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When a loyal member of a crime syndicate volunteers to take the heat off his gang and go into temporary exile after a volatile conflict with a rival clan, the young warrior finds that his sacrifice isn't honored in this historical kung fu epic. Upon returning from his stint as a scapegoat, Iron Panther finds that his gang has joined with the enemy gang his comrades were fighting when he left. With the help of two other fighters, Iron Panther must now mount a fearless effort to win back the honor that was lost, culminating in a fantastical display of skill in a battle fought with flag-draped spears.

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Last updated: November 10, 2009, 6:44 pm

The Flag of Iron Customer reviews:

Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 5

(L. J. Hall, 2009-11-01) What can I say -- these are timeless. I remember them from the 70's and now my 13 and 3 year old daughters are watching them. They cleaned up the "fuzziness' that *may* have been in the original but the colors are true. It is also great for the 3 year old before bed, as the episodes are only 15 minutes, so you are not stuck arguing about watching a 90 minute movie. I also like the way they did the menu -- the villian appears in a little box on the screen as you page thru the episode titles, so you don't have to guess or remember the titles if you want a certain episode. I love these.

(Bret H. Nordland, 2009-10-31) My 2 year old loves Scooby and this series has added some variety to his collection.

(C. Point, 2009-08-11) This is a very nice Scooby Doo DVD set. It contains the first twenty five episodes ever made. Wow! You can finally get them all in one set unlike the dvd's such as greatest mysteries original mysteries and creepiest capers. The discs are high quality and so is the case. The cartoons even have subtitles. It has the original villains such as the space man with a crazy laugh, Creeper, and the phantom puppeteer. The episodes are very entertaining too! A great buy!

(Joker, 2009-08-08) I've always loved the original Scooby Doo cartoons. The first season (1969) and the second season (1970) were by far the best Scooby Doo mysteries ever. Things started to go downhill when they started to include Scooby Dum and Scrappy Doo, etc. in later years. The first two seasons are the best. I used to watch Scooby Doo and other cartoons every Saturday morning before going to my junior bowling league. Then I'd come home in time to watch The Pro Bowlers Tour on ABC at 3:30, then ABC's Wide World Of Sports at 5:00. Those were the days when TV had good shows and good cartoons, such as Scooby Doo. The stuff of today is plain sick and lame garbage compared to the shows of yesteryear. These DVDs will entertain longtime fans and newcomers alike. You can't go wrong with a cartoon that features humor, a mystery to solve and crooks dressed as spooks who try to scare their way to a fortune where the setting is often a haunted house. I love Halloween, so this show has always been right up my alley. I think Shaggy and Scooby are at their best in these two seasons as far as humor goes. Every episode has them clowning around in some way. I like the ever-shifting trajectory of these episodes. There's a scary moment, then there's a light and hilarious moment. It's a good mix of humor and haunts. You get all 25 episodes in this set. My personal favorites are Spooky Space Kook, Hassle In The Castle, Bedlam In The Big Top, Mine Your Own Business, A Gaggle Of Galloping Ghosts, A Night Of Fright Is No Delight, That's Snow Ghost, and Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Werewolf? Scooby Doo Where Are You? is an all-time classic cartoon and far better than anything out there today. Your kids will love it. This stuff is 40 years old and has stood the test of time, so I highly recommend it!

(Rina, 2009-07-17) My 4 year old and 2 year old LOVE Scooby. The thrill is what keeps them going!! But beware, it may be a little too scary for 2 year olds, because since Scooby, my daughter is very afraid at night. But it's too late; she loves it, so I still let her watch.

(Colleen Bratsveen, 2009-10-09) My son is now 10yrs old--his favorite pasttime seems to be finding episodes of Total Drama Action on TV and recording it on the DVR. I decided to make his life (and mine!) a little easier by purchasing this series for his birthday--HE LOVES IT!!! Now we (including his 15yr old sister) don't argue over who gets the TV and he can watch his favorite episodes over and over and over...great purchase!

(Monique G. Desrochers, 2009-09-27) This is a cute Survivor like reality show in cartoon style. Chris tortures a group of teenage campers and the drama abounds. They do crazy stunts like jumping out of an airplane with bad parachutes and landing onto a couch, blind trapaze with no net over a small pond filled with jelly fish, a blindfolded William Tell with the arrow and apple thing, all to compete for a 100,000 dollar prize. They vote off a camper each week. Sometimes they will conspire to get rid of a fellow camper who then walks down the "Dock of Shame" to the "Boat of Losers". The characters go into the outhouse to do personal diaries. It's funny and quirky. My 10 year old daughter wanted this for her birthday. She loves it. Recommended for all kids under 13 or so. And not so bad for grownups either.

