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The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection

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Assault on Reason
I adored this movie, absolutely mad about it.
Well worth the 32 year wait
Still making money off of Big Edie & Little Edie?
The Beales revealed

The Beales of Grey Gardens - Criterion Collection
Director: Albert Maysles , and David Maysles
Manufacturer: Criterion
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My Life at Grey Gardens: 13 Months and Beyond

ASIN: B000IY02W4
Release Date: 2006-12-05

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The 1975 cinema vérité classic Grey Gardens, which captured in remarkable close-up the lives of the eccentric recluses and cousins to Jackie Onassis, Big and Little Edie Beale, in their decrepit East Hampton mansion, has spawned everything from a midnight-movie cult following to a Broadway musical remake an upcoming Hollywood adaptation. Now, Albert and David Maysles have revisited their landmark documentary with a sequel of sorts, culled from hours of never-before-seen footage recently found in the filmmakers' vaults.

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Assault on Reason.......2007-06-24

Showing up 30 years after the original, and undoubtedly here to capitalize on the smash Broadway play and upcoming fictional feature film, "The Beales of Grey Gardens" scoops up whatever was left on the editing room floor, puts them together like links of sausage and calls itself a movie. That's fine, they have some decent material here, but still this experiment of filming Jackie O's reclusive, deranged relatives is nothing more than a prehistoric "Osbournes". To its credit it feels much more organic as it is not burdened by MTV style editing or staged feuds with their neighbors. We just sit around and watch crazy people sink further and further into their own messed up world. Of course it is entertaining, but as a movie it doesn't really work. For a comedy it just isn't funny enough and for a tragedy it just isn't sad enough. How can we feel sad for these people, ignorance is bliss, as they say, and Big Edie and Little Edie are both more than stocked up in both departments.

I think a main theme here is taking yourself out of civilized society and entering an alternate reality. My hatred of people is well documented, but I am at least smart enough to surround myself with them for the sake of my own mental health. And so while I admit that I had a lot of fun at their expense I must emphasize the point that I am not judging them. How could I considering that my apartment looks like the Unabomber lives there, and that I eat ice cream out of the carton, and that I sit around prattling off conspiracy theories. Then again, I never danced around in front of my mother singing show tunes. And I certainly never burned a hole in my house and then had a raccoon come and take up residence within it. So like that trip to see the crazy old aunt nobody talks to anymore this trip begins to wear thin about an hour in.

With very few people around to stop their wild-eyed pontifications they just went on believing their own version of the truth. This becomes painfully apparent when Little Edie begins equating alcohol to "orgies" and "exploding livers". Later she rails against private and public property in the same rant, quite obviously not knowing the difference. It is my theory that when men go crazy they direct it outward, but when women go crazy everything is directed inward, and this is a perfect example. Little Edie means and does no harm to anybody else, but you listen to her talk for five minutes and you realize that this is one lost little girl. The film fails because, like Spike lee's "Next Movement", you really can't turn deleted scenes into a movie. They were deleted for a reason, not to mention that it is near impossible to create a narrative structure out of leftovers. **1/2

I adored this movie, absolutely mad about it........2007-06-11

Everyone else has already said how wonderful the "new" footage, how beautiful the scenery, how in-depth the exploration...I agree with them all. I adore this film and am so grateful it has been made available (I would have taken it as raw footage). I just wanted to mention that the subtitles are way off in many, many places. I'm from Long Island, a native speaker of the LI accent, and I've seen Grey Gardens probably around 500 times. I know what they're saying and it is not what is printed in the subtitles much of the time. Perhaps whoever did the subtitles is not a LI native. It's not really a complaint, but if you really want to know what they're saying you just have to listen closely and let your ear guide you, because if you take your info from the subtitles, it sometimes alters the actual meaning of what they're saying. I hope this helps someone--it's my good deed for the day.

Well worth the 32 year wait.......2007-06-09

Though I had watched "Grey Gardens" at least 2000 times since 1975, last fall, I went to the Castro Theater in San Francisco to see the new print of it with an audience for the first time since the Bouvier-Beales were introduced to me in '75.

That night, an appearance by Jerry Torre was incentive for me to see "Grey Gardens" on the big screen. I had just purchased the Broadway cast album and the song "Jerry loves the way I do my corn" was repeating in my brain as I waited in the long line to get into the theater.

Over 30 years of viewing, the Maysles film had made the Beales virtual friends of mine. Once upon a time, when I said that "Grey Gardens" was my favorite film, nobody had heard of it.

I did not know that a second feature would follow the interview with the "Marble Fawn".

As Ms. Beale pranced through the yard singing "You Ought to be in Pictures," my heart felt as though I was visiting an old friend.

As true today as it was in 1975, you'll either be fascinated or repelled by "The Beales of Grey Gardens." I now have two favorite films.

One thing is certain: you'll never forget them.

Al, if you're reading this - thank you!

Still making money off of Big Edie & Little Edie?.......2007-05-22

As a great fan of Big Edie & Little Edie I was naturally delighted to see the new footage. However, after reading Lois Wright's book about the 13 months that she actually lived with the Beales' in which she reveals that the Maysles agreed to give them 40% of the profits, but yet they were starving during the Premiere and while it was showing at theaters. The Maysles promised to pay their grocery bill, which they did not, and soon after the grocer cut off their credit. At Big Edie's funeral, Little Edie was upset that they were even there - they were made to stand at the back of the funeral service & denied permission to attend the graveside service. I do not know what the ultimate outcome was & if indeed they honored their agreement to give the Beales their 40%. But, back to "The Beales of Grey Gardens" I was as captivated as much, if not more so, than the first film. I think the footage was more revealing and showed a more unvarnished version of the Beales, which endeared me even more to these two incredible entertaining, intelligent, witty & enchanting ladies.

The Beales revealed.......2007-03-08

The "Beales of Grey Gardens" brings home the story of Big Edie and Little Edie as introduced in the original "Greygardens". It is very helpful to view "Greygardens" first because it provides the background for the more in-depth presentation of their relationship and history.

