters humor, and that gigantic Critters ball that rolls over everything in it's path. This one was directed by Masters Of Horror creator Mick Garris, and hopefully isn't the film that gives him that "Master" qualification. Critters 2 isn't a failure. Like Halloween 2, it's about as good as it could be considering it's pretty much telling the same story. Kinda gruesome for a PG-13 too, but then again most of these films were. While not fantastic, it's a fun slice of schlocky nonsense and makes for a good double feature with the first film coz they do go together nicely.

The infestation of grovers bend.......2007-02-22

This movie is the action packed to the orginal movie. As the movie s it's been two years since the last incident. The krites thought to be exterminated are still on earth. Somehow one of the krites in the previous movie was some how was pregnant was able to lay eggs. Bradly brown returns after being abscent for 2 years. Shortly after he arrives the city is infested with literally thousand of krites. It's up to brad Charlie and his bounty hunter buddies ug and lee to clean up the town old fashion way. Will they succed or will groves been be tuned into a ghost town over run by the alien meance. If you like this I also recomend Critters one. There are actually four of these but 3 and four were only half as good as the first 2 were.

Critters 2: The Main Course.......2006-01-01

Director: Mick Garris
Cast: Scott Grimes, Terrence Mann, Don Keith Opper, Cynthia Garris, Al Stevenson, Tom Hodges, Douglas Rowe, Liane Alexandria Curtis, Lindsay Parker, Herta Ware.
Running Time: 93 minutes
Rated PG-13 for lots of critter violence, gore, language, and nudity.

The two alien bounty hunters from the original "Critters", Ug (the returning Terrence Mann) who still has the physical appearance of the rock star Johnny Steele while his partner Lee (Gregory Patrick) is still a 'nothing-face' & Charlie (the returning Don Keith Opper as Don Opper) who left Earth with them at the end of the original Critters is now a bounty hunter as well, are reintroduced to the viewer. After having successfully captured their latest bounty the threesome receive a message stating that residual Crite life remains on Earth & that they're payment is being withheld until all trace of the Crites on Earth have been destroyed, the three immediately head for Earth. It's been two years since the Crites tried to eat their way through the small American town of Grovers Bend & Bradley Brown (the returning Scott Grimes) is back in town to visit his Grandmother (Herta Ware) just as a local teenager named Wesley (Tom Hopges) finds some unhatched Critter eggs in the now abandoned Brown barn & sells them to an antiques dealer called Quigley (Douglas Rowe) who in turn sells them as Easter eggs. Predictably enough the Critter eggs begin to hatch & the little bloodthirsty hairballs start to eat their way through Grovers Bend. Only Brad & his reporter friend Megan (Liane Alexandra Curtis) know the truth, together with ex-Sheriff Harv (Barry Corbin) & the three bounty hunters they must convince the townspeople about the Crite's & wipe them out before it's too late.

Co-written and directed by Mick Garris, "Critters 2: The Main Course" is very similar to the original, it's almost as if the filmmakers said to themselves 'why fix it if it ain't broke?' The script by Garris & David Twohy as D.T. Twohy will seem very familiar to anyone who's seen the original. The comedy elements in "Critters 2: The Main Course" become distracting and feel a little out of place at times, when a Critter bumps it's head we hear birds chirping on the soundtrack, or when a Critter has the hair on top of it's head shot off it looks at itself in a reflective surface and says 'b*tchin' or when Lee turns into a topless model (Roxanne Kernohan) from a Playboy magazine complete with a giant staple in her stomach which she pulls out and throws away. There seems to be less straight horror this time around which is a shame, the atmosphere and threat is also missing because of the increased comedy elements. The special effects on the Critters themselves are moderately effective, yet they aren't noticeably any better than the original There is very little in the way of blood or gore, a bitten foot and flesh stripped skeletons and bones is as graphic as "Critters 2: The Main Course" gets, Technically the film is decent, while editing, music, direction, photography and acting certainly aren't going to win any awards. Overall, "Critters 2: The Main Course" is an good time waster especially for those who enjoyed the original, while this is not quite as good. Not a classic by any stretch of the imagination but certainly worth a watch as long as you have reasonable expectations.

The town infestation.......2005-10-25

You thought the first Critters was intense with just 8 krites. The krites come back in the exciting Critters 2. This time they are swarming they have infested the town of Grovers Bend. Bradly brown thought to be encentric returns to town. Charlie now a bounty hunters has finished a hunt. Are informed by the head aline. That the krites are still on Earth. They return detemine to blast the creatures off the face off the earth again.

This has one of the highest death count of the movies next to number 4. Don opper return to grovers been. The bad thing one off the main characters dies near the end of the movie when the krites gain up one him. Will Charile Ug and Lee finnaly wipe out the krites. Find out in the earth shattering conclusion.

