Mr. & Mrs. Bridge

Starring:Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Blythe Danner, Simon Callow, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Sean Leonard, Margaret Welsh, Austin Pendleton, Saundra McClain, Diane Kagan, Gale Garnett, Remak Ramsay, Robert Westenberg, John Bell (IV), Marcus Giamatti, Robert Levine (III), Addison Myers, Roger Burget, Al Christy, Joe Tinoco
Director: James Ivory
Studio: Hbo Home Video
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Masters in depicting the superficial machinations of England's repressed upper classes, director James Ivory and his partners, screenwriter Ruth Prawer Jhabvala and producer Ismail Merchant, take on the American middle class in Mr. and Mrs. Bridge. Paul Newman and wife Joanne Woodward play the eponymous main characters: a patriarch and wife of a well-to-do family, whose members are struggling to define themselves under their father's undefiable command and the changing times.

With one daughter who wants to become an actress in New York, another who chooses the "wrong" kind of man to marry, and a son who quits school to join the Air Force during World War II, Mr. Bridge finds that his control over his family is slipping. Spanning the 1930s and '40s, the film presents nuances in how both the dramatic and the smaller moments are woven together. Weddings and arguments are no more important to capturing the essence of the Bridge family then are their moments of daily reverie.

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Starring the incomparable Rowan Atkinson (Blackadder, Four Weddings and a Funeral), Mr. Bean has won a tin full of international awards and built a cult following around the globe that's well, frankly, a little frightening.

Volume 1:
Episode 1 - Mr. Bean

The Exam

On The Beach

The Church
Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. Bean

The Department Store

Restaurant

Royal Film
Episode 3 - The Curse of Mr. Bean

The Carpark

The Swimming Pool

The Park Bench

Horror Movie
Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town

Television

The Park

Identity Parade

Club Phut

The Disco
Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

The Dentist

Dressing In Car

The Park

Volume 2:
Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides Again

Heart Attack

Post Box

Packing Suitcase

On The Plane
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr. Bean

Christmas Shopping (Harrods)

Carol Singing

Turkey
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426

Hotel - Checking In

Food Poisoning

Locked Out
Episode 9 - Mind The Baby Mr. Bean

Funfair With Baby

Bumper Cars

Nappy Change

Balloons
Episode 10 - Do It Yourself Mr. Bean

New Year's Eve Party

Armchair On Car

Do It Yourself

Volume 3:
Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. Bean

School

Science Lab

Art Lesson

Judo

Wrong Trousers

Tank
Episode 12 - Tee Off, Mr. Bean

Launderette

Crazy Golf
Episode 13 - Good Night Mr. Bean

Hospital

Guard

Insommnia
Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of London

Hairdressers

Village Fete

Pet Show

Mail Bag

Plus The Story Of Mr. Bean - A fourty minute documentary of Mr. Bean
Never-Before-Seen-On-TV Sketches: Bus Stop and Library

System Requirements:
Running Time: (total) 6 hrs., 15 min. + Extras.
Copyright 2003 A&E Home Video.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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Bean, Bean, maniacal nut / The more you watch, you bust a gut! First unleashed in 1989, this sketch series was embraced by PBS viewers in the United States. In the tradition of the great silent clowns, Rowan Atkinson created a character with universal and multi-generational appeal (the sketches have little dialogue and are driven by often ingenious physical comedy). Like Bart Simpson, the resourceful, mischievous, and sometimes malevolent Bean is the inner child incarnate who acts on the impulses polite society normally represses. Atkinson has described Bean as "a 9-year-old boy, with an apparent lack of worldly experience, but an ingenuity that is quite clever in dealing with problems presented to him." These problems include not knowing a single answer on an exam, tactfully disposing of a revolting restaurant meal, changing into his swimsuit at the beach without first removing his pants, and, most hilariously, getting a turkey stuck on his head (a classic bit reprised in the ill-conceived 1997 feature film).

Atkinson has enjoyed some mainstream success stateside. He was the nervous minister ("...your awfully wedded wife") in Four Weddings and a Funeral, and the voice of Zazu in The Lion King. But he mainly enjoys cult status among British comedy aficionados as a founding member of Not the Nine O'Clock News and the star of the Black Adder series. Bean is his crowning creation. In addition to all 14 episodes, this generous boxed set contains previously unaired sketches, Comic Relief appearances, and a segment about Bean's creation, which serves as a nifty introduction for the uninitiated. It also contains a preview for the new Mr. Bean animated series. This seems redundant. As this collection hilariously demonstrates, Bean is already animated enough. --Donald Liebenson

Customer Reviews:

Classic Bean.......2007-06-08

Atkinson is hilarious and amazing, a bit too risque in some sketches for children but overall very funny!

Got to love the Bean.......2007-05-18

My child is finally old enough to enjoy the same things that make me laugh. Going through the various movies, books, music and plays that I think are mandatory to develop a well rounded sense of humor, Mr. Bean is right in there with the best. Besides, Mr. Bean is one of the rare places you can turn for creative humor with no fear of sexual jokes, swear words, or other questionable matter. It's safe to watch no matter who is in the room.

Enjoyable.......2007-05-07

I've not yet viewed all the DVDs in the set, but totally enjoyed the ones I've seen. I bought the complete set in order to get "Mr Bean goes to church". I find it very eye opening, in a humorous way, and down to earth.

Frank about Bean.......2007-05-07

Childlike Bean hits the spot.

Rowan Atkinson is truly wonderful. No better physical comedian since Red Skelton.

Bean.......2007-04-11

Rowan Atkinson is hilarious as Mr. Bean. This is pretty safe humor for kids as well, so you can watch it with the whole family. You don't find quality humor on TV like this any more. Definitely worth the price even if you are just a mild Mr. Bean fan. I purchased a set for myself and one for my brother.

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Magnum Opus
the best driffus movie of al times
WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE
Amazing!
Great acting ~ great gift idea!

