The Munsters - The Complete First Season

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Get ready to be entertained by America s first family of fright. In this timeless, one-of-a-kind comedy series, the unforgettable family of The Munsters casts a hilarious spell that will keep you laughing through every new episode.

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Runing Time 966 Min

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It has its own stormy weather and fire-breathing housepet named Spot, but the mansion at 1313 Mockingbird Heights is otherwise like any other American sitcom home. This is the address of the Munsters, the family that for two seasons, 1964-66, found a permanent place in pop culture--if not "monster" success. Developed by Leave It to Beaver team Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher, the series was a standard sitcom (complete with the same awful canned laughter), except that the Ward Cleaver character was a reanimated corpse.

Dad Herman (Fred Gwynne) was a Frankenstein's monster, mom Lily (Yvonne DeCarlo) and Grandpa (Al Lewis) were vampires, and son Eddie (Butch Patrick) a little wolf-boy. Munster niece Marilyn was inexplicably normal, which prompted much worry from the other members of the family (she was played in early episodes by Beverly Owen, who left to get married, and then by Pat Priest). The plots revolve around typically tortured sitcom situations: Herman must lose weight to fit into his old Army uniform, Herman has insomnia, Herman takes dance lessons from a crooked instructor. (As that list would suggest, 6'5" Fred Gwynne's wonderfully agile slapstick and Borscht Belt comedy made him the center of the show.)

What distinguished The Munsters from Father Knows Best was the Universal horror-movie lineage and the ghoulish one-liners (the latter growing a bit tedious after a while). The three-disc DVD has all 38 first-season episodes in excellent transfers, a 15-minute pilot with different actors as Lily and Eddie, and no extras or commentaries. High points include "Hot Rod Herman," which features the tricked-out Munster Koach and Drag-u-la (boss wagons both), and "Eddie's Nickname," the one where Grandpa gives Eddie a potion that causes the boy's beard to grow (a weirdly memorable image, if you're a kid). The show was either pure kiddie farce or a radical comment on the absurdly unreal world of sitcoms. Either way, if you grew up with them as an alternate TV family, you can't help but have warm feelings for the Munsters, as clammy as they are. --Robert Horton

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LONG LIVE THE MUNSTERS.......2007-08-06

The picture is incredible; like it was shot yesterday. Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis - on a par with Laurel and Hardy. My CD's didn't skip at all, as some had mentioned. I had not seen this series in many, many, years, and I have never laughed so hard in many, many years. This was one, VERY funny series.

Unaired Munsters Pilot - Amazing!.......2007-07-11

The 15 minute unaired pilot contained in this set is amazing... because it is so awful. Lily and Eddie were played by different actors, and the musical score was awful.

It is amazing that the studio executives picked up the Munsters after seeing the awful pilot.

The rest of the episodes are excellent and uncut classic Munsters.

Still one of the most inventive and hilarious sitcoms ever. . ........2007-06-20

I am so happy to see that both seasons of THE MUNSTERS are now available on DVD for all of us to enjoy! This early Sixties sitcom turned convention right on its head, using the concept of a family of Universal monsters trying to make do in the midst of everyday American life. The idea was to make the Munster clan more normal than the "normal" characters, and it worked beautifully. Casting was superb: Fred Gwynne as lovable lug Herman, based on Universal's Frankenstein (with makeup by the legendary Bud Westmore), Al Lewis (Gwynne's CAR 54 WHERE ARE YOU co-star) as the Dracula-inspired Grandpa, Butch Patrick as cute-as-a-button son and part-time werewolf Eddie, Beverley Owen (and later, Pat Priest) as the Munsters' niece Marilyn, cursed to look like an average American young woman, and last, but certainly not least, a genuine movie star, Yvonne De Carlo (of THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, BAND OF ANGELS, SALOME WHERE SHE DANCED and many more) as Herman's exotic but down to earth (so to speak) wife, Lily Munster. The writing was top notch, mostly by producers Joe Connelly and Bob Mosher (who did the same for LEAVE IT TO BEAVER), the clever and dancable music was by old hand Jack Marshall, and they got to work in great sets built by the Universal crew, complete with cobwebs, secret doors, a telephone booth in a coffin, and a dragon named "Spot" living under the stairs.

It was a funny, funny show, and the lovable cast was endearing to a whole generation of monster movie fans. I have fond memories of THE MUNSTERS, and these two DVD sets are most definitely keepers. And there is a nifty bonus: the original pilot, which sold the show to the network and advertisers, with different actors in the parts of Lily and Eddie (casting was not yet finished), and early makeups for the cast, which would undergo some more changes before the show hit the air.

It would have been nice to hear some commentary on certain episodes, but I'm happy just to have THE MUNSTERS on DVD, uncut. Thanks, Universal!

THE GRAMMY.......2007-05-14

WHAT MORE CAN I SAY THAN ........HERMAN IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD.......

Entertaining.......2007-05-06

I didn't know Yvonne De Carlo wasn't the first Lilly. Loved watching it as a kid.

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There is nothing to hate about this smart and clever teen comedy...
An entertaining movie for teens!
Fun But Predictable
10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You
Starring: Kyle Cease , Cameron Fraser , Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Tarance Houston , and Greg Jackson (II)
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ASIN: B00000K31Q
Release Date: 1999-10-12

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It's, like, Shakespeare, man! This good-natured and likeable update of The Taming of the Shrew takes the basics of Shakespeare's farce about a surly wench and the man who tries to win her and transfers it to modern-day Padua High School. Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) is a sullen, forbidding riot grrrl who has a blistering word for everyone; her sunny younger sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) is poised for high school stardom. The problem: overprotective and paranoid Papa Stratford (a dryly funny Larry Miller) won't let Bianca date until boy-hating Kat does, which is to say never. When Bianca's pining suitor Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) gets wind of this, he hires the mysterious, brooding Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to loosen Kat up. Of course, what starts out as a paying gig turns to true love as Patrick discovers that underneath her brittle exterior, Kat is a regular babe. The script, by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, is sitcom-funny with peppy one-liners and lots of smart teenspeak; however, its cleverness and imagination doesn't really extend beyond its characters' Renaissance names and occasional snippets of real Shakespearean dialogue. What makes the movie energetic and winning is the formula that helped make She's All That such a big hit: two high-wattage stars who look great and can really act. Ledger is a hunk of promise with a quick grin and charming Aussie accent, and Stiles mines Kat's bitterness and anger to depths usually unknown in teen films; her recitation of her English class sonnet (from which the film takes its title) is funny, heartbreaking, and hopelessly romantic. The imperious Allison Janney (Primary Colors) nearly steals the film as a no-nonsense guidance counselor secretly writing a trashy romance novel. --Mark Englehart

