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Release date: 2016-03-16 Genre:Drama $12.99

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1. Miracles are all around - A wonderful depiction of human suffering, parental struggles and drive to help their daughter. Love this mother’s testimony at the end, fully acknowledging many miracles before the final one happened. A story of grace & healing. Oh, & not all church people really know their Savior...
2018-11-25

2. Olivia Alyce Gould - hey i love this movie it made me cry in the theaters and watching it on my phone and i love this movie story anyway i dint like that the little girl got sick and the tree fall was sad but inside of the tree heart it was a happy part cause she woke up and walked through a garden and went to heaven and saw angels and saw jesus and he healed her and sent her back to earth and she was a happy girl so i give this movie stars forever and ever
2018-09-06

3. Heartwarming movie of an actual case - I wonder if the critics and I watched the same movie. Of course, liberals hate any idea that there is anything greater than their own omniscience and superior intellect. This excellent movie is about a series of events that actually occurred. I, for one, choose to believe — but the movie itself, which was very well done and acted, is very, very good as pseudo-documentaries go. For that matter, it's far better than most documentaries.
2016-09-12

4. beautifully done - Okay so I thought this movie was gonna be like God's not dead, being a firm believer in Christ looks so alien in that movie. I loved this movie, but dont get me wrong I like God's not dead as well but this one is a favorite. I never cry in movies but this one sure did get me. I am currently in medical school so im overjoyed that a movie like this came out. Miracles truly happen all around us, every single day.
2016-09-08

Release date: 2023-04-25 Genre:Documentary $9.99

Release date: 2023-03-14 Genre:Documentary $12.99

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1. Very enlightening! - I see a lot of negative reviews here, I’m sure the government is hard at work making sure there’s nothing but nasty reviews! I for one believe this is the perfect video to enlighten everybody on the system. Especially the secret government most people don’t even understand who controls the strings, the central banks, and WEF set the agenda! We don’t need fossil fuels, because we’ve had the energy for over years to free this planet! Those in power want to stay in power! People should learn about Nikola Tesla! If you’re tired of not understanding, how it all comes together, you can find it right here! The second half is where it really gets good!
2023-03-22

2. UFO, rinse, repeat - Barely scratched my UFO itch. Same info we all know already. And I don’t trust Third Phase of Moon because of seeing years of their bogus CGI. Unfortunately they are involved here. I’ve been studying UFOs for years and conclude that they are real and non-human. But this documentary doesn’t advance the topic in any way and I certainly wouldn’t recommend it as an introduction to the topic. But I’ll still probably buy their next one, and the next one, ad nauseam, because I’m the sort of sucker they rely on. Watch Greer’s UNACKNOWLEDGED or James Fox’s THE PHENOMENON instead.
2023-03-17

3. Greer show - If you want to hear Steve Greer say the same things over and over for hours with barely any ufo/uap videos, this is for you. There’s not much new info. These interviews that they have been talking about having with congressmen are barely shown. Its just - different people (mainly Greer) talking about the shadow government mixed with b roll film like in every other Cousins brothers productions. Minimal evidence is actually brought up. All speculation. The extra star is just because they actually want to get this info out. But it doesn’t help the movement just to just let Greer talk for the majority of this highly anticipated doc.
2023-03-16

4. Good contact, lousy music - I don’t understand why this wasn’t made without the loud background music. This distracted from the content. I like some of the other films that Greer made. It was difficult to follow. If you lower the volume you can’t hear what people said. I was a little disappointed.
2023-03-15

Release date: 2017-01-01 Genre:Drama $14.99

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1. Stanely Kubrick's best film in my opinion - Full Metal Jacket was the most dangerous films i have seen in a while because of it's high tension and brilliant filmmaking Stanley Kubrick has achived it's possible that is this film has the best acting ever, the beautiful storytelling and one-dimeinsonal characters that are presented in the film. Full Metal Jacket isn't just about Stanely Kubrick's brilliant directon and stunning storytelling about the horrors of millitary war boot camps. Usuallly that characters are treated like garbage because the sergant abuse and screams at there fellow commanders and soliders and the performence from R. Lee Ermey was beyond hailrious and gave a powerhouse performences for the opening for this film. The story is brilliant and the violence and terror that is used for disturbing content is not shown as for distructive war exposre Full Metal Jacket is a exprience that you will remember as a fellow solider in the millitary oprea solider. Stanley Kubrick's direction is fantastic and most all he knows how to get good performences from his actors and this film really succeeds at being a millitary propaganda for soliders but disturbing and scary this film may seem you will get a kick out of it because the characters are easy to relate to and the violence and horrors are worth listening to for your own ears.
2020-07-22

2. Dau qua, dau qua...shoot me. - The movie is great but I also hated it for personal reasons. I was in Army learning to crawl on my belly while we landed a man on the moon. Our DI was a quiet, yet terrifying guy who didn't need to say much, his cold stare in his eyes did his talking. However, when somebody messed up real bad, he would be called out in front of formation and the First Sergeant was just like Erney in this movie. First time he laid into a person, I started laughing out loud and then it was my turn. My experience in Vietnam was more like depicted in Apocalypse Now as I belonged to an air cav unit up in the mountains and we went on patrol by helicopter so I found the second half of the movie interesting due to the difference. Swore I would never return to Vietnam but I did but was armed with knowledge rather than rockets and was amazed at friendliness of the peope including former VC. I ended up making it my nd home and this segues into the reason I hated the movie. Living in Vietnam with locals, we are too busy making the most out of each day than to relive the war and I put a lot of bad thughts and memories to rest. A friend who was a VC Commander said to me years ago when we met: "We both did what our government told us to do. The war was a long time ago. Now is the time for peace and understanding." SPOILER ALERT: This movie unleased bad memories and sadness in the scene where the VC sniper lay mortally wounded on the floor and said "Dau qua, dau qua..." Dau pain. Qua a lot. Just when I thought I had bad memories at rest, this movie pulls them back out. But it is better to deal with memories than repress them. Otherwise, they will return even stronger.
2016-06-28

3. One of the best Vietnam War films - This film was the spark of my huge interest in the Vietnam war it show the pathological damage that happened to most almost all soldiers and it shows a whole new perspective of the war. Ever since I watched this film I study and learn about the Vietnam war more and more it's a very intense emotional film and one of the best films I've ever seen.
2016-06-09

4. Full Metal Jacket - This film is even more intense, disturbing, and realistic than other films about the Vietnam War. It is the definitive statement on this turbulent time in American history. Well written, masterfully directed, and superbly acted, without a doubt my favorite film on the war. I have viewed it multiple times.
2016-02-12

5. Full Metal Jacket - A harrowing account of the Vietnam War through the eyes of a Marine. Beginning with an extremely tough basic training which results in the killing of a tough as nails drill instructor and the suicide of his killer to the horrors of combat. Vincent D'Onofrio gives a chilling performance as the Marine who goes berserk. Matthew Modine is very good as the story's narrator. The supporting cast is outstanding. This film is every bit as good as The Deer Hunter, Platoon, and Apocalypse Now.
2014-05-21

6. The Best Vietnam War Film By Far - An accurate depiction of boot camp in the 's. I went through starting . And while no shot any DI's; they did run us ragged, beat the hell out of us, gassed us, and made men out of us. I don't know how they do these days, but I think the old ways pushed to excel. Once I had finished boot camp it dawned on me why my DI was being so hard on us. All that being said this is a well written, and well acted film. While this story is fiction it does accurately depict what it was like in those days. The first half of movie is set in boot camp; the second half is set in Vietnam during Tet. An excellent film; you may want to buy this one. You'll want to see it more then once.
2012-10-30

7. Show Me Your War Face. - This is one of the best films made about the Vietnam War along with Platoon, Apocalypse Now, The Deer Hunter and the highly underrated Dog Soldiers. I served as a medical corpsman in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of and we got a lot of wounded Marine grunts from battle for Hue. This film ranks up there with Kubrick's other anit-war classic, The Paths of Glory. He captures all the black humor, thanks to Michael Herr's contribution to the screenplay. Herr wrote the classic memoir about the Vietnam War, Dispatches, and also collaborated with Francis Ford Coppola on the screenplay of Apocalypse Now. The title refers to the shell casing on a bullet round approved by the Geneva Conventions as the most humane way to kill a fellow human being.
2012-09-04

8. D.I.'s - When I first watched this movie and the D.I. Made his appearance I was riveted to my seat. I wanted to snap to attention in what's called a brace. This D.I. was the epitome of how basic or, boot camp D.I.'s were back in the day. The portrayal was castigated by some as typical military brutality by little boys who went to Canada instead of being a man! D.I.'s had to get teen-aged boys into a mind set that would help keep them alive in combat. One thing, there are some guys that don't have the capability to become soldiers( I use that word to include all branches, not trying to the insult marines) and hopefully the militaries have a way to separate people like that. We cussed our D.I.'s at the time, but later,saw nothing was personal .
2012-08-25

