Lee-Evans Movie Reviews

No, this isn't the old Fess Parker television series, but rather a fairly standard frontier adventure programmer from Republic Pictures that was made in the mid-1950s. There's a reasonable amount of action, drama, and even some song, as Daniel Boone and his followers attempt to make a new life for themselves in the wilderness at Boonesboro.

There are no "name" stars here, save minor ex-Tarzan Bruce Bennett (former Olympic shot-putter Herman Brix), Lon Chaney, Jr., and country music star Faron Young, who does get a chance to belt one out. Bennett was in his mid 40s when he made this film and, indeed, looks the part of a father with grown children. The performances of the actors reflect the film's "B-movie" status . . . capable enough for the material, though I find the perpetually grinning Freddy Fernandez (portraying Boone's son Israel) to be annoying. In the middle of the climatic battle, there's Fernandez grinning away like an idiot (I wonder what ever happened to him?). All in all, though, this is a fairly watchable film that's helped by its short running time (approximately 75 minutes).

I have mixed feelings about this DVD transfer. I'm sure at the time of its initial release, "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" was probably a very good looking film. However, the print that Brentwood Communications has used has washed out colors and is "soft" looking, but the audio is fine. This is the type of film that probably could only be released on DVD through an independent budget video company; it's highly unlikely that any major studio would release this film on DVD. So, in that repect, viewers looking for older, hard-to-find films on DVD should probably be thankful to the independent video companies for searching out and releasing films like "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer."

Well-made and entertaining Indian tale from the 50's with former Tarzan Bruce Bennett as Daniel Boone and country singer Faron Young. A good Lon Chaney,Jr. as the Indian chief. But - alas - the Technical quality is very poor! Colors are bad in this edition. Try to find another one!

No, this isn't the old Fess Parker television series, but rather a fairly standard frontier adventure programmer from Republic Pictures that was made in the mid-1950s. There's a reasonable amount of action, drama, and even some song, as Daniel Boone and his followers attempt to make a new life for themselves in the wilderness at Boonesboro.

There are no "name" stars here, save minor ex-Tarzan Bruce Bennett (former Olympic shot-putter Herman Brix), Lon Chaney, Jr., and country music star Faron Young, who does get a chance to belt one out. Bennett was in his mid 40s when he made this film and, indeed, looks the part of a father with grown children. The performances of the actors reflect the film's "B-movie" status . . . capable enough for the material, though I find the perpetually grinning Freddy Fernandez (portraying Boone's son Israel) to be annoying. In the middle of the climatic battle, there's Fernandez grinning away like an idiot (I wonder what ever happened to him?). All in all, though, this is a fairly watchable film that's helped by its short running time (approximately 75 minutes).

I have mixed feelings about this DVD transfer. I'm sure at the time of its initial release, "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" was probably a very good looking film. However, the print that Brentwood Communications has used has washed out colors and is "soft" looking, but the audio is fine. This is the type of film that probably could only be released on DVD through an independent budget video company; it's highly unlikely that any major studio would release this film on DVD. So, in that repect, viewers looking for older, hard-to-find films on DVD should probably be thankful to the independent video companies for searching out and releasing films like "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer."

Well-made and entertaining Indian tale from the 50's with former Tarzan Bruce Bennett as Daniel Boone and country singer Faron Young. A good Lon Chaney,Jr. as the Indian chief. But - alas - the Technical quality is very poor! Colors are bad in this edition. Try to find another one!

No, this isn't the old Fess Parker television series, but rather a fairly standard frontier adventure programmer from Republic Pictures that was made in the mid-1950s. There's a reasonable amount of action, drama, and even some song, as Daniel Boone and his followers attempt to make a new life for themselves in the wilderness at Boonesboro.

There are no "name" stars here, save minor ex-Tarzan Bruce Bennett (former Olympic shot-putter Herman Brix), Lon Chaney, Jr., and country music star Faron Young, who does get a chance to belt one out. Bennett was in his mid 40s when he made this film and, indeed, looks the part of a father with grown children. The performances of the actors reflect the film's "B-movie" status . . . capable enough for the material, though I find the perpetually grinning Freddy Fernandez (portraying Boone's son Israel) to be annoying. In the middle of the climatic battle, there's Fernandez grinning away like an idiot (I wonder what ever happened to him?). All in all, though, this is a fairly watchable film that's helped by its short running time (approximately 75 minutes).

