No Looking Back

Starring:Shari Albert, Jon Bon Jovi, Connie Britton, Blythe Danner, Marcia DeBonis, Kathleen Doyle, Jennifer Esposito, Leah Gray, Kevin Heffernan, Lauren Holly, Ellen McElduff, Susan May Pratt, Stuart Rudin, Nick Sandow, Glenn D. Sanford, Mark Schulte, John Ventimiglia, Kaili Vernoff, Welker White
Studio: Polygram USA Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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The third film in writer-director-actor Edward Burns's "Long Island Trilogy" is in some ways the slightest of the three, and that's a blessing and a curse. By keeping things spare, Burns is able to focus on the simple, honest humanity of his story, which centers on the emotional dilemma of Claudia (Lauren Holly), a small-town waitress whose engagement to blue-collar Michael (Jon Bon Jovi) is challenged when old flame Charlie (Burns) returns after an extended absence. Their shared history includes an abortion that left Claudia feeling abandoned and resentful, and for good reason, given Charlie's reputation for self-involved aloofness.

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The third film in writer-director-actor Edward Burns's "Long Island Trilogy" is in some ways the slightest of the three, and that's a blessing and a curse. By keeping things spare, Burns is able to focus on the simple, honest humanity of his story, which centers on the emotional dilemma of Claudia (Lauren Holly), a small-town waitress whose engagement to blue-collar Michael (Jon Bon Jovi) is challenged when old flame Charlie (Burns) returns after an extended absence. Their shared history includes an abortion that left Claudia feeling abandoned and resentful, and for good reason, given Charlie's reputation for self-involved aloofness.

Customer Reviews:

Edward Burns Box Set.......2006-11-04

I have been waiting years for this affordable release. The only thing that could have made me happier would be the release of a soundtrack for No Looking Back.

The Brothers McMullen is not my favorite movie. In my opinion, it is the weakest of the three. The acting is ok, the story line is predictable, and the characters just don't pull you in and make you care a whole lot about them. She's the One is much better.

But, my favorite is No Looking Back. Jon Bon Jovi does a great job in this film! He once again proves that some music stars CAN cross the bridge into acting. All of the actors are able to make you care about them and the outcome of the dilema that makes up the backbone of the movie. The music (Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa, Sheryl Crow) sets a tone that is accentuated by the cinematography. You can practically feel the chill in the air at the beginning of the movie when the camera's eye scans the "Jersey Shore". The bleakness of the background is representative of the despair felt by the characters.

I wholeheartedly recommend this box set if for nothing more than to see No Looking Back. Which, by the way, had previously cost more to purchase on its own than the box set is now. My advice, when it comes in--grab a blanket, pop the DVD in the machine and then curl up on the couch to watch it. It's one of those movies you won't soon forget!

Reminded me of home*.......2006-06-30

I have been reading some of the reviews on this movie and I agree with all who thought the film was great. I didn't see anything missing other than a good fistfight scene between Michael and Charlie once Michael knew he and Claudia spent the night together.

The cast did an excellent job and the town this movie was filmed in reminded me of home. I'm a native of NJ and having filmed this movie at one of the Jersey shores was very real in the fact that its cold and rainy alot of the time. Many of the scenes actualized how the day to day grind and "comfortable" feeling life can be at times. The characters depicted real choices we all have for a different, yet uncertain path or stay in the "known". The scene at the laundromat is exactly how they look back home and the row houses and even the town diners. Ed Burns is awesome and really put alot of thought into making this movie be as realistic as possible for the location he chose to film it in.

I adore Jon Bon Jovi and even met him at Seaside Heights, NJ many years ago before he was ever famous and he was sweet and talented then as he is now as an actor.

KUDOS!!

Very enjoyable film & a MUST SEE for any Jon Bon Jovi fan!.......2006-01-05

The title of my review says it all. I enjoyed the movie and the cast did an excellent job. I'm delighted to own this film.

A Favorite.......2005-12-07

This is one of my favorite movies. I love the music and the story. While it's no longer available for individual sale you can still get it in the boxed set. Stores From Long Island: 3 films by Edward Burns. For just a few dollars more than the used price of one DVD you can get 3 great movies.

real life movie.......2005-08-04

a fragile sentimental situation, the cold and damp atlantic NE weather, the feeling that your future hangs on someone's else decision, a small town...

I've been there, and this movie captures all the above perfectly. With the help of a haunting soundtrack rediscovering (discovering?) unknown classics like Patti Scialfa dishing out rumble doll just like if it was one of Bruce's gem. A movie to watch alone, on a late Sunday afternoon

Battle Athletes Victory, Vol. 5: No Looking Back

Average customer rating:

Yes, its a must have

Battle Athletes Victory, Vol. 5: No Looking Back
Starring: Animated
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Battle Athletes Victory, Vol. 4: Spaceward Ho!
Battle Athletes Victory, Vol. 7: The Last Dance
Battle Athletes Victory, Vol. 6: Willpower
Battle Athletes Victory #3: Tragedy & Triumph
Battle Athletes Victory #2: Doubt and Conflict

ASIN: B00000JSIJ
Release Date: 1999-09-14

Description

Akari and her teammates have struggled to win enough events to qualify for the Cosmo Beauty competition, but fortunately, they are finally coming together as a team. Meanwhile Lahri, the reigning Cosmo Beauty, crushes Jessie, Akar's old rival, during the competition! Jessie's body can take the punishment, but can her spirit? Not everyone can make it to the next level, so there is no time for regrets!

Customer Reviews:

Yes, its a must have.......2000-07-02

This series is too amazing! subtitles good always and story line gets more in dept. sortta sad at parts but HEY.. its so worth it for the sweet price from amazon.

Average customer rating:

Edward Burns Box Set
Reminded me of home*
Very enjoyable film & a MUST SEE for any Jon Bon Jovi fan!
A Favorite
real life movie

No Looking Back
Starring: Shari Albert , Jon Bon Jovi , Connie Britton , Blythe Danner , and Marcia DeBonis
Manufacturer: Polygram USA Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004YA1F
Release Date: 2000-10-17

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Customer Reviews:

Edward Burns Box Set.......2006-11-04

Reminded me of home*.......2006-06-30

Very enjoyable film & a MUST SEE for any Jon Bon Jovi fan!.......2006-01-05

The title of my review says it all. I enjoyed the movie and the cast did an excellent job. I'm delighted to own this film.

A Favorite.......2005-12-07

real life movie.......2005-08-04

Charlie Rose with James Rubin; Ed Burns (March 27, 1998)

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Charlie Rose with James Rubin; Ed Burns (March 27, 1998)

Manufacturer: Charlie Rose
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Description

First, an interview with Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs, James Rubin, who discusses foreign policy and reform of rogue nations as it relates to volatile regions such as the Middle East, Rwanda and Bosnia. Then, an interview with filmmaker and actor Ed Burns who discusses his new film No Looking Back, which he considers his most autobiographical film to date.

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