9. An unflinching account of a tragic war. - A vicious, generally unflinching account of a tragic war in an unfortunate country. Some aspects of the movie were less than accurate (such as the Marine recruit suicide), but the brutality and senselessness of the Vietnam conflict after the brutalities of basic training made this a memorable and disturbing movie.
2012-03-26

10. Starts good, but falls. - This is a good movie; however, it is not a great movie. The first falf, in boot camp, is great and shows what boot camp is really like. Once the soldiers are actually in vietnam, it starts interesting, but soon gets disjointed. IMHO, the ending was a dissapointment to what started out as a great movie.
2011-12-23

11. AMAZING MOVIE - The realistic experience and the marines fighting vietnam put together into one movie is just amazing. This movie realy stands out about the marine corps going through training in platoon . this movie is starring: R. Lee Ermy as gunnery sgt. heartman, Matthew Modine as Joker, Adam Baldwin as Animal mother (met in infantry position in vietnam), and Vincent D'Onofrio as private Gomer Pyle.
2011-12-12

12. Good, but not one of his best - Stanley Kubrick was a great filmmaker, but he also made a couple of pretty stinky films. That's fine -- there's absolutely no correlation between greatness and consistency, and part of greatness is having the guts and vision to try big and sometimes fail. FMJ isn't a stinky one like Eyes Wide Shut, but it's not a great film, either. It's sure not the great Vietnam War film you'd have wanted Kubrick to make. He just never seems to get a handle on its stories. Like a lot of people say, it's two half-movies, which could have worked, but it just doesn't all hang together. The first half is great up until the completely unconvincing D'Onofrio freakout scene, which blows a lot of good will. It just does not work. The second half veers wildly from very good scenes to some pretty bad ones (like the corny, totally phony interviews with the news crew scene, which feels like an outtake from MASH). The whole long climax with the sniper is amazing, harrowing, beautiful -- one of Kubrick's finest. The very last scene is wonderful too. But in some ways they only make the bad parts seem that much worse and more disappointing. Maybe Stanley had already made his one great war movie, Paths of Glory. Maybe the late s wasn't the right time to be making a Vietnam movie. I dunno. I've watched it a few times, always hoping that somehow it will seem like a better movie to me, but it never does. Some great moments, but not a great overall film.
2011-12-07

Release date: 2022-09-23 Genre:Drama $19.99

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1. A bad rehash of stepford wives - The below the line details were amazing. The costumes, the set design and even the cinematography. The screen play was deeply flawed and often contradicted itself. I think the director fell in love with the idea of making some grand commentary on society, but forgot to think of anything that was actually relevant and intelligent. Florence Pugh was exceptional as always. The supporting cast like Chris Pine did very well. Harry Styles was absolutely miscast. From his consistently dodgy accent that they attempt to explain away to his overall awkward demeanor, he was out of place and completely overshadowed by Florence Pugh. The film was some strange mix of the Stepford wives and the matrix, and had massive plot holes. It was somehow overly long, but the ending was very rushed and anti-climatic. The director’s repeated commentary on the film’s focus on female pleasure is absolutely bizarre considering Florence’s character’s actual situation with her husband in the film (non consensual). The screenplay and overall directing of the film reads like someone who is obsessed with the feminine mystique and has a very surface level understanding of feminism. Olivia Wilde really thinks she did some thing that she absolutely did not accomplish. Not worth anyone’s time.
2023-01-23

2. I am Harry styles girl - Everyone wants to steal my boy He mine and he belong to me Harry styles is mine for the last time He love me so much and I am happy And he is my man he always will be there for me I can’t live without him and I need him more than anything in this world He is my baby and he knows about me It’s not going to change me and you Night change me and you And when I look at you you have my back And I don’t I am not alone I have you I am yours and you are mine
2022-11-24

3. Have I Seen This Before - Most likely Spoilers based on some inference. I wanted to dismiss the critical reviews, and was hoping for this to be a good film, but I was wrong. The entire idea seems like a re-tread of ideas I have already seen. But, what’s worse about this movie, is that that it is missing so much up throughout. This giant idea for the story was reduced to a single experience. Although, Pugh was great in the movie, her story made the scope seem smaller. I do understand why a writer might believe this would make it feel more personal and perhaps creepy or scary, but it still leads to plot holes. The reasoning for all of it just seems so trite and simplified, and hastily thrown in during the third act. This truly was the biggest disappointment. Any viewer will be able to piece together the simplified reasoning, since it was so elementary. But, it does the entire story a disservice. Basically, I ended it feeling like I had watched an overly long Black Mirror episode, that was more shallow than most. Or that Wilde saw a season of Black Mirror and said “Ah, ha!” No bigger questions about the world we live in were brought into the film, or the choices and consequences of making these choices. It was reduced on many levels to such basic reasoning, and that is just weak.
2022-11-23

4. Don’t Listen To The Negative Reviews - I went into this movie very skeptic because of all the negative reviews I was hearing. After watching it, I don’t see what the fuss was about. As much as I’m not a fan of Harry Styles, he did great. I don’t see why everyone was hating on the guy. Florence Pugh was amazing as always. The film was enjoyable and mind boggling. If you’re into psychological, this is one you’ll truly enjoy. Definitely worth a watch!
2022-11-13

5. Not as bad as people are saying. - It’s not exactly an original premise, but it’s performed in a mostly compelling way. I do think this is misgenre’d and would serve better as a drama/mystery rather than a thriller. The acting is well done, the costumes are great, the cinematography is awesome. The ending felt a bit rushed in terms of how people responded to the changes. Almost too instinctual. I would still give this movie a watch. I don’t want to compare it to other movies to not give away too much about this one.
2022-11-12

6. Worth once a watch - The movie has a great start with the mid century take and interior, but then ascends during the mid of the story but falls so quickly towards the ending and falls so abruptly. Florence mainly carries the movie (let’s be real) Harry Styles did way better than I ever thought he would. The film depicts how women are viewed by every man as just stay at home objects rather than people who have their own lives and careers that can be independent. It’s definitely worth at least one watch!
2022-11-09

7. This is not a horror movie or a thriller movie - So I went and saw this in theatres and I have to say that the food I got was much better than this movie, it’s categorised as a horror/thriller but it’s got neither the horror nor the thriller, to be perfectly honest it’s psychological horror and crappy at that I could name five horror movies, basically save your money and buy/rent something scarier like Halloween or glass
2022-10-27

8. Ignore the noise - This is not a great film but it's also really not a bad film. The images are beautifully shot and that alone is worth the price of admission. Harry Styles is a pretty good actor and does not deserve the derision he has received for this performance. Flo turns in amazing work as advertized. While the story is a bit thin, it's definitely serviceable; it does the job it set out to do. Rent this, and enjoy it for what it is: a beautiful, slightly overlong episode of the Twilight Zone. And try to imagine it without all of the press and noise. In that light it stands on its own.
2022-10-26

9. Florence Can’t Even Save This - I feel bad for Flo cuz this is her first real flop and it’s not even her fault. She carrie’s the whole movie but is hindered with a poor script. All this hype and drama Olivia caused doesn’t serve the film for the better either. Her boy toy Harry falls flat with every line delivered. The directing itself is mostly good, editing ok but the third act falls apart fast. You can see the potential there but ultimately this is a forgettable movie.
2022-10-26

10. Save your money! - Save your money and watch Stepford Wives and The Maxrix. If that’s not enough, then binge on Mad Men. Not doing the trick? Try A Clockwork Orange. If you love Olivia Wilde’s character, check out What Ever Happened to Baby Jane. Just not this drivel. This is a bad adaptation that’s very poorly directed.
2022-10-26

11. Don’t Worry Darling - Great direction from Olivia Wilde, an impeccable performance from Florence Pugh, everything else is either mediocre or just downright terrible. Really not worth your time. Not unless you’re an Olivia Wilde or Florence Pugh fan. And if you’re a Harry Styles fan…hehehehehhahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! Oh boy, I’m sorry for y’all.
2022-10-19

12. Stepford Wives X The Matrix - A stylish psychological thriller with an undeniable star turn by Florence Pugh. Olivia Wilde directs and acts in Don’t Worry Darling. Harry Styles, while charismatic, isn’t up to the challenge that his role requires. The film falls apart in the last act but there’s no doubt that an adult viewer will easily fall under its spell for hours.
2022-09-27

