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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, a review by DJ DoenaMay, 1st William Shatner ... Admiral James T. Kirk Leonard Nimoy ... Captain Spock DeForest Kelley ... Dr. McCoy James Doohan ... Scotty Walter Koenig ... Pavel Chekov George Takei ... Hikaru Sulu Nichelle Nichols ... Cmdr. Uhura Bibi Besch ... Dr. Carol Marcus Merritt Butrick ... Dr. David Marcus Kirstie Alley ... Lt. Saavik Ricardo Montalban ... Khan Judson Earney Scott ... Joachim Weiss Synopsis: The Enterprise has become a teaching ship and Captain Spock is in command. When Admiral Kirk is on inspection and takes the ship for "a tour around the block" they get a disturbing call from Dr. Marcus. Someone is trying to get his hands on the "Genesis" project, a secret research project to create life on lifeless planets. But this Genesis device could also be used as a terrible weapon. And Kirk's enemy is no other than the genetically enhanced Khan. He tried to kill Kirk and take his ship fifteen years ago. My Opinion: Still a great movie. I really liked how they used the fact that space is three-dimensional, a fact that even especially Sci-Fi shows forget too often. I also liked how Khan used quotes from Moby Dick, but replaced some of the places with astronomical locations. Technically he couldn't have this knowledge, he was in stasis and shortly after his defrosting he was banned to Zeti Alpha 5. He also couldn't know that the Klingons have a proverb: "Revenge is a dish best served cold". But I am willing to overlook that because Montalban was awesome when he said it. And I loved those close combat scenes, it reminded me of the old battles between sailing ships. (From DJ Doena's movie watchings 2009 on May 1st, 2009) The Wicker Man, a review by addicted2dvdTitle: The Wicker Man Year: 1973 Director: Robin Hardy Rating: R Length: 88 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: Dolby Digital Mono Subtitles: Stars: Edward Woodward Christopher Lee Diane Cilento Britt Ekland Ingrid Pitt Plot: When a young girl mysteriously disappears, Police Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward of THE EQUALIZER) travels to a remote Scottish island to investigate. But this pastoral community, led by the strange Lord Summerisle (a brilliant performance by the legendary Christopher Lee), is not what it seems as the devout Christian detective soon uncovers a secret society of wanton lust and pagan blasphemy. Can Howie now stop the cult's ultimate sacrifice before he himself comes face-to-face with the horror of THE WICKER MAN? Britt Ekland, Diane Cilento and Ingrid Pitt co-star in this provocative shocker written by Anthony Schaffer (SLEUTH, FRENZY) that fans and critics worldwide still consider a true cult classic and a modern horror masterpiece. This is the acclaimed U.S. theatrical version of THE WICKER MAN, now fully restored from original vault materials for the first time ever. Extras: Scene Access Trailers Featurettes Production Notes Radio Spots My Thoughts: First let me say I appreciate Achim sending this movie to me. But with that said... this movie really wasn't my thing. I found it to be very strange. And there was just too much singing for my taste... and not just singing... but singing for what seems to be no reason. Sure there was the appeal of the scenes of nudity.... but a movie needs more then that. The storyline of the missing girl had possibilities... but the rest of it was so weird that I lost interest in that storyline pretty early. Maybe I just wasn't in the mood for this type of movie and may have better luck at another time. But I just couldn't make it through it this time around. My Rating: Out of a Possible 5 (From Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes on January 24th, 2010) Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvdAngel: Season 1 20. War Zone Original Air Date: 5/9/2000 While working a blackmail case, Angel encounters Charles Gunn, the leader of a gang of street kids battling a nest of vampires who've settled in their neighborhood. Guest Stars: Michele Kelly Maurice Compte Mick Murray Joe Basile David Herman J. August Richards My Thoughts: And we finally meet Charles Gunn... who becomes part of the main cast in season 2. Until I watched this episode again this morning I forgot that Gunn had a sister and what happened to her. This is a good strong episode. I enjoyed it. My Rating: (From Angel Marathon on February 28th, 2010) |