(tommom, 2009-09-24) My seven year old loves this show and is so happy to have all the episodes of Season 1. He has been watching it non-stop since we got it. Definitely worth the money.

(Daisy, 2009-09-24) Total Drama Island is a funloving, realistic cartoon that I happen to love to watch each week with my son. I purchased this dvd for him. It is his favorite cartoon on TV!!! We can't wait until Total Drama Action is on dvd too! Keep the fun rolling!

(Lonnie Knighton, 2009-09-19) the item was actually for my son. he is a total drama island fanatic and had to have the dvd set. thank you.

(Mr., 2009-10-13) This is it! Superman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! Batman & Robin! The very first Super Friends incarnation, with Wendy, Marvin & Wonderdog is finally coming to DVD! Fans have been waiting years for this and now it's here! The show was comprised of 16 hour long episodes (about 45 minutes without commercials) and included some rare guest appearances such as Green Arrow & Plastic Man among others. Warner Brothers is releasing the 1973 Season in Two 8 episode Volumes, which are both 2 discs each. Episodes included with Volume 1: Disc 1: 01) The Power Pirate 02) The Baffles Puzzle 03) Professor Goodfellow's G.E.E.C. 04) The Weather Maker Disc 2: 05) Dr. Pelagian's War 06) The Shamon 'U' 07) Too Hot To Handle 08) The Androids There will be a Super Friends interactive Trivia Challenge Quiz game included as bonus material. Depending on how well it sells will have an affect on when Volume 2 is released. This is great news for Super Friends fans every where! :-)

(Ryan Daniels, 2009-10-02) It's like 3 episodes per disc on each side. That was the problem with the volume sets. Then now, they just slap on those god-awful double side disc and says the complete superman collection. I mean the Batman animated series the complete animated series dvd set got a much better complete collection dvd release then this. I'm highly dissapointed.

(Thom, 2009-09-21) When I saw this was being released I thought Superman would finally be available in the same quality as all the other products in DCAU. But no. This is still going to have the two sided discs which get scratched to easily and just don't seem to have the quality. I would have bought it otherwise. The one good thing about this is it is reasonably priced unlike the complete Batman and soon to be released complete Justice league which cost more than the individual seasons combined.

(GutsMan, 2009-09-15) they're repackaging the scratch prone double sided discs from the individual sets, my rating might seem harsh but companies should improve their product when they double dip, and they won't as long as consumers keep accepting things as they are