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A cool cast of young stars is just one of the things you'll love about this hilarious comedy hit! On the first day at his new school, Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt -- HALLOWEEN: H2O, TV's "3RD Rock From The Sun") instantly falls for Bianca (Larisa Oleynik -- THE BABY SITTERS CLUB), the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date ... until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat (Julia Stiles -- THE BOURNE IDENTITY, SAVE THE LAST DANCE) goes out too! In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad-boy (Heath Ledger -- A KNIGHT'S TALE, THE PATRIOT) with a nasty reputation of his own! Also featuring a hip soundtrack -- this witty comedy is a wildly entertaining look at exactly how far some guys will go to get a date!

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Underrated.......2007-07-17

"10 Things I Hate About You" (1999) is probably the all-time most ambitious of the teen comedies. Updates of classic literature like this have become relatively common; "Emma" is adapted as "Clueless", "Othello" as "O", "Pygmalion" becomes ''She's All That'', etc. etc. "10 Things I Hate About You" is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" (which has also been adapted as the Broadway musical and film "Kiss Me Kate".

The strange title is less Shakespeare derived than a play on the Elizabeth Barrett Browning sonnet that begins ''How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.'' Even knowing this, the title withholds its relationship to the film content until the climatic scene late in the film when Katerina (Julia Stiles) reads her poem (in iambic pentameter) to the class: "I hate the way you talk to me, and the way you cut your hair. I hate the way you drive my car. I hate it when you stare. I hate your big dumb combat boots, and the way you read my mind. I hate you so much it makes me sick; it even makes me rhyme. I hate the way you're always right. I hate it when you lie. I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you, not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all". Either the producers can't count of they didn't like the sound of "13 Things I Hate About You"

The film was fairly popular at the time of its release and made a considerable amount of money, but critical reaction was mixed. Most of the negative reviews came from critics who felt the film was too distanced from the original; specifically that Katerina was not Shakespeare's mega-shrew and that her taming was just too tame. While these observations are correct, in this case toning down the original makes the film work better. A less gritty story allows for more lyrical storytelling and better a unity with the great pop soundtrack and the inventive cinematography. And few will miss the original's out-of-control misogyny. The film goes out on fantastic rotational helicopter shot of the group "Letters from Cleo" as they perform the closing song on top of spectacular Stadium High School in Tacoma.

The story begins with obstetrician Walter Stratford's (Larry Miller) grudging agreement to allow his younger daughter Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) to date if her older sister Katerina (Stiles) starts dating. Walter's occupation has made him super-paranoid and teenage pregnancy, but he feel quite safe with this compromise because Katerina is a brain with little interest in boys and an abrasive enough personality to drive away anyone who might be attracted to her.

Miller and Stiles are exceptional in these roles, the best performances of their careers. Oleynik (formally Alex Mack) does not have nearly as much to work with but is solid in her role. My main criticism is that the film has the same dynamic as "Some Kind of Wonderful", with the abrasive tomboy significantly more desirable than the foxy girl every guy is after. Back in her "Alex Mack" days Oleynik was the #1 ranked female in a People Magazine survey of the most beautiful person in the world. I don't see it and I'm pretty sure that I have a lot of company.

One interesting bit of trivia is that Oleynik went on to attend and graduate from Sarah Lawrence College, the school that Katerina wants to attend in the film.

Female viewers will generally be pleased with Heath Ledger as Patrick Verona (afterall the action takes place at Padua High School), who is hired by two of Bianca's admirers to tame the shrew. Joey Donner (Andrew Keegan) is the obnoxious pretty boy who is cruising for his comeuppance throughout the film; but he is not close to the bad guy standard set by "Some Kind of Wonderful" and Pretty in Pink". Allison Janney is hilarious as a porno-writing guidance counselor.

I really liked the tentative feeling between Patrick and Katerina. In one of the most enjoyable scenes he appears in the grandstands while she is at soccer practice and sings ''I Love You Baby'' over the P.A. system, having bribed the school's marching band to accompany him down on the field.

Then again, what do I know? I'm only a child.

There is nothing to hate about this smart and clever teen comedy..........2007-07-05

One of my favorite teen comedies would have to be '10 Things I Hate About You', a film that remains hilarious and smart as each year passes. The dialog is snappy and sincere and the acting is really top notch for a teen film, every actor in perfect unison and really in tune with their character. As far as modern adaptations of Shakespearian novels go (and there are tons of them as we are all well aware) this is one of the better ones. It stays true to the concept of the original `Taming of the Shrew' but adds enough clever twists that make this original and a lot of fun. The chemistry between the actors is wonderful, and for a film staring a group of young actors it's one of the only films to star a group of `talented' young actors, from recent Oscar nominee Heath Ledger to Oscar snubbed Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

The plot of the film follows Cameron, played by Gordon-Levitt, as he pines for the attention of Bianca, played by Larisa Oleynik. The problem Cameron faces is not the fact that she's one of the most popular girls in school, and way out of his league but the fact that her father refuses to let her date. His stipulation is that her older sister Kat begin dating first, and Kat is not about to do that anytime soon. Cameron decides his only option is to find a suitor for Kat, someone to sweep her off her feet, problem being that everyone at the school is afraid of Kat. She's abrasive, rude and has made it perfectly clear that she has no interest in boys. But Cameron finds Patrick Verona, the mysterious tough guy with no fears, and offers him cash to take out Kat. Thus the hunt begins. Patrick finds it more difficult than expected to woo Kat but as he attempts he finds that his original disinterest in her is turning to genuine infatuation and then to a more mature caring and concern. He's falling in love with her and surprisingly she's falling for him as well.

