Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2011, 10:09:51 PM
14 Days of Romance Marathon
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What with February 14th (Valentine's Day) quickly coming upon us... this year I thought I would take this opportunity to watch 14 days of Romantic Movies and Valentine's Day Episodes of TV Series. So starting TOMORROW (2/06/11) I will begin this marathon! Movie wise I plan to concentrate mostly on Romantic Comedies... but any romance movies will be allowed. So for the next two weeks I will be watching people fall in love till I am ready to puke! :puke:
Movies I could Choose From:
Titles in Italic I never seen before. So if you see one that shouldn't be included please let me know!
- 13 Going on 30
Once again... the above movies was listed in profiler as Romance in the genre. There is many I never seen... as well as many I seen but not in a very long time. So if there is any above that should be taken off the list please let me know! Valentine Day Episodes:
I believe there is plenty there to keep me busy for a couple weeks? What do you think? As always... feel free to request reviews and I will try to get to them before the marathon is over. And remember... if something in that list don't belong... let me know! |
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 05, 2011, 10:20:20 PM
- American Pie
- American Pie 2
- Braveheart
- Bugsy
- Conspiracy Theory
- EDtv
- Entrapment
- A Knight's Tale
- Legends of the Fall
- Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
- The Musketeer
- Solaris
- Wolf
Of course the main plot don't have to be Romance... but I do feel it has to be a big part of the story. Thoughts? Do the above fit in this marathon?
Post by: Achim on February 06, 2011, 04:23:03 AM
So for me some of those would still count as romance.
So, I'd say
A Knight's Tale
ThevMusketeer
can apply either way and
Entrapment
Wolf can be considered under my additional "rule". I haven't seen all of the others on the list, but personallynI wouldn't count any of those as romance.
Post by: Jimmy on February 06, 2011, 04:33:20 AM
BTW too bad you don't have this one since it's one of the best romantic movie I've ever seen
This is one also a good one, but you don't have it also
I can be in a romantic mood sometimes, but for 2 weeks :bash:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 03:07:45 PM
Title: See Jane Date
Year: 2003
Director: Robert Berlinger
Rating: NR
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: N/A
Stars:
Charisma Carpenter
David Lipper
Joshua Malina
Evan Marriott
Cameron Mathison
Eddie McClintock
Plot:
Featuring Antonio Sabato Jr. (TV's Melrose Place) and Evan Marriott (TV's Joe Millionaire), See Jane Date is a hilarious romantic comedy that will resonate with anyone who's ever vowed never to fall in love again—but couldn't help it if they did!
Jane Grant (Charisma Carpenter, TV's Angel, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) has just received an invitation to her younger cousin's wedding, and it is engraved with two of the most dreaded words a perpetually available single can encounter: "plus guest." Come wedding day, Jane had better deliver. After all, she's already told everyone, including her meddlesome Aunt Ina (Linda Dano, TV's General Hospital) and now-famous high school nemesis Natasha Nutley (Holly Marie Combs, TV's Charmed) that she's in a serious relationship. Now Jane has two months to find a guy to fit the lie, and save face. If the series of miserable set-ups orchestrated by her well meaning best friends Eloise (Rachelle Lefevre, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind) and Amanda (Sadie LeBlanc, Get Over It) are any indication, Jane's in for big trouble. From first date to blind date, from double-date to last date, the match game is on—and with millions of men to pick from, Jane is sure to find Mr. Right, right?
Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I originally blind bought this movie for my love of 2 of the actresses in this movie. Holly Marie Combs (Charmed) and Charisma Carpenter (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel). As it says above... this is a made for TV movie.... one that While it was a slow start... once I started to get into it turns out to be a movie I really enjoyed. It was fun seeing these 2 actresses in a non-supernatural role. Unfortunately this DVD has no movie related extras what so ever.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Tom on February 06, 2011, 03:45:33 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 05:33:34 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 06:11:40 PM
Title: Return to Me
Year: 2000
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Rating: PG
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
David Duchovny
Minnie Driver
Carroll O'Connor
Robert Loggia
Bonnie Hunt
David Alan Grier
Plot:
Who knew that when he ordered the special, he'd get the dish of his life? David Duchovny ("The 'X'-Files") and Minnie Driver (Good Will Hunting) ignite sparks in this "warm-hearted winner" (Jeff Craig, Sixty Second Preview) about a widower and a waitress who meet and fall in love. Featuring an incredible all-star cast, this hilarious romantic comedy delivers a lot of laughs, tears and joys that will make your spirits soar.
