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Australia, a review by Rich

Australia



Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman join forces with visionary director Baz Luhrmann in Australia, an epic and romantic action adventure set on the brink of World War II. When an English aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) travels to this faraway continent, she meets rough-hewn cattle driver (Hugh Jackman) and an enchanting aboriginal child (Brandon Walters). This unlikely trio joins forces and embarks on a transforming journey, driving a herd of cattle across hundreds of miles of the world's most beautiful, yet unforgiving, terrain. When their world is torn apart by powerful enemies, they must try to find each other amidst the bombing of the city of Darwin by the Japanese forces that attacked Pearl Harbor. With this new film, director Baz Luhrmann is painting on a vast canvas, creating a cinematic experience that brings together comedy, romance, drama, adventure and spectacle.

An epic film but seriously in need of a trim. At Slightly under 3 hours, it becomes hard work to sit through, and it could have comfortably had some narrative cutting without affecting the storyline. Nicole Kidman's upper class English lady act is enjoyable, and Jackman is just ok as Drover. The real star of the show is the Aboriginal boy they foster, Nullah played by Brandon Walters, who was absolutely terrific.
This is a very well directed film with startling scenery. However, it felt like 2 films sewn together, and at times the movie drifts into some very dull and unnecessary plot diversions. It isn't quite a 'blockbuster', but the portrayal of how Westerners treated Aboriginees in those days (right up to the early 70's) is probably the most frank and honest I have seen before.
 

(From Riches Random Reviews on May 27th, 2009)

The Wolf Man (1941), a review by Tom

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The Wolf Man (1941/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Universal Pictures (United Kingdom) Director: George Waggner Writing: Curt Siodmak (Screenwriter) Length: 70 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio 1, French: DTS 1, Italian: DTS 1, German: DTS 1, Spanish: DTS 1, Commentary: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: Danish, English, French, German, Finnish, Italian, Commentary, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish

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Stars:
Claude Rains as Sir John Talbot
Warren William as Dr. Lloyd
Ralph Bellamy as Colonel Montford
Patric Knowles as Frank Andrews
Bela Lugosi as Bela

Plot:
Featuring a heartbreaking performance by Lon Chaney Jr, this story of a cursed man who transforms into a deadly werewolf has not only become a masterpiece of the horror genre, but of all time.

Awards:
Nominated:

AFI (1941)		100 Years... 100 Thrills (2001)
AFI (1941)		100 Years... 25 Scores (2005) (Hans J. Salter, Charles Previn)

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Commentary
• Trailers
• Photo Gallery
• Featurettes
• Bonus Trailers

I was quite bored by this movie. Sadly it didn't really keep my attention.

Rating:

(From Tom's 2013 Horror Marathon on October 20th, 2013)

Grey's Anatomy Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

1. A Change Is Gonna Come
Meredith and Cristina return from Cristina's honeymoon to find that Burke is long gone. Izzie, Alex, Meredith and Cristina start their first day as residents, each with their own set of interns. Among the interns are George, who is repeating his internship after failing the exam, and Lexie, Meredith's half-sister. Meanwhile, Derek begins to look elsewhere after his relationship with Meredith hits an emotional impasse; Bailey grapples with the fact that her former interns now report to Callie, the new Chief Resident; and Richard returns to his position as Chief of Surgery.

My Thoughts:
It is so good to see new episodes again! and WTF! Is Dr. Burke gone from the show!?!? He was one of my favorite characters! I really like the advancements in the storyline of the doctor's private lives... but the medical cases could have been better.

My Rating:

2. Love/Addiction
The interns and residents treat victims of an apartment complex explosion as Alex looks into the cause of the devastating accident. Mama Burke arrives at Seattle Grace to pick up the rest of Burke's personal things while Cristina trades wedding gifts for surgeries. Meanwhile, Lexie tries to talk to Meredith, who is less than willing to do so; Callie deals with the stress of being Chief Resident; and Bailey tries to figure out what to do with her excess leadership skills.

My Thoughts:
Much like the last episode this one is a good continuation of the doctor's personal lives... but the medical cases leaves some to be desired. I really didn't care much about the people from the apartment explosion.

My Rating:

3. Let The Truth Sting
The new interns are in awe of fellow intern George's skill level, and Lexie tries to keep his "repeater" status secret. Meredith comes to Lexie's aide when Lexie is faced with her first emergency situation. The Chief and Sloan have to use a radical surgery to save a woman's vocal ability. Meanwhile, George debates telling Callie about his affair with Izzie.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode. I liked both main medical cases this time. and I got a kick out of the new intern... an old gray haired man. I could have went without seeing the needle into the eye socket though. The personal lives of the doctors had some decent advancements as well. Just when I thought Alex was starting to mature and I could start liking the character the old Alex came back out. What an ass!

My Rating:

4. The Heart Of The Matter
Izzie reveals her true feelings for George to one of her and George's friends, and the reaction she receives is not what she expected. Meanwhile, Adele Webber rushes her niece to Seattle Grace; Derek gives Cristina pointers on how to be a better teaching resident; and Norman, the world's oldest intern, misdiagnoses Meredith's patient.

My Thoughts:
Another episode I enjoyed.They are still concentrating more on the personal lives of the doctors then on the medical cases. But the medical cases in the episode was good. Especially since we find out more about the chief's niece... and how she wants to handle her cancer.

My Rating:

(From Grey's Anatomy Marathon on February 6th, 2010)