I have mixed feelings about this DVD transfer. I'm sure at the time of its initial release, "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer" was probably a very good looking film. However, the print that Brentwood Communications has used has washed out colors and is "soft" looking, but the audio is fine. This is the type of film that probably could only be released on DVD through an independent budget video company; it's highly unlikely that any major studio would release this film on DVD. So, in that repect, viewers looking for older, hard-to-find films on DVD should probably be thankful to the independent video companies for searching out and releasing films like "Daniel Boone, Trail Blazer."

Well-made and entertaining Indian tale from the 50's with former Tarzan Bruce Bennett as Daniel Boone and country singer Faron Young. A good Lon Chaney,Jr. as the Indian chief. But - alas - the Technical quality is very poor! Colors are bad in this edition. Try to find another one!

The movie never captures the complexity of the plot as outlined in the book (Alistair MacLean's Death Train) The special effects scene of the avalanche (the most important part of the movie) could have been great, but is rather disappointing instead. It was shot in a minitature train setting (which in itself is good), but they are way too static and unexciting. It felt like a very low budget special effect -- just imagine how such a scene could have been done with today's computer animation technology -- it could have been awesome. Pity!

This could have been a good movie if Robert Shaw hadn't died while they were making it. In Leonard Maltin's review he says that most of Robert Shaw's voice had to be re dubbed. As far as i could hear ALL of it was. It was just too hard to enjoy because it obviously wasn't Robert Shaw's Voice. There are some good performances in this film though. And a good plot. But if you're planning to buy it because you're a fan of Robert Shaw,...Prepared to be dissapointed. I'm sure he gave a good performance but the emotions displayed by the actor who dubbed him were lacking. Sad. Could have been a classic movie if it weren't for that.

This film has a good plot and real characters. The scenes of Milan and Europe in winter are good. Dysktra's avalanche special effects are not quite Star Wars but very good. If you like trains, travel with Cold War under tones, you like this movie.

this movie was alright. too much of a blaxploitataion film, but otherwise ok. why didnt anyone catch him tho?

That word was how i felt after i watched this. A lot was left out as far as the plot was concerned. It was somewhat interesting but i expected more. Overall it just didn't do it for me. But once again, if you are a collector i suggest you purchase it, Otherwise sit back and read a book.

Leroy Jackson is one bad moutha!!! He's wanted by the Mafia, the FBI, drug dealers, and many others!!!

Leroy Jackson was one of the first black toughguy characters. Leroy does things his own way. It's his way or the highway.

He's also loved by the ladies. He has a way with street hookers. They don't even make him pay!!!

Anyway, the script is great and the acting is top-notch. Everyone's trying to keep Leroy down, but he refuses to stay down. My favorite scene is where Leroy is jaywalking and a driver honks at him to get out of the way. An incensed Leroy yells "Kiss my black ***!" Where did the writers come up with such dialogue?!!

Buy the Black Godfather. It's a classic!

this movie was alright. too much of a blaxploitataion film, but otherwise ok. why didnt anyone catch him tho?

That word was how i felt after i watched this. A lot was left out as far as the plot was concerned. It was somewhat interesting but i expected more. Overall it just didn't do it for me. But once again, if you are a collector i suggest you purchase it, Otherwise sit back and read a book.

Leroy Jackson is one bad moutha!!! He's wanted by the Mafia, the FBI, drug dealers, and many others!!!

Leroy Jackson was one of the first black toughguy characters. Leroy does things his own way. It's his way or the highway.

He's also loved by the ladies. He has a way with street hookers. They don't even make him pay!!!

Anyway, the script is great and the acting is top-notch. Everyone's trying to keep Leroy down, but he refuses to stay down. My favorite scene is where Leroy is jaywalking and a driver honks at him to get out of the way. An incensed Leroy yells "Kiss my black ***!" Where did the writers come up with such dialogue?!!

Buy the Black Godfather. It's a classic!

I watched this third sequal right after seeing the two original movies and it was not what I expected. I love Beethoven 1 & 2 but this sequal was boring and ridiculous. The original cast are gone and the new characters are just boring. The villians in this movie are really stupid. The only interesting thing about this movie was looking at Beethoven. This movie really wasted my time and I suggest saving your time and money. Not funny or interesting at all!!! Anyway I can't wait to see the fourth one though!!!

I haven't watched the original Beethoven or its immediate sequel. This third installment is a big letdown. OK, maybe it's because I'm a grown-up. Kids did like it. But I found the acting amusingly terrible, esp. the phony performance put up by the wife. The kids are not even likable. The Penny girl is kinda pretty but not particularly convincing. The two villains are the bright spots besides the dog (or the three dogs that play Beethoven), but after about 60 minutes, nothing in this movie has any redeeming value left. I pretty much fast-forwarded the last 20 minutes of this 90-minute film.

