Ossie-Davis Movie Reviews
VHS movie reviews for "Ossie-Davis" sorted by average review score:
Hot Stuff
Released in VHS Tape by Columbia/Tristar Studios (27 January, 1998)
Starring: Dom DeLuise, Suzanne Pleshette, and Jerry Reed
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Basically a Burt Reynolds Film without the Burt Part
A favorite among my guilty pleasuresThis one of a handful of films that I can either sit and watch with friends or let play in the background over and over again.
A cast built of (often underrated) character actors play a group of Florida cops learning the ropes of setting up a sting operation while they try to catch the criminials in the act of pawning hot goods. It a good hearted, often hilarious, entertaining bit of popcorn fluff to kill 90 minutes of time. Its a shame its not out on DVD....
A cast built of (often underrated) character actors play a group of Florida cops learning the ropes of setting up a sting operation while they try to catch the criminials in the act of pawning hot goods. It a good hearted, often hilarious, entertaining bit of popcorn fluff to kill 90 minutes of time. Its a shame its not out on DVD....
Classic late 70's cop movieI happen to like this movie, despite how few people have seen it. It's about a cop (Deluise) who is soon retiring but he has one last job. He and two partners I believe set up a S.T.I.N.G. operation to catch thieves selling stolen goods. I'm only 20, so I wasnt even born when this movie was made, ...
The Legend of the Candy Cane
Released in VHS Tape by Fox Home Entertainme (14 October, 2003)
Based on the bestselling book, The Legend of the Candy Cane is an inspirational animated Christmas story brimming with Christian virtues. A stranger named John Sonneman and the young Matt, who has recently lost his parents, journey to the sleepy prairie town of West Sage in the company of a talking horse and a mountain goat that's afraid of heights. The newcomers' tempestuous acceptance into the small community effects positive change in the lives of themselves, the townspeople, and even the animals. As John Sonneman prepares to open a candy shop, he bestows a small but priceless gift on a now-motherless girl named Lucy--a red and white striped, peppermint candy cane replete with Christian symbolism. Bright animation, engaging Christian popular and jazz songs, and a timeless message about hope and the power of the individual make this a modern Christmas classic. DVD features include a "making of" segment featuring storyboards in progress and interviews with stars like Florence Henderson, Tom Bosley, and Malcolm-Jamal Warner; a discussion of how animation is done; and four songs--"I Think I Know," "Sleigh Ride," "View from My Window," and "Candy Cane Song." (All ages) --Tami Horiuchi
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DisappointingI was very disappointed with this video. It is supposed to based on the book of the same name. I have the book, and it is a lovely story. The video does not follow the book at all and barely touches on the story. I wish they would have just told the story as it is written. Forget the video, and buy the book.
The Legend of the Candy Cane, great family filmI loved this film and so does my kids. It has Judeo-Christian values and Symbolism. The Animation and sound are great! I totally disagree with the other review.
Finding Buck McHenry
Released in VHS Tape by Showtime Entertainment 2 (25 March, 2003)
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UNRAVELING A MYSTERYJason is an adolescent filled with dreams. When cut from his team because of his lack of skills and offered a chance to play on another one, Jason goes all out to prove himself. The man who is the key to his dream is a Black janitor by the name of Mack Henry, who knows a few things about baseball.
Mack Henry is far more than a janitor. His knowledge of the game and stories about the Negro League opens up a new world for the young white boy. His obsession with the game leads him to find out about a player of the Negro Leagues called Buck McHenry. Are Buck and Mack the same person? Jason is convinced that they are and sets out to prove it.
Mack Henry is far more than a janitor. His knowledge of the game and stories about the Negro League opens up a new world for the young white boy. His obsession with the game leads him to find out about a player of the Negro Leagues called Buck McHenry. Are Buck and Mack the same person? Jason is convinced that they are and sets out to prove it.
This sentimental tale introduces us to the players of the Negro League and highlights the contributions of those men who never had the opportunity to play the majors. You learn about their hardships and dangers they faced. You will see why Buck disappeared after three years of playing never to be seen again.
What makes this picture interesting is the dynamics of a boy learning that it takes more than dreams to become a baseball player. It takes hard work. The video also shows how the media will invade a person's privacy for a good story regardless of the harm that it might cause. Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee star in this film as a couple who have loved one another for years but sorrow and a secret has entered their lives. Jason's curiousity brings shakes these things lose and Mack Henry's life will never be the same again.
Android Affair
Released in VHS Tape by Universal Studios (26 September, 1995)
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Black Shadows on the Silver Screen
Released in VHS Tape by Republic Entertainme (19 December, 1991)
Starring: Ossie Davis
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Deacons for Defense
Released in VHS Tape by Showtime Entertainme (18 November, 2003)
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Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (21 May, 1996)
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Faith & Community: The Public Role of Religion
Released in VHS Tape by (01 March, 2003)
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Ghetto Child
Released in VHS Tape by Xenon 2 (24 July, 1995)
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Ghetto Child
Released in VHS Tape by Xenon Studios (15 August, 1993)
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They certainly rounded up the Usual Reynolds-Film Suspects -- Jerry Reed, Dom deLuise, Alfie Wise, Pat McCormick and others, and the overall humour has exactly that slightly sardonic, semi-detached air that Burt's raised eyebrow and signature cackle/chuckle (so associated with him that it was used as part of an animated studio logo bit on "Smokey & the Bandit") suit so well .
Even without Burt, the cast are an excellent ensemble who play well off each other, delivering the goods quite satisfactorily.
If nothing else, it's definitely an agreeable-enough way to while away an otherwise unfilled hour and a half or so; i don't think this film will fail to entertain, so long as you're not expecting Great Classic Entertainment.
(Look for the then-Mayors of Miami Beach and Miami in cameos -- for a friend who grew up in Miami, they were almost the funniest part of the film. I won't spoil it for you -- check the end credits, if you don't spot them. Also, take a close look at the police cars you see charging through the night in one shot)