Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

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Wonderfully funny

FUUUUNNNYYYY

Achmed the Dead Terrorist

Greatest Performer Ever

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity
Starring: Jeff Dunham
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000S6LS66
Release Date: 2007-09-18

Description

Jeff Dunham and his socially reckless "suitcase posse" are back in this highly anticipated follow-up to Arguing with Myself, his breakthrough television special and multi-platinum selling DVD release! What's next?

An ALL NEW show that is Bigger... Better... and Funnier than ever!

This time, Dunham welcomes two never-before-seen partners "Achmed the Dead Terrorist," and "Melvin the Superhero." Long-time favorites "Peanut," "Walter" and Jose Jalapeno...On a STEEK! are back in an entirely original show for everyone!

Customer Reviews:

Wonderfully funny.......2007-09-13

I was fortunate to see this show live in Newport Kentucky back in July and have been anxiously awaiting the release of the DVD. Jeff and company are totally hilarious and I did not stop laughing the entire show. I love a comedian that can bring on laughing tears. Of course Walter is my favorite, but his new additions bring a new spark to the show.

FUUUUNNNYYYY.......2007-08-24

Just got home from seeing Jeff perform this live. Some of the show will be from the David Letterman show skit with Walter With new material added. Just Funny stuff. Will have you in stitches or impaled "On a Stick"

Achmed the Dead Terrorist.......2007-08-23

My husband and I just saw Jeff's show this past Saturday in Mass. It was fantastic! Achmed the Dead Terrorist is hysterical! He goes right to the edge with a politically sensitive subject. And, of course, Walter, Peanut, and Jose are just as great as ever. We have his first DVD and are always showing it to people who haven't been indoctrinated. No matter how many times we see it, we laugh just as hard as the first time. We are looking forward to this new DVD to have in our house when we need a Jeff 'fix'.

Greatest Performer Ever.......2007-08-23

Was at the show that this was filmed. It was incredible and cannot wait to see it when it is released. Jeff is great. The DVD is a must see. Alot of material not shown in the Comedy Central Special.

Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity.......2007-08-16

Saw this show whne he came to Bowling Green. It was very funny. Reoomend to everyone and if possible see Jeff live!

Knocked Up - Unrated (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)

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Details on the different versions of this DVD release
Many guys would run a mile
Big Disappointment
Dire
When Homer met Marge, for adults

Knocked Up - Unrated (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
Starring: Seth Rogen , Katherine Heigl , Joanna Kerns , Loudon Wainwright III , and Harold Ramis
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000TZJBQ0
Release Date: 2007-09-25

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Details on the different versions of this DVD release.......2007-09-12

Loved the movie. That said, I was confused on what the differences were on the 3 DVD versions, but found some details that I've posted below. As for me, I'm going with this two-disc unrated version.

Basic extras -- available on all (both R-rated and Unrated Editions):

- Deleted and Extended Scenes
- Gag Reel
-"Directing the Director" (Capote director Bennett Miller stops by to help Apatow get the job done)
- Line-O-Rama (Tons of alternate takes)
- Audio commentary with Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen and Bill Hader
- Roller Coaster Featurette

Goodies available only on the Unrated releases:

- MORE Deleted and Extended Scenes (some pretty raunchy ones, reportedly)
- Topless Scene: "Web Design"

And finally, extras available only on this 2-disc Unrated version:

- Judd Apatow's Video Diaries
- Finding Ben Stone (A mock casting session)
- Stripper Confidential (Rogen and Paul Rudd wade through some Sin City salaciousness)
- Even MORE Deleted and Extended Scenes / Gag Reel Footage!
- Another topless Scene: "Restaurant"
- Katherine Hiegl's Audition Tape
.. "and more" (I'm really hoping for another "You know how I know you're gay?" extended scene like in 40-year-old Virgin)

Many guys would run a mile.......2007-09-10

There are too many children being born into the world at the moment, where the mother, barely out of school herself, can't remember the name of the father. There are children being born who will never know their father, cos their mother had too much to drink to ask him to wear some protection. Or take her pill. Many boyfriends would run a mile and then keep running if their girlfriend turned round and said they were pregnant. Imagine what they would do if it was a one night stand who said they were pregnant?!

Here's a film that turns all that on its head. The girl who should have been out of his league, has a few too many and sleeps with the guy who has 'moobs' and a mop of curly hair. He thinks he's scored, they part ways. She discovers she's pregnant eight weeks later, just as she gets a promotion at work, hunts him down to tell him, and he agrees to stick by her, thankfully without asking the question that would get him a slap: "Is it mine?"

That's the basic premise of the movie, starring Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen in the lead roles. It's an absolutely brilliant movie, dealing with various relationship problems, sometimes a bit too much, as I found some scenes difficult to deal with. Maybe I was feeling a bit insecure that night, who knows? The bit where she threw him out the car in the middle of nowhere gave me shivers up my spine. A lot of the jokes about the roommate with the beard, and ever growing hair went straight over my head.

I never got into The 40 Year Old Virgin, so I can't really comment on the comparisons to that. I think I switched it off as I couldn't concentrate on it. But this definitely kept my attention, although it could have been cut down slightly, as it was overly long for a comedy, but only by about 15 minutes or so.

The supporting cast are absolutely terrific, and the cameos are also funny too. Look out for Ryan Seacrest playing a totally different 'character' to the one he plays on American Idol! Steve Carrell also makes a cameo, along with Jessica Simpson & Jessica Alba.