Release date: 2006-03-17 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99

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1. Timely and Thought-Provoking - This flick may be more timely now () than ever, especially in the USA. Hugo Weaving is outstanding as V and wonderful Natalie Portman turns in one of best efforts ever. The supporting cast, especially John Hurt and Stephen Fry, are very good. The movie depicts a world that is rapidly descending into fascism. The US has already fallen, and the movie is centered on the UK. A rowsingly good flick with just the right amount of action and mystery, and lots of heart. Highly recommended.
2020-09-21

2. Remember, Remember the th of November! - V for Vendetta dosen't just have the best script or performences ever but indeed this movie has the best screenplays and storytelling i have seen in a superhero film. Hugo Weaving does a fantastic job playing a historic terrorist code name V and his reason for the town of London is forced with dangerous outbreaks and the assult of the towns people. Natalie Portman is excellent in this film and this movie has a lot of style and great persective on V and Evey and the acting is wonderful and don't get me wrong you won't be bored at all it's just entertainment.
2020-07-05

3. My favorite film. - This, indeed is my favorite film. The story arc is very moving and I love the meaning behind the movie. You must let yourself indulge in the movie to truly understand why it is such a masterpiece. For everyone saying that this movie isn’t a good one, you must first cease to be close-minded, then you may truly fathom the meaning behind it.
2019-04-28

4. I don't get it - I have tried to watch this movie three times over the last few years, trying to understand why people like it. I don't get it, its just so long, and ironically, kinda meaningless..at least to me. I just don't care for the story I think. To me, this movie is a waste of hours, I don't get what poeple see in it.
2018-07-21

5. ONE SIDED VIEW - V is for phony. It has multiple plots and pushes a left leaning political agenda, where traditional value people are the oppressors, and only the left is righteous. The only good movie by the Wachowski brothers, was the MATRIX. The director James McTeigue likes to push his liberal agenda. I would give a zero star if available.
2018-03-31

6. Very Disappointing - The movie included two sub-plots that had nothing with the story line; it was a purely political agenda. I thought that I had missed some facts so I watched it again with subtitles. Did not stop there and researched the internet for the plot of the movie. The truth is that the two sub-plots were just added to further group agendas. I promised myself that I would never buy another movie again without researching the story first.
2016-08-04

7. Movie kept muting and skipping - Couldn't even watch it through because it would just stop playing, and the moments that played would skip through scenes and be muted; I'm really upset because it was basically a waste of . - and it's not just an HD problem, I've had itunes before on a different pc and even SD movies would freeze on pc but have no problem playing on devices like the ipad.
2015-02-15

8. Not only plausible... - ...but we seem to be headed there. Not under an ultra conservative regime mind you... But to the movie: excellent. A nanny society, unable and afraid to think for themselves so the government tells you who you are and what you need. As for me, I will always remember the th of November and I will always pray for a government that is afraid of the people and not the other way around.
2014-11-08

9. Masterpiece - A movie that I will never get bored of watching! The storyline is brilliantly organized and performed. The only flaw some puritans may see, while compared to the original story, is that it lacks the anarchist role of Vendetta. Obviously this is a Hollywood mass production movie. Therefore extremist ideologies had to be changed and adapted to a more general audience. Nonetheless, the result is brilliant and the screenplay simply amazing. stars!
2014-11-06

10. Boring and Borderline Propaganda - One would think that a former US vice president wrote this one. The movie attempts to wrap a ‘gothca’ moral message right at the end, but it’s so stupid and pubescent it makes you want to ask why did someone waste their time putting this on film. I can’t give this more that one star, not can I give it less than one star.
2014-03-09

11. I own movies!!! On iTunes - Love the movie hate the different versions of the same exact move with no difference!!! Ip man! One of the dark knights & v for vendetta itunes wants me too buy again the same exact version!! Not sure why, the older version shows in my purchased items but is not reflected in the iTune store!! Please fix this iTunes in the future. Should have too re-buy the same movie too access it from the iTunes Store!!!
2014-03-07

Release date: 2014-04-16 Genre:Drama $12.99

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1. BEAUTIFUL - Ok to the NON-BELIEVERS how do you know what heaven really looks like, have you been there to judge and say this movie is wrong! Come on people I'm a Christian and yes I believe there is a HEAVEN and it's the most BEAUTIFUL place of all and if HEAVEN to me is all Beautiful and made of gold and beautiful place , like a countryside of mountains and creek beds then that's how I see heaven and if you judge me for that read the Bible cause the Bible says" JUDGE NOT FOR YE WILL BE JUDGED!"
2016-03-19

2. Heaven is for real!!! - It's up to you to determine whether heaven is real or not. I only watched this movie because I'm curious to know if others have experienced what I have experienced. I'm not here to convince anyone, that's your choice, but it's comforting to know that I'm not alone. Great movie and I recommend to anyone who wonders whether or not Heaven exists. Like I said, it's up to you to decide what you believe, but in my own experience, what I saw was for sure "something special."
2015-07-28

3. God is amazing - Is all this movie in theaters and for somereson I wanted to watch the trailer on my iPad I started crying and smiling at the movie I was crying so much and I ceep on hugging my mom It is the happy it's moment it makes me feel good and it makes me want to do good thing and pray every day I honestly wound see this movie time And cry every time !!! God blessed us in many ways
2015-04-19

4. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MOVIE - This movie is so inspiring and encouraging. It completely reinforced my thoughts and perceptions about heaven. Having lost a loved one, this movie not only confirmed my belief in The Lord but it also brought peace and hope, knowing that The Lord is concerned and very aware of us. Heaven is definitely real! I Love this movie, it's definitely one that I can watch over and over again!
2014-12-01

5. Unbiblical we are in the last days people!!!! - This movie deeply saddens me. There are many scenes in the movie theater very un-biblical Heaven is real it's a fact if you're a Christian it speaks deeply and actually how heaven is it's not what you believe it's fact Heaven is real.The pastor was a living by faith he taught his daughter to keep people Jesus wouldn't do that that's not a big spiritual leader at all.this movie was made for the universal church by TD Jakes himself a mason and Universalist.be careful read the Bible there are many solid Christian films sadly not today years ago there was one more we are far and for all the way from the light.Jesus help us
2014-09-25

6. Read all of This (Heaven Is For Real) - As I thought this would be a Hollywood Movie with Special Effects it wasn't.It had no Hollywood CGD and after the movie I had tears in my eyes and at one point in my life I question God or just The Big Bang Theory. Watched this no matter what religion u r. Now I won't admit it to my people but my answer to the after life was answered and I cried like a baby. I rented this movie for day rental watched it and when it was over watched it again. This movie is worth buying. Theirs been a theory that theirs no time in heaven.A minute here could be a week their. Watch This and it will change ur life..:)
2014-09-19

Release date: 1976-04-07 $12.99

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1. the second best movie in my library; - days long gone when movies weren’t compromised corporate marketing gimics... which this movie infact is fighting, and was far beyond it’s time in warning us of the corporate state. the individuality of an actors’ character and intelligent dialogue was the feat in the s; sound staging genius, not seen in the decades since. redford’s authenticity was during a time when director’s could still choreograph their own film crews and encourage creative gusto. Today audiences are starved for such meaty movies. ...to find this standard today, we can no longer find such depth in US movies but in eastern Poland and Sweden and the like where areas not yet under the corporate strangle-hold. Just as Dustin Hoffman’s character fought against the rule, we have been sold out on integrity; movies like this were the great oracles for our generation.
2019-05-25

2. a film for the that defines the early 's - American journalism is not fake news...this is what American journalism is. How many people choose careers because of this endlessly watchable movie. Redford and Hoffman were at the top of their careers. I have to give tip top marks to the supporting cast, especially Jason Robards, Jr.. Script and direction are right on the money. If you were not of the 's or can't remember those years it is impossible to understand what Watergate was and how big this story became. ABC, CBS, NBC were all we had nationally for evening news & of course public broadcasting was only about ten years old. No matter what you were watching...and you waited all week for it, marked in your TV Guide, shows would suddenly be pre-empted and go to Watergate hearings that any kid hated but were so important. Back then the daily paper was the portal to the the city, the nation and the world in only one section each, but man you felt informed and this movie is about the two underdogs who scooped everyone all the way to the biggest story of them all in the 's I remember so well! Book is great too!
2019-01-12

3. Very good movie about reporters. - An overall great movie with great actors. At one point I even felt like Woodward did…….afraid and paranoid after knowing the truth. If you like suspense and true reporting you’ll love this movie. What’s even scarier is that it’s all true! Buy it or rent it!!!!
2015-05-07