All four of the main stars work wonders with their characters. Oleynik is sweet, funny and realistic as Bianca. I remember watching her on Nickelodeon's `The Secret World of Alex Mack' and thinking she had that natural talent, of course I was twelve but whatever. Here she doesn't disappoint, even now that I'm much older than twelve. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is great here, really natural. He's matured into such a wonderful actor and his selection in films is wonderfully eclectic. Julia Stiles also blew me away here. I've always been a fan of her acting, she's charming and beautiful to look at, but her she shows layers of depth and reality to a character that could have easily become surface in the hands of another actress. She truly deserves a better career than the one she has. And talking about better careers, look no further than the standout performer of the bunch Heath Ledger. Before `Brokeback Mountain' he was the one to watch for. Here he's charming, natural, charismatic, funny and definitely ahead of the pack as far as natural talent is concerned. I'm so proud of him as an actor.

The supporting players are all great as well, from Larry Miller who plays the girls paranoid father (that whole scene with the pregnant crack addict story is priceless) to Allison Janney who plays the sex obsessed guidance councilor, everyone is on the top of their game. But ultimately this is a teen movie, about and for teens and so I need to make mention of the supporting actors playing teens (I say `playing' because I'm sure most of them are in their twenties/thirties as is almost always the case). David Khumoltz is effective in the geeky sidekick role, but it's Andrew Keegan who shines as popular, too cool for his own good, cocky jerk Joey. He's utterly hilarious in his role which could have gone the route of stock character but instead stepped out from the pack and became a very memorable part of the film. That whole scene with the two pictures was genius. With a tight script and an effective cast '10 Things I Hate About You' should prove to be an enjoyable movie experience, one for the textbooks!

An entertaining movie for teens!.......2007-06-19

In terms of teen flicks, this one is at (or near) the top of my list. With a cast busting with famous actors and actresses (including Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger), this film is sure to bring entertainment to those who watch it.

So what's this movie about? While being given a tour of his new school, a boy named Cameron falls for a popular girl named Bianca. Cameron tries his hardest to get a date with Bianca but he ultimately finds out that she can't date anyone until her sister Kat starts dating. The problem? Kat doesn't want to date and she has a bad attitude so even if she wanted to, guys wouldn't necessarily flock to her. Cameron has to try to find a guy for Kat and ultimately chooses Patrick, a guy who has a bad reputation and a bad attitude (sort of like Kat). Will Kat drop her guard and date Patrick? Will Bianca want to date Cameron? And when another guy comes into the picture, which guy will Bianca choose? To find out the answers to these questions, you must watch this movie.

So what's to like about this movie? There's a ton going on in this movie. You have several different storylines and different questions will arise during the entire movie. You have the Patrick and Kat storyline. You have the Bianca and Cameron storyline. You have the Bianca and another guy storyline. You even have a storyline involving two semi-geeky kids. There are some funny parts. And even more emotional parts. It truly will suck you in. Although the ending is predictable, you'll want to see what exactly happens at the end.

And what's not to like? Don't expect this movie to be Oscar-worthy. This is a typical teen movie about high school and dating, nothing serious.

Bottom line: If you're just looking for a fun, no frills kind of movie to watch with a few friends, try this one. It's a cute film for teens!

Fun But Predictable.......2007-05-17

10 Things I Hate About You is another variation of Taming the Shrew and generally succeeds in its attempt to keep things light-hearted and humorous. Its strength is in its script since it is brimming with dry humor about our modern teens.

Yet, where this movie falls flat is in its insistance on staying true to Hollywood forulas and making a forgetable carbon-copy of so many other boy-meets-girl stories.

A good movie to watch on a date, but it won't stand the test of time.

10 Things I Hate About You.......2007-05-12

Bought this as a gift off of a wish list. The person and their family really enjoy the movie

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ALIEN VS. AMERICAN SCIENTISTS
THE THINGS ARE AMONG US!!
Class from Carpenter
"I know I'm human and some of you are human or you'd all jump me right now" McReady(Kurt Russell)
Grotesque, violent, and repulsive horror at its best.

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ASIN: B0002CHK1S
Release Date: 2004-10-26

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Director John Carpenter and special makeup effects master Rob Bottin teamed up for this 1982 remake of the 1951 science fiction classic The Thing from Another World, and the result is a mixed blessing. It's got moments of highly effective terror and spine-tingling suspense, but it's mostly a showcase for some of the goriest and most horrifically grotesque makeup effects ever created for a movie. With such highlights as a dog that splits open and blossoms into something indescribably gruesome, this is the kind of movie for die-hard horror fans and anyone who slows down to stare at fatal traffic accidents. On those terms, however, it's hard not to be impressed by the movie's wild and wacky freak show. It all begins when scientists at an arctic research station discover an alien spacecraft under the thick ice, and thaw out the alien body found aboard. What they don't know is that the alien can assume any human form, and before long the scientists can't tell who's real and who's a deadly alien threat. Kurt Russell leads the battle against the terrifying intruder, and the supporting cast includes Richard Masur, Richard Dysart, Donald Moffat, and Wilford Brimley. They're all playing standard characters who are neglected by the mechanistic screenplay (based on the classic sci-fi story "Who Goes There?" by John W. Campbell), but Carpenter's emphasis is clearly on the gross-out effects and escalating tension. If you've got the stomach for it (and let's face it, there's a big audience for eerie gore), this is a thrill ride you won't want to miss. --Jeff Shannon

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ALIEN VS. AMERICAN SCIENTISTS.......2007-09-14

I have watched this movie numerous of times and I find that I love it more each time. Yesterday I let my eleven year old son watch it. When I told him what year that it came out he said, "Ahhh, come on, I hate it when you make me watch those old, stupid movies!" Within ten minutes he was engrossed. When the movie was over he told me that The Thing is now his favorite horror movie and that he was going to have nightmares. My point is that The Thing is such an incredible movie that every person, no matter what generation, is going to love it.

THE THINGS ARE AMONG US!!.......2007-09-01

they sure didn't give this movie the credit it deserved. i'm telling you john carpenter did it again. man, this movie was extra good. the actors did a phenomenal job, the whole idea was brilliant, and the setting...what better place. who's who. the aliens really do exist among us, but as humans. this one was just plain evil. for it's time the effects were great, personally one of the best. total isolation, the thing, paranoia sets in, distrust, and nowhere to go. all you have is to fight back, whether you're the last man standing. the ending was good, he leaves it all up to you. if they don't kill each other the weather surely will. i do recommend this mind blowing classic.

Class from Carpenter.......2007-09-01

I saw this at the Cinema in 1982 and on occasions had to watch through my fingers!