Mr. Holland's Opus
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss , Glenne Headly , Jay Thomas , Olympia Dukakis , and William H. Macy
Director: Stephen Herek
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Hollywood Pictures
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ASIN: 6305428352
Release Date: 1999-08-24

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An earnest and at times overblown story of a music teacher's impact on those around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is at times a genuinely touching drama in the vein of It's a Wonderful Life. Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind) plays an aspiring composer and musician who takes a job teaching music at a local high school to save money while he composes his music. But when his wife (Glenne Headley) becomes pregnant, Glenn Holland must put aside his dreams and address the everyday realities of his life, from the melancholy and sometimes tragic fates of his students to the discovery that the son he cherishes is deaf. Building to a highly emotional climax in which the teacher sees the impact he's had on the world around him, Mr. Holland's Opus is a showcase for a fine Oscar-nominated performance by Dreyfuss and an engaging, heartwarming story. --Robert Lane

Description

Acclaimed star Richard Dreyfuss gives the performance of a lifetime (1995 Academy Award(R)-nominee, Best Actor -- MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS) in this uplifting hit cheered by audiences everywhere! Glenn Holland (Dreyfuss) is a passionate musician who dreams of composing one truly memorable piece of music. But reality intrudes when he reluctantly accepts a "day job" as a high school music teacher to support his family. In time, however, Mr. Holland realizes that his real passion is teaching, and his legacy is the generations of young people he inspires. Also featuring Glenne Headly (BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS) and Olympia Dukakis (MAFIA!) -- you're sure to find this electrifying motion picture both entertaining ... and unforgettable!

Customer Reviews:

Magnum Opus.......2007-06-12

Without becoming breezy or overly sentimental, 'Mr. Holland's Opus' shows us the dilemma of many teachers. How does one juggle all of the piles of responsibility one is given, and how does one rise above the fray to achieve greatness? With many hurdles to overcome, Glenn Holland (in an extraordinary performance by Richard Dreyfuss) comes to Portland's Kennedy High School with the aspiration of employment filler with enough free time to compose his own music. Naive about the demands for extra-curriculars and student tutoring, Glenn, nevertheless, must reinvent the wheel and learn to accomodate his students by taking risks to win their love for music. Locking heads with the vice principal (played with perfect starchy officiousness by William Macy), he nearly loses his job and composure. At home his loving, understanding wife will stand by him, but plausibly loses patience when their own beloved son (who was born deaf) gets the shaft on some quality mentor time. Feeling his pain, we also are absorbed in the lives of key students (in fine early performances by Terrence Howard and [Forrest] Whitaker to name a couple). He gets reprieves with the football coach (Jay Thomas) who offers friendship and a spirited rivalry. With a rising starlet at his school and the soundtrack of their lives evolving to John Lennon, the poignancy of a man who has painted himself into a corner comes to roost.

'Mr. Holland's Opus' is as realistic as it is an emotional dead ringer. Admittedly, I prejudged this movie on the notion that it would be facile, cloying, or overly sentimental. Nothing could be further from the truth.

the best driffus movie of al times.......2007-05-23

This movie was smash hit and got Drifus the oscar nomie for best actor. This movie was a smash hit back in 1996 making 83 milion in the United Statee and 103 million world wide. For those of you that loved Forest Gummp you will love this movie. This movie will always be the best Drifuss movie ever made of all time. If one teacher could effect that many kids. Then image what the natios of the world could do in real life. They could come together and put aside their petty differecnes and embrace there fellow man and women. I just have one thing to say God bless you Richard Drifus we need more people like you in these year of war aginst the middle east. Mr. Halland oppus show's the courage and purity that lies in the most seemingly difante of souls. That one man can change the lives of millions of people around him. If we can join together and work with each other instead of destroying and put each other down we can change the world and make it a place of peace for all nations. Christian, Jews, Araibs, Muyslins, Mormons, Japanse Athist everything inbetween from Hindu to Vodo. Together we can face overcome odds that would seem impossible to others. As the old song goes I quote"United we stand divide we fall". I recommend this movie for all ages. There is some mild language but that makes the movie even more phonimal and uplifting. This movie will be an utimate classic for decades to come. Mr Holland's Opus is a real tear jerk you will be laughing and crying at the same time. This movie will make you want enjoy life or in the words of Richard Driffus"Play the sunset!"

WOW DANG ONE OF THE BEST MOVE.......2007-05-08

NOW I COULD EASYLY SAY THIS WILL GO DOWN AS ONE OF THE GRATEST MOVE EVER MADE IN THE WORLD THAT IS SO FOR SHORE

Amazing!.......2007-04-02

Mr. Holland's Opus is such a truly amazing movie! Its one of those movies that you first tune in to for the music, and then realize that it is an inspiring movie. The story of Glenn Holland, a fictional music teacher, who is ousted from his position after 30 years, is extremely touching. At first you don't want to like this man, who thought that he could write a symphony while teaching high school music, but you grow to love him as you see him interact with his students throughout the years. If you like Music of the Heart check out Mr. Holland's Opus.

Great acting ~ great gift idea!.......2007-03-28

If you love music, and who doesn't.. you will love this movie. The acting is wonderful ~ Richard Dreyfus gives a great performance, and it really makes you appreciate the joy of music itself. Fast shipping, great gift idea.

Don Knotts 4 Movie Reluctant Hero Pack (The Ghost And Mr. Chicken / The Reluctant Astronaut / The Shakiest Gun In The West / The Love God?)

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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Good Ole Humor
The Ghost and Mr Chicken
An Era sadly gone...
Great movies!

Don Knotts 4 Movie Reluctant Hero Pack (The Ghost And Mr. Chicken / The Reluctant Astronaut / The Shakiest Gun In The West / The Love God?)
Starring: Don Knotts , Liam Redmond , Dick Sargent , Skip Homeier , and Reta Shaw
Director: Alan Rafkin , and Edward Montagne
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ASIN: B00023P4JM
Release Date: 2004-07-06

Description

He's one of the most popular and admired funnymen of all time, a master of comic timing and physical humor. Now four of the classic films starring the delightful Don Knotts are available on DVD for the first time in this fun-filled collector's set.

