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

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

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

Too commercially oriented

300 spartans, history, true story

Well Done Documentary

The History Channel Presents Last Stand of the 300 - The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae
Starring: Daniel R. Wolfe , J.B. Gardiner , Anton Burman , Orion Barnes , and Kenny Kilfara
Director: David Padrusch
Manufacturer: A&E Home Video
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ASIN: B000OIOPPE
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

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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.

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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 .

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Fast Food for the Soul
I love this dvd
Another great family film starring Keke Palmer
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Starring: Shanica Knowles , Corbin Bleu , Micah Williams , Patrick Johnson Jr. , and Laura Summer
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ASIN: B000LXHFNG
Release Date: 2007-04-03

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Jump roping that's worlds away from anything seen on the local playground bursts from the screen in this Disney Original Movie about the clash between two athletes and their respective sports. Boxer Izzy Daniels (Corbin Bleu) has a hard time taking neighbor Mary's (Keke Palmer) devotion to jump roping seriously, but as Izzy trains relentlessly to maintain his undefeated status and win the Golden Glove, Mary's team practices just as intensely for the city Double Dutch finals. Izzy gains a reluctant respect for Mary's sport when he accompanies his sister Karin (Kylee Russell) to a competition, but it takes some serious convincing to persuade him to fill in for a teammate who's abandon the team on the cusp of city finals. Izzy quickly discovers that Double Dutch is more demanding and rewarding than he'd ever imagined, but when the entire school finds out about his newest sporting exploit, he's taunted into quitting. As Izzy tries to regain his boxing focus, he suddenly realizes that winning the Golden Glove is more his father's (David Reivers) dream than his own. After some serious soul-searching, Izzy decides that he can't let what others think keep him from doing what makes him happy. This action-packed Disney Channel Original Movie takes a unique look at the varied world of sports and features some great catchy new music from Corbin Bleu and Jordan Pruitt, but the game-winner is its focus on the importance of following one's heart. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi

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Bursting with energy, a brand new soundtrack and Double Dutch fun, the hit Disney Channel Original Movie JUMP IN! is now available for the first time ever on DVD -- with exclusive bonus features and a music video by T-Squad that will have you jumpin'! Brooklyn teenager Izzy Daniels (Corbin Bleu of HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL) is training to become a boxing champ -- because it's his dad's dream. Yet, intrigued by the cool moves involved in Double Dutch, he agrees to help out his neighbor Mary (Keke Palmer) when she needs a fourth member on her jump rope team. The sport takes more talent and teamwork than Izzy expected, but along the way, he learns it's more important to follow his own heart. Featuring an all-star cast, amazing Double Dutch moves and the coolest music, JUMP IN! celebrates the power of finding and pursuing your dreams. Own all the excitement and the exclusive extras available on this Freestyle Edition DVD.

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Fast Food for the Soul.......2007-06-01

This DVD was a gift for my wife, who is one of the "Jump In" fans in this house. I don't have quite the enthusiasm for this movie that they do, which leads me to believe that it is something of a "chick flick."

A tight plot, engaging characters, and quick pace put this show several notches above "viewable."

I enjoyed the story of a boy learning how to deal with conflicting demands and responsibilities.

The jump-rope contest choreography is impressive, and helps make this DVD a good buy, although sports purists might question the fusion of jump-rope tricks and boxing in another scene.

Disney Studios seems to be re-discovering the bourgeois inhibitions that made it a global success, so those who require relevance, naughty words, and people with the self-control of an ADHD tomcat in their entertainment will be sorely disappointed in "Jump In." Aside from these deficiencies, this is a highly entertaining musical.

I love this dvd .......2007-05-19

This dvd is awesome and the bonus stuff is just great .

Another great family film starring Keke Palmer.......2007-05-17

I bought this because of child actor Keke Palmer appears in it and I was not disappointed. It's such a fun film with cute actors, lots of incredible double dutch scenes and a great tutorial offered in the special effects section. It's a must have!

