DVD Reviews => The "Marathon" reviews => Topic started by: addicted2dvd on April 01, 2010, 01:10:19 PM
Title: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 01, 2010, 01:10:19 PM
Weekend Movie Marathon
Anything Goes
This weekend I really didn't want to be tied down to a certain theme. So I thought I would have an Anything Goes weekend. Anything I feel like watching is fair game. Don't even have to be on DVD. Could be on DVD, TV, Premium Cable, On-Demand or movies I have on my computer hard drive. But that being said... I do want to get my unwatched DVD pile down a bit. As of the start of this marathon I have 134 movies on DVD that I haven't watched yet. At least not since I bought the DVD.
My Unwatched DVDs:
1. Abomination: Evilmaker 2 2. The Adventures of Tartu 3. Aerial Gunner 4. Apocalypse Rising 5. Battle of Blood Island 6. Battleship Potemkin 7. The Big Lift 8. Black Brigade 9. Black Hawk Down 10. Black Ribbon 11. Blood Alley 12. Blood on the Sun 13. Blood Stained Bride 14. Boiling Point 15. Brainiac 16. Branded 17. Casulties of War 18. Chain Reaction 19. Chocolat 20. Circus of Fear 21. Commandos 22. Convoy 23. Crossroads 24. Curse of Pirate Death 25. Cyrano de Bergerac 26. Dark Light 27. Dark Places 28. The Darkness 29. The Dawn Express 30. Deadly Drifter 31. Derailed 32. Desert Heat 33. Die, Sister Die 34. Double Team 35. Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde 36. Dr. Phibes Rides Again 37. Drawing Blood 38. Edgar Allen Poe's Darkness 39. Embryo 40. Farewell to Arms 41. Fear of the Dark 42. Feral 43. The Fighting Seabees 44. Fists of Fear, Touch of Death 45. Fist of the Vampire 46. Flesh Feast 47. Flying Blind 48. The Flying Leathernecks 49. Foriegner 50. Four in a Jeep 51. Foxes 52. Full Frontal 53. Full Metal Jacket 54. God Told Me To 55. Gone with the Wind 56. The Great American Snuff Film 57. The Green Berets 58. Gung Ho 59. Half Past Dead 60. Hell's Threshold 61. Home Made 62. House by the Cemetery 63. Identity Unknown 64. Immortal 65. In Harms Way 66. Infinity 67. The Innocent
68. Into Thy Hands 69. Intolerance: Love's Struggle Through the Ages 70. Jack the Ripper 71. Jarhead 72. Jaws: The Revenge 73. Kennel Murder Case 74. Kill Cruise 75. King Kong: Deluxe Extended Edition 76. Knight Chills 77. Laser Mission 78. Last Best Chance 79. The Last Chance 80. Left Behind 2 81. Legacy of Blood 82. Majestic 83. Minesweeper 84. Nabonga 85. The Navy Way 86. Nutcracker: An American Nightmare 87. One Eyed Jack 88. One of Our Aircraft is Missing 89. Operation Pacific 90. Pajama Game 91. Passenger 57 92. Pony Trouble 93. Primal Fear 94. Private Buckaroo 95. Puppet Show 96. Rage of the Master 97. Replicant 98. Return of the Boogeyman 99. Return of the Magnificent Seven 100. Ricochet 101. Road to Bali 102. Sabbath 103. Sands of Iwo Jima 104. Screaming Ninja 105. The Sea Chase 106. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 107. Sherlock Holmes and the Woman in Green 108. The Shunned House 109. Sickness House 110. Silent Bloodnight 111. Sinners 112. Sisters of Death 113. Slasher 114. Sleep Disorder 115. Snake Crane Secret 116. The Somnambulists 117. Spitfire 118. The Stranger 119. Super Hell 120. Super Hell 2 121. Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 122. They Were Expendable 123. This Darkness 124. A Vampire's Tale 125. Vulture's Eye 126. Up From Zero 127. Watchmen 128. Web of the Spider 129. White Fang to the Rescue 130. White Zombie 131. Who Am I? 132. Wings of an Eagle 133. Woodland Haunting 2 134. The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Rogmeister on April 01, 2010, 02:36:41 PM
One of these days you need to have a John Wayne War Film Marathon. You certainly have enough movies to have such a marathon! If that is viable to you, you would probably want to hold off watching any of those in the meantime. I have no real suggestions unless you want to fit in a western. You have One Eyed Jacks...which is actually one western I have never seen myself.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 01, 2010, 02:47:04 PM
I actually was considering something like that this weekend Roger... but with Britt being off for Easter vacation (and not visiting her grandmother) I wanted something more open so we could watch at least a few together. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 02, 2010, 06:15:23 PM
I don't know what is wrong with me here the last couple days. I just can't seem to find something I am in the mood to watch.
