Heartbreak Ridge

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The controversial, Reagan-era invasion of Grenada by U.S. troops is, oddly enough, at the center of this initially interesting story of a seasoned Marine sergeant (Clint Eastwood) routinely insulted by younger officers for being a symbol of the war that America "lost" in Vietnam. Looking for both a victory and a little redemption, Eastwood's character trains a squadron of scrappy pups and turns them into fighting grunts, just in time to follow White House orders and take the little island. Marsha Mason plays Eastwood's love interest, and Mario Van Peebles is funny as an undisciplined con artist who joins Clint's men and finally catches the spirit after getting his butt kicked a few times. --Tom Keogh

Description

After serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Gunnery Sergeant Tom Highway finds himself with a collection of medals and no war to fight. Training a new group of Marines that are more green than mean, Highway complicates matters by attempting to reconcile with his former wife, Aggie. Rekindling the spark in his failed marriage won't be easy with a crisis brewing in Grenada and his pathetic platoon far from ready.

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Customer Reviews:

First rate product and service!.......2007-08-04

My product arrive as advertised by the seller in excellent condition. And the price was very reasonable.

Heartbreak Ridge.......2007-08-01

Being a military person myself, I must admit I've ran into a few people whom actually live like this... it's all they live for and most go overboard with it - so to see Gunny show some care for his troops was good. I love this movie for many reasons, Mario Van whatever is not one of them.

Clint Deserved a Promotion.......2007-07-20

Clint Eastwood's "Heartbreak Ridge" is an outstanding movie that was actually ahead of its time in giving us insight into how much one has to sacrifice when completing a career in the military. The movie is set in 1983, and Eastwood plays a grizzled gunnery sergeant in the USMC. He's been in just about every conflict since the battle on the frozen hill of Korea, from which the title is taken. It's a pretty typical military movie, with veteran Clint taking a bunch of low performing gyrines and whipping them into a top-notch unit. The characters are well cast, espeically the commanding officer, who gets his just desserts in a one-on-one faceoff with Eastwood. The subplot, detailing Eastwood's failed marriage to gorgeous Marsha Mason is perfectly handled as well. You can't help rooting for Clint and her to get back together, but the relationship is handled in very adult manner, leaving that question unanswered untilthe final sequence. The climax, set against the backdrop of the Granada invasion, reminds us all of the high risks our soldiers take to every day keep us all free. It also marks the transitionary phase toward increased professionalism our military was going through during the years of neglect after the fall of Saigon. As a vet who served during that time, I felt especially vindicated when I first saw this movie back when it was released in the theaters. Although I suspect it never got its due from the critics, it's a classic and can be enjoyed over and over. Great job, Clint.

Clint Eastwood & the old breed of Marines.......2007-05-13

This is a wonderful movie...showing the difference between the "old breed" and "new breed" of marines. I have seen this MANY times. I know some of the quotes by heart, and started using one of them from time to time.

Excellent Movie.......2007-01-15

I bought this for my brother because he wanted it. We ended up watching it and I was really pulled into this movie. This is not your typical war movie, but more about how Clint transforms a bunch of poor soldiers into fighting men. A fine movie!

An Officer and a Gentleman (Special Collector's Edition)

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An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance
Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character
A great and honest movie
Romantic.
Girl Gets What Girl Wants

An Officer and a Gentleman (Special Collector's Edition)
Starring: Richard Gere , Debra Winger , David Keith , Robert Loggia , and Lisa Blount
Director: Taylor Hackford
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ASIN: B000MGBSGC
Release Date: 2007-05-01

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Richard Gere plays an enrollee at a Naval officers candidate school, and Debra Winger is the woman who wants him. That's pretty much it, story-wise, in this romantic drama, which is more effective in a moment-to-moment, scene-by-scene way, where the two stars and Oscar-winner Louis Gossett Jr.--as Gere's tough-as-nails drill instructor--are fun to watch. Sexy, syrupy, with occasional pitches of high drama (Gere having a near-breakdown during training is pretty strong), An Officer and a Gentleman proves to be a no-brainer date movie. --Tom Keogh

