Odyssey - A classic forever
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Thanks to Kindle for making this classic available free of charge. It's easy for most of us to forget that every day brings new people to adulthood to have yet to experience any of the classics, whether movies, music, or books. Kindle can provide a quick venue to make sure that no one is left out, nor any classic lost.
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This great classic is a great dvd for any age. What real animated art used to be. It should be in everyone's movie library.
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(Review by Alec)

The Odyssey was a fantastic classical work and one of the greatest pieces of Homeric literature still around today. This epic follows Greek hero and ruler of Ithaca, Odysseus. Odysseus is a very renowned, powerful man, who seems to represent the ideal Greek warrior king. However, while Odysseus is a paragon and may have it easy with his wealth and family after the Trojan War, he still has to suffer twenty years of hardship before arriving at that point. The Odyssey is the story of Odysseuss extremely laborious journey back to Ithaca, where his property has been violated by fellow countrymen. While reading The Odyssey, one can easily compare it to The Count of Monte Cristo, in the sense that both stories involve a man who suffers over a decade of hardship and ends up seeking vengeance after overcoming it. The story itself is a mass-compilation of Greek folklore, so it may not always adhere to logic, and in some cases it may be a bit self-contradictory as many takes on the same story were blended together in the Odysseys creation. Because he is an epic hero, not really a tragic one like The Iliads Hector, Odysseus may seem to have super abilities at times. This is made up for by Homers master storytelling, which is interestingly told a lot by his characters themselves. The Odyssey is full of scenes that will make you grimace, appeal to your sympathy, and even some that will make your mouth water as you read them. I highly recommend getting a copy of this book if you want to follow the travels of one of the greatest heroes in fictional literature or simply want to learn more about the ancient Greek civilization.
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A fine adventure game, with lots of interaction, good puzzles, an engaging and well-written plot, and an impressive 3D engine to boot. One of my favorites that I play over and over again and never seem to get tired of.

Incidently, this is one of those rare games from the golden era that plays just as happily on Windows XP as on 95, 98, and ME. Marvelous!
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I studied The Aeneid in 4th year Latin in high school many years ago. I am sure it was never like this or I would remember it more fondly. This telling has a real sense of action and adventure. From ships tossed at sea to battles fought, the tale unfolds with energy and the characters come to life or larger-than-life, as the case may be. The voices of the gods are splendid and distinct; the narration by Paul Scofield quiet but never dull. And Toby Stephens as Aeneas is completely heroic and compelling. When he speaks it is easy to imagine his fellow Trojans' willingness to follow him for seven years and not lose heart. There was much more to the love story between Dido and Aeneas than I remembered from school, too. I guess unmarried intimacy was not for our tender ears. My only complaint is a somewhat abrupt and slightly unsatisfying ending to this excellent rendition of a classic.
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I loved reading this again years after I first picked it up.  I am now reading it again to my 8 yr old. The book has adventure, drama, and humor.  This classic will always be a favorite in our family.
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Never Ending Story was my first best movie growing up in the 80s. I've never seen any fantasy as fun as this movie and I've watch a lot. I can never get tire of watching this classic. I really recommended.

(Espanol)

La Historia Sin Fin es mi primera, mejor pelicula cuando estaba cresiendo en los anos 80s. Nunca e visto una pelicula de fantasia tan divertida como esta y yo e visto muchas. Nunca me canso de verla. Yo se lo recomiendo.
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I first saw Journey as a 12-year old on December 31, 1959, almost exactly 50 years ago. It was playing in downtown Philadelphia at the long-since-shuttered Arcadia Theatre on Chestnut St. I was blown away by its then imaginative special effects as well as the imposing score by Bernard Herrmann. The story and acting by James Mason, Arlene Dahl, Pat Boone, and the rest were also excellent.

In its 1998 DVD restoration, the color and sound are spectacularly life-like. Compared to its 2007 re-make, it appeals to all ages, not just those under 14. Sure, its effects now look primitive, if not tacky, in places, but the overall effect of the film retains its power, to those not completely jaded by CGI. Its treatment of women is pass to say the least, but Arlene Dahl proves more than a match for the cantankerous Prof. Lindenbrook of James Mason.

