The Closer - The Complete Second Season
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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The Closer - The Complete Second Season
Starring: Kyra Sedgwick
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ASIN: B000N6UF0G
Release Date: 2007-05-29

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Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson may have put in a year already with the Los Angeles police department, but that doesn't mean the transplanted Southerner fits in yet. In the second season of the TNT drama The Closer, Brenda is less a fish out of water, but she's still not completely at home with her brash colleagues--some of whom resent her potent mixture of brains and beauty. All 15 episodes from the 2006-2007 are included in this four-disc box set. And aside from a couple episodes where viewers are able to correctly guess the ending about 20 minutes into the show, the cases are taut, provocative, and highly watchable. Much of the show's success is due to Kyra Sedgwick (The Woodsman, Something to Talk About), an actress who seemed poised for movie stardom before she took time off to raise a family with husband Kevin Bacon. As bull-headed as she is soft-hearted, Brenda has a wry sense of humor and delivers her punch lines with a gentle drawl. But don't mistake gentility for gullibility: Cross her and you've made an enemy for life. Even when she's stuck in sitcom-like situations--such as trying to hide from her mother that she's living with her boyfriend--Brenda brings believability to her situation. From the first episode (dealing with the investigation of a brutally murdered police officer) to the last (Brenda's attempt to bring down a terrorist organization), Sedgwick is riveting; no wonder, then, that the Golden Globes honored her in 2007 as best actress in a TV drama. Rounding out the cast are J.K. Simmons (The Spider-Man franchise) as Assistant Chief Will Pope, Jon Tenney (Fools Rush In) as her boyfriend Fritz, and Anthony John Denison (Wild Things) as hard-nosed Detective Andy Flynn. --Jae-Ha Kim

Description

Brenda's back. Finally accepted by her LAPD homicide team after a year of hard-won victories, Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson spends less time fighting her co-workers and more time fighting the bad guys - like whoever left a body in Provenza's garage, or dropped a porn star's head in a dumpster, or offed a drug-addicted heiress. And there's almost as much happening on the domestic scene as the crime scene: Gabriel and Daniels kindle a romance and Brenda and Fritz put the flame under theirs when Fritz moves in. Kyra Sedgwick reprises her acclaimed role of Brenda and makes her the brilliant, complex, flawed, funny and totally irresistible heart of this crime-series powerhouse. Clue yourself in!

DVD Features:
Additional Scenes
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Featurette:Breaking Down the Closer - In the same way Brenda Johnson breaks down suspects during her interrogations, we will break down this hit series in our behind-the-scenes featurette to uncover the origin of the shows unique cases, the history behind its quirky lead character and the production teams efforts to bring a sense of reality to their startlingly original stories.
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Closer" fan.......2007-09-11

I don't always get to see this show. When I do view it on TV, I just love it. The stories hold up as a good mystery, a good psychological exploration and expanding development of all of the characters populating the squad room. With this set, I can have a "Closer" marathon when it fits my schedule.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent.......2007-09-04

The Second Season of the Closer is just as outstanding, and might even surpass its first season in drama, originality and humor. Ms. Sedgwick and the sopporting caste have out done themselves. Bravo! This is a must have for any crime solving junky.

5 out of 5 stars Another Solid Season.......2007-09-01

Last year we wanted to reduce monthly expenses, so we talked about cutting out the premium cable package. When we looked at shows we knew we would miss, we only came up with one: The Closer. I said we could just buy the DVD's for the next season, and I'm sure glad we did. The second season is even better than the first, exploring Brenda's immense charm and manipulation strategies while giving even more insight into her imperfections. We watch many police and detective shows, and the writers of this one always come up with new and interesting crimes to explore. I would highly recommend this DVD set to anyone who enjoys good plots, good characters, and strong women.

5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-09-01

I love The Closer so when I saw that the second season was on sale, I had to have it. It did not disappoint. It's great to be able to watch my favorite show uninterrupted by commercials.

