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True Grit, a review by Dragonfire

True Grit

My Thoughts

After seeing and enjoying the new version of True Grit, I ended up watching this version.  I actually watched it right after I got home from seeing the 2010 version.  So of course that one was still very fresh in my mind when I watched this one.  The differences stood out to me clearly.  I did like this version too, though I think I like the 2010 version a little more. 

The plot is the same.  There were less surprises for me since I watched it after the newer version, but the movie was still very entertaining.  The plot works well.  The characters are still very entertaining and interesting, though I definitely like Mattie in the 2010 version more.  I think I like Jeff Bridges as Rooster slightly more...not that John Wayne was bad in the part..I just think I liked Bridges a little more. 

Even though both movies have the same plot, somehow this one seems a bit more light hearted.  This version isn't as bleak at times.  While I still like this version, I think the bleaker look and feel of the 2010 version works for the story a little better.   

Overall I really like this movie too, though like I said, I think I like the 2010 slightly better.



I did get a review posted on Epinions.

True Grit (1969)


(From True Grit (1969) on January 19th, 2011)

Sabrina: The Teenage Witch, a review by addicted2dvd

Title: Sabrina: The Teenage Witch
Year: 1995
Director: Tibor Takacs
Rating: PG
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: N/A

Stars:
Melissa Joan Hart
Sherry Miller
Charlene Fernetz
Michelle Beaudoin
Ryan Reynolds
Tobias Mehler

Plot:
It's her 16th birthday, and Sabrina (MELISSA JOAN HART) is feeling a little strange. She just transferred to a new school, moved in with her two otherworldly aunts, and nothing is quite what it seems. Things can only get more complicated when Sabrina learns that she's a real witch. Now, she's got to make friends, memorize spells, and find a way to get a date for the school dance. It'll take a little hocus-pocus and a whole lot of adventure before Sabrina learns to control her powers and find true love.

Extras:
Scene Access
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
I felt like something a little more light hearted this morning. So thought I would watch this TV Movie that originally aired on Showtime... and started the series of the same name. The first thing you notice when watching this movie is that it has different actresses playing the aunts then what the series has. After watching the series for years this was a little on the weird side since there is such differences. The boy that Sabrina likes in this movie is played by a very young Ryan Reynolds. I have become a fan of his since I have seen him in a handful of horror movies. Over-all I enjoyed the movie... was a lot of fun... and it kinda put me in the mood for the series again. No complaints quality wise... looks as good as it did when it first aired. But I do have to complain when it comes to extras... because there was none what so ever!



(From Month Long Birthday Marathon on May 6th, 2011)

"Due South" marathon, a review by Rick

Bird in the Hand
A decent episode. I agree with Tom, if not for Fraser's Dad it would have just been a "meh" episode.

Rating:


The Promise
Again I find myself agreeing with Tom. The episode was a bit boring. There was too much stuff going on. There were so many stories they could have told they ended up not doing well with any of them.

Rating:


(From "Due South" marathon on August 13th, 2009)