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Space Warriors, a review by addicted2dvd

Space Warriors (2013/United States) IMDb |Trailer | Director: Sean McNamara Writing: Sean McNamara (Story By), Jeff Phillips (Story By), Ron Bass (Story By), Stan Chervin (Story By), Jim Strain (Story By), Sean McNamara (Screenwriter), Jeff Phillips (Screenwriter), Ron Bass (Screenwriter), Stan Chervin (Screenwriter), Jim Strain (Screenwriter) Length: 93 min. Rating: Rated PG : Mild Thematic Elements and Brief Language Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1 Subtitles: English

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Stars:
Thomas Horn as Jimmy
Josh Lucas as Col. Roy Manley
Mira Sorvino as Sally Hawkins
Dermot Mulroney as Andy Hawkins
Danny Glover as Commander
Ryan Simpkins as Lacey Myers

Plot:
Young whiz kid Jimmy's (Thomas Horn) dreams come true when he gets an invitation to space camp, though he tricks his parents (Dermot Mulroney and Mira Sorvino) in order to attend. While there he gets a chance to compete with other brainiacs under the tutelage of former astronaut, Captain Buck Manley (Josh Lucas). Jimmy and his team of genius misfits are on the fast track to winning the highest honors when Jimmy's parents find out the truth and pull him out of camp. It's only when NASA's Commander Phillips (Danny Glover) needs a fast solution to a real-life disaster that Jimmy gets a chance to redeem himself. But will he be able to keep his cool under immense pressure?

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• Music Videos
• Digital Copy

This is a film I found at Big Lots. I was surprised to find the Blu-ray/DVD Combo for only $3.00! The fact that it was so dirt cheap had me worried it was a real bomb. But even by just reading the overview on the back of the case I thought this could be a good companion piece to SpaceCamp. And the fact that Danny Glover is in it didn't hurt matters. I figured for only $3 it was worth a try. And I must say... I am glad I gave it a chance.... as I really did enjoy every minute of it. It is well worth the time put in to watch this film. I can see myself watching this again before too long as a double feature along with SpaceCamp. If you like SpaceCamp I urge you to give this film a chance. You won't be sorry.



(From Space Warriors on May 4th, 2014)

Jumanji, a review by Dragonfire

When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers, until he is magically transported before the eyes of his friend, Sarah, into the untamed jungles of JUMANJI! 26 years later he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Alan ('ROBIN WILLIAMS') reunites with Sarah ('BONNIE HUNT') and together with Judy ('KIRSTEN DUNST', 'Little Women') and Peter ('BRADLEY PIERCE') tries to outwit the game's powerful forces in this imaginative adventure that combines breathtaking special effects with an enchanting mixture of comedy, magic and thrills.

My Thoughts

I first saw Jumanji back when it was first released..I think I saw it in the theater.  I hadn't seen the movie for a long time when I watched it again this time and I still really enjoyed the movie.  The plot was interesting with having a game come to life and did provide for a fun adventure.  The special effects do look a bit dated now, but I think they have held up well overall.  Certain things about the movie were kind of silly, but I still enjoyed the movie.  Robin Williams and Bonnie Hunt were really good in the parts.  I thought the movie had a decent amount of humor.  It is a good family friendly adventure movie that is worth watching.

 

(From My November Alphabet Marathon on November 18th, 2008)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

At Last the 1948 Show (1967/United Kingdom) IMDb | Wikipedia (United States) Length: 172 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 1 Subtitles:

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Plot:
This historic, wildly silly series triggered a revolution that changed the face of TV comedy forever.

Bursting onto Britain's small screens in an explosion of outrageous and ofter surreal sketches. 'At Last The 1948 Show' featured John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Marty Feldman and Tim Brooke-Taylor. Produced in 1967, this recently discovered collection launched the Monty Python phenomenon and much like the effects of the Beatles on music, the world of comedy has never been the same.

This 2 DVD set features the recently discovered 5 episodes of the classic 'At Last The 1948 Show' series and a Comedy Family Tree poster booklet.

At Last the 1948 Show
1.01 Episode 1
Writer: Tim Brooke-Taylor (Writer), John Cleese (Writer), Graham Chapman (Writer), Marty Feldman (Writer)
Director: Ian Fordyce
Cast: Tim Brooke-Taylor), John Cleese), Graham Chapman), Marty Feldman), Aimi Macdonald), Jo Kendall), Dick Vosburgh), Barry Cryer), Dick Holmes)

An early show with John Cleese and Graham Chapman. I think it's only worth to check it out for curiosity sake. Though I only can base my opinion on this first episode. It's the first time that I ever saw any of them. This set has been in my unwatched pile for five years now.

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(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on March 26th, 2011)