I think of it as a film that families with young children could enjoy together but perhaps its leisurely pacing redolent of the Victorian era in which Jules Verne wrote together with its now unsophisticated special effects limit its appeal somewhat.
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Pretty good. I think Odyssey is the best Tradewinds game, but this comes in a close second for me.
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EXCELLENT games, something for everyone!  Bought 2 back in '98 (called, ended up talking to Mr Moraff himself!), but have managed to lose both original cd's, so am buying a replacement.  Everyone adores these games - pure classics.
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It was a treat to revisit the Princess Bride with my boys, who are the age of the boy to whom the story is being told and who have the same hang ups with "kissing books". They really go into the story and the characters. It is a timeless, modern classic that does not really get old. The special effects for the Rodents of Unusual Size is dated, but nevertheless, given the nature of the story being told, it is not a real distraction. Love this movie.
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I purchased this PSN download on day-one release! I used to play this game ALL the dang time when I owned a physical copy on PSone. I love this game's graphics and classic RPG gameplay. I can't tell you how happy I was to see this game NOT using automatic or random battles. This game was and still is a true example of how a classic RPG should be made.

Sure, the story isn't the most original (It wasn't then, either), but I am a sucker for games or stories with the "big adventure" idea and optimism. If you have yet to play this classic, download this NOW!
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I am in my late 20's and I saw this for the first time when I was a young teenager.  It captivated my imagination in so many ways and after viewing it repeatedly within the last few years after getting it on DVD I have to say it completely stands the test of time.  I wouldn't change a single thing about the characters, actors chosen to play them, the plot, the special effects, anything.  It all fits together perfectly, like in the same way Goonies and Ghostbusters did.  Plus the soundtrack is phenomenal.  Every time I hear an excerpt from it I get sucked back into the movie.  It's perfect music for the journey.

The screenplay is excellent.  It has the right amount of scientific basis, comedy spots here and there, intelligent lines, logical dialog, and the best possible way of telling a story about a journey to the center of the Earth.  I'm no scientist, but I'm pretty sure the center of the earth is molten and extremely hot and not possible to get to.  So the story in general cannot actually happen in real life.  But that doesn't matter.  the story here is presented in the best possible way that it *could* happen if it were a possibility.  And presented in a way most people would actually want it to happen.

The reason I love older adventure movies more than newer ones is because they didn't have computer effects to use so they made every thing, which in turn gave it a more tangible quality and made it more real.  Most of the special effects completely hold up.  The lizards seem real, the ocean scenes and the journey down all seem extremely real.

It's a top notch production all the way through.  Every now and then the stars align on a film and it surely did with this one.  I wouldn't change a thing about it.  I like it even more than "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" which is another Mason classic.

If you haven't seen it then without a doubt get it.  It's great for the whole family.  Nothing is excessive or would limit any age groups.
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After the Novacom Saga this is my favorite Odyssey series. I'm so glad they packaged all the related stories together.
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Excellent story-telling techniques! Pairing musical themes with superb voice acting, this set of CDs is very fun to listen to. I can relive reading the Odyssey in a whole new way. Odds Bodkin really is a Master Storyteller. I would recommend these to everyone. Only warning is that there are violent themes and some loud moments. But this is to be expected from the Odyssey, an Ancient Greek story of gods and monsters.

The package I got was lightly used. No damage to the CDs and expected wear and tear on packaging.
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CLASSIC and Timeless.  Action, Adventure and a good time is had by all.
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and we're not even half way there yet!!!

This franchise was and still is a true classic.  In fact, its a classic in its lifetime.  I can't list all the great episodes here, but I will mention one of my favorites.  A classic which adds a little normalcy to a regularly dysfunctional family.  The episode when the Simpsons go on vacation, with the family.  Lisa has her yearbook, which not one person signed, and meets up with some new cool kids.  She decides to change her image, to be cool.

The kids don't know her normal life, and her brother, Bart, and friend ruin her secret.  At the end, she gets her yearbook back, and her new "friends" have all signed her book even though she's been untruthful with them.

Bittersweet and cute.

Buy this DVD set and enjoy!