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The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)

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The Blue Planet
Blue Planet enchantment
The Ultimate Ocean Documentary
My son just loves the series and have been watching again and again
Absolutely stunning

The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)
Director: Alastair Fothergill
Manufacturer: BBC Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
The Life of Mammals
Life in the Undergrowth
Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series [HD DVD]
The Life of Birds

ASIN: B000069HXC
Release Date: 2002-08-27

Product Description

Come explore years of incredible undersea photography and breathtaking views into a world we share. Choose four DVDs or four VHS tapes. Seasonal Seas/Cral Seas, Tidal Seas/Coasts, Ocean World/Frozen Seas, The Open Ocean and The Deep. Two titles per disc or tape. (Some scenes may be graphic in nature.)

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Extraordinary footage and eloquent narration by David Attenborough highlight the BBC's remarkable wildlife series The Blue Planet: Seas of Life. "Ocean World" begins with astonishing views of a gigantic blue whale--the elusive Holy Grail of undersea photography--and the marvels continue to demonstrate the power, diversity, and profound ecological influence of Earth's oceans. "Frozen Seas" examines whales, walruses, penguins, and other creatures under the extreme conditions of the Arctic and Antarctic Circles. The next two episodes are even better. "Open Ocean" travels thousands of miles into the vast "liquid desert," where currents determine how the ocean's diverse life forms will assume their places in the food chain. More amazing, "The Deep" descends with a state-of-the-art submersible to the ocean's abyssal plain and beyond, filming such bizarre creatures as the fangtooth, bioluminescent jellies, transparent squid, the giant-mouthed gulper eel, and the never-before-seen hairy angler fish.

"Seasonal Seas" focuses on the explosion of life that accompanies every annual blooming of plankton, numbering in the countless billions and captured here with brilliant microphotography. In "Coral Seas," miles-long reefs of living coral are explored, from deep within (requiring brief computer animation) to the surrounding environs, where you'll see white-tipped sharks in a feeding frenzy while beautiful harlequin shrimp wrestle with a starfish. "Tidal Seas" explores the myriad life forms that thrive when lunar gravity pulls the oceans offshore. "Coasts" is easily the most brutal episode, but no less mesmerizing. The most unexpected, and horrifying, sequence is the orca, earning its "killer whale" nickname by capturing, killing, and tail-tossing a seal pup--a sequence so mysteriously primal that even the most seasoned marine biologist will be utterly amazed. One of the finest wildlife programs you're ever likely to see, The Blue Planet: Seas of Life provides the privilege of visiting a truly alien world teeming with the rarest wonders of nature. The series was recut into the feature-length Deep Blue in 2005. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

The Blue Planet.......2007-06-27

This DVD collection is very well done and extremily educational. My teenage son loves these DVDs and watches them over other things on TV or other DVDs. Would make anyone a great gift!!!!

Blue Planet enchantment.......2007-06-27

Enjoyable fantastic film of life on earth. The ocean shots are the best I have seen. This is a set that we will watch over and over again.

The Ultimate Ocean Documentary.......2007-06-27

It is rare to see anything on Amazon where this many people have given it five stars. I just had to write a review to say that they were right! Definitely worth five stars. This is the most amazing documentary I have seen of the sea: chock full of riveting footage, filled with amazing facts, and never dull. From bacteria to whales, from the coasts to the open ocean, from the birds that live off the ocean to the deepest ocean floor, from feeding habits to breeding behavior, this series shows you things you could never have imagined. My sister, who was visiting, was so riveted by the DVD she saw that I will have to send her this series for her birthday.

As someone with an interest in saltwater aquariums, a past member of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and the parent of a little boy who is obsessed with sea animals (we have lots of books), I thought I knew something about the ocean. Boy, was I wrong! I was stunned by what I learned in the first half hour. This series is a GEM. We also have some of the IMAX underwater movies, but the material in the Blue Planet just blows IMAX out of the water. IMAX may have the better video quality, but you learn so, so much more from the Blue Planet. No contest.

My son just loves the series and have been watching again and again.......2007-06-27

This is a great series by Sir David. Not only my son loves to watch the 4 movies comes with this series, My wife and I enjoyed watching too.

I bought three series made by Sir David, they are all informative and enjoyable. One of the classics.

Absolutely stunning.......2007-06-26

This ocean documentary is simply the best, and it is hard to imagine that it could ever be surpassed. That said - what else could I state?.....

The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete DVD Movie Collection (Widescreen Edition)

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Scenes were deleted :(
Truly Deserving of its AFI Top Movie List Ranking
Indiana Jones DVDs
The ride of your life
First class, all the way.

The Adventures of Indiana Jones - The Complete DVD Movie Collection (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Harrison Ford
Manufacturer: Paramount Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Indiana Jones - Giftset (Widescreen Edition)
Raiders of Lost Ark: Mighty Ch (Mighty Chronicles)
King Solomon's Mines (1950)
Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981 Film)

ASIN: B00003CXC5
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Product Description

Raiders Of The Lost Ark, Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom, and Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.

All three films in their original format, restored and digitally remastered, plus a fourth disc featuring 200 minutes of extras including never-before-seen footage from all three films.

System Requirements:
Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, Denhom Elliott, John Rhys-Davies, Kate Capshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri, Sean Connery, River Phoenix, Alison Doody, Julian Glover.
Directed By: Steven Spielberg.
Running Time: 540 minutes., Color.
These films are presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2003 Paramount Pictures.

Format: DVD MOVIE

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As with Star Wars, the George Lucas-produced Indiana Jones trilogy was not just a plaything for kids but an act of nostalgic affection toward a lost phenomenon: the cliffhanging movie serials of the past. Episodic in structure and with fate hanging in the balance about every 10 minutes, the Jones features tapped into Lucas's extremely profitable Star Wars formula of modernizing the look and feel of an old, but popular, story model. Steven Spielberg directed all three films, which are set in the late 1930s and early '40s: the comic book-like Raiders of the Lost Ark, the spooky, Gunga Din-inspired Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and the cautious but entertaining Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Fans and critics disagree over the order of preference, some even finding the middle movie nearly repugnant in its violence. (Pro-Temple of Doom people, on the other hand, believe that film to be the most disarmingly creative and emotionally effective of the trio.) One thing's for sure: Harrison Ford's swaggering, two-fisted, self-effacing performance worked like a charm, and the art of cracking bullwhips was probably never quite the iconic activity it soon became after Raiders. Supporting players and costars were very much a part of the series, too--Karen Allen, Sean Connery (as Indie's dad), Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan, Amrish Puri, Denholm Elliot, River Phoenix, and John Rhys-Davies among them. Years have passed since the last film (another is supposedly in the works), but emerging film buffs can have the same fun their predecessors did picking out numerous references to Hollywood classics and B-movies of the past. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Scenes were deleted :(.......2007-07-02

I watched the entire DVD version and unfortunately, the entire movies are not there. A couple scenes were deleted from all 3 movies.

Probably my favorite scene that was deleted was in Temple of Doom, during the dinner scene. The part where the monkey's scalp is pulled off and it shows the monkey's brain, was deleted from the DVD version.

This was an absolute waste of money. I want the ENTIRE movie!!!

Truly Deserving of its AFI Top Movie List Ranking.......2007-06-30

I love the Indiana Jones series. They were fantastic when they first came out, when I was a young teen, enjoying the fast paced action and sharp witty comments. They're equally great now that I'm older and can see the much deeper meaning in many of the interactions. The movie series does a fantastic job of both providing light, entertaining for the young ones as well as some quality character interactions for those who seek them.

