Immortality

Starring:Jude Law, Elina LÃ¶wensohn, Timothy Spall, Jack Davenport, Colin Salmon, Hitler Wong, Kerry Fox, Stuart Bowman, Anastasia Hille, C.J. December, Nicholas Lamont, Joseph O'Conor, Ashley Artus, Tom Wu, Hon Ping Tang, Antony Cotton, Richard Mylan, Carlton Headley, Neran Persaud, Julia Davies (III)
Director: Po-Chih Leong
Studio: Miramax
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Jude Law makes the term emotional vampire literal in this somber, restrained tale of a modern-day bloodsucker in London. As the improbably named medical researcher Steven Grlscz (pronounced "grilsh"), he's a cool charmer who woos lonely women and feeds off them at the height of their emotional intensity. He begins his seduction of Elina LÃ¶wensohn (who played a vampire herself in Nadja) just as relentless police detective Timothy Spall starts an investigation of him for the murder of his former lover Kerry Fox. It's the start of an unusual battle of wits.

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Science fiction and romance collide in The Fountain, the ambitious third feature from director Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream), who labored for four years to complete this epic-sized love story that stretches across centuries and galaxies. Hugh Jackman and Rachel Weisz (Aronofsky's real-life companion) play lovers in each of the film's three settings--16th century Europe and America (Jackman is a Spanish explorer searching for Incan magic), the present day (Jackman is a doctor attempting to cure his dying wife), and the 26th century (Jackman is a space traveler seeking a gateway to the afterlife)--who struggle mightily to stay united, only to lose each other time and again. Aronofsky may not have chosen the easiest presentation for audiences to absorb his theories on the lasting qualities of life and the transformative powers of death--the final sequence, in particular, with a bald Jackman floating through space in a bubble, harks back uncomfortably to "head movies" of the late '60s--but his leads have considerable chemistry (and look terrific to boot), which goes a long way towards securing viewers' hopes for a happy ending. Critical reception for The Fountain has been nothing short of bloodthirsty, with Cannes audiences booing, but there are elements to enjoy here, even if the premise throws one for a loop. Ellen Burstyn (who earned an Oscar nomination for Requiem) delivers a typically solid performance as Jackman's boss in the present day sequence, and special effects (most done without the benefit of CGI) are also impressive given the film's low budget (spurred by a mid-production shutdown after original stars Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett ankled the picture). And science-fiction fans whose tastes run towards the metaphysical (Asimov, Le Guin) will appreciate the attempt to present the genre in a serious light. -- Paul Gaita

Description

Yesterday, today, tomorrow. Past, present, future. Through time and space, one man embarks on a bold 1000-year odyssey to defeat humankind's most indomitable foe: Death. Hugh Jackman plays that man, devoted to one woman (Rachel Weisz) and determined to protect her from forces that threaten her existence. His quest leads him to a Tree of Life...and to an adventure into eternity. Darren Aronofsky (Pi, Requiem for a Dream) directs, continuing his string of imaginative, involving filmmaking with a tale alive with ideas and filled with astonishing vistas. "Not many films can blow your mind and break your heart at the same time, but this one will" (Drew McWeeny, Ain't It Cool News).

Customer Reviews:

A dud.......2007-07-04

I gave it 2 stars - 1 for being in HD and a 2nd star for being a visually beautiful film. That's as far as it goes. The story is ... well what story? Well acted but ....

never given 1 star before.......2007-07-04

I don't think that i've ever given a movie one star before, nor have I told thse around me "Really, don't waste your time." This is perhaps one of the worst waste of two hours in my life. The effort to try and bring together Christian, Jewish, Bhuddist themes was terrible and meant nothing to nobody.
It's got love in it, but it is not primarily a romance flick. Its an effort to describe in poetic terms the life/rebirth cycle and unless your metaphysical and thelogical views are normally shapped by hollywood, you'll be bummed.
I prefer Hugh Jackman with claws and a cigar.

Confusing and disapointing.......2007-07-03

when i saw the preview to this movie i thought it would be excellent, but i was wrong it was boring and on top of that it was confussing for me. I will have to give it credit on a good story but was made wrong.

graceful.......2007-07-02

I enjoy watching movies that stretch my imagination, and bring me in and pose large questions. However, I often find that art movies go out of their way to make things too complicated. The focus is too often on the plot - it might have a bazillion jumbled pieces, which actually fit together (say, Momento), or which don't even come together (say, anything by David Lynch), or which are made to represent something I don't understand (say, The Last Temptation). But if I were looking for mere symbolism or complexity of thought I'd read an essay about mechanics or something. The truth of the matter is that artistic cinema has a more to offer than mere complexity or intellectual wackery.