After catapulting to national fame as the often impossible but ever lovable Deputy Barney Fife on TV's The Andy Griffith Show, Knotts set out to conquer the silver screen in a series of unforgettable feature films. Now four of these hilarious farces are brought together in this amazing collection that keeps the laughs coming.

Customer Reviews:

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken.......2007-05-22

I consider The Ghost and Mr. Chicken to be one of the funniest movies ever made. It is Don Knotts at his best.

Good Ole Humor.......2007-05-17

If you like good ole humor, than these dvds are for you. I remember watching Don Knotts as a kid growing up in the 70's. It refreshing to sit back and watch good and clean humor. Don Knotts and Tim Conway movies are classics.

The Ghost and Mr Chicken.......2007-05-14

You will be very happy with yourself for purchasing this DVD, I know I have been. Watching these movies brought back so many childhood memories. my brothers,sisters and I watched the ghost and mr chicken every time it was on TV. Now that I own this DVD I can watch it whenever I like. It's a GREAT DVD!!!!!!

An Era sadly gone..........2007-04-22

But you can relive it (a much more innocent time) in this set of DVD's. Oh, yeah these would seem hoplessly HOKEY to a modern viewer and to those of us old enough to have seen these when they first come out..but let's just say there a gulity pleasure and leave it at that. A must for any fan of Don.

Great movies!.......2007-04-09

Don Knotts is the best and these are a great deal and excellent quality. We have enjoyed them very much!!

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My favorite movie...
A must watch for all homeowners/contractors!
Mr. Blandings Is a Miss
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Don't miss the paint color choices, and the mud room scene

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Starring: Cary Grant , Myrna Loy , Melvyn Douglas , Reginald Denny , and Sharyn Moffett
Director: H.C. Potter , and Tex Avery
Manufacturer: Turner Home Ent
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ASIN: B0001WTWVU
Release Date: 2004-06-01

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Cary Grant stars as an advertising executive who dreams of getting out of the city and building a perfect home in the country, only to find the transition fraught with problems. (See the 1980s Tom Hanks comedy The Money Pit for an updated version of the same idea.) The big appeal here are the two leads, Grant and Myrna Loy, who were each in their early 40s and at the peak of their careers. Together with solid support from Melvyn Douglas and a screenplay that might have been tailor-made for their polished brand of comedy, the stars dominate this simple project. --Tom Keogh

Description

Cary Grant is hilarious as a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape the confines of his family's tiny midtown apartment. So he designs his dream home in the suburbs and discovers the project wasn't as easy as it seemed. The house gets larger. The bills get bigger. The problems just won't go away. Eventually, the whole affair becomes a nightmare-a very funny nightmare-that left audiences laughing in 1948 and will have you in stitches, too. This is the comedic masterpiece that inspired the popular 1987 movie "The Money Pit." It's an adventure in homeowning that strikes a familiar chord with everyone who's ever bought a house. Year: 1948 Director: H.C. Potter Starring: Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas

Customer Reviews:

My favorite movie..........2007-05-12

This movie has been my favorite since I was a young girl ~ I am now in my mid-fifties...and I have yet to change my mind.
My favorite actor of all time, Cary Grant, puts in one of the most wonderful performances of his career in this film...as a hapless, exhausted, overburdened middle-class ad exec trying to build a home in the country for his family ~ and set back at every turn through (usually) no fault of his own.
His bank account takes a severe beating by the end of the story, but he indeed gets what he wants...however, not without nearly losing everything of value beforehand!!
This story is one that continues to entertain, enchant and enthrall viewers even today ~ generations after it was first released to the public.
I daresay that the public in those days was thoroughly delighted and if they still made movies like this today, we would be lucky indeed.

A must watch for all homeowners/contractors!.......2007-04-18

My contractor husband has decided this is mandatory viewing for all homeowners even thinking of building or remodeling their home! The film highlights some of the foils of building that perfect dream home, and trust me, not all of them are exaggerated. This is great comedy, even if it does hit a little close to home for those who have 'been there and done that'. I especially love Cary Grant's performance as the flustered husband trying to please everyone while stressed about coming up with a new advertising slogan for 'wham ham'. A slogan that is vital if he wants to keep his job. Wonderful classic!

Chrissy K. McVay - Author

Mr. Blandings Is a Miss.......2007-04-13

I'm an "old movie buff" and I find this to be a pretty awful movie. It's really full of the most simple-minded dialogue. See these great actors in something that's a little less polemical. The writers' social conservatism just jumps off the screen. You could use this for a Media Studies film to contrast with an "old film" from the same time that shows people living with much more self-awareness. Two stars only for the bright young daughters - great actresses!

Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.......2007-04-10

You have to be an old movie 'Buff' to enjoy this one. It's a feel-good, old-time movie. Entertaining.

Don't miss the paint color choices, and the mud room scene.......2007-03-15

Yes, it's an old-fashioned comedy. But if you like sparkling, intelligent, witty dialogue; the best of performances from the three stars; complete believability even in farcical comedy; and want proof that small New York apartments, interior decorating, and price-gouging contractors, are nothing new, then rent this and enjoy it. The rural Connecticut in this film seems a lot closer to Maine than it does to New York City (which Mr Blandings commutes to every day) and when the town's bridge goes out, everyone is stuck where they are and no one can use a phone--those were the days. Gussie the cook is a bit embarrassing as written, but she turns out to be the smartest one in the bunch--all she gets out of it is a modest raise. Still, keep everything in context, and enjoy it. The film quality is clear (though b & w), the sound good.

