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The Losers, a review by Dragonfire

I went to see The Losers on Thursday.  I did think it was going to be like The A-Team based on the previews, but I decided to see it.  The movie is entertaining and works as a mindless action movie.

The movie is based on the Vertigo comic of the same name.  From the research I've done, it seems like the plot has stayed mostly the same, though there are probably changes. 

The plot is fairly straightforward, dealing with a five man elite military team, possibly special forces.  A mission goes badly, and they end up blamed for what happens.  All they know is that someone named Max is involved in what happened.  They decide to make it look like they died and then they start planning how to get back home.  While still in Bolivia, they are approached by Aisha, a woman who wants them to work with her to go after Max in exchange for her getting them back in the country. 

After seeing the movie, I still think it is a lot like The A-Team, though there are some differences.  Even with all the similarities - at least from what I remember from she show since it has been so long since I last saw it, the movie is still entertaining.  People looking for a more original movie will more than likely be disappointed.  Several things happen without making things confusing since most of it is some kind of action or confrontation.  There are several fights, most of which are rather extreme and not realistic.  The action stuff does help to keep things interesting.  The violence isn't that graphic since the movie is rated PG-13.  I'm thinking the comic books might have been more graphic with the violence, and possibly even the language.  There is a bit of a relationship that develops between Aisha and Clay - he is basically in charge of the group.  The sex scenes are limited in what they show, again because of the rating, though Aisha does still show off a lot of skin. 

None of the characters are developed that much.  The motivation for the guys is very clear since they want to get home and then get revenge on Max.  Aisha's motivations are more murky and mysterious for much of the movie.  There is a bit of mystery around Max as well.  All of the cast is fine in their parts, though none of them really stand out in their parts. 

Overall, I enjoyed the movie and think it is worth watching for a decent action movie.



The Losers

(From The Losers on May 11th, 2010)

Young Frankenstein, a review by RossRoy

Original Title: Young Frankenstein Year: 1974 Country: United States Director: Mel Brooks Rating: PG Length: 106 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo Subtitles: English

What they say
Mel Brooks' monstrously crazy tribute to Mary Shelley's classic pokes hilarious fun at just about every Frankenstein movie ever made. Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein (GENE WILDER) soon discovers the scientist's step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life.

My Thoughts
What can I say that has not already been said about this movie?

Gene Wilder is magnificent here as Dr. Fronkensteen . Actually, the whole cast is great, and they are having fun, and it shows. The jokes are great, the pacing is well done. It totally works as an homage to the old monster movies, mostly Frankenstein of course. So many great moments. This is one of my favorite comedy.

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Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Well, dear, are you ready?
Inga: Yes, Doctor.
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Elevate me.
Inga: Now? Right here?
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: Yes, yes, raise the platform.
Inga: Oh. Ze platform. Oh, zat, yah, yah... . yes.
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[Frankenstein, Igor and Inga in front of HUGE castle doors]
Dr. Frederick Frankenstein: What knockers.
Inga: Oh, thank you doctor.
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(From RossRoy's Random Viewings on October 2nd, 2008)

Ghost Whisperer: The Complete First Season, a review by addicted2dvd

Ghost Whisperer: The Complete First Season IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer/Intro | Melinda Gordon (Jennifer Love Hewitt) is a young newlywed with the unique gift to communicate with spirits of people who have died - a talent that was inherited from her grandmother. The dead seek out Melinda's ability to help them relay significant messages and information to the living. Despite her fear, compassion compels her to help these earthbound spirits cross over by completing their unfinished business with the living. Relive these amazing journeys in all 22 first-season episodes. Episodes: 1. Pilot 2. The Crossing 3. Ghost, Interrupted 4. Mended Hearts 5. Lost Boys 6. Homecoming 7. Hope and Mercy 8. On the Wings of a Dove 9. Voices 10. Ghost Bride 11. Shadow Boxer 12. Undead Comic 13. Friendly Neighborhood Ghost 14. Last Execution 15. Melinda's First Ghost 16. Dead Man's Ridge 17. Demon Child 18. Miss Fortune 19. Fury 20. The Vanishing 21. Free Fall 22. The One

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Stars:
Jennifer Love Hewitt as Melinda Gordon
Aisha Tyler as Andrea Moreno
David Conrad as Jim Clancy

Extras:

• Audio Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers
• Closed Captioned

This is the series that made me a fan of Jennifer Love Hewitt. I think she was just fantastic in this series. As was Aisha Tyler and David Conrad. This first season stuck more to the drama... it isn't until later seasons that they explored the more spooky storylines such a series can do. I really enjoyed most all the episodes in this season. And the season ends with a bang. Though I must admit the big surprise they had for the end of the first season I seen coming from a mile away. Even the first time I saw the 2 part season finale when it originally aired I told my whole family what I thought (as the whole family loved this show from the start) in part one of the finale. They all thought I was nuts... but at the end of part two they all seen I was right. If you never seen this series before I definitely highly recommend it. Some of my favorite episodes from the first season...

- Pilot
- Lost Boys
- Melinda's First Ghost
- Free Fall
- The One



(From Addicted2dvd's Random TV Series Watched on November 24th, 2013)