The premise for The Fountain is deceptively simple: A cancer researcher's wife is dying of cancer; in the meanwhile, she is writing a historical / mythical book about Spain's conquest of the Mayans. The movie progresses by interweaving her book and his experiences - threads of reality, history, and myth - none of which, again, are very complicated.

Written above, it all looks somewhat bare perhaps a bit cheesy. But movies aren't meant to be read, they're meant to be watched. And this one unfolds very graciously. It quite literally ebbs and flows, thanks to the accomplished cinematography, editing, and score. The style has a way of digging its way inside your head: A shot of a smiling woman spontaneously running around a house feels like a personal revelation and a past regret about life slipping away; a shot of a warrior being boldly carried off by the enemies seems like a body attacking a bacteria. The movie can even be seen as a story of movement, with some story arches literally going up, others going down. A passing shot into an intriguing piece of wallpaper feels like an inevitable approach.

Most movies use such stylistic techniques for the sake of character development, or to move along the plot. However, in The Fountain, these elements are in fact the movie. Like the directors other great movies, this one capitalizes on these elements in order to portray a progression of events and feelings in a manner that only cinema can. While such attention to style can often be devastating for a story, The Fountain uses it in good taste: And why not use the tools of cinema, in congruence with the way in which humans watch and register things? Ignoring such tools would be like writing an essay without any periods.

Consequently, some people might ask, "What's the message this guy's trying to get across?" and "Who are these characters?" But these questions miss point, (and any movie that could answer such questions, I'd argue, is a bad movie, because it might as well be a book); The Fountain feels more like a symphony - you wouldn't ask those questions to Beethoven about his Fifth, would you? Of course, much of the movie's impact will depend on its aesthetic effect on you: It's difficult to explain why you like a piece of music, it just feels right. But if you surrender yourself to this one's feelings - its progression, texture, and flow - you might get totally sucked in. And at the center there isn't an idea, a message, or an unforgettable character; there's a feeling: Awe. The feeling is wrapped in timeless questions about the pursuit of science, man's mortality, the differences between man and woman, and the reality of myth; it's wrapped in the steps that one needs to take to experience it. But at the same time it's not too removed or abstract; it registers as brutal and thought-provoking, and so very *human*.

Perfection.......2007-07-01

It was nice to see some bigger names in an Aronofsky film finally. I suppose this means he's jumping a little more into the mainstream, which is great because his films are thoroughly enjoyable and different than the cookie cutter crap that comes out of Hollywood. The effects in The Fountain are gorgeous and the plot is original and touching. I absolutely love the score, it has a wonderful sound that will stay with you. Hugh Jackman is great as the lead. My favorite scene is the part shot in the mosque in southern Spain, it is absolutely flawless. I definitely recommend having a look at this one, it is very mellow and has some great allegories and allusions for everyone. Enjoy.

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A true classic!!!
I <3 Lestat! I <3 this movie!
The Movie That Introduced The World to the Modern Vampire
A Masterpiece
An erotic vampire tale!

Interview with the Vampire
Starring: Tom Cruise , Brad Pitt , Kirsten Dunst , Stephen Rea , and Antonio Banderas
Director: Neil Jordan
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Release Date: 2000-06-06

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When it was announced that Tom Cruise would play the vampire Lestat in this adaptation of Anne Rice's bestselling novel, even Rice chimed in with a highly publicized objection. The author wisely and justifiably recanted her negative opinion when she saw Cruise's excellent performance, which perceptively addresses the pain and chronic melancholy that plagues anyone cursed with immortal bloodlust. Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst are equally good at maintaining the dark and brooding tone of Rice's novel. And in this rare mainstream project for a major studio, director Neil Jordan compensates for a lumbering plot by honoring the literate, Romantic qualities of Rice's screenplay. Considered a disappointment while being embraced by Rice's loyal followers, the movie is too slow to be a satisfying thriller, but it is definitely one of the most lavish, intelligent horror films ever made. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

A true classic!!!.......2007-06-04

I just want to go on record and say, this is my favorite movie of all time! (Based on movies I have seen.) I saw this movie when it was first released back in 1994, and being as young as I was, I didn't understand it.

Flash foward to now. After buying and reading all of the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, I was instantly heel-bent on getting my hands on a copy of this movie! I was able to watch it again, and I must say I believe this movie is a true work of art, and an instant classic.

The adaptation from the novel to the on-screen story is changed ever so slightly (omitting some parts as most book-to-movies often do) but keeps the whole thing flowing seemlessly together, while also maintaining the substance the viewer needs to fully appreciate the film.