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Once in a great while a movie comes along that truly grips and uplifts its audiences. Such a movie is An Officer And A Gentleman, a timeless tale of romance, friendship and growth. Loner Zack Mayo (Richard Gere) enters Officer Candidate School to become a Navy pilot and in thirteen tortuous weeks he learns the importance of discipline, love and friendship. Louis Gossett, Jr. won an Academy Award* for his brilliant portrayal of the tough drill instructor who teaches Zack that no man can make it alone. And while Gossett tries to warn the young officer about the local girls who will do anything to catch themselves pilot husbands, Zack eventually learns to love one (Debra Winger) while his fellow candidate, a memorable character portrayed by David Keith, struggles with a very different fate. An Officer And A Gentleman is a rich and satisfying story with moving performances that will stay with you long after the film has ended.

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An Officer and a Gentleman Delivers Old Fasioned Romance.......2007-09-02

"An Officer and a Gentleman" is hands down one of the most romantic films to come out in the 90's. Though the premise is one often seen from Hollywood, "Officer" is a rich and often sad romantic journey filled with raw emotions and powerful performances by everyone involved. It is truly a well written (Douglas Day Stewart), well directed story (Taylor Hackford) with an all-star cast and it proves it!

Zach Mayo, played by Richard Gere, is an adorably rebellious, often charming, and cocky Navy brat who enters the Naval Academy with hopes of become a pilot. Almost immediately, he clashes with drill Sgt. Foley, his immediate commanding officer played by Louis Gossett, Jr.. While learning about teamwork, friendship, and fitting in, his life is rapidly complicated by a local factory worker, Paula, (played by Academy Award Winner Debra Winger) looking to find an attractive young officer with a promising future and a way out of town. The film alternates between Gere's progress at the Academy, his ability to be a loyal friend and his blossoming romance. For a while it seems unlikely that either will work out longterm. It's a classic story of over-coming adversity, struggling to do the right thing, and learning to make the right decisions to become a better person. It comes across as very true-to-life and believable with tremendously real performances!

Breathtakingly believable as a selfish, angry and somewhat lost young man, Richard Gere takes us on a roller coaster ride of character development that is stunningly real. I was honestly surprised he didn't receive a nomination for best actor for this performance, hands down one of his best to date. Debra Winger was nominated for Best Supporting Actress while Lou Gossett, Jr. won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the dunting drill sergeant who manages to make a real man and an officer out of Zach Mayo. David Keith in the role of Sid Worley, Zach' best friend, also shines in a moving and ultimately heart breaking performance of his own. Rounding out the cast, Lisa Blount in the role of Paula's white trash best friend did a formidable job of conveying the utter desperation and hopelessness that leads a certain type of woman to do whatever it takes to marry up in life.

"An Officer and a Gentleman" is an intense romance/drama filled with a chemistry seldom seen with such startling realism (despite the supposed conflict between Gere & Winger off camera). The energy and sexual intensity are exactly what great romance is made of. It will make you laugh, make you cry, make you angry and make you sigh. And by the time you reach the end, it will have you cheering. Will anyone who has seen it ever forget the moment Zach sweeps Paula into his arms and marches her out of that humdrum factory life to live happily ever after? I know I won't!

Great plight to unlikely success for Richard Gere's character.......2007-08-15

This is a fantastic movie. It ebbs and flows away a good drama should. This movie lacks action because it's a drama and they don't waste a lot of money blowing up cars and buildings just to get people to care. Good acting and a good story. This movie is set in Seattle, Washington and stays true to the areas economic condition. Poulsbo, Washington is where the movie was filmed, but it is supposed to be taking place in Bremerton Naval Academy. The cinematography is a little bit dated, but then again, this film is well over 20 years old. Debra Winger, Richard Gere have good screen chemistry. It's a good date movie for anyone who hasn't already seen it.

A great and honest movie.......2007-08-14

I saw this film for the first time and I wish I hadn't waited so long to see it. An Officer And A Gentleman is a brilliant film with great performances from Richard Gere, Louis Gossett Jr. and Debra Winger. Richard Gere embodies the character of Zack Mayo, a troubled young man who, due to neglect and ill parenting by a military father, signs up with the Navy to get some direction in his misguided life.

Richard Gere is great in adding layers to what could have been a poorly drawn characterisation. Mayo is not always the 'good guy' and is more often than not a complete prick.
This movie shows what a person can accomplish when they believe in themselves and have a big brother who cares enough to make them succeed. This is a great movie.