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FAST shipping!
One of the all-time classics!
murder by death kills with laughs!
Star Studded Spoof
A Wonderful Spoof

Murder by Death
Starring: Eileen Brennan , Truman Capote , James Coco , Peter Falk , and Alec Guinness
Director: Robert Moore
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B00005RDRO
Release Date: 2001-12-18

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Neil Simon wrote this 1976 spoof in which virtually every famous fictional detective of the 1930s and 1940s congregate at the home of a mysterious fellow (Truman Capote) to try and solve the mystery of who's trying to kill them all. Simon's jokes are mostly obvious, and the film's real appeal is the clever concept matched with fine--sometimes legendary--actors. Peter Falk plays a very Bogart-like Sam Spade equivalent, James Coco is a Hercule Poirot wannabe, Peter Sellers does a Charlie Chan bit, David Niven and Maggie Smith are reflections of Nick and Nora.... You get the picture. Lighthearted and silly, this is cotton-candy comedy for the cast as well as viewers. --Tom Keogh

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FAST shipping!.......2007-05-18

Good price - got here in GREAT time, even with super saver shipping... The movie is hysterical and timeless.

One of the all-time classics!.......2007-03-27

My daughter and I have loved this movie since she was little and we still catch ourselves quoting our favorite lines from the movie! It is such a great spoof on old detective movies and there are so many of our favorite, big stars in it! It is really a fun movie!

murder by death kills with laughs!.......2007-02-26

murder by death has to be one of the best movies made
in the 70's. it seems nobody ever mentions this movie.
written by neil simon it's just as funny as the odd
couple. one liners just keep coming. the casting is
just brilliant. peter falk, davin niven, peter sellers
alec guiness and truman capote make this a classic!
of course the surprise ending is still a surprise even
after the movie ends! i love it! highly recommended.

Star Studded Spoof.......2007-02-25

A rich millionaire invites the greatest living detectives to his castle (complete with fog, lightning and rain etc) for dinner - and a murder. The surviving detective who figures it out is promised one million dollars.
OK, so it is not the plot or the inherently stagey nature of the movie that is classic - but the mixing of such a fine ensemble cast. A brilliant cast play similes of literatures great detectives - Peter Falk playing Bogart's Sam Spade crossed with Columbo (Sam Diamond in the movie), David Niven playing The Thin Man, Peter Sellers playing Charlie Chan (Wang in the movie), and Agatha Christies Poirot and Marples give rise to the hysterically monikered Milo Perrier and Miss Marbles. Add to that the iconic Truman Capote as the millionaire, and Alec Guinness as the blind butler as well as various sidekicks, and you have possibly the biggest set of scenery chewers crammed into one dining room.
The jokes are thick and fast, always farcical, but never straying too far into slapstick. Any misses are quickly forgiven as the next joke comes along.
Predictably perhaps the ending is not entirely satisfactory - a simple but clever ending would have been more effective than the over elaborate series of revelations which don't quite tie up. But lets face it, when you're having this much fun, who cares.
The 91 minute running time makes this a satisfactorily tight little movie that is ideal for a rainy Sunday evening...

A Wonderful Spoof.......2007-02-16

I first saw this movie as a young man, and I was amazed at the sheer number of first-rate acting talent it contained. With stars like: Peter Falk, David Niven, Peter Seller and Alec Guinness (to name a few) this movie should have been a more mainstream success, but sadly remains a cult-classic. The main appeal of this film, comes in the form of it's spoofing of the Detective drama, and the methods of classic TV and Movie sleuths. If you are fond of movies like "Scarey Movie," then you should enjoy this one. The script and acting are top-notch, especially the characterization of Detective Wong, by Peter Sellers. If you like Charlie Chan, Sam Spade, or the Thin Man movies, you will easily appreciate the humor and repect the writer give to the story. It is especially funny, seeing these loner detectives trying to tell each other how to solve a case. Even if you don't favor the realm of crime drama, there is more than enough goofy sight gags and slapstick comedy to appeal to most anyone. I hope you enjoy!

The Others (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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A Brilliant Haunted House Film...but the Dialogue is Extremely Soft
Will Give You the Willies
Terrifying
the twist makes the movie
A truly unique ghost story!

The Others (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Starring: Keith Allen , Renée Ashershon , Christopher Eccleston , Michelle Fairley , and Nicole Kidman
Director: Alejandro Amenábar
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Release Date: 2002-05-14

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A welcome throwback to the spooky traditions of Jack Clayton's The Innocents and Robert Wise's The Haunting, Alejandro Amenábar's The Others favors atmosphere, sound, and suggestion over flashy special effects. Set in 1945 on a fog-enshrouded island off the British coast, the film begins with a scream as Grace (Nicole Kidman) awakens from some unspoken horror, perhaps arising from her religiously overprotective concern for her young children, Anne (Alakina Mann) and Nicholas (James Bentley). The children are hypersensitive to light and have lived in a musty manor with curtains and shutters perpetually drawn. With Grace's husband presumably lost at war, this ominous setting perfectly accommodates a sense of dreaded expectation, escalating when three strangers arrive in response to Grace's yet-unposted request for domestic help. Led by housekeeper Mrs. Mills (Fionnula Flanagan), this mysterious trio is as closely tied to the house's history as Grace's family is--as are the past occupants seen posthumously posed in a long-forgotten photo album.

With her justly acclaimed performance, Kidman maintains an emotional intensity that fuels the film's supernatural underpinnings. And while Amenábar's pacing is deliberately slow, it befits the tone of penetrating anxiety, leading to a twist that extends the story's reach from beyond the grave. Amenábar unveiled a similarly effective twist in his Spanish thriller Open Your Eyes (remade by Cameron Crowe as Vanilla Sky), but where that film drew debate, The Others is finely crafted to provoke well-earned goose bumps and chills down the spine. --Jeff Shannon

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Screen sensation Nicole Kidman (MOULIN ROUGE, EYES WIDE SHUT) delivers an utterly unforgettable performance in this scary and stylish suspense thriller. While awaiting her husband's return from war, Grace (Kidman) and her two young children live an unusually isolated existence behind the locked doors and drawn curtains of a secluded island mansion. Then, after three mysterious servants arrive and it becomes chillingly clear that there is far more to his house than can be seen, Grace finds herself in a harrying fight to save her children and keep her sanity. Acclaimed by critics everywhere, the unpredictable twists and turns of this compelling hit will keep you guessing as it keeps you riveted to the edge of your seat!

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A Brilliant Haunted House Film...but the Dialogue is Extremely Soft.......2007-07-05

Luckily I saved my VHS tape which has normal, evenly recorded dialogue and music and effects. I can't watch the dvd any longer because of the awful audio. The character's lines are incredibly faint and soft.
I wonder if they do it on purpose with some dvd's, making the dialogue so quiet that you need to crank your tv volume up a great deal. Then comes a deafening sound effect (or part of the film score, or a scream, etc) and it shakes the house.

