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Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks (2008)
Actors: Jason Lee, David Cross, Justin Long
Release Year: 2008
Date: 12/12/2011 4:57 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

We have watched this movie 30 times already. My 3 year old can't get enough. One of the most enjoyable movies in our kid collection (it hasn't yet driven the adults nuts) and one we may end up keeping for many years.

Review Date: 12/12/2011
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Collector's Edition) (High School Reunion Collection)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (Collector's Edition) (High School Reunion Collection) (2003)
Actors: Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Release Year: 2003
Date: 2/20/2010 8:33 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A bit silly, but an awesome piece of nostalgia. Tons of classic quotes and the beginning of star careers for many of the actors.

Review Date: 2/20/2010
Get Him to the Greek~ Two Movies~Unrated and Theatrical~ One Disc ~ Widescreen~ dolby 5.1
Get Him to the Greek~ Two Movies~Unrated and Theatrical~ One Disc ~ Widescreen~ dolby 5.1 (0)
Date: 4/23/2011 3:21 ET
2 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Very funny but a little off color. The music isn't bad either. The lead actors really make this movie work. My wife hated it, but I give it 4 stars.

Review Date: 4/23/2011
Haywire
Haywire (2012)
Actors: Michael Douglas, Michael Angarano, Channing Tatum
Release Year: 2012
Date: 9/23/2012 2:41 ET
1 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

A star studded cast, with lots of action and violence. Most of the big name stars have minor roles. The central character is upcoming female martial arts master, Gina Carano, who puts on a great show and exhibits some acting potential. Sadly, the mediocre story and film direction make this movie barely worthwhile and overall a real disappointment, especially considering that Steven Soderbergh was directing. Perhaps worth watching for die hard action movie fans, but the average viewer won't find the film so impressive.

Review Date: 9/23/2012
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games (2012)
Actors: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Release Year: 2012
Date: 2/3/2013 12:24 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The writing for this movie seems silly. The plot has all the makings of an epic motion picture, but it is substantially weakened because all the hard edges in the story have been removed. The turning points seem to arrive without any anticipation. So it progresses more like a bad dream than a story that one can believe in. The characters are shallow. There is very little cunning or logic displayed by either the protagonists or antagonists. There is far too much chance in what otherwise could be intriguing situations. The movie obviously resonates with a younger audience and is best appreciated by those who feel repressed by the world, get off on "beating the system", and believe that society operates without logic.

Review Date: 2/3/2013
Pirate Radio
Pirate Radio (2010)
Actors: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Bill Nighy, Nick Frost
Release Year: 2010
Date: 10/12/2010 9:55 ET
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fun Movie. Some real characters. A little corny though. The ending was a bit hard to believe. Still, well worth the watch.

Review Date: 10/12/2010
Pretty Bird
Pretty Bird (2010)
Actors: John Behlmann, Anna Camp, Billy Crudup
Release Year: 2010
Date: 11/15/2010 10:07 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Fun movie, but a little slow to start. Shows the real life drama of a young struggling technology company and what it is like to put it all on the line to pursue a dream. True life view of the clash of personality types and how much effort it takes to get along when the stress levels are high. A good film that any entrepreneur can appreciate.

Review Date: 11/15/2010
Umbrella Academy: Season One [Blu-ray]
Umbrella Academy: Season One [Blu-ray] (2021)
Actors: Page, Ellen, Hopper, Tom, Castaneda, David
Release Year: 2021
Date: 9/22/2023 6:38 ET
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Amazing show. Couldn't get enough of it. Original, Offbeat, Fun, Funny, Engaging. Excellent production quality. The second season is even better.

Review Date: 9/22/2023
The Wiggles - Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's a Wiggly Party
The Wiggles - Hoop-Dee-Doo! It's a Wiggly Party (2002)
Actors: Greg Page, Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt
Release Year: 2002
Date: 4/23/2011 3:18 ET

My 2yr old loves it and this DVD is more tolerable for adults than some of the other Wiggles titles. Overall production quality and songs are above average for The Wiggles. I would highly recommend this one as a great children's selection.

Review Date: 4/23/2011
The Wiggles Magical Adventure - A Wiggly Movie
The Wiggles Magical Adventure - A Wiggly Movie (2003)
Actors: Murray Cook, Jeff Fatt, Greg Page
Release Year: 2003
Date: 3/26/2011 12:51 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The Wiggles Magical Adventure seems to be the only Wiggles live action DVD that has a story line. Unlike the other Wiggles titles, which are mostly comprised of songs and skits, this title is more like a movie. It is also introduces some new characters that have some actual acting skills (no Grammy winners, but definitely good quality for childrens programming). Unlike the other Wiggles titles, this movie seems to have a much bigger budget and is exceptionally well directed. The directorial quality is what really makes this title outstanding. Unfortunately, the director, Dean Covell, does not seem to have directed any other Wiggles titles.

My 2 year old daughter just loves this movie and the adults find it extremely tolerable to watch, even repeatedly. It has therefore become the family favorite. If your kids like The Wiggles as mine do, The Wiggles Magical Adventure is a must have for your collection.

Review Date: 3/26/2011
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