Romantic........2007-06-23

Although Officer and a Gentleman is riddled with cliches and predictability, it is also one of the most romantic movies of it's time.

Paula, a small town factory worker, meets and falls in love with Zach, an Navy officer candidate. She helps him through basic training, while they both overcome past and present tragedies. Once training is over, what will come of their short-term romance?

Oh, I definitely CANNOT resist a young Richard Gere in uniform. Believe me. I had to wipe the drool off of my chin. :-)

Girl Gets What Girl Wants.......2007-06-12

This is just a simple old-fashioned love story, 1992-style. Lower-class loner guy joins Navy, gets into OCS to be a pilot and, along the way, meets a homie who wants a sailor to take her away from her factory job. A fling turns into the real thing, no matter how hard he tries to deny his feelings for her and, in the end, rescues the factory princess and drives away with her.

A true chick flick.

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S trip (Unrated Extended Cut)
Extended Cut should have been...
Irreverent loser makes good with great fun
5 STAR MOVIE UNRATED EDITION DVD IN DEFECTIVE
Classic Movie. Extended Cut not worth it.

Stripes (Unrated Extended Cut)
Starring: Bill Murray , Harold Ramis , Warren Oates , P.J. Soles , and Sean Young
Director: Ivan Reitman
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ASIN: B0008JIJ2O
Release Date: 2005-06-07

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Bill Murray was heading toward a career peak on the back of comedies such as this one from 1981, the second film in his ongoing collaboration with director Ivan Reitman (the two went on to make Ghostbusters). Murray plays a chronic loser who joins the army and fails to find a fan for his ironic sensibilities in his by-the-book sergeant (Warren Oates). When push comes to shove, however, the smirking hero takes charge of his ragtag unit and turns them into fighting machines, albeit to the rhythm of hit songs by Manfred Mann and Sly Stone. The film is occasionally funny, but it mostly plays like any one of a dozen underachieving comedies featuring players from Saturday Night Live and SCTV. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

S trip (Unrated Extended Cut).......2007-08-05

I real enjoyed it a great movie. I have watch it about 20 times and i have laughed all the way though. An excellent movie

Extended Cut should have been..........2007-05-30

There is no denying Stripes as a classic from my (insert age now) youth. And, sans the additional scenes, it is still an all-time favorite. However, I just can't get my arms around those extended scenes. The fact that a little warning is telling me throughout that "the director feels these scenes were superfluous, and a waste of your time" (my quotation marks) really doesn't help matters. Buy Stripes if you don't already own it. But, don't buy it for the extra scenes...

Irreverent loser makes good with great fun.......2007-05-20

Up tight people get theirs with humor, but not much differently from the theatrical release

5 STAR MOVIE UNRATED EDITION DVD IN DEFECTIVE.......2007-04-11

I love this movie,but I am extremely disappointed with this unrated release. The first problem is that even though you can watch the theatrical version of the film, where ever the added scenes were put in there is a slight pause before going to the next scene! This is inexcusable and it distract the viewer every time it happens. The extra scenes are worthless so now either version is ruined. This should have been recalled. Great movie worthless DVD!

Classic Movie. Extended Cut not worth it........2007-02-01

Not worth the extra added scenes plus they are explicitly marked as added scenes. Kinda cheesy. The good news is that the original movie can also be played. The movie is a 5+

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G.I. Jane [Blu-ray]
Starring: Jason Beghe , James Caviezel , Morris Chestnut , Angel David , and Lucinda Jenney
Director: Ridley Scott
Manufacturer: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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ASIN: B000MQ58W2
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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Demi Moore gives "the performance of her career" (NBC-TV, New York) in director/producer Ridley Scott's (GLADIATOR) riveting saga of uncompromising courage. Presented for the first time on Blu-ray Disc®, this tale of grit and determination is more triumphant than ever in this astonishing format. Moore stars as trailblazer Lieutenant O'Neil, the first woman to earn a place in the elite Navy SEALs. Experience the brutal rigors of training camp - and O'Neil's endless battles with top military brass and her male Navy SEAL teammates - in hard-hitting, in-your-face 1080p. Feel the explosive action of combat with 5.1 48 kHz, 24-bit uncompressed audio. You'll stand up and cheer for G.I. JANE, thanks to Blu-ray™ High Definition!

