Serenity (Collector's Edition)

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Serenity, the action-packed event that delivers thrilling non-stop adventure, incredible battles in dangerous worlds and spectacular visual effects, is now available in a Special 2-Disc Collector's Edition containing all-new bonus content and never-seen-before footage! With over 30 minutes of all-new special features and special collectible packaging, the Serenity - Collector's Edition is a must own for all true Sci-Fi and Joss Whedon fans! All-new 2-disc edition will include 6 completely new bonus elements including cast & filmmaker commentary. Will also include all bonus features from previous release.

All New Bonus Features:
-Extended Scenes (6:45)
-Take A Walk on Serenity (4:00) Cast and Crew take us on a special tour of the Serenity space ship
-A Filmmaker's Journey (19:49) Take A Journey with Joss Whedon from script to the big screen
-The Green Clan (3:03) An expose on Cinematographer Jack Green and his team
-Sci-Fi Inside: Serenity (21:41) Hosted by Adam Baldwin, an in-depth look at the film that was resurrected from a cancelled television show, as well as its supportive culture.
-Session 416 (7:52) These internet pieces document a portion of River's participation in a psychological study and her interactions with her therapist.
-Feature Commentary with Director Joss Whedon and Cast Members Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass

Customer Reviews:

Great new edition of one of the best movies ever........2007-09-14

Anyone who hasn't seen Serenity and Firefly, the TV show that preceeded it, doesn't know what they are missing. Really well developed characters, great dialogue, great story, great acting. Joss Whedon writes some of the best female characters around. No idiodic portrayals of a woman dying of a broken heart and leaving her twin babies motherless like someone in a more famous sci-fi movie. These people could be real and they are all characters that are flawed, but have a lot to be admired for too.

One of the best Sci-fi movies to come out in years!!!.......2007-09-14

Whether you have seen Firefly or not, I think there is something anyone can enjoy about Serenity. I actually saw this movie before watching the Firefly series. I was so intrigued by the story I wanted to see more and believe me, I was not disappointed. Firefly is now one of my favorite TV shows of all time with Serenity being on of my favorite movies.

If you have seen Firefly, there probably won't be any need to tell you how good this movie is. I'm sure you will buy it anyway. But if you are a hardcore fan, there are more extras in this collector's edition that I'm sure you won't want to miss.

For those of you who are just looking for a decent science-fiction film, look no further. This movie has great action, humor, and special affects and it truly cares about its characters. Please please please see this movie!!!

Now for the sequel...........2007-09-14

I loved the show and the movie so now watching the deleted scenes and getting the background information (which were amazing, BTW) I just have to say this: "Joss push for a sequel!" I know that this will never happen, but I can dream. Or I can really genie it and hope that the SciFi channel will come to its senses and re-up this show. Ah yes, back to Firefly.

Anyone who even liked the show has to get this version of the movie! It is a must have for any DVD collection. And don't forget to watch it with the commentaries on.

Big Damn Collector's Edition.......2007-09-13

Buy two, or three... buy enough so that sales warrant Serenity 2! All the glory of Serenity with the awesomeness of a new cast commentary, new key art and a bunch of sweet new featurettes!

Best Edition for Fans.......2007-09-13

The only way to make 'Serenity' better is to give us more of it. This is what was done.

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Couldn't Get Into This One
Thank you Joss Whedon! SPOILER ALERT
Serenity extension of Firefly
Best Movie I've Seen Lately
Love the series, love the movie...

Serenity [HD DVD]
Starring: Joss Whedon
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000FA57N0
Release Date: 2006-04-18

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Serenity offers perfect proof that Firefly deserved a better fate than premature TV cancellation. Joss Whedon's acclaimed sci-fi Western hybrid series was ideally suited (in Browncoats, of course) for a big-screen conversion, and this action-packed adventure allows Whedon to fill in the Firefly backstory, especially the history and mystery of the spaceship Serenity's volatile and traumatized stowaway, River Tam (Summer Glau). Her lethal skills as a programmed "weapon" makes her a coveted prize for the power-hungry planetary Alliance, represented here by an Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor) who'll stop at nothing to retrieve River from Serenity's protective crew. We still get all the quip-filled dialogue and ass-kicking action that we've come to expect from the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but Whedon goes a talented step further here, blessing his established ensemble cast with a more fully-developed dynamic of endearing relationships. Serenity's cast is led with well-balanced depth and humor by Nathan Fillion as Captain Mal Reynolds, whose maverick spirit is matched by his devotion to crewmates Wash (Alan Tudyk), Zoe (Gina Torres), fun-loving fighter Jayne (Adam Baldwin), engineer Kaylee (Jewel Staite), doctor Simon (Sean Maher), and Mal's former flame Inara (Morena Baccarin), who plays a pivotal role in Whedon's briskly-paced plot. As many critics agreed, Serenity offered all the fun and breezy excitement that was missing from George Lucas's latter-day Star Wars epics, and Whedon leaves an opening for a continuing franchise that never feels cheap or commercially opportunistic. With the mega-corporate mysteries of Blue Sun yet to be explored, it's a safe bet we haven't seen the last of the good ship Serenity. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Couldn't Get Into This One.......2007-09-09

Not having ever watched the TV series, I walked into this one with no preconceived notions. As an HD DVD, the picture and sound was phenomenal. But...I stopped watching about half way through it because it was boring. There was a brief glimpse of action when River morphed into a Trinity-inspired kung-fu master (Matrix reference). Other than that, I found this to be a Star Trek inspired knock-off. My understanding is that the TV series was cancelled. I now know why.