An 18 year old guy I work with also went to see this movie the same night I did, and we were discussing it the next day, and he admitted to being scared stiff at the birth scene at the end. Oh dear, that's the wool been lifted from his eyes! You do see EVERYTHING unfortunately, including a reflection in a mirror of a baby's head crowning. It's a fleeting glimpse, but enough to make me want to cross my legs!

Knocked Up is an excellent movie, about a true to life topic, and has a happy ending when it all works out. I think I was close to tears. I'll definitely pick up the DVD of this, and see if there's any good extras on it.

Big Disappointment.......2007-09-02

Perhaps I'm too old for movies like this. Perhaps I should have known better - I gave up on 40 year virgin after 15 minutes. But the reviews were good so I watched it. The movie (to me) was utterly boring. I found little to laugh at, but perhaps the jokes belonged to a different culture. The characters were amiably pleasant but a bad situation was made worse by the continuous stream of bad language. Is this how young people talk nowadays - I doubt it.

Dire .......2007-08-28

This aint no comedy. A foul mouthed tepid load of rubbish. Lazy drugged up slob impregnates drunken beauty queen. She obviously traumatised by the experience tries to bond with her childs father. But he is a lazy useless monosyllabic bore.

There is no chemistry between the leads, the main male character is particularly reprehensible, an introverted immature layabout. The script is terrible, not a single person laughed in the theatre I was in watching this dribble.

How any one could call this a comedy is beyond me, movie making at its worst, one of the most horrible theatre experiences of my life.

When Homer met Marge, for adults.......2007-08-27

I thought the movie had some hilarious moments...but you have to remember one thing: It's only a movie!!!

In real life there would probably be some ugly consequences involved for constantly smoking pot, not having a job and sleeping with any bloke you meet in a club. Ie. you can end up a nutcase,get AIDS,become homeless on the street, etc.

But if you just watch it for what it is (a movie) then it can be really hilarious at times.

Hope this review helped.

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Filthy minded? Yup. Infantile? Yup. Funny as hell? Absofrigginlutely!
Knocked Up
Something for everyone
The latest odd couple
One of the Year's Best! - No Really!

Knocked Up (Unrated Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Seth Rogen , Katherine Heigl , Joanna Kerns , Loudon Wainwright III , and Harold Ramis
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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ASIN: B000TZJBPQ
Release Date: 2007-09-25

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Filthy minded? Yup. Infantile? Yup. Funny as hell? Absofrigginlutely!.......2007-09-10

With this film, I just became a Seth Rogen fan. Just right now, I did. I've been peripherally aware of this guy, having seen him in miniscule parts in ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY, YOU, ME & DUPREE, and, most notably, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN. But, here in KNOCKED UP, he takes lead actor honors and he's simply awesome. Yes, see this movie for the other actors, as well - Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and Leslie Mann all shine - but, in my eyes, this is a cinematic coming out party for Seth Rogen. And, if nothing else, this chubby guy gives hope to uncool, unhandsome, just plain folks like me.

This is the story of Ben and Alison. Ben (Seth Rogen) is a laid-back, unemployed teddy bear of a guy who whiles away his time smoking weed and, with his slacker buddies, striving to construct a celebrity skin website (these guys are obviously unaware of the online site Mr. Skin, already in place). In a club, he bumps into way-out-of-his-league Alison (Katherine Heigl), a gorgeous career girl celebrating a promotion. Booze is poured, sparks are ignited, and Alison and Ben hook up. As sometimes happen, the next morning opens with hangovers and regrets and a butt-crack. Alison gets a good sober look at Ben, who then doesn't help his case by throwing up and then championing the merits of post-drunk vomiting. Disgusted, Alison departs, with Ben knowing he goofed and philosophically assuming that that was that. But, 8 weeks later, Ben hears from Alison, who drops the news that she's expecting. And, because Ben is innately a good guy and Alison a fairly open-minded girl who doesn't want to do this alone, they make a go of being together.

This flick is a cheerful, very funny 2-hours-plus worth of sit down time. It definitely offers more than its ANIMAL HOUSE tendencies would have you initially believe. My gut feeling is that the folks involved in the making of this film had true affection for it, especially Director/Writer Judd Apatow. KNOCKED UP lays down consistent humor foraying into occasional bawdiness. I must admit that the film startled me with its display of genuine emotion and heart. I was prepared to be content with cardboard people and cheap laughs. Instead, underneath the crass trimmings, the unaffected, heartfelt core of the film surfaced and made me invest in the characters beyond a superficial level. I really liked the characters. Too, the rampant crudity and lewdness are balanced out by a humorous yet sensitive depiction of a marriage quietly on the rocks. With all the insights given, it actually feels like a real marriage.

Alison's older sister Debbie and Pete have been married for a while now and are raising two beautiful daughters. But life isn't like the movies, and Debbie and Pete, well-meaning people both, have problems. Debbie as played with delirious, high-strung brittleness by Leslie Mann is one of those pushy, righteous people who eventually gets under your skin, but she's not a bad person. Paul Rudd is comic gold as Pete, the fount of masterfully sly and dry comments, who can mostly tolerate Debbie's harangues but only if he gets the occasional alone time. Their not-quite-rosy relationship is plentifully plumbed, giving rise to spousal suspicions and bickerings and possibly previewing what the future holds for Alison and Ben. Too, Alison and Ben end up choosing sides as Alison is strictly with her sister while Ben espouses Pete's side. This puts a decided crimp in their own relationship.

