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The Calcium Kid, a review by Rich

The Calcium Kid





It is difficult not to like this quirky easy-going film. It isn't tremendous by any stretch of the imagination, but it is engaging and good fun, and a pleasant storyline that rambles on in good humour. Bloom is clearly uncomfortable in the role, but does make efforts to convince, and the South London settings make a good backdrop.
A very short film, so a good watch after the pub.
 



(From Riches Random Reviews on April 14th, 2009)

Scooby-Doo, a review by addicted2dvd

Scooby-Doo (2002/United States) Warner Home Video Director: Raja Gosnell Writing: James Gunn (Screenwriter), Craig Titley (Writer), James Gunn (Writer), Joseph Barbera (Original Characters By), William Hanna (Original Characters By) Length: 86 min. Rating: Rated PG : Some Rude Humor, Language and Some Scary Action Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Freddie Prinze, Jr. as Fred
Sarah Michelle Gellar as Daphne
Matthew Lillard as Shaggy
Linda Cardellini as Velma
Rowan Atkinson as Mondavarious
Isla Fisher as Mary Jane

Plot:
Zoinks! Two years after a clash of egos forced Mystery Inc. to close its doors, Scooby-Doo and his clever crime-solving cohorts Fred (FREDDIE PRONZE JR.), Daphne (SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR), Shaggy (MATTHEW LILLARD) and Thelma (LINDA CARDELLINI) are individually summoned to Spooky Island to investigate a series of paranormal incidents at the ultra-hip Spring Break hot spot.

Concerned that his way cool theme park might truly be haunted, Spooky Island owner Emile Mondavarious (ROWAN ATKINSON) tries to reunite those notoriously meddling detectives to solve the mystery before his supernatural secret scares away the college crowds.

Scooby and the gang still have to overcome their personal deffierences and forget everything thay think they know about fake ghouls and phony creatures to crack the case, save themselves and possibly...the world. RUH-ROH!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Production Notes
• Interactive Games
• Music Videos
• DVD-ROM Content
• Closed Captioned

I haven't watched this movie since it was originally released on DVD. That was back in late 2002. I can't believe it is going on 10 years already. I use to watch the Scooby Doo cartoons all the time when I was a kid. I think they did a fine job bringing it to live action. While it is live action, it didn't loose the cartoon feel. I think they did a good job casting the characters.  I especially liked Sarah Michelle Geller as Daphne. Sure, the movie is geared more for the kids... but I think any adult that watched Scooby and the gang during their childhood will enjoy it too. I know I enjoyed it. It is something that brought me back to my childhood, but at the same time something that is modern.

This DVD was in the package I got yesterday. And was glad to be able to watch it again. Unfortunately it is the full screen edition. But I hope to upgrade to the widescreen eventually.




(From What Movies I Been Watching on January 29th, 2012)

Dark Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

1. Designate This
After months of being imprisoned at Manticore, Max has resisted powerful attempts at re-programming and breeding and plans her escape from the genetics lab.

My Thoughts:
This was a good start to another season. I really enjoyed it... though I am not so sure I like the addition of the mutants. I mean it is an ok idea...and it does make sense that they would come out like that when they were first trying to make the soldiers. But I don't know... I preferred it how it was in season 1... without them... other then that... I really enjoyed the episode.

2. Bag 'Em
Manticore sends out a signal ordering all the escapees to return to a site where unbeknownst to them, awaits their death.

My Thoughts:
This was another really good episode. Showing to what extreme Manticore would go to clean up their mess. I did have to wonder though.. the kids were transgenic soldiers... how is it that they were so easily shot down once getting to the bridge? I mean you would have though when they started to shoot they would be able to do something to scatter and fight back.

3. Proof of Purchase
Max and Logan look for Joshua, who is wandering Seattle looking for "Father", the man who created him. Meanwhile, Alec fights ordinary people in an underground club but when later caught by White, he must strike a bargain to kill three transgenics to save his life.

My Thoughts:
Great Episode! I really enjoyed every second of this one. Between Max trying to find and help Joshua and Alec being forced to hunt down other transgenics... this episode was loaded with action.

(From Dark Angel Marathon on September 9th, 2007)