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Unrealistic and inaccurate
Silly Film Premised Upon a Politically Correct Fantasy
The Ultimate Movie about Girl Power
Demi Moore Rocks
Inspiration

G.I. Jane
Starring: Demi Moore , Viggo Mortensen , Anne Bancroft , Jason Beghe , and Daniel von Bargen
Director: Ridley Scott
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: 1558908315
Release Date: 1998-04-22

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It seemed like a pretty good career move, and for the most part it was. Demi Moore will never top any rational list of great actresses, but as her career stalled in the mid-1990s she had enough internal fire and external physicality to be just right for her title role in G.I. Jane. Her character's name isn't Jane--it's Jordan O'Neil--but the fact that she lacks a penis makes her an immediate standout in her elite training squad of Navy SEALs. She's been recruited as the first female SEAL trainee through a series of backroom political maneuvers, and must prove her military staying power against formidable odds--not the least of which is the abuse of a tyrannical master chief (Viggo Mortensen) who puts her through hell to improve her chances of success. Within the limitations of a glossy star vehicle, director Ridley Scott manages to incorporate the women-in-military issue with considerable impact, and Moore--along with her conspicuous breast enhancements and that memorable head-shaving scene--jumps into the role with everything she's got. Not a great movie by any means, but definitely a rousing crowd pleaser, and it's worth watching just to hear Demi shout the words "Suck my ----!!" (rhymes with "chick"). --Jeff Shannon

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Demi Moore (DISCLOSURE, INDECENT PROPOSAL) is in top form in this action-packed hit! Moore stars as gutsy Lieutenant O'Neil, the first woman ever given the opportunity to earn a place in the armed forces most highly skilled combat unit -- the elite Navy SEALS! But the already brutal rigors of training camp turn into an unimaginable test of courage and determination once it becomes clear that no one -- powerful politicians, top military brass, or her male Navy SEAL teammates -- wants her to succeed! A critically acclaimed triumph directed by action hitmaker Ridley Scott (ALIEN, THELMA & LOUISE) -- you'll cheer for G.I. JANE as this brave soldier proves she belongs among the best of the best!

Customer Reviews:

Unrealistic and inaccurate.......2007-05-24

This movie was a real disappointment. Laced with inaccurate facts and utterly unrealistic scenarios. Not worth the watch.

Silly Film Premised Upon a Politically Correct Fantasy.......2007-03-17

The scene where Demi Moore defeats a large man in hand to hand combat is utterly ridiculous. The odds against this happening in the real world are next to zilch. Woman are genetically inferior to men when it comes to physical competition and fighting. At the very best, a well trained female might be able to overpower an athletically inferior male. Other than that, when everything else is equal---the woman is going to lose badly.

Political correctness and wishful thinking dominate so many of the films released by the leftist Hollywood crowd. GI Jane is simply another attempt to deny reality and adhere to the dictates of the feminist movement. It should be listed as a comedy, and not a serious adventure movie.

The Ultimate Movie about Girl Power.......2007-03-10

G.I. Jane is a movie that follows Jordan O'Neil, the first woman to be trained as a Navy Seal. She is a test case, brought in by a female senator who wants to get women in the military. Most men expect her to fail within one week... But they don't know Jordan.

G.I. Jane, directed by Ridley Scott, is the best movie about girl power I have ever seen. The movie shows that women can be equal to men. The strongest element in the movie is therefor loud and clear: Demi Moore. She does a fantastic job portraying O'Neil and gives a powerful and strong performance. The way her character fights her way up in the training course of the Navy SEALS is very interesting and great to watch. She faces it all: from sexual issues to teammates who refuse to work with her. But whatever happends, the character keeps going, and thats what I found a very strong element in the film.
Viggo Mortensen plays the Master Chief, one of the men who makes her stay a lot tougher. It's interesting to see Mortensen in a totally different role than the friendly Aragorn from the Lord of The Rings. He plays a real mean guy, and acts the part perfectly.