Of course, this movie hinges on the leads' ability to generate interest and invoke sympathy from the viewer. And, let's face it, who wouldn't want Ben Stone for a buddy? Or Seth Rogen, for that matter? Ben is so good natured and easy going that I challenge anyone to not root for him and his maturation process. One of my favorite scenes is when he finally confronts Debbie. His chemistry with Heigl is apparent on screen; I can actually see this smoking hot girl being pals with and then falling for the prospectless, chubby but appealing loser, although, naturally, beer and possibly many shots of tequilla would have to be involved. Katherine Heigl had already turned my head with her performances in ROSWELL and THE RINGER. Here, much respect goes to Katherine as she shrugs off dignity and dives right into the thick of things. But, you know what, even when ignominiously suffering thru morning sickness, throwing hormonal hissy fits, or giving alarmingly painful birth, she maintains her full babefulness. As Alison,she comes across as an authentic person with an array of valid fears and insecurities. Katherine Heigl's good. And smoking hot.

The supporting players sparkle. Credit as a whole goes to Ben's insult-tossing cast of nowhere-headed pals, who may be hapless but are there for Ben. Two standouts are Ken Jeong as the strict and precise Asian doctor and SNL-er Kristen Wiig as some sort of network executive, she of the snide and off-the-wall verbal asides ("This is Hollywood. We don't like liars."). Because Alison works for the E! network, we're treated to several cameos of famous folks playing themselves. Ryan Seacrest's lampooning of himself is a blast and it makes me like him a bit better.

I like to laugh and KNOCKED UP doled out laughter in multiple servings. Much of the humor is of the juvenile sort as a sizable chunk of the film is dedicated to the slacker amigos mercilessly bagging on each other. Your enjoyment of these jokes will depend on your pop-culture I.Q. (for example, do you know who Serpico is?). One guy who undertakes a shaving bet is incessantly strafed with facial hair insults ("Scorcese on coke" "Your face is like Robin William's knuckles."). Be advised that there are moments here of THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY or AMERICAN PIE proportions. But, in the midst of the pot humor, the DeNiro impressions, and the scatalogical stuff, let me reiterate that there's an unfeigned sweetness and moments of honest soul searching which resonate clearly, and, gullible goofball that I am, I was charmed. Don't be fooled by the raunchy and "modern" conventions here; this film is firmly centered on family values. Ben Stone might be an adult at 23 years old, but this is still a coming of age story. And, yes, he does grow up here.

In his first lead role, Seth Rogen emerges as the genial, scruffy heart of the film. Now that he has it, here's hoping he can sustain his leading man status. If the ungainly Jack Black can do it, why not Seth, who's more lovable and cuddly? But there are other actors in the film. Heigl, Rudd, and Mann do great being witty and poignant, argumentative and loving, and real. KNOCKED UP allows both genders to have their moments. In terms of who's funny, Rogen and Rudd definitely come through, but Heigl and especially Mann deliver their ample share of levity. Just wait for the scene with the stressed Debbie having a brutal yet uproarious conversation with the nightclub doorman. The movie also has that something which lesser films would kill for, which is rapport among its stars. Chemistry abounds, between Rogen and Heigl, between Mann and Rudd, and between Rogen and Rudd. So, yeah, there are all sorts of reasons to go see KNOCKED UP. The fellas can latch onto the dirty, smutty humor and the smoking hot babes; for the girls, there are the pregnancy arc and the nice, unforced romance, as well as the sibling relationship of Alison and Debbie. Oh, and, apparently, Paul Rudd is a clever hunk and Seth Rogen is immensely huggable. But, me, I saw this to learn the dice move. I'm building up my dance repertoire.

Knocked Up.......2007-09-08

You could throw a rock at a video shop and hit a movie about the joys of parenting, but very few of those gooey family flicks deal with the actual business of making the baby. That's where Knocked Up comes in. Delving fearlessly beneath the duvet of taboo, Judd Apatow's superb comedy follows the relationship between slobby stoner Ben (Seth Rogen) and go-getting TV exec Alison (Katharine Heigl) from a drunken one-night-stand to nursery shopping and labour pains.

Apatow is best known for his rollicking sex farce The 40 Year Old Virgin, but Knocked Up is pitched at a considerably lower key. While the subject matter is bawdy and the language extremely saucy, most of the laughs (and there are lots of them) spring from conversations rather than gross-out set pieces. Rogen's likeable slacker and his no-hoper pals can discuss the finer points of celebrity nudity until your eyes are watering, while on the other side of the partnership, Alison's sister (Leslie Mann) and her husband (Paul Rudd) provide a spot-on portrait of an arid marriage.

"YOU'LL BE SNORTING POPCORN OUT OF YOUR NOSE"

Like its central character's life, Knocked Up has a messy story, but one imbued with such sweetness that it's impossible not to love. It's a romance with the cutest of twists - imagine if Romeo and Juliet had nine months to fall in love before Julie Jr arrived - told with the laconic charm of a good stand-up routine and laced with moments of genuine insight. It's an adult comedy - not smutty (well OK, it is kinda smutty) but a comedy for and about adults. Most importantly, it's so funny that you'll be snorting popcorn out of your nose before the end.