Harrison Ford shines in a role which, in the hands of another actor, might have turned into a cliche. Well, it IS a cliche in the sense that the adventure guy acts as if he's in a video game - running, jumping and shooting his way out of trouble. But he's so much more. He has his doubts, his weaknesses. He knows what he's doing is very risky, and he judges his chances with an experienced eye before leaping into the fray.

I've seen these movies so many times that I'm very glad they're on DVD, where a tape is not wearing holes in it. There's always something new to spot in a situation. The little details tucked into the corners are just astounding.

Highly, highly recommended. This is a set that every home should own. You can pop it into the player at any time, with pretty much any crowd, and enjoy.

Indiana Jones DVDs.......2007-06-27

This series (the first 3 Indiana Jones movies) is a classic, and a great deal of fun.

The ride of your life.......2007-06-21

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas wanted to make a movie that was like the old action adventure movies and they succeeded. The movies grab you by the throat from the beginning and add suspense, quirky joke lines and fast-paced action.

Settle back with your favourite drink, grab a container of popcorn, dim the lights and get ready for the best entertainment night you have had for a long time.

First class, all the way........2007-06-14

I recently picked up this boxed set, and couldn't be happier. I loved these movies as a kid, and still enjoy them immensely as an adult. The digital remastering is gorgeous -- the colors are vivid and the picture crisp. The 4th disc of bonus material is also well done. I won't even comment on the films themselves -- quality material that stands the test of time. Classic, action-packed Spielberg. They don't make 'em like this anymore.

The Simpsons - The Complete Tenth Season (Collectible Bart Head Pack)

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Another craptacular season of the Simpsons
Another (not the last) Great Season
The Last of the Best
Simpsons, funny at 10, still funny near 20
The Simpsons Still Shine In The 10th Season!

The Simpsons - The Complete Tenth Season (Collectible Bart Head Pack)
Starring: Doris Grau , and Marcia Mitzman Gaven
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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The Simpsons - The Complete Ninth Season (Collectible Lisa Head Pack)
Family Guy, Volume 5
South Park - The Complete Tenth Season
The Simpsons - The Complete Ninth Season
The Simpsons - The Complete Eighth Season (Collectible Maggie Head Pack)

ASIN: B000QUU7LG
Release Date: 2007-08-07

Customer Reviews:

Another craptacular season of the Simpsons.......2007-06-28

I SWEAR, this is the last head pack I'm buying., Once you have the whole family, it gets old and you start to realize that you get a piece of molten plastic that could've been used to make a cheap Halloween mask with an adequately cheap rubber band. Anyhoo, here's my review for the set from the non-head link
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Mike Scully's reign of terror continues.

Ok, so this season isn't as good as Season 9 but that doesn't make it bad. In fact there are some really excellent episodes in this season. As someone who thinks the show should've ended after Season 11, how can I possibly reject this season. And now a brief summary.

1. Lard of the Dance - For this episode, the Lisa "A" story with Lisa Kudrow has its laughs but for me, it's all about the Homer and Bart "B" story where Homer thinks he can make a fortune by selling grease. You can't go wrong with Homer and a crazy scheme.

2. The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace - Written by the prolific John Schwartzwelder, this episode features Homer attempting to emulate Thomas Edison's prolific inventing after suffering a mid-life crisis.

3. Bart the Mother - An episode that got too sappy IMO. Bart accidently shoots a mother bird and decides to care for the eggs she apparently left. Nice third act though.

4. Treehouse of Horror IX - Funny at the time but ages real fast. I - after Snake is executed, his toupee is donated to the one man that needs it most, Homer. II - What? Bart and Lisa are trapped in an Itchy and Scratchy cartoon? How humiliating! III - Hey kids, remember Jerry Springer? Well when he's not dancing with the real dancers, he has time to give a voice-over.

5. When You Dish upon a Star - What? There are celebrities who choose to live in Springfield? Specifically Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger (in happier times) not only live there but choose to hire Homer as an assistant. Also, you get the occasional pop-in by Ron Howard who is there to raid the liquor cabinet.

6. D'oh-in in the Wind - After visiting the commune where his mother hid, Homer decides that he wants to be a hippie which is due to infuriate the other hippies who live there (guest voiced by Martin Mull and the great George Carlin).

7. Lisa Gets an "A" - Lisa cheated on a test? Well its true. Again the Homer B story is better when he takes care of a misunderstood lobster named Pinchy. The first episode with that great educator State Comptroller Atkins.

8. Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble" - Just because Homer caused Grandpa to lost functionality in both off his kidneys, that doesn't mean that Homer actually has to donate one of his own kidneys to save Grandpa's life! Does it? Written by John Schwartzwelder.

9. Mayored to the Mob - This is a hilarious episode from the BiMonSciFiCon to Mark Hamill in "Guys and Dolls" Yes, Luke be a Jedi tonight! Also, after protecting Mayor Quimby from a horde of angry sci-fiers, Quimby decides to hire Homer as his bodyguard.

10. Viva Ned Flanders - Probably because there was already a casino in Springfield, none of the Simpsons ever decided to go to Las Vegas, that is until now. When Ned Flanders decides to make up for a life of not living on the edge, he decides to call Homer. While it was a funny episode, it helped spawn that undying premise of the Vegas wives.

11. Wild Barts Can't Be Broken - After a spree of wanton vandalism (caused of course by Homer, Lenny, Carl, and Barney) the town enacts a curfew that prevents the kids from leaving the house.

12. Sunday, Cruddy Sunday - Fred Willard guest voices as the travel agent who books a large group of the Springfield gents to a trip to Super Bowl XXXIII. A note of trivia, the date that this aired was also the premiere date of Family Guy. Read into that any meaning you like.

13. Homer to the Max - Written by John Schwartzwelder, this episode still makes me laugh. Homer gets a lot of respect when a cool detective on TV named Homer Simpson hits the screen. However, after the pilot, they turn Det. Homer Simpson into a lazy, dumb ignoramus forcing Homer to change his name to (drumroll) MAX POWER. Remember, nobody snuggles with Max Power, you strap yourself in and feel the Gs.

14. I'm with Cupid - Apu's extravagant gifts and affection for Manjula on Valentine's day force the rest of the male Springfield population to become irate. Guest appearance by Sir Elton John.

15. Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers" - Probably the first sitcom to take on road rage (not to mention the burgeoning phenom of female SUV driving) was the Simpsons. When Homer accidentally buys a lady Canyonero (Canyonero Yeee Hah!) Marge decides to drive it causing her to develop road rage.

16. Make Room for Lisa - A nice Homer-Lisa story where for the first time, Lisa explores her own insensitivity to Homer. Also, a lot of Lindsay Naegle (before she was Lindsay Neagle) as the OmniTouch rep.

17. Maximum Homerdrive - After losing a steak eating contest to a truck driver who eventually dies, Homer decides to deliver the dead man's payload. BTW, who knew that those trucks could drive themselves? Written by John Schwartzwelder.

18. Simpsons Bible Stories - Rather than just explore Halloween themed ideas, why not try a more scary book like....I dunno.....the Bible. I - Homer and Marge are at the Garden of Eden, II - the Jews will escape the wrath of the evil pharoah by the leadership of Milhouse? III - Bart as David who now has to face Goliath's son, who is just as tall, and angrier.

19. Mom and Pop Art - Underrated episode where Homer becomes a conceptual artist by accident. But when the art community rebuffs his newer work, Homer decides to try an artistic stunt so revolutionary that the art community would have to respect him. Also some great Arizona State bashing by Ned.

20. The Old Man and the "C" Student - After Bart pulls a stunt that forces the IOC to reject Springfield as the site of the Olympic games, he has to do community service at the old folks' home. Meanwhile, Homer is dejected when his mascot idea, the Springfield Spring, is rendered useless forcing him to come up with other ideas for using the spring.