Critters 4 - They're Invading Your Space

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Critters 4 (1992)
Ok, I was a little harsh last time.
I hope the rest of the Critters movies aren't this bad.
Good sequel, bad ending!
The Final film

Critters 4 - They're Invading Your Space
Starring: Don Keith Opper , Terrence Mann , Paul Whitthorne , Anders Hove , and Angela Bassett
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Release Date: 2003-08-05

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Critters 4 (1992).......2006-01-01

Director: Rupert Harvey
Cast: Don Keith Opper, Terrence Mann, Paul Whitthorne, Anders Hove, Angela Bassett, Brad Dourif, Eric DaRe, Martine Beswick, Anne Ramsay.
Running Time: 100 minutes
Rated PG-13 for violence, language, and gore.

"Critters 4" starts, somewhere in Kansas and replays the last few minutes of "Critters 3" (1991) as the recurring character of Charlie McFadden (Don Keith Opper) is about to shoot the last two remaining Critter eggs in the universe which, we are informed, would mean the extinction of the entire Critter race which is against some sort of intergalactic zoological law or something like that. Charlie's bounty hunter friend Ug (Terrence Mann) is now known as Counsellor Tetra and is a top ranking official at the intergalactic council and orders Charlie not to shoot the eggs but instead put them into a pod that will land nearby very soon. The pod does indeed land nearby very quickly & Charlie does indeed put the eggs into it but he is also caught in the pod which I presume cryogenic-ally freezes him as it's never really explained. "Critters 4" then informs us that we are 'Somewhere in Saturn Quadrant 2045' where a salvage ship comes across the pod drifting in space. Rick (Anders Hove) decides to claim the unidentified, to them anyway, pod and try to make a bit of cash out of it. With the help of his crew, Ethan (Paul Whitthorne), Fran (Angela Bassett), Al Bert (Brad Dourif) and Bernie (Eric DeRe), the pod is successfully recovered. They get in touch with the intergalactic council and Counsellor Tetra say to go to an abandoned space-station where a trade will be made for the pod and its contents, Tetra also specifically tells Rick not to open the pod. So in true horror film tradition Rick opens the pod, thaws Charlie out and the Critter eggs which hatch, kill Rick and escape into the space-station.

Co-produced & directed by Rupert Harvey, "Critters 4" is a pretty useless film and rounds the Critter series of films off with a whimper rather than a bang. The script by Joseph Lyle and David J. Schow is both predictable & clichéd, the space-station with an unstable reactor that will blow up in a few hours, the protagonists only means of escape being neutralised early on so they are stuck, the race against time to save themselves, the constant bickering & arguing amongst the crew, people splitting up and the loser who turns into a hero & saves the day, yawn. A lot of plot devices seem to come straight from "Aliens" and it rips off "Star Wars" with a tacky waste compactor scene. The characters are no better and you probably won't give a damn about any of them. While the other "Critters" films could be described as comedy horrors part 4 cannot, it appears to be deadly serious throughout, making it incredibly slow, uneventful and dull. The looks cheap throughout with bland, dark unimaginative sets and it even steals footage from "Android" for it's ships and space scenes; "Critters 4" was apparently so low budget that the filmmakers couldn't afford any optical effects & the ones it takes from "Android" look seriously dated. The acting is pretty poor as well with Angela Bassett's over-the-top melodramatic reaction to seeing a few Critter eggs particularly cringe worthy. To look at "Critters 4" it is as cheap and unspectacular a production as you could hope to (not) see.

Ok, I was a little harsh last time........2004-12-19

Yeah, I'm doing another review for Critters4. It wasen't that bad, but I still think the idea of the krites(the little monsters) in outer space is a little goofy.

I hope the rest of the Critters movies aren't this bad........2004-11-14

This was the first Critters movie I ever saw, and I'm dissapointed. 53 years after Critters3, the Krites end up in outer space and wreck havoc there. The best parts are the rare cheap jokes that aren't even funny, but slightly better then the rest of the movie. The Krites in this one just look more silly then the Krites in the 1st 3 movies, I bet, because they had bald heads! MAXIMUM SILLYNESS!!!!!!!

Good sequel, bad ending!.......2004-08-09

I thought this was a good sequel but it raised a big question. Why did Charlie's friend Ug become bad? I didn't get that part and didn't like the idea because he was good in the first 2 films. The first film is my favorite, the second was very good and the third was ok but could have been better. I have all of these movies on dvd and if anybody's a fan of the Critters films like I am, these movies are a good part of your dvd collection.

The Final film.......2004-04-20

This unfortunately was the last critters film. The should not have stopped. Sure it was the second worest of the three. Okay movie.

