Now You See Me Jesse Eisenberg This is a fun filled, moving dvd with some surprises I gave ...
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Now You See Me  Jesse Eisenberg
This is a fun filled, moving dvd with some surprises
I gave it as a gift and they told me they have watched it several times and keep finding new things that they missed the first time.  a fun and exciting movie.
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I'm not really a television junkie (in fact, "Survivor" is the  only show in the last few years that I've faithfully watched every week), but I must admit that I was really looking forward to this DVD/video release.  I watched it the very day (O.K., the very hour)I received it from Amazon and, as with the television show, I was rivited to the screen.  The video is organized around footage of each contestant in the order that they are voted off the island.  You see each survivor's key moments from the program (Jenna's tearful reaction to the missing video of her daughters, Susan's infamous "rat and snake" speech, etc.), as well as segments from their audtion tapes (Sue pretends to be the characters from "Gilligan's Island" while Gretchen surprisingly comes across as a demure preschool teacher who likes to shop).  Next, you're treated to the footage of that week's Tribal Council vote, with each contestant explaining the rationale behind his/her vote.  Finally, the ejected member addresses the camera for a fairly lengthy farewell speech.  An additional feature of my DVD version was a trivia background segment on each contestant listing such earth-shaking information as their favorite hobbies, candy bars, etc.  (I chuckled when I read that Rudy's favorite smell was "Food").  Much of the video was a rebroadcast of what was seen on television, although there is a new challenge segment where each contestant guesses how much weight he's lost.  Admittedly, some of the original thrill of "Survivor" is lost since you already know who's getting the boot, but this video does provide a very pleasant fix for those "Survivor" junkies who can't wait until the next series.
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THIS DVD IS VERY COOL!!!!!!!!
IT IS A EAZY-E DVD ABOUT HIS LIFE, AND IF YOU TURN THE DVD AROUND IT'S A CD WITH NEW EAZY-E MATERIAL!!!!!!!
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After the release of "Hot Poppin' Popcorn" I was dubious about this new DVD. (I thought HPP was not very good at all; more importantly, my daughter didn't care to watch it more than twice.) But, being Wiggles fans, I bought it anyway with the hope of finding redemption. And we did.

I have to admit, though, it took me watching this 2-3 times with my daughter before I came to appreciate it. My daughter, on the other hand, loves it! The tunes are catchy. The scenes, though in standard green-screen with added background, are bright and colorful. And the songs are more forwardly educational than their other songs. (There's a song about hand-washing, brushing teeth, the mechanics of digestion, etc.)

Not all the songs really correlate with the theme of eating/healthy habits. For example, there is a tidbit about Hanukkah followed by the song "Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel." But, this straying occurs on nearly all of their videos and you just kind of go with it because the songs are fun. I do agree with one reviewer that stated the blurb on SIDS seems out of place, and would be more appropriately placed in the special features section.

For the Dorothy fans, there are two good songs with her. There is also a good Wags song. I don't recall seeing Henry anywhere, not even in the background. He could be there somewhere, but I just don't remember seeing him. Not being a Henry fan, I'm not too upset by this. If you watch Sprout's Wiggly Waffle, you will recognize some of the songs, so that's kind of fun.

The two best songs according to my daughter: "England Swings", a cover of the 1965 hit by Roger Miller. She wants to watch this over and over and over. The other is "Tom Love-Eatin." Both of these songs make you really want to get up and dance.

Overall, this is a fun, peppy DVD with great new songs. As a comparison, I'd rate "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" and "The Big, Big Show" as 5 stars; this one and "The Wiggles Go Bananas" as 4; and "Hot Poppin Popcorn" as 2.
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I picked this DVD up on a whim... I remembered seeing the behind scenes intro on HBO and figured what the heck... BOY, WAS I SUPRISED!  What I ended up bringing home was a movie that I, my wife, and my two boys absolutely loved!  (Some of the humor is a little raunchy for really young viewers - so be careful)  The story is entertaining, the music rocks, and the dancing is really cool.  I'd tell you more, but then it would ruin the fun and the suprise...
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There's not much else that I can say that these other glowing reviews haven't already alluded to. This was just a quality program that not only entertained, but placed itself as an icon in American society that has touched people around the world. If you want to heighten your anticipation of this forthcoming DVD, then check out HillStreetBlues.net for a taste of what you have missed and what to look forward to when this wonderful series is finally available for our own personal viewing and enjoyment.
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WOW.  This is really an exceptional DVD.  Eric Clapton put together a wonderful band of friends that is pleasing to anyone who ever listened to George's music or knew anything about his life.  McCartney and Ringo were wonderful.  I loved how Something combined the Uke and full blown versions.  JOE BROWN!!!!! I have never heard of this gentleman and was scratching my head going who is this guy?  I was pleasantly suprised by the songs that Mr. Brown performed especially That's the Way it Goes and obviously I'll See you in My Dreams. Everybody was Great.  The Pythons that were in attendance were divine.  Michael Palin's attempt at eulogizing George and scrapping it for the Lumberjack Song was hysterical.
Do yourself a favor if you want to be thoroughly entertained for Two and a half hours then buy this DVD and watch it.
Everyone did a wonderful job.  Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Jeff Lynne, Billy Preston, Eric Clapton ( Beware of Darkness is an awesome song and I'm glad that it was performed as well a Wah Wah )
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All I have to say about this DVD is watch it & you will love it too!!!
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I must tell you that Working for The Philadelphia Spectrum for many years we had Josh Groban Last year at our Wachovia Center for the first time and I was so pleased that he was so nice backstage to everyone something that many performrs are not. Just for that reason and a great voice to boot get this dvd. One Thing I must say is that I think Blu Ray discs were suppose to be so much more than regular dvd,s but as prices fall I find that the companies are skimping on the material that Blu Ray can Hold which is in excess of 7 times what a regular dvd can...Get with the program Motion Picture Companies Blu Ray is special lets keep it that way
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Those of us who grew up with phenomenon of The Monkees can smile with recognition at the Tiger Beat-fueled frenzy surrounding today tween sensations. Not long ago it was Lizzie McGuire. Now a young girl barely knows who that is. Most recently it's been the powerhouse that is Hannah Montana, a franchise very much like The Monkees in that the records and the TV series nurture each other.