That one negative being said, this is one of my favorite old fashioned, haunted house films. It is genuinely frightening. And the scares aren't cheap tricks or gimmicks that we've become used to from Hollywood. This film is a refeshing change from the usual junk that calls itself a horror movie but never really gets under your skin or genuinely creeps you out.

The atmosphere, acting, script, cinematography, score, and direction are wonderful. If you like brilliant, creepy ghost movies like The Innocents, The Changeling, and The Haunting (1963), then this is for you. Watch it at night in total darkness. I dare you.

Will Give You the Willies.......2007-05-28

This is a welcome throwback to honest-to-goodness thrillers - no gore, just psychological spookieness. No senseless nudity, foul language or gouged eyeballs here - but fear reminiscent of the George C. Scott thriller, "The Changeling" or more recently, "The Sixth Sense."

Nicole Kidman's acting is so impressive, as is the acting of the entire cast, you will find yourself on the edge of your seat. Set in post World War II England, Kidman's character, Grace, lives in a large mansion on a posh estate. Her two children, Anne and Nicholas, suffer from a rare genetic anomoly that makes them sensitive to light beyond that of a strong lamp. Pure sunlight - even ambient light can raise blisters on their skin and ala Dracula, will kill them.

Grace pines over her missing husband who never returned from battling the Germans, yet is not a confirmed MIA or KIA casualty. She finds herself housebound, unable to mingle with anyone in polite society or travel anywhere out of fear for her children's safety.

Acustomed to being without electricity during the German bombardments throughout the war, Grace has decided to leave the luxury turned off, depending on heavy curtains to block out the light during the day and using oil lamps at night.

Grace tells her 3 house servants that her daughter, Anne, has a vivid imagination who tells of ghastly eyeless women and an invisible boy named Victor. Grace repeatedly punishes Anne for lying... but soon she realizes there really might be 'others' living in the house with them.

Whispering voices, creaky floors and other things that go bump in the night have you on your mental toes to figure out who might be dead, who might be alive and if one or more of the characters is just plain nuts and imagining the whole thing.

I must admit, this is not my favorite genre. I do not belive there are earth-bound spirits of the previously living people walking around in people's homes - so it's not like at the end when all the loose ends got tied up that I had chills going up my spine - but if you had an experience like that with "The Sixth Sense" or "The Changeling," this movie will not disappoint.

Having an intelligent storyline, superb acting and all devoid of rampant sex and toilet humor is a welcome relief compared to most movie fare coming out of today's Hollywood. While there are many scene changes in the large manor, the closed rooms and constant darkness and chiaroscuro lighting give the viewer a very claustrophobic feeling to the point you feel Grace's almost psychotic desperation and feeling of being trapped. Even the few moments when you see her outside the manor, the dense, eerie fog furthers the trapped sensation of the viewer and the characters.

The acting of Alakina Mann (Anne) and James Bentley (Nicholas) cannot be understated in making this more of an experience than a film. Much of Kidman's acting shines through in the scenes in which she is by herself, panicking in fear and desperation. This is one of those films that truly highlights the depth of her acting acumen.

Terrifying.......2007-05-26

This is a clever, terrifying movie. I hate scary movies but this one is smart. Nicole Kidman and the children (Alakina Mann and James Bentley) are wonderful.

the twist makes the movie.......2007-05-17

Fortunately, I lost interest in this movie after the first 20 minutes, so I wasnt paying attention and was able to appreciate the twist without forethought.

The movie seemed like a boring stage play. None of the characters were that fascinating. The atmospheric horror and dread never built. If I compared this film to 6th sense I'd give it 1 star.

A truly unique ghost story!.......2007-04-28

I love atmospheric ghost stories, and some of my favorites are The Changeling, The Haunting, Burnt Offerings etc. The Others is one such atmospheric horror movie with enough plot twists to keep you guessing almost right till the end. Yes, the movie tends to be a tad too long and plodding in the first half, but if you're patient, and just try to pay close attention to all the details, the rewards more than make up for the slow start. Nicole Kidman shines in her role as the overprotective & obsessive mother, and the two kids who play her children do justice to their roles as well ,coming off as creepy and innocent at the same time. I won't delve into the actual plot as it will only spoil one's viewing experience but I will definitely recommend this movie for those atmospheric horror movie buffs who love unexpected twists, and an intelligent ghost story!

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HD DVD gives film rich upgrade
Better than I expected
great movie for multiple viewing
Wonderful!
A classic movie with a great cast!

Out of Sight (Collector's Edition)
Starring: George Clooney , Jim Robinson , Mike Malone (II) , Donna Frenzel , and Manny Suárez
Director: Steven Soderbergh , and Charles Kiselyak
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ASIN: 0783229402
Release Date: 2006-04-18

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Out of Sight scored critical raves, but its title sums up the theatrical fate of Steven Soderbergh's coolly comic crime caper and misfit romance based on Elmore Leonard's novel. But this is the sort of buried treasure home video was created to rescue.

George Clooney comes into his own as a leading man in the role of inveterate bank robber Jack Foley. Incarcerated, he uses another inmate's prison break as a cover for his own escape. Waiting for him, according to plan, is his partner, Buddy (Ving Rhames). Also waiting for him, not according to plan, is federal agent Karen Sisco (the ravishing Jennifer Lopez). She finds herself disarmed in more ways than one when she is deposited in the getaway car's trunk with Jack. But that doesn't stop her from joining the task force created to capture him, while he plans "one last heist."

Out of Sight is a rich, entertaining film, stylish without being showy, faithful to the integrity of Leonard's potent dialogue and quirky characters, and seamlessly acted by a dream ensemble. Standouts include Albert Brooks as convicted insider trader Richard Ripley, who while in prison brags to the wrong people that he has $5 million in uncut diamonds hidden in his house; Don Cheadle as Maurice (don't call him "Snoopy") Miller, with whom Jack warily teams up to steal said diamonds; Dennis Farina as Karen's protective father (his idea of a birthday gift is a Sig-Hauer .38); and, in unbilled cameos, Michael Keaton, reprising his Jackie Brown role as FBI agent Ray Nicolet, and Samuel L. Jackson.

