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Seven Samurai, a review by Rich

Expectations in Japan...



Title: Seven Samurai

Runtime:206
Certificate:NR
Year:1954
Genres:Action, Drama

Plot:A desperate village hires seven samurai to protect it from marauders in this crown jewel of Japanese cinema. No other film so seamlessly weaves philosophy and entertainment, delicate human emotions and relentless action. Featuring Japan's legendary star, the great Toshiro Mifune, Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is an inspired epic, a triumph of art, and an unforgettable three-hour ride.

My Review:
Ok, this was my second viewing of the film, I was all set-up for the marathon knowing the immense length of the production, and with expectations I would enjoy this more than when I watched it some years ago at a friends.
Nope - I still only see this as an average film.  I don't get all the hype?  Just appears now like film buff BS.
Unrealistic acting, false wigs so clear to see on a bigger screen, did I miss a really good swordplay fight scene whilst comatose, all they seemed to do is shout at each other the whole film??
Unless you have a beard, wear cordrouys and jackets with patches on the elbows, and wish to pretend you are cultured, I would miss this one.


(From Around the World in 80 DVD's on March 7th, 2008)

Star Wars IV: A New Hope, a review by addicted2dvd

Star Wars IV: A New Hope: Widescreen (1977/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Director: George Lucas Writing: George Lucas (Writer) Length: 125 min. Rating: Rated PG : Sci-Fi Violence and Brief Mild Language Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital EX: 5.1 (Matrixed 6.1), English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround Subtitles: English

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

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

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• DVD-ROM Content
• Closed Captioned
• THX
• THX Optimizer

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



(From What Movies I Been Watching on July 20th, 2013)

"Due South" marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

Manhunt

Another really good episode. I liked the story and I especially liked the guest appearance of Leslie Nielson. He did a fine job. As Tom said... it is a more serious role for him... but yet he still maintains some of the wackiness that we all know and love him for.

Rating:

(From "Due South" marathon on June 28th, 2009)