The acting is beyond amazing. Many people called into question Tom Cruise playing the character of Lestat (I am not a huge Tom Cruise fan either) but I can honestly say he did an amazing job with such an important role. Having Brad Pitt play alongside Cruise as the character of Louie only caused Cruise to step his game up as well. Pitt was still fairly young in this movie and he shows a dark energy about him that gelled naturally with the movie.

Who can forget the young Kirsten Dunst, as the loveable and innocent Claudia! A break-out role for the (at the time) young star that propelled her to future A-list status. (What if Leelee Sobieski had gotten the part?) Dunst plays her role so well, you do actually forget that she is just a child in the movie! Add the incredible acting by Antonio Banderas, and you do have a young all-star cast!

The story itself remains true to the novel. A tale of lonliness, friendship, immortality, loss, grief, and acceptance. This movie never over-does the story to make it more "Hollywood," they just seem to let the movie take a course of its own and let the characters do the story-telling. This movie will leave you with many questions, as well as a feeling that everything is settled and the end course has been set.

This movie is well worth every penny you spend to rent or buy it. I whole-heartedly recommend this movie for any and all movie fans! A true 5-star classic.

I <3 Lestat! I <3 this movie!.......2007-06-01

Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt dont suck in this movie so dont let them scre you off. Stays true to the book and characters. I really love Lestat but Rice is a ***** that sues her fans.

The Movie That Introduced The World to the Modern Vampire.......2007-05-20

Anne Rice created the modern vampire with her novel, and the movie did it justice. Brad Pitt is definitely what makes the movie, he plays the role of the depressed vampire Louis perfectly. This the movie also has the very young Kirsten Dunst playing the role of Claudia, and she is an amazing actress for one her age at the time. The overall film is just perfect, from location to wardrobe, it feels like a trip through time. It's just a shame that the second movie wasn't as good as this movie. The movie "Interview With the Vampire" will go down in movie history as a classic and won't be forgotten any time soon if ever.

A Masterpiece.......2007-04-10

"Interview with the Vampire" is bar none, one of the best vampire films ever made. Based on the first novel in The Vampire Chronicles, by Anne Rice...Interview is directed by Oscar winner Neil Jordan ('The Crying Game') and scripted by Rice herself. I remember the first time I saw this movie, 6 years ago, and immediately reading the first book. Not only is it a great vampire film, but it's also a terrific literary adaptation. Rice only removed things from the novel that weren't completely necessary and, in doing so, created a brilliant, passionate script. The film stars Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Antonio Banderas, and Christian Slater. Seeing these names doesn't really shout "masterpiece." Incredibly, every actor is suited very well for their role.
The film opens in modern day New Orleans, where a vampire named Louis (Pitt) has agreed to give a reporter (Slater) an interview. The story then jumps back to the late 1700's, where Louis was a 24-year-old, suicidal plantation owner who had recently lost his wife and child in childbirth. His invitation to death is open to anyone, but it is Lestat (Cruise) who accepts his offer. Lestat kills Louis and, before he dies, offers him the chance to live forever. Louis accepts. This offer means that Louis will live forever and stay eternally youthful, but must stay away from sunlight and must feast on the blood of others. Unable to take the lives of humans (something Lestat does with ease), Louis begins feasting on rats and other animals; When Louis ends up taking the life of a young girl, Lestat turns her into a vampire and she becomes Claudia (Dunst), the daughter/lover of Louis and Lestat. Louis and Claudia become a kind of Romeo & Juliet type, but they remain complete opposites. Claudia is more like Lestat, deadly and cruel...Odd, since she hates Lestat. Jumping ahead a bit, Louis and Claudia eventually end up in Europe where they meet Armand (Banderas), the self-proclaimed "oldest living vampire" and head of a theatre troupe called The Theatre de Vampyre. I don't want to say much more about the plot to avoid spoilers. When Cruise was cast as Lestat, Rice publicly critisized the decision but later recanted her comments when she saw the film. On the DVD, in the bonus features, she rants about how good Cruise was. And he is incredible, this is one of his best performances. I've only read the first book (I'm currently reading "The Vampire Lestat"), but Cruise captures this character so well. He's charismatic, good-looking, but capable of being cruel and evil as well. Pitt delivers one of his best performances too as Louis. Louis is a complex character, who needs to a complex performance to really capture him. Pitt handled that completely; Watch his eyes throughout the film and watch how they go from young and youthful to world weary and sad. Dunst, who was thirteen when she made the film (I think), also delivers a spectacular performance. Since the character begins as a child and, by the end of the film, is still a child but with an adult mind; Dunst showed incredibly maturity in the role. Few child actors could have captured the emotion she did. I can not rave enough about this movie. Vampire/Dracula movies are the most cliched and overly used stories out there, but "Interview with the Vampire" is bursting with originality. It's not a horror film, despite it's subject matter. It's really a drama and much of Louis's story is heartbreaking. The gothic look that Jordan gave the film works very well to set the tone and atmosphere of the film. Even if you're a person who despises horror films or movies about vampires, I highly recommend this movie.

