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Bulletproof Monk , a review by Dragonfire

Bulletproof Monk Chow Yun-Fat (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and Seann William Scott (the American Pie films) star in this heart-pumping action-adventure that bristles with "acrobatic battles [and] solid visual effects" (The Hollywood Reporter)! For 60 years, a mysterious monk has protected an ancient scroll that holds the key to unlimited power. But when a streetwise punk named Kar saves him from capture, the monk thinks he's found a replacement protector for the scroll. Now Kar, under the tutelage of the monk, must unleash his potential as one gravity-defying, sword wielding, butt-kicking warrior to save the world from the scroll's most avid pursuer. My Thoughts I only just discovered that this movie was based on a comic book.  The Nameless Monk does sort of have some special powers, but it is tied to his being the protector of the scroll.  The explanation for that does make sense.  The plot is interesting and entertaining, though it could have been more developed.  There is more attention given to fights than other things.  A few surprises turn up, though more is predictable.  The action scenes are done well.  They mostly involve fights, some of which look pretty impressive.  Humor does turn up every so often.  Some of it is silly, but it does help to keep things entertaining.  The cast does well with their parts.  The DVD has a few extras, though I didn't take the time to watch them. Overall, this is an entertaining movie, though it isn't for everyone. I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look. Bulletproof Monk

(From Dragonfire88's Alphabet Marathon on July 30th, 2010)

S.W.A.T., a review by addicted2dvd

S.W.A.T.
Two wisecracking, battle-hardened veterans (Samuel L. Jackson and Colin Farrell) team up with a pair of street-smart rookies (Michelle Rodriguez and LL Cool J) to for the most freewheeling - but effective - S.W.A.T. team ever. Their first assignment: transport an international drug kingpin into federal custody - after he's offered $100 million to anyone who will free him!

My Thoughts:
To be honest... it hasn't been all that long ago that I originally found out this was a TV Series first. When I saw the season 1 set at an online store. This is a really good movie make of the old series... I enjoyed every minute of it! Lots of acton.... several big named stars. If you haven't seen this one yet... I would recommend checking it out!

(From Weekend Movie Marathon: From TV Series to Movie on September 15th, 2007)

Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon, a review by Tom

05. Rm w/a Vu (1999-11-02)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), David Greenwalt (Created By), David Greenwalt (Writer), Jane Espenson (Writer)
Director: Scott McGinnis
Cast: David Boreanaz (Angel), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), Glenn Quinn (Doyle), Elisabeth Rohm (Kate Lockley), Beth Grant (Maude Pearson), Marcus Redmond (Griff), Denney Pierce (Vic), Greg Collins (Keith), Corey Klemow (Young Man), Lara McGrath (Manager), B.J. Porter (Dennis)

A good episode. I like how Cordelia refuses to give up the apartment even if it has an evil ghost. And I always liked the idea of Phantom Dennis.
In this episode it became quite obvious though, that we still have a very small ensemble cast. Only three people. In later seasons Angel is known for having a very big set of regular characters.

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(From Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon on March 28th, 2009)