Collection ID 67
Director: Penny Marshall
Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton
Genre: Comedy
Studio: American Entertainment Partners II L.P.   Release date: 1988   Rated: PG   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body literally overnight.
My Rating:
My Review: Starring Tom Hanks, here's a great story. A whimsical comedy with lots of heart. A young boy (12/13 years old) gets fed up with adolescence, he wants respect, wants responsibility, wants to be 'big'. His wish is soon granted by a magical 'Zoltar' machine. Josh learns that being grown up isn't all that great. He has to get a job, and deal with grown-ups and some new found 'feelings'. Eventually he wishes he was a kid again. I've seen this movie many times, and it keeps getting better every time I watch it. 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 467
Director: Luc Besson
Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto
Genre: Drama
Studio: Gaumont   Release date: 1988   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French, Musical Score (France)
Summary: Enzo and Jacques have known each other for a long time. Their friendship started in their childhood days in the Mediterranean. They were not real friends in these days, but there was something they both loved and used to do the whole day long: diving. One day Jacques' father, who was a diver too, died in the Mediterranean sea. After that incident Enzo and Jacques lost contact. After several years, Enzo and Jacques had grown up, Johanna, a young clerk in a security office, has to go to Peru. There she meets Jacques who works for a group of scientists. He dives for some minutes into ice-cold water and the scientists monitor his physical state that is more like a dolphin's than a human's. Johanna can not believe what she sees and gets very interested in Jacques but she's unable to get acquainted with him. Some weeks later, back in her office, she notices a championship for divers that is supposed to take place in Taormina, Italy. In order to see Jacques again she makes up a story so the ...
My Rating:
My Review: (French - Grand Bleu, Le) Stunning, an intense story, a beautifully shot adventure. Writen and directed by Luc Besson, this movie is pure pleasure. I have two versions of this movie. The theatrical release, and the directors cut. The theatrical version is actually a better version to watch. The cinematography is fantastic. The music, locations, sets, costumes and casting were perfect. The performances by Jean Reno, Jean-Marc Barr and Rosanna Arquette were outstanding. Watching this movie is like being transported to a magical world across the sea. I only wish my television was bigger - So big that it wrapped all the way around my living room. The characters are unforgettable, life like, utterly convincing and genuine. This movie gets a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1179
Director: Luc Besson
Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Jean-Marc Barr, Jean Reno, Paul Shenar, Sergio Castellitto
Genre: Drama
Studio: Gaumont   Release date: 1988   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French, Musical Score (France)
Summary: Enzo and Jacques have known each other for a long time. Their friendship started in their childhood days in the Mediterranean. They were not real friends in these days, but there was something they both loved and used to do the whole day long: diving. One day Jacques' father, who was a diver too, died in the Mediterranean sea. After that incident Enzo and Jacques lost contact. After several years, Enzo and Jacques had grown up, Johanna, a young clerk in a security office, has to go to Peru. There she meets Jacques who works for a group of scientists. He dives for some minutes into ice-cold water and the scientists monitor his physical state that is more like a dolphin's than a human's. Johanna can not believe what she sees and gets very interested in Jacques but she's unable to get acquainted with him. Some weeks later, back in her office, she notices a championship for divers that is supposed to take place in Taormina, Italy. In order to see Jacques again she makes up a story so the ...
My Rating:
My Review: (French - Grand Bleu, Le) Stunning, an intense story, a beautifully shot adventure. Writen and directed by Luc Besson, this movie is pure pleasure. I have two versions of this movie. The theatrical release, and the directors cut. The theatrical version is actually a better version to watch. The cinematography is fantastic. The music, locations, sets, costumes and casting were perfect. The performances by Jean Reno, Jean-Marc Barr and Rosanna Arquette were outstanding. Watching this movie is like being transported to a magical world across the sea. I only wish my television was bigger - So big that it wrapped all the way around my living room. The characters are unforgettable, life like, utterly convincing and genuine. This movie gets a 5 out of 5.

