Christopher-Lee Movie Reviews

Mousehunt Dreamworks SKG 1.85:1/PS/16x9/Dolby Digital

"Mousehunt" is a story about the brothers Smuntz, Ernie and Lars; two brothers who always seem to be down on their luck. Ernie has just lost his job as a restauraunt owner; Lars, well, Lars didn't even have a job. Then, one day, their father, who owned the biggest string factory around, dies. He leaves the brothers the factory and an old house. Not terribly impressed with what they get, the brothers suddenly find out that the old house is worth millions; the only problem is one little mouse that won't give up his house so easily.

I didn't catch "Mousehunt" till it was released on video, and, to my suprise, I really enjoyed it. It has somewhat of a warped sensibility and tone for a "kids" film, but I found it has a certain enjoyable edge. Imagine if the Coen Brothers("The Big Lebowski") directed a kids film and you'll understand into what territory you're headed. Performances are generally very good as well from British comic Lee Evans("There's Something About Mary") and Nathan Lane, who is amazingly much more funny here than in his failing sitcom, "Encore, Encore". It may not be for the youngest of kids, but there are many out there who I think might find this "different" kids film funny. The work done bringing the mouse to screen(a mix of real, anamatronic and FX mice) is also very well done. As much as I liked the movie, I also marvel at its technical work.

The Disc:

Picture: So good. So very good. "Mousehunt" is absolutely, positively goregous looking on this disc. "Mousehunt" is one of those titles that will definitely, or should definitely, set a standard for excellence in picture quality. There are absolutely no artifacts that I could see and the pictures contrast and clarity are outstanding; the shadows and light in the indoor scenes are also breathtakingly transfered to disc. Color saturation is perfect; images are stunning and vibrant throughout. Dreamworks has done an outstanding job.

Audio: Superb as well, bringing Alan Silvestri's wonderful score to digital life. Sounds are picked up wonderfully, from the mouse scattering across the floors or through the walls as well as scenes like the string factory explosion in the beginning. Even when the two brothers are smashing the house as well as themselves to get to the mouse, it's all brought to life wonderfully and richly.

Menus: Really impressively done. Dreamworks has put together a very cute main menu with Lane's eyes following the mouse as it scoots across the screen and back. Scene selection is animated and when you go to the next scene, a piece of cheese comes flying at you not only from the screen but through your speakers.

Extras:Again, a very good job. Both the teaser and full theatrical trailers are included here as well as a selection of deleted scenes(6 in all). What I really liked about the deleted scene menu is it tells you who the star is that is featured in the deleted scene as well as a sentence that gives you a general idea what it's about. There are also the usual texts about each actor as well as notes about the production. But, as with the other menus, I really liked the design.

Box Note: The box also has the little notes bar like the Universal discs have to tell you what kind of sound, disc, etc. Also on the box are notes about the special features. Well done.

Languages: English(Dolby Digital)/ Spanish(Dolby Surround)/ French(Dolby Surround) Subtitles: English Captions/ Spanish Subtitles.

Overall: Dreamworks was the last major studio to jump into DVD, but I don't mind. You know why? Because, maybe they weren't like this, but here is what I imagine after watching this disc: workers at Dreamworks scanning the internet late into the night seeing what people do and don't like; going through mountains of discs, educating themselves as to what is acceptable and what isn't acceptable, doing research upon research as to what makes a good disc. Then when actual production started, I imagine the staff going over and over and over the final product, making sure it's absolutely perfect.

A disc represents who you are. Dreamworks has made it clear that they are proud and that they stand behind their films. One of the best things I can say is that I was so impressed by this disc, it almost made me consider buying the other Dreamworks discs(I *REALLY* disliked both "Peacemaker" and "Small Soldiers") just to see if they were as good as this disc. A job well done.

Running Time:1 hr, 38 min. Region:1 Chapters:20 Disc: Double sided(Pan/Scan on one, LTBX on the other) Rating:PG

Grades: Picture:**** Audio:**** Extras:*** Menus:**** Film:***

Overall:****

This definitely has me excited for future Dreamworks product, like a possible "Antz" special edition as well as "Amistad" and "Paulie."

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I think one of the most annoying things about movie critics is that they're supposed to know their stuff, but in the end they come across as just being college guys looking for something dirty to watch! Isn't it funny how they can't help but get down on a hilarious, old fashioned comedy like this and yet show them something like American Pie and it's great intellectual humor! A modern classic! Sickening! This movie was totally hilarious with hardly any sexual humor at all! Allright, just a hint here and there that wasn't necessary. Beyond that this movie was such a perfect comedy for everyone! I absolutely loved this movie! They used every cartoon trick in the book to try and stop that mouse! And wasn't Christopher Walken just incredible?!!! The casting in this was soooo great! It makes me so sad when movies like this come out and hardly get noticed by the public for whatever reason! Probably the lack of sex humor is evident and the previews and it keeps the movie goers away. Anyway I loved it! Do yourself a favor and pick it up! I've got it on VHS but hope to get the DVD eventually!