Thank you Joss Whedon! SPOILER ALERT.......2007-09-09

Another job well done! I loved this movie but the movie cover stinks. Where in the movie does anything on the front cover happen? I'm glad that the movie came out and it was an awesome movie. It really tied up loose ends! Thank you Joss Whedon!

As for the people mad about the preacher dying and Wash dying, they wanted to be written out of the script in case they brought the show back. It wasn't Joss' call.

Serenity extension of Firefly.......2007-09-07

If you enjoyed the series Firefly, you will LOVE this movie. It is a great extension of the series. I wish there was more for us to view, but this is as good a "wrap" as you could ask for!

Best Movie I've Seen Lately.......2007-09-05

This is a movie that I came upon from the critics on TV (you know, two names of two guys that have a lot to say). Well, I was glad that they did. This movie had me fall in love with all the characters in the story line and then also in the story line too. I enjoyed both the male and female roles and this is usually not the case for me. The name "Serenity" is the name of the spaceship that finds itself home for everyone. The way that the spaceship looked and was laid out was great to look at. The plot lines of the movie was great and I suggest you see the TV shows first (named "Firefly" after the type of spaceship that Serenity is designed as). The TV shows will give you a lot of insight on the characters and how they interact and this makes the movie much more enjoyable. I purchased both the seasons for Firefly and the movie; something I rarely do. I feel that there is so much good stuff out there why would I want to take up the time watching something more that at least twice. But I know that I will watch all of these many more times that two as I have a not so secret crush on the main character, Mal. Hope everyone out there enjoys this movie as much as I do.

Love the series, love the movie..........2007-09-03

I purchased the FIREFLY series awhile before this film came out. Feel sorry for those who went into a theatre (or bought the DVD) to watch SERENITY without such a background; may have been totally incomprehensible, certainly lacking in any emotional commitment. That is why the 3 stars...

Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)

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A small review of the DVD image quality, not the movie
Use The English Subtitles - It Will Help Make The Movie Better
the child, Anakin Skywalker
It's not my favorite, but still very enjoyable.
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Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Pernilla August , Kenny Baker , Brian Blessed , Ralph Brown , and Anthony Daniels
Director: George Lucas
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00003CX5P
Release Date: 2005-03-22

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"I have a bad feeling about this," says the young Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) in Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace as he steps off a spaceship and into the most anticipated cinematic event... well, ever. He might as well be speaking for the legions of fans of the original episodes in the Star Wars saga who can't help but secretly ask themselves: Sure, this is Star Wars, but is it my Star Wars? The original elevated moviegoers' expectations so high that it would have been impossible for any subsequent film to meet them. And as with all the Star Wars movies, The Phantom Menace features inexplicable plot twists, a fistful of loose threads, and some cheek-chewing dialogue. Han Solo's swagger is sorely missed, as is the pervading menace of heavy-breather Darth Vader. There is still way too much quasi-mystical mumbo jumbo, and some of what was fresh about Star Wars 22 years earlier feels formulaic. Yet there's much to admire. The special effects are stupendous; three worlds are populated with a mélange of creatures, flora, and horizons rendered in absolute detail. The action and battle scenes are breathtaking in their complexity. And one particular sequence of the film--the adrenaline-infused pod race through the Tatooine desert--makes the chariot race in Ben-Hur look like a Sunday stroll through the park.

Among the host of new characters, there are a few familiar walk-ons. We witness the first meeting between R2-D2 and C-3PO, Jabba the Hutt looks younger and slimmer (but not young and slim), and Yoda is as crabby as ever. Natalie Portman's stately Queen Amidala sports hairdos that make Princess Leia look dowdy and wields a mean laser. We never bond with Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), and Obi-Wan's day is yet to come. Jar Jar Binks, a cross between a Muppet, a frog, and a hippie, provides many of the movie's lighter moments, while Sith Lord Darth Maul is a formidable force. Baby-faced Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd) looks too young and innocent to command the powers of the Force or wield a lightsaber (much less transmute into the future Darth Vader), but his boyish exuberance wins over skeptics.

Near the end of the movie, Palpatine, the new leader of the Republic, may be speaking for fans eagerly awaiting Episode II when he pats young Anakin on the head and says, "We will watch your career with great interest." Indeed! --Tod Nelson

Description

Feature-Length Audio Commentary
The creators of Episode I give you insight into the film like no one else can. Hear from: writer/director George Lucas, Producer Rick McCallum, sound designer and film co-editor Ben Burtt, ILM animation director Rob Coleman and ILM visual effects supervisors John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires.

"The Beginning"
Making Episode I Documentary Film
Culled from over 600 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, this all-new hour-long documentary film takes you inside Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic during the making of The Phantom Menace. Sit in on the film's production process including: pre-production, casting, principal photography, editing, rough-cut reviews, visual effects meetings and other events that few people have had access to before.

Exclusive Deleted Scenes and Documentary
All-new documentary featuring George Lucas, Rick McCallum and guests discussing the painstaking process every director must go through in determining what scenes make the final cut. View seven exclusive deleted sequences that were created specifically for this DVD and learn why they were eliminated from the final version of the film.

Multi-Angle Animatics
Discover the amazing techniques used to create two memorable sequences (Submarine and Podrace Lap 1) from storyboards to animatics to final composites.

Featurettes
Five mini-documentaries give you an insider's look at The Phantom Menace's Storyline, Design, Costumes, Visual Effects and Fight sequences through behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the cast and filmmakers.