Charlie is a major character but very little action. To make thing worse UG is now evil. Apparently something change Ug he does not want to wipe out all the Crites. Cheezy parts UG Sholud have been like 70 in 2040 but he's only looks like 30.

Charlie is order buy Ug to put to the two remain eyes in a pods. Charlie get locked in the pod accidently. He is adjected into space he is inside there for 49 years. After the pod is collected by a salavage crew.

After there greed leader blast open the pods charlie is free. Unforunately the Crite eggs have hatched. Is weird is the Crites were in with Charlie and did not hurt him.

The Crites get loose on the space station and the killing begins over again. This movie is also a spoff of Closous there is a computer that talks named Adrina whos central logic is only at 50% . That pluse there is one part about 15 minuted into the movie there is and reactment of the trash compactor scence form episode 4 of starwars but is only half as good. When Charlie almost get sucked into space.

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Flesh-starved furballs invade an L.A.

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Critters 3 (1991).......2005-12-31

Director: Kristine Peterson
Cast: John Calvin, Aimee Brooks, Christian Cousins, Joseph Cousins, William Dennis Hunt, Nina Axelrod, Leonardo DiCaprio, Don Keith Opper.
Running Time: 86 minutes
Rated PG-13 for violence and mild language.

"Critters 3" starts on the open road as Clifford (John Calvin) his teenage daughter Annie (Aimee Brooks) & his young son Johnny are heading back home from a vacation. Suddenly the tyre on their van blows & they have to stop at a public rest area to fix it. While there Annie and Johnny meet a kid named Josh (Leonardo DiCaprio in his Hollywood debut) who in turn all run into Charlie McFadden (the films co-producer Don Keith Opper) from the previous two "Critters" films. Charlie tells them the story of the Krites and the town of Grovers Bend but they don't believe him, meanwhile back at the van a critter lays some eggs on it's underside, out of sight from everyone. Once Clifford has fixed the tyre the trio set off for their home, a run down urban tenement block in Los Angeles somewhere complete with Critter eggs along for the ride. Upon arrival the eggs hatch & the Critters head straight inside the tenement block quickly disposing of Frank (Geoffrey Blake), the caretaker. As the night draws on the few remaining residents, a fat woman named Rosalie (Diana Bellamy), a telephone repair woman Marsha (Katherine Cortez), an elderly couple Mr. (Bill Zuckert) & Mrs. Menges (Frances Bay) must come together with Clifford & his kids to fight the Critters. Josh also makes an appearance as his Stepfather (William Dennis Hunt) owns the building. But will the group be able to defeat the Critters & prevent themselves from becoming dinner?

Let's be honest, no one say to be shocked to discover this is a cheap little film that doesn't have too much going for it. The plot is the usual: people hunted by critters, this time in a building so it's like "Die Hard" with aliens. Sadly the action is poor, it's not really gorym and the critter attacks are always more funny than thrilling. There is no real excitement or tension and it's all a bit predictable The supposed comedy is nowhere near the one it aspires to (Joe Dante's "Gremlins") and really the funniest bit is how silly the whole thing is. Needless to say the acting is poor and some people can't even be mauled convincingly; however, it is interesting to see DiCaprio's debut, even if he looks about 9 years old! Overall, "Critters 3" is a ridiculous bit of dumb fun that is daft and slightly shoddy, not nearly living up to the previous two installments in the series. It may just pass the time but there are much better horror/comedies out there if you want them.

Good but not perfect.......2005-10-25

This one does not have a lot of action in it. A very low death count. Don Opper is a minor characters in this one only appearing at the very begining and very end of the film. Also appearing in this movie in his film debut is a tennage Lenodarno Di Caprio. He has a minor rule also.
Once again the krites apperance has changed. They do not look the same.

This one is more humorous. There is a gag in this similar to in gremlins where the krites our in a dark room but instead of watching Snow White there watching a demonstration on how to prepare chicken.

There are fewer subtitles in this than in the original for the krites. We she a new ability of the krites in this film. When I danger they can let off this loud wobbling cry that is so intense in puitch it can shatter glass. I thought the crystal that glowed when the krites where near by was cool.

I thought the part when charile charges the krite and grabes it and falls of the top of the roof was funny. The part when the krites are tearing up the old couples apartment and scarfying down one there beans. One off the krites chugs down some dish soap. The fire work krite gag was the funnest gag in the movie. If you like this one I recommend the others. If you want lots of action I recommend the first and the second only.

Critters are now under rated beasties........2005-02-25

A little under rated.The critters find they're way into an apartment building, wreck havoc, eat some jerks, attack some people, burp and fart up a storm, raid the kithen, and even oprea sing! Loads of fun, but could of had better actors and the awesome origenal Critters score. Then I'd give it 5/5. The script was pretty goofy too. And whats up with Charlie doing the Tarzan thing? Jeez. Still could have been much worse.

