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PT 109, a review by GSyren

Title	PT 109 (883316-231982)
Director	Leslie H. Martinson
Actors	Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp, Grant Williams
Produced	1963 in United States
Runtime	140 minutes
Audio	English Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles	None
Overview
My thoughts	It's been 50 years since the death of John F. Kennedy, and it's been 50 years since this film premiered (it opened just a few months before JFK was killed). So it seemed appropriate to watch this film now. It is a fairly typical Hollywood World War II movie. I assume that the basic story is historically correct, but it's impossible for me to know exactly how much artistic license have been taken in the details. The incidents described in the story are not of any great importance, and I think it's safe to say that they would have gone more or less unnoticed if it weren't for the fact that the captain of that motor torpedo boat went on to become president of the United States. Still, the film is not without merit. It is entertaining, if a bit too long for my taste. Cliff Robertson is quite good as Kennedy, albeit a bit too old for the part. We also have Robert Blake (Baretta), Normal Fell, Ty Hardin, Robert Culp and James Gregory, all good actors. The DVD is part of Warner Achive Collection, so new special features except a trailer. The picture quality is very good, and the film is presented in the correct widescreen aspect ratio. A pleasant enough movie experience if you like old WWII movies.
My rating	3.5 out of 5

(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on December 11th, 2013)

Child's Play, a review by Dragonfire

Child's Play

My Thoughts

I was never afraid of any of my toys or dolls growing up, but I do remember seeing some creepy looking dolls that probably would have given me a bad dream or two.  I think this is actually the first time I have seen the entire R rated version of of the movie.  Before, I had just seen the edited version on television, so of course it was more mild.  Even in the R rated version, it isn't too violent or gory.  Though I guess some people might feel different about that.  The plot is kind of...silly, but it makes for an entertaining movie.  There really isn't much mystery to what is going on, but then again, I already knew what was going on with Chucky before I first saw the movie since I had heard about it.  I wasn't interested in the movie at all for years, but I enjoy it since I've taken the time to watch it.



I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.

Child's Play

(From Dragonfire's Halloween/Horror Marathon 2009 on October 6th, 2009)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

20. War Zone
Original Air Date: 5/9/2000
While working a blackmail case, Angel encounters Charles Gunn, the leader of a gang of street kids battling a nest of vampires who've settled in their neighborhood.

Guest Stars:
Michele Kelly
Maurice Compte
Mick Murray
Joe Basile
David Herman
J. August Richards

My Thoughts:
And we finally meet Charles Gunn... who becomes part of the main cast in season 2. Until I watched this episode again this morning I forgot that Gunn had a sister and what happened to her. This is a good strong episode. I enjoyed it.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on February 28th, 2010)