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Title: Star Wars IV: A New Hope: Widescreen
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Year: 1977
Director: George Lucas
Writer: George Lucas (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG : Sci-Fi Violence and Brief Mild Language
Length: 125 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
Harrison Ford (1942) as Han Solo
Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia Organa
Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin
Alec Guinness as Ben (Obi-Wan) Kenobi
Anthony Daniels as See Threepio (C-3PO)

Plot:
The Jedi Knights have been exterminated and the Empire rules the galaxy with an iron fist. A small group of Rebels have dared to fight back by stealing the secret plans to the Empire's mightiest weapon, the Death Star battle station. The Emperor's most trusted servant, Darth Vader, must find the plans, and locate the hidden Rebel base. Princess Leia, a captive Rebel leader, sends out a distress signal that is intercepted by a simple farm boy, Luke Skywalker. Seizing his destiny, Luke takes up the challenge to rescue the princess and help the Rebellion overthrow the Empire, along with such unforgettable allies as the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi, the cocky Han Solo, the loyal Chewbacca, and the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO.

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My Thoughts:

The mood for this one hit me today. I have not seen this movie since I was about 12 or 13 years old... we are talking over 30 years ago! And then I only seen it once or twice back then. So watching it today really was like watching it for the very first time. And I must say... I enjoyed every minute of it! This one definitely deserves it's popularity of the sci-fi classic that it is. I couldn't recommend it any stronger!

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: The Bourne Supremacy
Year: 2004
Director: Paul Greengrass
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence and One Use of Strong Language
Length: 108 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Japansk: DTS: 5.1, Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Fransk: DTS: 5.1, Italiensk: DTS: 5.1, Tysk: DTS: 5.1, Spansk: DTS: 5.1, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: Dansk, Engelsk, Finsk, Fransk, Hollandsk, Italiensk, Japansk, Kinesisk, Koreansk, Norsk, Portugisisk, Spansk, Svensk, Tysk, Kommentar

Stars:
Matt Damon
Franka Potente
Brian Cox (1946)
Julia Stiles
Karl Urban
Gabriel Mann

Plot:
Academy Award® Winner** Matt Damon is on the run again as Jason Bourne, the former CIA trained perfect assassin, in this smart and suspenseful action-thriller.

Suffering from amnesia, Bourne has left his violent past behind and is living a normal life with girlfriend Marie. But his plans for a peaceful life are crushed when he narrowly escapes an assassination attempt. Now hunted by an unknown enemy, Bourne proves to be neither an easy target nor a person whose skill, determination and resilience can be underestimated.

Gritty and edgy, with knockout car chases, Bourne Supremacy is one of the most intelligent and breathless action-packed thrillers of the last few years.

**Best Writing (Screenplay written directly for the screen), Good Will Hunting, (1997).

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My Thoughts:
Again a great Jason Bourne movie. They step it up a notch (IMHO) in this one. Again a great story, great acting by Matt as 'Bourne' a few new characters is welcomed. I have to say that i like the 'Pam' character. Good match for Bourne to play against. And ofc again high paced movie, something happening in every corner. And its refreshing to see how they make Bourne always be one step ahead of CIA & co. All in all, i have to say that the Jason Bourne series is just great fun. Great movies so far. Great story, stuff happening all the time. And its a bit out of the ordinary. Looking forward to checking out the 3rd again soon. -Bourne- is ofcourse highly recommanded!

My Rating:
5/6
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Title: The Parent Trap
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Year: 1961
Director: David Swift
Writer: Erich Kästner (Original Material By), David Swift (Screenwriter)
Rating: G
Length: 129 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Hayley Mills as Sharon McKendrick/Susan Evers
Maureen O'Hara as Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
Brian Keith as Mitch Evers
Charles Ruggles as Charles McKendrick
Una Merkel as Verbena Evers' Housekeeper
Leo G. Carroll as Reverend Dr. Mosby

Plot:
Hayley Mills, Special Academy Award® winner for 1960's Pollyanna, lights up the screen in Disney's fondly remembered release of The Parent Trap. Mills stars as Susan and Sharon, identical twins separated at birth. Neither twin knows the other exists until a simple twist of fate finds them at the same summer camp. Then, realizing who they are, they plan a little twist of their own. They switch places with high hopes of getting their parents back together. This delightful and heartwarming comedy will have your whole family doubling up with laughter.