21. Monty Can't Buy Me Love - Why don't the people like Monty Burns? That's what Monty wants to know especially after the dashing billionaire Arthur Fortune comes to town. Written by John Schwartzwelder.

22. They Saved Lisa's Brain - Now this is a great episode. After witnessing the crude and idiotic behavior of the townspeople, Lisa writes an op-ed which allows her to join Springfield's Mensa society. Soon they take over the town which causes an uproar. Some great Comic Book Guy lines and oh btw, did I mention that Stephen Hawking makes an appearance as the voice of reason.

23. Thirty Minutes over Tokyo - The Simpsons desire for an economical vacation leads them to take a trip to Japan. Because after going to Australia, why not try their luck at another country?

The DVD set inclues audio commentary on every episode (odd but the audio commentaries are funnier than the new batch of shows), animation showcases, and many other special features.

Another (not the last) Great Season.......2007-06-22

Ever notice how every season of the Simpson's is called the "Last Great Season" by some Amazon reviewer? I've been watching the show since season one and still tune in every Sunday. I'll probably shell out for every single season (I've already got 1-9). I'm going to see the movie when it comes out, too. I guess that makes me a die-hard fan, I'll admit it. Some people can't justify their love of something unless they complain about some aspect of it, but not me. Love the show, love the characters, enjoy every episode (though some more than others)...I still say it's the smartest, funniest, most dependable show on TV. That's all.

PS: Season 10 is a great one.

The Last of the Best.......2007-06-19

Hell, I'll buy it! But I also remember that Season 11 is the one that weened me off of The Simpsons. I expect some shows to be better than others, but season 11 had more flops than hits. I came back strong for Season 12, only to be disappointed again.

Watching the old episodes proves I haven't got too old for The Simpsons, but only that in later years the show chose to be more preachy than funny, more self-referential than fresh. When a parody becomes a self-parody then it is running on fumes. Homer & family have been going through the motions of being themselves for way too long. As I look forward to the release of the Tenth Season, I can't help but note its pre-sales ranking at 108. The once superhot pre-sales of The Simpsons DVDs are gone. They're even lower than the 4 episode second season of the Muppet Show starring Mia Farrow from 1976, which is at #103. So I'm hardly the lone voice in the woods here.

Matt Groenig and crew shut the door in the face of their audience a long time ago. I'll wait to see how well the movie does before I buy a ticket.

But still, Season 10 is worth the money!

Simpsons, funny at 10, still funny near 20.......2007-06-15

The Simpsons is still a consistently funny show. All you comic book nerds that sit around musing about its hey-day, need to close your laptops while watching the show and actually watch it. Instead of tuning in for five minutes then trying to be the first person to slam it on the message boards. Three words for you neo-Simpson haters, "Worst Audience Ever".

The Simpsons Still Shine In The 10th Season!.......2007-06-12

Disc 1:

Lard of the Dance

Commentary by Mike Scully, Jane O'Brien, Ron Hauge, Pete Michels, Dominic Polcino

The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Dan Greaney, Julie Thacker, Mark Kirkland

Bart the Mother

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, David S. Cohen, Steven Dean Moore

Treehouse of Horror IX

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, David S. Cohen, Donick Cary, Steven Dean Moore

When You Dish Upon a Star

Commentary by Mike Scully, Ron Hauge, Matt Selman, Rich Appel, Pete Michels

D'oh-in' the Wind

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Donick Cary, Ron Hauge, Mark Kirkland

Deleted Scenes

Lard of the Dance

The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace

Bart the Mother

Treehouse of Horror IX

When You Dish Upon a Star

D'oh in the Wind

Easter Egg Disc One:

Deleted scenes

Featurettes:

A Line from Matt Groening

Art & Animation:

Animation Showcase: 5F20 - Lard of the Dance

Animatic/StoryBoard Compare (2 Angles = 7:22/each): 5F20 - Lard of the Dance

1) Storyboards: Storyboard with episode PIP 5F20 - Lard of the Dance

2) Animatic: Animatic with episode PIP 5F20 - Lard of the Dance

Disc 2:

Lisa Gets an "A"

Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble"

Mayored to the Mob

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Dan Castellaneta, Mark Hamill

Viva Ned Flanders

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Ron Hauge, Julie Thacker, Neil Affleck

Wild Barts Can't Be Broken

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer,

Larry Doyle, Matt Selman, Tom Martin

Sunday, Cruddy Sunday

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Tom Martin, Matt Selman, Steve Moore

Disc 3:

Homer to the Max

Commentary by Mike Scully, Rich Appel, Matt Selman, Ron Hauge, Pete Michels

I'm With Cupid

Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers"

Make Room for Lisa

Maximum Homerdrive

Simpsons Bible Stories

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer, Tom Martin, Larry Doyle, Matt Selman, Nancy Kruse, Mike Scully, Rich Appel, Matt Selman, Ron Hauge, Pete Michels

Animation Showcase: AABF09 - Homer to the Max

Animatic/StoryBoard Compare (2 Angles = 8:31 /each) AABF09 - Homer to the Max

1) Storyboards: Storyboard with episode PIP AABF09 - Homer to the Max

2) Animatic: Animatic with episode PIP AABF09 - Homer to the Max

Disc 4:

Mom and Pop Art

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Al Jean,, George Meyer

The Old Man and the "C" Student

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, George Meyer,

Julie Thacker, Ron Hauge, Nancy Cartwright, Mark Kirkland

Monty Can't Buy Me Love

They Saved Lisa's Brain

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, Ron Hauge, Rich Appel, Mark Whitmore, Pete Michels

Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo

Commentary by Matt Groening, Mike Scully, Donick Cary, George Meyer, Ron Gauge, Matt Selman, Jim Reardon

The Simpsons Movie - DVD Sneak Peek

Deleted Scenes

Deleted Scenes Gallery with optional commentary by TBD

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS - 500 Easy Pieces

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -ABC's

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -Bonecracking - Knee Popping Revised

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -Bonecracking - Osteoporosis Revised

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -Bonecracking - Underwear Revised

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -Carnival

BUTTERFINGER SPOTS -Two Of A Kind - New Packaging

INTEL SPOTS - "Homer's Smarter Brain"

Alt Ending

Alt Ending

Alt Ending

Alt Ending

Alt Ending

Smith's CC's CHIPS (Australia) - "Hot Foot" - September 1998

Smith's CC's CHIPS (Australia) -"Homer Saw" - September 1998

Smith's CC's CHIPS (Australia) - "Cliff Diver" - September 1998

Smith's CC's CHIPS (Australia) - "Streaker" - September 1998

Sketch Gallery 5 Images

The Crank Calls 5:40

A Glimpse Inside (aka A Bit From the Animators)

Average customer rating:

Best Show Ever Made
great
Must Have
Arrested Development seasons 1-3
One of the best comedies EVER!

Arrested Development - Seasons 1-3

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Arrested Development - Season Three

ASIN: B000JJ3Y78
Release Date: 2006-11-14

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Season One: Winner of the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy its first year out, Arrested Development is the kind of sitcom that gives you hope for television. A mockumentary-style exploration of the beleaguered Bluth family, it's one of those idiosyncratic shows that doesn't rely on a laugh track or a studio audience; it's shot more like a TV drama, albeit with an omniscient narrator (executive producer Ron Howard) overseeing the proceedings. Holding the Bluths together just barely is son Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), the only normal guy in a family that's chock full of nuts. Hardworking and sensible, Michael's certain he's going to be given control of his family's Enron-style corporation upon the retirement of his father (Jeffrey Tambor). The fact that he's passed over instead for his mother (Jessica Walter) is only a blip when compared to his father's immediate arrest for dubious accounting practices, and the resulting freeze on the family's previously limitless wealth.