This film and Aliens were the last two great Sci-fi/horror films that did not have digital special effects. The effects in this film are astounding. For the younger people reading this (those born after the late 60's) you have to realise that what you see on the screen was actually created in the studio and not on a computer. They still look good compared with todays CGI and remain the pinnacle of animatronic special effects. Full credit to Rob Bottin the special effects wizard on The Thing.

The film itself is a claustraphobic affair once The Thing is loose in the camp, and you continally have doubts about which character is still human. The suspense is helped immensely by a intense music soundtrack by Ennio Morricone, who had obviously listened to some of Carpenters own soundtrack music.

Kurt Russell in the leading role does a great job as MacReady, and the supporting cast which includes Keith David (Platoon, Pitch Black) and Richard Dysart all give good performances.

This film was a high point for John Carpenters career, since whilst he has made some good films since (They Live for example) most of them have been very poor in comparison compared with this film.

The DVD has digital 5.1 sound.

"I know I'm human and some of you are human or you'd all jump me right now" McReady(Kurt Russell).......2007-08-30

I saw this one when it came out and have this one on my top 10 list of favorite horror movie. While it is true the effects are stunning and have yet to be matched, it is with repeat viewing that the better parts of the movie rise to the top.
This is a more accurate telling of the short story classic"Who Goes There?" which was the used to make the original "Thing". In that one we had a monster from outer space that was described as a "Carrot", while here we go back to the idea that the alien can assume the shape of anything it touches. This is where the movie gets it's scariest scenes from, you never know who is on your side or who is an alien.
The cast is great and once again Kurt Russell shows that he is a very fine actor and carry's this film. This is one that stays with you long after the movie is over.

Grotesque, violent, and repulsive horror at its best........2007-08-25

Years ago I saw this movie on television and I did not understand why this movie was considered a horror classic. On television most everything exciting was edited out and the plot was butchered due to the tv editing.

So I eventually watched it on DVD after a friend suggested I watch it again. I was very impressed. The Thing is not only a grotesque and ultra violent movie, especially for 1982, but it has a steady build up of suspence and twists and turns within the plot. Now, just because I said the movie was super gross especially for 1982 doesn't mean that The Thing doesn't stand strong against modern horror films. In fact The Thing creature is the sickest and most freaky alien I've ever seen in a movie. It would be awesome to see a sequel by the title of Alien VS. The Thing. I wonder who would win and what sort of mutants would form out of their battles.

This movie is highly recommended if you like horror, sci-fi and gore.

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One of the 'Best of the Best'.
something about the thing
It just kept mewing like a cat!
Even Better In The Winter!
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The Thing from Another World
Starring: Margaret Sheridan , Kenneth Tobey , Robert Cornthwaite , Douglas Spencer , and James R. Young
Director: Howard Hawks , and Christian Nyby
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Release Date: 2003-08-05

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With its modest special effects, lean plot, and small cast of lesser stars, this 1951 thriller remains a sturdy blueprint for fusing horror and science fiction. The formula has been employed countless times since, fleshed out with more extensive and elaborate production values, and manned by higher profiled marquee names, but the results have yet to improve on The Thing from Another World, Howard Hawks's lone foray into sci-fi.

The story begins as military airmen are dispatched to a remote Arctic research station where scientists have detected the crash of a spacecraft. An effort to retrieve the saucer-shaped vehicle fails, but the team returns to the station with the frozen body of its sole occupant. When the extraterrestrial pilot is accidentally thawed, the crew, headed by a tough-talking pilot (Kenneth Tobey), grapples with a massive, chlorophyll-based humanoid (James Arness) thirsty for blood and in no mood for galactic diplomacy.

Hawks takes only a production credit for this low-budget exercise, but his filmmaking style transcends Christian Nyby's nominal direction: rapid-fire, overlapping dialogue, an ensemble of comrades whose professionalism is tempered by wisecracks, and unsentimental female characters (embodied by feisty romantic interest Margaret Sheridan) recall Hawks's signature works, while propelling the plot over any potential gaps in credibility. It's hardly surprising, then, that The Thing from Another World remains among the most influential science fiction movies ever shot, or that it remains exciting entertainment a half century later. --Sam Sutherland

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Members of an Antarctic research team are killed off by a frozen alien they uncover.

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One of the 'Best of the Best'........2007-09-12

'The Thing' (from another world) will always be considered one of the finest sci-fi flicks ever produced. It's just too bad that it was not made in color, but black & white. But, then again, the 'purest' will always use that medium, as variations in 'contrast' and 'tone' are more readily apparent. The story line is 'plausible', the acting pretty good, the special effects VERY good, and the 'message' to the world...? The only question I would have with this film is: If the 'Thing' was so intelligent, why did 'it' regard another 'alien' life-form (humans) so inferior? I know that if I ever met a 'walking carrot or cabbage', I'd certainly would want to know more about it, and not just think of it as a part of my evening's meal salad! But, considering the era it was produced, it certainly is, and will remain, a classic motion picture. And of course, two of the actors 'continued' their careers, one BIG TIME; James Arness of 'Gunsmoke' fame. The other actor who 'popped up' a year or two later was 'Scotty', the newsman who appeared as 'The Monitor' in the Sci-fi classic 'This Island Earth'.

something about the thing.......2007-09-10

Most movie buffs nowadays argue about who really directed this movie. Who cares? He did a marvellous job, creating the first great alien invasion movie. Right from the famous opening with the radioactive titles, the sudden appearance of a figure lurching in the snow, the music,everything. The tight writing, close interaction of the cast (they never seem to be merely acting" and great black & white photography combine. Yes, the aircrew are too flip in the face of a monster invader, but it has allready been made clear that they have faced death many times before in air raids over Germany. Keneth Tobey is entirely believable as the captain responsible for his crews and everyone elses survival. And yes, I would fly to the north pole to meet Margaret Sheridan. Her character is allmost unique in sf, she doesn't screm once, and even assists the men in their fight. The only - is that there are no special features on the dvd, and there must be fantastic material out there to make one!

