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Title: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 02, 2017, 06:19:47 PM
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Within My Lifetime Marathon
Once again I failed at this last year. I did come close... missed it by only 2 titles! You all here know the drill by now... watch a film for every year from your birth year to the current year. For me that means 49 movies to be watched before the end of 2017. That is the easy part... the hard part is picking one for each year of my life. Wish me luck!

YearTitleRating
1969Dracula vs Frankenstein
1970TitleRating
1971The Omega Man
1972Tales from the Crypt
1973The Exorcist
1974Wonder Woman
1975The Apple Dumpling Gang
1976Carrie
1977TitleRating
1978Superman: The Movie
1979Star Trek
1980Coal Miner's Daughter
1981Bloody Birthday
1982TitleRating
1983Twilight Zone: The Movie
1984Night of the Comet
1985TitleRating
1986Top Gun
1987Over the Top
1988Pulse
1989Death Spa
1990It
1991The People Under the Stairs
1992Sister Act
1993Benny & Joon
1994It Could Happen to You
1995Toy Story
1996Mission Impossible
1997Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero
1998Rush Hour
1999Tarzan
2000Bring it on
2001The Princess Diaries
2002The Brady Bunch in the White House
2003Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
2004The Princess Diaries 2
2005Imagine Me & You
2006Silent Hill
2007The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
2008Wanted
2009Friday the 13th
2010StarStruck
2011Truth Be Told
2012The Watch
2013Stan Lee's Mighty 7
2014The Amazing Spider-Man 2
2015Jurassic World
2016Bad Moms
2017Justice League Dark
Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 02, 2017, 09:18:10 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543944560f.jpg) The Watch (2012/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1298649/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Watch_(2012_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2X-R_PR6xs) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Akiva Schaffer
Writing:Jared Stern (Writer), Seth Rogen (Writer), Evan Goldberg (Writer)
Length:102 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Russian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Czech: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Hungarian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Polish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish

Stars:
Ben Stiller as Evan
Vince Vaughn as Bob
Jonah Hill as Franklin
Richard Ayoade as Jamarcus
Rosemarie DeWitt as Abby

Plot:
Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn, Jonah Hill and Richard Ayoade take male bonding to hilarious new heights in this outrageous, no-holds-barred comedy that gets funnier every time you watch!

There's trouble brewing in peaceful Glenview, Ohio. That's why four civic-minded citizens, armed with flashlights, walkie-talkies and spiffy new jackets, have teamed up to safeguard their community. But the guys find more than they bargained for when they uncover an alien plot to destroy Earth, and now these bumbling heroes are Glenview's only chance to save the neighborhood — and the world — from annihilation!

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My Thoughts:

This is a hard one for me to review...On one hand I enjoyed both the laughs and the action. But on the other I feel it went too far into the silly/stupid style of comedy that I seldomly enjoy. Some scenes I was enjoying quite a bit.... others not so much. Over-all not a terrible movie... but not one I would recommend either.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 03, 2017, 08:40:06 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025195051354f.jpg) Wanted (2008/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0493464/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanted_(2008_film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkUyaoHHqp4) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Timur Bekmambetov
Writing:Michael Brandt (Screenwriter), Derek Haas (Screenwriter), Chris Morgan (Screenwriter), Michael Brandt (Story By), Derek Haas (Story By), Mark Millar (Original Material By), J. G. Jones [J.G. Jones] (Original Material By)
Length:110 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

Stars:
James McAvoy as Wesley
Morgan Freeman (1937) as Sloan
Angelina Jolie as Fox
Terence Stamp as Pekwarsky
Thomas Kretschmann as Cross

Plot:
Wesley's (James McAvoy) life is over – his pathetic, old one, anyway... Fortunately, it is all because of a girl. Enter sizzling-hot Fox (Angelina Jolie), who crashes into his life and introduces him to the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins, led by the enigmatic Sloan (Morgan Freeman). Seems Wes's long-lost father was killed while working for the Fraternity and Wes has been selected to target the rogue member who murdered him. But before he can complete his assignment, Wes must first uncover the dark secrets behind the Fraternity in order to determine his own destiny.

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My Thoughts:

This one is a pure fun action film... a leave your brain at the door, suspend disbelief action joyride. Knowing this is a comic book film helped me suspend disbelief enough to enjoy this one quite a bit. I normally really like Morgan Freeman and he was good in this one. But this time my favorite character had to be Fox played my Angelina Jolie.I thought she was a cool character and done well. Of course this is coming from someone that never read the comic to compare. So I don't know how loyal the film is to the comics. But if you are ever in the mood for an action flick you don't want/need to think about... this one is worth the time put in to watch it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: Tom on January 03, 2017, 08:43:01 PM
I read the comic after I saw the movie. The movie has almost nothing to do with it. Personally, I enjoyed the movie much more than the comic. Fans of the comic hate the movie, because it is so different.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 09, 2017, 06:36:45 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192369070f.jpg) Bad Moms (2016/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4651520/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0FNjPsANGk) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_Moms) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Writing:Jon Lucas (Writer), Scott Moore (Writer)
Length:101 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Mila Kunis as Amy
Kathryn Hahn as Carla
Kristen Bell as Kiki
Christina Applegate as Gwendolyn
Jada Pinkett Smith as Stacy

Plot:
In this outrageous comedy from the writers of The Hangover, Amy (Mila Kunis) has a seemingly perfect life – a great marriage, over-achieving kids, a beautiful home and a career. However, she's over-worked, over-committed and exhausted to the point that she's about to snap. Fed up, she joins forces with two other over-stressed moms (Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn) on a quest to liberate themselves from conventional responsibilities – going on a wild, un-mom-like binge of long-overdue freedom, fun and self indulgence – putting them on a collision course with PTA Queen Bee Gwendolyn (Christina Applegate) and her clique of devoted perfect moms (Jada Pinkett Smith and Annie Mumolo). See the movie that critics are cheering as "...a funny, giddy, sentimental laugh-in..." – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times.