Web Documentaries
Originally released on starwars.com during the production of Episode I, this award-winning twelve-part web documentary series gives you a fly-on-the-wall perspective into the making of the film as it was happening.

Exclusive Production Photo Gallery
Scroll through a never-before-seen gallery of candid cast and crew shots, each with captions.

"Duel of the Fates" Music Video
One of the most popular music videos during its release in May 1999, the "Duel of the Fates" video intertwines live footage of John Williams conducting the London Symphony Orchestra with behind-the-scenes clips and dramatic footage featured in Episode I.

Posters and Print Campaign
Examine the Episode I theatrical posters (Teaser and Launch) and the International Outdoor advertising used to support the release of Episode I around the world.

Trailers and TV Spots
Watch the theatrical teaser and launch trailers, plus seven TV spots (including the five original "Tone Poems" along with "The Saga Begins" and "All Over Again").

"Star Wars: Starfighter-The Making of a Game" from LucasArts
This featurette offers insight into the making of the popular flight action combat game along with information on other Star Wars games from LucasArts.

Exclusive DVD-ROM Content
Your Episode I DVD is a key that unlocks exclusive Star Wars content only available through a special DVD-ROM website.

Customer Reviews:

A small review of the DVD image quality, not the movie.......2007-09-10

After putting off this purchase for years, I finally walked to the store and got my copy. I was disappointed.

The image was transfered from film, which makes no sense to me. It has the typical dust, scratches, overexposure and over-sharpening problems of a scan from film. I guess back in 2001 when everyone had small TVs no one noticed, but I have a 70" screen and, compared to the Episode III DVD, the image quality in this one sucks.

I know Episode I was the last Star Wars flick shot with film instead of digital cameras, but, come on, it was edited in computers! It makes no sense to further degrade the image by transferring it from digital to film and then back to digital... unless you are planning to re-release it as a "Digitally remastered" version for the 10th anniversary (Which I hope they do, along with the HD DVD and Blu-ray versions)

Use The English Subtitles - It Will Help Make The Movie Better.......2007-09-05

I believe George Lucas said he was inspired by the chariot race in the 1959 epic Ben-Hur, and thought of it often when he staged the big pod race scene in this movie.

So, when I watched the film again the other day, the third or fourth time I've seen it, I kept looking for comparisons. Well, suffice to say nothing will surpass that chariot race, which had no benefit of any special-effects while this was almost all computer-generated. Nevertheless, the pod race in here was a lot of fun to watch, had excellent surround sound, was exciting and the highlight of the film. Oddly, in this movie instead of a man you have a small boy as the good guy- driver, so to speak. Young Jake Lloyd who plays "Anakin Skywalker." He's the key character in this Star Wars saga, the boy who later becomes the father to Luke Skywalker and winds up being revealed as Darth Vader. But....this is long before that

This movie, the first Star Wars movie after a long hiatus (16-years) disappointed a lot of fans but I thought it was entertaining overall. My main complaint was trying to understand "Jar Jar Binks," but on the DVD I can use English subtitles and thus understand all the strange things he says with his Caribbean accent. It makes the movie more enjoyable and I strongly recommend doing that.

As usual, there is a ton of astounding visuals in here, all kinds of strange characters and excellent "effects." Yes, the action gets hokey in spots, especially near the end, but what modern-day action film doesn't?

People who are really "into" this Star Wars saga, and take it seriously, were, as mentioned generally let down with this movie. I guess they expected a lot more after waiting so long for the next installment. I just watch it for the enjoyment of an escapist film and as someone who usually enjoys good visuals. I repeat: put on the "English subtitles." That helped a lot, believe me.

the child, Anakin Skywalker.......2007-09-04

This is a decent movie. it could have been better on a lot of levels but it is definitely a good movie to check out. If you're looking for A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, or Return of the Jedi, this ain't it.

It's a different movie. Not as action packed as those but definitely worth a look. I actually prefer this to Attack of the Clones, mostly because of Hayden Christensen, Jar Jar Binks is an annoyance but you'll learn to live with it. If he didn't talk as much it'd be a very good movie.

Alas, I still recommend this movie. The DVD is great. A commentary from George and others and a few features on the second disc make it all the worthwhile. The deleted scenes are a must watch. Definitely for the fans. If you aren't a fan, you won't appreciate it as much.

It's not my favorite, but still very enjoyable........2007-08-29

It's not my favorite, but still very enjoyable.

I enjoyed 'Star Wars' (a.k.a. Star Wars IV: A new hope) when it came out and I was 7 yrs old and I still love all the Star Wars Movies today. My son has loved all the Star Wars movies as well

MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!.......2007-08-09

Of all the many Binks in the world, who is the most skull-crushingly annoying? Is it the Binks Company, the Canadian insurance brokers? Is it the U.S. manufacturers of spray guns, paint booths, and electrostatic spray equipment? Or is Jar Jar, the mouthy horse-lizard from the 4th Star Wars movie, appropriately titled Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace? If you said anything but number three, you are imprisonably insane! That's right, Mike Nelson and Kevin Murphy take on the franchise-ruining Star Wars that everybody loves to hate but nobody loves to watch! Only we make you want to watch it again, and laugh instead of kill! Finally, Jar Jar gets what he deserves!

Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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One of the BEST movies ever!
A Guy Movie and so much more.
Spanish Subtitles
A Special Monkey
What's the first rule of fight club?

Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Starring: Edward Norton , Brad Pitt , Meat Loaf , Helena Bonham Carter , and Zach Grenier
Director: David Fincher
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00003W8NM
Release Date: 2000-06-06

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2-Disc set is loaded with Extra Punch!