Some of you people below need to lighten up, it's a movie, and a very well acted one at that.

I am so sick of political correctness I could throw up!

Do you think this will want to make people hurt the animals in they're lives?

Come on, it's funny, rent/buy it.

Of course unless you are offended by humour that involves animals.

cp

This is a great movie for the family to watch. It has action that would be enjoyable for all ages. Those who love 80's machine movies will love "Small Soldiers". The writers thought of a unique storyline that makes it more entertaining and bring hopes for the loners. The beginning accurately desplicts how the toy industry is being treated today.

Gregory Smith(TV's "Everwood"), who plays Alan, wonderfully performs his role as a loner who finds toys in a truck. Alan sneaks them home. Little does he know that the toys are alive. He meets a girl at the toy shop, played by the fabulous Kirsten Dunst. The chemistry between the characters give the movie that added spark. The characters' secret about the toys helps build the storyline, readying the war eruption. The two actors prove that "Small Soldiers" is little about toys who fight; rather, it's about the importance of breaking out of one's shell.

The special effects team made the alive toys more entertaining to watch. Those who provided their voices gave it the added humor, especially the female dolls. Computer animation wonderfully combined them and the real-life people. This was especially crucial in the war scene because of the weapons used.

Though no child would ever fight a war in real life, "Small Soldiers" will never leave their audience disappointed. Note the two rising stars.

Note-The following review contains some spoilers, so read carefully.

This movie is so great it deserves much more than just five stars.I was very impressed.The story and plot are very imaginative,original and creative and the execution is just right.The characters are likeable and the toys are really great.The Gorgonites are a little dumb,but are likeable nonthenless.The special F/X are pretty average at first,but get really neat later on and the stuntwork is VERY cool (I won't even spoil it for you!) The weapons the toys use are pretty cool.They range from flamethrowers,chainsaw skatebooards,nail gun tanks,and plenty more.The movie just plain rocks! And parents,don't worry! This is just fine for your little one's.If you loved Toy Story I can asure you that you'll love this even more.A LOT more at that.This is superb family entertainment.My only real gripes are that the movie is disappointingly short and the ending is a bit of a letdown.The same can't be said for

how entertaining and funny the film is! Just buy this! And one last time,parents don't be afraid to show this to your little one's.Their sure to love it! Don't let the PG-13 rating fool you! Rated "PG-13" for comic action violence,comic mischef and very little profanity.

I've reviewed this film three times and gave it a perfect 5-star rating,meaning you simply MUST see it as it's a masterpiece of epic preportions. The DVD transfer is unbelieveably brilliant.A while ago,me and my friend Ted went to BlockBuster and rented four DVD's.He has a DVD player over at his house,so I watched 'em there.The DVD's we rented were Phantasm,Friday The 13th,Cobra and this.This DVD will absolutely blow you away. The picture quality and sound are excellent. You'll never deal with the grainy vision you get from the VHS tape again.The picture is so clear you'll think your in a movie theater.The sound is perfect and you can hear everything that's going on.The extras are incredible.You get everything you could possibly ever want in a DVD. You get bloopers,deleted scenes,cool behind the scenes footage,an interactive video game demo and a lot more.Heck,it's worth getting a DVD player just to see this unbelieveable experience! I'm going to buy a DVD player soon and this is one of the first movies I'm buying with it.The price is hefty, but it's worth it.Buy it now!

This is a great movie for the family to watch. It has action that would be enjoyable for all ages. Those who love 80's machine movies will love "Small Soldiers". The writers thought of a unique storyline that makes it more entertaining and bring hopes for the loners. The beginning accurately desplicts how the toy industry is being treated today.

Gregory Smith(TV's "Everwood"), who plays Alan, wonderfully performs his role as a loner who finds toys in a truck. Alan sneaks them home. Little does he know that the toys are alive. He meets a girl at the toy shop, played by the fabulous Kirsten Dunst. The chemistry between the characters give the movie that added spark. The characters' secret about the toys helps build the storyline, readying the war eruption. The two actors prove that "Small Soldiers" is little about toys who fight; rather, it's about the importance of breaking out of one's shell.

The special effects team made the alive toys more entertaining to watch. Those who provided their voices gave it the added humor, especially the female dolls. Computer animation wonderfully combined them and the real-life people. This was especially crucial in the war scene because of the weapons used.

Though no child would ever fight a war in real life, "Small Soldiers" will never leave their audience disappointed. Note the two rising stars.