GRADE: A

An erotic vampire tale!.......2007-04-07

This is one of my all-time favorite vampire movies. The cast led by Tom Cruise as the vampire Lestat, and Brad Pitt as the vampire Louis does an excellent job of bringing to life Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire. The costumes and sets are evocative of the respective eras the vampires live through, and the cinematography is lush and sensual, evoking the decadent lifestyle that Lestat leads...even Kirsten Dunst has a role here as a child vampire, and her famous line "I want some more" has been rendered immortal in movie history. The chemistry between Lestat [Cruise] & Louis [Pitt] is believable and in fact, they give one of their best dramatic performances in this movie. All in all, a cinematic treat.

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An awful DVD
Well, my girlfriend liked it...
Beautiful and strange
Comments on Blu-ray edition
confusing plot line.

The Fountain [Blu-ray]
Starring: Lorne Brass , Ellen Burstyn , Patricia Dal , Mark Margolis , and Stephen McHattie
Director: Darren Aronofsky
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ASIN: B000O7667K
Release Date: 2007-05-15

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An awful DVD.......2007-07-04

This movie was awful. No plot, poor acting and crappy effects. What makes it worse is that I bought it in high definition Blu-ray. No wonder it went so quickly from the theater to DVD. Avoid like the plague!

Well, my girlfriend liked it..........2007-06-28

I didn't really like this movie...I feel the targeted audience for this movie didn't include me. I am a very thoughtful person, but saying this movie was coherent and meaningful would be a stretch. The visuals were good...the acting was good...I just didn't enjoy it. The best way I can put it is that when the movie was over I thought to myself..."Ok...and that two hours was for what?" My girlfriend cried a few times and she said it was good...so take that any which way you will.

Beautiful and strange.......2007-06-26

I think I would have enjoyed this movie alot more if it wasn't trying so hard to be artsy. But it was enjoyable and bizarre in it's own way.
Recommended if anything to show off the blue-ray capabilities of a pretty movie.

Comments on Blu-ray edition.......2007-06-25

While many of the other reviews for The Fountain do a wonderful job of relaying the emotional context of this movie, and the elegant and dazzling cinematography that encompasses it, I'd like to take the opportunity to comment on the Blu-ray edition of this movie.

First off, for all you doubters and disbelievers (like myself before purchasing this movie), there is a HUGH difference between watching this movie in 1080p* (high definition) and 480p (standard definition). The image is much crisper, the lines that separate and define the objects in the movie are well... more defined, and it is just all around a more visually appealing experience. The movie is also in 1:85:1 ratio, so for those of you who have widescreen televisions you'll be able to enjoy a full screen non-letterboxed experience. The sound also seems much deeper and comes through my speakers crystal clear. The one downfall to the Blu-ray edition is that some of the scenes have a lot of image noise in them that I didn't notice in the standard DVD release. Although, I've seen Aronofsky deliberately create image noise in his other films (PI comes to mind) so this may be intentional.

Also of great interest to me was the modified menu for this movie. It doesn't have a traditional DVD menu. The DVD menu is completely interactive while the movie is playing. In other words, you don't have to stop and exit the movie to view the different chapters of the movie, or even view / preview the bonus material for that matter. The movie has a built in menu that allows you to switch subtitles, language, visually view chapters of the movie and jump between them, and preview the features available on the disc without ever having to stop the movie - this in an interesting diversion from the traditional DVD that has a frontend in which you preview / review the bonus material and then choose to start the movie. On this disc, the movie starts right away, and then while the movie is playing you can choose to browse the menu. To me, this is a much better viewing experience, as it avoided all the intro / commercials at the beginning of the disc, and gets you right into the movie without having to go through a half dozen menus.

As far as features go, there are many more features on the Blu-ray release than on the standard DVD release. One of these supplements is the astounding "Peter Parks montage" that takes some of the macro-photography used in the movie and sets it to a musical score; beautiful to watch, although I wish it would have been longer. There are also interviews, VFX documentaries, and storyboards that are not on the standard DVD release. Anybody who is a fan of this movie and has the hardware should put aside their doubt and get the Blu-ray edition. It's certainly worth the extra $9 I paid for it.