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My Thoughts:

Felt like a Disney classic... and decided to pop this one in. I saw this movie the first time 3 years ago when I first got the DVD double feature set. I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It has some good laughs in it... though it does look a little dated. But the movie is a good 50 years old now. I really enjoyed Haley Mills in this film... I thought she did a good job playing a pair of scheming twins determined to get their parents back together. And of course Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith was good as their parents as well. If you haven't had a chance to see this one I recommend it. Definitely worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:
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Title: The Parent Trap 2
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Year: 1986
Director: Ronald F. Maxwell
Writer: Stuart Krieger (Writer), Erich Kästner [Eric Kästner] (Original Material By)
Rating: NR
Length: 81 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles:

Stars:
Hayley Mills as Sharon Ferris/Susan
Tom Skerritt as Bill Grand
Carrie Kei Heim as Nikki Ferris
Bridgette Andersen as Mary Grand
Alex Harvey as Brian
Gloria Cromwell as Florence

Plot:
First time on DVD! In the full-length sequel The Parent Trap II, Hayley Mills returns to reprise her roles as identical twins Sharon and Susan. Now all grown up, Sharon is a single mom whose 11-year-old daughter Nikki is just as mischievous as she was! During summer school Nikki and her new friend Mary turn into scheming matchmakers when they try to get Sharon and Mary's widowed father together. Not quite able to make it happen, they turn to the one person who can really help -- Sharon's twin Susan!

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Music Videos
Interviews
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My Thoughts:

Going by the plot for this one I will admit I was a bit concerned. But I have to say... I enjoyed every minute of it! I really enjoyed the story... and it had several laugh out loud moments for me. I was glad to see this one being Sharon and Susan grown up and getting involved with switching instead of them trying to do the same (or similar) thing with their kids this time. I also liked that they were able to get the same actress to play Sharon and Susan. I also liked that Tom Skerritt is in this movie. I have slowly become a fan of his over the last few years. It is a pleasant surprise that I liked this one almost... if not as much as the first part.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Oz the Great and Powerful
Year: 2013
Director: Sam Raimi
Rating: Rated PG : Sequences of Action and Scary Images, and Brief Mild Language
Length: 130 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: Engelsk: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Spansk

Stars:
James Franco
Mila Kunis
Rachel Weisz
Michelle Williams
Zach Braff
Bill Cobbs

Plot:
Disney's fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful, from the director of the Spider-Man trilogy, follows Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. When Diggs is hurled away to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot – until he meets three witches (Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams), who aren't convinced he's the great wizard everyone's expecting. Reluctantly drawn into epic problems facing Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it's too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity – and even some wizardry – Oscar transforms himself into the great Wizard and a better man as well.

Extras:
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Dokumentar
Outtakes/Bloopers
Digital Copy
Disney Second Screen

My Thoughts:
So going in to this one, i didnt know what to expect. Would it be a remake of 'The Wizard Of Oz' ? And i would say no really. Some parts reminded me of 'Wizard' but not all. But the movie had a great story. Amazing picture and sound. And the special efects? Wow! Its just amazing. Pure quality from start to finish. For me this movie is highly recommanded!

My Rating:
5/6
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Title: Mean Girls: Special Collector's Edition
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Year: 2004
Director: Mark Waters (1964)
Writer: Rosalind Wiseman (Original Material By), Tina Fey (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sexual Content, Language and Some Teen Partying
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron
Rachel McAdams as Regina George
Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury
Tim Meadows as Mr. Duvall
Amy Poehler as Mrs. George
Ana Gasteyer as Cady's Mom

Plot:
Raised in the African bush country by her zoologist parents, Cady (Lindsay Lohan) thinks she knows all about the "survival of the fittest." But the law of the jungle takes on a whole new meaning when the home-schooled 15-year-old enters public high school for the first time.