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what a fish tail !
Childhood movie
Incredible Mr. Limpet
Classic family movie!
The Incredible Mr. Limpet

The Incredible Mr. Limpet
Starring: Don Knotts , Carole Cook , Jack Weston , Andrew Duggan , and Larry Keating
Director: Arthur Lubin
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B00006JMSL
Release Date: 2002-10-01

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Ever wonder what would happen if the imaginary worlds of Bedknobs and Broomsticks and SpongeBob SquarePants were to collide? If so, chances are good you've yet to discover The Incredible Mr. Limpet. Starring the irrepressible Don Knotts, this 1964 family feature combines live (land) action and animated (undersea) sequences with delightful results. During World War II, Knotts is mild-mannered, spectacle-sporting bookkeeper Henry Limpet. More than anything--he's a fish fan and a patriot. When the navy rejects him due to poor eyesight, he falls into a funk from which not even his beloved aquarium or loving--if bossy--wife can rescue him. So he makes a wish... to become a fish. Next thing he knows--he is! With a little help from a hermit crab named Crusty and the lovely Ladyfish, it's as a talking, bespectacled fish that Limpet proves himself the war hero he always knew he was meant to be. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Description

Hailed as one of the greatest films of all time, The Incredible Mr. Limpet is a story about the wonders of imagination and the triumph of the spirit. Live-action and 2-D animation combine to tell the story of a man who longs to be a fish after he is classified by the Navy as an F4 - "too small and too weak to be a soldier." When his dream of being a fish becomes a reality, Henry uses his underwater prowess to become the Navy's strongest secret weapon.

Customer Reviews:

what a fish tail !.......2007-06-12

Saw it when i was young loved it .... watched it as an adult and loved it just as much ! This is a must see for all ages.

Childhood movie.......2007-05-13

I have loved this movie since I was a kid. Don Knotts is a funny guy.

Incredible Mr. Limpet.......2007-05-06

I enjoyed this movie years ago, and still enjoy the movie.
It's fantasy driven but Don Knotts is a perfect person
to portray Mr. Limpet. The product has excellent colors
with perfect sound.

Thanks

Classic family movie!.......2007-04-10

You really cant go wrong with Don Knotts. He is hilarious! This movie is great for all ages. If you've never seen this one ... it is a must for your collection.

The Incredible Mr. Limpet.......2007-04-10

Oh this one is a must have for those who grew up watching this movie and those who are young and want something to chuckle over in delight. Yes, Henry is a misfit who actually gets his wish!! The animation is well done for it's time and this DVD is well authored. Everything is crisp and new, all over again!! A fun time for all!!

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Love this Movie...
the ghost and mr.chicken
Barney Fife comes to the big screen
Old movies only get better when you watch them later.
too expensive

The Ghost And Mr. Chicken
Starring: Don Knotts , Joan Staley , Liam Redmond , Dick Sargent , and Skip Homeier
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ASIN: B00009VU01
Release Date: 2003-09-02

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Remember watching this silly little comedy from your childhood? It may not have aged all that well, but is still goofy, good fun. Okay, so you can spot the stunt double, and Don Knotts's twitches are a little more obvious. Still, fans of his familiar routines will be comforted in knowing they can again watch their skinny underdog hero solve the ghost story while winning the prettiest girl in town. Knotts plays a trembling typesetter hoping to become a reporter by cracking the mystery of the local haunted house. To do so, he must spend a night there. Good-hearted, non-threatening, and completely gooey, this is the equivalent of light-weight cinematic junk food. -- Rochelle O'Gorman

Customer Reviews:

Love this Movie..........2007-06-27

I used o watch this with my dad every time it aired. Now I watch it with my kids and grandpa.

the ghost and mr.chicken.......2007-05-19

THE GHOST AND MR. CHICKEN
A TRUE COMEDY, STARING: DON KNOTTS
UNIVERSAL PICTUES RELEACED IN 1965

It's so scary you'll laugh yourself silly. The ghost of Mr. Chicken is a true comedy. Everything Don Knotts' [staring as Mr. Chicken or Luther Heggs] does is hilarious. This movie is hard to find. You can rent it at your local blockbuster or other movie rental place. You can also try to purchase it off the Internet. This is a family film. The movie is not rated, but I would say it would be rated G. It doesn't have any foul language or violence in this movie. Even though it was made in 1965 it does have color.

My family and I were watching the movie and we were cracking up the whole way through. Everyone that has watched it thought it was hilarious. The movie is a 4 ½ star rating. I don't think this movie is for little kids. The reason is, is that it doesn't have any bright color and they won't pay much attention. I would say it would be for ages ten and up.

The movie is about a guy named Luther Heggs who works with a newspaper and tries to write an article about anything he can find. But, everything that he wants to write about the other people think it's crazy and stupid. Then the next day or so later the other workers told him that he could go to the murder house and write about what happens in there.

Will Luther go into the murder house? If he does, will he make it out?

Barney Fife comes to the big screen.......2007-03-30

Don Knotts was a smart man. He knew his abilities as an actor. He took his famous Barney Fife character to the big screen. In this movie he was known as Luther Hages (at-a-boy Luthers) This is basically a movie version of the Andy Griffith show only without Andy, Opie, or Aunt Bea. Otis is in there, along with Clara Edwards and a bunch of other character actors seen from the show. Also, the second Darrin Stevens (Bewitched) is there as his boss. This is a fun movie. Typical storyline where a little man who gets no respect does everything to impress the prettiest girl in town (and she was). And he becomes the hero and gets the girl at the end. I can watch this movie over and over. It's from a simplier time and is ageless, just like its TV equivlent. You just can't help wanting Barney(or Luther) to win everytime.

