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20th Century Masters - The Best Of Night Ranger: The DVD Collection
20th Century Masters - The Best Of Night Ranger: The DVD Collection (2004)
Actor: Night Ranger
Release Year: 2004
Date: 4/7/2021 10:18 ET

There are videos from their first 2 albums but it's still missing other hits. I think the distributor or manufacturer should have had clearance to include them though they were seen on MTV in the 80's. These are still good songs.

Review Date: 4/7/2021
Ace Ventura, Pet Detective - The Animated Series (Bonus Disc)
Ace Ventura, Pet Detective - The Animated Series (Bonus Disc) (0)
Date: 11/2/2009 9:03 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

some of the cartoons are good. just wished there were more though. Good for any ace ventura fan.

Review Date: 11/2/2009
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Thisis a good collection of action comedies. The only ting I do not like is that all movies are compressed onto 2 discs. I think it is better when the movies are on individual discs. Don't waste your time buying this set if you are interested in certain titles itself.

Review Date: 10/27/2023
Armageddon
Armageddon (1999)
Actors: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck
Release Year: 1999
Date: 11/4/2009 9:49 ET
1 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

My friend loved the DVD. Widescreen is no big deal but loves the movie in general.

Review Date: 11/4/2009
Bird on a Wire
Bird on a Wire (1998)
Actors: Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine
Release Year: 1998
Date: 7/11/2012 10:25 ET
3 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

It definitely has its funny moments. If you read the chapter titles on this disc, they're even more funny. The bickering dialogue is funny and the action sequences are great. Worth looking into!

Review Date: 7/11/2012
Black Widow
Black Widow (2004)
Actors: Debra Winger, Theresa Russell, Sami Frey
Release Year: 2004
Date: 6/14/2011 10:19 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Of some of the other Debra Winger movies I've seen here, this one (to me), has got to be my all-time favorite. I might not be into many of her dramas (Shadowlands, Terms of Endearment), but she has some great suspenseful potential here. The mysterious confrontations between her and Russell are a great working combination. There might not be any bonus features, (besides full & widescreen versions and movies trailers), but this is a great movie altogether. E. Loop

Review Date: 6/14/2011
Bringing Down The House (Widescreen Edition)
Bringing Down The House (Widescreen Edition) (2003)
Actors: Steve Martin, Queen Latifah, Eugene Levy
Release Year: 2003
Date: 10/15/2009 10:49 ET
0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

great movie. Joan Plowright and eugene Levy are funny. The bungalow fight is hilarious.

Review Date: 10/15/2009
Change of Heart (True Stories Collection TV Movie)
Change of Heart (True Stories Collection TV Movie) (2005)
Actors: Andrew McCarthy, Michael Learned, Teri Polo
Release Year: 2005
Date: 9/4/2015 2:53 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This was a great movie when I first saw it on TV (under another name.) The few things that made me mad were the adoption agency not granting him a baby because he suddenly became a single parent and that they became sexist about it. And to top that off, penalizing his wife for dying, and I think that is wrong and I was glad that he still got the child he wanted. Still, shame on the adoption agency and I was glad they were being sued for discrimination, among some things.

Review Date: 9/4/2015
Charmed: The Complete Series - Limited Deluxe Edition
Charmed: The Complete Series - Limited Deluxe Edition (2008)
Actors: Brian Krause, Jason Simmons
Release Year: 2008
Date: 11/20/2013 10:54 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Some of the reviews of the smaller set is highly exaggerated. The discs are in pockets; as mentioned, but the only thing is that the discs are likely to have fingerprints, (which can wiped off.) Most of the photos of any set shown on various websites are different depending on where they are coming from. The major difference overall between the 2 sets are the size appearances, as well as the bonus disc.

Review Date: 11/20/2013
Game Night
Game Night (0)
Actors: Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kylie Bunbury
Date: 1/6/2020 5:43 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

There is more on the Blu-ray but it is good to get it as a combo-pack. Anyway, the movie itself is hilarious. Great cast as well.

Review Date: 1/6/2020
Ghostbusters / Ghostbusters II  (4K-Mastered) [Blu-ray]
Ghostbusters / Ghostbusters II (4K-Mastered) [Blu-ray] (2014)
Release Year: 2014
Date: 11/15/2021 5:16 ET

Great 80's movies and happy that music videos from movies are included with the bonus features. Don't like the disc set up, (have to take one disc out to get to the other.) Also, has booklet information on the actors.

Review Date: 11/15/2021
Hairspray Live!
Hairspray Live! (2016)
Actors: Dove Cameron, Kristin Chenoweth, Garrett Clayton
Release Year: 2016
Date: 4/24/2020 5:53 ET
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

Why do they keep making the Hairspray movie music different than the original 1988 version. The only thing missing from the original are the stoned hippies and the explosion of Amber's mother's hair. It's a disgrace that it was take out, plain and simple-no matter what Hairspray musical is seen or shown.