Note-The following review contains some spoilers, so read carefully.

This movie is so great it deserves much more than just five stars.I was very impressed.The story and plot are very imaginative,original and creative and the execution is just right.The characters are likeable and the toys are really great.The Gorgonites are a little dumb,but are likeable nonthenless.The special F/X are pretty average at first,but get really neat later on and the stuntwork is VERY cool (I won't even spoil it for you!) The weapons the toys use are pretty cool.They range from flamethrowers,chainsaw skatebooards,nail gun tanks,and plenty more.The movie just plain rocks! And parents,don't worry! This is just fine for your little one's.If you loved Toy Story I can asure you that you'll love this even more.A LOT more at that.This is superb family entertainment.My only real gripes are that the movie is disappointingly short and the ending is a bit of a letdown.The same can't be said for

how entertaining and funny the film is! Just buy this! And one last time,parents don't be afraid to show this to your little one's.Their sure to love it! Don't let the PG-13 rating fool you! Rated "PG-13" for comic action violence,comic mischef and very little profanity.

I've reviewed this film three times and gave it a perfect 5-star rating,meaning you simply MUST see it as it's a masterpiece of epic preportions. The DVD transfer is unbelieveably brilliant.A while ago,me and my friend Ted went to BlockBuster and rented four DVD's.He has a DVD player over at his house,so I watched 'em there.The DVD's we rented were Phantasm,Friday The 13th,Cobra and this.This DVD will absolutely blow you away. The picture quality and sound are excellent. You'll never deal with the grainy vision you get from the VHS tape again.The picture is so clear you'll think your in a movie theater.The sound is perfect and you can hear everything that's going on.The extras are incredible.You get everything you could possibly ever want in a DVD. You get bloopers,deleted scenes,cool behind the scenes footage,an interactive video game demo and a lot more.Heck,it's worth getting a DVD player just to see this unbelieveable experience! I'm going to buy a DVD player soon and this is one of the first movies I'm buying with it.The price is hefty, but it's worth it.Buy it now!

The Story of Joe Dirt is a Story that Deserves to be told, it's Funny, Uplifting and... Nice, which was a Change from the Vile, Mean, Gross out comedy I went in Expecting (and of course... Wanted to see). Sure, it has moments of Ingenious Gross out comedy, but At it's Core, and for most of it's Running time, it has a lot of Heart. David Spade's Leap to Big Screen Leading man is a Successful one, like the films producer Adam Sandler, and their Mutual Friend Rob Schneider, Spade is the Underdog with a Heart of Gold and I for one couldn't Wait to see him come out On Top.

Spade is (you guessed it) Joe Dirt, a Mullet-wearing Loser whose life has been Fraught with Failure and Overcome by Opposition, well Not Quite overcome, as Dirt is an Undying Optimist. He is brought onto a Radio show one day by a Satirical DJ (Dennis Miller) to be the Butt of all the Jokes, but as his story unfolds, the DJ, the Listeners, the Entire Country get caught up in his story and he becomes a National Hero.

The film is Always Amusing, Sometimes Hysterical one. It features a Wonderful Supporting cast that, no matter How much screen time they get, they Give they're all. Dennis Miller is Naturally a Hilarious man, he is also one of the most Underrated comedians in America, I just Love the guy, he can do no wrong. Brittany Daniels is Sugary Sweet and Boundlessly Beautiful as Joe's Sweetheart. Jaime Pressly is Endlessly Sexy and Fiendishly Funny as a Strange Acquaintance of Joe's. Brittany and Jaime are both Unbelievable Beautiful actresses and they also prove themselves to be Quite Talented Comediennes.

Christopher Walken gives a cameo that threatens to Steal the film out from under Joe's feet, he is a Brilliant performer and I Await the day when he takes on a Full-Blown Lead role in a Comedy. It could Happen, don't Poo-poo the idea straight away, just think about it. Rosanna Arquette gives an Amusing performance as well, the one performance in the film that Stands out as Genuinely Bad is Kid Rock's performance. This man is Not an Actor, he is bad, there is no other way of putting it. He looks Very uncomfortable in front of the camera when he is Supposed to be playing a Bully Character. "Joe Dirt" features a Lot of other known faces and Good performances, but to list them all would Bore you and Annoy me, but I will anyway. Fred Ward, Adam Beach and Joe Don Baker. That wasn't so bad.

Overall, it is a Pleasing "Forest Gump"-ish tale of Overcoming Adversity, Accepting Yourself and your Situation and making the audience laugh. I went in thinking it would be a Silly Gross out comedy and I came out Shocked because I'd just seen a Good Film, with a Good Story. Man, I didn't see that coming at all.

Oh, one last thing. When Joe heads to Florida, keep a eye out for a certain funny man from "The Waterboy".