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My Thoughts:

This one I have been curious about every since I first saw the trailer. Not do much for the film itself... as it looked like it could easily go either way... but because I am a fan of multiple actresses in this one. I found the film to be enjoyable but nothing special. I found it to be worth the time put in to watch it... but it is not I see myself watching often. I found the interviews with the actresses real life mothers during the end credits as entertaining as the film itself.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 09, 2017, 09:19:41 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396154063f.jpg) Silent Hill (2006/Canada)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384537/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Hill_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5mT5LhbRJw) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Christophe Gans
Writing:Roger Avary (Writer)
Length:126 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: PCM: 5.1
Subtitles:English

Stars:
Radha Mitchell as Rose Da Silva
Sean Bean as Christopher Da Silva
Laurie Holden as Cybil Bennett
Deborah Kara Unger as Dahlia Gillespie
Kim Coates as Officer Thomas Gucci

Plot:
Based on the best-selling horror action game, Silent Hill stars Radha Mitchell (Man on Fire) as Rose, a desperate mother who takes her adopted daughter, Sharon, to the town of Silent Hill in an attempt to cure her of her ailment. After a violent car crash, Sharon disappears and Rose begins her desperate search to get her back. She descends into a fog of smoldering ash and into the center of the twisted reality of a town's terrible secret. Pursued by grotesquely deformed creatures and a townspeople stuck in permanent purgatory, Rose begins to uncover the truth behind the apocalyptic disaster that burned the town 30 years back.

Dare to step inside the horrific town of Silent Hill, where darkness preys on every soul and Hell's creations await around every corner. But know that once you enter...there is no turning back.

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My Thoughts:

On one hand I felt this to be a good but weird film... on the other hand I felt the same about the games so this does help make it a good homage to the games. I found it to be enjoyable... worth the time put in to watch it. But also found it to be a but on the slow side. Not the worst movie off of a game I have seen... but not the best either.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 13, 2017, 04:15:57 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I639DFA5BCFB02C87f.jpg) Friday the 13th (2009/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0758746/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday_the_13th_(2009_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBh22Ute0So) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Marcus Nispel
Writing:Victor Miller (Original Characters By), Damian Shannon (Story By), Mark Swift (Story By), Mark Wheaton (Story By), Damian Shannon (Screenwriter), Mark Swift (Screenwriter)
Length:106 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish, Trivia

Stars:
Jared Padalecki as Clay Miller
Danielle Panabaker as Jenna
Amanda Righetti as Whitney Miller
Travis Van Winkle as Trent
Aaron Yoo as Chewie

Plot:
College kids seeking a weekend of kicks have made a horrible mistake. They've come to party at eerie Crystal Lake, the deadly domain of machete-mad killer Jason Voorhees.

Terror goes to extremes in this reimagining of the Jason legend for today's horror fan. Enter for the first time the subterranean lair that is Jason's den of torture and fear. See him discover the mask that hides his deformed face.

Experience a whole new level of fright. And try to remain calm. The instense violence, the unique kills, the jolting scares: live them all in the all-new Friday the 13th!

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My Thoughts:

OK while memory did serve well in me being a bit disappointed in this movie... I do think I enjoyed it more this time around. I think partially because I knew what I was getting into so no expectations and partially because of a couple of the cast members... as there is Jared Padalecki from Supernatural in this as well as Danielle Panabaker from The Flash. Two shows I enjoy very much. I still have a problem with how they re-imaged Jason. But over all I felt it was worth the time I put in to watch it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 13, 2017, 06:25:40 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883476142739f.jpg) Stan Lee's Mighty 7: Beginnings (2013/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3861212/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Lee%27s_Mighty_7) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ-3x_-cH5g) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Cinedigm Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Lee Ningning
Writing:Tony Blake (Writer), Paul Jackson (Writer), Stan Lee (Created By)
Length:66 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles:English

Stars:
Stan Lee as Himself
Armie Hammer as Strong Arm
Teri Hatcher as Silver Skylark
Mayim Bialik as Lady Lightening
Christian Slater as Lazer Lord

Plot:
REALITY, FANTASY AND ADVENTURE COLLIDE in this action-fueled animated movie from comic book legend Stan Lee. When Sam stumbles upon seven aliens who have crash-landed in the desert, he soon finds himself swept up in their journey as a top-secret military force led by the ominous Mr. Cross and the evil reptilian Taegons close in on the group. He quickly moves them to his Malibu beach house, but in order to guarantee their survival, Stan must show the MIGHTY 7 how to develop their powers and become Earth's newest team of superhero fighters. Featuring the impressive voice talents of Sean Astin, James Belushi, Mayim Bialik, Darren Criss, Flea, Armie Hammer, Teri Hatcher, Michael Ironside and Christian Slater, it's the first installment in a fascinating trilogy.

