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Life as We Know It, a review by addicted2dvd

Life as We Know It (2010/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Warner Home Video Director: Greg Berlanti Writing: Ian Deitchman (Writer), Kristin Rusk Robinson (Writer) Length: 114 min. Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sexual Material, Language and Some Drug Content Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Katherine Heigl as Holly Berenson
Josh Duhamel as Eric Messer
Josh Lucas as Sam
SophieAlexis Clagett
Brynn Clagett

Plot:
Holly (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming caterer and Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous first date, all the have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof. Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks, Hayes MacArthur and Jean Smart costar in this tart and tender romantic comedy directed by Greg Berlanti (TV's Brothers & Sisters and Everwood).

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes

When I picked this one up at the library yesterday I thought it was one I never seen before. But it turns out I did see it. Not sure where... probably either through Netflix or on cable. I grabbed it because of Katherine Heigl... as I been a fan of hers since her Roswell days. She was also great on Grey's Anatomy. I really enjoyed this one quite a bit. I found the storyline to be entertaining... and thought everyone in it did a good job. If you never seen this one before I recommend checking it out.



(From What Movies I Been Watching on December 1st, 2013)

Couples Retreat, a review by addicted2dvd

Couples Retreat (2009/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Universal Studios Home Entertainment Director: Peter Billingsley Writing: Jon Favreau (Writer), Vince Vaughn (Writer), Dana Fox (Writer) Length: 114 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Stars:
Vince Vaughn as Dave
Jason Bateman as Jason
Faizon Love as Shane
Jon Favreau as Joey
Malin Akerman as Ronnie
Kristen Bell as Cynthia

Plot:
Vince Vaughn leads an all-star cast in the laugh-out-loud comedy about eight friends whose vacation in paradise is one they'll never forget. Their group-rate vacation comes at a price when they discover that participation in the resort's unconventional couples therapy activities is anything but optional. Co-starring Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell and Malin Akerman, Couples Retreat is a hilarious party in paradise, loaded with laughter and fun!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers

I have caught this film before, it was either on cable or we got the disc from Netflix... not sure which. I picked this one to watch because I have become a fan of Kristen Bell since first seeing her series Veronica Mars. On the other hand... it also has Jason Bateman in it as well. And he is one I never been a fan of. I don't know... not saying he is a terrible actor or anything. Just something about him that has always bugged me.

As for the film itself. I would say no more then average. It is good enough to keep my attention through-out. But that is about it. There is no real laughs here. Nothing all that special.

TV Stars in This Film:
Jason Bateman: Arrested Development, The Hogan Family, Silver Spoons
Kristen Bell: Veronica Mars, House of Lies
Kristin Davis: Sex and the City



(From Weekend Movie Marathon: TV Stars in the Movies on April 19th, 2013)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Season One: Volume One (1983/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia (United States) Length: 710 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles:

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Plot:
Excitement and adventure await those who enter the mystical land of Eternia! Join He-Man and the Masters of the Universe as they battle against Skeletor and his crew of dastardly villains in the greatest adventure ever told!

These first 33 episodes are only the beginning of the most phenomenal stories ever created in animation! Relive the excitement as you enjoy the adventure of the universe's greatest warriors. The power has returned!


He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
1.01 Diamond Ray of Disappearance
Writer: Robby London (Writer)
Director: Lou Zukor
Cast: John Erwin (Prince Adam / He-Man (voice)), John Erwin (Beast Man / Ram Man (voice)), Alan Oppenheimer (Cringer / Battle Cat / Mer-Man (voice)), Alan Oppenheimer (Skeletor (voice)), Linda Gary (The Sorceress (voice)), Linda Gary (Evil-Lyn / Teela / Queen Marlena (voice)), Erik Gunden (King Randor / Orko / Trap Jaw (voice)), Erik Gunden (Tri-Klops / Stratos (voice))

It has been now about 25 years since I became a fan of He-Man. I still enjoy this series and the characters even after all this time. For me this is not a series better left as a nostalgic memory. It still holds up.
And I just love the theme music. I never get tired of it.



Rating:

(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on July 5th, 2011)