Bonus Features

Four audio commentaries by the cast and crew, including David Fincher, Brad Pitt, Edward Norton and Helena Bonham Carter.
Five deleted scenes and outtakes.
Original sketches, oil paintings, storyboards, publicity stills and lobby cards.
17 behind-the-scenes vignettes.
Anamorphic widescreen format
Languages:English 5.1 surround; English and French Dolby Surround

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Starring: Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter, Meat Loaf, Jared Leto, Van Quattro, Markus Redmond, Michael Girardin, and Rachel Singer. Directed By: David Fincher. Running Time: 139 Min., Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2000 Twentieth Century Fox.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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All films take a certain suspension of disbelief. Fight Club takes perhaps more than others, but if you're willing to let yourself get caught up in the anarchy, this film, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, is a modern-day morality play warning of the decay of society. Edward Norton is the unnamed protagonist, a man going through life on cruise control, feeling nothing. To fill his hours, he begins attending support groups and 12-step meetings. True, he isn't actually afflicted with the problems, but he finds solace in the groups. This is destroyed, however, when he meets Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), also faking her way through groups. Spiraling back into insomnia, Norton finds his life is changed once again, by a chance encounter with Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), whose forthright style and no-nonsense way of taking what he wants appeal to our narrator. Tyler and the protagonist find a new way to feel release: they fight. They fight each other, and then as others are attracted to their ways, they fight the men who come to join their newly formed Fight Club. Marla begins a destructive affair with Tyler, and things fly out of control, as Fight Club grows into a nationwide fascist group that escapes the protagonist's control.

Fight Club, directed by David Fincher (Seven), is not for the faint of heart; the violence is no holds barred. But the film is captivating and beautifully shot, with some thought-provoking ideas. Pitt and Norton are an unbeatable duo, and the film has some surprisingly humorous moments. The film leaves you with a sense of profound discomfort and a desire to see it again, if for no other reason than to just to take it all in. --Jenny Brown

Customer Reviews:

One of the BEST movies ever!.......2007-09-10

This movie will move you, as will the book, but this brings the book to life. And what a life it is. It will be changed after watching Fight Club!!

A Guy Movie and so much more........2007-09-05

This gets labelled as a guy movie all the time. It's definitely one that's aimed toward guys but it's a sophisticated and well put together movie that I feel anyone could enjoy. There's points in the movie that may be too 'touchy' for females but the story well then makes up for it.

I'm not going to go into detail about the movie seeing as the number of review before mine that have, but I will go into detail about the DVD features.

David Fincher knows how to put out DVDs, this, as well as Seven (New Line Platinum Series), feature no less than 4 commentaries. Also included are plenty of feautettes, deleted scenes, and behind-the-scenes footage. The case is awesome just as well. This is a must have. It very well may be the best movie David Fincher ever directed.

Must Have.

Spanish Subtitles.......2007-08-30

Also Spanish Subtitles
Subtitulos en español.

The Amazon's description is really bad, don't have all the info that users needs.

A Special Monkey.......2007-08-24

When i first saw this movie, i was inspired by the scenes of the vultures torturing the young monkeys. The fact that honey mustard was used for their baptism was somewhat freightening, but the movie redeems itself when Brad Pitt (also known as Mr. Stromboli) inherits two million pounds of green roses.
An interesting oak tree once spoke to me. He held my hand. Gently. Ever so gently. And he told me that everything would be okay. Maybe it was his courage that led me to bring him into bed with me. That was painful. But his gentle caress took me to deep oceans of heavenly chocolate. The morning after was awkward. I made him scrambled eggs with turkey bacon, but he did not have a mouth. So i polished his leaves instead. Or maybe it was that he was actually a woman at heart. A purple woman.

What's the first rule of fight club?.......2007-08-24

Most people don't know the first rule of fight club. This film made me a Norton and Pitt fan. I didn't like the ending but I like the movie over all.

Corey Cotta, Author of All of Yesterdays Tomorrows.

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why america fights ...
A must see!
I Have Four Sons
Please Watch It
An Important Film

Why We Fight
Starring: John McCain , Susan Eisenhower , Richard Perle , Gore Vidal , and Charles Lewis (VI)
Director: Eugene Jarecki
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000FBH3W2
Release Date: 2006-06-27

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Fans of Oliver Stone's J.F.K. will recognize the opening moments of writer-director Eugene Jarecki's Why We Fight, in which outgoing President Dwight Eisenhower warns of the pernicious and growing influence of what he called the "military-industrial complex." But Stone's movie, which uses the same footage, was a work of fiction. While those who disagree with the decidedly leftist point of view in this documentary will probably consider it the product of paranoid liberal fantasy as well, there's enough credible material, much of it supplied by the targets of Jarecki's criticisms, to make Eisenhower look like a prophet and everyone else uneasy about the dark confluence of politics, money, and war that controls the country's fortunes. The message here is that while there may be some who sincerely believe that America's various military engagements (in Iraq, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, and elsewhere) since World War II are the product of our God-given duty to spread freedom and halt the influence of evil ideologies around the world, the real reason we fight is that war is good business. This is hardly a bulletin; anyone who is surprised by allegations that politicians pander to defense contractors, or that Vice President Dick Cheney helped secure huge deals for Halliburton, the company he formerly headed, simply hasn't been paying attention (Politicians lie? How shocking!). In fact, the principal drawback to Jarecki's film is simply that there's nothing particularly revelatory or compelling about it. Only when he takes a personal approach does he go beyond the obvious; the story of a retired New York policeman and former Vietnam veteran whose son died in the World Trade Center, who wanted revenge, but who became seriously disillusioned when Bush admitted that the war in Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11, adds some much needed human interest. Still, Why We Fight, which includes a director's audio commentary track and a few other bonus features, serves as a grim reminder that the world's most powerful nation has strayed far from the principles of our founding fathers, a development that does not bode well for America's future. --Sam Graham

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Why We Fight is the provocative new documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Eugene Jarecki (The Trials of Henry Kissinger) and winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival.