Ridley Scott filmed the film in a certain style. This style gives a nice atmosphere but also makes it messy at some points. Some of the action scenes (there aren't that many) are filmed with a shakey zoom in and out camera. Of course it gives the scene a certain feeling, but it leaves some kind of messy impression. So as a whole the film looks a bit messy, but that fact doesn't destroy the enjoyment at all. I was entertained by the film. From the training process to the tense endbattle, it is a great ride. The music is very good and also helps the film considering atmosphere and power. Seeying Demi Moore doing one arm push ups while a great theme is playing gives a great powerboost.
So Demi Moore steals the show, she shows that women can be strong and still be beautiful at the same time, I love that about this film.

Demi Moore Rocks.......2007-02-18

this film was great because Demi Moore plays such a great feminist for military fair treatment. i feel this movie shows a lot of angles of the military that we don't see and other political visions of matters that continue to be of importance today.

Inspiration.......2007-02-03

I think that every woman should watch this movie. It was a great inspiring movie for my wife. She went on to enlist in the Army.It shows what women can overcome with determination and self confidence.HOORAH!!!!

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beginner
This IS a Bootcamp!!!
Basic Boot Camp
HARD!!
Unbelievable Workout...

Billy Blanks: Basic Training Bootcamp
Starring: Billy Blanks
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Color DVD
Length: 55 minutes
Producer: Goodtimes

ASIN: B0009MFQQM
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Product Description

In Basic Training BootCamp, Billy teaches you exactly how to get started on the path to a better you. Billy takes his experience from 6 days of real basic-training exercise and concentrates it into one get-you-started workout that lays the foundation for your new body, new spirit, and the new life you want.

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beginner.......2007-04-01

If you are a beginner to exercise as I was...this is the DVD for you...very great detailed instructions, but you can follow the instructions easily as you exercise along with him...don't get me wrong...if you are just beginning it may take you a while to get through the whole session, but well worth the money

This IS a Bootcamp!!!.......2007-01-05

Folks! This workout is no joke. I thought I could get through basic training without stopping. Well, I could not even get through first 20 minutes and had to stop because the burn in the muscles was just unbearable. This is a very thorough workout. Here's what to expect.

First of all, this workout builds endurance. If you reach a point where you get through the entire workout without interruptions then you are guaranteed to obtain an endurance of an athlete. I liked the bands, but they are usefull only for the upper body exercises. When Billy Blanks began the legs routine, the bands were just on my way and frankly did not add any resistance to the kicks. So feel free to stop using the bands once you begin the kicks. And please do not even try to get through the entire DVD if you are a beginner or only somewhat in shape. What good would it be if you have sore muscles and cannot even feel it because you died during that push-up routine? Take breaks and slowly build your endurance. Maybe after about a month you can try to be a hero and actually complete this workout and still be able to walk to a shower rather than have someone else get you there.

Basic Boot Camp.......2006-08-02

If you are looking for a cardio workout, this DVD is not for you. However, if you want strength training, you'll be pleased. He does go a little bit too fast at times (which tends to make for sloppy form for anyone who is not experienced in general kick-boxing like moves), but overall, you'll feel this work-out in your legs. I'm just disappointed it wasn't more cardio based.

HARD!!.......2006-02-27

This workout is so hard.I had to stop 2 times because I had to run for water and I couldn't even finish the whole DVD! I like the workout because they move at a fast pace but sometimes I couldn't keep up.Also the floor exercises are way to advanced for my taste I'll work my way up there.I did about 30 to 35 minutes of this and I was dripping in sweat.Anybody who loves cardio workouts and punching and kicks this is for them.Even though they do some streaches in the begining I advise you to streach before doing this.Now I'm kinda scared to see what the Ultimate Bootcamp is like.I ordered the Bun and Thigh Roller and I'll be using that and this but belive me only 20 minutes of the Basic Training Bootcamp a day along with 10 minutes of the Bun and Thigh Roller.Thats exactly 30 inutes of exercising.

Unbelievable Workout..........2006-02-02

I've been an advanced exerciser for many years now and have especially loved Taebo. When this came out, I had to give it a try. My sister had purchased it so she let me give the basic video a try. Oh my gosh!!! I couldn't believe how sore I was. I watched the video first then did it. It was so much more challenging then it looked when I watched it through. I used to think that my shoulders were one of my strongest body parts, but I was really struggling because those bands make such a difference. Even though I was sore, I asked my husband to buy the set for Christmas and am loving the videos.

Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Universal Reformer Series + Archival English & Spanish (2 DVD Set: Introductory Basic; Basic; Intermediate; Advanced; Super Advanced; Archival)

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Pilates Reformer DVD
Great!
Great work out, horrible DVD layout
A must have item for all interested in Pilates
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Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Universal Reformer Series + Archival English & Spanish (2 DVD Set: Introductory Basic; Basic; Intermediate; Advanced; Super Advanced; Archival)
Starring: Peter Fiasca
Director: Peter Fiasca
Manufacturer: Classical Pilates, Inc.
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ASIN: B00011RHOA

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THE COMMUNICATOR AWARDS, a prestigious international awards competition that recognizes outstanding work in the communications field, has conferred the 2003 AWARD OF DISTINCTION to four instructional DVD titles produced by Classical Pilates Inc.: (1) Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Mat Workout Series; (2) Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Magic Circle Mat Series & Reformer Mat Workout; (3) Classical Pilates Technique: The 3rd Edition Complete Universal Reformer Series; (4) Classical Pilates Technique: The Studio Equipment Series. As a winner of these four Communicator Awards, Classical Pilates Inc. joins an exclusive list of professionals who are recognized as the best within the field. Entries are judged by video production professionals who assess the highest standards of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

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Pilates Reformer DVD.......2007-09-06

I wanted to shock my body with some new type of exercise (I run and bike regularly.) so I received a reformer as a gift from my husband. The instructional video for the Pilates exercises was extremely easy so I thought this one would provide the progressive levels that I wanted.

Although I have had to modify several exercises for my machine, I am happy to report that I find the workout challenging yet enjoyable. The instructions are simple to follow although it does take time to flow from one exercise to another without pausing the remote. I don't see being able to complete all the exercises in the advanced workout for some time which is wonderful since so few exercise DVD's are challenging.

I'm looking forward to seeing the changes in my body and, one day, making it to the Super Advanced session!

Great!.......2007-07-20

Wonderful DVD! As a Pilates instructor, I have learned many new techniques and moves with this DVD. A bit too fast paced for someone who has never done Pilates. But, for the experienced Pilates student (I would say 1 year or more) give it a go!

Great work out, horrible DVD layout.......2007-06-17

Ok...It's obvious these guys deliver a great work out...THEY ALL DO! However, most people buy these for home work outs, and not all of us are professional a the beginning, you will find yourself, remote in hand, as your working out, pausing, making sure you got the work out right, or just plain skipping a routine that your body doens't want you to do...that's where this dvd is flawed, take for instance the Stott Advanced pilates workout, which is a great two disc set, more expensive, with less information than this one, however, there's enough there to give you a GREAT work out, with the menu skip, where each skip doesn't take you to the next routine but to the next exercise...huge help...I'm a Film Direcotor and these guys really dropped the ball on dvd menu's which is really unfortunated considering the price and information within this DVD being so incredible. Three Thumbs for effort...booo on the DVD structure...my advice get another unless you're very seasoned..the dvd menu will kill you.

A must have item for all interested in Pilates.......2007-01-27

This is an outstanding DVD for everyone that loves and practices Pilates. It gives you and idea as to what practicing Pilates should look like. This DVD shows your goal you are working to achieve when practicing Pilates is concerned. Also this Pilates DVD shows you the way the flow and real rhythm of Pilates should be, the way Joseph Pilates designed it to be. If you are looking for a DVD that shows you real, true to original and pure Pilates you must get this DVD!

reference.......2007-01-05

The 'bible' of Pilates videos - for professionals only, however. A 'must have' reference work which should be consulted on a regular basis by professionals.

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Another Cool Movie
In the Army Now!
HOW TOO FUNNY
"Kind Of Like An Emotional Enema"
Very Good

In the Army Now
Starring: Richard Assad , Beau Billingslea , Coleen Christie , Ryan Cutrona , and Andy Dick
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ASIN: B00008L3W3
Release Date: 2004-02-03

Description

Pauly Shore is definitely not one of the few good men army recruitment has in mind for molding into a soldier. But that doesn't stop pacifist Pauly from signing up for a hitch in the reserves in order to cash in on all the great perks, including free room and board and a steady salary for doing minimal work. Now this man's army is putting Pauly to the test. And Pauly the military misfit is serving his country as only he can, and single-handedly putting the army on red alert. Clipped of his curls and scuttling from a scud base in the African desert, he's battling with everything from rules and regulations to power-hungry authority figures and would-be world dictators. Surrendering to the comic crisis of being a soldier who marches to the beat of a different drummer, G.I. Shore is on a mission that promises to score a direct hit.