Release date: 2016-02-19 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99

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1. Favorite film hands down - Solid acting. Storyline unlike no other and it put you in the place of a Roman soldier who was tasked with determining what happened to the body of Christ. He runs into him resurrected and it gives some well thought out context to what that must have been like. Have watched it with a number of friends and family. Considering I’m not the biggest fan of biblical re-enactments thus far- (Passion of the Christ was excellent but left out the backstory) this is a hard earned recommendation.
2021-07-17

2. Uplifting - We live in dark times. I have found myself drawn more and more to Christian movies while no longer watching the "big movies" out of Hollywood. As such I found this gem about the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The acting and story are superb and I found myself swept along as the Roman solider who killed Christ on the cross with his spear becomes a believer and follower of Jesus. Highly recommended for older kids and adults. Too intense for young kids.
2019-03-11

3. Outstanding - A dramatic, non-Biblical view of a soldiers experience with the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Thought it was a bit of an over-reach the lead "saving" the Disciples on their way to meet Jesus in Galilee, however, his reaction to seeing the risen Christ is priceless, and worth seeing the movie.
2017-02-12

4. Well done - This movie was well directed and acted. Unlike many religious movies that come across as cheesy this one was done as well as most bloskbusters in Hollywood today. It is clear that much time and effort went into making this a high quality film. Even many biased atheist critics had to give this one thumbs up.
2016-08-29

5. Not sure about the hate - Too many reviewers are distinctly NOT religious and frankly, looking at the film and the rating it is getting, one gets the sense that they are afraid of giving 'comfort to the enemy'. This was a solid and interesting film. Was it massive and life changing? No. Was it as grand as, say, the Ten Commandments? No . For the budget they had, for the staff and casting they had, they did an excellent job with the material, whether you see it as a rite of faith or a nice Christian Fantasy. It should be rated higher than it is.
2016-06-17

6. Begins Strong, then Becomes Agonizingly Sentimental - As a person who recently made the transition from rabid atheism to Catholicism, I must say that one of the primary things that drew me to faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ was Christianity's complete lack of sentimentality. From Genesis to the Apocrypha, there has never been a greater tale of woe than the story of our wretched race: "Woe! Woe to those who cry peace, peace, when there is no peace!" "Vanity of vanity, all is vanity." "Then Cain slew Abel." "And then he died...and then he died...and then he died." The reason why movies like Mel Gibson's Passion of the Christ are so successful even among unbelievers is that they show the full reality of evil in the earth--it pulls no punches, and so forces upon us a full understanding of the wretchedness we are in. Without this understanding, the Resurrection of Jesus would not even make sense. Thus, Risen begins strong with scenes of horror in first century Judea, from the epic battle against the Zealots (which I have to admit, had me instantly hooked as a lover of Roman history and tactics) to the full agony of the crucifixion and the scenes of putrefying bodies. This, and Clavius and Pilate's dialog (which, though no Shakespeare, underscores Ecclesiastes' point that there is only vanity "under the sun"--especially well done is when Pilate points out to Clavius that in a few years, we will all be corpses) should've provided an amazing backdrop for (pardon the pun) hammering home the incredible promise of Jesus's saving work. Instead, the film drops the ball big time and presents us instead with a sickeningly sweet band of hippies who would be out of place even at the height of the lunacy of the sixties. Most egregious is the Risen's portrayal Disciple Bartholomew, who holds the privilege of being one my most hated characters across all of fiction. One of those happy-go-lucky "our only weapon is love (yes, that is actually one of his lines) hippies, his presence was a jarring contrast to the first hour of the film. Indeed, for a second I almost thought the producers where going to skewer this kind of rabid optimism and that Bartholomew was created as an example of an empty headed idiot. One of the best scenes of the movie was when Bartholomew, preaching the doctrine of "love, yo" gets pulled back to reality by Clavius's coldly calm description of the agony of the cross. Unfortunately, the movie confirmed my worst fears instead by affirming Bartholomew's view over Clavius's. From there, the movie only becomes worse, portraying Jesus as some kind of empty headed surfer bro who loves everyone. It is truly unfortunate that in today's world goodness has come to equal tameness. Where is that "fear of the Lord" that is the beginning of wisdom? Where is that sense of numinous awe described by CS Lewis? Where is the man who made a scourge and drove the moneylenders out of the Temple? After all, Jesus, the Lion of Judah, is not a "tame lion." As God, Jesus is not only a figure of love, but a figure of terror. The "sentimental" Jesus preached today is not an object of worship, but an object of contempt. The Anglo-Saxons (think Vikings) portrayed Jesus as a warrior king who wrestled death and slew him. They understood the full horror of the grave. So when Bartholomew laughed at death, I really wanted punch him in the face. Death, as CS Lews says, even after the ressurection, is a terrifying evil, though one redeemed. It should NEVER, EVER be taken lightly, for it was a victory won with great sacrifice. To mock it is to spit upon the deed done years ago by God to save us from our sins. Unfortunately, this is what the film does in the second half. In portrays God as a hip in-on-the-times weeded out therapist, who doesn't judge and loves everyone. Instead, as CS Lewis says, God is more like a dentist: a man who does good for you, but whom you fear because the pain he inflicts is all the more relentless for it. In losing sight of the majesty of God, and the terror of the grave, the latter part of the film becomes saccharine sweet and loses any ability to answer questions about the human condition, instead dealing out dull platitude after dull platitude. Because of this, the conversion of hard-as-nails Clavius is unconvincing and the movie ends on a sour note where it might have ended with resounding triumph, as Gibson's movie did. Two suggestions for future moviemakers (pardon my conceit to think any are actually reading), due to the difficulty in portraying the truly good, either leave them offscreen or make them commanding. Good should always be more associated with greatness than "niceness"--before he was fully revealed in Jesus, God of the Old Testament continously rained down plagues and hellfire. Err on the side of harshness over kindness--I always have in my head Jim Cazaviel's stern face when he stands in judgment over Magdalene during in Passion of the Christ. Another, really drive in the terror of the numinous. The soldier's terror of what he saw at the Resurrection was one of the more notable scenes in this movie--alas! if only they did more with that.
2016-06-12

7. You need to see this. - Powerful is the word that comes to mind. I was blown away. The story is of course amazing, fantastic acting, wonderful costuming, scenery, cinematography.... stars all the way. Just rent it, you won't be sorry. Then you can leave a review telling others your experince. I rent about movies on itunes each year. This is the nd review I've ever left.
2016-06-09

8. Surprisingly Good - I have doubts about movies that try to display the early Christian church. This movie has a very real sense of realism and the narrative surroundinfg the resurection of Jesus from a Roman soldiers perspective. Great family movie that we are able to enter in and gain insights from the resurection of Jesus.
2016-06-09

9. Surprisingly not bad... - Due to my previous eye-rolling reviews of many faith-based films, I went into this with low expectations. However, it was surprisingly not bad…it wasn't in your face preachy. I thought the angle of the story coming from the point-of-view from Fiennes character was great because it created a CSI element to the period piece. NOT AS GOOD AS PASSION OF THE CHRIST, but then again, it was a different kind of film altogether. Good production. Good acting. Enjoyed it.
2016-06-01

10. A faith-encouraging st Century CSI! - I was invited to a pre-release screaning of this film, and went as I did with other "Christian" films with a bit of expectation of a cheesy, predictable, preachy, film of questionable production quality. Instead, I was pleasantly surpirsed to find a flim that was well-written, well-acted, and quite intriuging. The film presents a very realistic (and mostly non-conflicting with the Biblical account) scenario. And to be honest, even for non-believers, the story presents an interesting mystery with entertaining plot. I'm glad its now available for purchase!
2016-05-29

11. If you have a religious spirit, you might not like it - But, I haven't found anything as close to the way of the Holy Spirit more than this! Creative, captivating, definitely so sophisticated and non-elementary like so many films about the life of Jesus out there! Well done and bravo over and over again! Thank you for making such an amazing film--it was a joy to watch, compelling, so accurate to my own search and walk. Even though there is no tribune found in the Bible joining Jesus when He reappeared to His disciples, this story is nonetheless touching and engaging and I couldn't imagine anything different if I were to witness something like this if I lived in that time! Really amazing. Thank you.
2016-05-25

12. Sophmoric - Speaking as a conservative Christian, who actually bought the film I was quite disappointed. Christ and His followers are shown as a moon-struck group who are just out to love everybody. A very superficial take. It was far too melodramatic in the second half to finish watching. Two stars given because Finnes does a fine job of acting. But then he always does.
2016-05-20

Release date: 1943-01-23 Genre:Action & Adventure $14.99

Comments

1. iTunes is trying to get around their free K upgrade promise - This is a great movie. I bought it in from iTunes. Now iTunes has re-released the same movie in K as a separate listing so that they can sneakily get around their promise of free K upgrades. Those of us who purchased this movie from iTunes previously would now need to re-purchase it again if we want the K version. iTunes keeps doing this and it’s really frustrating . If you’re not going to upgrade our iTunes purchases to K anymore, then just say so instead of making false promises.
2022-11-09