Trying to find her place among jocks, mathletes and other subcultures, Cady crosses paths with the meanest species of all – the Queen Bee, aka the cool and calculating Regina (Rachel McAdams), leader of the school's most fashionable clique, The Plastics. When Cady falls for Regina's ex-boyfriend, though, the Queen Bee is stung – and she schemes to ruin Cady's social future. Cady's own claws soon come out as she leaps into a hilarious "Girl World" war that has the whole school running for cover.

Co-starring and written by Saturday Night Live's Tina Fey, Mean Girls is "Viciously Funny!"
–Neil Turitz, STAR

Extras:
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Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers
Closed Captioned
Interstitials

My Thoughts:

OK... What do I think about this one? Coming freshly out of it... I found it entertaining for sure. But for some reason I was expecting more laugh out loud moments. I found it to be a fun... silly story... but not something to really laugh at. But I did have a good time watching it. So it is worth the time put in to watch it.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: 50 First Dates: Widescreen Special Edition
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Year: 2004
Director: Peter Segal
Writer: George Wing (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Crude Sexual Humor and Drug References
Length: 99 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Adam Sandler as Henry Roth
Drew Barrymore (1975) as Lucy Whitmore
Rob Schneider as Ula
Sean Astin as Doug Whitmore
Lusia Strus as Alexa
Dan Aykroyd as Dr. Keats

Plot:
Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore star together for the first time since The Wedding Singer in one of the funniest romantic comedies in years.

Henry Roth (Sandler) lives an enviable life in a Hawaiian paradise, spending every night with a beautiful tourist in search of an island fling. It's a sweet life with no strings attached...until he meets Lucy (Barrymore). He and Lucy hit it off from the get-go, but the next day she acts like she doesn't know him. Has his karma come around to kick him in the butt or what? Actually, Lucy has short-term memory loss, so every night all memory of her day is erased. But a man in love will go to any lengths to win over the girl of his dreams, and if that means having to find imaginative ways of doing it over again every day, then Henry's up for the challenge.

Rob Schneider (Big Daddy) and Sean Astin (The Lord of the Rings trilogy) co-star in 50 FIRST DATES, which will win you over every time you watch it!

Extras:
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Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes
Music Videos
Outtakes/Bloopers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

I know of a lot of people that dislike Adam Sandler... but I personally have always enjoyed his movies. I also have enjoyed Drew Barrymore in most the stuff I have seen her in. So this movie is a no-brainer for me. I did enjoy this movie... Very much so... even more then I remembered! It is definitely a more mature comedy then a lot of other Adam Sandler movies. Drew Barrymore was great as the cute and sweet girl next door with no short term memory. I also loved how they ended this movie. They opted to make it more realistic instead of trying to pull off some sort of miracle cure for Lucy. Was there anything I didn't like about this movie? Sure... there is the walrus vomit joke which would have fit in many Sandler movies... but just didn't belong in this one... then there was Lucy singing the Beach Boy Song with a terrible (hopefully fake) singing voice. And lastly I didn't care much for Lucy's brother. But all that is really minor... and didn't ruin my enjoyment of the movie much... if at all. I would say even if you do not usually enjoy Adam Sandler movies... give this one a chance... you may be surprised.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: The Bourne Ultimatum
Year: 2007
Director: Paul Greengrass
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: Japansk: DTS: 5.1, Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Fransk: DTS: 5.1, Italiensk: DTS: 5.1, Tysk: DTS: 5.1, Spansk: DTS: 5.1, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: Dansk, Engelsk, Finsk, Fransk, Hollandsk, Italiensk, Japansk, Kinesisk, Koreansk, Norsk, Portugisisk, Spansk, Svensk, Tysk, Kommentar