Named after the series of short films by legendary director Frank Capra that explored America's reasons for entering World War II, Why We Fight surveys a half-century of military conflicts, asking how - and answering why - a nation of, by and for the people has become the savings-and-loan of a government system whose survival depends on an Orwellian state of constant war.

The Why We Fight DVD features interviews and observations by a "who's who" of military and Washington insiders including Senator John McCain, Gore Vidal, and Dan Rather. Beginning with President Dwight D. Eisenhower's prescient 1961 speech warning of the rise of the "military industrial complex," Why We Fight moves far beyond the headlines of various American military operations to the deeper questions of why America seemingly is always at war. What are the forces - political, economic, and ideological - that drive us to clash against an ever-changing enemy? Just why does America fight? Unforgettable, powerful and at times disturbing, Why We Fight on DVD will challenge viewers long after the last fade-out.

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why america fights ..........2007-09-02

very informative movie ... shows all the wars that the USA has been involved with to protect our freedom ... viewpoints of different individuals ... you decide if we did the right thing ... there is a price to pay for our way of life ... interesting ... thank you for offering it on your website ...

A must see!.......2007-08-23

This is an understated documentary, not a polemic. I am buying copies for friends, and encouraging them to show it to everyone they know. A remarkable, UNBIASED, look at the US military industrial complex. Tells how it works, what it does, and why it prospers. The only down side is that it could leave you despairing about how and where this is all going to end.

I Have Four Sons.......2007-08-23

I have four sons and have purchased a copy of this incredibly courageous documentary for each of them. I love my country and am heart broken to have to warn my boys against throwing away their lives for this insane war, or the next one that they dream up. A wonderful film. Pray that we can change before it is too late...

Please Watch It.......2007-08-20

I found the main point of the movie, about the military-industrial complex and its influences, a bit exaggerated. No doubt they play a part in decisions to go to war, but the sole or even the primary reason ... is a bit exaggerated. However, a lot of the subterfuge I found particularly good. Chalmers Johnson's discussion of "blowback" in this movie led me to read his book. Also, there was a colonel taking about the Pentagon's Center For Strategic Plans, that was created to bypass the CIA and DIA with fabricated reasons for war, etc. These things, that were secondary issues, haven't appeared as well anywhere else. It's in these things that I found the most satisfying from the movie.

It's definitely worth the watch, but the arms industry is exaggerated. I recommend that viewers also read Iraq: The Logic of Withdrawal for a better understanding of why we invaded Iraq.

An Important Film.......2007-08-16

I watched this film for the first time this evening and am very glad I did so. Prior to watching this film, I had come to similar conclusion such as wondering why the military-industrial complex was running around without a leash and pondering why more Americans weren't concerned about our government officials pandering increasingly to corporations in recent years. But it's ingrained in us to be patient and to maintain in our government and the people.

This film helps to expose what's really been going on behind the scenes and how the American people have done little to stop it. It helps us to connect the dots to finally accept the fact that we were taken for a ride. A ride paid for with our own tax dollars used to pad corporate pockets.

I definitely recommend this film!

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Couldn't Get Into This One
Thank you Joss Whedon! SPOILER ALERT
Serenity extension of Firefly
Best Movie I've Seen Lately
Love the series, love the movie...

Serenity (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Nathan Fillion , Chiwetel Ejiofor , Raphael Feldman , Yan Feldman , and Ron Glass
Director: Joss Whedon
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ASIN: B000BW7QWW
Release Date: 2005-12-20

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Description

A passenger with a deadly secret. Six rebels on the run. An assassin in pursuit. When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything - or anyone - to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncharted areas of space. But, the greatest danger of all may be on their ship. From the mind of Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) comes a new edge-of-your-seat adventure loaded with explosive battles, gripping special effects and fantastic new worlds.

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Couldn't Get Into This One.......2007-09-09

Thank you Joss Whedon! SPOILER ALERT.......2007-09-09

Serenity extension of Firefly.......2007-09-07

If you enjoyed the series Firefly, you will LOVE this movie. It is a great extension of the series. I wish there was more for us to view, but this is as good a "wrap" as you could ask for!

Best Movie I've Seen Lately.......2007-09-05

Love the series, love the movie..........2007-09-03

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The best thing about the movie is the trailer.
3.5 stars
Entertaining & Sexy
A bona-fide guilty pleasure
Suprisingly Clever

D.O.A. Dead or Alive
Starring: Jaime Pressly , Devon Aoki , Holly Valance , Sarah Carter , and Natassia Malthe
Director: Corey Yuen
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ASIN: B000I0RNXY
Release Date: 2007-09-11

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Four gorgeous women are invited to a remote island to participate in a fighting tournament.

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The best thing about the movie is the trailer........2007-09-14

This movie is more like a two part "She Spies". Mechanically done fight sequences, cheesy computer graphics (well, at least the computerized video scoring screens are a new idea for a karate movie), and loads of cute girls to stare at are worth the cost of renting the DVD. Tura Satana--where are you when we need you?