OUTSTANDING.......2007-05-15

We are from South Africa, and the movie only came on our disney channel after we got the DVD, so my kids were pretty happ with themselves. It was a really nice movie, it was heartwarming, and i found it very touching. We even shed a few tears!!!My kids now want to do Double Dutch!!!

fun family movie.......2007-05-12

This movie won't win any oscars, but it's great for what it is, a great family film. It's so hard to find movies that all of my children (ages 2-10) will sit down and watch and that WE feel good about them watching. This is one of those movies. Made in the same mold as High School Musical, I hope Disney continues to pump out these type of movies. They're slightly cheesy, but a refreshing change from many movies marketed today for kids.

Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray]

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All "suped" up with nowhere to go

Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season [Blu-ray]
Starring: Tom Welling , Kristin Kreuk , Erica Durance , Allison Mack , and Michael Rosenbaum
Manufacturer: Warner Brothers
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ASIN: B000R206FK
Release Date: 2007-09-18

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DVD Features:
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All "suped" up with nowhere to go.......2007-08-12

Another year of Smallville finds Clark still stuck on the farm.

In the start of season six we find a grown up Clark determined to pursue Jor-El's teachings within the Fortress of Solitude. With Johnathan Kent's passing and Martha Kent's run as state senator, it leaves Clark little reason to stay in Smallville. But if Clark were to leave Smallville, what's to keep the show going? More importantly, what would become of the rest of the cast? Well never fear, for the writers come up with a rather half-baked idea of rogue phantoms escaping from the Phantom Zone giving Clark yet another reason to stay in Smallville.

Now it'll sound as if I'm totally bashing the sixth season. Rest assured that that's the furthest thing from my mind. The season was well acted, well paced, and overall well played. It's just that this season saw Clark taking a backseat.

Since we know Clark won't move on until the phantom business is over with, we're instead treated to the debacle that is Lex and Lana's marriage. In between their slew of lies and deceit, we find Lana (surprise surprise) still has strong feelings for Clark. We also learn that Chloe might just be a contestant for the "wall of weird" (why it took six seasons to reveal this possibility I'll never know). Lois finally starts working for the Daily Planet. And in between all this, Clark fights some phantoms.

To help spice up the rather dullness that is Clark's life in this season, the last phantom just so happens to be a fan favorite from the Superman mythos. But much like the Clark/Zod confrontation, the villain will probably meet their demise all too quickly at the start of the seventh season.

Despite the rants, this season was entertaining. And being able to view the show in high-def is even more of a thrill. The seventh season just needs to shift that spotlight back on Clark.

Smallville - The Complete Sixth Season [HD DVD]

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ASIN: B000R204DY
Release Date: 2007-09-18

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This show got much better this season.......2007-08-28

I've always been a Smallville fan, but, let's face it, it's 10% excellent, 40% good, 25% average, and 25% pure junk. That's Seasons 1-5. With this season, I think Heroes must have raised the bar for these folks. Better production, better acting, and better stories and episodes. This season is more like 20% excellent, 70% good, 9% average, 1% junk.

Three cheers!!

One of the best shows on TV.......2007-07-07

If you want a show with Action, drama, comedy, and a great plot, look no more. Now in his college aged years, Clark Kent's life is being molded into the future Man of Steel, aka "Superman". The sixth season introduces us to some new heroes, Martian Manhunter and the Green Arrow. Lana Lang also starts to piece things together this season too, but it might be too late as she heads to the alter to marry Clarks X-best friend, Lex Luthor. HD is the way to go for this show, you will truely enjoy it even more in this format. Can't wait for the 7th season already!!

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Release Date: 2004-04-06

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One of the finest American musicals, this 1944 film by Vincente Minnelli is an intentionally self-contained story set in 1903, in which a happy St. Louis family is shaken to their roots by the prospect of moving to New York, where the father has a better job pending. Judy Garland heads the cast in what amounts to a splendid, end-of-an-era story that nicely rhymes with the onset of the 20th century. The film is extraordinarily alive, the characters strong, and the musical numbers are so splendidly part of the storytelling that you don't feel the film has stopped for an interlude. --Tom Keogh

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St. Louis 1903. The well-off Smith family has four beautiful daughters, including Esther and little Tootie. 17-year old Esther has fallen in love with the boy next door who has just moved in, John. He however, barely notices her at first. The family is shocked when Mr. Smith reveals that he has been transfered to a nice position in New York, which means that the family has to leave St. Louis and the St. Louis Fair.