If you liked Get Shorty and Jackie Brown, you'll find this, well, Out of Sight. --Donald Liebenson

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Out of Sight was one of the best movies of 1998, but ironically this superior crime comedy was a box-office disappointment. Fortunately the movie can enjoy a long life on home video, where it can be savored by anyone who missed its original release. Making his best film since 1989's sex, lies, and videotape, director Steven Soderbergh pays tribute to the signature wit and intricacy of Elmore Leonard's novel, brilliantly adapted by Scott Frank, the gifted screenwriter who previously adapted Leonard's Get Shorty. The movie's a prime showcase for the talent and chemistry of George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, respectively playing a career bank robber who's escaped from jail and the federal agent who falls for his charms while tracking him down. Soderbergh directs with confident visual flair, shifting time- lines (à la Pulp Fiction) to weave together subplots and maintain vivid focus on Leonard's splendid characters and smooth-as-silk dialogue. While the sexy repartée between Clooney and Lopez recalls the vintage interplay of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Ving Rhames and Steve Zahn add ample comic relief as Clooney's accomplices. Dennis Farina is memorable as Lopez's father, and Albert Brooks is almost unrecognizable as a Wall Street crook whose mansion--and a cache of uncut diamonds--provides the setting for the film's climactic caper. As orchestrated by Soderbergh, the film offers a feast of plot twists and surprises, but it never loses track of its delightful characters and the clever wit that brings them so vividly to life. The Collector's Edition DVD includes commentary by Soderbergh, deleted scenes, production notes, theatrical trailers, and more. --Jeff Shannon

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HD DVD gives film rich upgrade.......2007-06-17

Out of Sight is one of my favorite Clooney flicks- George Clooney in an Elmore Leonard flick with the typical set of convoluted characters in both high and low places is a fun film. The Universal HD-DVD is gorgeous! The rich colors of Miami pop on my big screen tv at 1080i and remind me why I can't be bothered to spend $10 per ticket to go to a theater anymore!
I liked the fact that Universal doesn't clutter up the disk with any annoying intros that you can't fast forward through- Warner Brothers does that.

Better than I expected.......2007-05-02

I first saw this movie in a cheap second-run theater in Columbus, Ohio, where nothing else I remotely wanted to see was playing. On the way in, I was highly skeptical about the combined talents of Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney.

On the way out, I was hailing Clooney as the new Cary Grant, and had a fresh appreciation for Lopez' charms. This sharp, clever film offers a host of pleasures--suspense, romance, and some witty dialogue. The story is not always told chronologically, but the narrative quirkiness adds to the movie's appeal.

After seeing Out of Sight, I started to seek out all of director Steven Soderbergh's movies, and have found almost all of them as consistently entertaining.

great movie for multiple viewing.......2007-04-09

I saw this movie for umpteenth time just recently (my seventh, I think). George Clooney (Good Night, Good Luck,
O Brother, Where Art Thou?) is delicious in it, Jennifer Lopez (The Wedding Planner, Selena) proves her rising star power, and Steven Soderberg (The Good German, Ocean's Eleven) as a director manages to delight, as always. This movie never ages and the jokes never become old. I could watch it over and over and be entertained.

Wonderful!.......2007-04-04

One of George Clooney's best movies! The chemistry between George and Jennifer Lopez is wonderful and the dialogue is crisp and clean. A lot of sexual tension between them and they pull it off wonderfully!

Oh, and the bathtub scene with George is not to be missed!

Great movie!!

A classic movie with a great cast!.......2007-01-16

Author Elmore "Dutch" Leonard has written over forty novels in about as many years, most of which have been turned into feature films. To my knowledge, only four of his crime thrillers have been turned into successful movies: 52 Pick-up, Get Shorty, Jackie Brown, and Out of Sight. Whatever the magic is that Mr. Leonard puts into each of his books, few directors are able to capture it on screen. The same thing can be said for the novels by Stephen King. Only a handful of well-made movies come to mind. When the magic is captured, it's a truly amazing experience to behold in the arena of movie making. Out of Sight, starring George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, is one of these rare experiences where everything comes together perfectly. The director, Steven Soderbergh, and screenplay writer, Scott Frank, were able to stay true to Leonard's words, as well as being able to transfer the heart and soul of the story to the big screen. Though it seems like few people actually saw this film when it was released theatrically, this is the movie that I think made major stars out of Clooney and Lopez, not to mention boosting the careers of Don Cheadle and Steve Zahn and Ving Rhames. Out of Sight, like Get Shorty and Jackie Brown, is now considered a classic to fans of the "crime caper." This is a movie that you want to have in your film library.

Out of Sight deals with Jack Foley (played by Clooney), the country's most successful bank robber. When Jack escapes from a Florida correction's facility, he accidentally runs into Federal Marshal, Karen Sisco (played by Lopez), who's at the prison to serve some papers. Unable to leave her behind, Jack and his pal, Buddy (played by Rhames), toss her into the trunk of her own car. Jack climbs in behind her, and Buddy quickly drives the car away from the prison and to safety. It's during the trunk ride that Jack and Karen develop feelings for each other, each realizing the impossibility of the situation. After the getaway, Jack refuses to forget Karen and what the experience meant to him. This eventually leads Karen to Detroit, where she hopes to arrest Jack before he can pull off one last score. Of course, both of them have to call a time out in order to see if there's any real chemistry in their relationship and, boy, is there! Unfortunately, Jack has to go ahead with the final robbery and Karen will have to arrest him, if she gets the opportunity. No one ever said love would be easy.

Though George Clooney has done a number of extremely successful films since Out of Sight, I still consider this movie to be his best. He captured the charm and wit of Jack Foley to a tee and made you believe that a bank robber and a Federal Marshal could actually fall in love with each other. Jennifer Lopez was also at her best in this movie. She shined with beauty and intellect and determination as a Federal Marshal who's prepared to shoot the man she loves, if it comes down to that. Don Cheadle brought the character of Maurice (aka Snoopy) alive in such a way that you couldn't help but like him, even though he's the bad guy. That's a tough job to do for any actor. I will say that Steve Zahn came close to stealing every scene that he was in as the pot-smoking Glenn Michaels, making you laugh out loud at his realistic, yet funny behavior. The cast was simply perfect all the way around, bringing special nuances to their characters that made them stand out. There were even cameo appearances by Michael Keaton, reviving his role as Ray Nicolette, the ATF agent from the movie, Jackie Brown, plus Samuel L. Jackson in a short, but powerful scene at the end that brings a hopeful smile to your face. This is also the movie that established a partnership between Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney. They would go on to make several more hit movies together after this one. Out of Sight is definitely the type of film that you can watch over and over again. It'll make you laugh, while keeping you on the edge of your seat for the final showdown. I only wish that Hollywood could make more movies like this. The extras include a thirty-minute behind the scenes documentary, plus twenty minutes of deleted scenes and a movie commentary with its director and screenwriter.