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My Thoughts:

I never heard of this one before finding a copy in the pawn shop. I went in a little skeptical as I normally am when it comes to superheroes I never herd of before. And when I watched the trailer... this one had a bit of a feel to it that discouraged me a little. I think it was the fact that Stan Lee was a major character himself in it. While I am used to his cameos... a major character had me a bit concerned. But I must say I enjoyed it quite a bit. Of course some of the characters I liked better then others and the story line was strong. I feel comfortable recommending it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 14, 2017, 12:21:15 AM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192231582f.jpg) Bring It On (2000/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0204946/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bring_It_On_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcW73CYMxaw) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Peyton Reed
Writing:Jessica Bendinger (Writer)
Length:99 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English, French

Stars:
Kirsten Dunst as Torrance Shipman
Eliza Dushku as Missy Pantone
Jesse Bradford as Cliff Pantone
Gabrielle Union as Isis
Clare Kramer as Courtney

Plot:
Bring It On is the ultimate cheerleading movie, starring Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and Eliza Dushku.TheToro cheerleading squad has spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. For newly-elected team captain, Torrance (Dunst), the Toro's road to cheer glory stumbles when she discovers their perfectly choreographed routines were stolen from a hot hip-hop squad across town. Now the squad must scramble to find a new routine to compete in this year's competition.

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My Thoughts:

Definitely not my usual type of movie... but I did enjoy it. It has a fun story line and I enjoyed both Kristen Dunst and Eliza Dushku as I am a fan of them both. A movie worth the time put in to watch it... but not one I see myself watching often. Matter of fact looking back in profiler... it has been 6 years since I seen this film.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 15, 2017, 04:47:51 AM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/78/786936802467f.jpg) StarStruck: Extended Edition (2010/United States)
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starstruck_(2010_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1579247/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iX2D1BkjXM) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Michael Grossman
Writing:Barbara Johns (Screenwriter), Annie DeYoung (Screenwriter), Barbara Johns (Story By)
Length:84 min.
Video:Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Sterling Knight as Christopher Wilde
Danielle Campbell as Jessica Olson
Maggie Castle as Sara Olson
Brandon Mychal Smith as Stubby
Chelsea Staub as Alexis

Plot:
Experience the ultimate music sensation with the StarStruck: Extended Edition – featuring an exlusive "Got To Believe" extended music scene, plus a Rock-Along bonus feature and three full-length music videos – available only on Disney DVD!

Get StarStruck with hunky young pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight), as he gets tangled up through a chance meeting with small-town girl Jessica Olson (Danielle Campbell), and experience their hilarious adventures set against the backdrop of Hollywood. Your whole family will love this music-filled Disney Original Movie, complete with music videos and never-before-seen footage. You've "Got To Believe" in StarStruck!

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My Thoughts:

While I found this to be an entertaining enough of a film... it is far from my favorite of the Disney TV Movies. While worth the time put in to watch it... this one is really no more then an average film. Not one to go out of your way to see.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 22, 2017, 04:01:41 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I9/I9C972C939195FCA6f.jpg)      The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0443680/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Assassination_of_Jesse_James_by_the_Coward_Robert_Ford) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RwAWZtK5Uw) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Andrew Dominik
Writing:Andrew Dominik (Screenwriter), Ron Hansen (Original Material By)
Length:160 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Brad Pitt as Jesse James
Mary-Louise Parker as Zee James
Brooklynn Proulx as Mary James
Dustin Bollinger as Tim James
Casey Affleck as Robert Ford

Plot:
he Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford "really stays with you. [It's] a throwback to the Westerns of the 1970s" (Leah Rozen, People). Brad Pitt (as James) and Best Supporting Actor Academy Award® nominee* Casey Affleck (as Ford) headline a saga of friendship, crime and betrayal.

*2007

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My Thoughts:

First off let me say that Westerns is not a favorite genre of mine. But I can enjoy them when I am in the right mood. This one is a very slow paced film and utilizes narration a lot. Two things I normally hate for films. But in this case I felt both worked very well. Actually I felt both was needed to do this film right. At almost 3hrs... this is a very long film... but still felt it was well worth the time put in to watch it. I definitely feel comfortable recommending this one.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on January 27, 2017, 09:51:59 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929064403f.jpg)      Over the Top (1987/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093692/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Over_the_Top_(film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQaE306Qtck) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Menahem Golan
Writing:Gary Conway (Story By), David C. Engelbach (Story By), Stirling Silliphant (Screenwriter), Sylvester Stallone (Screenwriter)
Length:94 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles:English, French

Stars:
Sylvester Stallone as Lincoln Hawk
Robert Loggia as Jason Cutler
Susan Blakely as Christina Hawk
Rick Zumwalt as Bob "Bull" Hurley
David Mendenhall as Michael Cutler

Plot:
Rocky and Rambo star Sylvester Stallone gives fans another reason to stand up and cheer. He stars as hard-luck big-rig trucker Lincoln Hawk and takes us under the glaring Las Vegas lights for all the boisterous action of the World Armwrestling Championship in Over the Top (co-scripted by Stallone). Relying on wits and willpower, Hawk tries to rebuild his life by capturing the first-place prize money – and the love of the son (David Mendenhall) he abandoned years earlier into the keeping of his rich, ruthless father-in-law (Robert Loggia). He matches muscles with some of the games gargantuan greats – and grips you tightly with a rousing finale in crowd-pleasing Rocky style. Grab hold for rip-roaring fun!