5 out of 5 stars Five Stars.......2007-08-08

Easily one of the best shows on t.v. the second season of the Closer was just as perfect as the first season. The entire cast is excellent. It is almost like a sweet treat watching the team like Provenza and Flynn with their cracks as it to watch Brenda get her suspect to confess. Each epsoide is well acted and well written. Most are serious cases but with a little humor others like Serve and Protect are so funny your laughing through the entire epsoide.
The Closer - The Complete First Season
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The Closer - The Complete First Season
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The Closer - The Complete First Season
Starring: Kyra Sedgwick
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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ASIN: B000ENC6QY
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Amazon.com

Deputy Police Chief Brenda Johnson (Kyra Sedgwick, Personal Velocity) isn't about making friends, she's about getting results. Days after her transfer from Atlanta, the LAPD's Priority Homicide Division decides they can't work with the blunt-talking Southern belle. Fortunately, she has former CIA colleague, Assistant Police Chief Will Pope (J.K. Simmons, Spider-Man), on her side. As he explains to Captain Taylor (Robert Gossett), who she has just replaced, "She is not miss congeniality...but she's a closer." Set to the sound of urban blues, TNT's The Closer is Columbo by way of Prime Suspect. In other words, Johnson may be as messy as Oscar Madison, but she's as sharp as Sherlock Holmes. Throughout the first season, she'll solve 13 murders, including those of a reclusive mathematician, a Russian prostitute, and a British butler. She won't get much support from her colleagues, except for Sergeant David Gabriel (Corey Reynolds, Broadway's Hairspray)--to the consternation of his co-workers, like Detective Lieutenants Provenza (G.W. Bailey, M*A*S*H) and Flynn (Tony Denison, Melrose Place). Johnson also has a friend in FBI Special Agent Fritz Howard (Jon Tenney, You Can Count on Me). With his help, she'll eventually settle into her new environment, especially when she lands a house and a cat on the same day (conveniently left behind by a victim). Just as it takes awhile for the chief to grow on her squad--and to get used to driving in LA--Sedgwick's Golden Globe-nominated performance follows a similar trajectory. Fortunately, "Scarlett O'Hara," as the droll Provenza dubs her, becomes more fully-rounded as the season progresses, aided by a superb SAG Award-nominated ensemble cast. Consulting producer on The Closer is former LA District Attorney Gil Garcetti of O.J. infamy. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Synopsis: An offbeat personality, a tough-as-nails approach and a track record as one of the country's leading investigators--these are just a few of the traits exhibited by television's next great detective, Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson, played by three-time Golden Globe Award nominee Kyra Sedgwick in "The Closer." In her first lead role in a dramatic series, Sedgwick plays a tough CIA-trained detective, with Southern charm, who has been brought from Atlanta to Los Angeles to head up the Priority Murder Squad, a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. "The Closer" is executive produced by the team behind "Nip/Tuck."

DVD Features:
Deleted Scenes
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Closer - The Complete First Season.......2007-09-13

Wonderful series. Great price and quality. Purchased to keep in my DVD collection.

5 out of 5 stars closer.......2007-09-07

I really love this show. I must admitt that I watched season 2 first. I found season 1 had a little more sex in it than I like , but still very good. Season 2 is my favorite because the story line is more about Brenda and her staff and theie personalilitys which are bigger than life. I also love the dry hummer in this show> I can't waite for season 3 to come out even though I watched it on tv. This is a must for all serious mystery fans.

5 out of 5 stars Addicting.......2007-09-03

This weekly drama ,which is filled with biting wit gets high marks for originality. The characters are edgy and real. The stories gritty and humorous. Kyra Sedgewick leads a stellar cast in this cable TV phenom.It is impossible to get enough. Great writing and directing add to the total package.Each episode draws you in and leaves you begging for more.

5 out of 5 stars great series.......2007-08-20

I love Kyra Sedgewick. She is a great actress who shows her versatility in this character. So glad to find how refreshing she can be in this series.

5 out of 5 stars Great Show!.......2007-08-18

I love this show, and now I can watch it without having to fast forward my DVR through the commercials!
The Closer - The Complete First Two Seasons
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Favorite show
  • The First 2 Seasons of The Closer
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The Closer - The Complete First Two Seasons
Starring: Closer
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ASIN: B000N6UF0Q
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Favorite show.......2007-09-13

This is my favorite show and I just had to have it. I shop on line and Amazon has good quality and I get my purchases fast.

5 out of 5 stars The First 2 Seasons of The Closer.......2007-09-06

Brenda Johnson is a fabulously brilliant yet interestingly neurotic police chief from the South who works in LA. If you'd like to watch a quirky leader in action, catch this series.