Something for everyone.......2007-08-27

In the movie Knocked Up, Katherine Heigl plays Alison Scott, a twenty-something career gal who has just been promoted to an on-air position with E! Entertainment Television. The day she receives her promotion Alison goes out to celebrate with her older sister, Debbie, at a nightclub. It's there that she meets Ben, an unmotivated pothead who lives with four roommates and doesn't have a job "per se." Ben and his roommates are working on creating a Web site that will allow you to search for your favorite actress's nude scenes. When Ben and Allison meet, even though she's gorgeous and he's a pudgy, hairy mess, there's something about his personality and charm that wins her over. Eventually they wind up back at her place and you can guess from the title what happens next.

Knocked Up is the story of the way that Alison and Ben have to navigate an unplanned pregnancy and what it will mean for their individual futures, the future of their unborn child, and their collective relationship. It goes over every aspect of an unplanned pregnancy: do we or don't we have it?, what's going to happen to my career?, is this the right person for me? All of these questions are tackled in an honest and humorous fashion. And, even if you aren't into it for the pregnancy angle, there's so much more to the movie. Alison's sister has been married with children for a few years and feels that her relationship is stagnating. Her husband, played by Paul Rudd, is in no such rut and instead manages to be completely oblivious to his wife's concerns. Ben's roommates, also unmotivated potheads, have to figure out what to do if their planned celebrity sex scene Web site doesn't pan out the way they'd planned. As a whole, Knocked Up was just an all around interesting and multifaceted romantic comedy. And it doesn't hurt that the movie was downright hilarious.

Knocked Up is the sort of movie you can see with a friend, family member, or significant other and everyone will have something to laugh about. I can't remember the last time I was at a movie where every seat was filled and everyone laughed pretty much the whole time. It's definitely going to top the list of one of the funniest movies of the summer.

The latest odd couple.......2007-08-26

I never did like that Paul Anka song, but it came to mind when watching this movie.

Havin' a baby
What a perfect way of proving
When you've been easy
Havin' a baby
What a simple way of knowing
You were drunk and crazy
I can see it, nausea's growing
I can see it in your eyes
You're not happy to know it
That you're havin' a baby.

Yep, as the title of the movie will confirm, one night of drunken partying can lead to a barely remembered episode of making unprotected whoopee, which in turn can lead to the predicament of Alison Scott (Katherine Heigl of Grey's Anatomy).

Recently promoted at work, Alison hopes that the camera will hide the pounds she's beginning to pack as she tries to deal with the new developments in her life. Unfortunately, the father-to-be (Seth Rogen) isn't exactly ideal family material, being a stranger to details like work and responsibility, but to his credit he doesn't break the record for the 100 meter sprint and tries to do the right thing.

They have so little in common that it's a wonder that the little cells managed to get together in the first place, but then again, Alison's sister (Leslie Mann) and her husband (Paul Rudd) aren't doing so great either.

Funny in places, but long and drawn out in others, this could have been a really good one hour sitcom episode, but at more than two hours, you may experience birthing pains before the credits begin to roll.

Rated 3.5 stars

(Note: Profanity laden, with adult situations, and may be traumatic to people who are pregnant for the first time.)

Amanda Richards, August 26, 2007

One of the Year's Best! - No Really!.......2007-08-20

"Knocked Up" is truely one of those films that creeps up from behind you and really surprises you in every sense of the word. What could have easily been a dumb, forgettable, raunchy sex-comedy turns out to be a smart, memorable, raunchy sex/romantic comedy. It's a well balanced high wire act of potty mouthed humor and "cute" elements that is pulled off brilliantly by the writing and direction of Judd Apatow as well as the acting from actors Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd, and the under appreciated Leslie Mann (not to exclude the supporting roles from Jonah Hill, Jason Sigel, and a few other "Freaks and Geeks"/"Undeclared" alumni).
"Knocked Up" is a pretty simple story, a likable under achiever/slacker/stoner/unemployed goof has a one night stand with a gorgeous woman who was drunk celebrating a promotion she earned at work. The couple's hot night turns out to be a nine week "getting to know you and your friends" bit before the baby pops out. Of course there are moments where the boy must grow up which is truely what the film is about. The running time is 129 minutes which may be a little too long for some but honestly, I hardly noticed it and I've seen this in the theater twice! From start to finish Apatow pulls the audience in with his great sense of humor and scene after scene the laughs keep rolling in til the end just as fresh as the begining.
Though "Knocked Up" is pretty fowl mouthed, (the "F" word is thrown around a lot as well as a whole avalanche of naughty words) the film has the amazing ability to become extremely sensitive and even sweet. I love that! In fact, "Knocked Up" is surprisingly my favorite film of 2006 by far!

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Funniest movie of 07
Hilarious Movie, Great Actors
Funny movie, great characters, highly pro drug-use
Excellent depiction of good humor, Never once tried to be nice
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Knocked Up [HD DVD]
Starring: Seth Rogen , Katherine Heigl , Joanna Kerns , Loudon Wainwright III , and Harold Ramis
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Release Date: 2007-09-25

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Funniest movie of 07.......2007-09-15

I cannot wait to receive this HD-DVD I had to go see it twice in theatres.

Hilarious Movie, Great Actors.......2007-09-13

Please note, this movie has note yet come out on HD DVD. I do not know what the PQ, AQ, or Extras will be like on the HD DVD itself. My review is entirely done with the movie/story in mind.