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My Thoughts:

I haven't seen this one since it came out in the mid '80s. All I remembered was the basic story line and that I liked it. Reliving it today (30 yrs later!!!) I must say I still enjoyed it... but wasn't as good as I remembered it being. I found it to be a bit predictable and found some of the characters to be a bit "over the top"... but there is definitely worse ways to waste an hour and a half.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 10, 2017, 04:55:36 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929487271f.jpg)      Justice League: Dark (2017/United States)
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_League_Dark_(film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2494376/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqZKxOU_s6g) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Jay Oliva
Writing:J. M. DeMatteis [J.M. DeMatteis] (Story By), Ernie Altbacker (Story By), Ernie Altbacker (Screenwriter)
Length:76 min.
Video:Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, German: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles:Danish, English, Finnish, French, German, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Matt Ryan as Constantine (Voice)
Camilla Luddington as Zatanna (Voice)
Jason O'Mara as Batman (Voice)
JB Blanc as Abnegazar, Merlin (Voice)
Ray Chase as Jason Blood/Etrigan (Voice)

Plot:
When innocent citizens start committing nightmarish crimes across Metropolis and Gotham City, the Justice League suspects an otherworldly cause — magic! The race is on as Batman seeks the help of the one man who can stand up to these supernatural forces: John Constantine. Usually and arrogant loner, even Constantine soon learns that defeating these dark powers will take the mystical teamwork of Zatanna, Deadman, Etrigan the Demon and even a wild card upon whom Constantine is hesitant to call. Get ready to take a walk on the dark side of justice with the next all-new DC Universe animated original movie!

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My Thoughts:

Enjoyable film... glad I added it to my collection. Though I am not as familiar with these characters... it was still worth the time put in to watch it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 21, 2017, 07:05:02 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I6/I62BCB19D257218D1f.jpg)      Rush Hour (1998/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120812/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rush_Hour_(1998_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMiFsFQcFLE) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Brett Ratner
Writing:Jim Kouf (Screenwriter), Ross LaManna (Screenwriter), Ross LaManna (Story By)
Length:98 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, German: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Italian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Czech: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Hungarian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Music Only: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, English, Estonian, Finnish, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

Stars:
Ken Leung as Sang
Jackie Chan as Lee
Tom Wilkinson as Griffin / Juntao
Tzi Ma as Consul Han
Robert Littman as First Caucasian

Plot:
"Ain't never gonna have no partner," LAPD Det. James Carter insists. He gets a partner. And since that partner is played by dynamic martial arts legend Jackie Chan and motor-mouthed Carter is played by wisecracking Chris Tucker, Rush Hour zooms along with gleeful chemistry under the dynamic directorial hand of Brett Ratner. The case: rescue the kidnapped daughter of a visiting Hong Kong official. The result: amazing stunts (Chan does his own) and verbal wit (well, Tucker does his own, too!) that delivered a kick to the buddy-cop genre – and gave Chan his long-awaited, mainstream-U.S. breakthrough.

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My Thoughts:

This is a film I have always enjoyed. The entire franchise is probably my favorite that Jackie Chan had done. While I never been much of a fan of Chris Tucker... he is good in these films. Definitely worth the time put in to watch.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 02, 2017, 11:18:12 PM
From the Romantic Comedy thread...

1993 Benny & Joon
2001 The Princess Diaries
2004 The Princess Diaries 2
2005 Imagine Me & You
2011 Truth Be Told
Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 11, 2017, 06:29:25 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/03/030306821399f.jpg)      Death Spa: Unrated (1989/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099384/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_Spa) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYYjvueXje8) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Gorgon Video, MPI Home Video (United States)
Director:Michael Fischa
Writing:James Bartruff (Writer), Mitch Paradise (Writer)
Length:87 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.77:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English

Stars:
William Bumiller as Michael
Brenda Bakke as Laura
Merritt Butrick as David
Robert Lipton as Tom
Alexa Hamilton as Priscilla

Plot:
The new fitness club in town has everything a health nut could ever want: a variety of workout machines, classes taught by friendly (and frisky) instructors, and a state-of-the-art computer control system for maximum client comfort. Unfortunately it's also possessed by the evil spirit of the owner's dead wife, and before long every dumbbell, leg press, and rowing machine becomes a deadly weapon for her to enact bloody vengeance on the club's beautiful members. So if you're looking for a real workout from hell, ever DEATH SPA – a new exercise in terror!

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My Thoughts:

While this one has it's moments... for the most part I had a hard time keeping my attention on it. Most the acting was sub-par. Some decent graphics but most were pretty bad. Over-all I have seen worse but this one is below average.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 11, 2017, 08:23:41 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/78/786936839142f.jpg)      Tarzan: Special Edition (1999/United States)
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_(1999_film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120855/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfciC33t3M0) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Kevin Lima, Chris Buck
Writing:Edgar Rice Burroughs (Original Material By), Tab Murphy (Screenwriter), Bob Tzudiker (Screenwriter), Noni White (Screenwriter)
Length:88 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.0, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.0, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.0, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Commentary

Stars:
Brian Blessed as Clayton (Voice)
Glenn Close as Kala (Voice)
Minnie Driver as Jane (Voice)
Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan (Voice)
Nigel Hawthorne as Professor Porter (Voice)

Plot:
Disney's legendary adventure is better than ever as Tarzan bursts onto Blu-ray for the first time ever with spectacular picture and amazing sound. Filled with thrills, laughs and Academy Award®-winning music (Best Music, Original Song, "You'll Be In My Heart," 1999), this family favorite will make you go wild.

Disney's magnificent adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' story begins deep within the jungle when baby Tarzan is adopted by a family of gorillas. But his "Two Worlds" collide with the arrival of humans, forcing Tarzan to choose between a "civilized" life with the beautiful Jane and the life he shares with his fun-loving friends and his gorilla family. Enjoy this wild and wonderful adventure in a whole new way on Disney Blu-ray!