It took a lot of coaxing to get Bob (Duchovny), a recently widowed architect, to go on a blind date at a quirky Irish-Italian eatery. Once there, he's smitten instantly...not with his date, but with the sharp-witted waitress, Grace (Driver). With unsolicited help from Grace's match-making Grandfather (Carroll O'Connor), Bob asks her out. And as their relationship blossoms, everything seems to be going great, until an unbelievable truth is revealed...one that could easily break both of their hearts for good.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Deleted Scenes
Music Videos
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This one has some good cast in it... so I was looking forward to checking it out. But what I didn't realize until I was a good half way through the movie is that this is a movie I caught a very small part of years ago at a relative's house but never knew what it was. They had it on cable when I went and it drew me in pretty quick... but we left shortly after we got there... and I never found out what it was. So not only was this a good movie... it is one I been wanting to see for several years now.
I found this one to be a great story... very moving and fun at the same time. I like how they showed it as the heart being much more then a muscle that pumps blood. That there is something there... something special... something recognizable. This is one I definitely recommend... if you haven't seen this movie before... give it a chance.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Tom on February 06, 2011, 07:14:06 PM
When I put it on my Amazon wishlist, a movie popped up which I do not see in your list: "Only You" with Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.
I really like that movie and I think you would also.
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 08:16:49 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 09:33:02 PM
Title: The Cutting Edge
Year: 1992
Director: Paul M. Glaser
Rating: PG
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Stars:
D. B. Sweeney
Moira Kelly
Roy Dotrice
Terry O'Quinn
Dwier Brown
Chris Benson
Plot:
Moira Kelly (Dangerous Beauty, "The West Wing") and D. B. Sweeney (Roommates, Memphis Belle) star as polar opposites who unite on the ice for a shot at Olympic gold in this inspirational romantic comedy from acclaimed director Paul M. Glaser (The Running Man). Brimming with wit, charm and plenty of breathtaking sports action, The Cutting Edge is a real winner!
She's a rich and refined pairs figure skater whose prima donna attitude has her skating solo. He's a brash, blue-collar hockey champion with a new injury and no future. With nothing in common but their dream of reaching the Olympics, Kate and Doug are each other's last resort. Reluctantly, they join forces, but its not long before the barbs — and sparks — start flying as the unlikely pair skate towards the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance at a medal...and a chance at love.
Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
Pretty good movie... but I didn't care for it as much as the last couple I watched. Big difference from the last movie I watched. In the last movie it was love at first sight... but in this one... not so much. They started out the movie hating each other... then they skated around (pardon the pun) their feelings for each other for most of the movie. So much so in fact that I feel a little guilty watching it for this marathon. But as I said... a pretty good movie. I can see myself watching it again. It will be a while before I do though.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 11:07:36 PM
Is this only an excuse to watch your Sandra Bullock's movies :tease:
Can you believe it... first day done with movies... and not a single Sandra Bullock movie? :tease:
Post by: Najemikon on February 06, 2011, 11:13:19 PM
It don't look like I will be getting to another movie today... Maybe a Valentine episode or two.Is this only an excuse to watch your Sandra Bullock's movies :tease:
Can you believe it... first day done with movies... and not a single Sandra Bullock movie? :tease:
Yeah, but you were thinking about Bullock while you were with Driver... :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 11:27:30 PM
Post by: DJ Doena on February 06, 2011, 11:30:14 PM
I plead the 5th! :-[ :bag:
You can't. This forum runs on a german webhoster. :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 06, 2011, 11:55:36 PM
Post by: Achim on February 07, 2011, 08:13:52 AM
Pete, I guess the ood part will be how much more you enjoy the next horror after this :laugh:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 07, 2011, 01:57:32 PM
I know 2 weeks may be a bit much... but the idea popped in my head and I just had to try it. :P
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 07, 2011, 02:00:11 PM
- Blood & Chocolate (werewolf pack)
- Twilight (Vampires)
- Zombie Honeymoon (Zombies... duh!)