It just kept mewing like a cat!.......2007-09-08

The Thing is one of the all-time great sci fi films. It's also one of the greatest horror films! Watch in awe of the fast-paced, overlapped dialogue that Howard Hawks made famous and that Steven Spielberg emulates. This is how real people talk--butting in, talking over each other, lots of people talking at the same time--not fake "movie talk" where everyone politely waits their turn to deliver an obviously memorized line. Though The Thing has Howard Hawks' fingerprints all over it, it is not actually directed by Howard Hawks, contrary to what many believe (he was the producer). The look and feel of this film is amazing. It's uncanny how well the film holds up, as well as how creepy it still is. I love the sounds the "Thing" makes: "I was shooting it and it just kept mewing like a cat!" Famous scenes from this film appear in both John Carpenter's Halloween (characters are watching it on TV) and in Rob Zombie's (horrendous) remake. Carpenter of course later remade The Thing, providing one of the best horror remakes in history (though the original is still much better). In this original the scene where they try to burn the "Thing" is one of the most effective in movie history. Carpenter tried to match it with his famous "blood testing" scene, which is also very creepy stuff. Incidentally, Carpenter's is a more faithful adaptation of the story the movie is based on (called "Who Goes There?"), which was also used in Horror Express starring horror greats Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee as well as in an X Files episode. This film is a masterpiece all around and is as good as it gets folks. The characters are great and the banter and humor are flawless. Think Stalag 17 as horror/sci fi and you'll have an idea as to what the amazing quality of this production is. Watch and enjoy! This belongs in any self-respecting sci fi fan's collection right next to The Day the Earth Stood Still and Forbidden Planet.

Even Better In The Winter!.......2007-09-03

The only times I will watch this great flick is in Winter. And I try to pick a bitter cold day (or night), open a window or two, and keep the coffee flowing ("...anyone for some coffee?"). This plus the realistic,
overlapping dialogue that Mr Hawks is known for, only adds to the great viewing of this excellent film.

Great product quality and great shipping service........2007-08-27

The DVD is of superb quality. An original theme at the time it was made, just a few years after the Roswell espisode, it's a great sci-fi horror movie. A truely historical post-war time piece that paved the way for many UFO and alien movies to come.

That Thing You Do! - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)

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Directors Cut vs Teatrical Cut
unusual extended cut
A Mini-Masterpiece
That Thing You Do
Extended cut disappointing

That Thing You Do! - The Director's Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Starring: That Thing You Do
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ASIN: B000LC4ZHQ
Release Date: 2007-05-08

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Tom Hanks's debut as a writer and director is a lively, affectionate account of the shooting-star career of a forgotten (fictional) '60s pop-rock band called The Wonders--as in "one-hit wonders." Hanks plays the manager of the group, which includes drummer Guy "Sticks" Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) who works the floor at his parents' appliance store in Erie, Pennsylvania; Jimmy (Johnathon Schaech), the talented and temperamental lead singer and songwriter; Lenny (Steve Zahn), the goofy guitarist; and Ethan Embry as a geeky little fellow identified in the cast list only as "The Bass Player." The movie traces their meteoric rise and fall, from cutting their first record, to going on tour with a Phil Spector/Motown-type revue, to the internal tensions that lead to the band's disintegration, which comes when they fail to follow up their smash hit single, "That Thing You Do!" And that song, by the way, is so catchy it would definitely have been a hit in 1964--and deserves to be one today. This delightful movie would make a great double-bill with Allison Anders's wonderful Grace of My Heart. --Jim Emerson

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Tom Hanks writes, directs and co-stars in this refreshing, big-hearted comedy that captures the overnight triumph of an American rock band during the glory days of rock and roll.

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Directors Cut vs Teatrical Cut.......2007-09-13

WE loved the movie That Thing You Do. We thought it was clever and took us back to the bands that were popular when we were just kids. We bought the Director's Cut because we're always looking for that extra something. But it was not necessary in this case. The original Theater Cut hit the spot and no extra or deleted scenes were necessary.

unusual extended cut.......2007-08-09

I lived on Orange, California during the making of this movie and during the time the movie represents. I bought it hoping for a commentary track that would mention that many of the street scenes were filmed in Orange, including Watson's Drug Store and the Army-Navy Store being real places there. Unfortunately, there are no commentary tracks and none of the additional features mention that fact.

But the extended cut version of the movie, which gives you a lot more character development, particularly of Guy Patterson, makes this purchase well worthwhile.

A Mini-Masterpiece.......2007-08-06

Last week, I saw "That Thing You Do!" on one of the cable movie channels. I had not seen it for a while and had a couple of hours staring me down, so I sat back and watched it. The film itself is a nice piece of work by Mr. Hanks. He did himself proud. And that song! What a catchy, get-under-your-skin-in-your-brain pop tune!

Then, two days later, I was in Best Buy (humming That Thing You Do, by the way) and this new edition DVD appears before me unexpectedly, on sale. Without thinking, I bought it, took it home and I have watched it three times since (the theatrical release, once and the extended version, twice) and I will watch many times more.

This new release of That Thing You Do! underscores why "The Director's Cut" genre in DVD releases has become so invaluable to film aficionados like myself.

The theatrical version is priceless (still), but the "Director's Cut" is incredible and a major revelation. So many gaps in the plot have been filled in (gaps that I wasn't even aware of, so well put-together was the original version). This newer version has made the film a mini-masterpiece.

As in the original, the cast is excellent, the plot is believable and charming, the performances are funny, vibrant, true-to-life, and in this version, quite poignant.

Charlize Theron's character, Tina, and her relationship with Guy, in particular, suddenly become crucial elements to the early plot development (she is a minor character in the original version). Her character is fleshed-out, and she has one HYSTERICAL scene (in the dentist's chair) that caught me so off-guard with its humour, that I nearly choked to death with laughter!!

Even Tom Hanks character as the group's manager, Mr. White, becomes more developed and there is an interesting scene and dialogue when the group is in Los Angeles at "the same hotel Lucy and Ricky stayed at" between Guy (who is gently drunk), Mr. White and a guy named Lloyd.

Even The Bass Player (the Wonder's bass player who is never given a name), played by the adorable Ethan Embry, has a scene or two not in the original film that adds to the sweetness of his character (as well as some sly sexiness).

Liv Tyler's role as Jimmy's girlfriend, Faye, becomes even more developed and she is such a marvelous actress in this film. She really is the heart and soul of the movie, and the newer version only adds to her wonderful mystique in this film.

And of course, Steve Zahn as Lenny, is still as funny as ever and is the one band member who has no fear to "push the envelope" and rider the roller-coaster of success to wherever it takes them.