Knocked Up is a HILARIOUS movie. In short if you liked SuperBad, 40 Year Old Virgin, Accepted or even Wedding Crashers you will more than likely love this movie. It is by far the best comedy of the summer, and probably even the year. The story follows around the life of two people who were just out for a fling when their lives are inextricably thrown back together by an unexpected pregnancy. I'll spare you the rest of the synopsis, as you can read that almost anywhere. However, I will say that there are few movies that provide these kinds of laughs so many times during the film.

Also worth noting is that this movie is NOT FOR CHILDREN. It has a lot of drug usage within the movie, as well as many sexual jokes. Please don't think this is a good children's comedy. Thanks for reading my review.

Funny movie, great characters, highly pro drug-use.......2007-09-10

Knocked Up is a new movie from Judd Apatow, the man behind The Forty Year Old Virgin. I'm almost ashamed to admit I enjoyed the crude but surprisingly sweet "Virgin." Knocked Up gives you more of the same. It stars Seth Rogan, who had a hilarious supporting part in "Virgin", and Katherine Heigle, the beautiful current star of Grey's Anatomy. Heigle, playing E! reporter Allison Scott, goes out on the town to celebrate a big promotion. At the bar, she meets Ben (Rogan). Allison is beautiful (I can't emphasize that enough) and Ben is basically a slob. With shades of Notting Hill, they end up sleeping together. Eight weeks later Allison finds out she is pregnant.

What is she going to do? She turns to her sister Debbi, played by Leslie Mann, for advice. Allison has a great career, and Ben is a pothead loser. She decides to keep the baby, and willingly allows Ben to be a part of the future baby's life. Ben thus gets closer with Allison and Debbie and Debbie's husband Pete (played by Paul Rudd.) This movie is crude yet sweet, raunchy yet traditional. At the heart of the film is a romantic comedy. Yet it is filled with scenes with comically crass dialogue and all the anguish associated with having a baby.

I'm not one of those people that think everything Apatow does is the greatest. I liked "Virgin" better than this, and I've never watched Freaks & Geeks, the 90s TV show whose cast plays a large part in this film. Knocked Up is a good movie with funny moments and emotional moments. It had a lot of good cameos too.

I'll recommend this movie to anyone that enjoys a good raunchy comedy, but I do have a few complaints. First, this is a romantic comedy. In every romantic comedy, the leads get together, then conflict tears them apart, then they get back together. Usually, the getting back together is what makes or break the movie. In Knocked Up, Ben and Allison slowly grow to care about each other, but the conflict tears them apart. Pete and Debbie also have conflict. The movie is incredibly weak in showing how the conflict is resolved, and so I left the movie not totally buying into Ben and Allyson's relationship. My second complaint is that this movie is very very very pro drug use. Quite disappointing since smoking weed is ILLEGAL. Some might say it took an anti drug turn at the end, but I don't buy it. That was really disappointing and irresponsible in my opinion. I'm mature enough to enjoy a movie yet not buy into the message it is preaching. The movie could have been just as good without all of the promoting of illegal drug use.

Excellent depiction of good humor, Never once tried to be nice.......2007-09-06

Knocked Up. A 23 year old unemployed slightly overweight guy goes to a club with his crazy 20 something group of friends. He helps this lady buy a Corona and they exchange small talk and end up spending the night together. She is a TV anchor for a famous channel. Circumstances continue, she wakes up in the morning and regrets her pick but doesn't seem overtly rude about it. The central character doesn't seem like the kind of guy you would ever get angry at. Few weeks down the line, the same girl realizes she's pregnant. Now what? Now Knocked Up.

The humor in the film is the reason it is one of the best films I've seen this year. Some dialogues tickle your bone in a very unconvential smart way. There is no toilet humor and it doesn't hurt your intelligence. The acting is very good and it is easy to relate to all characters without them seeming corny or ridiculously exuberant for any reason.

Loved it.

Why not 5 stars? I don't know, there's nothing wrong with it but it just isn't a classic, really. Watch it for the humor, watch it for Seth Rogen. Excellent acting, production and sense of emotion but comedy made this film,really.

What Makes Blondie So Great?.......2007-09-06

The whole movie involves this guy bending over backwards to please the princess that got pregnant. She's supposed to be so great that he can't believe that she's willing to be with him for the sake of the child. Come on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This boozed up tart is trolling Hollywood clubs looking for anything with pants on and a pulse. She sure wasn't very picky. This nerdy looking character looks to be at least 250 to 280 pounds of soft tissue - probably needs a bra worse than her. How are we supposed to believe that she is little Miss Pure? The producers should have included a scene of Seth Rogen having a test for STD's at the health department. If she'd pick him up, she'd do anything.

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The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae
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300 spartans, history, true story
Well Done Documentary

The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae
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Release Date: 2007-07-31

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Last Stand of the 300 is an interesting 90-minute documentary from the History Channel explaining the details of the ancient Spartans' showdown with the Persian army at the battle of Thermopylae. It's long been a fascinating subject, but it hit popular culture in a big way with the 2007 feature film 300, based on the graphic novel by Frank Miller. Last Stand of the 300 helps explain the background behind the battle as well as many of the details not covered in the movie, including how the Ionian Revolt and the famed battle of Marathon led to Themopylae, the naval front led by Thermistocles, and what happened afterward. Numerous scholars and authors (including the writers of Gates of Fire and Empires at War) explain the rigorous Spartan training, military strategy, the Oracle at Delphi, the Persian technological advantage, different kinds of weaponry and vessels (the Spartan hoplon, dory, and xiphos, and the trireme), and how one of Miller's famous lines came from Herodotus ("Then we shall have our battle in the shade"). The maps are extremely helpful for showing how the geography affected the battle (one detour would have cost the Persians an extra two years of travel time), but the reenactments look kind of simple compared to the extremely stylized feature film. --David Horiuchi

Description

The legendary battle of Thermopylae is still acknowledged today for its brilliant military maneuvers and the well-trained and fearless soldiers who fought to the death. THE HISTORY CHANNEL® presents a detailed account of this legendary battle, examining the events leading up to the conflict, the tactical expertise that allowed the outnumbered Greeks to stall their mighty foes, and the bloody encounter itself. Find out how an army of a few hundred men overcame impossible odds and witness the conflict that altered the course of Western civilization.