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wholesome musical fun.......2007-09-15

your delivery was quick and prices are great I knew what I was puchasing it was something i always wanted to own on DVD

This Slice Of Americana Would Have Worked Better If Not A Musical.......2007-08-23

Basically this film shows us roughly one year in the life of a Saint Louis family in the opening decade of the twentieth-century, with everything culminating in the commencement of the 1904 World's Fair in their hometown. It's all in all a cute movie, especially the charming Halloween segment, but I can't begin to say how much Judy Garland's singing grated on my nerves. Yes, I know, this cultural icon has a deep, loyal fan base and I'll get slammed for this, but I seriously think her singing was the worst part of this movie. When she was acting she was all right, but every time she'd open her mouth to sing, I'd hit fast forward. I wish they'd put out a special edition DVD that was minus the songs. Yes, I'm being serious, and, no, I don't hate musicals in general. Speaking of DVD extras, unless you're a true fan of the cast or this movie itself, mostly you can skip watching them.

Never get tired of this movie!.......2007-08-15

If you like Judy Garland you have to see this movie! Great music and very enjoyable! It's packed with extra features for bio-lovers.

meet me in st louis dvd.......2007-08-05

this was wonderful! colors were great! & of course the musical is great. teenage girls watched it several times.

Meet Me in St. Louis.......2007-08-02

It is an old favorite. What can I say? Everyone loves this one.

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SHE's the one...
WOW! But then.........what would you expect?
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Lost World Classic Found!
SHE...who must be obeyed

She (Deluxe Two Disc Edition)
Starring: Helen Gahagan , Randolph Scott , Helen Mack , Nigel Bruce , and Noble Johnson
Director: Lansing C. Holden , and Irving Pichel
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ASIN: B000RW5C2W
Release Date: 2007-08-21

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SHE's the one..........2007-09-13

This is in response to the viewer who wanted more details about the 2-disc special edition of SHE. Without giving away too much of the plot, the story basically involves some brave adventurers who head off on an expedition to a faraway land with the hope of finding a lost civilization rumored to possess a mysterious power source that can give eternal youth. After a perilous journey, the explorers eventually locate the ancient people but run into trouble when they meet the cold-blooded female leader of the kingdom.

This new edition of SHE includes both a colorized version of the film and a restored print of the original B&W feature, along with a second disc full of bonus material. For me, however, the main reason for getting this newer release of the film is that it's an expanded version that runs about 8 minutes longer than the original.

As for the film itself, SHE is one of the all-time great adventure movies. One might quibble that there could have been a little more action instead of some lengthy sequences dealing with the sacrificial ceremonies and such, but it still has a thought-provoking mix of mystery and excitement that truly holds your attention. If you liked the original KING KONG or JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH with James Mason, you're bound to enjoy this movie and it's certainly worth adding to your collection.

If you already own the previous Kino edition of SHE, this new version does indeed offer some impressive enhancements, so if you really love the movie I'd say it's worth the price to replace your old copy. If you're just a casual fan, though, the older DVD is perfectly acceptable. Bottom line: SHE is always a winner.

WOW! But then.........what would you expect?.......2007-09-13

Ah, they don't make them like this any more. Still my favorite version of a truly classic love story - think of it as a distaff version of the 1933 "The Mummy". H. Rider Haggard's "She" is one of those classics that has been filmed EIGHT times. This version, from 1935, is probably the most faithful to the spirit of Haggard's novel, despite some very, VERY odd changes to the plot.