(trashcanman, 2009-09-11) Superman is truly one of the greatest superheroes ever to bear the title. He also happens to be one of the most maligned. There's even an entire website dedicated to proving he's a jerk. Few things make a mean-spirited comic geek smile more then seeing The Man of Steel getting his rear end handed to him. Some of the reasons for this are innate to the nature of the character, and some are based on the way the character has been handled by writers in the past (what with the racist WWII propaganda and all). Supe's reputation as "The Big Blue Boy Scout" makes him a fairly lame goody-two-shoes kind of hero, which is really hard to get away from without changing the character entirely. Modern sensibilities prefer darker heroes like Batman. Also, the fact that Superman is ridiculously overpowered makes him hard to root for. We like underdogs. Underdogs generally aren't invincible with superspeed, heat beams, x-ray vision, plus immortal with infinite strength. Most great heroes are flawed and are often at a disadvantage against their villains, but Superman was always portrayed as flawless and indomitable. Unless you had a green rock that is. That's what we call an uninteresting weakness. Also, Supes has become a massively utilized deus ex machina device for DC comic writers. Write yourself into an impossible situation in a Green Arrow story? No worries, Ollie can just shout Clark's name and all's taken care of. Ugh. But when you get down to it, we all grew up with him and we all love him. He's as American as apple pie and 10 times more iconic. He's also one of those characters whose moral compass is always clean. It may make him boring, but it also makes him a perfect hero. After the massive success that was Batman: The Animated Series, where else would DC's amazing animation team go? And they did an amazing job with a hero whose kiddie comic legacy gave them little to work with. Here's the textbook for writing great Superman stories, right here. Now, Supe's God complex was the first thing that needed to go. No turning back time at light speed or moving planets out of orbit for this Superman. This is a powered down version of the character who retains all of his powers from the comics, but has them amped down just enough to make him vulnerable and more relatable. He regularly has to use his brain to outwit villains, which is great. Second, the characters needed work. The shallowness of The Man of Steel's rogues gallery is legendary. Plus his legacy is layered with more cheese then a Chicago-style pizza. While there are numerous winks and references to the old school (Krypto and Bepto even get nods), this iteration really brought a hipper attitude and presentation of the denizens of Metropolis while walking the line between respect to the source material and updating outmoded devices flawlessly. This show is quite simply the definitive Superman. It pays tribute to the Golden Age with a sly sense of humor, but makes bold strokes to set itself apart from every past version of the character and the result should please all fans old and new. Pretty much the entire "Batman" team returned for this show, which accounts for the quality, and the voice acting was again as impressive as the fluid animation and great character designs. Dana Delaney is the perfect Lois Lane. She plays the character as cynical and snarky but lovable and entirely fearless. It's still annoying to me that the best reporter on the planet can't figure out that her closest co-worker is Superman with glasses on, Especially considering she finds out who Batman is in a day or two. I'd prefer that relationship just be out in the open already. Suspension of disbelief only goes so far. Other awesome contributions to the show include Michael Ironside as planet conquering overlord Darkseid, the fantastic Malcolm McDowell as kryptonite-fueled terminator Metallo, Lori Petty as Livewire (who was created for this series and proved to be one of the more memorable villains), and Brad Garrett as The Main Man himself, Lobo. A great cast goes a long way to making a good animated endeavor an unforgettable one. Like "Batman" the show also featured episodes co-starring many other DC regulars including Steel, Dr. Fate, Aquaman, The Flash (who challenges Supes to a footrace), Green Lantern, and others. The centerpiece of the series is an epic three episode arc teaming up The Dark Knight and The Man of Steel in a perfect melding of the two series. Bruce Wayne sweeps Lois off of her feet, Harley Quinn has a catfight with Lex Luthor's bodyguard Mercy Graves (another of several character created for the show that ended up being adapted to the comics), The Joker owns Supey and Luthor alike; the whole thing screams "WE LOVE YOU!" to fans of both shows. It was the first time they would cross over, but not the last. Eventually the entire DCAU would be united in the flawless Justice League series as a result. While "Superman: The Animated Series" is not as good as the Batman and JLA series, the difference in quality is negligible. This is a remarkable cartoon show that is probably even more enjoyable for adults then it is for children due to the sly humor and occasional darkness that marks this as the best adaptation of the character ever. Obnoxious interdimensional imp Mr. Mxyzptlk (voiced by Gilbert Goddfried, no less) being outwitted in seconds (he has to say his own name backwards to be sent back to his own dimension) by Clark and then spending 3 months plotting his next scheme while ignoring his Jessica Rabbit-looking sexpot of a wife only to be outsmarted in seconds again is too funny. And the evil irony of a murderer deducing Superman's secret identity exactly one second before he is executed is black comedy at it's finest. And let me tell you, the final arc shows us a seriously dark side to the Kryptonian boy scout. However, I honestly find it hard to believe that they went three full seasons without General Zod and his crew. They had a pair of Kryptonian criminals that were similar, but I think it's safe to say we would have rather seen updated versions of the villains from The best Superman film. While the cynic in me still likes to see Supes get owned now and again, this show made me realize just he much fondness I still have for the character and what he stands for. He holds a unique role as the prototypical American superhero who was and is the ideal champion to children everywhere. The 70's films with Christopher Reeve will remain cherished classics for generations to come. Big Blue deserves his props and this is where he really got it outside of comics it for the first time since Reeve wore the cape and refused to kneel before Zod. Fans of "Batman: The Animated Series" or comic book superheroes in general need to check this out. This is how you adapt The Man of Steel. 4 1/2 stars, rounded up for degree of difficulty.

(Corgi Kid, 2009-11-03) I just purchased the second volume from the Saturday Morning Cartoons 70's collection. Let me just say that I am quite pleased with this collection. I watched many of these cartoons during the 70's and it brings back many happy memories from childhood. The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show and the Banana Splits were the primary reasons of my purchase. The bridging sequences including the introduction to both Bugs Bunny/Road Runner and Banana Splits were not restored. However, I can't complain too much. I am unable to get the Cartoon Network Boomerang channel where I live and have been wanting to watch many of these cartoons for such a long time. I hope Warner Brothers continues to release more collections in the near feature. More Bugs Bunny/Road Runner and Banana Splits please! Also, would like to see the New Adventures of Huckleberry Finn with Michael Shea (Huck) and Lu Ann Haslam (Becky Thatcher); really campy but from part of the Banana Splits series. Thanks again Amazon!