It is like I am trying to force myself to watch a movie. And it isn't working out too well.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 12:58:53 PM
Well... lets see if I can get myself to do anything today. :P
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 03:14:53 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360113440f.jpg) Title:Beverly Hills Cop: Special Collector's Edition Year: 1984 Director: Martin Brest Rating: R Length: 105 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround Subtitles: English
Stars: Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley Judge Reinhold as Det. Billy Rosewood John Ashton as Sgt. Taggart Lisa Eilbacher as Jenny Summers Ronny Cox as Lt. Bogomil
Plot: The heat is on in this fast paced action-comedy starring Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley, a street smart Detroit cop tracking down his best friend's killer in Beverly Hills. Axel quickly learns that his wild style doesn't fit in with the Beverly Hills Police Department, which assigns two officers (Judge Reinhold & John Ashton) to make sure things don't get out of hand.
Dragging the stuffy detectives along for the ride, Axel smashes through a huge culture clash in his hilarious, high-speed pursuit of justice.
Featuring cameos by Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Damon Wayans, Beverly Hills Cop is an exhilarating sidesplitting adventure!
My Thoughts: This is just a completely fun movie from beginning to end. I must have watched this movie 100 times since it was originally released... and I enjoy it just as much this time as I did the first time I ever saw it. In my opinion... this is Eddie Murphy at his best. I thought it was a really good combination of comedy and action. Even though there was much more action then comedy it just worked so well together. I highly recommend checking out this one.... as well as the sequels.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 03:15:43 PM
Jimmy... I just used my review from the last time I watched this movie. But this one is much more detailed... so you can just point the link to the above review. :thumbup:
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 05:24:20 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097360186048f.jpg) Title:Beverly Hills Cop II: Widescreen Collection Year: 1987 Director: Tony Scott Rating: R Length: 103 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround Subtitles: English
Stars: Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley Judge Reinhold as Billy Rosewood Jürgen Prochnow as Maxwell Dent Ronny Cox as Andrew Bogomil John Ashton as John Taggart
Plot: The heat's back on! And Eddie Murphy is cool as ever in this sizzling, smash-hit sequel to Beverly Hills Cop.
Axel Foley (Murphy) is back – back where he doesn't belong! He's going "deep, deep, deep undercover" into the chic wilds of Southern California, unleashing his arsenal of blazing gunfire and rapid-fire gags against a gang of international munitions smugglers.
Back, too, are Judge Reinhold and John Ashton as Murphy's crime-busting sidekicks. And Top Gun's director Tony Scott keeps the pace fast, furious and funny.
My Thoughts: This is a nice continuation to the series. One I enjoyed very much. Though it isn't quite as good as the first one. I must admit I did like the chase scene using the cement mixer. Especially when Axel asks if the "steering works on this thing"... Rosewood comes back with "I'm Steering!" then Axel asks if the "Breaks work on this thing?"... and Rosewood says.. "I don't Know... I haven't tried them yet!" :laugh: But this one once again has some good action and some decent laughs... I definitely recommend it.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 07:45:06 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/09/097363221944f.jpg) Title:Beverly Hills Cop III: Widescreen Collection Year: 1994 Director: John Landis Rating: R Length: 104 Min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English
Stars: Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley Jon Tenney as Levine Joey Travolta as Giolito Eugene Collier as Leppert Jimmy Ortega as Rondell
Plot: Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) journeys back to Beverly Hills for a real roller coaster thrill ride at the Wonderworld amusement park! Joined by old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Serge (Bronson Pinchot), Axel becomes the hottest new attraction as he chases down the bad guys on the rides, through the shows and in the underground maze beneath the park. Beverly Hills Cop III is a "wild, funny action comedy"* that will have you hooked for the whole ride!
* Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network
Extras: Scene Access Feature Trailers Production Notes Interviews Closed Captioned
My Thoughts: While still entertaining... I this is my least favorite of the three movies. It is still worth watching every once in a while... but I didn't care too much for the storyline. The jokes they are using seemed recycled from the previous movies. But it still has a few decent laughs. The action isn't quite as good in this one either... but there is still some to enjoy. But watching this one you can tell why it is the last one in the series.