A cute, charming and heartwarming movie that everyone should add to there movies! Any dog lover would like this movie and who could not fall in love with this dog!

Gere is great. Nice to see Shelley Long in a movie again. Tara Reid was kind of wasted (she is very talented). Liked the themes that were being dealt with in the movie, but my god what an awful ending! One of the worst endings I have ever seen. I know what it was trying to say but it was such a cop out, and it left hanging quite a great deal with all the characters we had come to know throughout the course of the film. This is one of those movies where I can understand why my friends don't like Altman. *See Nashville, The Long Goodbye, The Player. Those are his best films.

Disappointment is the only word that comes to mind while writing this review. I had such high hopes for this ensemble piece including such favorites as Helen Hunt and Richard Gere and rising starlets Tara Reid and Kate Hudson. I liked the setting, the characters, and the basic idea. The movie just didn't live up to its potential. All we see is a bunch of scenes from Dr. T's life. We observe the many eccentric characters of Dr. T's family--Tara Reid as the JFK conspiracy-obsessed daughter, Kate Hudson as the Dallas Cowboys wannabe cheerleader/lesbian daughter, and Laura Dern as the drunk, crazy hat-wearing sister-in-law. Most pathetic in the family is Dr. T's wife (Farrah Fawcett), a woman who suffers from the Hestia complex and has consequently reverted to childlike behavior. She supposedly suffers from this complex due to the "overwhelming amount of affection her husband has shown her." I find this hard to believe, since Dr. T's daughters can hardly have five minutes of conversation with him without some kind of distraction. The only redeeming quality of the film is Dr. T's hilarious nurse, Shelly Long. The scenes in the waiting room are top-notch! Total chaos and LOUDNESS abound the room as Shelly Long tries to keep the "fillies from getting restless". Even funnier are the number of women fighting to be the first in line for Dr. T's gynecological equipment! Yet, even these few humorous scenes aren't enought to save this film from drowning. The final scene does not even attempt to wrap up this movie. In the end, we're merely left with a bunch of interesting acquaintances and even though the movie is pretty horrible, we can only hope for a sequal to wrap up this unfinished mess.

Early on in the movie, Farrah strips all of her clothes off and dances around in a huge fountain at the mall, baring it all. Come on, that's worth the price of the DVD (and the DVD player) alone, even if our former Angel is a little, ehum, past her prime. Seriously, I can't believe all the bad reviews. I thought it was cute with some deep stuff. Not all together believable at times, but the cast was great, the plot funny but a little light, and I enjoy watching it about once a month. Dr. T is Dallas' leading gynocologist and of course all of the women in town are in love with him, his patients, his office manager, everyone, though wife Farrah cracks up and ends up in the nuthouse because, apparently, her life has been so perfect she loses her mind. Apart from the fountain scene, Farrah is hardly in it. Dr. T has to deal with nutty broads after him, romances Helen Hunt and has to deal with nut-case daughter's wedding. I thought it was funny and cute with a few serious moments. Nothing great, but it did not drag and I liked it alot. Don't forget, Farrah all nude in a fountain.

Gere is great. Nice to see Shelley Long in a movie again. Tara Reid was kind of wasted (she is very talented). Liked the themes that were being dealt with in the movie, but my god what an awful ending! One of the worst endings I have ever seen. I know what it was trying to say but it was such a cop out, and it left hanging quite a great deal with all the characters we had come to know throughout the course of the film. This is one of those movies where I can understand why my friends don't like Altman. *See Nashville, The Long Goodbye, The Player. Those are his best films.

Disappointment is the only word that comes to mind while writing this review. I had such high hopes for this ensemble piece including such favorites as Helen Hunt and Richard Gere and rising starlets Tara Reid and Kate Hudson. I liked the setting, the characters, and the basic idea. The movie just didn't live up to its potential. All we see is a bunch of scenes from Dr. T's life. We observe the many eccentric characters of Dr. T's family--Tara Reid as the JFK conspiracy-obsessed daughter, Kate Hudson as the Dallas Cowboys wannabe cheerleader/lesbian daughter, and Laura Dern as the drunk, crazy hat-wearing sister-in-law. Most pathetic in the family is Dr. T's wife (Farrah Fawcett), a woman who suffers from the Hestia complex and has consequently reverted to childlike behavior. She supposedly suffers from this complex due to the "overwhelming amount of affection her husband has shown her." I find this hard to believe, since Dr. T's daughters can hardly have five minutes of conversation with him without some kind of distraction. The only redeeming quality of the film is Dr. T's hilarious nurse, Shelly Long. The scenes in the waiting room are top-notch! Total chaos and LOUDNESS abound the room as Shelly Long tries to keep the "fillies from getting restless". Even funnier are the number of women fighting to be the first in line for Dr. T's gynecological equipment! Yet, even these few humorous scenes aren't enought to save this film from drowning. The final scene does not even attempt to wrap up this movie. In the end, we're merely left with a bunch of interesting acquaintances and even though the movie is pretty horrible, we can only hope for a sequal to wrap up this unfinished mess.

