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Soul Surfer, a review by addicted2dvd

Soul Surfer (2011/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Sean McNamara Writing: Bethany Hamilton (Original Material By), Sheryl Berk (Original Material By), Rick Bundschuh (Original Material By), Sean McNamara (Story By), Deborah Schwartz (Story By), Michael Berk (Story By), Matt R. Allen (Story By), Caleb Wilson (Story By), Brad Gann (Story By), Sean McNamara (Screenwriter), Deborah Schwartz (Screenwriter), Douglas Schwartz (Screenwriter), Michael Berk (Screenwriter) Length: 106 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Portuguese: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

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Stars:
AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton
Helen Hunt (1963) as Cheri Hamilton
Dennis Quaid as Tom Hamilton
Carrie Underwood as Sarah Hill
Kevin Sorbo as Holt Blanchard

Plot:
Soul Surfer is the incredible true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany's feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• BD-Live

I find this to be an amazing true story. The setting is gorgeous and the characters are great. While this is a faith film... I do not think it is one that is too preachy. She uses her faith to help her get through this terrible ordeal... but it didn't make me feel like it was being shoved down my throat. If you never seen this film I highly recommend it.



(From July Movie Marathon: Based on a True Story on July 2nd, 2017)

The Honeymooners, a review by KinkyCyborg

Title:The Honeymooners
Year: 2005
Director:
Rating: PG
Length: 89 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Cedric the Entertainer
Mike Epps
Gabrielle Union
Regina Hall
Eric Stoltz

Plot:
Prepare for Non stop fast paced fun when as Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps join with Gabriella Union, Regina Hall and John Leguizamo in this outrageously funny family comedy. Cedric(and sanitation engineer} Norton (Epps)are best friends who always dream of making it big. Their most recent "get rich quick plan" finds the boys out to make their fortune by hiring a dog trainer (Leguizamo) to race their pet Greyhound.

After discovering their savings have been spent on this latest half baked hairbrained idea, their long suffering wives Alice (Union) and Trixie (Hall) finally reach the end of their ropes in this hilarious new spin on a television classic.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes


Lackluster comedy which is a mocking parody of the TV series... Jackie Gleason probably rolled in his grave the first time this aired. It's pretty bad when the funniest bits are to be found in the blooper real.

KC


Rating:

(From KinkyCyborg's Random Reviews 2010 on August 13th, 2010)

My PILOT Marathon, a review by Rich

GREY'S ANATOMY - SERIES ONE - PILOT - A HARD DAY'S NIGHT



Meet Meredith Grey. Daughter of famous surgeon Ellis Grey and currently recovering from a one-night stand. She shoos away her evening's companion, saying she'll be late for her first day of work. She is a first year intern at Seattle Grace Hospital and is working alongside some colorful characters. Cristina Yang is a highly competitive Stanford graduate who befriends Meredith. George O'Malley is a quirky warm hearted man who learns a lesson or two on his first day. Izzie Stevens is a former model who doesn't get any special treatment on her first day. And Alex Karev is an arrogant jerk who misdiagnoses a patient on his first shift. Overseeing them is Miranda Bailey, (not-so-) affectionately dubbed 'The Nazi'. Meredith also gets a surprise when she realizes that her friend from the night before is a co-worker, and even worse, her boss.

At the point of watching, this was winning my poll, and all I can say is thanks guys and gals! 
An excellent way to start a series, characters constructed with belief and artistry, touches of humour, drama and suspense.
This show appears gripping right off the bat. Well written, well acted and crafted to hook the viewer.
The strength of any series for me are the characters, and this is jam packed full of quality roles. George is funny with no idea with the ladies. Meredith a strong main character, and her relationship with Shepard will be interesting to watch develop. Miranda (Hitler) looks like a character I will enjoy watching.
Overall a great start, and is now at the top of my 'must see more' pile.
Only concern is how skinny Ellen Pompeo looks - is she anorexic??







(From My PILOT Marathon on May 18th, 2008)