Bereft of money, and even less family love, the Bluths have to band together in their moment of need--not easy when everyone's looking out for number 1. In addition to his scabrous parents, Michael has to contend with his lothario older brother (Will Arnett), his basically useless younger brother (Tony Hale), his greedy twin sister (Portia DeRossi), and her sexually ambiguous husband (David Cross). Michael's only comrade in sanity is his son George Michael (Michael Cera), but then again, the teenage boy harbors a secret crush on his cousin (Alia Shawkat). A peerless ensemble led by the brilliant Bateman (who ever knew he could be this good?), all the actors are pitch-perfect in their roles, delivering the dryly funny, sometimes absurdist dialogue with the speed and flair of classic farce. The unusual tone of Arrested Development takes a bit of getting used to--it's far different from anything you'll see on TV, even HBO--but once you buy in to the Bluths' innumerable dysfunctions, you'll be laughing your head off for hours.--Mark Englehart

Season Two: The axe of cancellation dangled perilously over Arrested Development during its second season, but the award-winning comedy fought against fate to deliver a hilarious if scattershot 18 episodes (reduced from the original show order of 22), and stayed alive for the beginning of a third season. Most likely, the creators and actors knew the clock was ticking down, so they didn't hesitate to throw their all into these manic, hilarious episodes, which have only the thinnest of plot arcs but an electrifying energy that makes them hard to resist. Some of the story antics were more of the same: good son Michael (Jason Bateman) tries to keep his company afloat, but is often foiled by older brother Gob (Will Arnett); the precarious marriage of Lindsay (Portia de Rossi) and Tobias (David Cross) undergoes a trial separation; and young George-Michael (Michael Cera) fights his attraction to his cousin Maeby (Alia Shawkat). Other show developments, though, were new and stunningly, uproariously bizarre: Buster (Tony Hale) joins the army, but later finds his hand bitten off by a seal (yes, a real seal), and Oscar (Jeffrey Tambor), the hippie brother of jailed George Sr. (also Tambor), rekindles an affair with sister-in-law Lucille (Jessica Walter), which may have resulted in Buster's conception years ago.

Jokes flew fast and furious, as did guest stars--Ben Stiller, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Christine Taylor, Thomas Jane, Ed Begley Jr., Ione Skye, and Zach Braff among them--making it hard to keep straight who was doing what and why. No matter, as each of the episodes was in and of itself was a perfect gem of comedy, strung together by sharp writing and fantastic performances. In addition to the regular cast, both Liza Minnelli, reprising her role as "Lucille Two," and Martin Short, as an, um, eccentric family friend, deserve special mention, with the episode both appeared in, "Ready, Aim, Marry Me," a frenetic exercise in slapstick farce. Typical examples of the show's offbeat humor were found in "Afternoon Delight," in which various members of the Bluth family discover the true meaning of the '70s ballad, "Meet the Veals," wherein the Bluths encounter the conservative parents of George Michael's girlfriend, and "Motherboy XXX," surrounding an unsettling mother-son traditional dance. The entire cast cohered perfectly through this season, and their give and take provided a perfect balance among the actors, all of whom were even better than the previous year. However, it's Bateman who should be singled out as the show's anchor, mixing dry sarcasm with impeccable comic timing. Despite plummeting ratings, Arrested Development didn't just keep its head above water, it swam with grace and hilarity. --Mark Englehart

Season Three: Arrested Development--one of the greatest comedies in the history of television--went out in a blaze of glory. The truncated final season packed more biting humor per minute than ever before. In only 13 episodes, dozens of intertwining storylines spun in all directions: In addition to the overarching story about the fractious infighting of the Bluth family and the family's housing development company being investigated for treason in Iraq (a plot arc that comes to a dazzlingly surreal conclusion), the put-upon "good son" Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman, Teen Wolf Too) pursues romance with a lovely British woman (Charlize Theron, Monster) who turns out to be woefully inappropriate; swaggering magician Gob (Will Arnett, Monster-In-Law) flees from his newly-discovered teenage son while still pandering for the affection of his self-absorbed father (Jeffrey Tambor, The Larry Sanders Show); flighty Lindsay (Portia de Rossi, Ally McBeal) and her sexually blurry husband Tobias (David Cross, Mr. Show) both get the hots for the family's new lawyer, Bob Loblaw (Scott Baio, Charles in Charge); and much, much more. It's difficult to describe what makes Arrested Development so brilliant. The ensemble is uniformly superb (Jessica Walter, as the family's boozing, scheming matriarch, is particularly devastating this season) and the surprising guest stars (including Andy Richter, James Lipton, Justine Bateman, and many others) are perfectly cast; the characters' abominable behavior defies conventional television notions of "likability", yet they only grow more endearing the more you watch; the humor embraces wild slapstick and sharp satire, often within a single scene; and the nimble documentary style allows for sly glancing references to jokes and scenes from long-past episodes, rewarding devoted fans. But the key is that, no matter how screwball Arrested Development becomes, the show offers a rich, textured, and wonderfully coherent world in which these characters feel genuine, a world completely unlike the flat, plastic simulacrum offered by the average sitcom. Arrested Development was true to itself to the end. Its followers will cherish it forever. --Bret Fetzer

Customer Reviews:

Best Show Ever Made.......2007-06-30

The show has and always will be amazing, if you haven't seen it yet, I promise you will not be dissapointed with this purchase. I only wish there was some way to bring this show back to life. We all could use a few more laughs.

great.......2007-06-27

I got the product so quickly and it was great! I was able to watch it immediately and multiple times. I was so excited and wanted to share my enthusiasm with the other amazon customers.

Must Have.......2007-06-26

This DVD set is necessary for most households. We watch episodes several times a week. You need to see a few at a time to get the running gags. We see something new each time.

Arrested Development seasons 1-3.......2007-06-11

Hilarious! Everyone needs to own this show just so they can appreciate the jokes! There are so many that the more you see the funnier it gets! I love this show and I wish they'd bring it back!!!

One of the best comedies EVER!.......2007-06-10

This show is one of the most cleverly written and smartest comedies ever.
I rate it right up there with Seinfield and Friends, and maybe even better. I've watched all episodes several times and it never gets old b/c I keep discovering things I missed, subtle things that can be overlooked if you're not paying close attention.
I highly recommend it!

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Schoolboys In Disgrace
IF only I could decide...
Just one of the Greatest Unknown Films of the 20th Century
Don't forget the music!
Much anticipated!

If... (Criterion Collection)
Starring: Malcolm McDowell , David Wood , Richard Warwick , Christine Noonan , and Rupert Webster
Director: Lindsay Anderson , and Guy Brenton
Manufacturer: Criterion
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Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000OPPAEW
Release Date: 2007-06-19

Description

Lindsay Anderson's If.… is a daringly anarchic vision of British society, set in a boarding school in late-sixties England. Before Kubrick made his mischief iconic in A Clockwork Orange, Malcolm McDowell made a hell of an impression as the insouciant Mick Travis, who, along with his school chums, trumps authority at every turn, finally emerging as violent savior against the draconian games of one-upmanship played by both students and the powers that be. Mixing color and black and white as audaciously as it mixes fantasy and reality, If…. remains one of cinema's most unforgettable rebel yells.