Having these CD's of the first two seasons is a great way to share the TNT series with family and friends who missed parts.

Love it!!! Can't wait to order the 3rd season!!!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent show!.......2007-08-26

This is one of the freshest shows to hit the screen in years. Kyra Sedgwick is first class and the supporting cast absolutely rocks. Great for an exercise workout - the suspense will keep you going!

5 out of 5 stars GREAT show!.......2007-08-24

i absolutely love the closer. kyra sedgwick is an amazing actress, and she brings something special to this character. i can't imagine anyone else other than kyra sedgwic as brenda lee johnson. the rest of the cast is great, as well. there's so much junk on tv that i can't stand, but this show just sucked me in from the first time i saw it. what i really enjoy is the fact that it's not just about "the crime." there's a lot of about the lives of the characters. well...mostly brenda, but she's "the closer." basically, the acting is great, the stories are intriguing, and it's just an amazing show.

5 out of 5 stars Better than reality TV.......2007-08-23

Great story lines and phenomenal writing make this the best summer series on tv. Kyra Sedgwick was born for this role. Some people may say her southern accent is too strong, but I find it a delight. Her politeness to her colleagues while delegating assignments is refreshing. She's the best project manager I've seen in a long time. She leaves no stone unturned. The way she eats her sweets and savors every bite is sensual and I look forward to seeing what the writers have in store for Brenda and Fritz. Can't wait for season three to come out on DVD. The Closer - The Complete First Two Seasons
Closer (Superbit Edition)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great character study! Which one are you?
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Closer (Superbit Edition)
Starring: Natalie Portman , Jude Law , Julia Roberts , Clive Owen , and Nick Hobbs
Director: Mike Nichols
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B0007OCG4W
Release Date: 2005-03-29

Amazon.com

Four extremely beautiful people do extremely horrible things to one another in Closer, Mike Nichols' pungent adaptation of Patrick Marber's play that easily marks the Oscar-winning director's best work in years. Anna (Julia Roberts) is a photographer who specializes in portraits of strangers; Dan (Jude Law) is an obituary writer struggling to become a novelist; Alice (Natalie Portman) is an American stripper freshly arrived in London after a bad relationship; and Larry (Clive Owen) is a dermatologist who finds love under the most unlikely of circumstances. When their paths cross it's a dizzying supernova of emotions, as Nichols and Marber adroitly construct various scenes out of their lives that pair them again and again in various permutations of passion, heartbreak, anger, sadness, vengeance, pleading, deception, and most importantly, brutal honesty. It's only until you're more than halfway through the movie that you'll have to ask yourself exactly why you are watching such a beautifully tragic tale, as Closer is basically the ickiest, grossest, most dysfunctional parts of all your past relationships strung together into one movie. Ultimately, it falls to the four actors to draw you deeper into the story; all succeed relatively, but it's Law and Owen whose characters will cut you to the quick. Law proves that yet again he's most adept at playing charming, amoral bastards with manipulative streaks, and Owen is nothing short of brilliant as the character most turned on by the energy inherent in destructive relationships--whether he's on the giving or receiving end. --Mark Englehart

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The Superbit titles utilize a special high bit rate digital encoding process which optimizes video quality while offering a choice of both DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. These titles have been produced by a team of Sony Pictures Digital Studios video, sound and mastering engineers and comes housed in a special package complete with a 4 page booklet that contains technical information on the Superbit process. By reallocating space on the disc normally used for value-added content, Superbit DVDs can be encoded at double their normal bit rate while maintaining full compatibility with the DVD video format.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great character study! Which one are you?.......2007-09-07

This movie is RAW. If you want a feel good and bubble gum and lollipops type of movie, this is not for you.

This is one of the BEST character studies I have seen in a long time. It's ugly, it's raw, but it's REAL and that could be why some felt so ill at ease. To like this movie is to accept that people really are this selfish and ugly-hearted. This could very well happen and that's what turns your stomach.

By far, Clive Owen owns this movie! You are disgusted by him from beginning to end, but find yourself rooting for him on several occasions, then mad at yourself that you are doing so. But then when you look at the alternative for Anna (Julia Roberts) in Dan (Jude Law), you allow yourself the moral misstep. Dan is quietly selfish and insecure. You realize early on there's an invisible bar that he's set that no one can meet or sustain.