Collection ID 1717
Director: William Wyler
Starring: Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives
Genre: Romance, Western
Studio: Anthony Productions   Release date: 1958   Rated: Passed   
Language (Country): English, Spanish (USA)
Summary: Retired, wealthy sea Captain James McKay arrives in the vast expanse of the West to marry fiancée Pat Terrill. McKay is a man whose values and approach to life are a mystery to the ranchers and ranch foreman Steve Leech takes an immediate dislike to him. Pat is spoiled, selfish and controlled by her wealthy father, Major Henry Terrill. The Major is involved in a ruthless land war, over watering rights for cattle, with a rough hewn clan led by Rufus Hannassey. The land in question is owned by Julie Maragon and both Terrill and Hannassey want it.
My Rating:
My Review: Astonishingly good. Directed by William Wyler (Ben Hur, Roman Holiday, The Westerner) and screenplay (in part) by James R. Webb. This western has a fantastic cast (starring Gregory Peck, Jean Simmons, Carroll Baker, Charlton Heston, Burl Ives, Charles Bickford and others), a great story, a beautiful setting (filmed at various locations in Arizona and California) and great music. The story is that of an east coast gentleman who travels out west to claim his bride. The daughter of a cattle baron, the eastern 'Dude' is definitely more than meets the eye, and the drama is intense as gun-play sets the scene in the final act of this Oscar winning film.

Collection ID 369
Director: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Jack Giarraputo Productions   Release date: 1999   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: Adam Sandler plays a 30 year old who, after his friend gets married and leaves him alone, begins looking for fulfillment. He decides to adopt a five year old boy, but ends up with a lot more than he bargained for.
My Rating:
My Review: Adam Sandler is… Not bad at the niche he's been pigeonholed into. His characters are spoiled, petulant, privileged, lacking in manners, simplistic and helpless. We all want him to straighten out, pull himself up, take responsibility and get the girl. Here's another Adam Sandler vehicle specifically designed to address his typecast characters. In this movie he plays (Sonny Koufax) another overgrown adolescent. A law school graduate who settled for a comfortable life where he simply lounges about and works just hard enough to get by. When his girlfriend walks out on him he finally realizes he might have to change his ways. By 'accident' he becomes the guardian of a 5 year old boy. Initially he uses the child as a crutch to satisfy his lack of responsibility and amuse himself. As the film progresses he realizes that being an adult requires responsibility and some amount of maturity. Can this 5 year old boy actually teach Sonny something about responsibility? The acting is typical for an Adam Sandler movie. Dumbed down to the level of a 5 year old (seriously under utilizing Steve Buscemi and Rob Schneider). The story works on a certain level, and there's plenty of Adam Sandler signature stunts, but the Hooters jokes get a bit stale after a while. This movie barely reaches the 'I liked it level'. How does Adam Sandler manage to make people feel sympathy for his character while laughing at the predicament of a five year old orphan? I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 1096
Director: Dennis Dugan
Starring: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart, Cole Sprouse, Dylan Sprouse
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Jack Giarraputo Productions   Release date: 1999   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: Adam Sandler plays a 30 year old who, after his friend gets married and leaves him alone, begins looking for fulfillment. He decides to adopt a five year old boy, but ends up with a lot more than he bargained for.
My Rating:
My Review: Adam Sandler is… Not bad at the niche he's been pigeonholed into. His characters are spoiled, petulant, privileged, lacking in manners, simplistic and helpless. We all want him to straighten out, pull himself up, take responsibility and get the girl. Here's another Adam Sandler vehicle specifically designed to address his typecast characters. In this movie he plays (Sonny Koufax) another overgrown adolescent. A law school graduate who settled for a comfortable life where he simply lounges about and works just hard enough to get by. When his girlfriend walks out on him he finally realizes he might have to change his ways. By 'accident' he becomes the guardian of a 5 year old boy. Initially he uses the child as a crutch to satisfy his lack of responsibility and amuse himself. As the film progresses he realizes that being an adult requires responsibility and some amount of maturity. Can this 5 year old boy actually teach Sonny something about responsibility? The acting is typical for an Adam Sandler movie. Dumbed down to the level of a 5 year old (seriously under utilizing Steve Buscemi and Rob Schneider). The story works on a certain level, and there's plenty of Adam Sandler signature stunts, but the Hooters jokes get a bit stale after a while. This movie barely reaches the 'I liked it level'. How does Adam Sandler manage to make people feel sympathy for his character while laughing at the predicament of a five year old orphan? I give it a 3 out of 5.