Customer Reviews:

The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae.......2007-09-09

Excellent resource for teachers and amateur historians - the real facts behind the theatrical release "300."

The acting is stiff and the narration is stilted, but it is a fascinating bit of history and a must-have companion to the film.

The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae.......2007-09-06

Outstanding reference DVD and a great addition to any library about Ancient Warfare, weapons and tactics.

Too commercially oriented.......2007-08-27

Not completely worthless, it has more information that one would expect from a purely commercial and teenage oriented product. The few commentators give their views in typically bombastic words, but focus too much on the fighting itself. No time is dedicated too explain the historical context, the societies involved in this clash of civilizations. What was at stake? What were the choices? What were their cultures like? A lot is missing, the most important. They convey the importance of these 3 consecutive battles (Thermopylae, Salamis and Platea) but don't explain why they were so.

Still, if this if for your kids, it might still be worth watching as its better than nothing; I believe there's another documentary out there about the same and even worse.

Another lack was the real scenery and, instead, having to imagine or recreate the scenes with video-gaming technology; even the maps had a computer design touch. Awful presentation. One real view of today's landscape where the battle was fought would have been much appreciated. The History Channel should be history. Read a book.

300 spartans, history, true story.......2007-08-24

well done, an excellent look into the past at the greatest battle in the Western world.

Well Done Documentary.......2007-08-15

The History Channel did a great job in retelling the story of the 300. It brought in perspectives that you wont see in the screen version. The special effects are great. Its shows what leads up to and the aftermath of this historic battle and what it meant to us now. I would watch this before seeing the movie "300" because it will give you background and insight that will help you better understand the battle and the legend that surrounds it .

Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy - Live From Bakersfield

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Hot 'n Fluffy Review
A Great DVD for a Great Price
What fat level are you?
Gabriel should get 10 stars!
Fluffy is great stuffy

Gabriel Iglesias: Hot and Fluffy - Live From Bakersfield
Starring: Gabriel Iglesias
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000QFAFNQ
Release Date: 2007-08-07

Description

Gabriel Iglesias is one of the fastest-rising comics today! With his unique brand of humor, lovable stage presence and wide range of voices and impressions, it's no wonder that he already has a huge fan following. He's been seen on Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and now you can see Comedy Central's "Comic of the Year" in his sold-out performance at the historic Fox Theatre in Bakersfield, California!

This DVD includes Gabriel Iglesias's ALL NEW show, as well as many exclusive extras that were not included in Comedy Central's broadcast!

Customer Reviews:

Hot 'n Fluffy Review.......2007-09-16

Gabriel is absolutely hilarious! Such a wonderful comedian! I HIGHLY recommend this DVD!

A Great DVD for a Great Price.......2007-09-10

I've been a fan of Gabriel's for years and this special of his is fantastic. The special by itself is well worth owning, but fans of good special features and of stand up comedy alike will applaud the decision by the producers to include the performances of the other comedians who performed that night. I've been a fan of stand-up ever since I was a kid and I've attended numerous live performances. It was really nice to see Martin Moreno, Noe and Mando warm up the crowd before Gabriel came in for the kill. Buy this DVD and support Hot and Fluffiness!

What fat level are you?.......2007-09-09

Well this is a young guy with a huge future ahead of him. This guy is just plain funny. The first time I saw was on a Comedy Central presents and on Last Comic Standing. Gabriel is funny, his voices, his sounds and his honesty (most importantly) are the elements that will drive you to watch him over and over. Sometimes even pause the DVD cause you can't hear the jokes since you are laughing so hard. Trust me this a DVD worth watching and of course buying.

Gabriel should get 10 stars!.......2007-09-09

I'm so glad a DVD of this comic genius finally came out! We saw him live in Sacramento and he promised a hilarious story on the DVD and sure enough, it's the final joke, and truly, it was funny, huh?!! Love this guy!

Fluffy is great stuffy.......2007-09-06

Fluffy is a very funny and fun loving movie. Gabriel Iglesias is a very funny
up coming comic and has a lot of talent. I feel it is an excellent buy for those who love to laugh and for those who need a good laugh.

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X-Men 3
For the Child in All of Us
Quite good, finally...
A Hottt One...BUT...
Utterly, utterly dissapointed

X-Men - The Last Stand [Blu-ray]
Starring: Hugh Jackman , and Halle Berry
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000KC86F4
Release Date: 2006-11-14

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X-Men: The Last Stand is the third installment in the popular superhero franchise, and it's an exciting one with a splash of fresh new characters. When a scientist named Warren Worthington II announces a "cure" for mutant powers, it raises an interesting philosophical question: is mutant power a disease that needs a cure, or is it a benefit that homo superior enjoys over "normal" human beings? No surprise that Magneto (Ian McKellen) and his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants resist the idea that they need to be cured, and declare war on the human race. But it's a little tougher for the X-Men, led by Professor X (Patrick Stewart), Cyclops (James Marsden), and Storm (Halle Berry). If you're Rogue (Anna Paquin), for example, your power means you can't even touch your boyfriend, Iceman (Shawn Ashmore). To compound matters, someone previously thought dead has returned, and might be either friend or foe.

