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Die Another Day, a review by Dragonfire

Die Another Day James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) pulls out all the stops to take you on an unforgettable, adrenaline-pumping ride across the globe in this action-filled adventure! From a dark cell in a North Korean prison to the beautiful beaches of Cuba, 007 is on the trail of a diabolical genius who's hellbent on slicing up the earth...literally. Now, it's up to Bond, with the help from a sultry American agent (Halle Berry), to put the evil mastermind's plan on ice. My Thoughts I first saw this one in the theater when it came out.  I know the movie has gotten a lot of flack, but I enjoy it.  I think it works as a fun, entertaining movie, like most of the Bond movies.  Things are different from fairly early in the movie with James being captured and tortured for 14 months.  Even after he is released, things aren't back to normal with him since it is believed that he gave up secrets while being held.  M is planning to send him off and basically retire him and she even tells him that he's not needed anymore.  Obviously that changes as the movie progresses.  James goes off by himself to try to track down a bad guy.  The plot is interesting, though the main bad guy using a satellite is kind of similar to Goldeneye.  It would have been nice if the plot had been a bit more original.  Lots of action turns up throughout the movie, which I expected.  The action scenes are done fine for the most part, though certain things do go over the top.  The idea of an invisible car is kind of cool, but it ends up being more cheesy.  James has always had a car with a lot of unique features and some weapons, but the weapons are way over the top this time, especially for the car the one bad guy drives later in the movie.  The Bond movies have usually featured some more...cutting edge gadget stuff.  Some virtual reality stuff turns up in a few scenes and that does seem kind of...odd.  The DNA stuff being done at the clinic is Cuba seems really bizarre, though the explanation at least sounds somewhat plausible.  The violence isn't too bad, though some things, like the torture stuff, are a bit more extreme.  The characters are fine, though they really don't stand out as memorable additions to the Bond world for the most part.  Jinx is fine, though she really just seems like a female version of James, jumping into bed at a moment's notice.  She is able to take care of herself in dangerous situations though.  Miranda is an interesting character and Roasmund Pike does well with the part.  John Cleese does ok as the new Q, though I do miss Desmond Llewellyn in the part. The movie does have issues, but it is enjoyable overall and worth seeing at least once. I did post a review on Epinions back in 2002 after seeing the movie in the theater. Die Another Day

(From James Bond Marathon on July 3rd, 2010)

Bill Hicks Live, a review by Antares

Bill Hicks Live





Year: 1991
Film Studio:
Genre: Comedy, Television
Length: 175 Min.


Stars
Bill Hicks
Brett Butler (1958)
Eddie Izzard
Richard Jeni
Jay Leno (1950)
David Letterman
Thea Vidale

Review
       To Bill Hicks, the bleating of the P.C. sheep in this country was as annoying and painful as someone running their fingernails across a chalkboard. To this end, he would rail and rant against the corrupt machinations of a free enterprise system which has, in the last two and a half decades, run amok over the landscape of our nation. Hicks was not the typical comedian which had sprung up during the comedy club craze of the eighties. Foregoing gags, one-liners and shtick, he blazed a path which had not been trodden down since Lenny Bruce shocked audiences in the sixties. A good example of the difference between Hicks and his contemporaries is in the following exchange between Hicks and his audience;

       Bill Hicks:
       Audience: A few drunken patrons scream out in acknowledgement
       Bill Hicks:

       The audience bursts into a spontaneous round of applause and laughter. Now most comedians would have segued-wayed into their next bit with that question, but not Hicks, he could see the hypocrisy and lack of ethical honesty in these professions and in a comical way would deal with them on his terms.

       Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand Up ComedianOne Night Stand, Relentless and RevelationsReview Criterion
- The pinnacle of film perfection and excellence.
- Not quite an immortal film, yet a masterpiece in its own right.
- Historically important film, considered a classic.
- Borderline viewable.
- A gangrenous and festering pustule in the chronicles of celluloid.


(From Bill Hicks Live: Satirist, Social Critic, Stand up Comedian on July 27th, 2010)

Tom's Random Reviews, a review by Tom

Title: Family Guy Presents: Blue Harvest
Year: 2007
Rating: NR
Length: 48 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish


Plot:
The laughs come full "Force" when the Griffin clan puts a freakin' sweet spin on the greatest sci-fi saga ever told! With Peter playing the swashbuckling Han Solo, Lois as the sexy Princess Leia, Chris as an adolescent Luke Skywalker, Brian as a well-spoken Chewbacca and Stewie finally embracing his dark side as Darth Vader, who knows what will happen? Filled with outrageous gags, spaced-out droids and more intergalactic satire than you can shake a lightsaber at, this epic spoof is a must-own for every fan of Family Guy!

Extras:
Commentary
Digital Copy Included on Disc 2
DVD-ROM Content
Interviews
Trailers

A fun Family style retelling of the first Star Wars movie, which likes to poke fun at the plot holes of the movie. I was surprised about the quality of the animated space scenes. And that they got to use the John Williams score throughout.
And at the end they make a great allusion to the Robot Chicken special, which is co-created and co-produced by Seth Green, the voice of Chris. So I think it would be fitting when I follow up with the Robot Chicken special now.

Rating:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFdBRvGtnok

(From Tom's Random Reviews on March 1st, 2009)