This is one of those movies that you look forward to to take a break from the world. You expect to just sit back and relax. While it's not a gut-buster from start-to-finish, you're completely unaware of this because the storyline slyly keeps you entertained. David Spade's not winning any Comedian of the Year awards, but he is actually funnier than expected. The originality of his character, Joe Dirté, along with the unusually well-written script makes for a movie which leaves you with more than just a gut-full of $8 popcorn. Somewhere near the end of the movie, I thought to myself, "Self, what's going on here? Has this movie just made you feel something?? That can't be right." Believe it. All-in-all you leave feeling you haven't just wasted your hard-earned money on cheap laugh-therapy, but invested in a respectable movie that runs away with Sweetest Haircut and Most Shockingly Entertaining awards.

Joe Dirt has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. It's about a middle aged red neck guy who is trying to find his parents who he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a little boy. He meets many new friends along the way, and says some sayings that you will never forget! I recomend this movie to everyone!

The Story of Joe Dirt is a Story that Deserves to be told, it's Funny, Uplifting and... Nice, which was a Change from the Vile, Mean, Gross out comedy I went in Expecting (and of course... Wanted to see). Sure, it has moments of Ingenious Gross out comedy, but At it's Core, and for most of it's Running time, it has a lot of Heart. David Spade's Leap to Big Screen Leading man is a Successful one, like the films producer Adam Sandler, and their Mutual Friend Rob Schneider, Spade is the Underdog with a Heart of Gold and I for one couldn't Wait to see him come out On Top.

Spade is (you guessed it) Joe Dirt, a Mullet-wearing Loser whose life has been Fraught with Failure and Overcome by Opposition, well Not Quite overcome, as Dirt is an Undying Optimist. He is brought onto a Radio show one day by a Satirical DJ (Dennis Miller) to be the Butt of all the Jokes, but as his story unfolds, the DJ, the Listeners, the Entire Country get caught up in his story and he becomes a National Hero.

The film is Always Amusing, Sometimes Hysterical one. It features a Wonderful Supporting cast that, no matter How much screen time they get, they Give they're all. Dennis Miller is Naturally a Hilarious man, he is also one of the most Underrated comedians in America, I just Love the guy, he can do no wrong. Brittany Daniels is Sugary Sweet and Boundlessly Beautiful as Joe's Sweetheart. Jaime Pressly is Endlessly Sexy and Fiendishly Funny as a Strange Acquaintance of Joe's. Brittany and Jaime are both Unbelievable Beautiful actresses and they also prove themselves to be Quite Talented Comediennes.

Christopher Walken gives a cameo that threatens to Steal the film out from under Joe's feet, he is a Brilliant performer and I Await the day when he takes on a Full-Blown Lead role in a Comedy. It could Happen, don't Poo-poo the idea straight away, just think about it. Rosanna Arquette gives an Amusing performance as well, the one performance in the film that Stands out as Genuinely Bad is Kid Rock's performance. This man is Not an Actor, he is bad, there is no other way of putting it. He looks Very uncomfortable in front of the camera when he is Supposed to be playing a Bully Character. "Joe Dirt" features a Lot of other known faces and Good performances, but to list them all would Bore you and Annoy me, but I will anyway. Fred Ward, Adam Beach and Joe Don Baker. That wasn't so bad.

Overall, it is a Pleasing "Forest Gump"-ish tale of Overcoming Adversity, Accepting Yourself and your Situation and making the audience laugh. I went in thinking it would be a Silly Gross out comedy and I came out Shocked because I'd just seen a Good Film, with a Good Story. Man, I didn't see that coming at all.

Oh, one last thing. When Joe heads to Florida, keep a eye out for a certain funny man from "The Waterboy".

This is one of those movies that you look forward to to take a break from the world. You expect to just sit back and relax. While it's not a gut-buster from start-to-finish, you're completely unaware of this because the storyline slyly keeps you entertained. David Spade's not winning any Comedian of the Year awards, but he is actually funnier than expected. The originality of his character, Joe Dirté, along with the unusually well-written script makes for a movie which leaves you with more than just a gut-full of $8 popcorn. Somewhere near the end of the movie, I thought to myself, "Self, what's going on here? Has this movie just made you feel something?? That can't be right." Believe it. All-in-all you leave feeling you haven't just wasted your hard-earned money on cheap laugh-therapy, but invested in a respectable movie that runs away with Sweetest Haircut and Most Shockingly Entertaining awards.

Joe Dirt has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. It's about a middle aged red neck guy who is trying to find his parents who he lost at the Grand Canyon when he was a little boy. He meets many new friends along the way, and says some sayings that you will never forget! I recomend this movie to everyone!