*The movie is 1080p, but the special features are either 480p or 480i.

confusing plot line........2007-06-12

I was very disapointed with this film. The primise is ok, man tries to save dieing wife, but there are too many 'dream sequences' that really destroy the movie. A serious and sad subject like the one tackled here are not my favorite, but other reviews gave it good marks so I tried it. the biggest disconect for me was the confusing dream scenes, they seemed to distract rather than add to the plot of the movie. I did not seem to get a better understanding of the characters from the dream sequences, but rather got bored and wished they would end. If you could return an opened DVD this one would be sent back.

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Highlander the movie was a work of art......... :)
The Original Highlander - Cult Classic
highlander
There can be only one!
Dont be scared, its a decent copy

Highlander
Starring: Christopher Lambert , Roxanne Hart , Clancy Brown , Sean Connery , and Beatie Edney
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ASIN: B00005RYL2
Release Date: 2002-04-16

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This 1986 fantasy/action thriller has since spawned two sequels, a popular syndicated TV series, numerous comic-book spinoffs, and a loyal (if somewhat oddly obsessive) following of fans. Directed by music video veteran Russell Mulcahy (which explains the dizzying camera work), the original theatrical release made hash of an intriguing story about an "Immortal" from 16th-century Scotland (Christopher Lambert) who time-leaps to modern-day America with his archenemy (Clancy Brown) in hot pursuit. It becomes a battle to the death (yes, Immortals can die), and Lambert seeks survival training from an Immortal mentor played by Sean Connery. Dazzling, energetic, and altogether confusing in its original form, the film has since been released on video, laserdisc, and DVD in this revised widescreen "director's cut," with additional footage, director and producers' commentary, a photo and artwork archive, the original trailer, and an official time line of the film's evolution from script to screen. A must for Highlander fans ... and you know who you are! --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Highlander the movie was a work of art......... :).......2007-07-03

The film is a classic and I was happy to find it. It was in great shape, was delivered quickly, and without problems. Amazon makes it all easy.

The Original Highlander - Cult Classic.......2007-07-03

1986's "Highlander" is a good science fiction movie with an exceptionally intriguing concept for a storyline, that a race of immortals live among us and are battling to the last man for an unnamed prize. The concept fueled three big screen sequels and at least two TV series. This is the movie that started it all.

The movie proceeds along parallel story arcs. In one, an antique dealer named Nash, played by Christopher Lambert, battles a series of immortal opponents in modern day New York, while attracting the attention of a curious female police scientist named Brenda (played by Roxanne Hart).

In the second story arc, a Scots Highlander named Connor MacLeod (also played by Lambert) who, after being mortally wounded in battle in 1536, discovers that he is immortal. Connor is sought out by an even older immortal named Ramirez (perfectly played by Sean Connery) who teaches him how to fight and how to avoid losing his head to another immortal. Ramirez prepares Connor for the necessarily lonely life he will have, outliving the mortal humans around him. Ramirez also prepares him for an eventual rematch with Kurgan, the evil seven-foot giant immortal who first wounded Connor in battle.

The two story arcs will come together in New York City in the present. Nash, as Connor now calls himself, finds himself falling in love with Brenda just as his old nemesis Kurgan arrives for "the Gathering", the final battle of immortals. Connor and Kurgan (played by Clancy Brown) will maneuver for a final confrontation at swordpoint that only one of them can survive.

"Highlander" was apparently strapped by a small budget that limited production values and special effects, but the producers more than made up for this with beautiful location shooting in Western Scotland, a magnificent score by QUEEN, and some well-staged action sequences. The interaction between Macleod and Ramirez is priceless, as Ramirez imparts both fighting skill and friendship to the young Macleod.

This movie is highly recommended as an exceptionally entertaining experience to science fiction fans and to fans of the later versions of this storyline.

highlander.......2007-05-12

I have seen this movie a quite a few times. It's one of my favorites. I was suprised with added scenes.

There can be only one!.......2007-05-09

I must admit that this is one of my favorite movies. I saw this when it first came out and loved it. Just imagine the premise, although some people think it is silly, back in the 80's (when I originally saw it) it was cutting edge, the concept I mean. Connor MacLeod is an immortal, who has lived for centuries, shunned by his village and hunted by some. He has outlived his true love and realizes that his gift (i.e., immortality) is a double edged sword..meaning while he lives forever, those he loves will not. Mentored by Ramirez, played by a dashing Sean Connery, Connor sets forth to simple stay alive and protect his secret. Leap forward to modern day New York an we see MacLeod is wealthy and living life as a recluse. Hunted by those who want his power, attracted to a woman who wants to learn his secret, we learn that other immortals are trying to behead him and receive the "quickening" (his immortality and power). Destined to live forever, because he can be killed and yet wake up later, with the exception of beheading of course, Connor sets out to protect his interests, his secret and maybe get the girl. What I think I liked more about the original, than the television series (which was made years later) is that Christopher Lambert has a haunted quality about him that simply takes your breath away. As he roams the Scotland countryside, and takes care of his aging wife, who he loves passionately, you realize that he will be alone forever. Although later sequels were not as good, his eyes (which seem to look into your very soul) will always leave a vivid image of someone who is well troubled and yet hopeful. But what is most powerful about this original is the cinematography...Scotland is absolutely beautiful! So rent it or purchase it, you won't be sorry.