Release date: 2022-11-18 Genre:Drama $19.99

Release date: 1939-12-15 Genre:Drama $14.99

Comments

1. Watched it for the First Time - I just rented this movie and watched it for the first time. What a golden age Hollywood epic. The performances were outstanding by the entire ensemble. I can see why it was nominated and won so many awards. It's definately a classic that I think should be seen by many. Although it was a troubling time in America, I think this film helps educate us on some issues that were going on. I think people learning and starting a conversation is how we all can grow and move forward. Incredible film
2020-08-03

2. Really? - The actors are amazing and the scope and scale of the movie are dazzling. However the story is a racist fairytale presented disgusting stereotypes of African Americans and glorifying a movement born in hate and blood. Why iTunes would release this movie now is beyond me. Let’s also not forget the rampant misogyny in here as well. Rhett rapes Scarlett to and he also causes her to fall down the stairs when she is pregnant. All to demonstrate how “tempestuous” their relationship was. Bad messages all around.
2020-06-16

3. It’s like watching a train wreck - The characters in this film are all horrible people. Scarlett especially. But it’s entertaining to watch her downfall and all the terrible things that happen to her I guess. If you like stories about immoral, selfish and decrepit characters, this film might be worth the ticket price.
2020-06-15

4. Ultimate movie of Anti-political correctness - I find it both ironic and completiely appropriate in these weeks of insane political correctness during which every scintilla of history relative to the American antebellum South is trying to be wiped out that this most politically incorrect movie, Gone With the Wind is third in total rentals on iTunes. I happily paid to rent it when I could have watched many victim movies offered on iTunes for free (though I've seen most of them before, because they are also about the American South).
2020-06-13

5. Ages badly but visually impressive - Right off the bat we have to acknowledge that yes the movie is horribly racist. Racial stereotypes abound. The heroes join a secret society after the war that is in fact the Klan. Yes, the movie is racist. That in no way negates the technical achievements. Colors are vivid and alive. Fires roar to life and lush fields look almost otherworldly with their vibrancy. Hundreds of extras populate scenes and the film was is full of sweeping vistas and horrors of war. Once you’ve acknowledged the troubling and antiquated racial stereotypes and sanitizing of the ugliness the south was responsible for, the movie does have some other non race related problems. The protagonist is perhaps the most selfish and self entitled character in film history. Her leading man at one point drags her upstairs and rapes her. Every character is almost completely unlikable or so earnest in the most exaggerated way imaginable that they stop being someone believable let alone relatable. And it’s long. It’s a long slog watching rich people trying to cling to being rich. The racism is definitely an issue, but so is the narrative including a remarkably anticlimactic ending. Watch it for its place in history and the technical ambition.
2020-06-12

6. Happy Birthday Hattie McDaniel - Gone With the Wind pulled today from HBO on June th Hattie McDaniel's birthday Hattie McDaniel's born June , The first African American to win an Oscar for her role in Gone With the Wind How disrespectful of HBO to do this on her birthday especially at a time like this Alll the actors in this film were great, but Hattie was something else I always loved her comment "I'd rather play a maid than be a maid" It is sometimes painful to look in the past, but in order to make a better future we need to. In honor of her birthday and to make sure I can treasure this for all time I bought it today
2020-06-10

7. An essential classic - A meticulous rendering of the book by Margaret Mitchell. If you can put aside your dismay with the obvious baloney about how noble the South was, and how slavery was really not so bad, then you can enjoy this remarkable achievement. It is really about two people from , Rhett and Scarlett, who have landed in the Old South at the start of the Civil War.They both see the war for what it was--a Southern venture into stupidity driven by a small but powerful plantation class. Seen from this perspective, we can understand how Rhett and especially Scarlett, are driven mad with frustration and impatience with the ridiculousness of the entire conflict. But be warned: this is not a film for those who have the attention span of a termite.
2017-09-04

Release date: 1981-09-25 Genre:Drama $12.99

Comments

1. Chariots of fire - This perhaps the very best movie ever made. The two most amazing things about the picture is, one, the hero is a Christian. The second thing is, its a true story and historically visually accurate as it relates to the sport of track and field at that time. If you aren't inspired by this movie, you may not be human and from another planet.
2017-05-09

Release date: 2023-01-03 Genre:Documentary $9.99

Comments

1. CE- is All About Love - I enjoyed having Serena pick Dr Greer’s brain on the subject. I could tell she was sincerely trying to understand. Serena has a fun and boisterous personality that makes you feel like you have a best friend along for this ride as you learn from Dr. Greer. I personally enjoyed the music throughout the documentary and found myself able to easily engage and absorb the knowledge and meditations because of the beautiful sounds. This is definitely now a beloved addition to my collection on the subject of CE. I felt what was highlighted to me in this documentary was that at the heart of CE- you find that its really all about love, and that even in our amateur attempts to do the protocols - at the end of the day, if they choose to respond, its because of the sincerity of our hearts, even our love for one another, and not because we executed the protocols flawlessly.
2023-01-28

Release date: 2018-03-16 Genre:Drama $9.99

Comments

1. Uplifting and stay strong - It was uplifting feeling movie and joy/ tearful to see father and son come together. It has lots of painful feeling to fight and carry rest of his lift. But he stay strong and thanks to lord. I love this powerful message and song I can only imagine. Great Christianity movie!
2022-04-23

2. Truly inspirational and Amazing - I recently just committed myself to Jesus so this movie means a lot. It is one of my favorites. At the end when he says if gospel can change that men it can change anybody and that is something I will always think about. What a great guy Bart Millard is his story is so inspirational. ,, out ,, great movie!!
2018-10-27

3. Amazing! - This movie is absolutely amazing!!!! I love that Christian movies aren’t just throwing a few verses in them and then sticking to what people want to see in the end. I love that we’re a community and a people sticking to God’s Word!!!! And this movie uplifts, educates, encourages, and entertains while sticking to God and Bart Miller’s story and testimony. Beautifully done, thank you so much and PRAISE GOD!!!
2018-10-19

4. Very Good - I enjoyed this movie very much as the story was very Inspirational. It’s one of those stories where it was awesome that God intervened and answered prayer at the right time knowing this singer would inspire many Christians and non-believers to come to God thanks to Christ. I say that with bold confidence even with my own life now a bit challenging but I know what is most important- this life is not all about me, but how best God can use me, either great or small. Thanks for the story- hope it helps others too.
2018-10-18

5. "I Can Only Imagine" only makes me dream bbigger! - Like every person next to me, we are all going through something. I recently lost a daughter to a drunk driver. Am recovering from what was diagnosed as a broken back, twicw, this summer. My marriage ended... But, this movie helped me to "keep on dreaming," giving me hope for tomarro!
2018-10-17

6. Great Message - I have loved the song since the first time I had the privilege of hearing it on a demo tape back years ago. It was uplifting to hear the background story of how the song came about and how it changed his father's eternity! I hope there will be more good wholesome movies made where the story is told without all the bad language and violence. I like when a writter leaves some things to the imagination. It makes the movie more enjoyable.
2018-09-18

7. God works in the shadows - This movie is by far the greatest ive ever seen! As head of the multimedia team at my church, I've played this song (I Can Only Imagine) many times but never truely understood the meaning of this song until I watched this movie. Everytime I hear this song, I always find myself singing along. This song is amazing because it connects with people in ways they cant imagine. The songs backstory is what makes this movie truely remarkable!
2018-08-13

8. Not well thought out or written or directed - This film and story appears to have been thrown together in a rush to make a few $$$. The character development is vert weak especially that of fahte and son. How the son suddenly got into singing wasn't explained well. There was no emptional connection with any of the characters, in my humble Christian opinion.
2018-07-29

Release date: 2014-06-20 Genre:Drama $12.99

Comments

1. LOVE IT !! - I didn't get to see JLY as Valli but I did see Mark Ballas as Valli. Loved the play so much I saw it times. Bought the movie and love it so much I'm a Jersey Boys junkie ! I'm my own critic and don't listen to critics. I say this movie is a HIT !! The music is timeless. Hope one day they bring JB back to Broadway !
2021-10-31