(John W. Yocum, 2009-11-01) I didn't buy the first 70's set because there just seemed to be too much on it that I never watched. This set, however, was full of things I remembered. I appreciate seeing them no matter what condition the prints are in, but there are a few odd things about the set. First, there are two adventures with Shazzan, but if you select "play all" you only get to see one. You have to go back to the menu to select the other episode. Also, the main titles from Shazzan are missing. Secondly, what was supposed to be the Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Hour seems to be an episode from the five-week 1/2 hour evening run that the show did on CBS in the mid-seventies one summer. There are only four cartoons and since they used restored prints for this set and not the original edited-for-violence versions, the show lasts 28 minutes, which would be too long for the original 1/2 hour length and too short for the hour-long version. Finally - what's up with the menus and chapter stops on these sets? I wish you could select just the show you wanted and it would play the whole thing. The way it is, if you select Banana Splits from the menu you have to watch part of the show, then it goes back to the menu where you have to select the next part of the show. Of course, you canjust hit "play all" and skip to the show you want, so I guess it's OK. Overall, I love this set (except for "Yogi's Gang" for reasons mentioned by another reviewer) and look forward to more.

(Andre M., 2009-10-31) Okay, literally speaking this is not just a seventies set (Shazzan & the Banana Splits are from the late 60s), but if you were born between about 1960 to 1973, you'll really get mellow over this. Much of this has since been forgotten or ignored by pop culture, but since those of us who fondly loved these as children as only children can are now in position to get them back, then let the games begin! The Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show inlcuded here will bring on the warm and fuzzies for the generation that immediately followed the baby boomers. The fondly recalled tune "On With the Show" with Bugs & Daffy and the Road Runner theme songs will make those who remember this show smile with a warm glow. "Shazzan" was the first cartoon I actually remember watching on television. The adventures of two kids with the flying genie is a good example of the wholesome but FUN adventure-type toon that ruled the Sat. morning airwaves until the Shiny Happy People brigade of Politically Correct killjoys nearly destroyed the genre by imposing sissified Barney-style New Zoo Revue fruit loop slop that was long on morals but short on entertainment. "Yogi's Gang" (1973) is a sad example of this. The once great HB stable is reduced to a nauseating tale of the beloved Yogi, misled by an Archbunker type, touting the superiority of bears and dismissing the others as "animal lovers." Mess like this should have been lost in a fire like "London After Midnight". Oh Pepto-Bismol, where is thy sting? Bring back Ranger Smith and the pic-i-nic baskets! You had to be there to really dig "The Great Grape Ape," the adventures of a 40 ft. purple ape (Magilla's cousin?) and his canine sidekick Beagly Beagly, but it remains amusing to a point and I'm glad to see it again after 30 years. The 1970s defanged Tom & Jerry (for reasons stated in the above paragraph) are no comparison-poor cousins to the violent but hilarious original classics. Best of all for late 60s/early 70s kids is the funny and funky BANANA SPLITS-Hanna Barbera meets Sly Stone-that is fondly remembered by our age group. I particularly enjoyed DANGER ISLAND with it's Batman-style tounge in cheek adventures, and you'll be VERY pleased to see it here. (Everbody sing "Tra la La, La la la la!") Overall, this will make people of our age group VERY happy and is a good rendidtion of what we enjoyed in the pre-DVD, Internet, and video game days. Most of these will also be enjoyed by the current tot set, so it's a worthwhile family purchase.

(MEWZIK, 2009-10-30) My favorite edition of Saturday Morning Cartoons for sure. So, if you don't have Boomerang, or had enough of watching horrid quality internet movies -this is GOLD. At this point though, I'd like to see a proper release with all the episodes of say Shazzan! Grape Ape and Hair Bear Bunch. If there was no market, they wouldn't put it in Cartoon Network programming. Shazzan! is the least seen of all these classics, so what's the point of holding them back to dvd or even download only? The plus is they picked strong episodes here. Nonetheless, how can this compilation not get five stars? Arrested development accomplished! What would make this better (not that I hold this against anyone) is adding a couple timepiece commercials between the breaks...I'm thinking Happy Meal and bad teeth fall out of your mouth cereal commercials. Exit, Stage Right.