With director Bryan Singer having moved on to Superman Returns, the franchise passes to the hands of Brett Ratner (Rush Hour), whose best work is done in the big action sequences such as a showdown between mutant armies. But it's difficult to manage the sheer volume of characters when adding longtime comic-book stalwarts such as Beast (Kelsey Grammer) and Angel (Ben Foster), and one character in particular deserved better than an off-screen dismissal. And fans of the original Dark Phoenix comic book story might be underwhelmed by the movie's resolution. X-Men: The Last Stand is presumably the last film in the series, but the ambiguous ending leaves possibilities open. Look for the two writers most responsible for making the X-Men who they were, Stan Lee and Chris Claremont, in early cameos. --David Horiuchi

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Experience the awesome power of The X-Men's epic, final battle. Join well-known mutant heroes and villains, and meet a cadre of all-new warriors -- including Angel, Beast, Juggernaut and Colossus -- in this thrilling, explosive adventure!

After a controversial "cure" is discovered, mutants can choose to retain their superhuman abilities or give up their unique gifts and become "normal." When peaceful mutant leader Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) clashes with his militant counterpart, Magneto (Ian McKellen), the battle lines are drawn for the war to end all wars.

Bursting with nonstop action, spectacular special effects and exclusive extras, X-MEN THE LAST STAND is a force of nature that "will blow you away!"

Customer Reviews:

X-Men 3.......2007-09-08

This would be a good movie IF it were not called X-Men. They have completely sabotaged the X-Men storyline from the comics. They came up with new stories, which is sometimes ok, but not here. Jean Grey is barely used, Storm looks weak and undecisive, and Scott, why did they even have him there? THe movie left too many things unexplained, changed the X-men Universe and forgot to give some depth to the characters. This is just an action film and only that. Only Wolverine saves the day and the movie.

For the Child in All of Us.......2007-09-03

Rarely does a movie make me so irritated. After all, it's just a movie. Call me insecure but I resent having my intelligence so obviously mocked. I'm glad I watched it on HBO for the price of cable. The thought that I might have paid to sit through this in the theater is just depressing. A thrown together live-action cartoon movie without depth, style, substance or a whit of genuine insight. A thinly veiled children's movie & two hour toy commercial. At least the first two X-Men were simple-minded mildly intriguing escapist fun. More intelligent than post-Connery-pre-Daniel Craig James Bond but less so than the Spider-Man movies. X3 is just money grubbing dreck that insults it's diehard fan base most of all. There is absolutely no indication that the filmmakers even tried to make a good movie.

I don't know what aspect of the movie I find the most tiresome. So much to choose from. Maybe the indifferent mailed-in acting by otherwise talented actors (McKellen, Stewart, Jackman, Berry, Paquin, etc.) Purhaps the silly, illogical, inconsistent, scribbled down script filled with convenient but insupportable leaps in logic is the most grating. The banal grade school dialogue and emotions are a good candidate. So is the lack of character development. To say the pacing is incompetent is to imply the director, scriptwriter or editor even tried at all. The poorly choreographed and rather boring action scenes were particularly irritating because the previous two X-men did, at least, have exciting action. I think what bothers me the most is the fact that it cost millions and millions to make and was made without the slightest respect for it's audience. That's enough. I think I've exercised my spleen & made my contempt plain enough. I feel much better now.

Quite good, finally..........2007-08-31

I was disgusted by the cliched and obtrusive politics of the first two X-men flicks. I almost felt like identifying with Magneto. But the action, when they got to it, was impressive and left you wanting for more. Someone wrote here at Amazon that this third instalment was less politics and more action. I don't remember whether the person considered that as a compliment. But it seemed like a compliment to me, so I picked up the flick. I was quite pleasently surprised. Or let's say my hopes were fulfilled. Great action, and no obtrusive catering to trendy liberals. Way to go, I say. Every film like this means a little bit more entertainment from Hollywood, and a little bit less propaganda. I only wish they had been more brutal with Logan at the climax. They could have shown some of his adamantium skeleton there. Remember the end of Terminator II? A good dramatic opportunity missed, a good allusion opportunity missed, too. The climax wasn't quite as climactic as it could have been. Wolverine's healing mechanism seemed to be a bit too powerful there for a while, and then it was all over, the climax, I mean.

Nevertheless, heartily recommended.

A Hottt One...BUT..........2007-08-28

For the record, the X-Men trilogy is among my favorite superhero movie collections. X-Men and X-Men United were dreams come to life...as was X-Men:The Last Stand. However...as a comic book purist,I have to agree with some of the other posts and say that X3 was a bit disappointing. Not that the action wasn't there, not that the suspense and the romance weren't there, definately not that the special fx weren't there...but I wasn't feeling the way major characters got killed off in the end, and even more agitating is the way the film ended in light of the fact that there's supposedly NOT going to be an X4. Questions are left unanswered about Phoenix and the characters she disintegrated and all we're left with is anticipation for the Wolverine spin-off and the rumored Magneto spin-off to the X-Men trilogy. Could've been a lot better.

