A classic and well worth watching
585898
This is an excellent family movie and deals with real life, overcoming hardship, standing up against misunderstanding and winning the heart of the woman you love.
3720750
This is one of my all-time favourite movies for a number of reasons and it's nice to see that even after a decade, this film ages so well and is still fun to watch.  I watched "Silence of the Lambs" again recently and it hasn't aged as well for me.  "The Sixth Sense" is more than just a scary movie as it has themes of redemption in trying to make things right, the difficulty of single parenthood and the tremendous impact it has on the innocent child's life both then and in the future and of course the obvious life after death/spirit world issues.  The unexpected twist is a key reason for what makes this film work so well and yet unlike "Silence ..." even when you know the ending, the excellent treatment of the various other themes mentioned earlier makes it still watchable.  With "Silence ..." I get the feeling I already know the final score of the basketball game and so a massive amount of future enjoyment value is lost with repeated viewings.  Each time I watch "The Sixth Sense" though, I still find myself rediscovering elements that I'd somehow missed earlier.  This film like a true classic rewards repeated viewings very well.

This Collector's Edition dvd is also a treat as it comes in very good Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound quality and the picture quality is for the most part very good.  The Special Features includes very good making-of documentary, deleted scenes and interviews with the cast and especially with the director/screenwriter himself.  As far as standard format discs go this is very good and it only makes me wonder how much better the Blu-ray version can possibly be.  Just like the child character in the film, the inability of adults to take the insights of children seriously enough is the only way I can explain why Haley Joel Osment didn't get the best actor Oscar for his performance here.  I guess he's just too young for the academy to take him seriously?  Bruce Willis has done some of his best work on this film too.  Classic films like this are a one off and it's unlikely M. Night will reach the same heights of quality as he does here again although he does come close with "Unbreakable."

This is an excellent film that ages well and should be in every film-buff's library.

Highly recommended!
902510
If you haven't seen this classic spoof on the middle ages in England, you have missed out. The comedy is fresh and keeps on coming in this classic film from the British comedy group Monty Python. The story has to do with King Arthur finding a few good knights and setting out to find the fabled Holy Grail. There are many memorable parts to this film, and it is still very popular today, with good reason. I often find myself recalling amusing parts from the film, such as the witch scene, the wedding scene, and the killer rabbit and the holy handgrenade, which is my favorite part. The film doesn't go overlong, it stays at a lively 90 minutes, and although it leaves you wanting more, it is not going to take a large chunk out of your day. This movie is not a star vehicle and does not use cursing tirades to achieve comedy. (I don't consider the latter true comedy.) However, the stars of this movie, although they all play triple- and quadruple-roles, are endlessly entertaining. This is most certainly their best film, and it is worth buying because you will want to see it again and again.
733563
This is a wonderful classic film. Since it was made in the war days, it's very cheerful and unrealistic....but that adds to it's charm! I love the ending, even though it's a bit too.....um, unrealistic. I reccomend this to anyone who likes classic and old films!
793492
Classic telling of the story - wonderful acting and beautiful cinematography !!!!
3481676
This is a great classic movie with a good story. It didn't need all the cgi of today's movies. I like the original just fine and all of the bonus features, but don't think it needed 3 different version disks with minimal changes.

They added a very minuscule scene of the spaceship interior. I could have done without it or they could have made it more interesting. I rarely agree that it is better to leave endings or spaceship interiors to the imaginations of the viewers, although I'm not saying every movie always needs either. I just don't sit around long after the movies elaborately imagining what I might see or what an outcome is or sit and draw up my own story, it's their story and ideas.

They discuss the size of the set being the largest of it's time and how they made mbay scenes and how they chose the cast.