At the end of this movie, you'll ask yourself (in regards to family, friends, and intimate relationships) are you the one setting the unrealistic bar, or are you the one trying to meet one? Are you being yourself while also allowing others to be who they are.

"Alice" was played BRILLIANTLY by Natalie Portman. She had the right balance or tough chick and little-girl-lost. You clearly understood she was someone who wanted to be loved and accepted "as is" flawed and all. Doesn't everyone? She was the only innocent one, so to speak, in the entire quadrangle. She gave her body at the end masking her rejection and hurt. We all know someone whose done this or continues to do this. Although clearly misguided, Alice is the only one who didn't maliciously or selfishly hurt someone she claimed to love.

What makes Larry so remarkable is that he understood they were all flawed INCLUDING HIMSELF, but unlike Dan, accepted it. He knew Anna was a depressive. She didn't have to stay "up" and perfect for him. Larry allowed her to have her blue funks because he knew exactly what made her function comfortably. He was quite content in lifting and supporting her in her art of "photographing sad people beautifully" as Alice said, hitting the Anna nail right on the head. Anna was beautiful to the world, but was sad upon closer inspection. Dan never even realized her condition because it was all about him. Larry understood 'you are what you are,' anything better than that was a great moment. Because he understood this, he knew how to manipulate and orchestrate them all into ultimately getting what he wanted. Dan never got "it" in regard to his relationships because again, it was about him and distracting from his own securities. He had lived and supposedly loved Anna, but didn't really know her - same for "Alice." Any revelations as to who they really were, came from outside sources.

Alice told Larry hidden truths about herself because he was totally open with her - nothing hidden which in turn made her comfortable enough to talk.

Julia gave a great understated performance. She wasn't overly emotional, she didn't rely on her sexuality, she simply existed from moment-to-moment as a depressive does.

I challenge anyone who hated the ugliness of this movie to rewatch it with new eyes.

GREAT-GREAT film!

3 out of 5 stars MAKES YOU WANT TO JOIN A MONESTERY.......2007-08-25

Wow, what an exhausting movie about some really f**ked up people. Just when you started to root for a character they would do something so base and digusting you would just sit there in shock. The dialoge is great, thanks to this being an acclaimed stage production, the performances are good, Clive Owen the stand out, he was exceptional. Im really not sure id recommend this movie, it's so depressing, and what it says about these four losers is not pretty, but on the other hand the performances are good, the dialoge well written and i liked the fact is is shot on location in London...really up to you, but be prepared to be very frustated, these four are idiots of the highest order and deserve each other, I really hate to think that anyone could be as horrible as any of these four.

5 out of 5 stars Modern Drama.......2007-08-18

It has its flaws of course: the dialogue is exagerrated and serendipity plays an all too prominent role. But this is one of my all time favorite films. The beauty of this film comes from embracing everything it has to offer such as witty euphemisms (of the few it has). But be warned: it is very cut throat and bellicose in its depiction of surreal contemporary relationships. Its not putting on a mask and calling people out on their innocence. In this film, no one is spared the sledge-hammer.

1 out of 5 stars The Worst movie ever.......2007-08-11

This was the most degraded garbage I ever tried to watch I got halfway through and was so disgusted I shreded the disc .
The constant swearing and vulgarity were totaly uncalled for.

4 out of 5 stars Clive looking good.......2007-06-27

A really good pick if you want a slew of good actors and especially Clive Owen. Interesting, kept me from falling asleep, a problem I have now that I have a yound child at home, ha! had some nice dreams after this too, what a plus.
Closer [Blu-ray]
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Horrible Movie
  • CLOSER - Blu Ray
  • Worth it just to see Natalie Portman in heels!
Closer [Blu-ray]
Starring: Clive Owen , Julia Roberts , Colin Stinton , Nick Hobbs , and Natalie Portman
Director: Mike Nichols
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ASIN: B000NQRV4O
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Amazon.com