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My Thoughts:

I haven't seen this one in many years,,, not since it was originally released. It is one that has held up to the test of time. A great telling f the story that kept my attention with ease. Well worth the time put in to watch it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 11, 2017, 10:26:32 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/78/786936847642f.jpg)      Toy Story (1995/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114709/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toy_Story) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYz2wyBy3kc) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:John Lasseter
Writing:John Lasseter (Story By), Pete Docter (Story By), Andrew Stanton (Story By), Joe Ranft (Story By), Joss Whedon (Screenwriter), Andrew Stanton (Screenwriter), Joel Cohen (Screenwriter), Alec Sokolow (Screenwriter)
Length:81 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), Spanish: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish, Commentary

Stars:
Tom Hanks as Woody (Voice)
Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear (Voice)
Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head (Voice)
Jim Varney as Slinky Dog (Voice)
Wallace Shawn as Rex (Voice)

Plot:
Experience a hilarious fantasy about the lives toys lead when they're left alone. Woody, an old-fashioned cowboy doll, is Andy's favorite. But when Andy gets Buzz Lightyear for his birthday, the flashy new space hero takes Andy's room by storm! Their rivalry leaves them lost with a toy's worst nightmare - Sid, the toy-torturing boy next door. Woody and Buzz must work together to escape, realizing along the way that they've got a friend...in each other!

Now, in a magnificent Blu-ray special edition, Toy Story shines even brighter. With exciting bonus features, including deleted scenes and a retrospective special with Director John Lasseter, this modern classic is one you'll enjoy to infinity and beyond

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My Thoughts:

This one I found to still be a fun animated film... but don't think it held up quite as good as the last one I watched. Still worth the time put in to watch it.

Rating:
Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on March 24, 2017, 10:51:34 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929527571f.jpg)      It (1990/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099864/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_(miniseries)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72l9HjPoYOw) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Tommy Lee Wallace
Writing:Stephen King (1947) (Original Material By), Lawrence D. Cohen (Screenwriter), Tommy Lee Wallace (Screenwriter)
Length:187 min.
Video:Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, German: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Italian: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Czech: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Thai

Stars:
Harry Anderson (1952) as Richard "Richie" Tozier
Dennis Christopher as Edward "Eddie" Kaspbrak
Richard Masur as Stanley "Stan" Uris
Annette O'Toole as Beverly "Bev" Marsh
Tim Reid as Michael "Mike" Hanlon

Plot:
October, 1957. "It" awakens and the small town of Derry, Maine will never be the same, Stephen King brings to life every childhood fear and phobia as seven children face an unthinkable horror which appears in various forms, including "Pennywise" (Tim Curry) – a clown who lives, hunts and kills from the town's sewers. Years later, the surviving adults who are brave enough return to stop the new killing spree, this time for good.

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My Thoughts:

This is one of the King miniseries I like a lot... but for some reason seldomly watch. I guess it has something to do with the length of miniseries. This one is loaded with big names and is a story that easily keeps your attention. I am not a big reader so I can't compare the miniseries to the book... but it is one of my favorites of his miniseries.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 01, 2017, 04:28:04 AM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097361438740f.jpg)      Top Gun (1986/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092099/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Top_Gun) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAfbp3YX9F0) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Paramount Pictures (United States)
Director:Tony Scott (1944)
Writing:Jim Cash (Writer), Jack Epps, Jr. (Writer)
Length:110 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 6.1 (Discrete), French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Tom Cruise as Maverick
Kelly McGillis as Charlie
Val Kilmer as Ice
Anthony Edwards (1962) as Goose
Tom Skerritt as Viper

Plot:
Twenty-five years ago, Top Gun took audiences into the Danger Zone with the blockbuster hit that made Tom Cruise a superstar. Now, with the 25th Anniversary Celebration, experience the film that remains one of the most high-octane adventures of all time.

Tom Cruise plays Maverick, a hotshot flyer who is sent to the Navy's prestigious Top Gun program. But in order to become the "best of the best," he'll need the help of his wingman (Anthony Edwards) and new-found love (Kelly McGillis). Co-starring Val Kilmer, action-packed hit will take your breath away!

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My Thoughts:

People have told me for years that I need to watch this film.... but I never did... mainly because I never been much of a Tom Cruise fan. Now I must say I am glad I finally watched it. I really enjoyed every minute of it. I even liked Tom Cruise in it... not to mention several other big named stars that is in this one. If you are like I was... and never seen this one.... it is one I highly recommend. It has a lot of fun action and a great story. Don't be like me and keep putting it off.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2017, 03:44:44 AM
From Movie Version of TV Series thread...

1979 - Star Trek
1983 - Twilight Zone: The Movie
1996 - Mission Impossible
2002 - The Brady Bunch in the White House
2003 - Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

From Superhero Showdown Thread...

1974 - Wonder Woman
1978 - Superman: The Movie
1997 - Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero
2014 - The Amazing Spider-Man 2
 
Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 08, 2017, 03:55:19 AM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929007691f.jpg)      The Exorcist: Extended Director's Cut & Original Theatrical Version (1973/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070047/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Exorcist_(film)) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDGw1MTEe9k) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:William Friedkin
Writing:William Peter Blatty (Screenwriter), William Peter Blatty (Original Material By)
Length:132 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 6.1 (Discrete), English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, German: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Italian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Japanese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Russian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Hungarian: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Polish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles:Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish

Stars:
Ellen Burstyn as Chris MacNeil
Max von Sydow as Father Merrin
Lee J. Cobb as Lt. Kinderman
Kitty Winn as Sharon
Jack MacGowran as Burke Dennings

Plot:
Controversial and popular from the moment it opened, The Exorcist marks its historic Blu-ray premiere in a 2-Disc Edition featuring Stunning Hi-Def Presentations of the Original 1973 Theatrical Version and the 2000 Extended Director's Cut. The frightening and realistic tale of an innocent girl inhabited by a terrifying entity, her mother's frantic resolve to save her and two priests – one doubt-ridden, the other a rock of faith – joined in battling ultimate evil always leaves viewers breathless. This greatest supernatural thriller of all time astonishes and unsettles like no other movie.