Everyone will associate Nigel Bruce with his unforgiveably buffonish portrayal of Dr. Watson in the Basil Rathbone Holmes series. Here, four years before the first of those were filmed, he plays the part of Holly, a bit of miscasting if ever there was one. Fortunately, he quickly fades into the background once things get moving. Helen Gahagan, a well-known stage actress, plays the immortal Ayesha, "She Who Must Be Obeyed". The agonized, piercing shriek she makes when seeing her injured lost love for the first time in 500 years is worth the entire film - its horrifying notes of despair and loss raise my hair just remembering it. Randolph Scott and Helen Mack are more products of their time - a bit stiff and stolid, working their ways through the film rather than really grabbing you. Surprisingly good special effects and make-up, especially with the avalanche scene and the "Flame of Life" ending.

This release features both the original black-and-white version, and one that's been "colorized". Colorization technology has come a long way since it's introduction over 20 years ago, and those of you who remember those early efforts, where the monotone shades seemed to follow their subjects a few milliseconds behind the action, should at least audition this DVD to see how far things have progressed. MOST effective is the shading given to the extensive matte paintings (thank goodness!), in many scenes giving a terrific sense of scale and distance missing from the B&W version. The massive sets also come across very convincingly and to me are the closest to what I'd pictured in reading the novel. Anyone who considers themselves a "purist" really should consider that this isn't "Citizen Kane": Cooper is on record wishing he could have filmed it in color if he'd had the budget, and also that this is a far cry from the cheesy early technology.

The letdown: the human sacrifice scene. I haven't seen so much camp since "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls". Besides the dancing cavemen (what, do they rehearse, or do they do this so often that they're really good at synchronized syncopations?), we get a marching band! (Watch for the drummer in the middle with the psychotic grin on his face. Makes me wonder what the heck was going on in his head!)

Good extras, including the Harryhausen interview on the colorization. Recommended to all.

Review of the other Reviews.......2007-09-08

I just read the four posted reviews of this movie hoping to get some inkling of what it's about in order to decide if I should buy it or not. Unfortunately I find I know no more about the movie plot or theme after reading the posted reviews than I did before I read them. My review is directed to all who post reviews for all movies on Amazon. Write your review for people who haven't seen the movie and have little or no knowledge of it. Having read the posted reviews, I still don't know if this movie is about a chimpanzee in a hot air ballon, a murder mystry, a comedy or an what happens to an ice cream cone on a hot day. Somebody, anybody, what's the movie about?????

Lost World Classic Found!.......2007-09-02

"SHE" is a perfect example of classic Hollywood adventure film. Merian C Cooper produced spectacular moments ( the avalanche) and some priceless camp (during the human sacrifice production number I expected Fred and Ginger to appear at any moment). The colorized version reminds me of those Maria Montez technicolored extravanzas which were clearly influence by this films rich if slightly wacky art direction which feature both Art Deco palaces and dancing cave men. ( Was this film suppose to be a musical?) One thing for sure- they don't make them like this anymore !

SHE...who must be obeyed.......2007-08-25

Wouldn't you think that the studio that gave us the greatest of fantasies of it's age in KING KONG would have garnered so much more in financial kudos than they recieved ? It seems RKO was to go the fateful route that Carl Denham took into obscurity and financial ruin. After SON OF KONG, RKO released SHE and without the financial support needed for the undertaking. It was to be in color and to include scenes of wooly mammoths and saber-toothed tigers and such but all was not to be as the budget was drastically cut. Back again was Helen Mack from SON OF KONG and also starred Randolph Scott, which who's part was supposed to be played by Joel McCrea who played aside Fay Wray in THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME which was filmed during the production of KING KONG.

This DVD release honors the desire of Merian C. Cooper to release this film in color as it never was but done so now under the cooperation and direction of our beloved Ray Harryhausen, I'm sure as a tribute to the desires of Cooper himself.

Do not be put off by the "colorization" of this film. It was the desire of Merian to be seen this way-we've just increased the budget a bit so we can all see what he wanted us to see.

RKO went away quietly with the Desilu buy out but will always be remembered as the studio that brought us some of the great films of the 30's, as we should not forget SHE, She who must be obeyed.

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Brash, Class, And a Psychopath
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A psychological thriller with a shocking ending ...
Top notch thriller.

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Release Date: 2004-02-03

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A retiring cop and his replacement track a psychotic killer who's using the seven deadly sins as a guide. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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god awful.......2007-07-20

Disturbing, depressing, pointless let down. If they were trying to say something, I sure can't figure it out. I regret the time wasted watching it. I interpret it as yet another attack on Christianity from Hollywood's Left.