3.5 stars.......2007-09-13

I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by this film. After reading about all the delays, horrid reviews, and the whole week it played in my local theatre, I had to convince myself to rent it. Now I have to convince myself not to buy it.

If you like movies in the vein of "Mortal Kombat", then this is for you. Minimal plot to keep you busy through the fight scenes, but the plot actually makes sense. The fight scenes are very well-choreographed. But I expect no less from Corey Yuen, who is simply brilliant. The acting was what it was. Devon Aoki came through better than she did in "War"; Jamie Pressly was a lot of fun as Tina; Holly Valance did a nice job as Christie, and Sarah Carter was a good Helena. Natasse Malthe was a bit under-used, and that did disappoint me; the ads and interviews would have you believe she was a main character.

And that really was the problem with this movie, the PR. The big scene everyone talked about with the five girls taking on 300 warriors? Nope, not the film at all. It was hyped the wrong way. Oh, and it was a bit too short at 87 minutes or so.

As for the DVD, the features are somewhat sparse. About 10 deleted scenes which shouldn't have been deleted, and a 20 minute "making of" sequence. That's it. For $25 I expect a bit more.

If you're looking for a good flick to kill some time, go for it. The next "Enter the Dragon" it isn't, but it is well-above the disasters which were "Bloodrayne", "House of 100 Corpses" and other video-game flicks done by Uwe Boll.

Entertaining & Sexy.......2007-09-13

I used to be a fan of the games, back when I played video games. So the movie got my attention. Not enough to see it in the cinema, but upon its DVD release this week I bought it on impluse without even seeing it. I'm happy with the purchase after watching it yesterday. I was very worried this was going to be real bad and I be pissed spending full price for it. But not so. I'm a 28 y/o guy. I'm not a teenage boy, and still the movie had enough sex appeal just like the game to keep my intrest. I found the film entertaining throughout & funny in parts and stupid in others. They even throw in beach volleyball like the game...clever. I do agree with other reviewers Christie is very appealing, and same for Helena...I didn't care to much for Tina's character in the film though.
Overall if you like alot of eye candy with cool action sequences, then you'll enjoy the film I think. They should have made it more violent & sexier with an R rating...my personal thought..

A bona-fide guilty pleasure.......2007-09-12

Video game to film adaptations rarely work as you no doubt already know. Chances are if you've seen any previews of the Dead or Alive movie, you most likely laughed at how ridiculous it looked. Well, guess what? Here it is on DVD, and it's surprisingly not the terrible waste of film that many (including me) thought it would be. Sure, it's nothing remotely great in the least, and even laughable in some spots, but as a whole, Dead or Alive is a fun and entertaining guilty pleasure that does it's job well. A martial arts tournament is being held on a remote island, with many of the competitors being in the form of some incredibly hot babes (Holly Valance, Jamie Pressly, Devon Aoki, Sarah Carter, Natassia Malthe), who soon learn that there is more going on than it seems. The action is good (courtesy of Transporter director Corey Yuen) and the movie delivers plenty of eye candy, no matter how inane or non-sensical the events that unfold turn out to be. That aside, the film manages to pay some delightful homage to it's source material (volleyball anyone?), and while it's not always faithful to it, it's still a fun ride regardless. Also featuring Eric Roberts, former wrestling star Kevin Nash, Matthew Marsden, Brian J. White (who looks exactly like Zack from the game) and look for Mortal Kombat star Robin Shou as the Pirate Leader.

Suprisingly Clever.......2007-09-11

I had no expectations one way or the other walking into the theater to see D.O.A. When my friends and I came out, we talked and laughed about it for an hour. This movie knows its limitations and never takes itself too seriously, but has the interesting flavor of pretending its a serious movie all the way through. (It turns out there's a big, visible difference between thinking you're a serious low budget movie and playing pretend.) Ridiculous things will happen with actors and actresses approaching their jobs in character and straight-faced, allow the viewer to indulge in a very pleasant vacation from reality.

While it couldn't successfully translate the actual plot line of the video games to the big screen, D.O.A. is shockingly full of nods to the series. You can tell that the team actually played and paid attention to the source material. While Kasumi and Hayabusa have switched roles (Kasumi the serious ninja and Hayabusa a little wide eyed), this was necessary, after all, to keep the Super Ninja from dominating the movie. All the other characters strongly reference their original characters, with wonderful little surprises throughout for those of us who have played the video game series casually or competitively. The plot itself is a hybrid of the plot lines of the various games.

Did I mention the martial arts sequences are brilliantly shot and incredibly well choreographed? They are excellent. Little more needs to be said. Fans of martial arts flicks will not be disappointed.

This little gem does everything it can with what it has to work with, showcasing some fantastic action in a smart framework. D.O.A. is downright fun.

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Excellent Martial Art Realism
The only martial arts movie that made me want to buy it
Amazing athletics.
Tony Jaa is WICKED!
Great movie.