Old movies only get better when you watch them later........2007-03-25

No one beats Don Knotts acting like a nervous nelly. His movies are classics, especially this one.

too expensive.......2006-10-14

yes, waaaay too expensive
when you think that the same film is included in a multiple set that only costs $13

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 4 (Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde / Abbott & Costello Meet the Keystone Cops / Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy / Abbott & Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld / Abbott & Costello Meet the Monsters / The World of Abbott & Costello)

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GREAT COMEDY TEAM
Hit and miss quality
A&C with fillers...
abbott & costello fan club
The Best of Abbott and Costello

The Best of Abbott & Costello, Vol. 4 (Abbott & Costello Meet Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde / Abbott & Costello Meet the Keystone Cops / Abbott & Costello Meet the Mummy / Abbott & Costello Meet Jerry Seinfeld / Abbott & Costello Meet the Monsters / The World of Abbott & Costello)
Starring: Bud Abbott , Jimmy Aubrey , James Audrey , Wilson Benge , and Judith Brian
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The Abbott & Costello Show: 100th Anniversary Collection Season 1
Abbott & Costello Show - 100th Anniversary Collection Season 2

ASIN: B000A1INIA
Release Date: 2005-10-04

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America's most beloved comedy team pair up with a cast of monsters and The Keystone Kops in this collector's set filled with 6 classics. The last installment in this hilarious franchise includes revealing documentaries and interviews that give an in-depth look at the genius behind Abbott and Costello and their continued popularity. Also featured is the making of the original classic Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, which spawned an industry of comedy/horror films. Partnered with great legends like Boris Karloff, these masterpieces truly stand the test of time.

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GREAT COMEDY TEAM.......2007-06-06

WORTH THE MONEY
WHO DINT LOVE THIS SHOW , THIS SHOW WAS GREAT
I LOVE THIS DVD, BRINGS BACK LAUGHTER AND MEMORYS AND YOU NEVER GET BORED WITH IT,

Hit and miss quality.......2007-05-17

This final installment in this series seems more geared towards completists and serious fans instead of new or casual fans. Of the six films included, only half of them are actually A&C movies, all of them from the very end of their movie career (though at least they're of noticeably better quality than a lot of the turkeys on Volume 3). The other three films are documentaries, none of which are particularly ground-breaking; 'The World of A&C' in particular is awful. And though this was originally released as two flipper discs, the set I got had three one-sided discs, a big step up from the earlier problem-plagued double-sided DVDs all of these volumes were put out on. However, the menu on the first two discs hasn't been changed to reflect that, and still gives the impression that it's double-sided, what with asking the viewer to flip the disc over if s/he wants to watch the other film(s).

'A&C Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' (1953) is pretty good, probably the strongest of the three films on here, though it is slowed down a bit by a boring romantic subplot and an even more superfluous subplot about the suffragist movement in late 19th century England. Boris Karloff's Jekyll and Hyde character is also a bit one-dimensional, lacking the depth and emotional compellingness of other film portrayals of this famous dual character. Still, there are a lot of great moments and scenes in here, such as the scene in the wax museum, the search for the monster in the dressing rooms, and the chaos that ensues in both London and the police station when Lou's character (with the rather cringe-worthy name Tubby) turns into the monster at the same time that the real monster is on the loose.

'A&C Meet the Keystone Kops' (1955) is probably the weakest film on here, though I wouldn't go so far as to say it's one of their all-time worst. It feels more like a series of skits than a coherent whole, with each skit woven smoothly into the overall plot. Still, while not as inspired as their earlier classics, there is a lot of fun stuff here, such as the scene in the aeroplane, the scenes on the train, the early scenes where Bud is mistaken for Lou's abusive father, and the chase at the end. This film is also noteworthy because Bud's character was finally funny instead of being purely the straightman. He does a lot more physical comedy here than he ever did before; at least this development was better late than never.

'A&C Meet the Mummy' (1955) is actually pretty good for being their penultimate film, and their final film at Universal. I think it's rather better than its pretty dismal reputation, even though the boys are looking old and tired by this late point. There are a number of great scenes here, such as the hamburger-switching, the "take your pick" routine, and the three mummies running around in the Tomb of Klaris (though the real mummy doesn't look all that convincingly scary, just like someone wrapped in a bunch of bandages). Interestingly, Bud's character is billed as Peter Patterson and Lou's character is billed as Freddie Franklin in the credits, yet they call one another by their real names all throughout the film.

'A&C Meet the Monsters' is a brief mini-documentary a bit over a half-hour long, narrated by David Skal, and focusing on all of the horror spoofs they did in the late Forties and early Fifties. It's interesting enough, but could have been longer and covered more ground. 'A&C Meet Jerry Seinfeld' is the most interesting of the documentaries; it provides clips from their films, their tv show, and various appearances they made on other tv shows, home movies (a number of them in color), and a fair amount of historical background. Seinfeld's love of and enthusiasm for the team is palpable, but never crosses the line into fawning. It's always nice when a documentary is narrated by someone who actually has enthusiasm for the subject(s) instead of by someone who doesn't have much of an opinion one way or the other. Still, there isn't a lot of information here that most fans don't already know. 'The World of A&C' is a terrible clipshow from 1965, with obnoxious unfunny narration by Jack E. Leonard. The clips (from 19 of their films) are shown without rhyme or reason, with no context provided, and aren't even identified until the end credits. They're also not even shown in chronological order, which doesn't allow the viewer to get a sense of how their craft, screen relationship, and characters grew and evolved over time. Besides that, most of the clips are from their later films such as 'Mexican Hayride,' 'Lost in Alaska,' and 'A&C Go to Mars,' which aren't exactly regarded as the cream of the crop. It's inexplicable why their earlier, more representative, films were ignored or given such short schrift. And with no background information provided, just a nonstop stream of clips, the viewer will have no sense of why they were so popular and great.

Overall, while none of these films are really classics, I do think they're better than their reputations. While this isn't a set that's ideal for the new or casual fan, it does have a lot of great moments for the more established fan. It's just too bad it's padded out with three documentaries instead of the rest of their later films that haven't already been released.

