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The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, a review by addicted2dvd

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex (2013/United States) Wikipedia |IMDb |Trailer | Disney DVD (United States) Director: Alex vs. AlexVictor Gonzalez, Who Will Be The Family Wizard?Victor Gonzalez Writing: Alex vs. AlexTodd J. Greenwald (Created By), Ben Montanio (Writer), Vince Cheung (Writer), David Berendsen (Writer), Who Will Be The Family Wizard?Todd J. Greenwald (Created By), Vince Cheung (Writer), Ben Montanio (Writer), Todd J. Greenwald (Writer) Length: 59 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Alex vs. AlexSelena Gomez as Alex Russo
Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
Gregg Sulkin as Mason

Plot:
Winning Was Just The Beginning!
Superstar Selena Gomez conjures up an adventure in Disney Channel's most eagerly anticipated, full-length special event: The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex.
On the eve of a planned family reunion in Italy, newly crowned Family Wizard Alex Russo (Gomez) is torn between living up to her new responsibilities...and totally living it up, thanks to magic. Frustrated, Alex casts a spell to banish her selfish impulses and accidentally creates an evil doppelganger!. Now the fate of the world hangs in the balance - atop the Leaning Tower of Pisa - as "Good Alex" and "Bad Alex" fce off in the ultiamte wizard showdown. Packed with humor, suspense, and amazing special effects, this must-own event is fun for everyone!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Bonus Episode: Who Will Be the Family Wizard?

I like the way they did this DVD... because not only is the reunion film on this disc, but also the 2 part series finale to remind us what happened at the end of the series.

 As for the film itself, once again we enjoyed every minute of it. The entire Russo family returns except for one. That being older brother Justin. Once again this is a fun story for the entire family. But I recommend watching the series before watching the films.



(From August Movie Marathon: Disney Channel Original Movies on August 9th, 2016)

The Muppet Christmas Carol, a review by Danae Cassandra

The Muppet Christmas Carol

Year of Release:  1992
Starring:  Michael Caine, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, The Great Gonzo, Rizzo the Rat
Directed By:  Brian Henson
Genre:  Comedy, Drama

Overview:My Thoughts:
I love A Christmas Carol, and I remembered enjoying the Muppets years ago, so I thought I'd pick this up this year, making this the sixth version of Dickens story in my collection.  I'm very glad I did too.  While this doesn't top my favorite version of the story (that would be the 1951 film with Alastair Sim), I think this might be my second favorite.  I loved Michael Caine's performance as Scrooge.  He did a wonderful job in the character and her really brought a lot of believably to Scrooge's transformation and redemption.  Kermit makes a great Bob Cratchet and the rest of the Muppets add a lot of charm to the film.  Given VirtualScot's posts about it over at Invelos we chose to watch the fullscreen version (which includes the song "When Love is Gone") and I'm very glad we did.  I really feel the song adds a lot to the film and Scrooge's character and it was a shame to cut it.  Great film, recommended for anyone looking for a good Christmas film for the whole family.

Bechdel Test:  Fail

Overall:  4/5


(From Danae's Yuletide Marathon on December 18th, 2012)

Tom's Random Star Trek Reviews, a review by Tom

TNG 4.20 QPid
Writer: Ira Steven Behr (Screenwriter), Randee Russell (Original Material By), Ira Steven Behr (Original Material By)
Director: Cliff Bole
Cast: Patrick Stewart (Capt. Jean-Luc Picard), Jonathan Frakes (Cmdr. William Riker), LeVar Burton (Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge), Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf), Gates McFadden (Dr. Beverly Crusher), Marina Sirtis (Counselor Deanna Troi), Brent Spiner (Lt. Commander Data), Jennifer Hetrick (Vash), Clive Revill (Sir Guy), John de Lancie (Q), Joi Staton (Servant)

In this episode Q seems more like a prankster. I like the beginning of the episode, where the crew gets to know Vash and that the captain seemed to have had more fun at his last vacation than he let on.
But once they were are in Q's recreation Sherwood Forrest, this episode becomes boring and slightly ridiculous. There are some fun moments though like Worf trashing Geordi's instrument or his "I am not a merry man!" proclamation.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Star Trek Reviews on October 10th, 2009)