2. Legit, stylish and actually not that bad - Legendary filmmaker/actor Clint Eastwood has starred and directed such classic films of his own like (Flags of our Fathers, Gran Torino, Mystic River, Letters from Iwo Jima, The Good, the bad and the ugly, Dirty Harry, Million Dollar Baby, Invictus, J. Edgar and Hereafter) but with his stylish take on 's music Jeresy Boys is a film that the legendary Clint Eastwood has never done in his career. I was expecting Jeresy Boys to be like a beautiful well-made musical with stellar acting and beautiful production value. And that's what Jeresy Boys is all about and the costumes, production value, set pieces are crafty and stylish the plot follows the four jeresy boys Frankie Valli (John Lloyd Young), Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) Nicki Massi (Michael Lomenda) and Tommy DeVito (Vincent Plazza) together they must confront people who are trying to rip together there group of bands but such as the mobsters are trying to take down their force of singing the jeresy boys have no choice but to sing and ingore the attack. the plot sounds cliche i know but with the interesting plotpoints and cliche diagloue make this clint eastwood movie delicous. Although the acting is wooden but the musical numbers and singing were off the charts and just sounds like Frank Sinatra. Clint Eastwood's brilliant directing and cinemtopgraphy was totally convicing but i thought the casting chocies were kinda off (hey look Christopher Walken was in it) It may seem Clint Eastwood's underrated take on the jeresy boys but i know for a fact that Clint Eastwood knows how to bring true stories to the big screen and now with Jeresy Boys is still a favorite for Eastwood fans and music lovers just for the fun of it. I enjoyed Clint Eastwood's biopic of the jeresy boys in the heart of although all he elements and writing felt like a Martin Scorsese film because of how interesting the lighting and editing that is presented in the film it captures that similar feel to tell the audience that musicals aren't just lost beats there smart and whimsical music that you can repeat in your head for some time. Clint Eastwood has made and starred in such brilliant films and he needs to continue starring and making movies for the love of it because he is a good director and actor for what he is. Jeresy Boys was overall a whimsical exprience for me because of the generous wooden acting and stylish costumes that makes this musical really off the charts i highly recommend.
2020-07-27

3. Amazing Story about an Amazing Group - Now, before I begin, most people know who Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons are... the 's music legends that sang together beautifully and defined 's culture. Now imagine a movie all about how the Four Seasons got their start, filled with all the classic Four Seasons songs including "Sherry", "Rag Doll", "Can't Take my Eyes Off of You", "Walk Like A Man", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Oh, What a Night", and "Raven". Now add an amazing cast with amazing voices and a man with an amazing falsetto portraying Frankie Valli. Now you have the Jersey Boys movie. Before I even knew about Jersey Boys, I had listened to Frankie Valli all my life, so I l knew the Seasons very well. So imagine my surprise and excitement when I hear there is a movie about them. This is a heartfelt and touching story that will leave you crying with tears of joy and wanting more. Now that the Jersey Boys musical is returning to NYC, I must book the show. Rating / - AMAZING!!
2017-09-03

4. Music rules and movie critics don't get it - Having been in a singing group myself I have experienced that spark of inspiration leading to the sweat and sacrifice of being in front of an audience, in a recording studio and on the road. This is just to say I understand where the play and the movie, screenplay, director and actors are coming from, where the musicians are coming from, and where this music is coming from, where the success and tragedy in the story are coming from. I am not sure you can always get that from music critics, or even musicians who are often beholden to the boundaries of their sensibilities. Certainly part of this boundary is the warp in time to a different time, perhaps a more naive time, certainly a less technically sophisticated time. But for many of us who lived then when Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were brand new, this movie recreates that magic of hearing this music for the first time, or actually singing in a group where a magic happens that you can't explain.
2015-04-06

5. A Musical Disaster-Jersey Shore Boys? - Clint Eastwood's direction created a slow paced, droning production. Added to the fact that the lead character was badly miscast. This is barely a musical, it's a tragedy. I've seen better stuff in high schools. The talking to the audience schtick is junior high filming, at least the way Director Eastwood pulled it off. The script is depressing and any chance for inspiration seems to always fade away. Even the singing was bad. Christopher Walken was the only beacon in a sea of helplessness. Go see the play. This is one of the worst productions of a musical....well, except for Lucille Ball in Mamed. And that's not a typo. They should call these the Jersey Shore Boys.
2014-12-07

6. IM SPEECHLESS - WOW i have always loved their music, sure im years old and I wasnt around to experience it but I think I was born in the wrong decade, this movie juts left me speechless and made me feel like I was around when they were, I never even listen to the reviews anymore because theyre always wrong and I was so excited to see this movie, to learn the story about this amazing music group and It didnt dissapoint not even one bit,the movie was amazing,the actors were incredible and the music? Im in love with them all over again. I would watch this over and over again.
2014-11-26

7. Slowest movie ever. - I loved the musical and was expecting something even better. Whoever did the editing for the movie really missed the boat. So much extra time that was not needed to tell the story. No underscore at parts. Just really horribly paced. I recommend going to the actual show and not to waste time on this poorly cut film.
2014-11-14

8. Disappointed - Having lived thru this period and looked at the reviews my expectation was high and not met. I found the screen play weak and some of the script not well delivered. The music is great and the scene at the Roostertail in Detroit brought back memories of growing up in that neighborhood. The film is worth the $ dollars but if you pick it set your expectations down…….you’ll enjoy it better that way
2014-11-14

9. Mr - Fabulous movie- great directing- depicts a great era- over the top music- tells an incredible story. Makes you want to go back to that special time and stay there. The critics of rotten tomatoes are Losers and anyone seeing this movie will never want to hear their opinions anymore- no credibility.
2014-11-13

10. It is so great a movie - This movie was far better than the stage performance which I have also seen. I thought that it might be as good as the stage, but Eastwood really explains the story of the boys and where they came from and what Frankie did for his friends. I was there from the beginning of their music and have listen to it every day all these years later. they were the greatest!!!
2014-11-04

11. "Oh What A Night!" - This movie was great! I had a smile on my face as I sang along to every song in my head. I would have danced if I wasn't in a movie theatre! This isn't a kids movies unless they are into oldies music. It's a blast from the past for women and men that grew up in the s, s and s! I can't wait to see it again. It's not % true to life, but it has a good storyline. I loved every moment of it. Give it a chance!! What? I don't understand how % gave this a "rotten tomato" rating!
2014-10-21

12. Fantastic! - Don’t listen to so called “critical” reviews, this movie was excellent! John Lloyd Young (who played the Frankie Valli role on Broadway and won a Tony Award for best actor) does an outstanding job in a very demanding role. His performance is the heart of this movie. Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda, also play in the movie the roles they played onstage and with great effectiveness. Vincent Gallo was the only one new to the material and he brought his own take on the character which was great. John Lloyd Young’s singing as Frankie Valli is incredible. Do yourself a favor and check this movie out.
2014-10-20

Release date: 2004-11-24 Genre:Action & Adventure $9.99

Release date: 2018-01-19 Genre:Drama $14.99

Comments

1. Surprisingly Uninteresting - The acting was good, the idea exciting, but I found this movie surprisingly unable to hold my attention. I kept checking email, websites, played a game, all while it was running. I think it has to do with the writing. It was just story of set at a certain level of urgency and stayed there.
2020-03-23

2. Every flick does ‘t need to be a comic book movie. - “It’s a week mission.” “We’ll do it in weeks.” “No one has ever flown a Chinook helicopter at , feet before.” “We’re not, we’re flying in at , feet.” And so on, and so forth, all throughout. At some point the hyperbole becomes cartoonish. It’s unnecessary. A movie like this doesn’t need Buck Rogers, Lone Ranger, Man of Steel, ol’ time Saturday afternoon matinee exaggeration better suited to hook the attention of an audience of children. Artistic license to a certain extreme risks becoming disrespectful to the movie’s real life counterparts who’s heroic actions and sacrifice are plenty captivating and inspiring, as is. There is no need to guild the lily so much in this genre. Decent movie with lots of entertainment value intended to honor American soldiers and their selfless service to country. Minus one star for the movie makers’ unnecessarily added heaping helping of cheese.
2019-07-21

3. America fights - stars simply for the heroism and victory of the simple American soldiers chosen to go in alone to enemy territory first. The tip of the US spear. As usual, we don't hesitate. We adapt to any condition and enemy anywhere in the world. God bless the US fighters. Civilization, peace at home, depends on battles like this we never see or hear about.
2019-04-20

4. No depth - I’ve always had a soft spot for war movies. But this one falls short. No depth whatsoever. No character development, no background about the training that makes the Green Berets an elite force, hardly any explanation of their mission. All in all, this is just over two hours of people shooting guns and VERY little substance. I don’t mind the overly patriotic underpinnings of this type of movie. But it lacks the flair of a “Lone Survivor”, or even “American Sniper”, much less a “Zero Dark Thirty”. This reminded me more of “ Hours”...just another juvenile style propaganda piece. A big disappointment.
2018-06-26