Review Date: 4/24/2020
Hairspray (Widescreen Edition)
Hairspray (Widescreen Edition) (2007)
Actors: John Travolta, Michelle Pffeifer, Queen Latifah
Release Year: 2007
Date: 10/4/2010 1:02 ET
0 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The only thing closest to the original is having small cameos from Ricki Lake, John Waters (and I think) Ruth Brown. John Travolta might have done a good job and drag but it definitely doesn't top the master. After I saw the musical; I asked, "What happened to the bomb or explosion. Let alone, what happened to the drug hippies?" Those are some of the key moments not mentioned in the musical.

Review Date: 10/4/2010
Heroes and Heroines
Heroes and Heroines (2008)
Release Year: 2008
Date: 4/4/2024 8:43 ET
3 of 3 member(s) found this review helpful.

To be clear, there are only 2 complete series in this 4 disc series set: The Freedom Force and Space Sentinels (which are double-sided content DVDs.) The distributors took 1 disc from Blackstar and Isis. There are some special features on Space Sentinels and The Freedom Force. Overall, it is a good set because of Filmation animations.

Review Date: 4/4/2024
Knight Rider: The Complete Series
Knight Rider: The Complete Series (2008)
Actor: David Hasselhoff
Release Year: 2008
Date: 8/14/2016 4:43 ET

I did like this show when it was on TV. There was chemistry between KITT and Michael and either of the 2 female leads were great as well. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants nostalgia in their collection. But I'm a picky person and to me the only problem with the series itself was the fake music, (like Richard Simmons uses in his workout videos.) To me that is totally wrong. If an episode is to have a good story, use real music, nothing cheesy and fake. Overall, still a good show.

Review Date: 8/14/2016
Kurt Russell Collection (Executive Decision / Unlawful Entry)
Kurt Russell Collection (Executive Decision / Unlawful Entry) (2009)
Actors: Kurt Russell, Ray Liotta, Madeleine Stowe
Release Year: 2009
Date: 2/23/2012 11:34 ET

(There is a typographical error in this system which can't be fixed!) According to the system and the cover art itself, there is only 1 disc: Executive Decision (Side A) and Unlawful Entry (Side B.) There is 2 discs to this collection. Both are good Kurt Russell movies.

Review Date: 2/23/2012
The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition)
The Little Mermaid (Two-Disc Platinum Edition) (2006)
Actors: Jodi Benson, Samuel E. Wright, Rene Auberjonois
Release Year: 2006
Date: 4/28/2016 12:34 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is a good version, just like all the other versions. From what I noticed between the limited issue and other versions, there was a part that was take out due to the mishap of the recalled cover issue. Overall, this is also a good Disney story.

Review Date: 4/28/2016
Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]
Middle School: The Worst Years Of My Life [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD] (2017)
Actors: Rob Riggle, Griffin Gluck, Thomas Barbusca
Release Year: 2017
Date: 3/8/2017 8:53 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Saw this movie yesterday. Very funny and storylines in the movie.

Review Date: 3/8/2017
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (Special Edition) (2008)
Actors: Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid
Release Year: 2008
Date: 11/27/2012 11:52 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

One of the best of all the Vacation movies. To me, the best and funniest holiday movies.

Review Date: 11/27/2012
Quantum Leap: Complete Series
Quantum Leap: Complete Series (2017)
Actors: Scott Bakula, Dean Stockwell
Release Year: 2017
Date: 10/25/2023 10:00 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

The only thing missing from this set, (though ditributed from different company) is the bonus features. The Universal release (other version) has bonus features. The way the discs are packaged is also a minus in my book.

Review Date: 10/25/2023
The Rockford Files:  The Complete Series
The Rockford Files: The Complete Series (2015)
Actors: James Garner, Jr. Noah Beery, Stuart Margolin
Release Year: 2015
Date: 12/3/2017 9:14 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

The are 2 versions of the complete series of this title. One was put out by Universal Studios (the company that makes this series) and the other is put out by Mill Creek Studios. The only other difference is that the Mill Creek Studios version has less discs which makes you wonder if this is the complete series or not. The Universal Studios version has over 30 discs, which is more complete.

Review Date: 12/3/2017
Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series)
Secondhand Lions (New Line Platinum Series) (2004)
Actors: Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall
Release Year: 2004
Date: 12/5/2009 10:06 ET

geat family movie. Love the early part of young boy raising lion cub.

Review Date: 12/5/2009
Soapdish
Soapdish (2001)
Actors: Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr.
Release Year: 2001
Date: 12/8/2010 9:37 ET
2 of 2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This movie is definitely funny and has better writing than the original soap "Days of Our Lives." Why can't the "Days" writers get some pointers? Even I have a better imagination than that? The movie has a great cast, hilarious movie storylines, and some real life cameos. It is worth taking a look at; overall, very funny. Pete

Review Date: 12/8/2010
Straight Talk
Straight Talk (2003)
Actors: Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne
Release Year: 2003
Date: 6/11/2011 1:05 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

Actually, the DVD itself doesn't have any features and is in a fullscreen presentation. The movie has its moments but the movie itself is for any Dolly Parton fan.

Review Date: 6/11/2011
Tim McGraw - Greatest Video Hits
Tim McGraw - Greatest Video Hits (2002)
Actor: Tim McGraw
Release Year: 2002
Date: 4/25/2011 1:51 ET
1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

There is one song that should be included in this set, the title "Can't Really Be Gone." Some of the hits on this collection are good.

Review Date: 4/25/2011
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