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Batman Begins, a review by addicted2dvd

Batman Begins: Two-Disc Deluxe Edition (2005/United States) Warner Home Video Director: Christopher Nolan Writing: Christopher Nolan (Screenwriter), David S. Goyer (Screenwriter), David S. Goyer (Story By), Bob Kane (Original Characters By) Length: 140 min. Rating: Rated PG-13 : Intense Action Violence, Disturbing Images and Some Thematic Elements Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman
Michael Caine as Alfred
Liam Neeson as Ducard
Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes
Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon
Cillian Murphy as Dr. Jonathan Crane

Plot:
In BATMAN BEGINS, acclaimed director Christopher Nolan explores the origins of the legendary DARK KNIGHT. In the wake of his parents' murders, disillusioned heir BRUCE WAYNE (CHRISTIAN BALE) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. With the help of his trusted butler ALFRED (MICHAEL CAINE), detective JIM GORDON (GARY OLDMAN) and his ally LUCIUS FOX (MORGAN FREEMAN), Wayne returns to GOTHAM CITY and unleashes his alter ego: BATMAN, a masked crusader who uses strength, intellect and an array of high-tech weaponry to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Production Notes
• DVD-ROM Content
• Closed Captioned
• 'Tankman Begins' Spoof

I think they did a wonderful job on this movie I enjoyed every second of it. I especially enjoyed Michael Caine as Alfred and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. I also enjoyed the Scarecrow storyline. Actually I can't think of much of anything I didn't like. It is a long movie.. clocks in at 2hrs and 19min... but you wouldn't know it while watching as time just flies by as you are watching. A great start at rebooting the series.




(From June Marathon: Cast Chain on June 2nd, 2012)

Imagine Me & You, a review by Tom

Imagine Me and You (2005/United Kingdom) IMDb | Wikipedia Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Ol Parker Writing: Ol Parker (Writer) Length: 94 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35, Pan & Scan 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Piper Perabo as Rachel
Lena Headey as Luce
Matthew Goode as Heck
Celia Imrie as Tessa
Anthony Head as Ned

Plot:
Piper Perabo lights up the screen as Rachel, a blushing bride whose perfect nuptials take a surprising turn at the altar: An innocent glance between Rachel and an unexpected wedding guest is all it takes to spark a love-at-first-sight romance with a surprising twist - the object of Rachel's affection is a smart and sensuous...woman! Their shocking romance causes quite a stir amongst her family and friends as Rachel is forced to choose between her husband and the girl of her dreams. Say "I do" to the wonderfully witty film that Cosmopolitan calls "a refreshing romantic comedy!"

Extras:

• Bonus Trailers
• Closed Captioned
• Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Scene Access

This is now the third time that I have watched this movie and I still enjoyed it very much. It has a good cast. Piper Perabo is especially lovely. And so is Lena Headey ("Sarah Connor Chronicles"). The male star of this movie (Matthew Goode) always reminds me of Callum Blue for some reason. I just noticed that he was Adrian Veidt in Watchmen. I have never noticed that before. Anthony Head (Giles on Buffy) does a great performance as a miserable married man.
The story moves along nicely. It is slowly becoming one of my favorite romantic comedies.

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(From Lesbian Movie Marathon on December 6th, 2009)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

The New Adventures of He-Man: Volume One (1989/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia (United States) Length: 710 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles:

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Plot:The New Adventures of He-Man
1.01 A New Beginning
Writer: Jack Olesker (Writer), Jean Chalopin (Created By)
Director: Kazuo Terada
Cast: Don Brown), Gary Chalk), Ted Cole), Tracy Eisner), Mark Hildreth), Anthony Holland), Campbell Lane), Scott McNeil), Doug Parker), Alvin Sanders), Venus Terzo)

I always loved to watch the classic He-Man series. But I never liked the new adventures. Even as a kid I thought the series was stupid, as was the toyline.
The dialog is just horrible in this episode. And the characters are all so stupid. The only thing I found good was, that they showed Adam revealing himself as He-Man to his parents. But even that was handled badly.

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(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 13th, 2012)