Utterly, utterly dissapointed.......2007-08-23

I was shocked at how ridiculous this movie was. I loved the 2nd one and thought this would be the icing on the cake, but I was actually left speechless at the end. I could find nothing to say since I was so shocked at how stupid this movie was. It was a garbled mess and felt pointless. I truly was hoping to love it but instead I got the complete opposite.

X-Men - The Last Stand (Widescreen Edition)

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X-Men 3
For the Child in All of Us
Quite good, finally...
A Hottt One...BUT...
Utterly, utterly dissapointed

X-Men - The Last Stand (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Hugh Jackman , Halle Berry , Ian McKellen , Patrick Stewart , and Famke Janssen
Director: Brett Ratner
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000HCO83Q
Release Date: 2006-10-03

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Beyond the Film

The movies
X-Men Evolution: The Complete Third Season
More Superhero DVDs

X-Men comic books
The X-Men on Xbox
The soundtrack and more

Description

Bursting with nonstop action, spectacular special effects and exclusive extras, X-MEN THE LAST STAND is a force of nature that "will blow you away!"

Customer Reviews:

X-Men 3.......2007-09-08

For the Child in All of Us.......2007-09-03

Quite good, finally..........2007-08-31

A Hottt One...BUT..........2007-08-28

Utterly, utterly dissapointed.......2007-08-23

Average customer rating:

He's weeeird
Very very funny, but also disappointing
Inner Voice = Annoying
A fan
Hilarious!

Jim Gaffigan - Beyond the Pale
Starring: Jim Gaffigan
Manufacturer: Image Entertainment
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ASIN: B000C20VIW
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Description

Under the white guy "everyman" exterior lurks one of the cleverest original comedians of today. An established star in standup comedy and a frequent guest on the late shows of David Letterman and Conan O'Brien, Jim Gaffigan is a noted actor as well, from comedic turns in Super Troopers, That 70s Show and Sex and the City to dramatic roles in dozens of films and TV dramas. But here his unique comedy persona takes over -- cantankerous but endearing, clean but cutting, with an irrepressible "inside voice" that keeps wickedly popping out - to the delight of the audience in Chicago's historic Vic Theater. And now you can share their guffaws.

Customer Reviews:

He's weeeird.......2007-09-10

He has to be one of the funniest guys around. His humor for the most part is very clean, and anyone can relate. His routine is based on food, religion, and his wife.

If you like to laugh, check him out.

Very very funny, but also disappointing.......2007-08-31

Jim Gaffigan is hilarious! My husband and I loved his comedy, except for his references to porn, strippers, etc. We laughed so hard when he wasn't throwing in irrelevant dirty comments. We were disappointed to have to get rid of it, but knew we wouldn't enjoy watching this dvd knowing we'd have to listen to that.

Inner Voice = Annoying.......2007-08-30

The reviews on this being an entertaining piece of stand-up is a fair assesment. Though Gaffigan will not offend many people or shock anyone out of the room, the inner voice bit is annoying to no end. For every joke or comment he makes he adds a high-pitched "inner voice" comment. The crowd appears to be puzzled by this as well and he even makes fun of himself for doing it...in the annoying inner voice pitch. It is a clean stand up set and the jokes are of run of the mill situations, mostly about food and other average things. I did not relate to much of his humor. Im willing to bet that not many will be wowed by his genius or delivery.

A fan.......2007-08-27

Gaffigan is one of the best standup comedians around today. His act is a layer deeper than most, though in a way that's easy to understand. It's deeper because he's got that little "voice of the audience member" that pops up to comment on how he's doing. I love comedy, and this guy is one of my favorites.

Hilarious!.......2007-08-13

This was a great DVD, Jim is really funny and will keep you laughing through the whole act! Also great bonus features.

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It was hilarious!!!
simply the best
You are America's Mexica
Hilarious!!!
Psst.... George? You're NOT Mexican!

George Lopez - America's Mexican
Starring: George Lopez
Manufacturer: Hbo Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B000P6R6XS
Release Date: 2007-07-03

Description

Superstar comedian/actor George Lopez, one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry, makes his HBO solo debut performed live in front of a packed house at the Dodge Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Lopez delivers a hilarious routine touching on his own Latino roots, immigration and naturalization, modern-day kids, old-school values, interracial relationships, the e-coli outbreak, and the future.

Customer Reviews:

It was hilarious!!!.......2007-08-28

I loved this Dvd it was funny from beginning to end!! I would recommend it to all who love a good laugh!!

simply the best.......2007-08-04

America's Mexican is simply the best performance George Lopez has had. To have an HBO special is big and only talented and funny performers like Mr. Lopez deserve to be there. I recommend this DVD to everyone, you won't be dissapointed.

You are America's Mexica.......2007-07-25

As a Mexican American myself I thought this was some of his BEST work. His views from politics (FTP) to family life had us all cracking up from the beginning. If you like his TV show you'll love this from the moment it starts until the end. Even the deleted scenes were good. LMAO

Hilarious!!!.......2007-07-18

This is his best one yet! It is not for the younger ones to watch, though any adult that knows a true Mexican family will laugh to the point of tears! Highly recommended for those not easily offended.

Psst.... George? You're NOT Mexican!.......2007-07-03

But you are a highly hillarious individual who thouroughly deserves his own sitcom and line of products. You're SO much better than Carrot-Top!

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