I recommend this new version of "That Thing You Do!" whole-heartedly. Whether it is the original or the extended-cut, it is a lively, spirited, upbeat and thoroughly delightful viewing experience.

And, I am STILL humming "That Thing You Do!"

That Thing You Do.......2007-07-20

Delivery of product was in a timely manner,in fact,I acutally received it earlier than I expected. The movie was excellent. My entire family enjoyed it. Of course this is not unusual with any Tom Hanks movie. I have not viewed any of Tom Hanks movies that were not SUPBERB !!!

Extended cut disappointing.......2007-07-15

I've loved 'That Thing You Do' for years on VHS. When I saw the DVD at a local bookstore, I started dropping hints to my wife for my birthday. Lovely to hear the sounds in surround and the music is well mixed. However, the extended cut added a whole lot of unnecessary innuendo and it changed the ending slightly. I'll enjoy watching the original theatrical cut over and over, I'm sure

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Baa Baa Black Sheep
Incentive for technologically challenged
REVIEW, Baa Baa Blacksheep Vol.1
Just like I remember!!!
We are poor little lambs...... Who have lost our way....

Baa Baa Black Sheep - Volume 1
Starring: Dirk Blocker , Robert Conrad , Robert Ginty , John Larroquette , and Jeff MacKay
Director: Robert Conrad , Alex Beaton , Jackie Cooper , Philip DeGuere , and Edward Dein
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B0007YMWGY
Release Date: 2005-05-24

Amazon.com

A likable mix of WWII action and light comedy, the first 10 episodes of the NBC series Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976-78) wing their way onto DVD in this double-sided two-disc set. Based on the adventures of Marine Corps pilot Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (played in the series by the always dependable Robert Conrad) and his squadron of roguish ace fliers in the South Pacific Theater, Baa Baa Black Sheep benefited from an excellent cast (which included such TV and film vets as Simon Oakland and Dana Elcar, as well as up-and-comers like John Larroquette and Larry Manetti of Magnum, P.I.) and scripts from series creator Stephen J. Cannell (as well as long-time TV scribes like Philip De Guere and Milt Rosen) that offered a enjoyable balance of humor and combat. The blend gets an excellent showcase in the 1976 two-hour pilot, Flying Misfits, which kicks off volume 1; the remaining 10 adventures pit Pappy and the Black Sheep boys against the Axis Japanese in a secret squadron of captured planes ("The Meatball Circus," episode 8), a brainwashed American captain ("Presumed Dead," episode 7), and a tough major (Charles Napier) with designs on commanding the squadron ("Best Three out of Five," episode 3). Fans of the series may question the decision to include only half of the first season's episodes in this set (the 1976-77 season ran for an additional 12 episodes before being dropped by NBC; the series was revived in late 1977, rechristened Black Sheep Squadron, and ran for an additional 13 episodes before being canceled in 1978), but the inclusion of the two-part pilot and interviews with the real Pappy Boyington (who served as the show's consultant and even cameos in the pilot) should appease any concerns. --Paul Gaita

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Baa Baa Black Sheep.......2007-09-16

I was always a fan of this show and really missed it when it went off the air. The CD's I purchased from amazon were perfect in fact they are better than when I watched it on TV. I would recommend these videos to everyone.

Incentive for technologically challenged.......2007-09-12

I bought this for my dad for his birthday. He has a DVD player I gave him, but won't use it unless one of the kids is home to run it for him. Every time I've been home in the last month (since he got it) Baa Baa has been on tv--he likes it enough he's figured out how to run the DVD player himself! If that's not a 5-star recommendation I don't know what is!

REVIEW, Baa Baa Blacksheep Vol.1.......2007-09-02

These epasodes of a once popular TV.series are as remembered the plots are soso but the pictures of the warbirds are just what the flyer could ask for if a little repatisious.

Just like I remember!!!.......2007-08-08

I was just a kid but still remember this series! Highly recommend the first season ...

We are poor little lambs...... Who have lost our way...........2007-07-07

As the Title Song says this is the story of the lost little lambs of VF 214 The Black sheep squadron led by Greg"Pappy" Boyington, Ok if you had seen this on the History Channel(US) you would also had the commentries of the real black sheep which cast a differant light on the stories as shown in the serise. To see the pilot episode along with the rest of the first season was great. The Quality of the DVD was excellent along with actual combat footage makes it a must for anyone who wants to see good high adventure along with the reality and heartbreak of war.I would rank this highly along with Capt W.E. John's Biggles, 633 Squadron and the Battle of Britian

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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A Travesty
Zero Mostel Classic
Not So Funny Anymore
Cornball alacarte
Not all Romans are as stuffy as Cicero

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Starring: Zero Mostel , Phil Silvers , Buster Keaton , Michael Crawford , and Jack Gilford
Director: Richard Lester
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
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ASIN: 0792844815
Release Date: 2000-04-18

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"Something familiar, something peculiar, something for everyone: a comedy tonight!" Those words from the opening song pretty much describe the menu in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, a frantic adaptation of the stage musical by Larry Gelbart and Burt Shevelove. The wild story, set in ancient Rome, follows a slave named Pseudolus (Zero Mostel, snorting and gibbering) as he tries to extricate himself from an increasingly farcical situation; Mostel and a bevy of inspired clowns, including Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford, and Buster Keaton, keep the slapstick and the patter perking. The cast also includes the young Michael Crawford as a love-struck innocent. This project landed in the lap of Richard Lester, then one of the hottest directors in the world after his success with the Beatles' films. Lester telescoped the material through his own joke-a-second sensibility, and also ripped out some of the songs from Stephen Sondheim's Broadway score. The result is a pixilated romp and very close to the vaudeville spirit suggested by the title--though anyone with a low tolerance for Zero Mostel's overbearing buffoonery may be in trouble. Oddly enough, amidst all the frenzy, Lester creates a grungy, earthy Rome that seems closer to the real thing than countless respectable historical films on the subject. --Robert Horton

Description

Something appealing. Something appalling. Something for everyone a comedy tonight! "One ofthe hottest burlesque shows that ever hit Broadway" (Time) comes to the screen showcasing the enormous talents of Tony AwardÂ(r) winner Zero Mostel, Phil Silvers, Jack Gilford (Cocoon), Buster Keaton and Michael Crawford (Broadway's "The Phantom of the Opera"). Featuring keenly clever tunes like "Comedy Tonight" and "Lovely," this wild Stephen Sondheim musical about a raucous gaggle of ancient Romans is a "flip, glib and sophisticated, yet rump-slapping bawdy and fast-paced look at the seamy underside of classical Rome through hipster's shades" (Variety).When a wily, witty, lying, lazy, cheating slave discovers that his master's son is in love with thegirl next doora virgin courtesanhe promises to help win her heart in exchange for his freedom. But the road to romance is blocked with stunning surprises, cunning disguisesand the wildest chariot race ever!