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And Then There Were None
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Good movie. But they should have kept a little closer with the book.

And Then There Were None
Starring: Barry Fitzgerald , Walter Huston , Louis Hayward , Roland Young , and June Duprez
Director: René Clair
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ASIN: B00000IO3S
Release Date: 2000-01-25

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At first glance, René Clair might seem an odd match for Agatha Christie's mystery thriller Ten Little Indians, but his buoyant touch is exactly what is missing from so many overly solemn remakes. Ten strangers gather for a mysterious gathering on a secluded island. It turns out to be a farewell party, for they all have been sentenced to die for crimes in their past by a self-appointed judge, jury, and executioner who may be one of them. One by one, the guests are systematically dispatched in the manner described in the lyrics of the children's rhyme "Ten Little Indians," while the survivors nervously eye one another, splintering into tenuous alliances until the next murder throws suspicion on someone new. The terrific cast of character actors has a ball with Dudley Nichols's witty script. The flamboyant sparring of Barry Fitzgerald (whose paternal Irish lilt takes a sinister dimension) and Walter Huston is almost upstaged by Roland Young's deadpan drollery. Romantic leads Louis Hayward and June Duprez come off as arch and stiff in august company that includes a sinisterly detached Judith Anderson, a dotty and distracted C. Aubrey Smith, and a hilariously flippant Mischa Auer. The story has been remade numerous times under the title of Christie's novel, Ten Little Indians, but never as well. Clair's effervescent, lively little gem is a fatal drawing-room comedy with a body count and a surreal mood of doom. --Sean Axmaker

Customer Reviews:

And Then There Were None.......2007-06-21

French director Rene Clair populates this quaint but ingenious whodunit with a wonderful assortment of old-world characters, including Judge Quinncannon (Barry Fitzgerald), Doctor Armstrong (Walter Huston), and General Sir John Mandrake (C. Aubrey Smith). You'll feel as uneasy watching this as the guests themselves, and equally baffled as to the whos and whys of it all. Great vintage fun.

Pleasing Diversion.......2007-06-12

While not quite up to the quality of the novel upon which it is based, this little film starring Barry Fitzgerald is entertaining nonetheless. Because of the problem of bringing such a novel to the screen, the production team found it necessary to change certain of the elements of the novel. It is up to the viewer to determine if they did so effectively or not in each case.

mystery murder.......2007-06-03

nice movie good actors (judite anderson whaiting for rebecca)
but the dvd copie is not very good

Horrible adaptation.......2007-06-01

My family and I waited eagerly for our DVD to arrive. We immediately loaded the DVD and began to watch, anticipating a movie at least almost as exciting as the book. Instead of 96 minutes of suspense we were bogged down with what seemed to be hours upon hours of uninspiring drivel. This is one of the worst movies I have seen in a long time. The acting was horrible! I know some home movies that are more suspenseful. Overall we see character after character die while we the viewer could care less. One can only wonder, what would this movie have been in the hands of Hitchcock. Unless you have money to burn don't waste your money (even a dollar or two on this horrible adaptation of a wonderful book. Play a board game with the kids and fight, it will be immensely more enjoyable.

Good movie. But they should have kept a little closer with the book........2007-04-18

I had to read this book in high school. I never was able to read it then though so I bought it years later. The book is really good. And so is the movie. My only complaint about the movie is that they didn't stay very close to the book with it. The ending in this movie is completely different than the ending in the book. Some of the characters names aren't even the same and neither are their "crimes". Personally, while this is a good movie and I do enjoy watching it, I like the book better. The movie has a happy ending to it where the book has a more tragic one.

I would definitely recommend that anyone who hasn't read the book should. Anyone who is thinking about buying this movie, if you haven't already seen it and you haven't already read the book, buy the book instead. Read it first. Then come back later and buy the movie.

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HORROR MOVIES
The "Gold Standard" for haunted house movies!
"Whatever walks in Hill House walks alone"
The Haunting (Original 1963 version)

The Haunting
Starring: Julie Harris , Claire Bloom , Richard Johnson , Russ Tamblyn , and Fay Compton
Director: Robert Wise
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ASIN: B00009NHB6
Release Date: 2003-08-05

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Certain to remain one of the greatest haunted-house movies ever made, Robert Wise's The Haunting (1963) is antithetical to all the gory horror films of subsequent decades, because its considerable frights remain implicitly rooted in the viewer's sensitivity to abject fear. A classic spook-fest based on Shirley Jackson's novel The Haunting of Hill House (which also inspired the 1999 remake directed by Jan de Bont), the film begins with a prologue that concisely establishes the dark history of Hill House, a massive New England mansion (actually filmed in England) that will play host to four daring guests determined to investigate--and hopefully debunk--the legacy of death and ghostly possession that has given the mansion its terrifying reputation.

Consumed by guilt and grief over her mother's recent death and driven to adventure by her belief in the supernatural, Eleanor Vance (Julie Harris) is the most unstable--and therefore the most vulnerable--visitor to Hill House. She's invited there by anthropologist Dr. Markway (Richard Johnson), along with the bohemian lesbian Theodora (Claire Bloom), who has acute extra-sensory abilities, and glib playboy Luke Sanderson (Russ Tamblyn, from Wise's West Side Story), who will gladly inherit Hill House if it proves to be hospitable. Of course, the shadowy mansion is anything but welcoming to its unwanted intruders. Strange noises, from muffled wails to deafening pounding, set the stage for even scarier occurrences, including a door that appears to breathe (with a slowly turning doorknob that's almost unbearably suspenseful), unexplained writing on walls, and a delicate spiral staircase that seems to have a life of its own.