Stars:
Matt Damon
Julia Stiles
David Strathairn
Scott Glenn
Paddy Considine
Edgar Ramirez

Plot:
Academy-Award® winner** Matt Damon is trained assassin Jason Bourne. Having lost his memory and the one person he loved, he is undeterred by the barrage of bullets from a new generation of trained killers, tracking his every move and who will stop at nothing to prevent him from learning his true identity. The Bourne Ultimatum unfolds with heart-stopping action, death-defying stunts and white-knuckle excitement in the film critics are calling "The best action picture in decades". - Maxim

**1997 Best Original Screenplay, Good Will Hunting.

Extras:
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Audio Commentary
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
Interactive Games
Picture-in-picture
BD-Live

My Thoughts:
Again a great actionflick. Interesting story to this "mess" its again high paced action in Jason's Bourne hunt to catch the guilty parts. Great performance by Matt Damon again as Jason Bourne. And i like how they "ended" it all. (I cant really say that anymore, since its a movie number 4 out) But the original Jason Bourne saga is one of the better action\suspence series out there IMHO. Perfect mix between action and suspence. And the transfer from DVD to Blu-Ray was real good aswell. Both the picture and sound quality was amazing. Amazing job by both the cast and the people behind the camera. All in all, Bourne is highly recommanded to check out. And a must own for actionfans out there. And the blu-ray set got some cool extras aswell.

My Rating:
5/6
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Title: Miss Congeniality: Deluxe Edition
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Year: 2000
Director: Donald Petrie
Writer: Marc Lawrence (Writer), Katie Ford (Writer), Caryn Lucas (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sexual References and a Scene of Violence
Length: 110 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart
Michael Caine as Victor Melling
Benjamin Bratt as Eric Matthews
Candice Bergen as Kathy Morningside
William Shatner as Stan Fields
Ernie Hudson as McDonald

Plot:
Legs waxed. Lips glossed. Gun ready. Special Agent Gracie Hart is going undercover as a hopeful eager to be the next Miss United States. But Gracie doesn't have a beauty-pageant bone in her body.

Sandra Bullock stars as an operative posing as a pageant contestant in order to ferret out a terrorist targeting the event. Michael Caine deliciously plays the frustrated consultant hired to turn Dirty Harriet into a poised beauty. And Benjamin Bratt, Candice Bergen, William Shatner and Ernie Hudson also score points for hilarity in this box-office smash. From big laughs to sly quips, Miss Congeniality hits.

Extras:
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Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Interactive Games
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My Thoughts:

I have some friends that tease me every time I watch this movie... because I have seen it so many times. So first let me say to them. I checked DVD Profiler... I last watched this film 2 years ago... So I don't want to hear it! 

I have seen this movie get not so great reviews on the net... but I have to say... it is one of my favorite Sandra Bullock movies. I have watched it countless times. I find this movie to just be pure fun. There is several parts of this movie that I literally laughed out loud on. Sandra Bullock really has a great style in this movie. Shows that she can really hold her own when it comes to comedy.


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Title: Night of the Comet
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Year: 1984
Director: Thom Eberhardt
Writer: Thom Eberhardt (Writer)
Rating: PG-13
Length: 95 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Robert Beltran as Hector
Catherine Mary Stewart as Regina
Kelli Maroney as Samantha
Sharon Farrell as Doris
Mary Woronov as Audrey
Geoffrey Lewis as Carter

Plot:
It's the first comet to buzz the planet in 65 million years, and everyone seems to be celebrating its imminent arrival! Everyone, that is, except for Regina Belmont (Catherine Mary Stewart), and her younger sister Samantha (Kelli Maroney), two valley gals who care more about meteoric fashion trends than celestial phenomena. But upon daybreak, when the girls discover that they're the only residents of Los Angeles whom the comet hasn't either disintegrated or turned into a zombie, they...well, they go shopping! But when their day of malling threatens to become a day of the mauling, these two val gals flee with both killer zombies and blood-seeking scientists in hot pursuit!