(Paul J. Mular, 2009-10-21) Semi-restored, disclaimer says some elements no longer exist in pristine condition. No restoration attempts were made for The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, that is from an ancient 2" video tape with occasional glitches & break-up. I know the show was quickly cut up into half-hours in the mid '70s, but some film segment elements should still survive. Another Disappointment is the Bugs Bunny/Road Runner Show, it is the short-run Prime Time half-hour version that ran in the summer of 1976 on CBS, not the hour long saturday morning version. NOTE: Authoring error: if you chose 'Play All' The Living Island cartoon from Shazzan will not play! You must select this individually. Disc 1 HELP! IT'S THE HAIR BEAR BUNCH (1971): Keep Your Keeper NEW ADVENTURES OF GILLIGAN (1974): Off Limits SEA LAB 2020 (1972): Deep Threat AMAZING CHAN AND THE CHAN CLAN (1972): The Mardi Gras Caper (Episode 12) SHAZZAN (1967): The Living Island / Master of the Thieves ***watch 'Thieves' first, it has the open titles, then 'Island' second, it has the end credits.*** YOGI'S GANG (1973): Mr. Bigot Disc 2 BUGS BUNNY/ROAD RUNNER SHOW (1976): For Scent-Imental Reasons/Stop, Look and Hasten, Hare-Way to the Stars/Duck! Rabbit, Duck! VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS (1974): Forbidden Fruit TOM & JERRY/GRAPE APE SHOW (1976): Ep.#1 - No Way Stowaway / That Was No Idol, That Was My Ape / The Ski Bunny / The All American Ape / Stay Awake Or Else BANANA SPLITS ADVENTURE HOUR (1968): Joning the Knights/The littlest Musketeer/"Danger Island" INCH HIGH PRIVATE EYE (1973): Diamonds are a Crook's Best Friend NEW ADVENTURES OF BATMAN AND ROBIN (1977): Sweet Joke on Gotham City ---O.K., few real classics here. But if you grew up on Saturday Morning cartoons in the 1970's this sampling will bring a smile to your face. One thing that puzzles me is the inclusion of some 1960's cartoons. I don't remember SHAZZAN (1967) ever airing on Saturday Mornings in the 1970's. Maybe somebody confused it with 1974's SHAZAM, a totally different show spelled with one "Z" and a "M". THE BANANA SPLITS ADVENTURE HOUR (1968) did technically run until the end of summer 1970 and then went into syndication, even though only one season was produced. THE BUGS BUNNY/ROAD RUNNER SHOW started as an hour show in 1968, but this is the CBS summer of 1976 PRIME TIME half-hour version. Unlike THE BUGS BUNNY/ROAD RUNNER SHOW, the TOM & JERRY/GRAPE APE SHOW will not feature classic theatrical cartoons, these will be the cheaply made Hanna Barbera TV cartoons from the 1970's. This show is probably the weakest in the bunch, and it is the full hour version! I dare you to sit through the entire show without pushing the fast-forward button. SEALAB 2020 & VALLEY OF THE DINOSAURS are probably the highlights here. Both of these reminded me of my favorite Saturday Morning adventure cartoons of the late 1960's & seemed to be a refuge from the ultra-silly cartoons of the 1970's that required laughtracks to remind you that it is funny. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy comedy cartoons, but the 1970's comedy cartoons were pitiful. Just compare THE PEBBLES & BAMM BAMM SHOW to the classic FLINTSTONES of the 1960's.