The genius of The Haunting lies in the restraint of Wise and screenwriter Nelson Gidding, who elicit almost all of the film's mounting terror from the psychology of its characters--particularly Eleanor, whose grip on sanity grows increasingly tenuous. The presence of lurking spirits relies heavily on the power of suggestion (likewise the cautious handling of Theodora's attraction to Eleanor) and the film's use of sound is more terrifying than anything Wise could have shown with his camera. Like Jack Clayton's 1961 chiller, The Innocents, The Haunting knows the value of planting the seeds of terror in the mind, as opposed to letting them blossom graphically on the screen. What you don't see is infinitely more frightening than what you do, and with nary a severed head or bloody corpse in sight, The Haunting is guaranteed to chill you to the bone. --Jeff Shannon

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A group is introduced to the supernatural through a 90-year old New England haunted house. Be prepared for hair-raising results in this classic horror film!

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Pretty Good.......2007-06-27

This is, of course, a classic. It has a very nice atmosphere as well as a spooky one. I'm not going to say this is scary but more spooky than anything. The acting is good along with a good cast. I'm more of the type that likes to be scared watching a horror movie. This one didn't really scare me at all but I still think it deserves at least four stars. All and all, not a bad movie.

HORROR MOVIES.......2007-05-13

Vary will made at that time it was made.over all vary good old time horror movie.thay don't make these any more

The "Gold Standard" for haunted house movies!.......2007-05-12

If you are collecting haunted house movies this film must be purchased to make your collection complete. There is no question that this film is the gold standard against which every other haunted house movie is rated, at least among the older movie crowd. It is, after all, a black and white movie which does not rely on special effects to put on a good show. The film definitely had a great cast to act out a good plot which was faithful to the wonderful book by Ms. Jackson. As your other writers have said, it had great camera work and a musical score which worked. The most important thing for me was that I cared what happened to the characters, and that generally means the film worked for me.

With that said I just thought I should mention that there were a few lines of dialogue in the movie that must have been the work of a studio writer looking to jazz up the movie. I think that person failed. Some of the lines I could have lived without include (usually Dr. Markway is speaking):

"This is the operating room; I mean the center of operations."
Luke said ... "I am here because I am a wolf in ghosts clothing".
I'm not running a psychic beauty contest.
Markway ... "Psychic phenomenon are subject to certain laws".
Luke ..."What are they?"
Markway ..."You won't know until you break them".

If that sort of whimsical dialogue does not bother you I am certain you will enjoy this film. This DVD was a very good transfer. By the way, I personally enjoyed the remake and thought the rewrite of the story presented some interesting twists from the original.

"Whatever walks in Hill House walks alone".......2007-05-08

This is THE BEST HAUNTED HOUSE MOVIE EVER MADE!!!! Director Robert Wise has given us the Perfect Haunted House movie with this understated "Thriller" that takes for granted that we are all over the age of 3 and can use our brains as more that just a processor of gore and fright masks. Nothing is seen but it is sure felt as this movie works it's magic on you.
A doctor who studies the paranormal(Richard Johnson in a very nice turn) brings two psychics( Julie Harris And Claire Bloom, both of whom are in top form here) and the sole heir to the house known as Hill House( Russ Tamblyn also very strong in his role) to study the house which has a very dark past. As the study goes on the house comes alive around them and as the more susceptible Harris begins to fall under its spell the tension becomes more and more palatable. All the sounds and sights become bigger than the sum as little by little the house forces its will on the group.
This is a haunted house movie for everyone who likes to feel the cold chill creep down your spine, and doesn't have to have a shock every 30 seconds to get scared. This doesn't have one false note or scene in it. Be sure to unplug the phone and turn down the lights for this one, if you DARE!

The Haunting (Original 1963 version).......2007-05-07

Released in 1963, and in black and white, The Haunting is still considered to be the scariest ghost movie ever made and I agree. The Haunting is a suspenseful thriller that does its thing without fancy effects or blood and gore. The DVD version is the only genuine way to view this grand movie, directed by Robert Wise. Wise's use of infrared film enhances the visual effects of certain scenes. The house used for the exterior shots is the Ettington Manor hotel in England. The interior scenes were filmed in the studio. The cast is superb and Julie Harris plays the part Eleanor so well the she becomes the character. The DVD makes possible the viewing of the wide format and the viewer can see the entire scenes, as they were filmed. This film is truly a milestone in ghost-horror and is best viewed in darkness with premium sound. If you're a ghost-movie fan, you must have this DVD. Prepare to be frightened and..............enjoy.

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horror, New Orleans style
Fantastic example of a suspense/thriller possibly horror movie.
LOVED this movie!
Definitely a great movie!
Plot twists & a good supporting cast keep this movie fresh

The Skeleton Key (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Kate Hudson , Gena Rowlands , John Hurt , Peter Sarsgaard , and Joy Bryant
Director: Iain Softley
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ASIN: B00005JNY3
Release Date: 2005-11-15

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Steeped in rain, humidity, and eerie bayou atmosphere, The Skeleton Key is an entertaining supernatural thriller that makes excellent use of its Louisiana locations. New Orleans and the rural environs of Terrebonne Parish are crucial in setting up the creepy circumstances that find compassionate caregiver Caroline Ellis (Kate Hudson) newly employed at the backwater plantation home of Violet (Gena Rowlands) and her invalid husband Ben (John Hurt), who's been rendered mute and seemingly helpless by a recent stroke. The place is rife with mystery, shrouded in the secrets of a suspicious past and, under Violet's stern supervision, plagued by superstition involving the use of Hoodoo magic spells (not to be confused with Voodoo, as explored in the similarly suspenseful Angel Heart) intended to protect the house from harm. But Caroline soon discovers the source of the mystery, and why Ben (who can barely utter a word) is so desperate to escape his seemingly comfortable domesticity. There are a few loopholes in the screenplay by prolific horror writer Ehren Kruger (The Ring and The Brothers Grimm), but director Iain Softley (Wings of the Dove) expertly emphasizes the edgy air of mystery, pushing some effective shocks while encouraging fine work from Hudson, Peter Sarsgaard (as Violet's lawyer) and especially Rowlands, who's genuinely disturbing as Skeleton Key nears a twist ending that's undeniably effective. --Jeff Shannon

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horror, New Orleans style.......2007-07-04

Atmosphere is the biggest necessary ingredient in a horror movie. Without it, you're really just watching yet another drama. Well, Skeleton Key boasts a perfect blend of atmosphere and drama in one of the most inventive horror films of recent release. Acting is absolutely dead on with all the cast members, most notably Hurt who puts other actors to shame by simply conveying more with his eyes than most actors can do screaming with sweeping arm and leg motions. Direction is slick and provides an eerie presence throughout and the questions raised that MUST be answered give the audience a sense of mixed emotions(do I REALLY want to know whether Hurt's character was scared so out of his mind that he can no longer speak? Do I REALLY want to know why a caregiver is even necessary since the wife seems to be able to handle her husband solo quite adequately?)Its like the proverbial accident on the side of the road, u dont want to look but u just HAVE to. The finale begins to reek of stale bayou perspiration through its'uninventive nature at first glance but then the director quickly yanks out the rug from underneath us by supplying the most surprising ending since Sixth Sense. The movie comes to a conclusion that is SO shocking, I am sure that even M. Night Shayamalon applauded. When you finish watching this movie you come away with a feeling of satisfaction that inventive spirit in horror movies really does still exist, albeit rare as a steak thrown on the grill for a few seconds. We need more of this caliber, Hollywood, please fire up the barbecue more often.