Customer Reviews:

Schoolboys In Disgrace.......2007-06-27

The exclusive private school portrayed in "If.." serves as a scathing metaphor of class and privilege in the United Kingdom. What makes the statement that director Lindsay Anderson is trying to convey more stinging is that he treats his subject matter as dark comedy. What I also found interesting is that Anderson doesn't direct most of his criticism at the school administrators, whose crimes are allowing such a stifling atmosphere to perpetuate. Rather, the worst criticism is directed at the Whips, the sniveling fascist students who are given free reign to terrorize and subjugate their fellow students to the worst kind of torment. It's easy to criticize authority but our worst enemies are our peers who will later become the leaders of our world because that's the way it is. The film is anchored by a mesmerizing performance by Malcolm McDowell who portrays rebel iconoclast Mick Travis. Travis belongs in this stifling environment as much as he needs a hole in the head. Travis serves as everyman and reacts to the inanity around him with a knowing smirk. In one memorably hilarious exchange with a Whip Travis accuses him of serving Coca-Cola to the underclassmen while expecting them to lick his fingers for the rest of their lives. What gives this scene more power is that Travis says it knowing it will subject him to a more severe beating. If you could best describe "If..." I would say it's a dark comedy with dramatic and surreal elements. It would serve as a good double bill with another indictment of English classism, Peter Medak's "The Ruling Class". On a final note will somebody, Criterion or Warner Brothers, release "O Lucky Man" on disc.

IF only I could decide..........2007-06-21

In high school in the middle 1970s we never could get to see this movie but we all owned a copy of the screenplay. Finally I saw the film at a university showing in 1978 or 1979. I hadn't seen it since. From the reviews since 2000 it appears some people in the US had it on VHS or DVD but I don't know how that was possible. I never could find it. I assumed it was being surpressed out of political fear. Anyway, all these years later, I'm still not sure I like how the movie slips the bounds of reality to the point where you're not sure this isn't supposed to be just a fantasy (the vicar in the drawer, the main characters not speaking the last 15 minutes of the movie, the charage across the clean quad that in the previous shot was battle strewn). This shift to fantasy is jarring because up to the last half hour of the movie it is as brutally naturalistic as This Sporting Life (except for the fantasy sex sequence - clearly meant to be fantasy - in the cafe). Am I wrong to find this shift to fantasy an artistic capitulation? Am I the only one who thought the lads burning the stuffed crocodile meant this was all to be seen as something like the collages with pictures from Africa? Nevertheless, I know I'll be watching this DVD many times.

Just one of the Greatest Unknown Films of the 20th Century.......2007-06-18

I first saw "If..." during its original release in the late 1960s in a theater in Pittsburgh. I saw it several times then ...which was not the easiest thing to do as a grad student. Maybe it had something to do with having attended a New England prep school and my brother about to start one.

I have owned a copy on VHS, I own a book with the script and commentary by Lindsay Anderson, and I am ordering a copy of this DVD.

Most reviewers talk about the theme of rebellion due to repressive conditions and such. The concern ... I want to say fear ... that it will trigger more school tragedies is misplaced. What Lindsay Anderson has done is help us explore the challenges that are faced by young men coming of age so that as a society we can learn how to respond to those challenges. Why today do schools still tolerate bullies?

When I saw the movie "Animal House" a few years later, my immediate reaction was that it was an Americanized version of "If..." but with more humor. I am amazed that no other reviewer has spoken of the parallels. I have never read that Landis or the writers of Animal House were even aware of the film. Maybe that speaks to the timeless theme of the film.

This may not be an easy movie for many to watch, but the Missa Lubba soundtrack is unforgetable and continually brings you back into the film.

Enjoy.

Don't forget the music!.......2007-06-10

I have waited years for IF to be released on DVD - I trust that the amazing MISSA LUBA that was used as the sound-track will also get a new release.

Much anticipated!.......2007-04-24

I've been waiting for a release of If... for a long long time, and it is so good to see it will be given the deluxe treatment with Criterion. Lindsay Anderson created a landmark film which captured the talents of a young Malcolm McDowell at his best. You get the feeling that Wes Anderson took his cue from this film when he made Rushmore, but what sets If... apart is the surrealism that creeps into the movie and eventually takes it over, resulting in its wildly hallucinogenic climax. All the extras will make this anxiously awaited DVD a real treat, as hopefully we will be able to get a peek into the mind that created this film. The addition of Thursday's Children certainly makes this deluxe package worthwhile.

Jurassic Park Adventure Pack (Jurassic Park/ The Lost World: Jurassic Park/ Jurassic Park III)

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Good deal
Beautiful package
Dinosaur lovers unite!
THRILL RIDES GALORE !!!
Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park Adventure Pack (Jurassic Park/ The Lost World: Jurassic Park/ Jurassic Park III)
Starring: Rona Benson , Blake Michael Bryan , Laura Dern , John Diehl , and Bruce French
Director: Joe Johnston
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
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Jurassic Park
Steven Spielberg's 1993 mega-hit rivals Jaws as the most intense and frightening film he'd ever made prior to Schindler's List, but it was also among his weakest stories. Based on Michael Crichton's novel about an island amusement park populated by cloned dinosaurs, the film works best as a thrill ride with none of the interesting human dynamics of Spielberg's Jaws. That lapse proves unfortunate, but there's no shortage of raw terror as a rampaging T-rex and nasty raptors try to make fast food out of the cast. The effects are still astonishing (despite the fact that the computer-generated technology has since been improved upon) and at times primeval, such as the sight of a herd of whatever-they-are scampering through a valley. --Tom Keogh

The Lost World - Jurassic Park
In the low tradition of knockoff horror flicks best seen (or not seen) on a drive-in movie screen, Steven Spielberg's sequel to Jurassic Park is a poorly conceived, ill-organized film that lacks story and logic. Screenwriter David Koepp strings along a number of loose ideas while Jeff Goldblum returns as Ian Malcolm, the quirky chaos theoretician who now reluctantly agrees to go to another island where cloned dinosaurs are roaming freely. Along with his girlfriend (Julianne Moore) and daughter, Malcolm has to deal with hunters, environmentalists, and corporate swine who stupidly bring back a big dino to Southern California, where it runs amok, of course. Spielberg doesn't seem to care that the pieces of this project don't add up to a real movie, so he hams it up with big, scary moments (with none of the artfulness of those in Jurassic Park) and smart-aleck visual gags (a yapping dog in a suburb mysteriously disappears when a hungry T-rex stomps by). A complete bust.--Tom Keogh

Jurassic Park III
Surpassing expectations to qualify as an above-average sequel, Jurassic Park III is nothing more or less than a satisfying popcorn adventure. A little cheesier than the first two Jurassic blockbusters, it's a big B movie with big B-list stars (including Laura Dern, briefly reprising her Jurassic Park role), and eight years of advancing computer-generated-image technology give it a sharp edge over its predecessors. While adopting the jungle spirit of King Kong, the movie refines Michael Crichton's original premise, and its dinosaurs are even more realistic, their behavior more detailed, and their variety--including flying pteranodons and a new villain, the spinosaurus--more dazzling and threatening than ever. These advancements justify the sequel, and its contrived plot is just clever enough to span 90 minutes without wearing out its welcome.

Posing as wealthy tourists, an adventurous couple (William H. Macy, Téa Leoni) convince paleontologist Alan Grant (Sam Neill) and his protégé (Allesandro Nivola) to act as tour guides on a flyover trip to Isla Sorna, the ill-fated "Site B" where all hell broke loose in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. In truth, they're on a search-and-rescue mission to find their missing son (Trevor Morgan), and their plane crash is just the first of several enjoyably suspenseful sequences. Director Joe Johnston (October Sky) embraces the formulaic plot as a series of atmospheric set pieces, placing new and familiar dinosaurs in misty rainforests, fiery lakes, and mysterious valleys, turning JP3 into a thrill ride with impressive highlights (including a T. rex versus spinosaurus smack-down), adequate doses of wry humor (from the cowriters of Election), and an upbeat ending that's corny but appropriate, proving that the symptoms of sequelitis needn't be fatal. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Good deal.......2007-06-27

Great fun to watch again these 3 great movies with my daughter. Very good presentation for a good price. Great value.