SOD has always been under rated. I, too, saw this (along with Dracula Has Risen From The Grave) on t.v. when I was a kid and enjoyed it. The production values aren't as grand as earlier Hammer films, but the performance by Lee and scenes borrowed from Stoker's novel give this film considerable power. Roy Ward Baker does an admirable job stepping into Terry Fisher (or Freddie Francis) shoes. Baker, who directed the classic Hammer film Quatermass & The Pit (aka Five Million Years to Earth--a bizarre title for such a fine film)creates considerable tension in some of the most powerful scenes in the film

Anchor and Bay have done their typically meticulous job in restoring the film. The bonus of having both Lee and Baker for the audio commentary makes this a great addition to any Hammer film buff's collection. I'd have to rate this just behind Horror of Dracula (still not available on DVD--are you listening Warner Brothers?)and just before Terry Fisher's fine sequel Dracula Prince of Darkness.

After this film the Count was in need of a transfusion. Sadly, it was the wrong blood type. Hammer chose to bring the Count into the 20th century. It could have been a brave move if Hammer had chosen quality writers and directors to work the material. Dracula became little more than a glorified Fu Manchu in the rest of the films and, by the end, Lee could have sleepwalked through the roles despite the return of Peter Cushing. It was another missed opportunity.

Fans of Christopher Lee and/or Hammer Films, don't wait on this one. Get the "Limited Edition" and you'll be treated to a superb bonus disc, that includes an hour-long documentary hosted by the man himself, plus two MUSIC VIDEOS featuring Mr. Lee singing! A rare treat which makes the DVD worth buying. As for SCARS OF DRACULA, it's neither the best nor worst in the series. Widely reputed as the most violent Hammer Dracula, the film has not been viewed favorably (detractors include Lee himself---check him out on the commentary track!). But if you can avoid comparing the film to the studio's earlier, superior films (particularly those helmed by Terence Fisher), you might just find a decent horror movie waiting to be discovered. As expected from the nice folks at Anchor Bay, the picture and sound quality are top-notch, surpassing DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS (in my opinion). But the extras really overshadow the beautifully-transferred, but flawed film. Sink your teeth into this one, horror fans!

This is a very Good Film. The cast is first rate, in this one Lee has more to do than in his other Dracula movies. A very fine performance by Christopher Lee, the rest of the cast is great! Patrick Troughton as the servant Klove is quite good, look also for Michael Gwynn as the priest. This was Hammer Films last period Dracula movie.

SOD has always been under rated. I, too, saw this (along with Dracula Has Risen From The Grave) on t.v. when I was a kid and enjoyed it. The production values aren't as grand as earlier Hammer films, but the performance by Lee and scenes borrowed from Stoker's novel give this film considerable power. Roy Ward Baker does an admirable job stepping into Terry Fisher (or Freddie Francis) shoes. Baker, who directed the classic Hammer film Quatermass & The Pit (aka Five Million Years to Earth--a bizarre title for such a fine film)creates considerable tension in some of the most powerful scenes in the film

Anchor and Bay have done their typically meticulous job in restoring the film. The bonus of having both Lee and Baker for the audio commentary makes this a great addition to any Hammer film buff's collection. I'd have to rate this just behind Horror of Dracula (still not available on DVD--are you listening Warner Brothers?)and just before Terry Fisher's fine sequel Dracula Prince of Darkness.

After this film the Count was in need of a transfusion. Sadly, it was the wrong blood type. Hammer chose to bring the Count into the 20th century. It could have been a brave move if Hammer had chosen quality writers and directors to work the material. Dracula became little more than a glorified Fu Manchu in the rest of the films and, by the end, Lee could have sleepwalked through the roles despite the return of Peter Cushing. It was another missed opportunity.

Fans of Christopher Lee and/or Hammer Films, don't wait on this one. Get the "Limited Edition" and you'll be treated to a superb bonus disc, that includes an hour-long documentary hosted by the man himself, plus two MUSIC VIDEOS featuring Mr. Lee singing! A rare treat which makes the DVD worth buying. As for SCARS OF DRACULA, it's neither the best nor worst in the series. Widely reputed as the most violent Hammer Dracula, the film has not been viewed favorably (detractors include Lee himself---check him out on the commentary track!). But if you can avoid comparing the film to the studio's earlier, superior films (particularly those helmed by Terence Fisher), you might just find a decent horror movie waiting to be discovered. As expected from the nice folks at Anchor Bay, the picture and sound quality are top-notch, surpassing DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS (in my opinion). But the extras really overshadow the beautifully-transferred, but flawed film. Sink your teeth into this one, horror fans!

This is a very Good Film. The cast is first rate, in this one Lee has more to do than in his other Dracula movies. A very fine performance by Christopher Lee, the rest of the cast is great! Patrick Troughton as the servant Klove is quite good, look also for Michael Gwynn as the priest. This was Hammer Films last period Dracula movie.