A&C with fillers..........2007-05-15

This is a mix of some funny stuff with a few other materials thrown in but not necessarily for good measure. However, that is what the search button on the remote is for. All in all, A&C is classic slapstick...with my favorites being the Jekyl & Hyde and the Mummy sequences. It is something that will give some good laughs to all generations. I wouldn't say this volume is exceptional, but a few selections will give a nice smack on the funny bone.

abbott & costello fan club.......2007-05-13

I am a big fan of them from many years ago, and since we have the dvds (all of them) my kids really enjoy all their movies too, and think they are hilarious. My kids are 11, 9, and 5 and other then the fact that they dont know why its in black and white, they laugh like crazy, and because they are harmless, our whole family can watch them together, which is a rare thing these days.

The Best of Abbott and Costello .......2007-03-13

The DVD plays great and it,s not to bad of a comedy series so all and all like I said it,s okay but I,ve seen better comedy series.

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Great Political Appreciation Movie!
The Lincoln Memorial
Great Movie!!!
A Lesson on How Government Works
Mr Smith

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Starring: Jean Arthur , James Stewart , Claude Rains , Edward Arnold , and Guy Kibbee
Director: Frank Capra
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ASIN: B00003L9CJ
Release Date: 2000-02-22

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Political heavyweights decide that Jefferson Smith (James Stewart), an obscure scoutmaster in a small town, would be the perfect dupe to fill a vacant U.S. Senate chair. Surely this naive bumpkin can be easily controlled by the senior senator (Claude Rains) from his state, a respectable and corrupted career politician. Director Frank Capra fills the movie with Smith's wide-eyed wonder at the glories of Washington, all of which ring false for his cynical secretary (Jean Arthur), who doesn't believe for a minute this rube could be for real. But he is. Capra was repeating the formula of a previous film, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, but this one is even sharper; Stewart and Arthur are brilliant, and the former cowboy star Harry Carey lends a warm presence to the role of the vice president. Bright, funny, and beautifully paced, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is Capra's ode to the power of innocence--an idea so potent that present-day audiences may find themselves wishing for a new Mr. Smith in Congress. The 1939 Congress was none too thrilled about the film's depiction of their august body, denouncing it as a caricature; but even today, Capra's jibes about vested interests and political machines look as accurate as ever. --Robert Horton

Customer Reviews:

Great Political Appreciation Movie!.......2007-05-06

Jimmy Stewart is fabulous in this movie! His wonderment of everything in D.C. is enough to inspire anyone about our great nation. As a novice of all things political, he comes to Washington as a new senator, determined to build a boys camp where they can have more opportunities to learn and grow. With growing opposition from other senators, even one that he once trusted, Jefferson Smith (Stewart) he rallies against impossible odds to not only get the bill passed, but to gain respect from the other senators and show that good things still happen in American Governement, if we only believe and never give up. Very inspirational!

The Lincoln Memorial.......2007-04-24

The following review contains SPOILERS regarding the film's ending:

This spring I had the opportunity to visit Washington D.C. for the first time. Of the entire trip, my most special moment was when I saw where my favorite President, Abraham Lincoln, and my favorite patriotic
film, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, met: the Lincoln Memorial.

There are a few choice films that every American should see as a reminder of the great freedoms God has bestowed upon our country. Rarely does a film urge us to give our all - sweat, toil, grit, and guts - to
defend such freedoms. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is one of them. The Frank Capra directed film made its debut in 1939 just prior to World War II and James Stewart's real life military service. Although it was
criticized by many politicians and newsmen of its day, it has gone down as one of America's most patriotic and stirring films.
The classic struggle of one man - betrayed, slandered, and prepared to quit - who yet stays to fight til the bitter end, is one that stirs mankind and transcends generations. During one of the most stirring
sequences of the film, Miss Saunders (Jean Arthur) challenges Smith to stay. She asks him, "Jeff, what did you do, quit? Didn't you do something about it? . . . You can't quit now, not you. . . . You didn't just have faith in Paine or any other living men - you had faith in something bigger than that." Such a desire to persevere in the face of great opposition has been engraved on our souls by the Almighty God of creation. And - it is only by the grace of God that anything can be accomplished through us.

The first time I watched Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, I was upset that the American political system had failed. If Senator Paine had not finally succumb, our system would not have protected us. However, I later realized Frank Capra's greater message in the film: the system will not work unless we have men who demonstrate moral values upholding it. This lesson is rarely taught in classrooms today - where all social problems are deemed solvable through the eyepiece of bureaucratic government. There is a great need to be reminded of the truth so eloquently stated by President John Adams: "We have no
government armed with power capable of contending with emotions unbridled by morality and religion . . . Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other."
This message is constantly reverberated throughout the film. During Smith's filibuster he tells his fellow Senators, "I wouldn't give you two cents for all your fancy rules, if behind them they didn't have a
little bit of plain, ordinary, everyday kindness - and a little looking out for the other fellow."

Another powerful message is represented by Jean Arthur. She is the one who encourages him fight that last bloody battle. There is something so beautiful about a woman who desires to stand behind her man, and the necessity of her encouragement to help him persevere. If more women realized their potential as exhorters of man, would there be more "Mr. Smiths"?

Great Movie!!!.......2007-04-16

I first saw this movie during summer school of my government class just to get it out of the way for senior year and i am so happy i did because if i didnt i never would have found out about this movie. although it is in black and white and it's from "back in the day" it is such a powerful movie.

it tells alot about what might go on in the senate, and to have james stewart pull off such a typical nice guy who can rant like there is now tomorrow was just powerful. And to see him and jean arthur together again was just great.

if your lookin for a classic to bring you into classic movies this one would be it!!!