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My Thoughts:

This is a favorite of mine and my late wife's both. Though it did use to scare her to the point that she made me go to every room with her after watching it... as she was afraid to be alone. Sure it is a bit slow in parts. But the story is of such interest to me that it didn't "feel" slow. I of course love the head spin scene... and then there is the whole spider walk down the stairs scene... very cool. Definitely one I would recommend.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 16, 2017, 06:50:33 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/085391185369f.jpg)      The Omega Man (1971/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0067525/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Omega_Man) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWB6Ufh4O98) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Warner Home Video (United States)
Director:Boris Sagal
Writing:John William Corrington (Screenwriter), Joyce H. Corrington (Screenwriter), Richard Matheson (Original Material By)
Length:98 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, German: Dolby Digital: Mono, Italian: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles:Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish

Stars:
Charlton Heston as Neville
Anthony Zerbe as Matthias
Rosalind Cash as Lisa
Paul Koslo as Dutch
Eric Laneuville as Richie

Plot:
Welcome to the future. Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets foraging for supplies. And makes damn sure he gets undercover before sundown, when other "inhabitants" emerge.

The Omega Man adapts Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend into a high-impact, high-tension saga of a fate not far removed from reality. Charlton Heston is Neville, fending off attacks by The Family, sinister neopeople spawned by the plague. He also becomes a man with a mission after meeting Lisa (Rosalind Cash), another uninfected survivor – and guardian of some healthy children representing our species' hope.

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My Thoughts:

An enjoyable movie...though I did find it a little slow in parts. The entire cast did well... especially Charlton Heston was great. I can definitely see myself watching it again.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 16, 2017, 09:35:35 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883904123484f.jpg)      Carrie (1976/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074285/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrie_(1976_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSF6WVx_Tdo) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Brian De Palma
Writing:Stephen King (1947) (Original Material By), Lawrence D. Cohen (Screenwriter)
Length:98 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles:Chinese, English, French, Korean, Spanish

Stars:
Sissy Spacek as Carrie
Piper Laurie as Margaret White
Amy Irving as Sue Snell
William Katt as Tommy Ross
John Travolta as Billy Nolan

Plot:
All hell breaks loose when a tortured, misfit teenager (Sissy Spacek) unleashes her secret telekinetic powers against her psychotic mother (Piper Laurie) and sadistic classmates. Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel, this ultimate revenge fantasy is one of the all-time great horror classics!

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My Thoughts:

This is a movie I haven't watched in years. I enjoyed this more then I thought I would actually. I kinda remembered it as being on the slow side. Which it does have a few slow scenes. But it is still a good and interesting story. I liked everyone in the movie. Including Piper Laurie as Carries mother... though I do think that (maybe purposely?) over-acted the part. It wasn't really bad... more like a hard time believing that she was that much of a nut case. I think Sissy Spacek did a wonderful job in it. If there was anything I didn't care for in this movie is some of the split screens they used during the prom. It kinda took you out of the story and reminds you that it is just a movie.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 17, 2017, 03:57:22 AM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/025192212215f.jpg)      Jurassic World (2015/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jurassic_World) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFinNxS5KN4) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Colin Trevorrow
Writing:Rick Jaffa (Screenwriter), Amanda Silver (Screenwriter), Derek Connolly (Screenwriter), Colin Trevorrow (Screenwriter), Rick Jaffa (Story By), Amanda Silver (Story By), Michael Crichton (Original Characters By)
Length:124 min.
Video:Widescreen 2.00:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1
Subtitles:English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Chris Pratt as Owen
Bryce Dallas Howard as Claire
Irrfan Khan as Masrani
Vincent D'Onofrio as Hoskins
Ty Simpkins as Gray

Plot:
The Jurassic World theme park lets guests experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs, but something ferocious lurks behind the park's attractions – a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. When the massive creature escapes, chaos erupts across the island. Now it's up to Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) to save the park’s tourists from an all-out prehistoric assault.

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My Thoughts:

This one I enjoyed quite a bit. While the entire cast was good. The two young boys stole the show for me. Of course Chris Pratt was great too. This film has lots of great dinosaur action and even a decent laugh here and there. If you haven't had the chance to see it yet.... I recommend it.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 18, 2017, 09:44:39 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/089859832826f.jpg)      Bloody Birthday (1981/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0082084/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Birthday) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpiELzyx-Xc) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)VCI Entertainment (United States)
Director:Ed Hunt
Writing:Ed Hunt (Screenwriter), Barry Pearson (Screenwriter)
Length:85 min.
Video:Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles:

Stars:
Lori Lethin as Joyce Russel
Melinda Cordell as Mrs. Brody
Julie Brown (1954) as Beverly Brody
Joe Penny as Mr. Harding
Bert Kramer as Sherriff Brody

Plot:
In 1970, three children were born during the height of a total eclipse of Saturn, the planet governing emotion. Ten years later these seemingly innocent children have become heartless killers able to move around under the radar of suspicion because of their youthful facades. What happens when a teenage girl and her younger brother stumble upon the horrible truth?