5. Didn't love it But..... - I would say that I was disappointed but I really wasn't expecting much, so I guess I actually enjoyed it much more than I thought I would. I have to agree that the action scenes could have been much better. I too laughed when I saw them shooting from horseback. Then again I didn't complain when John Wayne did it. And as has been stated before, war movie plus cowboys, not bad. After all this is not a documentary it is entertainment. I just would not want to think that it is an insult to the brave men who have actually served.
2018-05-27

6. Highly Unrealistic - This movie follows the barest hint of what actually happened during the invasion of Afghanistan. About the fifth time a Special Forces soldier fired his weapon without looking through the ACOG I started to get annoyed. This movie is ridiculously unrealistic in more ways than I care to recount, from the interactions between the ODA and the indig to the horrible military consultation. The director must have hired a National Guard cook to tell him how Soldiers look, move, act, and speak.
2018-05-22

7. Great cast, horrible movie - I wanted to like this so much. I really liked the cast.....but the movie fell short on writing, effects, props, plot, directing, location, story line....I could go on. I paid for it, so I’m going to watch it to the end, but I couldn’t wait for it to be over. Whomever put this movie together did a huge disservice to sacrifice and actions of the real boots on the ground. Very disappointed.
2018-05-19

Release date: 2009-10-28 Genre:Documentary $12.99

Comments

1. MJ ‘s Genius Enshrined. - Regardless what you think about the MJ contraversies, there is no doubt that he was history’s greatest pop star. He performed for five decades, and this film shows his preparation for what would have been a final tour. So while this is not an all out performance, seeing MJ in rehearsal in some ways is more impressive. He knew what he wanted his show to be, and worked with his fellow performers with kindness. There are just enough performance moments to keep you entranced, but this is an MJ on % because he is rehearsing and trying to save his voice. But an MJ on % is better than just about any other performer that ever lived.
2020-12-20

2. Was one of the first to see this movie! - I saw this the very day it came out on its earliest available showing possible, and OMG... it's like, oh thank God, it was all just a bad dream, & there's my bro Michael alive and well and still at it... I cried at the end wishing it never had to end. Love you forever, Michael! ;D
2020-07-29

3. This is it EASILY ONE OF MY FAVORITES - This movie is awesome truly heart breaking that he's gone but the world will truly see him for what he an entertainer! is Love you Michael Jackson!!! Honestly still to this day I have the wii game Michael Jackson the experience and sometimes I still play it lol But anyways I loved this movie and I wish I wasn’t so young when he died because I would have loved to see him live Rip Michael
2020-06-03

4. A once in a generation talent - Michael was a perfectionist and he never would have allowed this behind the scenes documentary of his rehearsal process to be released. But oh are we the better for that happening. This Is It is a fascinating look behind the scenes into how a Michael Jackson concert was sculpted. Michael’s incredible talent is on display throughout the film. If we didn’t know it before we certainly know after watching This Is It, Michael Jackson was a true artist, a musical genius, a perfectionist, and at the same time so vulnerable and so human. We are all blessed to have been alive during his most productive years. Whatever you think about Michael Jackson as a person, there’s no denying he was a once-in-a-generation talent. Miss you MJ. You played such a huge role in my life in the s. Thriller changed everything for me. It expanded my understanding of what music could be. And the music video, and the making of the music video, expanded my understanding of filmmaking. Rest in peace. You will be remembered for your musical genius, up there with the greatest of all time, like Elvis and the Beatles; and as a man with an unparalleled understanding of music... the late th century’s Mozart.
2018-09-09

5. It really was it - This documentary was so good had me crying...really shows how Michael REALLY was..! ....I miss you so much my baby you brought peace and love to this earth that's all you wanted to do with your music. So gentle and so kind "somebody once said it's the soul that matters" I love you -FOREVER painful years without my Michael Joseph Jackson the world isn't the same & we miss you so much. I know you are making the angels sing up there. You did your deed on earth && God said "now it's time to return back to me..." I would have done absolutely anything to go back in time && meet you but you're finally at peace now my love who knew this would really be it....Conrad will pay for what he's done..but I forgive him God taught me to forgive so I will...just can't forget MJJ
2017-07-28

6. Absolutely Amazing! - This is it!This movie is awesome.This Tour would been amazing to.If he was going to make this his last tour then his last tour would have said goodbye to MJ tours in a great way.Wish he could have saw it.Michael Jackson honestly could have stopped at thriller and would have been the king of pop but he kept working.I love you Michael
2016-09-17

7. Genius at Work. - I have never written a review for lack of desire to. However, as a professional dancer and artist I have to say he has influenced me greatly both in work ethic and pushing myself to do better. In this film you see the true genius behind the man. You see him working one on one with aspiring artists, and working on every detail (as was his reputation). You see how he changes/inforces the simplest things that make an instantanious difference in the sound or gravity of the music. He knew his music inside an out, and wanted it to be the best that it could be. All the while keeping a harmonious and loving atmosphere. He is one of my idols as far as artists go, and seeing this film only confirmed that fact. If you are interested in seeing the creative and working process of Michael than this is the movie for you. I can't help think if he hadn't died what that world of popular music would look like today. He, unlike so many artist today could do it all...LIVE. (Even at ) "It's all for love." RIP MJ
2015-06-30

8. RIP King Of Pop - This Is It. Michael Jackson is the one and only king of pop and this movie shows us what the real Michael Jackson was like and what he did to bring the thrill to his fans I just wish he was able to do at least one show so that we the fans could see what the show in full production would have been like but God needed Michael for a reason and we all know that Michael is looking down at us and watching us live his legacy. Once again I say Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. We miss you and we Love You
2014-03-19

9. Brilliant! Spectacular! Out of this world! - MJ was definitely one of the best performers of our time and now that he is gone, we'll mourn for a long time. Thankfully we have this brilliant video to show us what he was doing for a comeback. Great movie, great singer, great order. May his spirit live on.
2013-07-05

10. This is it. - I am getting so SICK of people crappin' on mj. What's your problem. Even if he was even SLIGHTLY screwed up, do you know how crapy his child hood was? If you had a child hood like that, you might be a little wired too!! I don't believe I'm all that magazineCRAP!! And you shouldn't either!! So why you do, is a total mystery to me. Maybe we should start making up crap about you. " hey so and so did this and this." can you please just keep your poo to your self? I'd like that. Oh... Also, I LOVE this movie!! It's amazing.
2012-07-15

Release date: 2022-05-11 Genre:Documentary $9.99

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1. Must see - Outstanding representation of so many facets of a typical ADHD family. This movie filled me w hope that perhaps society as a whole is starting to recognize we are all wired differently…doesn’t make any of us less than …hoping in the years to come that understanding will trickle down into our school systems..it all starts w the love and understanding of your family. Thank you for doing such a great job of laying out all of tools that are available and necessary. There is nothing like seeing a child or adult not feel good enough. I highly recommend this film.
2022-07-24

2. Wow! - I have been a diagnostician for years working in public schools and private practice. This documentary is so amazing. It really explains the many facets of ADHD and how misunderstood students can be. I also love the fact that it looks at the angst parents have trying to deal with their child. A documentary like this has been long overdue. I feel like this could be a series.
2022-05-24

3. Amazing Look Into ADHD - This is such an incredible film. As someone who has struggled with ADHD their entire life, it is so relieving and refreshing to finally have such an in-depth, thorough, and emotional look into a mental disability that is far too often treated like a joke. The interviews were fantastic and the subjects of the film were emotional and heartfelt looks into the lives of people with ADHD. I cannot recommend it enough! One of the best documentaries in years.
2022-05-18

4. The Disruptors - This is the first film to finally debunk the most harmful and pervasive myths about this diagnosis and to fundamentally reframe how we think about ADHD. Parents, watch this film with your children and encourage your schools to screen this long overdue and much needed film about this very misunderstood brain type.
2022-05-13