(Matthew Hunter, 2009-11-04) -Review by Matthew Hunter [...] "Saturday Morning Cartoons: 1960's Volume 2" is kind of like that huge "sampler" tin of chocolates your family gets for Christmas every once in a while. There's a lot of variety, plenty for everybody, and the contents range from fantastic to gag-inducing. This set, like the previous volume, collects a wide variety of cartoon series from the 1960's, and attempts to present them as closely to their original TV presentation as possible. It's a great idea on Warner's part, as it brings together material that may not warrant a complete box-set release by itself (or hasn't yet) in an affordable and enjoyable way. The bulk of the material included here is of the Hanna-Barbera variety, and it's interesting to compare earlier, better material like "Quick Draw McGraw" to later efforts like "Atom Ant" and "Wally Gator". Towards the end of the 1960's, Hanna-Barbera had been cloning their "funny animal" formula so often that it grew even more stale with every new attempt. H-B eventually began focusing on "action" cartoons, and unfortunately the examples of these included on this set are among the weakest. The collection opens with an episode from "The Quick Draw McGraw Show", nicely restored with its original opening theme song and supporting segments, "Snooper and Blabber" and "Augie Doggie". The animation on this show is limited and low-budget, but the writing and humor hold up extremely well, thanks in large part to writer Michael Maltese. Quick Draw is a Wild West hero who just happens to be a horse, Snooper and Blabber are a cat and mouse detective team, and Augie Doggie is a brainy sitcom-style kid living with his fater, Doggie Daddy. This episode, along with a second episode focusing on Quick Draw's famous alter-ego, "El Kabong", really makes me wish Warner had released the Quick Draw show as a standalone series collection. Next up is a show that should be avoided at all costs. Though an interesting curio, there is absolutely no entertainment value in "The Space Kidettes", a show about a group of annoyingly cute space-age kids in a Jetsons-esque setting who are being stalked by a space pirate named Captain Skyhook. Its supporting segment, "Young Samson", is even worse, about a teenage boy named Samson and his dog, Goliath, who can transform into a superhero and a lion, respectively. How does a dog turn into a lion? That is a mystery I do not want to uncover...because to do it, I would have to watch more episodes! This show sucks, and is largely unheard of for VERY good reason. "The Bugs Bunny Show" is a nice surprise, including the original "This Is It" title sequence and some long-lost bridging footage. Mac and Tosh, the Goofy Gophers, are the hosts, but end their incessant polite disagreement forces Bugs himself to introduce the cartoons to keep the show going. There is some footage missing, but everything is in color and presented as it would have aired in Saturday Morning reruns. All three cartoons (minus titles and credits, as they originally aired) look fine: "Big House Bunny' and "Canned Feud" are the restored "Golden Collection" versions, "Home Tweet Home" is not, but it's a better transfer than I've seen before. "The Porky Pig Show" compiles three more Warner Bros. classics with the original opening, closing and several bumper segments from that TV package. An interesting "skit" that probably originated on the "Bugs Bunny Show" has Bugs Bunny playing piano on stage, in animation re-traced from "Rhapsody Rabbit", to introduce the musical short "Baton Bunny". The other two shorts included are "Scaredy Cat" and "Feather Dusted", and all but the third are restored. "Feather Dusted" is at least uncut and is a perfectly acceptable copy. Next, we get another "lost treasure" from Hanna-Barbera, entitled "The Adventures of Gulliver". A young man named Gulliver and his father go on a sea voyage with a treasure map to a lost island, a creepy stowaway thug knocks them out, steals the map, and Gulliver wakes up shipwrecked with his dog on the island of Lilliput. What follows is little more than a loosely updated knockoff of the old Jonathan Swift tale "Gulliver's Travels". It will probably be of interest only to those who recall seeing it as kids. No flaws in terms of print quality, picture or sound here. "The Wally Gator Show" is a fondly-remembered 3-cartoon variety show featuring "Wally Gator", "Touche Turtle", and "Lippy Lion and Hardy Har-Har". Unfortunately, it was a hastily-produced and thoroughly lackluster series, aimed squarely at children. Wally Gator longs to roam free in the Everglades, instead he's stuck in a zoo with a nagging zookeeper named Mr. Twiddle. Touche Turtle is a diminutive do-gooder voiced by Bill "Droopy Dog" Thompson, who dresses like a French musketeer and tries to help people (in this case, Captain Ahab) along with his aptly named dog sidekick, Dum Dum. Lippy the Lion and his depressed, sad-sack hyena sidekick Hardy Har Har (brilliantly voiced by Mel Blanc) are easily the best of the bunch, but they, too, seem cookie-cutter and forced. If these cartoons have not aged well content-wise, they have fared even worse physically. Originally mastered on cheap film, they look muddy, scratchy and at times out of focus. For those nostalgia buffs longing to see this stuff beautifully restored, you won't find it here! A classic "Jetsons" episode entitled "Elroy's Mob" rounds out the first disc. Young Elroy gets mixed up in a crime, and in typical 60's sitcom fashion, hilarity ensues, followed by a happy ending. It looks and sounds great, probably the same version used for the original series DVD set. Disc Two begins with Quick Draw McGraw again, this time in the guise of "El Kabong", a masked, Zorro-like alter-ego who fights villains by bashing them on the head with a guitar. Once again, this does not disappoint, with razor-sharp humor and charm that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Snooper, Blabber, Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy once again hold the supporting segments, and are also worthwhile, "Augie" especially. As with the episode on Disc 1, everything from the opening and closing titles to the cartoon shorts in between look and sound great. Following Quick Draw, we again descend into the abyss