Brash, Class, And a Psychopath.......2007-06-25

Young Det. David Mills(Brad Pitt) and his pretty wife(Gwyenth Paltrow) have just transferred from smalltown USA to the big city. He is eager and rearing to go as he gets assigned to his first murder case("Ladies and Gentleman we have ourselves a homicide").

He is paired up with the reserved, ready to retire Det. Somerset(Morgan Freeman). Somerset wants nothing more than to wrap it up and get on with his life.But this case is not going away so easily, they discover this is just one of deranged serial killer's,"John Doe", long list of victims. The list includes victims that John Doe (can't tell ya who plays him or I'll have to kill ya) deems have committed one of the seven deadly sins.He tortures them first in a style that would be appropriate to their sin.

Mills and Somerset frantically work and research the case as they know there will be at least seven murders. Their research leads them to discover the most disturbed psychotic imaginable. In his apartment they find volumes and volumes of notebooks chronicling his descent into madness. This guy is right up there with Norman Bates, Hannibal Lechter and Jaws!Five murders have already been committed. Will they be able to stop him from committing the last two?? Or are they part of his plan too??

The film is one of the best Psychological thrillers I've seen. It was well directed by David Fincher. If I wasn't on the edge of my seat, I was jumping out of it. Even the title credits are bizarre. Freeman and Pitt were excellent in their roles.

You'll love the DVD.The picture and sound quality are very good .

Get lots of popcorn ready for this one!...........Laurie

ehh.... not bad.......2007-05-14

"Seven" deals with two police officers (played by thespians Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman) who are trying to track down and bring to justice a killer, except this is no ordinary killer. It is belief of the killer that he was sent through divine inspiration to put to death anyone in violation of the seven deadly sins.

A psychological thriller with a shocking ending ..........2007-05-04

This is one of those movies that makes you cower in your seat as you cover your eyes repeatedly while viewing it. Real scary stuff; one of the most frightening in its genre.

This movie was well formulated and the cast well-chosen. Brad Pitt is perfect in the role of the young detective who wears his emotions on his sleeve, while Morgan Freeman is wonderful as the older, more patient but cynical mentor who tries to help the younger man.

Kevin Spacey plays the part of the insane killer who is on a misguided mission to save mankind from sin, murdering sinners to do so. He's great in this role, also, leading the detectives from one bloody, gory crime scene to another and another, until he turns the tables on them in a surprise move.

The ending, though shocking and unexpected, is a brilliant piece of writing, but it ruined the movie for me. I not only gasped at the ending, I cried for both detectives. The movie left me craving a happier, more equitable kind of justice, so I had to lower my rating to 4-star, despite the extremely high-caliber of the acting and the screenplay.

SIDENOTE: You may have noticed that Amazon has made some changes to its website. If it looks the same to you right now, look out for a new format that will be rolling out gradually in the weeks to come. If you can see the changes, especially the review format, I'd like to know what you think. Please leave me a comment with your opinion.

"Love the new look" or "Hate the new look" comments are perfectly acceptable.

My e-mail address is at top of this review. Thank you for your time."

Top notch thriller........2007-03-29

If you loved The Silence of the Lambs, 7 will blow you away. The last 30 minutes of this film are incredible. The twist at the end will make you gasp. What a flick. Don't miss it.

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Thunder Heart
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I've seen this movie three times.
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Starring: Val Kilmer , Sam Shepard , Graham Greene (II) , Fred Ward , and Fred Dalton Thompson
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Release Date: 1998-09-29