Extras:
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My Thoughts:

I was looking through my DVDs and this one popped out at me. I haven't watched this one in a good 5 years. This is a movie that I just find plain fun... nothing more then that. Just "leave your brain at the door" fun. It has a nice mixture of comedy that works well in my opinion. It is just a shame that they did not add any type of extras for this one. A definite treat for anyone that likes '80s horror. If you never seen this one... you should give it a chance.

My Rating:
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Title: Never Been Kissed
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Year: 1999
Director: Raja Gosnell
Writer: Abby Kohn (Writer), Marc Silverstein (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sex-Related Material and Some Drug Content
Length: 107 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Drew Barrymore (1975) as Josie Geller
David Arquette as Rob Geller
Michael Vartan as Sam Coulson
Sun-TimesMolly Shannon as Anita
John C. Reilly as Gus

Plot:
Eight years ago she was a total geek; now she’s back to get it right! "Drew Barrymore is brilliant!" (JONATHAN FORMAN, New York Post) in this hilarious, heartwarming comedy about that wacky "wonderland" of homework, hot lunches and raging hormones known as high school.

Newspaper reporter Josie Geller (BARRYMORE) is going undercover as a student to learn about today’s teens. At first she’s thrilled...until she remembers her nickname: "Josie Grossie." Can a former clueless nerd navigate the hallways of high school without tripping over her own feet?

Extras:
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My Thoughts:

I liked this one.... but I do think it could have been better. Especially towards the beginning of the movie. But as it went on it did get better. It is a decent story with a few laughs. I would have liked to seen a little more comedy in it though. I liked both Drew Barrymore and David Arquette in it. I wouldn't say it is a favorite... but I can see myself watching it again at some point. It's worth the time needed to watch it.

My Rating:
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Title: Battle Royale: Director's Cut
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Year: 2000
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Writer: Kenta Fukasaku (Screenwriter), Koushun Takami (Original Material By)
Rating: NR
Length: 122 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: Japanese: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Tatsuya Fujiwara as Shuya Nanahara - Boys #15
Aki Maeda as Noriko Nakagawa - Girls #15
Taro Yamamoto as Shougo Kawada - Boys #5
Chiaki Kuriyama as Takako Chigusa - Girls #13
Sousuke Takaoka as Hiroki Sugimura - Boys #11
Takashi Tsukamoto as Shinji Mimura - Boys #19

Plot:
In the near future, the economy has collapsed, unemployment has soared and juvenile crime has exploded. Fearful of their nation's youth, the Japanese government passes The BR Law: Each year, a 9th grade class is sent to a remote island where they will be locked into exploding neck collars, given a random weapon, and forced to hunt and kill each other until there is only one survivor left. Chiaki Kuriyama (Kill Bill) and screen legend Takeshi Kitano (Boiling Point, Brother) star in this movie that has been argued, acclaimed and banned around the world. More than a decade later, it remains one of the most savage, shocking and emotionally powerful films of all time. Now experience Kinji Fukasaku's uncompromising masterpiece - nominated for 10 Japanese Academy Awards - available uncensored and unrated for the first time ever in North America.

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My Thoughts:

I just finished watching this one with my daughter. It is a very good movie. We both enjoyed it quite a bit. Though I must say that I lost track of the subtitles on more then one occasion so sure I missed some of the nuances. I also enjoyed seeing Tatsuya Fujiwara in another film. I know him from his portrayal of Light Yagami in the Death Note films. This is definitely a film you should check out if you ever get the chance.

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Title: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: Special Widescreen Edition
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Year: 2001
Director: Chris Columbus
Writer: Steve Kloves (Screenwriter), J. K. Rowling [J.K. Rowling] (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated PG : Some Scary Moments and Mild Language
Length: 152 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Richard Harris (1930) as Albus Dumbledore
Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall
Robbie Coltrane as Hagrid
Saunders Triplets as Baby Harry Potter
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia Dursley

Plot:
The Delightful Film Adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Bestseller…

Harry Potter learns on his 11th birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses magical powers of his own. At Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry embarks on the adventure of a lifetime, discovering a world of magic and fantasy where he is destined to live.

