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Death Proof, a review by addicted2dvd

Death Proof
'DIRECTOR QUENTIN TARANTINO DELIVERS' an adrenaline shot to the heart with 'Death Proof', a "tribute to balls-out pedal-to-the-metal car chases" (Pete Hammond, 'Maxim'). Featuring exhilarating high-speed action, jaw-dropping stunts, and some of the most quotable lines since 'Pulp Fiction', 'Death Proof' "goes faster, and funnier, than you thought possible...and then it goes further" (Ty Burr, 'Boston Globe'). Kurt Russell stars as a sociopathic stuntman whose taste for stalking sexy young ladies gets him into big trouble when he tangles with the wrong gang of badass babes. Their confrontation escalates into a hair-raising, 18-minute automotive duel with one of the girls strapped to the hood of a thundering Dodge Challenger that "earns a place of honor among the great movie car chases" (Scott Foundas, 'LA Weekly').

My Thoughts:
This is one of the movies a friend of mine gave me because she didn't like it. In this case I see where she is coming from. The style of the movie itself did not impress me. In my personal opinion the movie was pretty much a snore-fest till the ending.The only good parts in this movie was the car chase scenes. And unfortunately there was not enough of them to save the movie.

I was thrilled to see that Rose McGowan was in the movie (though she does not look good as a bleached blond) but her part in the movie was just so small even her appearance was not that much of a help. I do have to admit I did get a kick out of the very ending of it.  Unfortunately it takes more then just a good ending to make a good movie. I almost didn't make it to the end to see it.

(From Weekend Movie Marathon 1/18 - 1/20 on January 20th, 2008)

The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl, a review by Tom

Title: The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl
Year: 2005
Director: Robert Rodriguez
Rating: U
Length: 89 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Italian: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: Dutch, English, Hindi, Italian

Stars:
Taylor Lautner
Taylor Dooley
Cayden Boyd
George Lopez
David Arquette
Kristen Davis

Plot:
Another family adventure from the hit-making director of 'Spy Kids', "The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl" is nonstop fun and stars Hollywood favorites David Arquette, Kristin Davis and George Lopez. Everyone always knew that Max had a 'wild' imagination...but no one believed that his wildest creations - a boy raised by watchful great white sharks and a girl with the force of a volcano - were real! Now, these two pint-sized action masters will show Max that even an ordinary kid has what it takes to be extraordinary! Even the smallest dreamers can become the biggest heroes in this entertaining motion picture!

Awards:

Young Artist Awards	2006	Nominated		Taylor Lautner
Young Artist Awards	2006	Nominated		Taylor Dooley

Extras:
Bonus Trailers
Scene Access

A very silly movie. In huge part a total rip-off of "Neverending Story". But it is fun, for what it is. Sharkboy is totally ridiculous, but Lavagirl is an interesting character. Her search for her true nature makes for good character moments (as good as it gets in a film like this). The special effects are below average for the most part, though there are some exceptions.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Reviews on June 26th, 2010)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

12. Calvary
Original Air Date: 2/12/2003
The gang rush to confront Wo-Pang about the missing soul, but he doesn't have it. When they arrive home they find Lilah on the cameras, talking to Angelus about 'taking care of The Beast'. They follow her and discover the information that Wolfram & Hart stole from Lorne's head.

Guest Stars:
Stephanie Romanov
Vladimir Kulich

My Thoughts:
We are really on a role with some excellent episodes! Another one I loved every minute of. Lilah shows back up in this episode. And we also learn who it is that is working with The Beast. And a nice surprise that is.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 17th, 2010)