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Another Cool Movie.......2007-03-12

What is the hate with P.Shore? I never understood that because this movie is hilarious! If you are a fan of comedy, then this is a movie that you need to see. Shore surely defined the 90s guy, and this time, the 90s guy is thrown into the Army and then into war. This has to be one of my favorite movies and guilty pleasures because I am always able to find some easy laughs in the movie.

In the Army Now!.......2007-01-19

This was a pretty funny movie. Although, it is not one of the funniest movies I have seen, I can't help but watch it a few times a year. It is not long, so it makes it easy to watch and get a quick laugh. Overall, I would rate this movie 3 out of 5 stars.

HOW TOO FUNNY.......2007-01-09

I loved this movie!! I have a son currently serving our country in Afghanistan and I guess it just brought some fun into a very unfunny experience. It helped me to see boot camp in its true picture, at least from a mother's standpoint. It was good to see some humor in a very staunch experience. NOT FOR CHILDREN THOUGH!!

"Kind Of Like An Emotional Enema".......2006-04-08

This film is typical of the Pauly Shore screwup comedy, but is definitely better than Bio-Dome. Pauly is the definite star of the film with the much less talented Andy Dick playing the sidekick. They join the Army reserve because it's easy money and they choose water purification as their army specialty as that is the least likely in their pea-sized brains to see combat (I bet you can't guess where this is going.)

Before long they are on a mission to Chad and off to war. Now let's ponder this for a moment...this is a Pauly Shore slapstick comedy about making potable water in Chad. As improbable as that sounds for a movie project, that's the bottom line, and before it's over Pauly becomes a war hero and gets the pretty girl with the crew cut.

While most of the movie was pretty lowbrow, there were a couple of things I really liked. My favorite character was Fred Ostroff, played by David Alan Grier, who is a paranoid dental student, and who has the consistently best lines (like the "emotional enema" line from which I took the title of my review) and humorous vignettes, most of which feature dental flossing technique demonstrations.

Far and away, though, my favorite bit in the movie is an ultra-obscure reference the writers slipped in to a very bad movie from 1980, "The Pumaman." Pauly Shore apes the brutish Vadinho when he seductively says to a starlet "I couldn't have done it without the inspirational guidance of my brother the Pumaman." This line won't make sense if you haven't seen "The Pumaman," but for those that have it is pure gold.

The movie is silly and will please fans of Shore and the brain-dead-stoner comedy genre. Three stars for the dentistry and Pumaman references.

Very Good.......2005-11-04

First, off, if it has Pauly Shore it is pretty much guaranteed to be funny. In this comedy, Pauly Shore and his buddy sign up to be in the reserves because they need the money, little does he know when he picks their area of expertise, water clarifacation, that it is something that will actually be needed and they get called into active duty. Watch this movie!

Bellydance Fitness for Beginners - Basic Moves & Fat Burning

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Great!
Like a jump'n'run game
excellent for beginners
FOR BASIC BEGINNERS (skip this dvd if you've had any bellydance experience)
Fantastic

Bellydance Fitness for Beginners - Basic Moves & Fat Burning
Starring: Veena Bidasha , and Neena Bidasha
Director: David Nakahara
Manufacturer: Goldhil Home Media
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ASIN: B00005N8AM
Release Date: 2001-12-04

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Great!.......2007-07-17

This is one of the best beginner exercise videos I have ever tried. It is low impact and starts out slow. I love it!

Like a jump'n'run game.......2007-07-16

This DVD is quite exhausting, but still a lot of fun. But I can't recommend it for people which have problems with their feet, because you have to do a lot of jumping. :-)

excellent for beginners.......2007-06-09

i have thoroughly enjoyed this workout. i am a large woman and it was fun, but demanding. the first section (30 minutes) works shoulders and tummy areas. it was fantastic fun. i would recommend it, and i will purchase the next dvd from this duo.