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Tough but moving, Thunderheart is an unusual story about an arrogant FBI agent (Val Kilmer) who participates in a federal investigation of a murder on an Oglala Sioux reservation. Kilmer's character is part Sioux himself, a detail that leaves him cold as he sets about pushing his way through the community to find facts on the case. In time, however, he begins to feel an ethnic tug and grows increasingly sympathetic to the locals and hostile toward his fellow G-men, much to the dismay of his agency mentor (Sam Shepard). The script is based on real events that occurred on the Pine Ridge Reservation in 1975 in South Dakota (involving an armed standoff between Indian activists and the FBI, an event that prompted Thunderheart director Michael Apted to make a companion documentary, Incident at Oglala). The conclusion of Thunderheart feels like politically charged whimsy, but the real strength of the film is Kilmer's outstanding performance as a man in transformation. Apted's clear-eyed depiction of the Sioux's spiritual and cultural continuity with the past has none of the cloying romanticism of other films about Indians. Produced by Robert De Niro. --Tom Keogh

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Thunder Heart.......2007-08-18

Val Kilmer did an excellent job in this movie. It kept my attention throughout. Graham Green was great as always as he was in the movie Dances With Wolves. It had drama, action and fulfillment. As I am part Native American I have always been saddened at the way the American Indian has been portrayed through the years. This movie shows how many of them live and how they were and are taken advantage of by not only the white man but by their own people. I liked the ending though. Grandpa knew what was up and did a number on the FBI agents. I loved it. As Thunderheart (Val Kilmer) sat in his car at the crossroad, you wonder what will he do, now that he has reached back to his roots? All in all, I loved the movie and would highly recommend it to any that loves a good drama.

Deep thoughts.......2007-07-05

This movie invokes deep thoughts of our civil liberties and injustices brought on by the government.

I've seen this movie three times........2007-05-25

Still can't writing a good review. He is part Souix indian, also fbi agent, But who killed Jimmy? Grandpa know all about Ray, lots of mysteries.

Best Tony Hillerman Ever Filmed!?!.......2007-04-14

Although not actually a story by Hillerman Thunder Heart is the perfect marriage of Mystery and Mysticism that has yet to fully translate to either the Silver or Small screen for an actual Hillerman Novel. Why is this? The bottom line I believe is Val Kilmer. Kilmer's cultural transformation is compelling from this initial arrival to his Last Stand.

Real life drama.......2007-03-09

This movie is a great movie. Val Kilmer plays his part excellently. I watch this movie over and over again. Definately a favorite of mine. A must see!

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AN INCREDIBLE FILM THAT HAS BEEN COPIED TO DEATH!
One of the Best Thrillers...EVER
Se7en and Milton's "Felix Culpa"
A Truly Frightening Movie!
Buy the single disc version!

Seven (New Line Platinum Series)
Starring: Brad Pitt , Morgan Freeman , Gwyneth Paltrow , R. Lee Ermey , and Andrew Kevin Walker
Director: David Fincher
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ASIN: B000050FEN
Release Date: 2000-12-19

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The most viscerally frightening and disturbing homicidal maniac picture since The Silence of the Lambs, Seven is based on an idea that's both gruesome and ingenious. A serial killer forces each of his victims to die by acting out one of the seven deadly sins. The murder scene is then artfully arranged into a grotesque tableau, a graphic illustration of each mortal vice. From the jittery opening credits to the horrifying (and seemingly inescapable) concluding twist, director David Fincher immerses us in a murky urban twilight where everything seems to be rotting, rusting, or molding; the air is cold and heavy with dread. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt are the detectives who skillfully track down the killer--all the while unaware that he has been closing in on them, as well. Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey are also featured, but it is director Fincher and the ominous, overwhelmingly oppressive atmosphere of doom that he creates that are the real stars of the film. It's a terrific date movie--for vampires. --Jim Emerson

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A retiring cop and his replacement track a psychotic killer who's using the seven deadly sins as a guide. Starring Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Gwyneth Paltrow.

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AN INCREDIBLE FILM THAT HAS BEEN COPIED TO DEATH!.......2007-09-09

This movie was so original at the time of it's release, but it has been copied so many time we forget this is where it all began. A gritty ingenious taunt thriller/horror/mystery film that is just the best of it's kind! Another golden performance by Freeman and Spacey is at his chilling best! It seems that every horror film I see now has ripped this film off in some way! Forget the phonies and check this one out again and if you haven't seen it......be prepared for an unforgetable journey! The 2 disc set has a great transfer and loads of extras!