Collection ID 534
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter
Genre: Drama
Studio: Columbia Pictures Corporation   Release date: 2003   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: The story is about a son (William Bloom) trying to learn more about his dying father (Albert Finney) by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself.
My Rating:
My Review: Absoultely brilliant. Based on a Novel, Tim Burton directs a tale as big as it can be. A man's father is dying, and the son is searching for the 'Truth' behind his father and the tall tales he's told his whole life. The acting was true to the style of the movie. The characters were dramatic, the settings sureal, the costumes revealing, and the music was outstanding. This touching family drama is a wonderful movie. I'm glad I bought it!

Collection ID 1239
Director: Tim Burton
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, Helena Bonham Carter
Genre: Drama
Studio: Columbia Pictures Corporation   Release date: 2003   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: The story is about a son (William Bloom) trying to learn more about his dying father (Albert Finney) by reliving stories and myths his father told him about himself.
My Rating:
My Review: Absoultely brilliant. Based on a Novel, Tim Burton directs a tale as big as it can be. A man's father is dying, and the son is searching for the 'Truth' behind his father and the tall tales he's told his whole life. The acting was true to the style of the movie. The characters were dramatic, the settings sureal, the costumes revealing, and the music was outstanding. This touching family drama is a wonderful movie. I'm glad I bought it!

Collection ID 325
Director: Kirk Wong
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine
Genre: Comedy
Studio: TriStar Pictures   Release date: 1998   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: To payoff his second girlfriend's debt, hitman Melvin Smiley undertakes a kidnapping job with his usual associates. In a world of prospective Jewish in-laws and late movie fees, the hitman falls in love with the victim and must settle the score with those out to double-cross him.
My Rating:
My Review: Absolutely horrible. Directed by Kirk Wong (Otherwise known as: Zhiqiang Huang, Alan Smithee, Che Kirk Wong, Che-Kirk Wong, or Chi Keung Wong). This is a classic example of American hollywood blockbuster movies. O.k. It's a Chinese director, but it's an American movie. A glitzy, cliched, shoot-em up, movie with lots of explosions. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips (Bad acting), Antonio Sabato Jr. (Overlooked), Mark Wahlberg (Sucky character for lead role), Bokeen Woodbine (Not bad) and Christina Applegate (Obvious eye candy), I'm not quite sure why I bought this, but I won't make the mistake of watching it again. If you're looking for a movie to avoid, add this one to your list. I give it a 1 out of 5.

Collection ID 1021
Director: Kirk Wong
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine
Genre: Comedy
Studio: TriStar Pictures   Release date: 1998   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: To payoff his second girlfriend's debt, hitman Melvin Smiley undertakes a kidnapping job with his usual associates. In a world of prospective Jewish in-laws and late movie fees, the hitman falls in love with the victim and must settle the score with those out to double-cross him.
My Rating:
My Review: Absolutely horrible. Directed by Kirk Wong (Otherwise known as: Zhiqiang Huang, Alan Smithee, Che Kirk Wong, Che-Kirk Wong, or Chi Keung Wong). This is a classic example of American hollywood blockbuster movies. O.k. It's a Chinese director, but it's an American movie. A glitzy, cliched, shoot-em up, movie with lots of explosions. Starring Lou Diamond Phillips (Bad acting), Antonio Sabato Jr. (Overlooked), Mark Wahlberg (Sucky character for lead role), Bokeen Woodbine (Not bad) and Christina Applegate (Obvious eye candy), I'm not quite sure why I bought this, but I won't make the mistake of watching it again. If you're looking for a movie to avoid, add this one to your list. I give it a 1 out of 5.