FOR BASIC BEGINNERS (skip this dvd if you've had any bellydance experience).......2007-03-14

In reference to the "Basic Moves" portion...
This is a half hour dance *instruction* video. Some moves may tire out your shoulders and hips, but it isn't much of a "workout," and definitely not cardio or strenuous.

~10min of head/neck & shoulder/arm movements .
~10min of rib/hip movements. ~5min of basic steps.
~5min of floor moves (Cleopatra/outer thigh lift, cat, leg stretch)

They introduce individual isolated moves, and repeat them several times for users to practice; most moves were easy to pick up (but will take time & practice to make it look graceful). I don't know if it's the instructors or if it's because they are demonstrated isolated motions, but they look a bit robotic/jerky. This seems is an Intro to belly dance for total beginners.

I think people with previous belly dance experience will find this basic video too slow/boring and stiff.

I would much rather RECOMMEND "BELLYDANCE BASICS AND BEYOND: Technique for a Solid Foundation" BY JENNA, which is a 2.5hr DVD with much better technique and practice options; it provides a teaching portion of all the major belly dance moves, as well as a drill/practice section.

Fantastic.......2007-03-11

Thanks to other reviews, I bought this DVD. Perfect choice for beginners! I also started a belly dancing class and this is MUCH easier to follow. I love how it teaches the basic moves and then moves you into a work out. I would highly recommend this for anyone who is thinking of trying this type of workout. Its fun, sexy and although you get some good burning going, easy to do!

Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Magic Circle Mat Series (Basic; Intermediate; Advanced) & Reformer Mat Workout (Super Advanced)

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Classical Pilates Technique
Not what I was hoping for
Pilates DVD
Magic Circle adds a lot to pilates workout
Best out there!

Classical Pilates Technique: The Complete Magic Circle Mat Series (Basic; Intermediate; Advanced) & Reformer Mat Workout (Super Advanced)
Starring: Peter Fiasca
Director: Peter Fiasca
Manufacturer: Classical Pilates, Inc.
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Release Date: 2003-11-19

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Classical Pilates Technique.......2007-08-26

Excellent DVD. I gave this one 5 stars. The Pilates technique is well implemented in this DVD. This DVD starts with the basic technique that is important to people who are starting out. It demonstrates perfect form, which is important when learning the technique. The intermediate has more exercises that are a little more advanced for people who just want a good workout. The season pro will love the advanced, and the super advanced reformer workout. This is a tough workout, and not for someone who does not have enough pilates background. Also the wonderful thing about this series is that it is demonstrated in real time. When the exercise is presented, it shows the name and the number of repetitions on the screen. This makes each exercise easy to understand. You will not be disappointed.

Not what I was hoping for.......2007-06-27

If you are used to the typical work out type video this is not for you. It's hard to explain - there is no real workout, it is one or two people demonstrating each move with a narrator. At the top of the screen they tell you how many reps to do. It goes way too fast to work out with the DVD, it is more educational to learn the moves and then do them on your own. If you already know the moves and form as I do, this will not give you a good workout.

Pilates DVD.......2007-05-17

Great DVD if you are looking to sharpen up your technique or learn new moves. It is very no frills with no music or fancy images. I would recommend for those intermediate level and above, it would be too easy to not do moves correctly if you were a beginner. Using the ring in almost all moves really changes the workout and can make even the most advanced practitioner very sore!

Magic Circle adds a lot to pilates workout.......2007-05-14

I'm new to the magic circle and love it. It has added more potential for toning to short pilates workouts. This DVD in particular is very good--the sequences are challenging while still being doable. You don't waste time between positions--they just flow one right into the other. I enjoy that there are different levels of workouts. Additionally, I would recommend the other Classical Pilates Technique DVDs.

Best out there!.......2007-04-28

I'm a pilates instructor but before I became certified, I looked very hard to find a tape that would be a no nonsence, straight pilates, no breaks workout. This was a very challenging task to accomplish until I found Classical Pilates. Every one of their tapes is excellent. It teaches REAL pilates and doesn't try sugar coating the exercises or changing them from the original method as Joseph Pilates designed. If you want to learn the real deal, Classical Pilates is the way to go!

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