:laugh:
Post by: hal9g on February 07, 2011, 05:37:31 PM
I feel very awkward opening this thread. Pete the über-horror-fan setting out to watch two weeks worth of romantic films seems odd (*shudders*). To be clear, just like Jimmy pointed out, it's not about the romantic films, it's about doing two weeks of them! :stars:
Pete, I guess the ood part will be how much more you enjoy the next horror after this :laugh:
Next thing you know, he'll be scheduling a "musicals" marathon! :whistle:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 07, 2011, 05:39:38 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 07, 2011, 09:23:54 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543386346f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Complete Second Season THE CHOSEN ONE HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN... Now you can own the entire second season of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. All 22 classic episodes are available for the first time in this exclusive 6-disc collector's edition. From "When She Was Bad," "Surprise" and "Innocence," to "Passion" and "Becoming, Part One" and "Becoming, Part Two," these Season Two episodes are a must for every true Buffy fan Episode Watched: Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered Due to a love spell gone awry, all the women in Sunnydale find themselves attracted to Xander. All women, that is, with the exception of Cordelia. |
My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one. I thought it was a fun way for the show to do a Valentine's Day episode. Definitely good for a few laughs.
My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 08, 2011, 07:32:22 PM
Title: The Lost Valentine
Year: 2011
Director: Darnell Martin
Stars:
Jennifer Love Hewit
Sean Faris
Betty White
Billy Magnussen
Gil Gerard
Plot:
Based on the novel, The Last Valentine, by James Michael Pratt. A young and cynical female journalist learns love may transcend trials and time as she discovers a story that will change her life forever. When war separates lovers on their wedding anniversary Feb. 14, 1944 at LA Union Train Station, Navy pilot Neil Thomas makes a promise he isn't sure he can keep - to return to the train station safe by their next anniversary.
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I recorded off TV about a week ago or so. It is a pretty good movie. I did enjoy it. I liked seeing both Betty White and Jennifer Love Hewitt in this one. It is a sweet and touching story. But it did seem a bit slow at times.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Rogmeister on February 08, 2011, 08:22:26 PM
You are right about Hugh Grant... but that is one of the ones I was planning on checking out. Trailer for it looked pretty good. :)
I also liked Notting Hill which I saw in a theater during it's original run. Of course, I consider Julia Roberts the queen of the romantic comedy so you need to see at least one of her films during this run. Maybe one of Meg Ryan's, too? I liked Sleepless In Seattle, too...as well as You've Got Mail. Strangely enough, I still haven't gotten around to watching the first Tom Hanks-Meg Ryan film, Joe Vs. The Volcano :-\
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 08, 2011, 08:27:00 PM
Post by: Sanuye on February 08, 2011, 10:25:33 PM
It's a must see movie!!! It's one of my favorite romantic comedies :)
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 08, 2011, 10:31:56 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 09, 2011, 01:48:00 AM
Title: The Good Witch
Year: 2008
Director: Craig Pryce
Rating: NR
Length: 88 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: N/A
Stars:
Catherine Bell
Chris Potter
Catherine Disher
Peter MacNeill
Allan Royal
Matthew Knight
Plot:
A mysterious, yet charming woman arrives in a small town and causes a stir when people think she is an actual witch. The town's moral committee, lead by the mayor's wife, becomes convinced she is evil and begins a campaign to drive her out of town. This causes much stress to the town sheriff, a struggling widower, who is slowly developing feelings for the woman. As their relationship grows, the woman helps the sheriff's children, as well as several members of the community, face their problems and overcome personal obstacles. But is it common sense or magic that's helping the townfolk? And will they ever be able to accept her as one of their own?
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I saw on cable not all that long ago... along with it's two sequels. And at that time I enjoyed every minute of it. Watching it for the second time today I enjoyed it just as much as the first. I really like the character of Cassandra Nightingale (The Good Witch) and the lovely Catherine Bell did a wonderful job in the role. I couldn't imagine anyone doing it better. If there is anything I didn't care for though... it would be that the ending felt like it was settled a little quickly and easily. But that didn't really take away from the movie for me.
