great for its time but did not keep me without ...
582127
Utterly silly and took too long to get to the point...great for its time but did not keep me without much effort on my part to wait it out.
3991965
I do not think this is quite the classic that some presented it as being.  It did more or less break up into multiple stages of the main character's life, but I thought all those stages were absolutely necessary to explain who he was and who he became.  It left me thoughtful about life at the end but not to the degree Great Expectations did at the time it was written  It is not suited for anyone who wants mostly action.  It is about people.  Perhaps more like the Kite Runner.
2361310
I saw this movie with my kids when it first came out in 1984 and loved it. I remember feeling like it stirred the imagination and might prompt children to explore the wonderful world of books. I particularly liked the Rock Monster and his lament about how his "good, strong hands" no longer did the job. Viewing it now as a senior in 2012, the movie seems dated and a little clumsy. Some of the magic wore off, maybe from me. It's still a good story, but not quite in the category I want for DVD's that I buy: something that will be enjoyable in repeated viewings. "E.T." belongs in that category, but "The Sandlot" (which I also loved when it first came out) and "The NeverEnding Story" don't quite measure up. Also, this DVD has no video special features, just some written notes.
311075
It was great when it was new, and is still great, although many of the reference might not mean much to a younger audience, or to people not from the culture of the 60's-70's in the U.S.A.
4391875
I'm not going to lie, I had a hard time when this book devolved into pages of gushing about classic video games, music and movies.  Maybe I'm too old for this book (or maybe I'm too young?) but the nostalgia just didn't do it for me -- but when I pushed past that the book actually offered some decent reading.  A compelling narrative, with some strong characters and excellent twists.  On top of all that, a somewhat realistic depiction of hacking.  All in all, if you either loved the 80s or never experienced it, maybe the nostalgia will work for you, and make this book even better.
2902211
I am only giving this a four star rating because even though it is considered heavy duty it lacks a little from what I am used to regarding the strength of the rails.  Unfortunately, the thickness of the rails has suffered over the years due to the need for profits.  If I look at the Pandaflex  quality that was offered in the middle 90's it was a lot better than what is considered the super strength they have now.  The idea that consumers do not know the difference is a slap in the face to customers but overall it is still a reasonably decent product.  However, in no way should it be considered as good as it used to be because it is just not.
2912574
You have to watch it and with the perspective in mind that it's a really old piece of work. But the acting was superb. It was really hard back then to create the emotion without the help of the surrounding effects as we can create today. The body language had to corroborate even more so then, since an actor had basic support from the set designers and there were no CGS. Directors and producers had to rely on pure acting more and they had a minimalistic approach. It allows us to see what a superb story-telling it is. Of course, some of the dialogue and expressions seem tacky by today's standard; that's when keeping the perspective comes in handy. Watch it, you won't regret it.
693490
This book was great for its time. However as you can see from the publication date and the reviews, it was one of the first really popular one of its kind. Here we are in 2012 and there have been so many other works of this theme, much more up to date, with the latest science and the information, that this publication is nearly obsolete. If you must, it is a fun read. But do yourself a favor and look for much more recent books containg much better and up to date informaion.
4029593
I read this trilogy when I was a teenager and loved it. All that I remembered when I ordered a copy recently was something about a character called the "Mule" and a musical instrument he played that caused hallucinations in the listeners.

I'm almost 60 now, and I still think this is a classic trilogy, but I didn't love it like I did when I was a kid. It's tedious in many ways, overly long at times, and the characters don't seem real to me with the exceptions of 3 women in an otherwise nearly all-male cast story. I am glad I reread it, however, but I can't say I'd recommend it to anyone except hardcore Asimov and/or sci-fi fans.
3130327
A good Charles Bronson vehicle but not as good as I remembered it.  This viewing, I noticed little errors in continuity, logic and in the action scenes which I didn't notice in my youth.  The dramatic chase scenes with the mobsters chasing Majestyk's truck are a case in point.  Majestyk, riding in the bed without hand holds, would have been thrown from the truck.  In the armed confrontation with Renda, Majestyk passes up opportunities to kill Renda and end things.  I suppose the director was going for suspense rather than accuracy. Overall, still a good movie.  However, if you are addicted to modern thrill a minute action movies, you may find the buildup to the final confrontation a little slow.  The strong point of the movie is very similar to that in Valdez is Coming.  Both feature an arrogant villian who badly underestimates the opposition.  Surely this farmer, Majestyk, poses little threat to a big-time mob hit man.

I streamed this movie via Amazon Prime so can not comment on any dvd's.
2295716
Excellent, but (in my opinion), not quite up to the previous offerings.
1832173
I have had this book for many many years but it got lost in one of my many moves.  It's one of those books you just have to have...regardless of your age.
3407468
Excellent 90's horror/thriller - little of the bs they do nowadays in many horror films is apparent.  It could seem slow to some viewers; I originally watched it when it came out in '99 so my patience with it may be due to that.  It is kind of a slow creepiness rather than an adrenaline pusher.
4294847
I saw it for the first time when I was a young boy. I was so impressed then. For years this version was unavailable and I always wanted to see it again. Seeing  it as an adult was disappointing. It was not as good as I had remembered. Still, I am glad it became available. I bought the version for old times sake. The Alastair Sim version is my favorite followed closely by the Reginald Owen version. These two are more appealing to an adult audience.
2308746
It's effective for what it is, though now it's a bit outdated. Nothing is wrong with it in any regard, it has simply been outclassed
1713625
I bought this quite a while back.  Then I bought a mac thinking I would use it with it.  The trouble is, the company that made this went out of business so there are no drivers available for your new computer's operating system.  You can still use it with an old computer with an old operating system at a slower speed if you are a masochist.

While this product was fantastic in its time when it first came out, its as good as a giant briefcase cellphone.  I am not sure what to do with this as I'm sure no one in their right mind would buy it from me.  I suppose I could put it on the coffee table and use it as a conversation piece, or set it by my bedside to surprise a burglar with a delivery to the head.
3587089
I loved this movie when I first saw it about a decade ago on cable. I still enjoy it, but it doesnt have the same pizazz it had back then. I don't know why, but I find it hard to sit through entirely now.