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Shadow Puppets, a review by addicted2dvd

Title: Shadow Puppets
Movie Count: 76
TV Ep Count: 38
Other  Count: 2
Time Started: 3:30pm
Plot:
Jolene Blalock ('STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE') James Marsters ('BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, ANGEL') and Tony Todd (CANDYMAN) star in this creepy chiller about a group of strangers who awaken in a locked asylum ward with no idea of who they are or how they got there. They are half-naked, cold and frightened. And they are not alone. Who has erased their memories? Why have they been imprisoned? And what is the supernatural force that is slaughtering them one by one? The answers wait deep in the darkness where a beast hungers to feed, escape is virtually impossible, and the shadows of sanity may hide the most shocking revelations of all.

My Thoughts:
I admit that going into this movie my expectations was a bit on the high side... what with having 3 of my favorites as stars of the movie... and with a storyline that sounded like a lot of fun to me. I was actually afraid my expectations was a bit too high. But as it ends up I was not disappointed in the least. I actually enjoyed every minute of this movie! This movie reminds me of all the horror/survival video games I used to love to play. Jolene Blalock played a very strong character in this movie... and there is nothing I enjoy more in a horror movie then a strong female character. I have always hated the women in horror movies that does nothing but scream and running scared... without even thinking of what they are doing or where they are going. Along with Jolene Blalock.... James Marsters and Tony Todd played their roles perfectly. I am not sure if this movie is a direct to video release or what it is... but it is definitely not one for any horror fan to miss. I have to recommend checking this movie out!



(From My Month Long Horror/Halloween Marathon: 2008 on October 23rd, 2008)

Aladdin , a review by Tom

Aladdin (1992/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United Kingdom) Director: John Musker, Ron Clements Writing: Ron Clements (Screenwriter), John Musker (Screenwriter), Ted Elliott (Screenwriter), Terry Rossio (Screenwriter) Length: 87 min. Video: Widescreen 1.66 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1, Norwegian: Dolby Digital 5.1, Danish: Dolby Digital 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround Subtitles: Danish, English, Norwegian, Spanish

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Stars:
Scott Weinger as Aladdin (voice)
Robin Williams as Genie (voice)
Linda Larkin as Jasmine (voice)
Jonathan Freeman as Jafar (voice)
Frank Welker as Abu (voice)

Plot:
DISNEY'S 31st ANIMATED CLASSIC

Soar away on a magic carpet ride of non-stop laughs and thrills in one of the most spectacular adventures of all time!

In the heart of an enchanted city, a commoner named Aladdin and his mischievous monkey Abu battle to save the free-spirited Princess Jasmine from the schemes of the evil sorcerer Jafar. Aladdin's whole life changes with one rub of a magic lamp as a fun-loving, shape shifting Genie appears and grants him three wishes, setting him on an incredible journey of discovery.

Enter a "Whole New World" of FUN in this limited time Musical Masterpiece Edition. Sing along with Aladdin, Jasmine and Genie to five of your favourite songs from this Classic Disney Film - it's everything you could ever wish for.

Awards:
Won:

Academy Award (1992)		Best Music, Original Score (Alan Menken)
Academy Award (1992)		Best Music, Song ("A Whole New World": Alan Menken (Music); Tim Rice (Lyrics))
Annie Awards (1993)		Best Animated Feature (Walt Disney Pictures)
ASCAP Awards (1993)		Top Box Office Films (Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, Tim Rice)
BMI Film & TV Music Awards (1993)		BMI Film Music Award (Alan Menken)
BMI Film & TV Music Awards (1994)		Most Performed Song from a Film ("A Whole New World": Alan Menken)
Golden Globe (1992)		Original Score (Alan Menken)
Golden Globe (1992)		Original Song ("A Whole New World": Alan Menken (Music); Tim Rice (Lyrics))
Golden Globe (1992)		Special Achievement Award (Robin Williams (Vocal Performance))
Grammy Awards (1994)		Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television (Alan Menken)
Grammy Awards (1994)		Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television ("A Whole New World": Alan Menken, Tim Rice)
MTV Movie Awards (1993)		Best Comedic Performance (Robin Williams)
Saturn (1992)		Best Fantasy Film
Saturn (1992)		Best Supporting Actor (Robin Williams)
Saturn (1992)		Best Younger Actor (Scott Weinger)

Nominated:

Academy Award (1992)		Best Music, Song ("Friend Like Me": Alan Menken (Music); Howard Ashman (Lyrics))
Academy Award (1992)		Best Sound (Terry Porter, Mel Metcalfe, David J. Hudson, Doc Kane)
Academy Award (1992)		Best Sound Effects Editing (Mark Mangini)
AFI (1992)		100 Years... 100 Laughs (2000)
AFI (1992)		100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) ("Song": A Whole New World)
AFI (1992)		100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) ("Song": Friend Like Me)
BAFTA (1993)		Achievement In Special Effects (Don Paul, Steve Goldberg)
BAFTA (1993)		Score (Alan Menken)
Golden Globe (1992)		Original Song ("Friend Like Me": Alan Menken (Music); Howard Ashman (Lyrics))
Golden Globe (1992)		Original Song ("Prince Ali": Alan Menken (Music); Howard Ashman (Lyrics))
Golden Globe (1992)		Picture - Musical or Comedy (Ron Clements, John Musker)
Grammy Awards (1994)		Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television ("Friend Like Me": Alan Menken, Howard Ashman)
Hugo Award (1993)		Dramatic Presentation
MTV Movie Awards (1993)		Best Movie
Saturn (1992)		Best Music (Alan Menken)

Extras:

• Lyric Book
• Music Videos
• Scene Access

I was looking forward to this movie, but sadly it did not meet my expectations. It is a nice movie, nothing more, nothing less. I think Robin Williams as Genie is not such a good choice like I first thought. I couldn't help myself but constantly see Robin Williams instead of a character. It is very noticable that the character was build around him.
The animation is good. Also the song "A Whole New World". The music is not as catchy as other Alan Menken songs.

Rating:

(From Tom's Random Reviews on June 22nd, 2011)

Weekend Movie Marathon: TV Show Reunion Movies, a review by addicted2dvd

A Very Brady Christmas
Mike and Carol Brady decide to spend their savings on bringing their kids and relatives in for the holidays, but the kids are having their own problems: Greg (now a doctor) has to make the trip alone since his wife Nora is spending the holidays with her family; Peter is embarrassed to bring his girlfriend home since she is his boss; Bobby is hiding the fact that he dropped out of business grad school to race cars; Marcia's husband, Wally, has been laid off from his job at Tyler Toys; Jan and stuffy husband Phillip are separating; and Cindy is tired of the fact that mom and dad can't respect her as a grown woman. Just another day in the life of the Bradys.

My Thoughts:
I wasn't sure I was quite ready for this reunion movie... especially with it being so far out of season. But when Brittany found out I was doing reunion movies for this weekend's marathon... she really wanted to watch the Brady Bunch ones with me. So we decide to go ahead and do it. As I have said while watching the complete series set... I personally always enjoyed the reunion movies more then the series itself. I can say I have a new appreciation for the series... as I enjoyed it more then I thought I would when I watched it again... but think I still prefer the reunion movies. Some reason I really enjoy seeing the Brady kids all grown up. But I do believe this is the last time I will watch this particular reunion movie till the Holiday season comes!

(From Weekend Movie Marathon: TV Show Reunion Movies on June 14th, 2008)