of Hanna-Barbera's decline with one of the strangest cartoon characters ever created: Peter Potamus. Peter is a fat, purple hippo who travels the world in a hot air balloon with his monkey pal, SoSo. In this episode, Peter gets caught in the middle of a fight between cowboys and Indians. The one highlight of this exercise in blandness is the voice work of Daws Butler, Don Messick, and Mel Blanc, but since the endless stream of talk is all there is to it, it gets boring in a hurry. When Peter (not to mention the audience!) has had enough, he dispatches his tormenters with his "Hippo Hurricane Holler". Translation: he screams loud enough that it literally blows everyone away. Supporting segments include "Breezly and Sneezly", a polar bear and a seal who have nothing better to do than annoy the soldiers at a military outpost in the Arctic, and "Yippie, Yappie and Yahooey", three dogs who serve as inept guards to a fussy Medieval king. It's hard to imagine anyone getting excited about any of these goofball critters, and though they have their moments, they pale in comparison to earlier H-B efforts and will probably bore kids and adults alike. The show's original opening and closing are included, and are in pretty rough shape, but the cartoons themselves look fine. Once Peter and pals get the blandness out of their systems, we get an episode of "The Road Runner Show". I was really looking forward to this, and was very disappointed with the results! The original opening, closing, a rarely-seen animated bumper segments are included, as are the title cards created exclusively for this iconic package of Warner classics. The bumper segments are not to be missed: director Robert McKimson created these after the departure of Chuck Jones from the Warner Bros. animation studio, and while low-budget, they are extremely funny. Where the folks at Warner compiling this DVD collection went wrong, though, is evident in the cartoons themselves. Whereas the "Bugs Bunny" and "Porky Pig" shows mixed the old, worn-out TV bridging footage with nice, clean copies of the actual cartoons, the "Road Runner Show" gets a little TOO "authentic", using copies of the cartoons from the same old TV masters as the bridging animation. The results look terrible, especially the opening short, "Zip N' Snort", which looks so bad that Chuck Jones is probably turning in his grave over it. The other two cartoons included, Sylvester and Tweety in "The Jet Cage" and Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote and Speedy Gonzales' race-off "The Wild Chase", look just as awful, and there is absolutely no excuse for that. They are faded, scratchy and blurred. Why would you drink spoiled milk when you have a fresh, unopened carton in the same fridge? Maybe I've been spoiled by the wonderful restorations Warner released on the "Looney Tunes Golden Collection" DVD series, but these cartoons look worse than I've ever seen them, and including them in this manner is disgraceful. Next comes "Atom Ant", another Hanna-Barbera series about a little ant with super powers. The title character is a snooze, but the supporting segments, "Precious Pupp" and "Hillbilly Bears", prove more entertaining. "Precious" isn't particularly funny, but he is an ancestor of one of H-B's most memorable and entertaining creations, Muttley. Precious shares Muttley's mumbling voice and wheezy laugh, but instead of Muttley's villainous master, Dastardly, Precious' companion is a sweet little old lady. The segment is not particularly clever or funny, but it's a nice try. "Hillbilly Bears" is easily the best segment, and should have received top billing over Atom. It's about a family of (what else? Hillbilly bears!) voiced by Henry Corden (Paw) Jean Vander Pyl (Maw, Flora) and Don Messick (Shag). Corden's mumbling, grumbling, almost unintelligible voice for Paw is absolutely hilarious. Irreverent, politically incorrect and violent (Paw has an itchy trigger finger to match his big black-powder gun), it's a miracle that a cartoon this funny managed to spring up out of the bland mire of this later H-B material. Skip Atom and Precious and watch the Bears! In terms of physical quality, everything looks and sounds fine here. "The Tom and Jerry Show" is interesting only for some linking segments animated by Chuck Jones, which have not been seen in years. They're not in very good shape, but they're fun to see for the first time. The rest of the show is classic MGM cartoons: Tom and Jerry in "Salt Water Tabby", Droopy in "Mutts About Racing" and Tom, Jerry and Little Quacker in "Just Ducky". These are nothing new if you already own the Tom and Jerry "Spotlight" sets and the "Tex Avery's Droopy" DVD, the only difference is that the MGM Lion openings and credits are replaced with made-for-TV title cards. The set comes to a close with "Magilla Gorilla". Some fans of this series complained that the stand-alone series DVD set didn't include the theme song, and it has been included here. Magilla Gorilla is fondly remembered, but really doesn't have a whole lot going for him except a catchy theme song and a likeable personality. A bonus documentary pretty much agrees with me. As with "Atom Ant", the supporting segments are more entertaining, but not by much. "Punkin Puss and Mushmouse" are a sort of talkative, Ozark hillbilly Tom and Jerry, and probably never caught on with audiences due to their derivative premise. There are only so many variations that can be done on the "cat vs. mouse" cartoon, and by the time these guys came along, they were one variation too many. "Ricochet Rabbit", a segment sometimes seen on "Peter Potamus" as well, is a lot of fun. A rabbit sheriff named Ricochet (Don Messick) and his deputy, Droop-Along Coyote (Mel Blanc), try to keep law and order in the Wild West. It's got some wit to it, and the characters are instantly likeable, but the influence of earlier Western plots in "Huckleberry Hound" and "Quick Draw McGraw" is painfully clear. In summary, this DVD is a fun way to spend a lazy day off, and nostalgia hounds will get a kick out of it. Unfortunately, it's a mixed bag in terms of content and image quality. It does offer a lot of material for not a lot of money, so it's well worth checking out as long as you're not expecting perfection. And doooon't you forget it!