Beautiful package.......2007-06-27

Jurassic Park is a great movie, no doubt about it. And this package is also great... It's very well made, and opens up revealing beautiful images.
The second movie (The Lost World) is boring and it doesn't get near the first.
Jurassic Park III is another great one... It isn't better than the first, but it's way better than the second.
And the many extras that comes within the discs are good too.

I think that the only fault of this box set is the lack of english subtitles. There's english closed captions only.

Dinosaur lovers unite!.......2007-06-15

When the first Jurassic Park movie came out I fell in love with the brachiosaur "Welcome to Jurassic Park" scene and have been hooked ever since. To have the three movies in a set and the additional footage is just a pleasure. True the plot of the second movie (The Lost World) is not in the same league with that first vision, but the dinosaurs are so great that it is still fun. The third movie, however, is much closer to the first in quality and almost equally entertaining, thanks in part to the acting skills of William H. Macy.

It is the dinosaurs, however, that star in this trilogy. It is amazing to me how the well the special efffects have held up! Definitely worth the cost of the DVDs. Dinosaur lovers unite and ENJOY!

THRILL RIDES GALORE !!!.......2007-06-13

I have been a nut for Dinosaur movies since I was a kid and they were shown on a square screen in black & white in theatres. "The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms" was the greatest of its time and now here I get to see these three magnificant movies in my living room ! I saw these at the theater and I have to brag that my sourround is better ! The movies are sharp, colorful and the sound is wonderful!!! Dinos tramping all over the place !!! Oh by the way the EXTRAS are superb!! I love seeing these guys loving what they are doing and it shows in the movies! Its amazing how they make this stuff work! What a great job!!! Delightful, and entertaining fantasy fun for the kid in all of us!!! GET THE POPCORN!!!!

Jurassic Park.......2007-05-12

Love this have never been able to see all three together..
Your kids will love it, spell binding

Leapfrog Learning DVDs 5-Pack (Talking Words Factory / Talking Words Factory II / Learn to Read at the Storybook Factory / Letter Factory /Math Circus)

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Best Learning Videos
What a wonderful tool!
Amazing Learning Tools!!!
GREAT!!!
WOW

Leapfrog Learning DVDs 5-Pack (Talking Words Factory / Talking Words Factory II / Learn to Read at the Storybook Factory / Letter Factory /Math Circus)
Starring: Leapfrog 5pak
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000EHQU1W
Release Date: 2006-04-17

Description

5 pack of LeapFrog dvds: 1) LeapFrog: Talking Words Factory II: The Code Word Caper 2) LeapFrog: Learn to Read at the Storybook Factory 3) LeapFrog: Letter Factory 4) LeapFrog: Math Circus 5) LeapFrog: Talking Words Factory

Customer Reviews:

Best Learning Videos.......2007-06-27

I wish that I could give this series more than 5 stars. My children love it, and they have learned a lot. Very, very good. We also like Here Come the ABCs [CD/DVD Combo] and Sesame Street: All-Star Alphabet, but Leap rocks.

What a wonderful tool!.......2007-06-26

My daughter's instruction at her school was lacking. I needed to find a way to help her learn myself. A friend of mine, a former teacher, recommended the Letter Factory. Within a couple of weeks, my daughter was getting her letters and sounds. I bought the pack, and she is loving the talking words factory. My older daughter loves it too. It is a great review for her.

Amazing Learning Tools!!!.......2007-05-31

I have a 5 year old starting Kindergarten in August and a 3 1/2 year old. Within 2 weeks- literally, they had both memorized all letters and letter sounds. My 5 year old is now sounding out phonetic words on her own. These videos incorporate all learning styles- visual, audio, right and left brain dominance and are addictive. The girls frequently repeat these songs in the car or in their rooms falling asleep at night. These will also be an invaluable asset to pre-k and kindergarten classroom teachers as curriculums become more demanding at earlier ages. These videos are fun and just seem to pour the knowledge into their heads!

GREAT!!!.......2007-05-28

Every morning when my 28 month old daughter wakes up she says "I want to watch the green frogs". She has learned all her beginning phonics and she sings the "sounds" song from "The Letter Factory" DVD everywhere. We even sing it in the grocery store to keep her "engaged" in something constructive. She also has learned how to read simple words ("The Talking Words Factor" and "Code Word Caper") and now she is very interested in learning to read. She asks me to spell different words all the time. She even knows how to spell her first name "Melody" and even her last name. The "Math Circus" DVD is fabulous too. I only wish that it focused on counting past ten, too. Now we count as we do errands in the car and we sing "The Numbers Song". These DVDs really have jump-started her interest in learning to read and to count.

I recommended these DVDs to my nephew who did not have as much interest in learning his numbers or letters and now he is on his way to reading, too.

These are fabulous.

WOW.......2007-05-27

Great series. My 2 1/2 year old learned her letter sounds in about 2 weeks. We had been working on letter recognition and sounds and used many of the leapfrog products, but this one made is all click for her. (The Letter Factory is the main video I let her watch at first, but she loves them all.) Now she uses her Word Whammer properly.

OH! Each video comes with this wonderful guide to help you and your child use the video together.

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Great program, great package
"24" from beginning to end..watch Bauer age!
Great Deal
Not what it's cracked up to be...
Effin A, man, effin A

24 - Seasons 1-5
Starring: Kiefer Sutherland
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Season 1: 24, as surely everyone knows by now, is a thriller that takes places over 24 hours, midnight to midnight, in 24 one-hour episodes. Everything takes place in real time, which means no flashbacks, no flash-forwards, no handy time-dissolves. Every strand of the plot has to be dovetailed and interlocked so things happen just when they should, in the right amount of time. Federal agent Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) runs around L.A. trying to stall an assassination attempt on an African American presidential candidate and rescue his wife and daughter from the clutches of the Balkan baddies. Twists, turns, revelations, and cliffhangers are tossed at us with satisfying regularity. It's not perfect: we get some hokey plot devices (instant amnesia, anybody?); the final twist makes no sense whatsoever; and as for Dennis Hopper's "Serbian" accent.... Even so, this is undeniably mold-breaking TV. Like Murder One and The Sopranos, 24 is one of those series that future TV thrillers will be measured against. --Philip Kemp

Season 2: Jack Bauer is having another one of his "very bad days" in the second season of the groundbreaking real-time thriller 24. Once again the hours are ticking by with more guaranteed cliffhangers than a convention of mountain climbers. Holed up in a Los Angeles condo and estranged from his daughter, Jack is no longer on the government payroll; unfortunately for him, this small fact doesn't seem to matter to President David Palmer and the NSA, who call him back in to the CTU and give him 24 hours to infiltrate a terrorist organization that is planning to detonate a dirty bomb in the city of angels. All Jack wants is to get his daughter out of the city, unfortunately Kim's new employer, the abusive father of the child she is nannying, has other ideas.

Season 3: There's not one cougar to be found in 24's dynamic third season, and that's good news for everyone. After Jack Bauer's daughter Kim survived hokey hazards in season 2, she's now a full-time staffer at CTU, the L.A.-based intelligence beehive that's abuzz once again--three years after the events of "Day Two"--when a vengeful terrorist threatens to release a lethal virus that could wipe out much of the country's population. Jack attempts to broker a deal for the virus involving drug kingpin Ramon Salazar, whose operation Jack successfully infiltrated at high personal cost: to maintain his cover, he got hooked on heroin. That potentially deadly triangle--drug lords, addiction, and bioterrorism on a massive scale--sets the 24-hour clock ticking in a tight, action-packed plot involving a potential traitor in CTU's midst; the return of TV's greatest villainesses in Nina Meyers and former First Lady Sherry Palmer; a troubled romance between Kim and Jack's new partner Chase; and a scandalized reelection campaign by president David Palmer, who monitors CTU as they struggle to (literally) save the day.

