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May 17, 2024, 11:41:04 AM |  Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within |
Year: 2001
Director: Hironobu Sakaguchi
Cast: Ming-Na, Alec Baldwin, Ving Rhames
Overview: The year is 2065. A meteor has crashed into Earth unleashing millions of alien creatures who roam the earth, decimating field and city alike, threatening to extinguish life itself. Prepare to be spellbound by an amazing woman, the brave individuals at her side and an astouning mission to save the Earth - all in cutting-edge CGI!
Watched: 4th. Sep 2010
My Thoughts: Upon release this film set the benchmark for CGI animation and when I watched the DVD in late 2001 I was blown away. Now rewatching on Blu-ray Disc I find that it is still an enjoyable film with the Blu generally adding to the picture but some bits seem flat. The hair flicking around and other such effects still stood the test but the facial expressions and much of the background seemed to me to be flat in comparison. The dream sequences though appeared a tad sharper especially with the shot from beneath Dr. Aki standing in the puddle.
My Rating: An enjoyable 3
Dave
(From Dave's DVD/Blu-ray Reviews on September 5th, 2010)
Member's Reviews
Spider-Man 3, a review by Tom
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Stars:
Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man/Peter Parker
Kirsten Dunst as Mary Jane Watson
James Franco as New Goblin/Harry Osborn
Thomas Haden Church as Sandman/Flint Marko
Topher Grace as Venom/Eddie Brock
Awards:
Won:
| BMI Film & TV Music Awards (2008) | BMI Film Music Award (Christopher Young) | |
| Scream Awards (2007) | Best Superhero (Tobey Maguire) |
| Annie Awards (2007) | Individual Achievment - Animated Effects (Ryan Laney) | |
| BAFTA (2007) | Special Visual Effects (Scott Stokdyk, Peter Nofz, Spencer Cook, John Frazier) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2008) | Best Fight (Tobey Maguire, James Franco) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2008) | Best Villain (Topher Grace) | |
| National Movie Awards (2007) | Best Family Film | |
| Saturn (2007) | Best Direction (Sam Raimi) | |
| Saturn (2007) | Best Fantasy Film | |
| Saturn (2007) | Best Special Effects (Scott Stokdyk, Peter Nofz, Spencer Cook, John Frazier) | |
| Saturn (2007) | Best Supporting Actor (James Franco) | |
| Scream Awards (2007) | Jump form your seat Scene of the Year ("Spider Man vs. The New Goblin" | |
| Scream Awards (2007) | Most Vile Villian (Thomas Haden Church, Topher Grace) | |
| Scream Awards (2007) | The Ultimate Scream | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie - Action Adventure | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie Actor: Action/Adventure (Tobey Maguire) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie Actress: Action/Adventure (Kirsten Dunst) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie Liplock (Kirsten Dunst, Tobey Maguire) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie Rumble (Tobey Maguire, James Franco, Topher Grace, Thomas Haden Church) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie Villain (Topher Grace) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2007) | Choice Movie: Dance (Tobey Maguire) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2008) | Best Single Visual Effect of the Year (Scott Stokdyk, Terry Clotiaux, Spencer Cook, Doug Bloom (For the birth of Sandman)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2008) | Outstanding Models or Miniatures in a Motion Picture (Ian Hunter, Scott Beverly, Forest Fischer, Ray Moore (For the building/crane destruction miniature and effects)) | |
| Visual Effects Society Awards (2008) | Outstanding Visual Effects in a Visual Effects Driven Motion Picture (Scott Stokdyk, Terry Clotiaux, Peter Nofz, Spencer Cook) |
Extras:
- Bonus Trailers
- Commentary
- Music Videos
- Outtakes
- Photo Gallery
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
When the movie was first released, I was really disappointed with it. Now a few years later I thought I'd give it another chance. It is better than I remembered it being. But it has its major flaws. Biggest of which is the handling of Venom and Peter Parker's affection with the symbiont. I have the feeling it is the director's way of saying "screw you" to the studio executives who insisted to include Venom against the director's wishes.In this movie also Gwen Stacy appears, played by Bryce Dallas Howard. I enjoyed Emma Stone's portayal of her in the new Spider-Man movie much more, though.
Rating:
(From Tom's Random Reviews on July 9th, 2012)
Member's TV Reviews
Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom
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Plot:
Here to cheer are all 22 hilarious Season One episodes (plus bonus features) of the groundbreaking series that won 18 Emmy Awards - including two for Best Comedy Series - during it's outstanding 10-season run. Candice Bergen portrays Murphy Brown, star reporter for Washington DC-based news magazine 'FYI', delivering a performance so funny and dynamic that she earned five of those Emmys as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (including one for this debut season). The colorful 'FYI' crew backs her up, giving everything from romance to friendship, national politics to office politics a zingy comeuppance.
Murphy Brown
1.01 Respect
Writer: Diane English (Writer)
Director: Barnet Kellman
Cast: Candice Bergen (Murphy Brown), Pat Corley (Phil), Faith Ford (Corky Sherwood), Charles Kimbrough (Jim Dial), Robert Pastorelli (Eldin Bernecky), Joe Regalbuto (Frank Fontana), Grant Shaud (Miles Silverberg), Tony Goldwyn (Bobby Powell), Mary Cadorette (Sherry), Kathleen Freeman (Mrs. Caldwell), Charley Lang (Robert), Mark Lonow (Jerry Weiss), John Achorn (Stage Manager)
I only know the first season from this series. None of the others were ever released on DVD. I enjoyed this first episode. Though it is a little dated.
I believe the bar Murphy Brown went to is a redressed Cheers set.
Rating:
(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 10th, 2012)