This 1979 WWII comedy spectacle bombed when it first released but its not as bad as its reputation suggests. Steven Spielberg's direction in this movie can be compared to some of the type of direction of today's big budget films (i.e Armageddon). The movie is noteworthy for the fact that it boasts an all-star cast including Tishiro Mifune, Christopher Lee (as a German officer on board the Japanese sub as a guest), stars from SNL, Second City, and stars from tv sitcoms of the 1970's. Also, it's one of the few movies John Belushi did before his untimely death. There are a lot of people screaming, great special effects and stunts, and some outrageous characters. The plot is mainly about a Japanese submarine that is off course, arriving in the L.A. harbor, and causing hysteria among the L.A residences. With that, there are related subplots such as Belushi's Wild Bill Kelso flying an airplane to L.A. and Ned Beatty's Ward Douglas receiving an anti-aircraft gun from the army to be placed on his beachfront backyard. Some standout supporting performances from Bobby Di Cicco as Wally Stephens, an unlisted man whose only joy is to dance in his zoot suit, and Dianne Kay (from TV's EIGHT IS ENOUGH) as his girlfriend. These two (along with Robert Stack as General Stillwell) are the "calm in the hurricane" or the only sane people in this movie. The rest are all too cartoony and over the top. This is the type of movie to watch as background noise if you are doing other things like writing your bills, doing your homework, or surfing the net. You can look up occasionally to catch something for a chuckle or two.
Note: Back in 1979, Dan Ackroyed must have been embarassed by this movie. In movie ads and posters released after this film, his face is removed from the original movie poster and replaced with someone else's face.

Days after, when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. America went in a State of Panic. The Japaneses (Lead by Toshiro Mifune) and a Nazi (Christopher Lee) are planning to Attack on Los Angeles, California in Hollywood from thier Subnarine. The Citizens of L.A. are in a State of Pandemonium. Creating much more fear to themselves, which they are making more Havoc and Crazed than the Enemies.

Directed by Steven Spielberg (Indiana Jones Trilogy, The Color Purple, Empire of the Sun) made a Spectacular, Outragerous comedy that is extremely Wild and it's a surprisngly well done Epic for this kind of film. This film turned out to be a Box Office Disappointment and it was a Critical Failure to the Critics. This has become an Cult Classic and then got Rediscover later on Video, Laserdisc and the Extended Television Version. Spielberg did expanded his cut to added 26 mintues of footage. Director's Cut is a better cut that his Original Release Version. Lavish Special Effects, Some Excellent Vignettes and Excellent Cinematography by William A. Fraker highlight this flawed but interesting flick. The Cast included:Dan Aykroyd, Ned Beatty, John Belushi, Treat Williams, Nancy Allen, Robert Stack, Tim Matheson, Warren Oates, Bobby DiCicco, Dianne Kay, Murray Hamilton, Lorraine Gary, Slim Pickens, Eddie Deezen, John Candy and more. DVD has an good non-anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1) transfer and an strong Digitally Remastered-Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD extras are good, including:102 Minutes Documentary, interview with the filmmakers:Spielberg, Bob Gale, John Milius, Robert Zemeckis, A.D. Flowers, Fraker, Gregory Jein, Micheal Fahn and John Williams. Avoid the Pan & Scan version, which ruined Fraker's Cinematography. Watch for Penny Marshall, James Caan, Micheal Mc Kean, David L. Lander and Mickey Rourke in Cameos. This is a Unique film that has some Excellent Vignettes, even thought it`s a Gargantuan Comedy, it`s worth a look. Written by Zemeckis & Gale, from a Story by Zemeckis, Gale and Milius. Panavision. Grade:A-.

The public response to 1941 is the epitome of examples in how differently people see movies, yet it is also a prime example of how viewers tend to agree with the vast majority. My response to those who are members of the latter...think for yourselves! Just because the critics and your friends hated it does not mean you will, too!

1941 is without a doubt the definitive cult film, loved and hated by millions...more of the latter, unfortunately. But for those who love it, they truly do LOVE! Like Spielberg himself says in the documentary "It's a small, twisted crowd that appreciates '1941'." I'm proud to be a part of that core group as I am able to notice, understand and appreciate the jokes director Spielberg, producer John Milius and writers Bob Zemeckis and Bob Gale spewed forth into this film while I'm now living such a disgustingly politically-correct environment like our own.