Fantastic example of a suspense/thriller possibly horror movie........2007-06-15

This is a great example of a horror move/suspense thriller. It uses the same type of suspense elements that made Scream 3 great. The screenplay was written by the same individual who penned Scream 3. I loved Louisiana as the backdrop. Kate Hudson, Gena Rowlands, and Peter Saarsgard were superb. Heck, I even bought the soundtrack on iTunes.

LOVED this movie!.......2007-06-14

I'll admit that I wasn't expecting much when I watched this movie simply because Kate Hudson is known for her more comedic, girly roles. I was extremely surprised that I really, really liked this movie!

So what's this movie about? A woman named Caroline takes a job as an in-home nurse for a woman, Violet, and her husband, Ben, who can't talk after a stroke he had had recently. The couple's lawyer, Luke, acts sort of as the couple's caretaker and sort of develops a little crush on Caroline. After living in the house for a while, Caroline begins to notice strange things happening in the house. Not only is the house strange, but it seems like Ben sees things and Violet knows about it. When Caroline uses her skeleton key to open the attic door, she discovers the real reason behind Ben's stroke and it all has to do with "hoodoo".

What's to like about this movie? First, the acting is great. The actors that play Violet and Ben play their roles exceptionally. The big surprise, however, was Kate Hudson. She's certainly gained a few points in my book as an actress in this movie. Second, the storyline is really good. Yes, the whole "there's something in the attic" thing may seem typical but it's completely different in this movie. Third, the ending will have you in shock.

And what's not to like? Not much. The whole "hoodoo" thing was a little too much for me. Other than that, this movie deserves 5 stars.

Whether you believe in hoodoo or not, you'll thoroughly enjoy this movie (along with Kate Hudson's believeable acting). Watch it!

Definitely a great movie!.......2007-06-12

Lately I really don't like horror movies because they are all the same and oh so predictable and basically just not scary. This definitely does not fall under that category because this is very unpredictable and it will get you sucked in until the very end, which is also great. Oh, and just to be an a-hole, I live in Louisiana, very close to Terrebonne Parish and it's not just swamps like the girl says, lol, but still a great movie. I highly recommend this one even if you hate horror movies!

Plot twists & a good supporting cast keep this movie fresh.......2007-06-04

A couple of things make this movie a worthwhile addition to the horror/thriller genre: one - the beautiful cinematography that brings to life the creepy lushness of the Louisiana Bayou, two - some very good supporting roles, by Gena Rowlands [the creepy old hag, Violet Devereaux], and John Hurt [as the invalid Ben, Violet's husband], & finally three - the central theme of hoodoo wch is a kind of folk magic. That being said, the story itself centers around the character of Caroline [Kate Hudson] who is engaged as a young caregiver to Ben. She is a stay-at-home nurse, and so has to not only put up with Violet's eccentric character, but also with the spooky atmosphere of the old house she now inhabits with all its sinister undertones. The plot itself is quite interesting...Caroline suspects that Violet is deliberately harming her husband, Ben, and also that hoodoo is involved, so she delves deeper into the subject. She also tries to enlist the help of Violet's family lawyer, Luke [Peter Sarsgaard in a ho-hum role] to help solve the mystery. Let's just say that Caroline finds her cynicism in hoodoo challenged by some of her experiences, and the rest of the movie deals with the aftermath of her involvement with the Deveraux couple. Kate Hudson does not seem to be able to get into her character here, just the usual expressions of fear/puzzlement/bravado, and in my opinion, gives a lacklustre performance. Only Gena Rowlands as the menacing Violet and John Hurt as the helpless Ben lend credence to their roles. The scary effects are few and far between but there is a sense of menace and evil thanks to the way the scenes are set up. The plot twists too will keep viewers interested to know what's coming next. Final verdict: an average thriller dealing with the supernatural ,but definitely worth a look.

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Enjoyable film -- surprise ending . . .
Sufficiently chilling 1920's English-Manorhouse Thriller
Absolutely love this movie...
AN EXCELLENT GHOST STORY: ORIGINAL!
Awsome ghost story!

Haunted
Starring: Aidan Quinn , Kate Beckinsale , Anthony Andrews , John Gielgud , and Anna Massey
Director: Lewis Gilbert (II)
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ASIN: B00005LQ0E
Release Date: 2001-08-21

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Professor David Ash (Aidan Quinn) is skeptical of the supernatural, yet he is invited by elderly Nanny Tess Webb (Anna Massey) to investigate paranormal goings-on at her country estate. When Ash arrives, he meets her three adult children (Kate Beckinsale among them, who becomes his future love interest) and the family doctor (John Gielgud), all of whom deny anything is going on and claim that Nanny Tess is merely hallucinating. Yet after spending some time there, the professor begins experiencing unexplainable visions that only Nanny Tess, and often only he, sees. Furthermore the ghost of his sister, who died as a child in a drowning accident, begins to roam the estate. Is he imagining it and going mad? Or is the house truly haunted? Adapted by Tim Prager from the James Herbert novel, Lewis Gilbert's highly memorable film is a brilliant haunted-house tale with chilling scenes and an exceptional plot twist. --Bryan Reesman

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Enjoyable film -- surprise ending . . ........2007-06-24

Let me say this first: I usually do not like films starring Kate Beckinsale. It's not that I don't like her, I don't even know her, but I've never found her convincing as a "dark" type of character; nevertheless, while her acting is good in "Haunted," even here she is a little too peppy for me, although her numerous nude scenes are probably the reason why many men like this film. To sum up things up, I did like this movie, as it played on aspects of reality and unreality quite well, and I really didn't see the ending coming, which is a nice change. Aidan Quinn does a great job acting here, and his character is believable. He is another one of those actors I'm not really fond of, but he's great here.