Four extremely beautiful people do extremely horrible things to one another in Closer, Mike Nichols' pungent adaptation of Patrick Marber's play that easily marks the Oscar-winning director's best work in years. Anna (Julia Roberts) is a photographer who specializes in portraits of strangers; Dan (Jude Law) is an obituary writer struggling to become a novelist; Alice (Natalie Portman) is an American stripper freshly arrived in London after a bad relationship; and Larry (Clive Owen) is a dermatologist who finds love under the most unlikely of circumstances. When their paths cross it's a dizzying supernova of emotions, as Nichols and Marber adroitly construct various scenes out of their lives that pair them again and again in various permutations of passion, heartbreak, anger, sadness, vengeance, pleading, deception, and most importantly, brutal honesty. It's only until you're more than halfway through the movie that you'll have to ask yourself exactly why you are watching such a beautifully tragic tale, as Closer is basically the ickiest, grossest, most dysfunctional parts of all your past relationships strung together into one movie. Ultimately, it falls to the four actors to draw you deeper into the story; all succeed relatively, but it's Law and Owen whose characters will cut you to the quick. Law proves that yet again he's most adept at playing charming, amoral bastards with manipulative streaks, and Owen is nothing short of brilliant as the character most turned on by the energy inherent in destructive relationships--whether he's on the giving or receiving end. --Mark Englehart

Product Description

A witty, romantic, and very dangerous love story about chance meetings, instant attractions, and casual betrayals. Closer is director Mike Nichols' critically acclaimed look at four strangers - Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen - with one thing in common: each other. Adapted by Patrick Marber from his award-winning stage play.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Horrible Movie.......2007-07-26

I just spent two hours of my life watching this movie , and seriously , i regret every minute of it ... i thought if i watched it till the end i'd get the hang of it .. but i didn't ... it's un-related , unusual , and not worth seeing .. and to think i bought it in Blue ray .. huh

5 out of 5 stars CLOSER - Blu Ray.......2007-07-20

The transfer is amazing and really spotlights just how good this Hi Definition format is.

4 out of 5 stars Worth it just to see Natalie Portman in heels!.......2007-06-07

I've only seen about 1/4 of this movie so far, but will update soon. The picture quality on Blu-ray seems good to very good -- not stunning, but decent enough. The image fills up my entire screen with no black bars, which is really great. I will update soon after I'm done watching it.
Jay Cutler: One Step Closer
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Cutler Poised To Take Bodybuilding to Next Level
Jay Cutler: One Step Closer
Starring: Jay Cutler
Manufacturer: Bayview Films
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ASIN: B000HEZF0Y
Release Date: 2006-10-31

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Jay Cutler in depth, behind the scenes and never before seen! One Step Closer, the latest DVD from Jay, is now available! Be one of the first to get a copy of the most in-depth DVD ever produced. At just under 6 hours long, One Step Closer begins four weeks out from the 2005 Mr. Olympia and documents Jay all the way through the Olympia contest. One Step Closer includes behind the scenes footage from the Mr. O - from prejuding to backstage footage - pre & post finale! More then just a training video, One Step Closer gives you never seen before point of view footage of the lifestyle on one of the sportÂ's greatest athletes. 349 minutes on 2 DVDs

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Cutler Poised To Take Bodybuilding to Next Level.......2007-01-28

This DVD gives you the ins and outs of the life of this year's Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler. See how he lives, how he trains, and the unbelievable sacrifices made to be the best in perhaps the world's toughest sport.

The video follows Jay throughout the 2005 season, where he came in second at the Olympia. Cutler has the look and the gab to bring bodybuilding to the masses. While everyone can't look like Jay, we can each improve under his inspiration.
God Is Closer Than You Think: Six Sessions on Experiencing the Presence of God (Zondervangroupware Small Group DVD Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good small group resource
  • Great study materials
God Is Closer Than You Think: Six Sessions on Experiencing the Presence of God (Zondervangroupware Small Group DVD Edition)
Starring: John Ortberg , Stephen Sorenson , and Amanda Sorenson
Manufacturer: Zondervan
ProductGroup: DVD
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Book Description

The story of the Bible is the story of God’s desire to be with his people. God is extending himself, stretching out to reach us and to fill our lives with his presence. Every moment of your life is like a page in a Where’s Waldo book. God is there, the Scriptures tell us, but the ease with which he may be found varies from one page to the next. God is closer than you think!

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good small group resource.......2007-05-15

Ortberg does it again! This is a good series for any small group. The video teaching is good and the production quality is high. It also works well in large group settings (church Sunday school, etc), which is the way I used it. I would recommend it.