After watching it the first time on Cable I was quick to see if these movies were on DVD. I was thrilled to find this one and ordered it on the next order I made. But unfortunately the two sequels have not been released yet. Hopefully they will be before too long. Also unfortunate is the fact that this DVD release has no extras what so ever.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Achim on February 09, 2011, 05:23:15 AM
Movies I could Choose From:Inspired by the other comments I looked at your list and picked the above as a MUST-SEE for this marathon!
Titles in Italic I never seen before. So if you see one that shouldn't be included please let me know!
- When Harry Met Sally...
Post by: Dragonfire on February 09, 2011, 05:53:15 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 09, 2011, 12:41:29 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 09, 2011, 05:48:32 PM
Title: When Harry Met Sally...: Collector's Edition
Year: 1989
Director: Rob Reiner
Rating: R
Length: 95 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Billy Crystal
Meg Ryan
Carrie Fisher
Bruno Kirby
Steven Ford
Lisa Jane Persky
Plot:
From acclaimed director Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride) comes this "explosively funny" (Newsweek) romantic comedy classic starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. One of the most beloved romances of all time, When Harry Met Sally... is "shimmering [with] intelligence and humor" (Boxoffice) as it exposes "the kind of truth about relationships that hasn't shown up in movies before" (New York)...or since!
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns (Crystal) believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright (Ryan) and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I have heard good things about this movie many times over the years... but this is the first time I am actually seeing it for myself. I went into this one hoping that all the good things I heard wouldn't make my expectations of this one too high. And I must admit I was expecting a little more from it... but even with that said I enjoyed it quite a bit. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal work well together. I didn't get the chance to check out the extras on this disc... so I may just save them for the next time I watch the movie.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 09, 2011, 07:40:16 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/88/883929103300f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Supernatural: The Complete Fifth Season As the Apocalypse grows closer, threatening to turn Earth into a battlefield soaked with human blood, Sam, Dean and Castiel struggle against daunting odds. New foes arise, including the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Old friends depart, consumed by the fearsome wrath of Hell. Through it all, the Winchesters are targeted by demons and angels alike, who warn that each brother has a special and terrible role to play in the coming devastation. This harrowing 6-disc, 22-Episode Season Five follows Sam and Dean on their most terrifying journey yet, one that may lead them to the only ally strong enough to defeat the Devil: God. Episode Watched: My Bloody Valentine Stupid Cupid On Valentines Day, the brothers are out for cherub blood when the laughing love god goes rogue, causing sweethearts to die - and kill - for love. But then a man perishes from a Twinkie gorge-athon and the guys realize something more is going on. |
My Thoughts:
This is a good episode as usual (I always did like this show)... Though it did kinda forget it was a Valentine's day episode about half way through. But what they did do with the Valentine's Day theme was fun... I especially got a laugh on how they did the cupid.
My Rating:
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Post by: Rogmeister on February 10, 2011, 01:53:44 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 10, 2011, 06:46:30 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360453447f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Charmed: The Complete Second Season The Halliwell sisters are back... and they've got "the power of three"! Charmed: The Complete Second Season casts a spell of excitement, adventure and fun as Prue (Shannen Doherty), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Phoebe (Alyssa Milano) continue their journey as modern-day witches. From the intense season opener, when the trio battles an old foe who attempts to render then powerless, to the suspense-filled, and at times very humorous season finale, these beauitiful heroines will have you wish for more. Their foes are stronger, Their powers are growing, and the suypernatural has even more unique ways of disrupting their drama-filled personal lives just when to het it together. Each exciting episode of Charmed: The Complete Second Season continues to work magic that made this critically acclaimed audiencefavorite a force to be reckoned with. Animal Pragmatism When Phoebe's friends use a book of spells to turn animals into men, Phoebe's attempt to reverse the spell goes horribly wrong. |
My Thoughts:
A good episode. I liked how they handled Valentine's Day in this one. The guy that played the pig turned human did put me off a little on how it acted... but I shouldn't complain... as I honestly can't think of a better way to do it. But over all I enjoyed the episode.