Racist? Hardly...merely a pie in the face of the Statue of Liberty (as Speilberg calls it) and a Stooges poke in the eye to the American social environment of the 40's. Funny? Absolutely! Who can't laugh at Eddie Deezen, Murray Hamilton and the dummy on the runaway ferris wheel? Who can't laugh at Ned Beatty blowing up his own house with a anti-tank mortar? And who can't appreciate and simply gawk at what is still some of the greatest miniature effects ever put onto film?? A.D. Flowers was a genius in this department!

My advice to those naysayers is this...free your minds of the contemporary P.C. clutter poisoning our world these days for 2-1/2 hours and watch this painfully UNDERRATED movie once again. You'll be surprised as to how much more you'll appreciate it. Even Spielberg himself loves it again!

Millionaire James Stewart ("First I collected bicycles, then Renoirs") sends his collection of paintings across the atlantic. His Boeing is a de luxe model: sumptuous main lounge, bedrooms, even a library is on board. The passengers are adequately moneyed. Stewarts daughter (Pamela Bellwood) is shocked to hear that daddy is dying, Olivia de Havilland meets her old flame Joseph Cotten, even a critic is on board ("My reviews are never meant personally"). A blind singer sings "Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder". Christopher Lee is a kind person: he wants to "harvest the seas for food and save millions of people from starvation". His wife (Lee Grant) is not so kind: She drinks. Her lover is on board, too...

All those passengers are in good hands: Jack Lemmon is their pilot, and how staunch he is even though his girlfriend (Brenda Vaccaro) hesitates to become the mother of his children and give up her career. But the co-pilot (Robert Foxworth) and some crew-members are traitors: they hit poor Lemmon on the head and gas the passengers. One by one, De Havilland, Cotten & Bellwood sink unconscious to the floor and the gangsters steal the rings from their fingers. When they wake up they find themselves at the bottom of the sea: Foxworth was better as gangster than as pilot...But the U.S. Navy is very competent. Besides, they have George Kennedy...

I have no intention to reveal the outcome of this gripping adventure. Only so much, that the biggest fun that can be had from this film is the performance of actress Lee Grant who tries to combat the hardships of her role with the help of method-acting.

Most critics deplored the dialogue. It's "Jesus Christ" and "Oh, my God" but do you prefer intellectual babble in this kind of film? No, what hurts me most is the cast. Not George Kennedy or Christopher Lee, such films were their daily bread, but...Olivia De Havilland...and she was still face to face with THE SWARM...James Stewart looks concerned and has every reason to be: his next role was as dying old man in his bed in an undesired remake of THE BIG SLEEP...

How Jack Lemmon managed to land in this mess is quite a story: I think it goes back to the sixties when he refused two parts he should have played: a passionate billard-player, he would have been perfect as THE HUSTLER and if you watch his performance in DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES you will discover that he had the right fanaticism for the part. The other role he refused was George in WHO'S AFRAID OF vIRGINIA WOOLF(Not for artistic reasons, just because Jack Warner offered him not enough money). Please watch him in HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE, gloating over his wife's misfortune, rolling his eyes with malevolence - a study in sadism. Oh, he would have been perfect in VIRGINIA WOOLF, different from Burton, of course, but perfect for George. That he refused those parts did not hurt his career at first. Most of his sixties films are delightful. But by the end of the decade it became evident that he missed the opportunity to extend the range of his roles. A series of filmed Broadway plays narrowed his career even further. Again: delightful films, but they were getting out of fashion by 1975. He tried to liberate himself, made a bold step, and the result was ALEX AND THE GYPSY. Whatever critics may say, this is one of those audacious performances he should have risked more often. The film was a flop. In his desperation he tried to play it safe by accepting a role in a popular hit. The very moment when he signed his contract for AIRPORT 77 he insulted his fans. It's not that his performance is bad, all this pseudo-scientific jargon comes smoothly from his lips, but Lemmon's audience had gourmet-tastes and he served them fast-food...The film nearly ruined his career, but this time he reacted more wisely: he refused to make more junk, he did not sell his skin to television but returned to the stage instead. He did some serious work and had a deserved Broadway hit with TRIBUTE. In the meantime he waited for the right role. He had to wait for nearly two years, but the right role came: it was THE CHINA SYNDROME.

This is my favourite on the AIRPORT series(the second best being the CONCORDE - AIRPORT 79 for its sheer hilariousness - although look what happened outside Paris in the news today!) with some rather impressive special effects for its time. The plot revolves around an art billionaire Philip Stevens, played by JAMES STEWART, who invites an assortment of characters on to his private 747, piloted by JACK LEMMON. Lo and behold, his co-pilot(ROBERT FOXWORTH, who was also in THE PROPHECY and OMEN 2) has masterminded a hijacking, which goes horribly wrong when the plane hits an oil rig, ditches into the sea and settles underwater! Somehow the fuselage remains intact - who will survive! We can surely guess the outcome. Also there's a vet treating human injuries - this was done a year earlier for spoof value in Paramount's disaster movie send-up THE BIG BUS! Dear me! But this is a great piece of 1970s vintage cheese which will be enjoyed by all. The effects and underwater photography during the submarine-style rescue attempt are still superb, the plane interior sets are quite realistic for this type of movie and the cast of stars, as well as LEMMON and STEWART you get JOSEPH COTTEN, Dynasty's PAMELA BELLWOOD, Buck Rogers star GIL GERARD, LEE GRANT, OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND and once again GEORGE KENNEDY as Joe Patroni, liasing with the US Navy(some great military action here as well!) with the rescue attempt. I saw this on TV not so long ago for the first time in ages, and it'll definitely be included in my DVD collection!