Early on in the movie, Farrah strips all of her clothes off and dances around in a huge fountain at the mall, baring it all. Come on, that's worth the price of the DVD (and the DVD player) alone, even if our former Angel is a little, ehum, past her prime. Seriously, I can't believe all the bad reviews. I thought it was cute with some deep stuff. Not all together believable at times, but the cast was great, the plot funny but a little light, and I enjoy watching it about once a month. Dr. T is Dallas' leading gynocologist and of course all of the women in town are in love with him, his patients, his office manager, everyone, though wife Farrah cracks up and ends up in the nuthouse because, apparently, her life has been so perfect she loses her mind. Apart from the fountain scene, Farrah is hardly in it. Dr. T has to deal with nutty broads after him, romances Helen Hunt and has to deal with nut-case daughter's wedding. I thought it was funny and cute with a few serious moments. Nothing great, but it did not drag and I liked it alot. Don't forget, Farrah all nude in a fountain.

Gere is great. Nice to see Shelley Long in a movie again. Tara Reid was kind of wasted (she is very talented). Liked the themes that were being dealt with in the movie, but my god what an awful ending! One of the worst endings I have ever seen. I know what it was trying to say but it was such a cop out, and it left hanging quite a great deal with all the characters we had come to know throughout the course of the film. This is one of those movies where I can understand why my friends don't like Altman. *See Nashville, The Long Goodbye, The Player. Those are his best films.

Disappointment is the only word that comes to mind while writing this review. I had such high hopes for this ensemble piece including such favorites as Helen Hunt and Richard Gere and rising starlets Tara Reid and Kate Hudson. I liked the setting, the characters, and the basic idea. The movie just didn't live up to its potential. All we see is a bunch of scenes from Dr. T's life. We observe the many eccentric characters of Dr. T's family--Tara Reid as the JFK conspiracy-obsessed daughter, Kate Hudson as the Dallas Cowboys wannabe cheerleader/lesbian daughter, and Laura Dern as the drunk, crazy hat-wearing sister-in-law. Most pathetic in the family is Dr. T's wife (Farrah Fawcett), a woman who suffers from the Hestia complex and has consequently reverted to childlike behavior. She supposedly suffers from this complex due to the "overwhelming amount of affection her husband has shown her." I find this hard to believe, since Dr. T's daughters can hardly have five minutes of conversation with him without some kind of distraction. The only redeeming quality of the film is Dr. T's hilarious nurse, Shelly Long. The scenes in the waiting room are top-notch! Total chaos and LOUDNESS abound the room as Shelly Long tries to keep the "fillies from getting restless". Even funnier are the number of women fighting to be the first in line for Dr. T's gynecological equipment! Yet, even these few humorous scenes aren't enought to save this film from drowning. The final scene does not even attempt to wrap up this movie. In the end, we're merely left with a bunch of interesting acquaintances and even though the movie is pretty horrible, we can only hope for a sequal to wrap up this unfinished mess.

Early on in the movie, Farrah strips all of her clothes off and dances around in a huge fountain at the mall, baring it all. Come on, that's worth the price of the DVD (and the DVD player) alone, even if our former Angel is a little, ehum, past her prime. Seriously, I can't believe all the bad reviews. I thought it was cute with some deep stuff. Not all together believable at times, but the cast was great, the plot funny but a little light, and I enjoy watching it about once a month. Dr. T is Dallas' leading gynocologist and of course all of the women in town are in love with him, his patients, his office manager, everyone, though wife Farrah cracks up and ends up in the nuthouse because, apparently, her life has been so perfect she loses her mind. Apart from the fountain scene, Farrah is hardly in it. Dr. T has to deal with nutty broads after him, romances Helen Hunt and has to deal with nut-case daughter's wedding. I thought it was funny and cute with a few serious moments. Nothing great, but it did not drag and I liked it alot. Don't forget, Farrah all nude in a fountain.