That's all I recall at the moment.
1792018
What can I say except this is thoroughly enjoyable.  One of the best animated movies I've seen.  First, Dr. Seuss is always entertaining anyway with his weird humor and creations and this is one of his best.  Second, you get some of his best work at teaching truths and virtues with the two most noted:  Just because you don't see something or you perceive it in a certain way does not take away what the truth could be (misperception, misjudgement) and prejudice (crazy elephants, small people).  Third, you have a collection of comedy's finest talents (Jim Carrey, Steve Carell and Carol Burnett among others) doing their thing.  This is more than just a kids movie.  This is a classic.  I thought the original was decent but this version had me laughing so hard I missed parts so I'll be watching this many times before I get tired of it if I even get tired of it.  I don't think I will.  An elephant may never forget but I do so let's watch it again.
4352596
This movie is one of the great classics of animation, especially for Disney.  The DVD version is significantly improved compared to the previous VHS tape.  The picture and sound were both greatly enhanced for this release.  Furthermore, both widescreen and full screen versions are available in this package.
As with Disney's other classics, some liberties were taken with the original story of Sleeping Beauty.  Disney took the classic story and made it unique and special.  In some ways the story is less violent and dark than the original fairy tale.  In other ways, such as the portrayal of Maleficent, the movie is dark and forbidding.  While the movie is generally a children's movie, Maleficent's dragon and her general demeanor can be somewhat frightening for some in the pre-school and younger set.
Aurora was the first love for many a young boy, and was also the model for the aspirations of millions of girls.  The romantic love story of Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip enchanted would-be princesses everywhere, and in some cases became the measure by which future spouses were measured (and many of us struggled to meet the ideal).
Of course, the romantic story and the evil of Maleficent were balanced by the comedy of the animal characters and the three bumbling, good-hearted fairy godmothers.  While their goodness may appear a bit too vanilla and sweet for some, it is perfect for those longing for the innocence of their youth.
While the movie is the most important part of the DVD, this two CD set contains a phenomenal number of extras.  I found the audio commentary by various key individuals to be absolutely fascinating.  I planned to listen to portions of the commentary in preparation for my review, and instead found myself listening to the entire thing because it was so incredibly fascinating.  Mary Costa (Princess Aurora) and others provide their perspective on the creation of the movie, as well as personal memories of Walt Disney and his influence on the film.  The audio commentary by itself is worth replacing your VHS tape, particularly for aficionados of Disney movies.
In addition to the audio commentary are numerous, emphasize numerous, other bonus features.  Some I felt were less than worthwhile, others, such as the shorts "Grand Canyon" and "The Peter Tchaikovsky Story," were excellent bonuses.  The number of bonuses on this two disc set was so large that there is a navigational overview included in the DVD that categorizes 38 features found on the second disc.
With the movie and the wealth of bonuses, this movie is a must-buy for those who have yet to have "Sleeping Beauty."  For those who have the VHS, the bonus material is nearly worth the cost of the DVD.  Certainly those who are collectors of Disney memorabilia and historians of Disney will find the DVD to be a concise compendium of some of the best information available regarding this film.  I highly recommend this DVD!
2469251
The original Manchurian Candidate remains a gripping, well executed exploration of paranoia and subterfuge, an impressive feat, considering the film is nearing its 50th anniversary.

Those who have seen the remake with Denzel will be familiar with the basic story, but there are enough differences in the plot and plenty of strong performances to make it worth watching this one as well. The original is certainly the stronger of the two versions, with better character development, particularly of the inwardly-tortured, outwardly-icy Raymond Shaw.

The special edition has a bunch of interviews with the stars of the original, including Sinatra and Lansbury. I found the restored picture and audio quality to be superb. Highly recommended classic.
4959872
This is indeed a great film, with a fine --as in very precise-- and understated art direction and animation that really adds to a very well written story. The movie depicts a time in our life in a way that is universally understandable and relatable.

A must see.
529396
Is it a classic like the 1938 film? No, it has some issues. But it is well worth the purchase of the DVD set. The effects are only so-so considering the level they are at in 2007. More SyFy channel than major motion picture quality, but I don't think that detracts a great deal from the story. They aren't horrible, just could have been better.

But the story itself is very good. It may be a bit contrived to make some of the plot elements work but I'm fine with that. The characters reimagined is what I like. DG (Dorothy) is not a clueless teenager who flounders around in the story seemingly overwhelmed. The tin man used to be lawman (Tin badge, get it?), the lion is actually another species with telepathic powers and the scarecrow was a brilliant adviser to the queen but had half of his brain removed by the evil ruler. Much more believable to me than a group of anthropomorphized beings.

Like I said, I can't see this one becoming an icon of cinematography to last for decades. It drew me into the story enough that I watched all 4 1/2 hours in one sitting just because I couldn't leave it hanging at the end of each episode. And it was worth it to lose a little sleep to see it. I doubt I'll marathon watch it again, but I certainly will watch it again. I have no problem recommending this mini-series to my friends who like the sci-fi/fantasy genre.
1086609
Great story, great period movie, and good acting.
332225
Excellent  acting, casting and script. A classic that I need to puchase.
4041071
A classic, I could watch it over and over. I read the book and this is an excellent adaptation of the book.  I like how it explores the multitude of sides of complex social issues but with human compassion. Great story.
3976759
This classic movie is a 'must-see' for today's movie viewers (whether they're into old, old movies or not). A remarkable and very young Bette Davis in an awesome portrayal of a cold-hearted woman. Leslie Howard's performance is also very good as a man torn in his emotions.

The video quality isn't great, but it's a really old movie (1934) and still worth watching.
321244
We enjoyed the story plot, the characters, and the action.  I could watch it more than once and have. The elements of the plot and characters could easily put it in a classic category.
1206132
I watched this movie as a kid and always try to catch it when it is on TV.  Recently networks have not shown the film so I decided to buy a copy.  This movie is not for everyone since it is an old English film in black and white - very little violence, no special effects and almost exclusively shot on a sound stage.  The acting and story, however, are first rate.  Freddie Bartholomew was a big name in his prime and is a delight to watch in this classic film.  I highly recommend it for any film buff.