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This morning I found myself in the mood for some Harry Potter. Before now all I ever seen is (I believe) the first 2 films in the series... even though I own the first 6 films. Still need to add the last 2 to my collection. Hopefully I will be able to do that before too long. Anyway... back to this film... I found this one to be a good start to the series. It does a good job at introducing all the characters and has an interesting storyline. The film, while a bit on the long side at just over 2 and a half hours, don't feel long at all. It seemed to be over before I knew it. Definitely worth the watch.... looking forward to the next film in the series.

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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Widescreen Edition
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Year: 2002
Director: Chris Columbus
Writer: Steve Kloves (Screenwriter), J. K. Rowling [J.K. Rowling] (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated PG : Scary Moments, Some Creature Violence and Mild Language
Length: 161 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), Spanish: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Richard Griffiths as Uncle Vernon
Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia
Harry Melling as Dudley Dursley

Plot:
Cars fly, trees fight back and a mysterious elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of the second year of his amazing journey into the world of wizardry. This year at Hogwarts, spiders talk, letters scold and Harry's own unsettling ability to speak to snakes turns his friends against him. From dueling clubs to rogue Bludgers, it's a year of adventure and danger when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Herione's magical abilities and courage in this spellbinding adaptation of J.K. Rowling's second book. Get ready to be amused and petrified as Harry Potter shows he's more than a wizard, he's a hero!

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Year 2 at Hogwarts. It is a good continuation to the series. While far from pros... our heroes are getting more control over their powers. But at this point they are still relying a bit more on luck then anything else. I must say... I got a kick out of Dobby at the beginning of the film. This film is even longer then the first at almost 3 hours. Even so... like the first it still went by quickly. Definitely worth the time to check it out.

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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: 2-Disc Widescreen Edition
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Year: 2004
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
Writer: Steve Kloves (Screenwriter), J. K. Rowling [J.K. Rowling] (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated PG : Frightening Moments, Creature Violence and Mild Language
Length: 142 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Richard Griffiths as Uncle Vernon
Pam Ferris as Aunt Marge
Fiona Shaw as Aunt Petunia
Harry Melling as Dudley Dursley
Adrian Rawlins as James Potter

Plot:
It's Harry's third year at Hogwarts, but a shadow hangs over Hogwart's. A dangerous mass murderer, Sirius Black, has escaped the Azkaban Fortress - the Wizards' Prison. While learning to cope with the Dementors sent to protect Hogwart's, Harry learns the disturbing story of Sirius Black and yet more of his own history.

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Now I am up to the films I never seen before. The storyline continues to be good and keep my attention. I don't think this one is quite as good as the first two... but it is close to them. Not much worse. Another long film... I expect that they all are... but still worth the time put in to watch them.

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Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Widescreen Edition
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Year: 2005
Director: Mike Newell
Writer: Steve Kloves (Screenwriter), J. K. Rowling [J.K. Rowling] (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sequences of Fantasy Violence and Frightening Images
Length: 157 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Eric Sykes as Frank Bryce
Timothy Spall as Wormtail
David Tennant as Barty Crouch Junior
Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter
Emma Watson as Hermione Granger
Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley

Plot:
When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools - the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named. In this fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, everything changes as Harry, Ron and Hermione leave childhood forever and take on challenges greater than anything they could have imagined.

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My Thoughts:

I actually think I liked this one the best out of all the Harry Potter films so far. I found the tournament to be a lot of fun to watch. This is of course another long film... but once again it don't feel like it while watching. It really does seem to go by quickly. I like the idea of a bit of a budding romance between Hermione and Ron... though when first starting the series I really thought it would be her and Harry getting together. Anyway... definitely worth checking out.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Pete
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