Customer Reviews:

A Travesty .......2007-08-03

I purchased this DVD but found it difficult to sit through it having only just seen the excellent National Theatre production with Desmond Barritt. This film is an absolute travesty. Most of the music is missing and the ludicrous 'chase' sequence completely ruined the film. Knowing that I would never watch it again, I donated it to a charity shop.
If anyone is thinking of buying this DONT.
I would think that Stephen Sondheim has nightmares about this!

Zero Mostel Classic.......2007-08-01

Zero Mostel is one of the all-time classic Broadway comedians. This musical comedy production showcases him as Pseudolus, a laughably conniving household slave who isn't worth his weight in lead, let alone gold or silver. Phil Silvers ("Sergeant Bilko" of 50s TV fame) also gives a hilarious performance, all set in ancient Rome. Freedom-from-slavery, long-lost children found, love and romance, chariot chases, a funeral (what could be funny about a funeral? -- you'll see), beautiful women, befuddled old men, Roman soldiers, and Milus Gloriosus -- the most egotistical commander of them all, all combine for uproarius laughter.

Not So Funny Anymore.......2007-07-27

I was prepared to really like this movie. I love Zero Mostel, Buster Keaton, and Jack Gilford. However, mostly it was a disappointment. The script was uneven, and much of the humor was either sexist or a bit raunchy in nature, which may be somewhat true to the Roman view of women, but it became tiresome after a while. My husband and son found it overdone, as well.

That said, there were some really funny bits in it and many of the actors did a wonderful job. Buster Keaton was brilliant, as usual. Even in his older years and with a lesser role, he managed to milk the most from it. Zero Mostel was good, but I did like him better in The Producers.

I think I was hoping for brilliant, which most of those involved in this movie are certainly capable of, but instead got uneven and definitely not something worth watching a second time.

Cornball alacarte.......2007-05-23

Fair to good comedy, but a long way from great comedy. Is it worth the buy ? maybe if your ready for some tall CORN, but definitely not a collectors edition. Buy it once, view it once but it will probably b a longtime before you would view it again, if ever ?

Not all Romans are as stuffy as Cicero.......2007-05-13

I grew interested in Roman history some years ago. A classical scholar friend introduced this movie to me. He said the movie is based on a form of Roman play called the farce. I laughed so hard that I almost failed to keep the dinner down. Jon Pertwee, who played Dr. Who, has a cameo appearance. I especially loved some of the music which just build on the mirth instead of interrupting it. If you think Roman history is all about bloody gladiators and stuffy speeches, watch this movie!

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The Indians actually win?
wild thing I think I love you
A Perfect Pitch
Major League
Funniest sports movie ever!

Major League (Wild Thing Edition)
Starring: Tom Berenger , Charlie Sheen , Corbin Bernsen , Margaret Whitton , and James Gammon
Director: David S. Ward
Manufacturer: Paramount
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ASIN: B000M343BM
Release Date: 2007-04-10

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A baseball comedy and slob comedy rolled into one, this one actually works as entertainment, if not as a piece of cinematic mastery. James Gammon is the has-been manager hired to lead the last-place Cleveland Indians whose owner wants them to lose so she can sell them. But the team of has-beens and never-wases that he assembles (including Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bernsen, and Wesley Snipes) develops a sense of pride and turns the team around. There's plenty of rowdy humor about sex, race, and whatever else they can make fun of. Look for Rene Russo (in her first film role) as Berenger's romantic interest; Snipes also had his first showy role as Willie Mays Hayes, the team's base-stealing ace. --Marshall Fine

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The Indians actually win?.......2007-09-09

My husband, an ex-patriot living in Australia, loved this movie. It was worth the expense to get it changed to our format. Wish more baseball dvds were available in zone 4 format. Excellent baseball sequences with an excellent humourous storyline. Just loved it. The casting makes this movie really great.

wild thing I think I love you.......2007-08-07

This is a really good fun movie I could watch again and again. Love all these stars and the script is timeless.

A Perfect Pitch.......2007-07-21

This is the best baseball film I have ever seen. This film really brings the game to the big screen. Usually in these types of films you get actors, and actresses who can't or have never played the game. As you will see in the extras on the discs, the actors really did learn how to play their positions well for the baseball scenes. If you have never seen a baseball film before, this is the one you should see.

Major League.......2007-07-15

This product was in excellent condition and arrived in the time frame that was arranged by myself when i ordered the product.

Funniest sports movie ever!.......2007-06-27

This movie is my all time favorite sports comedy. I have watched this movie over and over with the same results, tears coming out of my eyes. I was happy to find it on Amazon after going to Blockbuster and being told it was only available on VHS and not DVD. If you like baseball then you will love this movie.

Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)

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animated movie
Bet you can't help but sing along
The real star of this DVD is...
great bedtime video
Where the Wild Things Are...

Where the Wild Things Are and Other Maurice Sendak Stories (Scholastic Video Collection)
Starring: Where the Wild Things Are & Other Maurice Sendak S
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ASIN: B00006CY4O
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Amazon.com

Explore the fascinating world of imagination in the company of master illustrator and storyteller Maurice Sendak. In this animated version of Where the Wild Things Are, Sendak's striking illustrations spring to life as the wild boy Max magically metamorphoses into the King of the Wild Rumpus right before viewers' eyes. Carole King lends a folksy, sometimes jazzy sound to Nutshell Library stories "Pierre," "One Was Johnny," and "Chicken Soup with Rice" as viewers learn about the alphabet, counting, and months of the year. Finally, Mickey's nighttime discovery In the Night Kitchen culminates in an impressively rendered ride through space. Sendak's original artwork is faithfully preserved in this animated presentation and Peter Schickele's narration, and original musical compositions add richness and depth to the stories. (Ages 3 to 10) --Tami Horiuchi

Description

**All stories written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak**

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (Music and narration by Peter Schickele): When Max is sent to bed without supper, he sails off to a world inhabited by weird creatures. He becomes the king of all wild things--until he misses his real home.