My Rating:
Post by: Dragonfire on February 11, 2011, 04:13:52 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 11, 2011, 12:40:02 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 11, 2011, 08:55:10 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360707045f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Charmed: The Complete Seventh Season Follow the Charmed Ones, Phoebe (Alyssa Milano), Piper (Holly Marie Combs) and Paige (Rose McGowan), on their suspenseful adventures of the supernatural! In Charmed: The Complete Seventh Season, the magical Halliwell sisters are called to travel back in time, protect the innocents from the deadly demon Sarpedon, and keep Zankou from claiming the powerful Book of Shadows. join the Charmed Ones in the ultimate battle of impending doom when the almighty Avatars from ancient Egypt plan to vanquish anyone who threatens their Utopian transformation of the world! Charmed: The Complete Seventh Season is filled with pure excitement, romance and mystical thrills The Power of Three has never been better! Episode Watched: Carpe Demon An ex-demon professor candidate for Magic School causes a media frenzy when he falls under a spell that makes him believe that he is Robin Hood and that Phoebe is Maid Marian. |
My Thoughts:
A decent episode... but not a favorite. Valentines Day isn't very obvious in this one... only mentioned in a couple places. I never cared too much for the character of Drake that was introduced in this episode. And the whole Robin Hood thing in this episode... while entertaining the first time you see it. It really don't hold up too well for multiple viewings.
My Rating:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 12, 2011, 01:10:54 PM
Title: When in Rome
Year: 2010
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Rating: PG-13
Length: 91 Min.
Stars:
Kristen Bell
Josh Duhamel
Anjelica Huston
Will Arnett
Jon Heder
Dax Shepard
Plot:
Beth is a young, ambitious New Yorker who is completely unlucky in love. However, on a whirlwind trip to Rome, she impulsively steals some coins from a reputed fountain of love, and is then aggressively pursued by a band of suitors.
My Thoughts:
This is a movie that I just watched on Starz On-Demand. I wanted to watch this one because I been a fan of Kristen Bell since her Veronica Mars days. I enjoyed this one... but I definitely seen better Romantic Comedies. It is a cute idea.. I just think it could have been handled a bit better. Kristen Bell was great in this... and I like that they had Danny DeVito as one of the coin owners. Definitely worth a watch... but don't go in expecting too much.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 13, 2011, 04:57:46 PM
Title: Notting Hill: Collector's Edition
Year: 1999
Director: Roger Michell
Rating: PG-13
Length: 124 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English
Stars:
Julia Roberts
Hugh Grant
Richard McCabe
Rhys Ifans
James Dreyfus
Dylan Moran
Plot:
Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is the world's most famous movie star. Her picture has been plastered on the cover of every magazine, and every time she makes a move, the entire world knows about it.
William Thacker (Hugh Grant) owns a travel bookstore in the quaint neighborhood of Notting Hill. His business is stagnant, he has the roommate from hell and his love life is completely nonexistent.
Then one day, their paths cross and the couple comes to face the ultimate question: can two people fall in love with the whole world watching?
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Production Notes
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
Music Highlights
My Thoughts:
This is the first time I ever seen this movie. This is mainly because I do not care much for Hugh Grant. The guy just bugs me for some reason. But I do like Julia Roberts so I did look a bit forward to it when someone gave me a copy a few months back. I feel this one had a bit of a slow start for me... it took a little bit to get into the story. But once I did... I was completely drawn in. And I found that I enjoyed the movie very much. I found that I still didn't like Hugh Grant. I thought Julia Roberts was fabulous in it. And I found the roommate of Hugh Grant's character to be hilariously idiotic. The movie has some great funny scenes in it... I really enjoyed the part of the movie where William's family first meets Anna Scott. As well as some touching moments... I especially liked how the movie ended... while you knew how it would end... the way in which they did it was excellent. Over-all this movie is definitely worth seeing... I can see myself watching this movie again... despite my dislike for Hugh Grant.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: DJ Doena on February 13, 2011, 07:02:34 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 13, 2011, 07:14:07 PM
Title: Ghost Town
Year: 2008
Director: David Koepp
Rating: PG-13
Length: 102 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Ricky Gervais
Téa Leoni
Greg Kinnear
Plot:
A spirited romantic comedy, Ghost Town is the story of Bertram Pincus (Ricky Gervais), a cranky Manhattan dentist who develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. But, when a smooth-talking ghost (Greg Kinnear) traps Bertram into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen (Téa Leoni), they become entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This one I was looking forward to checking out since it was given to me. I pretty much like anything that has to do with the supernatural. But this one started out a bit slow for me and I worried I wasn't going to be able to get into it. What with the main character being so unlikeable. But as the character grew a bit... the movie itself grew a bit on me. By about two-thirds of the way in I was pretty hooked. Though there is definitely many more romantic comedies I would prefer over this one. But I can see myself watching this one again every now and then.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on February 13, 2011, 07:56:23 PM
Is this only an excuse to watch your Sandra Bullock's movies :tease:
Wow... One week in... And I still haven't watched a single Sandra Bullock movie? What is going on here? :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 13, 2011, 08:40:10 PM
| (http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/02/024543409311f.jpg) | (http://www.invelos.com/images/DVDLogo.png)Picket Fences: Season One Eccentricity defines daily life in Rome, Wisconsin, where the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz is murdered, a student brings a severed hand to school for show-and-tell, and a woman runs over her husband with a steamroller pleading "not guilty by reason of menopause". Sheriff Jimmy Brock has seen it all. Indeed, behind the tidy picket fences of this quirky little town lie all the same problems and prejudices found in the big city, except in a small town everyone seems to know everyone else's business -- or thinks they do! Episode Watched: BE MY VALENTINE Max gets more than she bargained for when she goes undercover to help catch Cupid, a serial killer who murders women he meets through the personals. |
My Thoughts:
While still a little on the preachy side (as this entire series was)... this one isn't quite as bad as most on that. And it has a very good and interesting mystery story of the serial killer. Definitely one of the better episodes of the season.
My Rating:
Post by: Achim on February 14, 2011, 04:46:52 AM
Wow... One week in... And I still haven't watched a single Sandra Bullock movie? What is going on here? :tease:But seriously....what is going on? :stars:
Post by: Dragonfire on February 14, 2011, 05:10:04 AM
;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 14, 2011, 05:13:21 AM
Resistance is futile. (http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2010/042/e/6/Borg_Smiley_by_SilverPixiGirl.png)
Post by: Dragonfire on February 14, 2011, 05:21:36 AM
Oh no....you're becoming a borg.
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 14, 2011, 04:25:41 PM
Outsourced
Outsourced is set in a Mumbai, India call center, where an American novelties company has recently outsourced its order processing. A lone American manages the call center and must explain American popular culture to his employees as he tries to understand Indian culture.
Episode Watched:
The Todd Couple
Todd gives the employees anger management; Asha is taken back when Madhuri receives a gift from a secret admirer.
My Thoughts:
This is a show I only find ok... but I continue to watch it since nothing else is on at the same time. Though I may decide to just drop it here soon as it isn't keeping my interest at all.
My Rating:
Post by: Jimmy on February 14, 2011, 06:01:26 PM
Post by: Tom on February 14, 2011, 06:40:17 PM
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Outsourced
Outsourced is set in a Mumbai, India call center, where an American novelties company has recently outsourced its order processing. A lone American manages the call center and must explain American popular culture to his employees as he tries to understand Indian culture.
Looks like a mixture of The Office with Indian culture shock. Could be interesting. I may have to check it out. I also see that there a movie (romantic comedy) with a similar premise coming out on DVD (UK).
Post by: Najemikon on February 14, 2011, 08:58:30 PM
Post by: Tom on February 14, 2011, 09:18:02 PM
Post by: Najemikon on February 14, 2011, 09:23:11 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 15, 2011, 08:14:34 PM
Post by: Achim on February 16, 2011, 05:12:26 AM
I think I bit off more then I could chew on this marathon. Just barely over a week and already sick of this type of movie. I may add to it yet... or just may say the heck with it. Not sure yet.It was noticable that reviews came trickling in, rather than how they pour in during a horror marathon ;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on February 16, 2011, 12:37:58 PM
Post by: Rogmeister on February 16, 2011, 05:37:47 PM
Post by: Tom on February 16, 2011, 06:23:48 PM
Now I would be just the opposite...I could watch romantic films (especially romantic comedies) ad infinitum and on...but doubt I could watch a week's worth of horror.
Same here.
Post by: Dragonfire on February 17, 2011, 07:50:11 PM
Post by: Jimmy on February 17, 2011, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: Kathy on February 17, 2011, 09:37:22 PM