Stars: Adam Sandler as Billy Madison Darren McGavin as Brian Madison Bridgette Wilson as Veronica Bradley Whitford as Eric Gordon Josh Mostel as Max Anderson
Plot: He's the heir to the Madison Hotel millions but in order to win his father's respect, and his Fortune 500 company, grown-up, goof-off Billy must repeat all 12 grades of school - in just 24 weeks! Comedy Superstar Adam Sandler stars with beautiful Bridgette Wilson in this laugh-a-minute hit where the subject is always fun! Featuring songs by Electric Light Orchestra, The Jackson 5, The Cars, Culture Club, The Ramones and Styx.
Extras: Scene Access Feature Trailers Production Notes Booklet
My Thoughts: I must admit... I thought I remembered this one being better then what it actually is. This one really is no more then juvenile jokes and other ignorant moments. I watched this one expecting at least a few laughs... but I didn't laugh at all through out this entire movie. Was there anything good about this movie... any type of saving grace? Well there is Bridgette Wilson who plays Veronica... if nothing else she was worth looking at! :drooling: I think what I need to do when it comes to Adam Sandler movies is stick to the newer ones... and forget he even made some of these older.... more slapstick and juvenile movies.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Tom on April 03, 2010, 11:10:45 PM
It has been a long time since I saw this movie and I don't remember it being that bad.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 03, 2010, 11:47:27 PM
I thought the same thing before I popped it in. But I was shocked at how bad it was to me this time. More then once I almost turned it off.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 04, 2010, 01:39:45 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/79/794043124921f.jpg) Title:Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Year: 2009 Director: Mark Waters Rating: PG-13 Length: 101 Min.
Stars: Matthew McConaughey as Connor Mead Jennifer Garner as Jenny Perotti Michael Douglas as Uncle Wayne Breckin Meyer as Paul Lacey Chabert as Sandra
Plot: Connor Mead is the kind of guy who dumps three girlfriends. At the same time. By teleconferance. So when he attends his brother's wedding he has a single goal: score with the only bridesmaid he somehow missed. But the ghost of his departed Uncle Wayne - who taught him to love 'em and leave 'em - has another goal in mind: restore Connor's lost faith in true love, a tough assignment requiring the services of many, many Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner and Michael Douglas and director Mark Waters (Mean Girls, Just Like Heaven) uncork a romantic romp as bubbly as wedding-toast champagne. It's the perfect comedy for anyone who believes in laughs and love. Or needs to.
My Thoughts: This one I watched on HBO On-Demand. I wanted to check this one out because I always liked Jennifer Garner. While I really enjoyed Jennifer Garner in this movie. I did leave it a little disappointed. There really wasn't to much comedy here. And while I liked the idea of making it basically a rip-off of A Christmas Carol... I really didn't care for who they picked for the ghosts. at least not for the present and future. I did kinda got a kick out of Uncle Wayne... and the Ghost of Christmas past did give me a couple quick chuckles. But over all I just found it to be an average Romantic Comedy. If I do add this one to my DVD collection (if for no other reason then Jennifer Garner) it will be because I found it right cheap. Thinking right around $5 and I MAY grab it.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 04, 2010, 05:00:03 PM
(http://www.invelos.com/mpimages/06/065935821236f.jpg) Title:Journey to the Center of the Earth Year: 2008 Director: Eric Brevig Rating: PG Length: 92 Min.
Stars: Brendan Fraser as Trevor Anderson Josh Hutcherson as Sean Anderson Anita Briem as Hannah Ásgeirsson
Plot: Professor Trevor Anderson (Brendan Fraser) teaches earth sciences at the university and heads the Center of Volcanic Activity. Max Anderson, Trevor's brother, built the monitoring system and placed the units around the world 10 years earlier. For some unknown reason, Max did not return, leaving behind a wife and son, Sean (Josh Hutcherson). Sean's mother leaves the teenager at Trevor's house to get some quality time with his uncle. They look at Max's copy of Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne and find a secret code. Back at the monitoring center Trevor compares the volcanic activity numbers and finds that they are exactly the same as the ones in the book. Trevor and Sean fly to Iceland to check one of the units and to see if they can find some information about where Max went. Trevor hires a beautiful mountain guide, Hannah (Anita Briem), to take them up the volcano. During an electrical storm on the volcano, they get trapped in an abandoned mine. They search for a way out of the mine and discover a wall filled with large diamonds. Unfortunately, the floor they are standing on can't hold their weight, and they fall down a volcano tube for miles and miles until they reach the center of the earth. Once there, they encounter prehistoric glow birds, flying piranha, man-eating plants, and T-Rex dinosaurs that have been extinct for millions of years. They find that they are seeing the same things that were printed in the Jules Verne book. This gave them hope that someone was able to escape from the center of the earth and return to the surface. Douglas Young (the-movie-guy)
My Thoughts: This one I watched on Cinemax On-Demand. While an entertaining little popcorn flick... I wasn't as impressed as I thought I would be with this one. Maybe if I could actually see it in 3D it would have been better. As it looks like it could have had a lot of good 3D effects. I would say for me this one was a little above average. And I would add it to my collection if I found it cheap enough. But I wouldn't pay much for it.