A Lesson on How Government Works.......2007-04-04

A United States Senator has died and the Governor must appoint a replacement to get the approval of a dam in the state. [Water supplies, or power, are very important in western states.] Politicians have been buying up the lands near the proposed dam. ["Honest graft" said George Washington Plunkett.] The film shows the back-room deals of the political bosses. But the Governor's children clamor for Jefferson Smith (showing the effects of the media on impressionable minds). Candidate selection by luck? The Governor explains his logic: a young fresh face will impress the voters [and the machine will do the job of getting him elected]. Smith is a fast learner, he knows how to flatter the powerful Senator Paine. Smith's father was murdered by a mining corporation (but they couldn't prove it). Arriving in Washington he is greeted by lovely young women ("groupies", a hint of scandal). Smith visits the Federal monuments and buildings. Smith is so naive you know it is just an act. His pet idea is a "Boy's Camp" for city boys. The film shows how the media can play the news in its photographs of Senator Smith.

The Senate commences with a prayer for wisdom. [Have they ever prayed for honesty and common sense?] Smith punches out the newspaper men who offended him [but they were just doing their job, following orders]. These journalists tell Smith how they see things. Senator Price explains how the laws are made; even a lawyer can't understand them. Secretary Saunders explains how bills are made into laws. [This is a tutorial for the people who forgot their civics courses.] Smith's camp would be located by Willett Creek (where the dam would be built). Smith's speech is played for laughs, but the visitors cheer and clap for this well-meaning plan. Senator Paine's daughter Susan will divert Smith away from the Senate when the bill for the Willett Creek dam is introduced. [Could Smith be working for the interests of Big Coal who don't want competition from hydroelectric power?] A tipsy Clarissa Saunders explains how the trick was done. Could the Senate introduce a bill that benefits one rich man? [This film shows how political bosses control the politicians.]

Jim Taylor advises Senator Smith to do what is best for his state, where Taylor owns many businesses and newspapers. Senator Paine explains the need for "compromise", playing ball. The next day Senator Paine brings up the facts about Senator Smith: ownership of the Willett Creek lands! Expert witnesses testify as to the validity of Smith's signature. Shall government "of the people, by the people, for the people" perish from this earth? Clarissa Saunders returns to advise Jefferson Smith on how to fight his expulsion. Smith launches a filibuster to prevent this, and creates dramatic speeches. Senators protest by walking out, but a quorum call gets them back. Taylor orders the press to censor Smith's speech! [Can one wealthy individual still control the media in one state?] The other Senators agree to put down this upstart. One small weekly newspaper will print the truth, even when gangsters attack the newsboys. Will the people suffer from Taylor and his gang? Thousands of telegrams were sent against Smith; he collapsed from fatigue. But there is a surprise ending that ends happily.

Signing an option to buy land shows Smith is learning how government works. Building a dam would provide jobs and future hydroelectric power. It is a more sensible project than a reform school. This film swindles your emotions by presenting a one-sided and biased viewpoint.

Mr Smith .......2007-03-23

I loved this movie then and I love it now. Can never go wrong with Jimmy Stewart

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Great Movie - Definitly a great buy and a steal @ the price.
It doesn't get better than this!
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Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Great movie for those that like this era, these actors!

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
Starring: James Stewart , Maureen O'Hara , Fabian , John Saxon , and Marie Wilson
Director: Henry Koster
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ASIN: B0009X75WE
Release Date: 2005-09-06

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James Stewart reunites with his Harvey director, Henry Koster, in this 1962 comedy, which is charming enough even though it doesn't seem quite up to the level of talent involved. (The screenwriter is the legendary Nunnally Johnson--writer and director of The Three Faces of Eve, among many other titles--and the music is by Henry Mancini.) But it is pleasant, summery entertainment with Stewart and his screen wife, Maureen O'Hara, taking their urban family to a crumbling, seaside house for a vacation. The film was calculated to pull in older fans with Stewart as well as draw in a younger crowd that would enjoy the fairly extensive beach scenes with pop-star Fabian. Stewart is deft with the easy jokes about bad plumbing and such, and golden in several nice moments where he gets to play an attentive dad to his kids. --Tom Keogh

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When James Stewart decides to take his family on vacation in California, he needs another vacation to recover. Co-stars Fabian.

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Great Movie - Definitly a great buy and a steal @ the price........2007-07-03

I love this movie. If you enjoy classic movies and like comedies you'll love this movie. The whole family will find something to enjoy and the movie bears well with repeat viewings. It's a nice slice of a time that's long gone and the issues are the same no matter the decade when you get a family on vacation together.

You'll love the cast and the script moves briskly.

Happy viewing!

It doesn't get better than this!.......2007-06-16

I love, love, love this movie! So funny and so real as far as family relationships go. Even though the lingo and clothing are out-dated, it doesn't matter. Time does not change how we interact with our spouses, bosses, and especially children/parents. Everyone can relate to this film. Great fun and highly recommended to all!

Must See.......2007-06-01

A wonderful Hollywood classic. Light and funny with some down to earth situations every family faces. They just don't make them like this any more.

Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation.......2007-05-17

This was a favorite of mine growing up. Fun, goofy, and all around enjoyable movie. Jimmy Stewart is in good form and plays a great father. A little dated maybe in terms of styles, but the theme of family comes through no matter what.