Season 4: The fourth season kicks off with a deadly terrorist strike resulting in the kidnapping of his new boss, the U.S. Secretary of Defense James Heller. Although a fired, ex-employee of the Counter Terrorist Unit (CTU), it is no surprise who is going to shift into full gear to bring the terrorists to justice. However, it doesn't take the super-agent long to discover the kidnapping of his boss is part of a much larger plan, master-minded by Habib Marvan the middle eastern terrorist cell leader the US government has been trying to track down for years. Considered by many to be the best season of the first four, 24 - Season 4 is a definite departure from the first three seasons; it's still amped up beyond anything else on TV, but compared to the previous seasons, 24 has gotten a lot smarter, and in turn, better. --Rob Bracco

Season 5: Eighteen months after faking his own death, Jack Bauer is forced to return to Los Angeles when it becomes apparent that the only four people who know he is still alive are being systemically targeted for assassination. The assassinations coincide with the signing of an anti-terrorism treaty between Russia and the U.S., leading Jack to suspect a link between the assassinations, the treaty, and a group of Russian terrorists. But as events slowly unfold it becomes apparent that the day's horrific events were originally set in motion by someone within our country's own administration - an individual with the power and resources to thwart Jack's every move.

Customer Reviews:

Great program, great package.......2007-05-30

I started with season 5 because I had entirely missed it. I couldnt stop watching the segments. I look forward to starting over with season 1. Highly reccommend the set.

"24" from beginning to end..watch Bauer age!.......2007-05-18

I am enjoying these DVD's...trying to watch on TV weekly with commercials makes it a long, drawn-out process. Being able to see the action all at once makes the story much more exciting to me. It's way bettr than re-runs, and I can share with family and friends, adding to discussion of the plots and characters.

Great Deal.......2007-05-13

24 is one of the best series i ever see. Jack Bauer is the best!

Not what it's cracked up to be..........2007-05-12

I don't like this show. It's very unrealistic and full of plot holes. The acting is sub par in spots and I really don't care what happens to the characters. The "Kim" storylines are dumb and distracting. The concept of "real-time" TV isn't that innovative if you ask me. There are a lot of cliff hangers and "suspense", but like I said, I don't care due to the aforementioned problems in the writing/logic and acting. On the up side, this DVD set is good quality. If you're a fan of the show, you'll be pleased to know that these sets look good, sound good, and have great extra features. That is, if you care. I bought seasons 1-5 at Costco last Christmas because they were on sale. I mean, who would want to miss out on the most intense, action packed show of all time? My girlfriend and I watched through season 4, but became totally burnt out with it. I never want to see another episode again, so I sold them on ebay and bought The Shield (a much better show...and that's a fact). 24 became stale because of the rigid subject matter, and repetitive situations. The show is about counter-terrorism, so there's no comedy (not that there should be) and no change in tone. 24 attempts to keep the same breakneck pace the entire season, which isn't dramatic (only superficial). It doesn't interest me and I don't buy it. At first we liked it but it quickly became apparent that 24 is fast on pacing, and sloooow on brains/logic. A lot of people disagree with me....hell, you're probably one of them. That's OK, because I've got better shows to watch like The X-Files, Millennium, The Sopranos, The Wire, Carnivale, Deadwood, Rome, The Shield, Stargate SG-1, Farscape, Lost, House M.D., Brotherhood, etc., etc. Check those shows out if you want the best that TV on DVD has to offer. If the plot holes and ridiculous stories don't bother you, then I say go for it and buy this set.

If you want specific examples of the plot holes, you either haven't been watching or are as naive as the writers. There are too many to list (5 seasons worth). If you've been watching for any length of time at all you'll remember Air Force One being taken out in mid air, extravagant plans to assassinate a "potential" US presidential candidate (all they had to do was snipe him out), being able to travel to anywhere in LA in a matter of 5 minutes or less, etc. I mean, the concept of the same man having to save the entire planet 5+ times in a row is absurd, and that's what the show is based on. Come on! But they try to come off so real and authentic. I don't know....maybe I just don't get it; if you do...good for you. Either way it's just not for me. If you want edgy, "intense" TV, I recommend The Shield.

P.S. - I realize I'm in the minority here. Go ahead and hit "not helpful". I expect most of you will.

Effin A, man, effin A.......2007-04-01

Jack Bauer is probably one of the greatest "American heroes" in the history of television. His take no sheist attitude and his determination to do whatever it takes to get results is by far the most hardcore and badA of any of my favorite characters on television or in movies. You can also watch as the seasons progress as Jack puts up with less crap and gives up beating around the bush, and just does whatever it takes to get what he's looking for. I had always heard about 24 and wanted to get into it, but jumping into it midseason was always hard to do. I borrowed season one from a friend and was instantly hooked, so much that i decided to go ahead and get all of them. Ha, i guess this show is a lot like crack, cause once you start it, believe me, you're hooked.. If you've got the time, you'll probably blow through several episodes and discs (maybe even seasons) at a time..

I've checked on it, and wanted to get all five seasons on dvd to catch up on the show to watch it on tv, but they're very expensive to buy individually, even used. There's no other way to get all of these without spending fifty dollars apiece new, or spending thirty-five or so used. This boxed set with the first five seasons, is without a doubt the best deal you can come by, and I highly recommend it. Buy it, enjoy it, and be amazed at and envy Jack Bauer and his hardcore awesomeness.

X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2: X-Men United/ X-Men: The Last Stand)

Average customer rating:

Great films, but do not buy this set.
Happy
Very Good !!!!
Hey everyone It's the X-men...or is it?
Boredom looking for stardom ?

X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2: X-Men United/ X-Men: The Last Stand)
Starring: X-Men Trilogy Pack
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000HEVZ9E
Release Date: 2006-10-03

Description

Disc 1: *X-Men: The Last Stand *Widescreen Feature *Director & Writer Commentary by Brett Ratner, Zack Penn,and Simon Kinberg *Deleted & Extended Scenes (with optional commentary by Brett Ratner) *3 Alternate Endings *2 Menu Sets: X-Men and Brotherhood *Inside Look- A Night a the Museum *The World of Marvel Trailers *US Component #2237392 *Canadian Bilingual Component #2237393 *Refer to PIS for details

Disc 2: *X2 *Widescreen Feature *Deleted Scenes *US Component #2110485 *Canadian Bilingual Component #2110488 *Refer to PIS for details

Disc 3: *X-Men *Widescreen Feature *US Component #2110095 *Canadian Bilingual #2110098 *Refer to PIS sheet for details

Episode Description: Disc 1: X-Men: The Last Stand Disc 2: X2 Disc 3: X-Men

Customer Reviews:

Great films, but do not buy this set........2007-06-12

This is far from a Complete set. Because it does not have the Two-Disc versions of the films. The first two X-Men movies have great Two-Disc sets and I was dissapointed that this set only included the Single-Disc versions. Although the third movie does not have a Two-Disc set I think there will be one in the future. Only buy this set if you don't care about the features, but if your like me buy the Two-Disc sets induvidualy or wait for and Ultimate Edition Collection.

Happy.......2007-05-30

I'm happy with the item I received and the time in which I received it.

Very Good !!!!.......2007-05-26

The X-MEN Trilogy is a must have for Sci-Fi fans. Highly Recommended!!!!