Release date: 2021-02-09 Genre:Musicals $14.99

Release date: 2004-05-14 $12.99

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1. An Epic War Drama Movie Loosely Based On Homer's poem, "Iliad" - Wolfgang Petersen's "Troy" is an excellent epic war drama movie loosely based on Homer's poem, "Iliad." The movie plot was well written while including the important details of the original story. The movie has a decent pace not too fast or too slow. The writing is good as far as plot development goes The army special effects, movie sets and the scenery are all very beautiful. The costumes, the armor, the art and the weapons are impressive and stay true to the ancient Greek setting. The Aegean Sea looks so gorgeous. The clashing of swords and smashing of shields are heard so powerful and clear. The war between Ancient Greece and the Trojans is epic in scale and isn't about poetry. The movie dialogue was very good. The cast is overall excellent and delivers wonderful performances. Brad Pitt is awesome as Achilles. Brad Pitt delivers an upstanding performance by giving the right amount of power and strength for his character, Achilles. Eric Bana is terrific by portraying Hector as a noble, brave prince. Sean Bean was born for the role as Odysseus. Peter O'Toole gives a wonderful performance as Priam, the King of Troy. Orlando Bloom is very good as Prince Paris of Troy. Diane Kruger was a brilliant choice for the role as Helen of Troy. Brian Cox is outstanding as villainous King Agamemnon and is so convincing. Brendan Gleeson was excellent as Agamemnon's brother, Menelaus. Rose Byrne was good for her role as Briseis, a priestess and cousin to Hector. Saffron Burrows who plays Andromache gives easily an excellent performance. The lines are well delivered by the cast and their characters are believable. This movie contains some of the most elaborate action sequence. The fight scenes are great. The battle sequence between Hector and Achilles is one of the best choreographed fight scenes in epic war movies. The violence is likewise beautiful with blood and guts galore both on the battlefield and in single combat. The music score is very amazing. "Troy" is very action-packed and beautifully well-made. A very good, absorbing, entertaining movie with top-notch performances and a compelling story. You'll be connected with the magnificent and timeless qualities of the Homeric universe. Still one of the greatest epic movie drama ever made with Ancient Greek elements.
2021-04-06

2. Get the Original, not Director's Cut - Troy is my favorite movie ever. I want to note though that Director's Cut has its pros and cons, but it should not be bought unless you also own the original theatrical release. The pros are the extended scene of Paris and Helen, better fight scenes on the taking of the Trojan beach, and slightly better conclusion to the end. Now the cons are only a couple with some of the changes in storyline/dialog aren't quite as good as the original, but the biggest problem with this version is the lack of good music. The original had an epic soundtrack especially the ending music, while this one lacked the great music. ONLY get the Director's Cut as an addition to the original release, not in lieu of it!
2020-04-12

3. Captivating - For one, seeing many reviews that say unlike the book, but,so what. Not like this is some religion and I don’t like the “the gods” talk in the movie, cause I believe in one God and his Son (Easter significance) but I enjoy this movie for the entertainment value on its own. Great action and fighting sequences and wow how about Brad Pitt, in great shape at huh? His character is almost indestructible but no one is perfect except one ever so be forewarned. And ain’t Diane Kruger the most stunning woman that ever hit the big screen? Never knew she was ever fully nude in a movie (same year I first saw National Treasure movie) but at least the nudity is tastefully done. It is a very enjoyable movie in spite of the long time. Orlando Bloom is a bit of a wimpy fighting character while Eric Bana is bold and courageous in spite of the inevitable outcome but that is how the show rolls. Enjoy it and forget the silly book!
2018-03-31

4. READ FOR A SOLID AND RELIABLE REVIEW! - I think that in this particular case Hollywood did their best with the movie Troy. For those ignorant individuals this is about the Iliad written by homer, and quite frankly they followed TO THE T! Almost every aspect of the Iliad I thought. The movie and book is suppose to be about the TRAGEDY OF ACHILLES! Now I do want to add that some important seems were left out. Like Hera,Athena, and Aphrodite fighting over the apple and paris(being on mt. Ida at the time) decides who gets the apple at Thetis and Peleus' wedding. Aphrodite wins because she promises Paris the most beautiful woman in the world which of course is HELEN queen of Sparta. They included a good portion of scenes and lines from the book. Like the tension between Agamemnon and Achilles. Or even how a lot of the gods get involved with the fight. Picking sides and rooting for Trojan and Greek warriors to win. IF YOU READ THE BOOK, OR STUDY THE ILLIAD. You will find a deeper meaning of the movie then just some blood, killing, and some war. After studying the book and what homer shows us relating Achilles to aristotles poetics I can confidently say that this is a fantastic movie!
2014-10-08

5. Unique - I have to say, out of all of the movies I have ever watched, I was never left with such a feeling of sadness and excitement. This movie is amazing in its entirety, with a huge (and obviously famous) cast, as well as gorgeous special effects. As you watch the movie, you get attracted to most of the characters and get confused as to which side to support. I have been able to always been able to distinguish characters as antagonists and protagonists, but due to the great story line, it was difficult to distinguish which characters I should support. Overall, love this movie, and I find that the length of the directors cut version really contributes to the appreciation of not only the movie itself and all of the amazing details it offered, but also to the story line itself.
2014-02-08

6. Hollywood at its worst - I understand that the transition from book to film may require some sacrifices, but I'm quite certain Homer is rolling over in his grave at this film. I was especially disappointed when Paris, who is killed in the book, survives in the movie. The manipulations of the Gods are key to the book, but hardly appear in the movie. What we're left with is a whole lot of posturing and action, but no substance at all.
2012-01-02

7. Bloom?! - I have to admit...when I saw that Bloom was in Troy, I was going to move on, but I'm glad I didn't. Eric Bana and Brad Pitt steal the stage and help make up for Bloom's less-than-mediocre acting. If you want to cry, get angry, and go "aww" all within the same movie, well this your next BUY.
2010-10-25

8. COMPLETELY AMAZING - This movie is absolutely amazing. Apart from the stunning cast full of BEAUTIFUL women, this movie captivates from the very beginning. It incorporates heavy, thrilling action to really grasp the essence of the Trojan War. The director does and excellent job creating an emotional connection with this compelling movie. The romance, excitement, and tragedy that is the Trojan War is excellently portrayed in this movie. Although some elements of this movie deviate from true Greek Mtythology the characters are excellent. Hector, Andromache, Paris, Helen, Menelaus, Agamemnon, and King Priam are expertly portrayed in this wonderful film. Although I have some concerns over Achilles and Odysseus (for instance, Achilles's made-up romance with a Trojan princess and Odysseus's weirdly-laid back personality), better actors could not have been picked and the story is told extremely well. As for the critics, it's completely impossible for a ten-year war to be perfectly retold in a hour movie, and it's completely delusional or someone to expect more than what this film gave. There are very few inappropraite scenes and the violence must be incorporated in order for the movie to capture the war aspect of the Trojan War. This movie is positively exceptional and I STRONGLY recommend this to everyone.
2010-10-10

9. A First Rate Epic! - Troy is very roughly based on The Iliad by Homer. So let me start by saying if you've read the book and you're a fan, but you haven't seen the movie yet, don't. If you teach a literature class that is currently reading The Iliad and you want to show your class this, don't. Out of all the book to movie adaptations I've seen, this one is changed up the most. People die at the wrong places and people who should've died live to the end of the movie. I will say that if you want to buy either this, or the theatrical version, get this, because I personally think The Director's Cut to any movie should be released to theaters, because I believe they should tell the whole story and not cut corners. You get to know the characters more, it builds more tension, and because of the additional scenes it leaves you on an emotional rollercoaster. Also if you saw the theatrical and you fell in love with the score that James Horner provided (like I did), you will be dissappointed to find that score is not in this one. They changed the music up in order to match it with the additional scenes by putting songs in different places and even taking music from other films and incorporating them into this, (ex. when Achilles and Patriclous are practicing combat they play music from The Count Of Monte Cristo, and when Achilles and Hector face off they play music from Planet Of The Apes). However, the film still remains to be a classic epic much like Braveheart and Gladiator, and with an all-star cast (Brad Pitt as Achilles, Eric Bana as Hector, Orlando Bloom as Paris, Brian Cox as Agamemnon, Brendan Gleeson as Menelaus, Peter O'Toole as Priam, featuring Julie Christie as Achilles's mother, with Garrett Hedlund as Patriclous, and Tyler Mane as Ajax), you have to at least consider watching the film. This film, in my opinion is forever Classic!
2010-05-05

10. Capt Rons view - The extra footage makes a great movie even better. Helps to understand the players better and the whole movie has more of an Epic feel. Hard to squeeze years of conflict into a little over hours but they did a nice job. How about a sequel showing Odysseus's year journey home. Capt Ron Inglett out with lots of love
2010-04-15

11. True Epic - There is a reason The Iliad is a timeless epic. If only today's world could produce such beauty, horror, sacrifice, vigilance, courage, honor, greed, revenge... but the great storytellers are gone and we are left with only hour clips to squeeze in our fast paced lives. Hollywood could learn a thing or two from our ancestors; Life is filled with more than one storyline. It's more complex than fitting into a specific genre or a two hour window. Troy is a great representation of Homer's tragedy The Iliad and the movie does a beautiful job making it more "real" than when you had to suffer through reading it in your high school English Composition class. It brings the characters to life and lets you "walk in the time of giants." Every time I watch it, I get something a little different from the story. I highly recommend the Director's Cut, which adds a considerable amount to the movie... although I would not recommend it for young eyes (nudity and gore).
2010-03-06

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2010-02-20