5 out of 5 stars Great study materials.......2006-03-16

The package was a complete one; book, study guide, PowerPoint, & video presentations. I read the book first, then proposed it to my church as a book study, which they enjoyed very well. John Ortberg is a good author and presenter of his materials, challenging common ideas about God with correct biblical ones.
Closer
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    Closer

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    Closer and Closer
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Closer and Closer
    • WHO'S TO BLAME
    • Closer and closer
    • edge of your seater!
    • Exciting, Nerve Racking and Terrific !
    Closer and Closer
    Starring: Kim Delaney , Bill MacDonald , Alan Van Sprang , Nigel Hamer , and Peter Outerbridge
    Director: Fred Gerber
    Manufacturer: Trinity Home Ent
    ProductGroup: DVD
    Binding: DVD

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    ASIN: B0001WTVAM
    Release Date: 2004-05-04

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    4 out of 5 stars Closer and Closer.......2005-12-27

    Police suspect that a brutal serial killer has patterned the murders of three women on a series of novels written by Kate Saunders (Kim Delaney), whose writings focus on similar crimes -- and whose paraplegia is the result of a vicious attack by the same killer years earlier. With a new novel about to be published, Kate finds herself at the murderer's mercy as his attacks begin again.
    VERY GOOD Suspense movie! I was lucky enough to get this one for $1.00 and LOVED IT!!

    4 out of 5 stars WHO'S TO BLAME.......2005-02-02

    One of the underlying themes of this well done made for TV films is what responsibility should a creative person take for the work they create? In this case, a female mystery writer has written two best selling novels about a serial killer named the Gargoyle. Both books have seemingly prompted a copy cat killer to mimic the crimes of her novels. The general populace says the author should be just as guilty as the killer. While this is not something I agree with (I've read several serial killer books and have yet to kill anyone), it makes for an interesting underlying theme, and ultimately, a reason for the murders. Kim Delaney stars as the novelist, who was rendered disabled after her encounter with the first copycat killer. She has secluded herself in an out of the way cabin, and doesn't have much of anything to do with anyone, except her personal assistant, Jenny, and her personal trainer, BJ (a rugged John J. York). When the copycat killings take up again after her second best seller, the FBI moves in, which also includes Delaney's former lover, agent John Grady (Scott Kraft). A sleazy tabloid news anchorman also figures in the plot, and director Fred Gerber keeps us guessing in this suspenseful and well acted chiller.

    1 out of 5 stars Closer and closer.......2003-06-15

    This movie was much better the first time I saw it, when it was called Copycat with Sigourney Weaver, Holly Hunter and Harry Connick Jr.

    Horrible acting by all the supporting characters, too many half-baked and poorly explained threads all over the place, incompetant police and FBI agents/procedure, and not really that hard to figure out who the killer is.

    Bringing a degree of disbelief suspension to movies is one thing, but to think that if the FBI and Police from 9 states were so unable to find any suspect, that they wouldn't have run the backgrounds thru on everyone involved with the case is just stupid.

    Police aren't that dumb.

    And it was kinda funny seeing Kim Delaney who is obsessively paranoid and over-protective of herself all movie long to instantly drop all her wards the moment the movie is about to end and you/we know the killer is about to show up.

    Yea that would be the killer who gave himself away halfway thru the movie with his [crummy] acting.

    4 out of 5 stars edge of your seater!.......2002-01-27

    kim delaney is excellent in this movie about a serial killer who's inspired by her best selling book! The whole time you're wondering 'who dunnit'. This one's good!

    4 out of 5 stars Exciting, Nerve Racking and Terrific !.......1999-09-01

    Closer and Closer is a thrilling film in which someone is inspired by a book which kate (Kim Delaney) writes, a book based on a murderer.The film is great, its one were you'll be asking yourself till the end 'Who's The Murderer ?' A film to watch.
    What a Friend We Have in Jesus; A Closer Walk With Thee
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      What a Friend We Have in Jesus; A Closer Walk With Thee

      Manufacturer: Family Value Collection
      ProductGroup: DVD
      Binding: DVD

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      What A Friend We Have in Jesus is an inspirational journey through the life of Jesus set to a beautiful, stereo soundtrack of favorite Gospel songs such as How Great Though Art and What a Friend We Have in Jesus. This wonderful DVD reverently tells the greatest story ever told , the life of Jesus, His words, His miracles, His triumphs, and His Tribulations. It is truly a DVD event for the whole family.

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