Great movie for those that like this era, these actors!.......2007-05-16

Good reviews here already. I wanted to add another one, so that I could update one thing - I just got my DVD here from Amazon this May/2007, and it is indeed Widescreen Version! I am delighted at that. Was not sure it would be from what I could read on it here, but it came Widescreen. My favorite scene is the sailboating. It is so comical to see Mr. Hobbs son enjoying the near misses (boat accidents) and being completely oblivious to his Dad's fright when steering between them - the look on Jimmy Stewart's face and eyes is classic. Maureen O'Hara is lovely as in all her movies. John McGiver is a hoot, especially on the bird watching extraveganza! I believe I remember him in "Man's Favorite Sport", where he was Rock Hudson's boss in that movie. Such a great sense of straight-faced comedy... I like McGiver. Fabian is also very good in this ... I remember him best from his role with John Wayne in North to Alaska. Well ... in that movie I guess I remember Capucine the best, but I digress. Back to this movie. From the moment Mr. Hobbs and family arrive at the worn down beach house the fun begins. The pump which supplies water to the house supplies fun of its own. I'm a huge Jimmy Stewart fan for all of his movies, and this one is no different. His delivery and timing is perfectly suited, and he plays well across from Maureen O'hara. Last... I like seeing Valerie Varda on the beach. There is something for everyone in this movie.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Unrated (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith Movie
For a good time...
LOVE IT
A Guilty Pleasure
One thought.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith - Unrated (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Starring: Brad Pitt , Angelina Jolie , Vince Vaughn , Adam Brody , and Kerry Washington
Director: Doug Liman
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Released amidst rumors of romance between costars Angelina Jolie and soon-to-be-divorced Brad Pitt, Mr. and Mrs. Smith offers automatic weapons and high explosives as the cure for marital boredom. The premise of this exhausting action-comedy (no relation to the 1941 Alfred Hitchcock comedy starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery) is that the unhappily married Smiths (Pitt and Jolie) will improve their relationship once they discover their mutually-hidden identities as world-class assassins, but things get complicated when their secret-agency bosses order them to rub each other out. There's plenty of amusing banter in the otherwise disposable screenplay by Simon Kinberg (xXx: State of the Union, Fantastic Four), and director Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity) gives Pitt and Jolie a slick, glossy superstar showcase that's innocuous but certainly never boring. It could've been better, but as an action-packed summer confection, Mr. and Mrs. Smith kills two hours in high style. --Jeff Shannon

Description

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie smolder in one of the most anticipated, sizzling action films ever made. After five (or six) years of vanilla-wedded bliss, ordinary suburbanites John and Jane Smith (Pitt and Jolie) are stuck in a rut the size of the Grand Canyon?until the truth comes out! Unbeknownst to each other, they are both coolly lethal, highly paid assassins working for rival organizations. And when they discover they're each other's next target, their secret lives collide in a spicy, explosive mix of wicked comedy, pent-up passion, nonstop action and high-tech weaponry that gives an all-new meaning to "Till death do us part!"

Customer Reviews:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith Movie.......2007-07-02

This movie is entertaining and a good watch the first time. I bought it because I enjoyed it so much in theaters, but the second time all the suspense was gone, so definitely not a movie you can enjoy over and over again.

For a good time..........2007-06-13

Check this movie out. It's not one of those deep, inspirational movies that will make you think. This movie is just a simple, fun, action packed movie to sit and enjoy.

It has the right mix of action, comedy, and the bit of romance that is shown and needed to enhance the story. The main characters are portrayed by two people that seem to fit those characters perfectly (Pitt, Jolie) and the small role played by Vince Vaughn is just pure comedy relief at the perfect moments.

I recommend this movie for just the pure fun time it is. Yes it can seem slightly boring and drag on at times, but what movie doesn't?

LOVE IT.......2007-06-04

I LOVE this movie!!!!this movie has everything. Action,comedy & drama. Mr. & Mrs. Smith is about Mr. Smith played by Brad Pitt and Mrs. Smith played by Angelina Jolie so Mr. & Mrs. Smith are married. Neither one knows what the other really does for a living until they are both hired to the same Job. As both of them go after the same guy, they both discover that they work in the same kind of job. Now if i say any more you will find out what happens. if you want to know how it ends GET the movie......

A Guilty Pleasure.......2007-06-03

I hate to say it but `Mr. & Mrs. Smith' was entertaining, to a point.

The sheer fact that anything involving Brad Pitt or and Angelina Jolie could be remotely watchable is in itself a great achievement. I cannot think of a couple on earth I hate more. OK maybe Benifer.

With decent editing, lighting and cameras which stay in focus, `Mr. & Mrs. Smith' far surpasses most films of the year.

Although the actors are pathetic, the plot is intriguing. Married assassins target each other. The first 30 minutes are a poorly edited hodgepodge of flashbacks intended to set the premise of a yuppie couple each working as assassins without the other one knowing, but which leave us totally confused. If not for the trailer's synopsis we would have no idea what the hell is going on.

The plot does start to take off when Pitt and Jolie's rival agencies target each other. This provides us with an amusing and exciting series of scenes with the two arguing while trying to blow each up via, RPGs, machine pistols, and vehicle chases.

Ultimately Pitt and Jolie Team up to take a stand against their shadow agencies. Nothing is explained as to why these intelligence franchises which put 007's Royal Navy and CTU to shame would go to such extremes to assassinate their own agents and then simply give up allowing them to live normal lives. But by the end we are not expecting too much. In fact nothing is explained as to who or what these agencies are. The only other employees we see are Vince Vaughn for some comic relief and a brief voice cameo by Keith David.

Why it worked: Well I guess you have to be a 2nd Amendment nut like me to appreciate Jolie using a pump shotgun, MP5K, and an M4 Carbine all at once to kill her husband. There are some impressive action scenes with some impressive weapons. They really like HKs. Although 9mm are out of date. The final action sequence involves the two using Glock 18s with custom nickel slides. The same kind on `24's season finale.

In conclusion, the movie is fun to a point if even a Pitt Jolie hater like me could stand them anyone can.

One thought........2007-05-26

Overall, the film was a good action movie for me. It was comical too, and I can't say that it's not enjoyable. However, my only thought is that there are waaay too many unnecessary deaths depicted in this movie.

I know that that's how movies are now nowadays and I'm not at all against it, but good action flicks usually justify a sub-character's death; this film doesn't feel like it does. The fact that the traditional action-flick henchmen are replaced by government agents (who are probably actually the real good guys) and are continuously killed doesn't really help comfort me as I watch them all get shot, stabbed, run over, etc. . . It would have been fun to watch if I could only imagine that all those people were mindless thugs following the orders of a main antagonist, but their actual identity and part in the story makes it uneasy for me to watch. . . Even though it's only fiction.

If you look at it from perspective, the Smiths are really just cold blooded killers. I don't care that their fighting for their survival. There's no way that justifies killing about a hundred government agents.

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