Hey everyone It's the X-men...or is it?.......2007-05-24

Alright, here it goes.
Xmen 1 was terrible. Sorry. They chose a very good wolverine but the movie could have been so much more than it was.Isn't cyclopes the leader of the Xmen? Yeah I thought so. Isn't Wolverine the mean, could care less, arrogant, 5-foot-3, massive built killing machine? Yeah, but Hugh Jackman still played him well. Storm is such a loser in this movie. Sorry Halle. Perfect Prof. X. Bad Magneto, Sorry, er whatever ur name is. Mystique...um...was weird...and naked...and ugly. All the action was saved till the end. C'mon. And it seems they took these x-men from the Ultimate Marvel Universe instead of regular Marvel which was mistake number 1. This movie gets a 2 out of 5.
X-men 2 was way better. Again Cyclops is played as the wimp in the background and Wolverine seems to be the leader of the X-men. The school being attacked was great. Storm got a little better, but still lame. Rogue is such a loser and so is Iceman. Doesnt Rogue fly? Yeah I thought so. Is Iceman really gonna do nuthing the whole movie? Yeah pretty much.They should rename this movie, Wolverine and the X-men because that's what it is. And Jean? Pheonix? For real? Was that a huge giant fire-bird image in the water? Yep. Can't wait for X-3! 4 out of 5 stars.
X-men 3 is an action-packed thriller no matter what anyone sais. The action is non-stop from beginning to end.It's straight out X-men, juggernaut, Brotherhood of Mutants, police, and everybody else BRAWWLL!!That's what I'm talking about. Too bad they killed of punk-Cyclops in the very beginning. Singer took him and went to work on Superman and it's apparent that he is not very much into action-packed thrillers. Anyway, this is a must have. Halle yelled at the producers so they gave her a bigger role. Seriously. Anyway,although a depth of story isn't explored the action makes up for it ten-fold and I forgive them. Great scenes. Only one thing. Remember Pheonix. Well...the bird isn't there. How can you have a pheonix without the bird. Obviously they got this silly idea from Ultmate X-men comic books. Pheonix is not supposed to be a level of Jeans power. Pheonix is the bird, guardian of that crystal thingy from outer-space who comes and takes over jeans body and causes major problems for the x-men. But given my take on X-1 and X-2, I forgive them because this is much better. Truthfully, I would just get the third one if youve seen the previous ones already. 4 out of 5 stars.

Boredom looking for stardom ?.......2007-05-23

Intra galactical space travel with twisted plots, too long, too boring, too sleepy. Mediocre acting, missing plot continuity and light-years away from STAR WARS quality. If wasting time is not your goal, don't waste the money !!!!!

Average customer rating:

It's the Duke, but remaster please!
the old saturday afternoon at the movies kinda fun
On a 1 to 10 scale, this collection is rated: 5.6
It's the Duke
This was just what I ordered

John Wayne 20 Movie Pack
Starring: John Wayne
Manufacturer: Digital 1Stop / Mill Creek Entertainment
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000A2XC6W
Release Date: 2005-07-01

Product Description

John Wayne 20 MoviePack - The Dawn Rider, The Desert Trail, The Lucky Texan , 'Neath Arizona Skies, Rainbow Valley, The Trail Beyond, Texas Terror, The Star Packer, Paradise Canyon, Riders of Destiny, West of the Divide, Winds of the Wasteland, Born to the West (Hell Town), The Lawless Frontier, The Man from Utah, Randy Rides Alone, Blue Steel, Sagebrush Trail, The American West of John Ford, Angel and the Badman, McLintock

System Requirements:

Running Time 1243 Mins.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

It's the Duke, but remaster please!.......2007-05-03

We've been spoiled in this day and age. Mopst movies today found on DVDs, including John Wayne movies, have been digitally remastered and include bonus materials, pictures which are always good, subtitles and the like. Though I love the movies in general, the quality of the DVDs is not so good. The picture is not good on some, the subtitles are not there, the sound is not great, and it is not worthy of a DVD by today's standard. McClintock looked like they played it on a TV and recorded it with a camcorder! But what did I expect for the price?

the old saturday afternoon at the movies kinda fun.......2007-05-03

I am 50 plus years of age and I remember the saturday afternoons at the movies. There was always a coming attraction (for the next week for the kids),a cartoon, a chapter serial,& two features. Usually one of the features was a western. These films of Mr. Wayne bring back memories when the good guys always wore white hats and bad guys always wore black hats, drank too much, and always lost the fight with the good guys. The good guys had a romantic interest in the heroine, but no mushy stuff
ever happened in these films, not for young eyes who always like action and no kissing face stuff! Only comment I have wrong about this collection of horse opera is that the first two films (the Dawn Rider and the Desert Trail)have some glinches in them as though they are old copies of them but the others are good copies in this 20 pack. Worth the price of 5.00 dollars in all.

On a 1 to 10 scale, this collection is rated: 5.6.......2007-04-18

The JOHN WAYNE 20 MOVIE PACK includes a bonus:
"The American West Of John Ford" was a made for TV documentary about the legendary filmmaker, with alternating host duties carried out by Wayne, Henry Fonda and Jimmy Stewart. Filmed on-site at Monument Valley, it's easy to see the long-established camaraderie among these actors as they reminisced with their former director about his production company and days gone by. Ford was clearly looking frail and on the decline, which undoubtedly prompted this retrospective tribute.

The balance of the box set are films made prior to the Duke's breakthrough picture, 1939's "Stagecoach," his first collaboration with John Ford. These quickly-made three-reelers, once standard Saturday matinee fare, were often shown in pairs along with a serial chapter, a Three Stooges short and a few cartoons. Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear...

The 1 to 10 score for JOHN WAYNE 20 MOVIE PACK was calculated from polling data obtained at a film resource website. Based on these figures, the current rating for this collection is: 5.6.

The following alphabetized program list includes individual poll scores, years of release and primary actors (besides Wayne).

(6.8) The American West Of John Ford (TV-1971-doc.) - John Ford/John Wayne/Henry Fonda/James Stewart/Andy Devine (cameo)
(6.8) Angel And The Badman (1947) - John Wayne/Gail Russell/Harry Carey
(5.5) Blue Steel (1934) - John Wayne/George 'Gabby' Hayes/Yakima Canutt
(5.0) The Dawn Rider (1935) - John Wayne/Marion Burns/Yakima Canutt (in support)
(5.1) The Desert Trail (1935) - John Wayne/Mary Kornman/Paul Fix
(6.0) Hell Town ("Born To The West") (1937) - John Wayne/Marsha Hunt
(4.7) The Lawless Frontier (1934) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.6) The Lucky Texan (1934) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.0) The Man From Utah (1934) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(7.2) McLintock! (1963) - John Wayne/Maureen O'Hara/Stefanie Powers
(5.3) 'Neath The Arizona Skies (1934) - John Wayne/Sheila Terry/Yakima Canutt (in support)
(5.0) Paradise Canyon (1935) - John Wayne/Marion Burns/Yakima Canutt (in support)
(5.5) Rainbow Valley (1935) - John Wayne/Lucile Browne/George 'Gabby' Hayes
(5.7) Randy Rides Alone (1934) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.8) Riders Of Destiny (1933) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.1) Sagebrush Trail (1933) - John Wayne/Nancy Shubert/Yakima Canutt
(5.6) The Star Packer (1934) - John Wayne, George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.0) Texas Terror (1935) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(5.5) The Trail Beyond (1934) - John Wayne/Verna Hillie/Noah Beery/Noah Beery Jr.
(5.8) West Of The Divide (1934) - John Wayne/George "Gabby" Hayes
(6.0) Winds Of The Wasteland (1936) - John Wayne/Phyllis Cerf

It's the Duke.......2007-04-10

If you want some of John Wayne's less known movies this is the perfect pack at the perfect price for you. Many viewing hours of the Duke!

This was just what I ordered.......2007-04-01

I have not yet watched these movies, but I have received exactly what I wanted. Thanks.

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