Dont be scared, its a decent copy.......2007-03-23

After hearing several reviews of dvd versions of the film I was terrified to purchase any but went with it anyhow. I'm a film freak as well but the quality of the release is acceptable. Its not like they filmed movies back then with crystal clear High Def cameras with 7.1 speaker setups in mind! And who knows what the requirments are for a full digital restoration. You've got to cut it some slack considering the time and budget it was filmed on.

I didnt see it in the theatre so I can't make version comparisons but it is just like I remember seeing it on tv as a kid(minus a scene or two). Its a bit goofy, but its no goofier than any film from that period or any worse quality.
If you remember it from way when or are another Sean Connery fan, go with it, its worth the couple bucks. If you've never seen it then dont get it with expectations of it holding up to this years films. Overall worth what I paid!!

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It's a vampire movie
King of all Vampire and Werewolf Movies
Nice release, crisp and clean
Stunning transfer...blah movie
Terrific Blu-ray Title

Underworld - Evolution (Blu-ray)
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It's a vampire movie.......2007-06-12

I really liked the first Underworld, so I expected a lot from this one; I wasn't disappointed. The movie picked up right from where the first one ended, and moved at a quick pace through each scene with nary slow parts. They achieved this very well because the story was expounded and progressed easily along with the action sequences. This is a vampire movie, so everything is dark, and they've filtered the colors with a blue tint, and this created an eerily beautiful effect. The character development is very thin, of course most of that was taken care of in the first film. This one was did seem very linear and predictable, relying on spectacular effects and action to carry the weight of the film. But, like I said, this doesn't really mean a lot because the first movie covered everything important. Remember in the 80s where every movie had a bunch of small battles culminating in one scene where the protagonist faced off with the "big boss"? Evolution was like an extended big boss scene, only with more revelation and a bigger boss. The ending did leave room for a sequel, but also concludes everything so if they made a sequel they would have to write a new story unrelated except featuring Kate and Scott's characters. I really enjoyed this movie. If you liked the first one, this one is a no-brainer.

King of all Vampire and Werewolf Movies.......2007-04-11

It just doesnt get any better then this. If you like this genre of movie you cant miss this sequel. Amazing quality.

Nice release, crisp and clean.......2007-03-23

This is a very dark movie so I was very impressed how crisp and clean this blu-ray disk turned out. So clean the wolves looked even more fake than I remember at the theater. Very impressive audio as well. Not much colors as the movie had a blueish tint throughout. Now I can only hope they will give the 1st movie the same treatment as that is the MUCH BETTER of the two.

Stunning transfer...blah movie.......2007-02-12

I really liked the first Underworld and was looking forward to this movie (though I never got to see it in the theater); unfortunately this sequal was vastly inferior to the original. After watching the movie for a while I looked at the timer and saw that 36 minutes had passed and absolutely no plot advancement had occurred and through the whole rest of the movie it seemed that there was more time-filler action than actual plot. It's almost as if someone wrote a treatment for a movie and that Evolution was shot off of that rather than a script.

With all of that said Kate Beckinsale looks fantastic (as always) and there are some fantastic special effects/cool fight scenes in the movie that make it worth watching.

On the Blu-ray side the transfer is amazing; this ranks up with the very best video and audio I have seen/heard on the format. If only the storyline could have matched the absolutely amazing picture.

2 1/2 Stars for the actual movie and 5+ stars for the blu-ray.

Terrific Blu-ray Title.......2007-01-29

Shows the best of Blu-ray. Very fine detail, awesome sound. Sucks to be a HD-DVD fanboy, because you don't get this title (like so many other titles). I watched it on my Sony 1080p HDTV and was blown away by the clarity the HDMI cable offers with Blu-ray. I've never been a tech geek, but am proud to say I am turing into one thanks to this new form of entertainment. Blu-ray rocks!!