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My Thoughts:

I remember really enjoying this one back in my early teens when it first came out. I can't say it is quite as good as I remember it being. But I definitely enjoyed every minute of it. Of course I do have a soft spot for '80s horror... after all they are the movies I grew up watching.

Sure, evil children has been done to death. Some probably done better then this one. And more times then not it seems to have to do with an eclipse when the children was born. But that don't take away from the fact that this one is good. It has some creative kills (gotta love the arrow through the peephole!) and a good story.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 19, 2017, 09:54:16 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I8/I80DEC5F355DC55AEf.jpg)      Tales From the Crypt: Midnite Movies Double Feature (1972/United Kingdom)
Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tales_from_the_Crypt_(film)) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0069341/) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyF5-MzImPs) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Freddie Francis
Writing:Milton Subotsky (Screenwriter), Al Feldstein (Original Material By), Johnny Craig (Original Material By), William M. Gaines [Bill Gaines] (Original Material By)
Length:92 min.
Video:Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles:English, Spanish

Stars:
Peter Frazer
Jayne Sofiano
Ralph Richardson [Sir Ralph Richardson] as The Crypt Keeper
Geoffrey Bayldon as Guide
And All Through The House

Plot:
Prepare for a "gruesomely spine-tingling and stomach-wrenching" (Variety) journey into the heart of terror! When five unwary travelers with dark hearts stumble into a series of catacombs, they find themselves in a cavern with no way out. But the horror's only just begun as a mysterious figure appears to reveal to each person the shocking events that will soon lead to their well-deserved, untimely - and unavoidable - deaths!

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My Thoughts:

I found this to be a very good movie. I enjoyed all the segments (stories) in it. I think my favorite being the first segment. Though I do have to admit I prefer the Crypt Keeper of the HBO Series over the Crypt Keeper in this movie... he was just a whole lot more fun to watch.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 20, 2017, 06:50:44 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663144369f.jpg)      Night of the Comet: Collector's Edition (1984/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087799/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Comet) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6dOoyghxb0) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Shout! Factory (United States)
Director:Thom Eberhardt
Writing:Thom Eberhardt (Writer)
Length:95 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English

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

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 Regina Belmont (Catherine Mary Stewart, The Last Starfighter) and her younger sister Samantha (Kelli Maroney, Chopping Mall), two Valley Girls who care more about fashion trends than the celestial phenomenon. But upon daybreak, when the girls discover that they're the only residents of Los Angeles whom the comet hasn't vaporized or turned into a zombie, they do what all good Valley Girls do...they go shopping! But when their day of malling threatens to become a day of mauling, these gals flee with killer zombies and blood-seeking scientists in hot pursuit!

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My Thoughts:

Sure this is a cheesy '80s flick..but it is one 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 like a zombie flick with minimal use of zombies. I am so glad I upgraded this one to Blu-ray as the DVD release I had didn't have any extras.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on May 21, 2017, 11:16:24 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/68/683904632715f.jpg)      Pulse (1988/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095924/) |Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse_(1988_film)) |Trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVJzwG4Ee4c) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Mill Creek Entertainment (United States)
Director:Paul Golding
Writing:Paul Golding (Writer)
Length:91 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio:English: PCM: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English

Stars:
Cliff De Young as Bill
Roxanne Hart as Ellen
Joseph Lawrence [Joey Lawrence] as David
Matthew Lawrence as Stevie
Charles Tyner as Old Man

Plot:
In today's world of modern conveniences, everything we rely on is run by electricity. But what happens if the power we take for granted turns against us? Old man Holger (Charles Tyner) knows. He claims electricity is a living presence, whose voice can only be silenced by getting rid of anything that can hear it. Bill Rockland (Cliff De Young), however, refuses to believe him. It must have been an accident when an electric spark ruptured the gas pipe that nearly killed Bill's son (Joey Lawrence). And it's surely a coincidence when his wife (Roxanne Hart) is severely scalded by their electric water heater. But when his own power tools attack him and an electrical fire turns their home into a blazing inferno, Bill realizes Holger may have been right after all, and perhaps the time has come to finally pull the plug.

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My Thoughts:

Unfortunately this one is not all that impressive. I mean it has it's moments...but they are few and far between. The movie is slow and I just couldn't get myself to care about the characters. Then there is the fact that the acting itself leaves some to be desired at times.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 16, 2017, 06:22:24 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/04/043396262904f.jpg)      It Could Happen to You (1994/United States)
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEvsrvQ2RD8) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It_Could_Happen_to_You_%28film%29) |IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110167/) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Andrew Bergman
Writing:Jane Anderson (Writer)
Length:102 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1
Subtitles:English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Nicolas Cage as Charlie Lang
Bridget Fonda as Yvonne Biasi
Rosie Perez as Muriel Lang
Wendell Pierce as Bo Williams
Isaac Hayes as Angel

Plot:
Nicholas Cage, Bridget Fonda and Rosie Perez star in this irrepressible romantic comedy inspired by the true story of a humble cop who leaves a $2 million tip to a hard-luck waitress.