THE NUTSHELL KIDS (From The Nutshell Library): These charming poems set to music sing and dance through the alphabet, good manners, numbers, and the months of the year. Stories include Alligators All Around, Pierre, One Was Johnny, and Chicken Soup With Rice.

IN THE NIGHT KITCHEN (Narrated by Peter Schickele): Mickey is awakened by noises in the night. Who's in the night kitchen making all the clatter?

DVD Features: Getting to Know Maurice Sendak; Spanish version of Where The Wild Things Are; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection

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animated movie.......2007-09-06

the story its been recommended by a friend, and once i got it i loved it. lets see if the movie matches the book!

Bet you can't help but sing along.......2007-08-06

We have about 9 of the Scholastic DVDs and this is our favorite, by far. From Peter Schickele's awesome jazzy score for WtWTA to Carol King's impossible-not-to-sing-along-with songs for the Nutshell Kids this DVD is fun and engaging for my 2 yr old son and for both parents. Of all the Scholastic story DVDs this is the one I put in first. I do recommend all the others we have, but each of them has at least one or 2 stories that my son finds uninteresting and at least that many that bore Mom after repeated viewing. We'll be getting more!

The real star of this DVD is..........2007-07-24

THE NUTSHELL KIDS!

It is the second of three Sendak programs on this DVD, and it is adorable. In this segment, Sendak's prose has been put to music by Carole King, and the result is something your child will sing along to and ask for again and again.

When my son was 3, he initially found the DVD version of "Where the Wild Things Are" a little scary, though he did not have that problem with the book. At 4 now, he loves all the programs...though his favorite remains The Nutshell Kids (One was Johnny, Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, and Pierre).

Overall, this is a wonderful, well-worth-the-price DVD to add to your kid's collection!

great bedtime video.......2007-07-12

This is a great winding-down bedtime DVD. My 3 and 7 year-old boys watch this a couple times a week before bedtime then we read the book Where the Wild Things Are. My favorite is "Alligators all around", theirs are "I don't care Pierre" and "Mickey and the morning cake." I highly recommend this DVD, especially over the video, it's easier to skip to your favorite part.

Where the Wild Things Are..........2007-05-07

What great service. I am very pleased with my product and the service. The item arrived in MINT condition and in a timely manner. The vendor was accurate and precise when describing the items. I am extremely pleased with my DVDs. I would recommend it and the service to all. Blessins.

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movie doesn't work
Poked in the eye!
Horrible, Raunchy, Stupid
THE SWEETEST THING
Some giggles but mostly gags...

The Sweetest Thing (Unrated Edition)
Starring: Cameron Diaz , Christina Applegate , Selma Blair , Thomas Jane , and Frank Grillo
Director: Roger Kumble
Manufacturer: Sony Pictures
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ASIN: B000069HYG
Release Date: 2002-08-20

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Prudes, beware! Despite its tendency to take the comedic low road, The Sweetest Thing is a near-perfect product of the new-millennial Hollywood. That's a backhanded compliment, but as a fun-loving Yankee girl's answer to Bridget Jones's Diary, the mainstream pandering of Nancy Pimental's lucrative screenplay is undeniably effective. On the opening soundtrack, Macy Gray's "Sexual Revolution" is a perfect accompaniment to gyrating guy-dumper Christina (Cameron Diaz), whose fear of commitment is tested when she meets Peter (Thomas Jane) and knows he's Mr. Right. With supportive gal-pals Courtney (Christina Applegate) and Jane (Selma Blair), she plots to snag the guy, and the movie's road-trip detour mines gut-busting gold from gags involving incriminating dress stains, oral sex, rotting food, garish clothing, and the simple joys of old-fashioned romance. Perfectly cast, raucously ribald, and conventionally charming, The Sweetest Thing is a schizophrenic comedy, but its dual personalities are irresistibly in synch. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

movie doesn't work.......2007-09-09

Couldn't get the licensing for the movie and Amazon never contacted me back so I wouldn't recommend downloading it unless you want to look at an empty screen.....

Poked in the eye!.......2007-08-26

Like 40 Days & 40 Nights and There's Something About Mary (Widescreen Edition), this film belongs in the genre of the "Raunchy Romantic Comedy." After starting the film, it does not take too long to find out why! Unlike a lot of RC films, this one starts out with a squabble that leads to Romance. The "un-catchable" babe (played by Cameron Diaz) finally gets snared by a real charmer!

Selma Blair gets her typical role as the naive young lady who always seems to get caught in the most compromising and precarious positions. Cameron is as funny as always. However, in my mind, it is Christina Applegate who really stole the show in this one. I'd barely seen her since her Married with Children - The Complete First Seasonstint. I didn't recognize her at first as her haircolor changed. In any case, she REALLY plays up her role as the supportive friend, and her energy really drives the film. I'd very much like to see more of her in the near future; hope she doesn't disappear.

If you are looking for a mindless, raunchy comedy with a little twist of romance sprinkled in, then this film is for you! There is a scene in particular in which our girls are driving down the road and encounter a biker that is sure to become an insta-classic. I've not laughed so hard in quite some time!! While some of the film is a little bit contrived, it's still very funny and well worth takng a look.

Horrible, Raunchy, Stupid.......2007-07-14

This movie tries to steal from many other movies but fails at being funny. Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate are so slutty and stupid that their attractiveness turns to ugliness. Save your time and pick something else to watch.

THE SWEETEST THING.......2007-07-05

I LOVE THIS MOVIE, SO FUNNY AND I CAN WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AND NEVER GET SICK OF IT!

Some giggles but mostly gags..........2007-07-03

I rented this movie when it first came out in 2002. I didn't like it. I just thought it was gross and quite frankly, a bit boring. My two best friends however think its the funniest movie, so they convinced me to watch it again because they thought I'd enjoy it now that I'm older. I did laugh a few times, but again, I just didn't care for it. Christina Applegate is really the only one who made me laugh. She's great. I'm not a Cameron Diaz fan at all. She just annoys me. And its not that I'm a prude either. I like American Pie and The Girl Next Door, ect., but I just can't get into this one. I think you either love it or hate it, and I hated it.

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