Ong-Bak - The Thai Warrior
Starring: Petchtai Wongkamlao , Tony Jaa , Pumwaree Yodkamol , Suchao Pongwilai , and Chumphorn Thepphithak
Director: Prachya Pinkaew
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ASIN: B0009VBTQY
Release Date: 2005-08-30

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No computer graphic can ever surpass what a real human body can do--and what the body can do is on spectacular display in Ong-Bak, a Thai action movie starring the lithe and flexible Tony Jaa. When the head is stolen from a holy statue in Jaa's rural village, he goes to Bangkok to get it back. Of course, it just so happens that the thief is connected to a bar where criminal big shots gamble over bare-knuckle brawls, and Jaa is--despite his virtuous efforts--drawn into the game. But that's only the beginning; a chase through the city streets rivals the ingenious acrobatics of Jackie Chan, with Jaa leaping between panes of glass, over a bicycle in motion, and through a wreath of barbed wire. Jaa's fighting prowess has been compared to Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and just about every other martial arts master, but he has an equal degree of charisma as well. He won't win acting awards, but his engaging presence carries the movie. One word of warning: The numerous fights will make you wince as much as gape in astonishment. Ong-Bak follows the action-flick tradition that the hero needs to be as battered as possible before he ultimately triumphs, and the battering is intense. --Bret Fetzer

Description

When the head of his village's sacred Buddha statue is stolen, simple country boy Ting (Tony Jaa) is sent to Bangkok to retrieve it. Raised by a monk who has trained him in Muay Thai, Ting has vowed to never use his lethal martial arts skills. But once he arrives in the big city, Ting is forced to fight. It's non-stop action as Ting infiltrates Bangkok's seedy underworld and takes on a series of lowlifes and criminals in his quest to obtain the sacred head.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Martial Art Realism.......2007-08-27

There are a handful of movies that have true raw martial arts skills shown and not so much special effect talents demonstrated. Bruce Lee is one that comes to mind most. Although I enjoy Chuck Norris and Steven Seagal's movies and they showed their talents, there were certainly more special effects and stunts than true raw skills demonstrated. This movie shows raw talent and will remind you of the early Bruce Lee movies. I imagine we will see Tony Jaa again soon. This foriegn film has English subtitles. Unfortunately they are only for those that can't hear so you will read it when birds chirp and techno music plays. A minor complaint but a bit distracting. Overall this will appeal to fans of martial arts movies. mainly. I suggest you rent it if you enjoy foreign movies or martial art movies.

Tony Jaa plays Ting, a Thai whose village is invaded by thugs that steal the head of their Buddha. His village pleads with him to get it back since there is a festival coming and he won the tree climbing contest and is a known accomplished fighter. The villages pitches in and gives him all their money. He goes to Bangkok to look for the men and he ends up visiting an Uncle who is into gambling. He takes Tings money and gambles it away. Ting must then fight in competitions to recover it and the head of the Buddha. Very thrilling fight scenes in different locales. The movie gives a good feel for life in Thailand and has good production values. As for critics, considering the sheer number of martial arts moves in this movie I was in awe of the very few slightly missed hits. Choreographing this kind of movie is a nightmare because if you aren't doing full on hits it is more difficult to show realistic fight scenes. So my hat is off to Jaa for so many moves and so few mistakes.

The only martial arts movie that made me want to buy it.......2007-08-04

Im bryan and im 15 I love this movie, it was the actual movie that started me wanting to collect martial arts movies, I recomend the protector if you see it available, Tony jaa is the best guy for this job, the fights are amazing, the feel is so very real, and every bone break, and elbow, and knee, he gets his opponent with is just something amazing, this movie is worthy of any martial arts dvd collection!

Amazing athletics........2007-06-16

While not a fan of these kind of movies I watched this after hearing about the incredible skill of the star. While the premise, storytelling, and acting aren't great, it's not what people watch these movies for.

But as a centerpiece for the abilities of Tony Jaa, it works. The dvd box stresses that there are no camera tricks or special effects, and it looks like that's true. The 'stunts' that Jaa does are incredible, and I can recommend this only for that. Some of the staged stunts come across as cheesy regardless of the amount of skill and strength needed to perform them. Like him walking across his pursuers shoulders to get away from them, or that some of the stunts are show many times but from different angles.

Entertaining for fans of the genre.

Tony Jaa is WICKED!.......2007-05-21

This movie is what you should expect from a low-budget foreign produced movie. Not shot for American viewing, but the stunts he does are SO INCREDIBLE it more than makes up for the shallow story line and acting.

Great movie........2007-05-07

People got to see this movie. Tony Jaa is fantastic in martial arts stunt but true. He is the new Bruce Lee. Now I'm interested on learning the Muay Thai myself.

The X-Files - Fight the Future (Widescreen Edition)

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Great movie for X-files fans!
X-Files for the New Generation.
Excellent Addition to the X-Files History
love it
Love the X Files!

The X-Files - Fight the Future (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: David Duchovny , Gillian Anderson , John Neville , William B. Davis , and Martin Landau
Director: Rob Bowman
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ASIN: B00005221O
Release Date: 2001-01-23

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The definitive American television series of the '90s comes to the big screen with an anticlimactic whimper. And how could it be otherwise? Why should material so perfectly realized in one medium necessarily translate well into another? The series is crisply and thoughtfully executed in just about every detail, but the heart of its appeal lies in the elegant handling of complicated and evolving ongoing story lines, which is not something movies are especially good at. The big-screen drive for closure cramps the creative style, though it may also help nonfans get a grip on the proceedings. We do get some invigorating thrills and chills, however, and a more satisfying sense of the scale of an all-enveloping human-alien conspiracy than ever before, but there's no more plot development here than in an average two-part season-ending. FBI black sheep Mulder and Scully have been temporarily transferred from the X-Files project to an anti-terrorist unit to investigate an Oklahoma City-style bombing. They uncover a new wrinkle in the Syndicate/Cancer Man conspiracy--basically an attempt to help one bunch of (benign?) aliens fight off another bunch who want to colonize Earth. A spectacular, ice-bound finale thrillingly staged by series-veteran director Rob Bowman offers Mulder (but not a conveniently unconscious Scully) his first clear look at a You Know What, which in some quarters qualifies as an epochal event. Martin Landau offers the agents some crucial clues, and several familiar TV faces (including the Lone Gunmen and Mitch Pileggi's indispensable Assistant Director Skinner) turn up briefly to wink knowingly at faithful fans. --David Chute

Description

Thirty-seven thousand years ago, a deadly secret was buried in a cave in Texas. Now the secret has been unleashed. And it's discovery may mean the end of all humanity.

