Jamie Fraser is Umph!
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Amazing series. I am in such love with these books and can't stop. Yes, there are parts I wish I could skim over as they are redundant, but I love the books nonetheless.

If you love Highlander/time travel/historical books then this series is for you.

I think I'm a bit late on this band wagon, but oh so glad I've found them.
1445185
I love that Jamie uses a reference to the band Brand New. If you're a rock fan, the whole series is amazing.
1297315
I would not say this is a great book, but I am a huge fan of the Outlander series and this book is a fun romp with Gabaldon fandom. As this young woman embarks on her journey to Scotland to find her Jamie Fraser, the story is told through a series of blog posts and a bit of narrative about what she DOESN'T think belongs in the blog. As a 67 year old who has bought all the books in all 3 genres (audio, kindle, and paper) and owns and sometimes wears a "Keep Calm and Dinna Fash" t-shirt, I'm feeling quite smug about how little I obsess about the books and now the TV show. Perspective is wonderful! I can't WAIT to visit Scotland myself.
638191
Ive only read these books of Pam Goodwin and I absolutely love them. Im awed by the way she can weave a story together.
However - on several occasions I was brought to a deferent universe ;-) Do you know - Outlander?
This instalment reminded me of the first season and especially the last episode. Maybe her inspiration? With the mutilation and rape and the crazy sadistic villain. I could be wrong :-)
Over all it was well written. I felt bad for Tate with his unrequited love to Camila. But I actually like Lucia much better. And the basement scene - geez. I also like the possessiveness of Tate and the sass of Lucia.
And Van and Cole - I was laughing on many occasions. I liked how she managed to make Van more human. Not that he wasn't before, but I love his bluntness and humour.
Thumbs up!
4576494
Great story. I really like John Greys character. And the friendship between him and Jamie Fraser is very realistically portrayed. I loved all the Outlander-related stories and novels. The Starz series is wonderfully done as well.
780972
This movie is so funny!  It follows the misadventures of two guys (Jason Lee and the very yummy Jeremy London) during their day at THE mall after they were both dumped under very different circumstances.  Along the way they run into the super slick retail store manager (Ben Affleck) who has already made a move on Lee's ex-girlfriend (Shannen Doherty).
Jay and Silent Bob (Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith) make their triumphant return and get the screen time they deserve.  They beat the crap out of the Easter bunny and try to defeat the security guard from hell to wreck the game show that is being staged in the mall.
I don't see why this movie is bashed, it is hilarious from beginning to end.  Buy this movie, you will not regret it!
4512669
Outlander is an amazing depiction of real life changes that for those of us who romanticize life, culture, chivalry, politics, etc. are not aptly prepared to deal with from both an emotional and foundational perspective.  I have been both horrified by human power, cruelty and indices, and also pleasantly surprised at how drawn to the characters and their connections, relationships and the complexity of their lives made for a great read.  It is difficult for me to put the book down as I am so drawn to the emotions it pulls out of me and the reflection of what it might have been like to put myself in the characters shoes.  Well done Ms. Gabldon! Jamie Fraser is one of the most amazing character I have fallen in love with, for his depth, humor and strength in the face of the constant danger of his time.
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Outlander is AMAZING!!  INCREDIBLE!! GRIPPING!!  I was hooked from day one. It has EVERYTHING  from magic/miracles/sweet romance, bitter jealousy, and true love to vicious,bloody beatings and gore&death to excitement, major drama, history, beautiful scenery and sex and so much MORE all rolled into one!  Who could ask for more? Plus Jamie Fraser...wow he is gorgeous without knowing he is, which makes him even more attractive! I LOVE how strong Clare is and I love the chemistry between them. I think the casting was outstanding.  Outlander really does have everything and I feel sorry for those who haven't seen it or refuse to try because they don't think it's "their thing".... I didn't really think it would be mine either but I gave it a shot.  Now I have to read the books because I can't stand to wait for the next episode or season to find out what is going to happen!! I just hope it doesn't end suddenly (like the show Merlin did). I hope Outlander continues on because once people invest in these characters we really look forward to seeing what continues on screen! It's awesome! Thank you! Keep up the great work!!!
1264105
If you're in Jamie Fraser withdrawal, this is your medicine! Good story, great interaction with Lord John, nice background information.
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For all you Brendan Fraser fans out there, like myself, THE MUMMY will be one of your favorites! The acting in this great dvd is excellent and the visual effects are spectacular!!! There's a feature commentary by the film editor Bob Ducsay and the director Stephen Sommers that is very interesting. I would recommend this dvd to everyone who is into action packed movies with a great looking cast, and a nice amount of romance and comedy!
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Was sad that the story end! But if it had too, it was perfect!
I love the whole Fraser family!
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The reason I got this ULTIMATE EDITION DVD was for the audio commentary by Brendan Fraser.  Not only did I love this film, but it's so easy to watch because Brendan Fraser is such a hottie deluxe! The chemistry between Fraser & Weisz is fantastic.  I personally liked THE MUMMY better than THE MUMMY RETURNS.
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Lord John and Jamie?  Best two characters together - after Jamie and Claire, of course!
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What a great read! In 1969 English author George MacDonald Fraser published the first (of eleven) novels on the life and career of Harry Paget Flashman! Flashman was first seen in print as the bully boy in Thomas Hughes' classic novel "Tom Brown's Schooldays."
  The Plot: Young Harry Flashman is expelled from Dr. Thomas Arnold's Rugby School where he has been sent down for drunkeness.
The young wastrel enlists in the army following in the footsteps of his dissolute father. Flashman is stationed in Scotland where he seduces and weds Elspeth Morrison. This less than brilliant but beautiful blonde is the daughter of Mr. Morrison who is a manufacturer. Flashman is sent to India and later to Afghanistan. He is captured by Afghan rebels and nearly tortured to death. Flashman participates in the British Army's retreat from Kabul resulting in a massive slaughter of the troops, Indian sepoys and British women and children. Flashman returns home a national hero for his efforts in the first Afghan War. He is nevertheless a scoundrel who is a rapist, coward and a seducer of women all ages, shapes and sizes! His wife Elspeth has been unfaithful during his long sojourn abroad. Flashman is received by the Duke of Wellington and is presented a medal for valor given him by young Queen Victoria. Give Flashman credit for being honest about his military exploits!
  The Review's Assessment of the Novel: I found this book to be at times hilarious and at other times it blazes with adventure worthy of a nineteenth century James Bond (the author Fraser wrote the screenplay for Octopussy). Flashman is the narrator of his career poking fun at British Victorian hypocrisy and incompetence in the British colonial army. He is able to paint with a broad brush the sights and smells of exotic locals in Afghanistan and India. Flashman serves as the first person narrator of his amazing career. Though the book is fictional the author claims he discovered the Flashman papers in the 1960s. The papers were suppposedly written by the elderly Flashman during his retirement.
  The Flashman novels are a delight!  The series is not for the squeamish or those adverse to coarse language. The Flashman books are well written and researched. If you want to enjoy a few hours in the company of a rogue who will entertain and enlight you then be quick to sign up in the British army alongside that magnificent cad Harry Flashman. Enjoy!!!
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This was the last Kevin Smith movie I needed to get, until I completed the collection - well, until Jersey Girl comes out on DVD anyway. I was so happy to get this one, as it seems really difficult/really expensive to get on DVD. As this is the last Kevin Smith film I have to see, featuring Jay & Silent Bob, I see a lot of the same characters/references to other films, which otherwise, I would have missed. I hope there are more references in Jersey Girl - and if Jay & Silent Bob appear, I'll be very happy! I've also heard rumours about a Clerks 2, plus there's a 10th anniversary edition of Clerks out soon.