Maybe if I could actually see it in 3D it would have been better. As it looks like it could have had a lot of good 3D effects.
No. 3D doesn't make films better. maybe slightly more immersive, but not better. It will not turn into a 4-star movie once 3D is added :shrug:
Especially since you point out "3D effects", it's clearly gimmick only.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 05, 2010, 11:50:38 AM
I haven't seen anything in 3D since I was a kid... shortly after that I had an eye injury... causing me to be blind in one eye. And 3D just don't work when you can only see out of one eye. :(
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Najemikon on April 05, 2010, 01:47:03 PM
Pete, do not think you are missing out on anything. As Achim says, 3D is just a bloody gimmick. Mark Kermode is very passionate about this argument. Check this out!
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Kathy on April 05, 2010, 02:42:22 PM
I don't like the 3D glasses - they distract me. Only when 3D becomes a part of the film itself will I enjoy it.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Critter on April 05, 2010, 02:52:46 PM
How do they distract you exactly? I can understand how some people don't like 3D, I myself am getting sick of seeing it pop up in every second film released now but I've never found the glasses annoying. It's just like wearing sunglasses. I myself wear glasses 24/7 so when I have the 3D it means I have two pairs, the 3D over the top but even then it never bothers me.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 05, 2010, 03:13:02 PM
Pete, do not think you are missing out on anything. As Achim says, 3D is just a bloody gimmick. Mark Kermode is very passionate about this argument. Check this out!
:laugh: Thanks Jon! I guess it is just a little disheartening when it seems like every other movie is coming out in 3D now... and I couldn't see these effects even if I wanted to.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Najemikon on April 05, 2010, 03:30:20 PM
How do they distract you exactly? I can understand how some people don't like 3D, I myself am getting sick of seeing it pop up in every second film released now but I've never found the glasses annoying. It's just like wearing sunglasses. I myself wear glasses 24/7 so when I have the 3D it means I have two pairs, the 3D over the top but even then it never bothers me.
I don't like wearing the 3D glasses over my normal ones, but your comment "just like wearing sunglasses" is one of my main complaints. You wouldn't dream of wearing tinted glasses in a cinema normally, yet that's what we happily do for 3D. It ruins the colour! While I was watching Avatar and trying to get the glasses to fit properly I kept taking them off. It's actually a very bright and colourful film, but could I tell? Could I hell.
The only time 3D will be properly feasible as a real leap forward is when you don't have to wear special glasses and people with eye problems like Pete aren't alienated.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 05, 2010, 03:35:50 PM
I agree... when they get to the point they can give realistic 3D without the aid of glasses they will be doing something... but afraid that won't be in our lifetime.
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: Najemikon on April 05, 2010, 03:50:37 PM
Actually, don't speak too soon. It will happen in the next few years or 3D will fizzle out all-together as people get fed-up of the glasses...
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: addicted2dvd on April 05, 2010, 04:02:38 PM
Well... maybe we will have something to look forward too then! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Weekend Movie Marathon: Anything Goes
Post by: snowcat on April 05, 2010, 08:23:20 PM
I absolutely bloody hate having to wear to pairs of glasses to see a 3D film... it drives my crazy! your nose gets sweaty, its uncomfortable and as Jon said... it ruins the colours!
I went to see Up, and I kept thinking the colours are crap in this movie... I removed the glasses and it changed my mind... had I not paid £3 more to go see Up in 3D id have taken the glasses off and through them on the floor.
..Im sick of 3D ... I don't think its the way forward... I think its a gimmick... a way to get people to watch two movies.... until a TV that is capable of watching a film in 3D that costs a decent price exists Why even make stuff like Avatar 3D? the only way you can really experience that movie is for two months in a cinema.