One of the Best Thrillers...EVER.......2007-09-05

Seven is a perfect movie. The casting is brilliant and the acting is just as wondeeful. Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt star as cops after a serial killer killing in the style of the seven deadly sins. The script is just as brilliant.

David Fincher put together one of the best movies in the last ten years. It's atmospheric, creey, and genuinely terrifying. A wonderful movie at that.

The DVD is one of the best ever released, four (4) total commentaries featuring any and everybody that worked on this film. Also included are featurettes, deleted scenes, two alternate endings, and plenty of other features.

David Fincher has impressed me with his directing, Alien 3 (Two-Disc Collector's Edition), Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition), and Panic Room (3-Disc Special Edition) were just as wonderful.

This is a definite Must Have.

Se7en and Milton's "Felix Culpa".......2007-09-04

Upon a first viewing (years ago) "Se7en" impressed for the simple reason that it didn't have a happy ending. It was the only logical ending there could be, after such a brutal two-hour wallow in the sludgy undergrowth of human nature.

However, with age, and maybe even some spiritual growth, I've come to realize that the ending is actually not tragic, that it, in fact, shows God's plan for mankind working on this deep, tectonic plate level. And further, that it is an even better movie for that reason.

In "Seven," everyone is a sinner - even Kevin Spacey's character (whose sin is envy). Everyone that is, save Morgan Freeman's character - we'll come back to him a little later. The wife of Brad Pitt's young, macho detective (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) is this sort of Eve-like creation. All innocence on the outside, but working a pretty serious deception on her husband - she's not telling Pitt's character that she's pregnant. Her reasoning (Milton's take on "Eve") is a bit soft-headed; something about "how horrible the world is"; you get the feeling she's about back out of it all, and abort the kid, possibly. Or at least, that she's reserved that option.

If Paltrow is Eve, Pitt is Adam - a lumpen proletariat malcontent of an Adam, talking out of the side of his mouth, bruised-up, leading with his chin, and gullible as heck. Again, like Milton's Adam, who is a bit of simpleton gardener type, led around by the nose by his lubricious wife.

Spacey's character is the Devil; constantly cross-examining and impeaching Adam/Pitt, baiting him, even. He gets the better of Pitt's character in their one physical encounter, which is ridiculous when you consider the relative bulk of the two men (Spacey vs. Pitt) but perfectly logical when you're attuned to their symbolic functions. Of course Adam's not going to get the better of Satan.

So, Spacey/Satan gets Pitt/Adam to sin in the penultimate scene of the movie, after admitting his own sin (in language that actually mirrors Milton's characterization of Satan - "I envy your normal life"; in "Paradise Lost", the devil's reaction to his first sight of Adam and Eve goes something like "[Adam] pressed her matron lip/With kisses pure: aside the Devil turned/For envy, yet with jealous leer malign/Eyed them askance. . ." (Book IV 501-504).

The end of the movie is not an unhappy one, then, because it recapitulates the "felix culpa" (the "happy fall") of Eden. That is, Pitt/Adam's sin of anger is a sin, but it is at least a fruitful one, because now, God will redeem the world. How is this played in "Seven"? In the very next scene, Morgan Freeman hovers over the lost Adam, getting assurances from the D.A. that "we'll do everything we can for him."

And then, Freeman's last, telling, line of dialogue:

The D.A.: "Where will you be?"

Freeman: "Around. I'll be around."

Nice word that "around", resonant as it with suggestions of circularity, return. Obviously Freeman's character will be around. He is God; he's always there, watching over our (Adam's) shoulder. God "will be around" -- Christ will come "around" and fish our chestnuts out.

Think of that climactic scene, the stand-off between Spacey and Pitt. What does Freeman do? He does exactly what God does. He consoles, he reassures, he provides, but he does not force Pitt's hand - he says, "Give me the gun. He wants you to do this. If you kill him, he wins." He even makes the decision that Pitt should see the contents of the box - because otherwise Pitt wouldn't be exercising free will, would he? He wouldn't know all the facts - simili modo, God tells Adam and Eve exactly what the rules are ("don't eat of that tree").