Sufficiently chilling 1920's English-Manorhouse Thriller.......2007-01-23

To be brief,HAUNTED is an excellent ghost story,well acted,well-scripted and beautifully filmed.Why 4 stars? Having had the advantage of seeing THE OTHERS,SIXTH SENSE and THE CHANGELING before seeing HAUNTED,I had figured out everything by the first quarter of the film-AND I WAS RIGHT,TOO!That should not stop you though from seeing this movie highlighted by the performances of the deliciously smarmy Anthony Andrews (of BRIDESHEAD REVISITED fame) as the VERY creepy older brother to and equally chilling Kate Beckinsale as his baby sister.WHAT A PAIR THESE TWO ARE! What can one say about Aidan Quinn but that he is always good at what he does.Had I have seen HAUNTED before the above-mentioned films I probably would have given it the extra star.Still,HAUNTED is sufficiently chilling,creepy,ghosty and spooky-all the things that a good tale of horror should have!

Absolutely love this movie..........2006-10-19

Albeit a bit low-budget with some scene gaffes/continuity mistakes, it's enjoyable just the same. I won't say much about the film as the other reviewers have pretty much clued you in on what happens. I found it a bit sad that David Ash and Christina could not realize their budding relationship...her character was quite redeemable despite the foul influence of her older brother. She truly cared for David.

Much better than the book!

AN EXCELLENT GHOST STORY: ORIGINAL! .......2006-10-06

This is not a film with lots of blood and gore. In fact there is no blood and gore. The film "Haunted," was written by James Herbert. I happened to read the book while on a flight from Chicago to L.A., and although I don't read horror books, but do like some of the films in the genre, I found the book interesting and very original. Therefore, I was pleased to see the film when it was released. I believe that this is an underrated gem of a film: And is deserving of 5 stars. David Ash (Aidan Quinn) is a professor who has debunked anything dealing with the supernatural. He has even written a book on the subject. He comes into contact with a woman who has been pleading with him through several letters to help her with the evil spirits in her home.

The woman Nanny Tess (Anna Massey) is excellent in her role. I will not give out any spoilers in this review, as to do so will ruin the film for you. He decides to investigate the womans home. It is a mansion at Edbrook, [Edbrook Mansion]. The mansion is occupied by 3 siblings. Two men and one young woman. The elder brother Robert Mariell (Anthony Andrews) is the leader of these young adults. The sister, Christina, is portrayed by the beautiful (Kate Beckinsale). Not everything is what is seems in this mansion. The family physician, Dr. Doyle is portrayed by (John Gielgud). What David encounters is very shocking and haunting. There is more to the occupants of this mansion than he realizes. The ending is terrific, and totally original. You will enjoy this film. Highly recommended.

Awsome ghost story!.......2006-09-29

This is a great one! Very interesting and well presented, and it will definitely give you goosebumps toward the end!!

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Wee Sing Musical Mansion
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The Marvelous Musical Mansion

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A mysterious package from Timbuktu? A door knocker that rattles off riddles? Music boxes that come to life? Piccolo Pizza and Piano Pudding? Where will you find such magical, musical, mysterious things? At the Marvelous Musical Mansion! Uncle Rubato's home is a special place indeed. Dance and sing in every room with enchanting new friends and help Uncle, Aunty Annabella, Alex, Benji, and Kelly solve a most baffling mystery — who or what took all the missing musical treasures? Dazzling sets and over 20 uplifting song and dance numbers showcase adorable characters that inspire the love of music while sharing important values including self-esteem and being considerate of others.

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"Timeless".......2007-06-27

I'm extremely happy that I purchased Wee Sing's "The Marvelous Musical Mansion". I remember being in elementary school and watching this movie in my music class. Although I was young, I remembered how much I loved the movie and all the unique things in it. Now that I'm older, I can remember how much joy and excitement it brought me to see everything from small music toys magically coming to life, to the musical steps in Uncle Rubato's colorful, one-of-a-kind musical mansion. I highly recommend this movie to parents. I'm sure your child will love this along with many other movies in the "Wee Sing" collection for children. It will truly give them timeless memories.

Wee Sing Musical Mansion.......2007-04-10

This product is a great asset to my elementary school music classes.

Still stuck in my head .......2007-03-21

My daughter watched this video a million times when she was little. Now I am ordering it for younger nieces & nephews. This and "Grandpa's Magical Toys" were everyday staples in our house.
In fact, my daughter is almost old enough to drive now and we still find ourselves singing, "Rootie-toot-toot on the old tin drum... and THAT'S the way you do it!"

Marvelous Musical Mansion is Marvelous!!.......2007-01-19

My three year old daughter has seen this movie many many times in VHS form. She absolutely loves it, and now loves the DVD even more because she can watch it repeatedly without having to wait for it to rewind! My one year old even enjoys watching. It keeps kids entertained with songs, mysteries, and just a lot of fun!

The Marvelous Musical Mansion.......2007-01-10

Kids love this video! It teaches a lot about music in a very enjoyable way. I strongly recommend this entertaining video.

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horror, New Orleans style
Fantastic example of a suspense/thriller possibly horror movie.
LOVED this movie!
Definitely a great movie!
Plot twists & a good supporting cast keep this movie fresh

The Skeleton Key (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Kate Hudson , Gena Rowlands , John Hurt , Peter Sarsgaard , and Joy Bryant
Director: Iain Softley
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ASIN: B000BFFUEA
Release Date: 2005-11-15

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Description

Kate Hudson stars in The Skeleton Key - a supernatural thriller that weaves a tale of terror and suspense! When Caroline Ellis (Hudson) takes a job in Louisiana's bayous, she unlocks a deadly secret involving magic, conjure and sacrifice that pulls her into a terrifying world of strange, frightening and unexplained incidents. The key to escaping may lie in a decrepit attic, but if she dares to believe in what she discovers, everything she fears will become real! Filled with endless suspense and bone-chilling scares, hold on for this terrific ride with "one of the best twists since The Sixth Sense" (Melanie Moon, WB-TV)!

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horror, New Orleans style.......2007-07-04

Fantastic example of a suspense/thriller possibly horror movie........2007-06-15

LOVED this movie!.......2007-06-14

Definitely a great movie!.......2007-06-12

Plot twists & a good supporting cast keep this movie fresh.......2007-06-04