Charlie Lang (Cage) is a neighborhood cop with a heart of gold – and a money-hungry wife Muriel (Perez) who's always looking for a way to cash in. When she asks Charlie to buy a lottery ticket, he agrees, then impulsively promises half the winnings to a waitress, Yvonne (Fonda). When their numbers hit, the real fun begins, as Muriel learns to live large while Charlie and Yvonne learn to love again. A captivating comedy laced with whirlwind romance, "IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU should happen to everyone!" (Joel Siegel, Good Morning America)

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My Thoughts:

This is a film I haven't seen in many years. And it was even better then I remembered it being. Nicolas Cage is pretty hit and miss for me... but I thought he was great in this one. A feel good movie which apparently is based off a true story. Definitely one I would recommend.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 16, 2017, 06:55:15 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/I0/I0ED73DD1333FE0C7f.jpg)      Sister Act: 20th Anniversary Edition (1992/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105417/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sister_Act) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAsJxAZl558) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Touchstone Home Entertainment, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States)
Director:Emile Ardolino
Writing:Joseph Howard (Writer)
Length:100 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles:English, Spanish

Stars:
Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris
Maggie Smith as Mother Superior
Kathy Najimy as Mary Patrick
Wendy Makkena as Mary Robert
Mary Wickes as Mary Lazarus

Plot:
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of a comedy classic that packed pews everywhere, Disney proudly presents a special 2-movie collection, featuring Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit, for the first time ever on Blu-ray!

Academy Award® winner Whoopi Goldberg (Best Actress In A Supporting Role, Ghost 1990) stars as a sassy lounge singer forced to hide from the mob in the last place anyone would ever look for her – a convent – where her fun-loving attitude turns the nuns' tone-deaf choir into a soulful chorus of swingin' singin' sisters. In the sidesplitting sequel, Whoopi is back for another hilarious adventure as Sister Mary Clarence spreads the gift of music and the power of laughter at an inner-city school.

Harvey Keitel and Kathy Najimy join a heavenly cast in these habit-forming comedies busting with '60s Motown hits. Relive all the fun and irresistible music of both movies with a stunning state-of-the-art digital restoration!

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My Thoughts:

This is one I haven't seen since the '90s... I feel it held up well. I enjoyed it quite a bit. This one has quite a but if laughs. I am glad I finally added it to my collection.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 21, 2017, 09:00:25 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/82/826663159516f.jpg)      The People Under the Stairs: Collector's Edition (1991/United States)
IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105121/) |Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_People_Under_the_Stairs) |Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIzkq6vau6Y) |
(http://www.invelos.com/images/BluRayLogo.png)Shout! Factory, Scream Factory (United States)
Director:Wes Craven
Writing:Wes Craven (Writer)
Length:102 min.
Video:Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio:English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:English

Stars:
Brandon Adams as Fool
Everett McGill as Man
Wendy Robie as Woman
A. J. Langer [A.J. Langer] as Alice
Ving Rhames as Leroy

Plot:
Wes Craven, the director of A Nightmare on Elm Street and Scream, takes you on a terrifying journey inside the most demented house on the street. Trapped inside a fortified home owned by a mysterious couple, a young boy is suddenly thrust into a nightmare.

The boy quickly learns the true nature of the house's homicidal inhabitants and the secret creautres hidden deep within the house.

Starring Everett McGill (Twin Peaks, Dune), Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Brandon Adams (The Mighty Ducks), Ving Rhames (Piranha 3D, Mission: Impossible), A.J. Langer (Escape From L.A.) and Sean Whalen (Rob Zombie's Halloween II, Hatchet III), The People Under The Stairs will grab you when you least expect it... and never let go.

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My Thoughts:

This is the first time I watched this movie in quite a while. This is a bit of a weird movie, I grant you... but it is one that I enjoyed quite a bit. The couple in this movie is so over the top it isn't even funny. But it is entertaining to say the least. I really liked the kid that played the 13yr old boy nicknamed Fool that takes on this strange and sadistic couple to save his family... and then going back to save the other kids he met that the couple has trapped in the house. This is not what I would call a gory movie... but some of the things seen here is a bit on the bloody side. Not to mention things a little hard to look at... like "Daddy" in full leather fetish gear trying to hunt down Fool. Over-all it is a movie I enjoyed quite a bit. Glad I finally got around to watching it again.

This blu-ray release makes for a nice upgrade... especially considering there was no extras what so ever on the DVD release.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on June 27, 2017, 06:06:58 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/08/084296406043f.jpg)      Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1969/)

(http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Gemstone Entertainment (United States)
Director:Tulio Demicheli
Writing:Jacinto Molina [Jacinto Molina Alavarez] (Writer)
Length:77 min.
Video:Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio:English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles:Trivia

Stars:
Michael Rennie as Dr. Odo Warnoff
Karin Dor as Maleva Kerstein
Craig Hill as Inspector Tobermann
Patty Shepard as Lisa
Ángel Del Pozo as Kirian

Plot:
When top scientists simultaneously die in separate automobile accidents, fiendish alien visitors invade their bodies. The aliens, using their own knowledge and the scientists intellect, devise a diabolical, world threatening plot to resurrect great monsters including Frankenstein, The Mummy, Dracula and The Werewolf for the building of a vicious army to conquer the human race. Suspense mounts when the conspiracy goes awry as the monsters turn their evil action against each other. Failure comes fast and furious as the alien empire explodes in total devastation bringing an end to this terrifying science fiction thriller.

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My Thoughts:

Not that I am really surprised, But this one had trouble keeping my attention. Story is lacking... I really didn't care about any of the characters... and some of the film was so dark I couldn't make out what was going on. The one thing it has going for it is that it is a short film. The quality of the DVD is lacking as well. Felt like I was watching a cheap VHS tape.

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Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on August 01, 2017, 05:24:03 PM
From True Story Marathon:
 
1980 - Coal Miner's Daughter
Title: Re: Within My Lifetime: 2017 Edition
Post by: addicted2dvd on September 28, 2017, 12:11:22 AM
From the What Movies I Been Watching thread...

1975 - The Apple Dumpling Gang