The scene is perhaps most perfect demonstration of the Augustinian paradox on film ever - of course you have free will, and of course God can force your hand towards the good. But he won't. And he'll be there afterwards for you, even if you do sin. Always. "He'll be around. "

A Truly Frightening Movie!.......2007-08-01

I saw this movie in the theater when I was in high school, and walked out totally shocked. Very few movies have had that effect on me. The dark scenery, dreary weather, grusome murders, it's all woven into an unforgettable viewing experience.

Buy the single disc version!.......2007-07-14

I loved this movie, and spent the extra money to get the special edition. So what do I get when I finally open it. NO commentary. NO making of featurette. NO interviews. There are only a few deleted scenes, probably less than five minutes worth; some technical featurette about the opening that was boring and maybe seven minutes long; and an allegedly alternate ending, that to my eye, looked the same as the theatrical ending shot-for-shot.
Save yourself some scratch and buy the single disc for half the price.

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A Must Have But Which One?
Amazon ! Wake Up!
GEORGE REEVES IS SUPERB IN THIS CLASSIC!
A Classic
Good but not brilliant..

From Here to Eternity
Starring: Claude Akins , Harry Bellaver , Ernest Borgnine , Willis B. Bouchey , and John Bryant
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ASIN: B00005JKF6
Release Date: 2001-10-23

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Here's a model for adapting a novel into a movie. The bestseller by James Jones, a frank and hard-hitting look at military life, could not possibly be made into a film in 1953 without considerably altering its length and bold subject matter. Yet screenwriter Daniel Taradash and director Fred Zinnemann (both of whom won Oscars for their work) pared it down and cleaned it up, without losing the essential texture of Jones's tapestry. The setting is an army base in Hawaii in 1941. Montgomery Clift, in a superb performance, plays a bugler who refuses to fight for the company boxing team; he has reasons for giving up the sport. His refusal results in harsh treatment from the company commander, whose bored wife (Deborah Kerr) is having an affair with the tough-but-fair sergeant (Burt Lancaster). You remember--the scene with the two of them embracing on the beach, as the surf crashes in. The supporting players are as good as the leads: Frank Sinatra and Donna Reed won Oscars (and Sinatra revitalized his entire career), and Ernest Borgnine entered the gallery of all-time movie villains, as the stockade sergeant who makes Sinatra miserable. Zinnemann's work is efficient but also evocative, capturing the time and place beautifully, the tropical breezes as well as the lazy prewar indulgence. This one is deservedly a classic. --Robert Horton

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A Must Have But Which One?.......2007-08-10

This film is a must have for any collector's library, but I have a question rather than a review:

Amazon advertises 2 different versions of this DVD: One sells for $9.99 and the other (called Superbit) for $23.99.

If anyone knows the difference between the two (whether it's worth the dramatic price difference) and can make a recommendation, it would be greatly appreciated.

Amazon ! Wake Up!.......2007-08-07

Amazon, how could you characterize this film as starring: " Claude Akins, Harry Bellaver, Ernest Borgnine, Willis B. Bouchey, John Bryant ??"

The stars of this movie are Lancaster, Cliff, Sinatra, Donna Reed, and OF COURSE Deborah Kerr. Amazon, we want to think you LIKE movies! Please don't do something like this, again.

And please go back to your habit of making the entire cast available from your web site, rather than forcing us to plow through someone else's site.

GEORGE REEVES IS SUPERB IN THIS CLASSIC!.......2007-07-23

Many people do not realize that along with a great performance by Frank Sinatra..we can also see the Great George Reeves in a rare performance. Many rumors have been passed around for over forty years that His role was cut because of his supposed typecast but that was never true. You must see this movie. It is great

Noel Serrano
George Reeves Group-2007

A Classic.......2007-07-22

Bought this for my daughter who cannot stop watching it. If you're a Sinatra fan, this is a can't miss. The beach scene is always so romantic and it is a timeless film.

Good but not brilliant.. .......2007-06-22

I enjoyed this movie but it doesn't live up to it's legendary status. It's still well done but maybe i just expected too much. Great performances by DEborah Kerr and Donna Reed.

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