Miley Cyrus is remarkably talented and self-assured in her performances. Despite some bumps in the road in the last year, we can only hope she can weather the challenges ahead. She's maturing as a "product" and is approaching a crossroads. According to my daughter and her tween crowd, she's being eclipsed by the Jonas Brothers (or just "Jonas Brothers" as they are insistently called in official and scripted material).

These two DVD packages capture both entities at two very different career points. Miley "Hannah" period seems to have reached its fever pitch with the theatrical 3-D Best of Both Worlds Concert. Tickets sold out and histrionics ensued, both around her live concert tour and the movie. The whole thing was brilliantly orchestrated from a marketing point of view.

The second DVD disc in the "2-Disc Extended Edition" package contains the 3-D version of the movie. Four sets of 3-D glasses are included along with a way to order more if necessary (I usually keep all my various 3-D glasses for handy re-use). The effect on TV is not nearly as impressive as in the film because the polarization technique cannot be done on TV, as far as I know, so this uses the old red-and-blue lens trick. It's still fun.

The first disc has the concert film in 2-D and some extra features like a sing-along, extra Jonas songs and a nice little "Ultimate Personal Tour" similar to the backstage footage in the film, and perhaps culled from the same footage. It's interesting to see Miley talk about shoes and shopping like a typical teen rather than a corporate entity.
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I was not expecting much from this dvd since I heard Michael Schenker was going through some hard times and was broke. I say he delivered the goods. The video quality is top notch. This is surprising since MSG is not a well know band. The sound seems good to me on my Onkyo sytem. I also liked the large selection of UFO songs on the set list. I have the Hammersmith live 83 laser disk and liked this one better.
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i had no intention of buying this dvd when i went for aladdin, and fahrenheit 9/11. after reading all these great reviews from dvd folks like myself, i was drawn to it, got it watched it asap after i got home. and was whoa just whats going on here?! i was confused but somewhat moved. today i popped it in my system, and aahh now i see where the whole thing was coming from right from the start!  mr. kaufman you are genius, sir!  no less brilliant, however, are jim carrey and kate winslet in the lead roles and truly the best of their careers to date! the superlative supporting cast, ms. dunst, mr. ruffalo, mr. wood, and tom wilkinson all played their parts so realistically, today i was glued to the screen. it is a masterpiece so beautifully constructed  it's rather hard to explain. in short, i love this film-it owns me now, so thanks dear fellow dvd people here-i am grateful.
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I bought the album sight unseen because I know the artist. That being said, I thoroughly enjoyed it. Jesse's range is quite impressive.
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I thorougly enjoyed this movie and I didn't expect to. I went in knowing nothing... I feel as though everybody else seemed to know it was a vampire vs. warewolf movie beforehand. Anyway, perhaps that's why it was a surprising treat to me. I thought it was well done and far more enjoyable than the trailers or the poster makes one think. The poster reminds me too much of that Purple Rain guy!
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I took my older brother to the St. Louis Paul McCartney concert as a Christmas present.  Once the DVD came out, I had to buy that for him, too, as a great companion and reminder of that magical night.
Before I gave him the gift, I had to preview it.  Now I have to buy me a copy!
This is a wonderful DVD.  The music and interviews were great.  Just wish I had a DVD player on my PC to see the secret web stuff.
If you saw the concert this year, get this DVD.  It's a wonderful memory of a great show.  If you didn't see the concert, get this DVD and you'll see what you missed.
Onward!
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I hesitated before buying this DVD, however I did have the CD so I was curious to see the choreographies that accompanied the music that I listened to all the time. That was a bit of a let down, not all songs from the CD are featured, such as "Khayarouni" my favorite. As well, the reviews from other buyers have been mostly negative due to the questionnable camera work. I can understand the dissapointment, however, I just look at it as a different type of representation of dance.  I am happy to have it as an addition to my dance videos, however, having said that, I was surprised at some of the dancers that everyone raves about.  For instance, Suhaila, what's up with that chick? (as someone else put it, she looks like she's having a seizure, and I also cannot watch the violin performance one more time) mind you often things that look very good live don't necessarily translate well on video, so I can believe that she is probably an outstanding dancer under different circumstances, in her defence, she does appear to really "feel" the music. As for Jillina, I was kind of indifferent,(enough with the hair already!) I will have to watch her a few more times to appreciate her expertise.  My instant favorites were Amar Gamal, an energetic and interesting dancer  -Sonia, very elegant and graceful.  A real surprise was Rachel Brice, I am not in to the tribal look, but this woman is amazing, her performance no. 1 is hypnotic, I think she has the most graceful arms of anyone I have seen, ever. Her arms remind me of snakes, and her drum solo performance no 2. shows how she masters isolated movements, again the only word I can find is hypnotic, so the DVD is worth it for her alone, since there appears to be little else (visual material) available on this dancer.
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I enjoy anything to do with Sherlock Holmes and this DVD sustains that enjoyment. If you passed Ian Richardson on the street today you would
exclaim "there goes Dr. Bell". At first I didn't care for the performance of Robin Laing however, I changed my opinion on the second viewing and realized what a great job he did in the movie.