Airport 77 is probably the series best film. Second to Airport 75. The music score is great. To me the special effects were great. I didn't see any dumb effects. The cast was so fantastic. I am surprised some of them even come out of their shells for a movie but i am glad they did. Jack Lemmon heading the distinguished cast with Christopher Lee, Jimmy Stewart, Olivia de Havilland, Lee Grant & Brenda Vercarro.

A luxury 747 takes off from Washington DC packed with priceless art and lots of VIPs on their way to Steves (stewart) musuem where they will donate their part of the art. Grant as a drunk wife, de Havilland kindling old love and playing a hand, Lee planning for future living and dealing the with his drunk wife, Lemmon flying the big 747 and wanting to marry long time girlfriend Brenda Vacarro, Brenda Vercarro playing the head stewardess and girl friend to lemmon.

Bring out a boxset and a extra dvd with lots of info, bios and deleted scenes. And visit the AIRPORT DATABASE for lots of info and speak on our forum!

Featuring a rabid St. Benard who turns into a vicious killing machine who traps a wife and child in a broken down car in the middle of nowhere, Cujo takes suspense to a whole new level.

Sure, the first half of the film is pretty paint by numbers stuff that features no horror and gore whasoever, but that was so you can get acquainted with the characters.... Cujo is technically an innocent victim of an evil disease, you can see that King didn't want this to be the typical "evil dog vs. caring owners" storyline... but basically ir comes down to a dog named Cujo getting bitten by a rabid bat. He then goes on a killing spree. Tad Trenton and his mom go to a farm to get their car fixed. Too bad when they get there, the people who were supposed to fix the car get killed by the dog. Then, the car breaks down, and all hell breaks loose.

The problems with the movie are few, but deadlier than the vicious streak of Cujo. The movie is too boring early on, and the ending ... a big one. Plus, the DVD features no extras whatsoever, just improved sound quality and scene selection. The visuals are the same as they were in the 80's, so dont expect anything too great.

This is not a revolutionary film by any means, but Cujo delivers what King wanted it to: a tale of evil vs. good, but with shades of gray. And Cujo just looks too cool to be ignored for long. I reccommend seeing this movie without a doubt. It is one of my favorite horror movies of all time.

...Featuring a rabid St. Benard who turns into a vicious killing machine who traps a wife and child in a broken down car in the middle of nowhere, Cujo takes suspense to a whole new level.

Sure, the first half of the film is pretty paint by numbers stuff that features no horror and gore whasoever, but that was so you can get acquainted with the characters.... Cujo is technically an innocent victim of an evil disease, you can see that King didn't want this to be the typical "evil dog vs. caring owners" storyline... but basically ir comes down to a dog named Cujo getting bitten by a rabid bat. He then goes on a killing spree. Tad Trenton and his mom go to a farm to get their car fixed. Too bad when they get there, the people who were supposed to fix the car get killed by the dog. Then, the car breaks down, and all hell breaks loose.

The problems with the movie are few, but deadlier than the vicious streak of Cujo. The movie is too boring early on, and the ending sucks a big one. Plus, the DVD features no extras whatsoever, just improved sound quality and scene selection. The visuals are the same as they were in the 80's, so dont expect anything too great.

This is not a revolutionary film by any means, but Cujo delivers what King wanted it to: a tale of evil vs. good, but with shades of gray. And Cujo just looks too cool to be ignored for long. I reccommend seeing this movie without a doubt. It is one of my favorite horror movies of all time.

Cujo was a great "horror" movie that seems to never lose its touch, much like other 80's horror films. It starts of as Cujo, the furry, lovable St. Bernard chases a rabbit down a hole and then there he gets bit by a rabid bat. But from then on, you just want to fast foward it to the good parts where Cujo starts killin', much like the book went when you might've scanned it, looking for the best parts. The movie wasn't lame, just a little moving as if you actually feel pity for that killer dog. And the DVD features no trailer. Of course when it was out on the big screens, no one wanted to think that Cujo was a dog. Its a great movie, serously. Just check it out and see for yourself.