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A dud
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Perfection

The Fountain (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Hugh Jackman , Rachel Weisz , Ellen Burstyn , Mark Margolis , and Stephen McHattie
Director: Darren Aronofsky
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ASIN: B000OCY7VC
Release Date: 2007-05-15

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A dud.......2007-07-04

I gave it 2 stars - 1 for being in HD and a 2nd star for being a visually beautiful film. That's as far as it goes. The story is ... well what story? Well acted but ....

never given 1 star before.......2007-07-04

Confusing and disapointing.......2007-07-03

graceful.......2007-07-02

Perfection.......2007-07-01

The Fountain (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

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The Fountain (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]
Starring: Lorne Brass , Ellen Burstyn , Patricia Dal , Mark Margolis , and Stephen McHattie
Director: Darren Aronofsky
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ASIN: B000O77R6O
Release Date: 2007-05-15

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A dud.......2007-07-04

I gave it 2 stars - 1 for being in HD and a 2nd star for being a visually beautiful film. That's as far as it goes. The story is ... well what story? Well acted but ....

never given 1 star before.......2007-07-04

Confusing and disapointing.......2007-07-03

graceful.......2007-07-02

Perfection.......2007-07-01

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Excellent Movie
HD IS EXCELLENT!
Continuation of The Mummy
HD-DVD shines in The Mummy Returns
HD review

The Mummy Returns [HD DVD]
Starring: Alun Armstrong , Brendan Fraser , Arnold Vosloo , John Hannah , and Patricia Velasquez
Director: Stephen Sommers
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ASIN: B000KN7BIG
Release Date: 2007-01-16

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Excellent Movie.......2007-06-22

Excellent idea that probably came from the 1950's attempts to put this kind of movie together. However, our era's special effects makes this movie work wonderfully. Story is pretty good. There are some bumps in the telling of the story, but it all evens out. Good action sequences. Some of the characters you wish were smarter, but overall good job. I have watched it several times and will again in the future.

HD IS EXCELLENT!.......2007-05-21

This is a good movie and to add HD makes it even better. The clarity and sound is outstanding. HD is the best thing that has happened to movies in years.

Continuation of The Mummy.......2007-04-28

The sequel to the movie The Mummy. The story is set in 1933, approximately 9 years after the events of the first film. Rick O'Connell is now married to Evelyn and the couple has settled in London, where they are raising their 8-year-old son Alex. The corpse of Imhotep is resurrected in the British Museum, and Imhotep returns to the world again determined to gain immortality. Although, this time another force has also been set loose in the world... a creature of the darkest rituals of ancient Egyptian mysticism, who is even more powerful than Imhotep. When these two forces clash, the fate of the world will hang in the balance, sending the O'Connells on a desperate race to save the world from an unspeakable evil, and rescue their son before it is too late. Overall, I thought that the first movie was better how ever the plot was developed nicely in the second and the continuation of the characters is always a good thing.

HD-DVD shines in The Mummy Returns.......2007-04-03

Like "The Mummy" in HD-DVD, the added depth of color and resolution make this HD-DVD one to own -- and one to show off assuming your HDTV is up to it. The contrasts and colors are spectacular and there is detail everywhere.

Not to mention it's just a fun story -- well told, well acted, well directed and certainly made with more than enough production money. And Brendan Fraser/Rachel Weisz are just so cute.

HD review.......2007-03-08

I liked to see the movie in HighDefinition, good sharp colors.
It was my first HD movie so we will see how the others are.
So far so good.

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Love the Phantom
Mr. Walker!
My boys picked this out and we all loved it
Comic
Loved it

The Phantom
Starring: Billy Zane , Kristy Swanson , Treat Williams , Catherine Zeta-Jones , and James Remar
Director: Simon Wincer
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ASIN: B00000ILBM
Release Date: 1999-05-25

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This plain-vanilla version of the old Lee Falk comic strip stars Billy Zane as a 1930s incarnation of the Phantom, an African-based, masked hero whose forefathers have all donned the costume at one time or another. Sworn to crush evil, the Phantom leaves his jungle lair to venture to New York, where he takes on a charming but criminal mastermind (Treat Williams). There's no oomph to this film at all. The very capable director Simon Wincer (Phar Lap) seems to be working with a leaden production and an inferior talent pool behind the camera. The talent in front of the camera do their best, but it isn't enough. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Love the Phantom.......2007-05-23

I wish there could be a sequel. Love the Phantom and his gang.

Mr. Walker!.......2007-03-16

Oh Ghost Who Walks! What way to kill a potential series. Zane is great as the Phantom. However, they should have stuck to his origins as written by the creator and not come up with a weak "rule the world" with mystic skulls story. It would have been more exciting to see how he gave up fame and love to become the Phantom when his Father died....and to explain his "Mr. Walker" alter ego...not to mention his other traits and qualities.