Get rid of the Charlie character........2005-02-15

They really should make another CRITTERS movie. With a proper budget, a good script and a dedicated director one solidly entertaining movie could reenergize the whole franchise and take it to a new level. The most important change that needs to be made is you have to get rid of the goofy Charlie character. He was in all four movies and sucked in all four movies. Also make the movies much darker, without so much story and you've got a hit.

As far a Part 3 goes some Krites invade a small apartment building and chase people all around but only kill two people. It's entertaining, but at the same time disappointing. The story goes nowhere, the direction is strictly by the numbers and of course you got the goofy dude showing up and slowing down the story. There is a lot of wasted potential here.

The one and only reason this movie is in my collection is because this is one of the earliest starring roles for Aimee Brooks, who is now legal and very sexy. If you don't believe me just watch MONSTER MAN.

Could have been better!.......2004-08-09

I thought this was an ok sequel but not as good as the first 2 films. I think there should not have been any more sequels after 2 because it ended really well. This one could have been a little better and the same thing goes for part 4. The only good part of 3 is when they show Charlie, the rest of the movie is kind of boring. I own all 4 of these films on dvd and even recommend this one to add to your collection.

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Kipper Collection (10 Disc Set)

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Language: English
10 Disc Set

ASIN: B000QGX9HE

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Featuring the most adorable dog on the small screen, Kipper is based on the best-selling books written and illustrated by Mick Inkpen. Optimistic and curious, Kipper is the quintessential child with an overactive imagination, loveable antics and unforgettable charm. Gentle humour, laughter and warmth fill each adventure of the affable hound and his animal friends Tiger, Jake, Pig and Arnold as they find themselves in one hilarious escapade after another. Kipper is a model preschool series that encourages creative thinking and reinforces themes such as friendship, sharing and caring. The age-appropriate, easy-to-follow storylines provide subtle educational values and pro-social elements. Kipper is animated by award-winning Grand Slamm Childrens Films, animators of Angelina Ballerina, Percy the Park Keeper and Sheeep. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10 DVD Collection Includes: ~Cuddly Critters ~Friendship Tails ~Fun In The Sun ~Imagine That ~Kipper Helps Out ~Let it Snow ~Playtime ~Pools, Parks & Picnics ~Puppy Love ~Tiger Tales

Best of Barbara Mandrell & Mandrell Sisters Show [3 DVD Set]

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Best of Barbara Mandrell & Mandrell Sisters Show [3 DVD Set]
Starring: Truck Shackley and the Texas Critters , Alabama , Kenny Rogers , Dolly Parton , and Johnny Cash
Manufacturer: Kroft Productions
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Dolly Parton and Friends
Best of the Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters Show
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ASIN: B000N30RJS

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3 Disc Edition contains over 4 hours of great family entertainment! She's one of America's favorite entertainers. Now you can join Barbara Mandrell, her incredible sisters Louise and Irlene, as well as all their fabulous guests! Performance Highlights Include: Alabama Dolly Parton Kenny Rogers Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash Roy Rogers & Dale Evans John Schneider Bob Hope Marty Robbins Glen Campbell Ray Charles The Statler Brothers Charlie Daniels Band Ray Stevens B.J. Thomas Chang

Cute & Cuddly Critters: Wild Animals of Africa

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Disappointing DVD - image quality

Cute & Cuddly Critters: Wild Animals of Africa
Starring: William Sweney
Manufacturer: Intermedia Video
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ASIN: B000059HBT
Release Date: 2000-12-05

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Poor image quality.......2003-09-09

I am an old Amazon customer and this is my first review ever. I was so disappointed that I felt important to share my opinion on this DVD.

The image quality on this DVD is mediocre at best: faded, yellowed and contrastless. Everything looks like 20 year old footage put together on the cheap. The "Digitally Mastered" DVD shows scratches and spots you would see on an old movie or a projected 8mm film.

If you think you cannot live without it, get the VHS version, that'll save you a buck.

Disappointing DVD - image quality.......2003-09-01

The box touts "Digitally Mastered", well it's not like you have the choice when converting from an analog video tape to a DVD, because that's obviously what's been done.

They simply put together images from 20 year old footage. The image quality is mediocre at best, faded, yellowed and contrastless. You can actually see black spots and scratches on the image just like you would see on old B&W movies.

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Very cute story........2006-03-24

This is a very cute story/documentary about two otters that live with a family and one in particular, Tinker, who befriended the family's puppy. The footage of the animals playing together is wonderful. However, the story begins somewhere in the middle, and there is no background on the family or how they acquired these otters. The film is only 25 minutes long and the editing is a little rough. But, I have never seen a dog and an otter play together or otters playing in the snow. Despite the fragmented quality, I would definitely recommended it!

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