"The plague to end all plagues"

When a terrorist bomb destroys a building in Dallas, Texas, FBI Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) are drawn into a dangerous conspiracy surpassing anything they've ever encountered. With the dubious assistance of a paranoid doctor (Academy Award -winner Martin Landau). Mulder and Scully risk their careers and their lives to hunt down a deadly virus which may be extraterrestrial in origin - and could destroy all life on earth. Their pursuit of truth pits them against the mysterious Syndicate, powerful men who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets safe, leading the agents from the cave in Texas, to the halls of the FBI, and finally to a secret installation in Antarctica which holds the greatest secret of all.

Customer Reviews:

Great movie for X-files fans! .......2007-07-28

Although people who have never heard of The X-files can watch this, I think it is best for the fans to see this. They will appreciate it more. If you are a fan of X-files, David Duchovny, or Gillian Anderson, then you need to buy this movie today!

X-Files for the New Generation........2007-07-19

based on the top-grossing television series "the x-files" Fight the future takes a new and fresh look at government conspiracies and alien encounters. the film stars the original cast of the X-Files. the story begins in the ice-age when two neadrothals persue a creature into a cave and are never seen again. thousands of years later a group of kids uncover a cave and one child is infected by an alien "plaque". investigating the story mulder and scully discover more than thay wanted to.

Excellent Addition to the X-Files History.......2007-06-30

The short and sweet version of this review: If you've watched X-Files and you've never seen this movie, you must! It has a great deal of extended information about various storylines from the television series. In and of itself, it is a great Sci-Fi movie and even if you aren't interested in the show itself, the movie is still a whole movie and can be enjoyed without any previous knowledge about Mulder and Scully!

love it .......2007-06-30

If you like the series then you will like the movie. Mulder is so cute! anyways there is a great Mulder/Scully scene and the movie was done after season 5 i believe and was the right time for the movie. i saw it a long time ago in theaters with my dad. i thought of it the other day and bought it through amazon....its still a classic series. if you are a fan of x-files you must own the movie. even if you didn't watch the series i think you would still like this movie. its a great sci-fi watch! mainly b/c its possible and makes you think..what if? you will never look at bees the same again.

Love the X Files!.......2007-06-12

I loved the weekly episodes of the X Files, so I wasn't disappointed with the movie. This 1998 film version of the Science Fiction series focuses on Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully as they try to determine why a bomb was used to cover up the true reasons the bodies of three firemen and a young boy were found in the wreckage, but they died earlier and in a different location! Dana and Fox soon find themselves tracing a deadly virus with extraterrestrial origins. When Scully is infected with the virus, Mulder races to find her after getting his hands on the antidote.

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Movie's a bitch.
Amores Perros
One of the best mexican mvies in recent times
Mexican version of 11:14
No English audio track

Amores Perros
Starring: Emilio Echevarría , Gael García Bernal , Goya Toledo , Álvaro Guerrero , and Vanessa Bauche
Director: Alejandro González Iñárritu
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ASIN: B00005N8A9
Release Date: 2001-09-25

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Amores Perros roughly translates to "Love's a bitch," and it's an apt summation of this remarkable film's exploration of passion, loss, and the fragility of our lives. In telling three stories connected by one traumatic incident, Mexican director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu uses an intricate screenplay by novelist Guillermo Arriaga to make three movies in close orbit, expressing the notion that we are defined by what we lose--from our loves to our family, our innocence, or even our lives. These interwoven tales--about a young man in love with his brother's pregnant wife, a perfume spokeswoman and her married lover, and a scruffy vagrant who sidelines as a paid killer--are united by a devastating car crash that provides the film's narrative nexus, and by the many dogs that the characters own or care for. There is graphic violence, prompting a disclaimer that controversial dog-fight scenes were harmless and carefully supervised, but what emerges from Amores Perros is a uniquely conceptual portrait of people whom we come to know through their relationship with dogs. The film is simultaneously bleak, cynical, insightful, and compassionate, with layers of meaning that are sure to reward multiple viewings. --Jeff Shannon

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Movie's a bitch........2007-08-01

Amores Perros (Alejandro Gomez Inarritu, 2001)

If nothing else, Amores Perros would be remembered as the film that made Gael Garcia Bernal a star. But there is more. Amores Perros is a movie that's pretty much full of more.

The movie centers around a car crash, when a fleeing Octavio (Bernal) runs a red light and slams into a car driven by supermodel Valeria (Goya Toledo). Once we have seen the film's driving mechanism, we are presented with three stories that surround it: Octavio's, in which he tries to get his brother's wife Susanna (Vanessa Bauche) to run away with him, and gets involved in the underground world of dogfighting in order to try and make enough money to finance his dream; Valeria's, as we see the disintegration of her life after the accident; and that of El Chivo (Emilio Echevarria), a not-so-innocent bystander who rescues Cofi, Octavio's fighting dog, from the wreck. While the three stories never intersect save in the crash itself, characters intertwine, with major characters from one piece popping up in minor parts in others.

What is most impressive about this movie, perhaps, is Inarritu's sense of restraint. He's not one to lay everything out for the viewer; ambiguity abounds in this movie. That's uncommon, and it's noteworthy. What was the last mo