My boys picked this out and we all loved it.......2007-03-08

Ok , so this isn't the best movie ever made , it's still one slam bang adventure movie that even though it has some places that might not be kid friendly, is still a great family action movie. Billy Zane and Kristy Swanson make a nice couple and Treat Williams is one bad guy that you can't wait to see get what he should. All in all a very good , but not great action movie for the whole family

Comic .......2007-01-30

Based on the comic it was good. A little bit corny but the scenery was awesome!

Loved it.......2007-01-23

My two year-old boy loves this movie - he even seems to find it humorous. Something about the man in the purple body suit ... I like it a lot, too - good thing since we watch it about 4 times a week or more. I like it because a. the violence is minimal and mostly either off screen or just silly - one villian falls in a shark infested moat - but the camera doesn't dwell on it. b. lots of planes, trucks and boats, a horse and a dog - which Nathan likes. c. Finally, it is funny! Treat Williams as Xander Drax is very funny, in a comic-booky way - and so is Billy Zane, as the Phantom. CZ Jones makes a good villianess, too. All in all, I think the casting is excellent, and the scenary is beautiful.

This is a good movie for kids and for the adults who have to watch the movies with them! I hope there will be a sequel.

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SUBLIME
wasn't disapointed
House of the Fulci zombie!
Fulci Lives
My Favorite Fulci FIlm (so Far)

The House By The Cemetery
Starring: Silvia Collatina , Carlo De Mejo , Giovanni De Nava , Daniela Doria , and Ranieri Ferrara
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ASIN: B000059PPN
Release Date: 2001-05-22

Customer Reviews:

SUBLIME.......2007-06-20

THIS IS THE MASTERPIEACE OF LUCIO FULCI EVERYTHING IS MARVELOUS IT IS BLOODY CREEPY SCARY AND DISTURBING AT ALL THE MUSIC IS FANTASTIC WE CAN SEE THIS MOVIE AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN SO GOOD

wasn't disapointed .......2007-05-08

i wasnt expecting a whole lot from this one , already having a few of fulci's other zombie movies . they're all kind of guilty pleasures , i guess. this wasnt bad

House of the Fulci zombie!.......2007-01-29

I am proud to say I have seen about every zombie movie that at least I'm aware of. With over at least a hundred zombie movies to my viewing credit from all over the globe over the last forty years. I can say that this is
one of my more favored picks. I'm not sure why. This movie is not particularly frightening per say. But it does have a beautiful eerie quality that sometimes get's lost with new cinema. Fulci is known as the godfather of gore, and out of all of his several zombie movies, this is my favorite.
I appreciated the asthetic camera angles and the storyline was not bad.
True it can be a bit campy, and somewhat slow. But in the context of the times, and it being a laregly italian film, I thought it stood on it's own. I even bought a t-shirt of the movie. If you enjoy Fulci's brand of zombie gore, I do suggest giving this one a try.
If you do not like slower paced zombie films then I'd avoid it.

But trust me...I have seen alot worse...even from Fulci.

Fulci Lives .......2006-11-06

Lucio Fulci is one of the best Italian directors right next to Argento(my favorite), and the Bavas. Besides gore he has done giallo(New York Ripper), fantasy(Conquest), and action(Contraband). House by the Cemetery is in his top 4 along with City of the Living Dead, Zombie, and The Beyond. He will always be in my heart. Now onto the review.
House by the Cemetery is about a family who moves into a house in New England which used to belong to DR. Fruedstein , who is now using dead peoples cells to stay alive. Many murders occur in the house up until the disturbing ending.
Gore-good amount.the quality is also nice.we have a knife through the back of the head, a decapitation which begins with a brutal throat slashing, a store dummy that has its head cut off and for some reason bleeds?, a woman stabbed repeatedly with a fireplace poker(blood squirts everywhere), a stabbed bat, a throat ripping, a severed hand, a nasty view of dead bodies with organs and dripping blood, and some other things.
plot-good for a fulci film
sound-nothing wrong
picture- have seen better
extras-not loaded but some nice stuff like trailers and stills
overall- a great movie and purchase. just be sure to get the anchor bay version because it is the most uncut. see ya.

My Favorite Fulci FIlm (so Far).......2006-09-18

I have Zombi and then I picked up this flick (House by the Cemetary). I liked House...better than Zombi. It just had a better story and acting, but, like Zombi, had great gore for it's time. It does have an annoying bratty little blond boy in it, but adds it the films campyness. I wasn't really impressed with ZOMBI, but figured I'd give another Fulci flick a try..glad I did=gonna check out more of them in the future..

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