 Anyway, getting off track. Ben Affleck doesn't have much of a part in this, and he comes across as a complete idiot. He also looks really young! Jeremy London (who looks like a younger version of Brendan Fraser), and Shannon Docherty aren't really 'regulars' of Kevin Smith films, so it was strange to see them there. Dante from Clerks appears near the end, and I didn't recognise him due to the hair!

 There's not many funny moments in this, despite what I was hoping for, and the two funny moments occur quite near the start - and had me in fits for the rest of the film. These both involve Jason Lee entering the mall! The first is when Ben Affleck knocks into him, making him spill his coffee, which he then promptly slips on, and nearly falls flat on his face. This seems to be an unscripted moment, as it looks purely accidental. Which adds to the hilarity! Then a few seconds on, Jason Lee is walking backwards, and when he turns round, instantly gets smacked in the face by a ladder! It's the way he sits up afterwards and asks: "Where did that come from?!"

 Brodie totally reminded me of someone I know, what with his obsession with comics, and the video games - although thankfully he doesn't have them in his bedroom! :)

 It's the usual extras for this DVD, although not up to Dogma standards thankfully! There is an easter egg on this, which is pretty easy to find, and isn't really technically an easter egg - it's Kevin Smith goofing around as usual. The music video to "Build Me Up Buttercup" is so hilarious, and it's just Jay & Silent Bob messing about and spoofing everything about music videos - including Jay doing some daft but funny dancing!

 This is well-worth watching, if you're a fan of Kevin Smith, and his alter ego, Silent Bob. I'm just waiting for Jersey Girl now, which appears to have Jason Biggs in it, as well as Liv Tyler? I'm hoping for Jay & Silent Bob!
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I am crazy about this book.  I am crazy about this TV series!  I am on the second book now, and it's so hard to put it down.  I read late into the night with it.  Where on earth did they EVER find such a gem to play Jaime!!!  Scotland, of course.  He's magnificent.  The girl is great too, and all the smaller roles are perfectly played by experts.
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Delightfully funny and entertaining story!  Quick and easy read, I finished it in an afternoon, the author kept me flipping pages to see if the heroine would find her Jamie!  A must read for any Outlander obsessed fan!!!