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Caught in the Draft, a review by addicted2dvd

Caught in the Draft (1941/United States) Universal Studios (United States) Director: David Butler Writing: Harry Tugend (Story By), Harry Tugend (Screenwriter) Length: 81 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles:

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Stars:
Bob Hope as Don Bolton
Dorothy Lamour as Tony Fairbanks
Lynne Overman as Steve
Eddie Bracken as Bert
Clarence Kolb as Col. Peter Fairbanks

Plot:
Don Bolton (Bob Hope) is a movie star with a phobia about loud noises. Not wanting to give up his career and his easy life, he plans to dodge the military draft by getting married. Don meets the lovely Tony Fairbanks (Dorothy Lamour) when she visits his set with her father, Peter (Clarence Kolb), a colonel, and the two are soon engaged. In an effort to boost Tony's opinion of him, Don pretends to join the army. The ruse backfires, however, and he finds himself actually enlisted.

Extras:

• None

A fun film. Lots of funny situations in this one. Caught in the Draft has 2 of the 3 stars of the "Road to" films. Only Bing Crosby missing. Bob Hope's character here is a lot of fun to watch. The things you will get yourself into for a girl you like!



(From November Movie Marathon: Classic Comedy Greats on November 22nd, 2017)

Mulan, a review by Dragonfire

Honored with legions of critical acclaim, Disney's 36th animated masterpiece magically transforms an ancient Chinese legend into unparalleled fun and adventure that comes along but once every dynasty!

Embraced for her lovable, spirited nature, Mulan is a young girl who doesn't quite fit into her tradition-bound society. When the invading Hun army comes charging over China's Great Wall, Mulan's aging father is ordered to battle! To spare him from harm, Mulan disguises herself as a soldier with a comical, ragtag troop, led by the courageous Captain Shang. Never far away are Mulan's hilarious guardian dragon, Mushu, and lucky cricket, Cri-Kee. But Mulan will need more than razor-sharp wit to defeat the ruthless Hun leader, Shan-Yu. Only by staying true to herself will she bring victory to her country and honor to her family!

Triumphant across all fronts, including unforgettable, chart-topping music and rich Disney animation featuring a spectacular fireworks display, Mulan is in the finest tradition "a total delight!" (Time)

My Thoughts

I saw this in the theater when it first came out and I still enjoy it.  The movie was fun and entertaining, but also had one of the stronger female characters.  I loved Mushu, though some might find him a little too silly or even annoying.  The movie also had some good songs.  I don't think this one has been as popular as some of the other Disney animated movies which is a shame since it is so good.

 

(From Dragonfire: What I've Been Watching on December 29th, 2008)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

Noein: To Your Other Self (2005/Japan) IMDb | Wikipedia (United Kingdom) Length: 604 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78 Audio: Japanese: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Japanese: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English, Spanish

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Plot:Noein
1.01 Blue Snow
Writer: Kazuki Akane (Original Material By), Takahiro Kishida (Original Characters By), English Version)
Director: Kazuki Akane, English Version
Cast: Japanese Cast), Kudo Haruka (Kaminogi Haruka), Fujiko Takimoto (Goto Yu), Saeko Chiba (Hasebe Ai), Nazuka Kaori (Mukai Miho), Kouki Miyata (Fujiwara Isami), Keiji Fujiwara (Kooriyama Kyoji), Sayaka Ohara (Uchida Ryoko), Kazuya Nakai (Karasu), Kohei Kiyasu (Fukuro), Akemi Okamura (Kaminogi Asuka), Atsuko Tanaka (Goto Miyuki), Mai Nakahara (Nijo Yukie), Mai Nakahara (Nijo Yukie), Takako Honda (Kosagi), Daisuke Ono (Operator A), Yasumoto Hiroki (Operator B), Kondo Takayuki (Operator C), Kirii Daisuke (Operator D), English Cast), Melissa Fahn (Kaminogi Haruka), Yuri Lowenthal (Goto Yu), Dorothy Fahn (Hasebe Ai), Lara Cody (Mukai Miho), Bryce Papenbrook (Fujiwara Isami), Richard Epcar (Kooriyama Kyoji), Cindy Robinson (Uchida Ryoko), Crispin Freeman (Karasu), Robert M. Klein (Fukuro), Mona Marshall (Kaminogi Asuka), Ellyn Stern (Goto Miyuki), Cindy Robinson (Nijo Yukie), Steve Kramer (Kosagi), Steve Kramer (Operators)

I have never watched this series before. The pilot is a good start. Though a little on the slow side. The animation is great and it looks like it could be an interesting story.

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(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 14th, 2012)