(Corgi Kid, 2009-11-03) This is a cool blast from the past (1960's) that will be enjoyed by anyone who loves the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons. I just wish it had a collector's booklet or episode guide so you read more about the cartoons and summaries. I hope Warner will release more in this series.

(Dragon57, 2009-10-31) The notes stated that there were going to be some good cartoons here. SAVE YOUR 20 BUCKS. No Herculoids and Frankenstein Jr. and The Impossibles could not be found. Think I will have to go back to my first plan and simply wait for a studio to release these two titles separately like they did with Space Ghost and Bird Man. Please wake me when the studios release what I want and not just what they want to waste my time with.

(Paul J. Mular, 2009-10-21) **NOTE: Amazon's description has the wrong titles** From the Warner press release (which has the correct titles): Disc 1 Quick Draw McGraw: Mine Your Manners/Vacation Tripped/Person To Prison Space Kidettes/Young Samson & Goliath: Show # 5 - Space Heroes / The SSX-19 Bugs Bunny Show: #23 - Big House Bunny/Canned Feud/Home Tweet Home The Porky Pig Show: #3 - Scaredy Cat/Baton Bunny/Feather Dusted Adventures of Young Gulliver: Dangerous Journey The Wally Gator Show (with Lippy the Lion and Touche Turtle): Droopy Dragon/Whale of a Tale/Sea-Saw The Jetsons: Elroy's Mob Disc 2 Quick Draw McGraw: The Mark of El Kabong/Party Pooper Pop/Chily Chiller Peter Potamus Show (with Breezly and Sneezly and Yippie, Yappie, Yahooey): Wagon Train Strain / Missle Fizzle / Black Bart The Road Runner Show: #1 - Zip and Snort/The Jet Cage/The Wild Chase Atom Ant Show (with Precious Pupp and Hillbilly Bears): Atom Ant Meets Karate Ant / Bowling Pinned / Picnic Panicked Tom & Jerry Show (MGM-TV): Saltwater Tabby/Mutts About Racing/Just Ducky Magilla Gorilla / Punkin Puss / Ricochet Rabbit: Show #3 - Private Magilla / Army Nervy Game / TV Show I must admit that I am disappointed not to get any more Herculoids or Impossibles super-hero cartoons, which is why I give it only four stars. The inclusion of two more Quick Draw McGraw cartoon shows is most likely to make up for the cancellation of his complete series DVD box set last year. Magilla Gorilla & The Jetsons are a double dip here but the rest is mostly new to DVD. A highlight for Looney Tunes fans is the inclusion of three different shows that feature some new-to-DVD Warner Brothers cartoons (not all are new). Again this is making up for the cancellation of the Golden collections of DVDs.

(P. Wade Thompson, 2009-11-11) Just got this set today and I haven't had time to watch any of it yet. When I opened the box from Amazon, I was surprised at the packaging. I didn't know, or at least didn't remember, that it would be in a metal case, which was a great bonus. Then I took the two 'books' out of the case to flip through the DVDs and I got a little perplexed. The Volume 1 DVDs were in the Volume 2 Book and vice versa. Odd, I thought. So, I decided to 'fix' the problem by switching the DVDs out one by one, which I thought was a great idea until I realized there are more discs in the second book. So, I had to switch the DVDs back to their original book and switch the cover and booklets instead. Not a big problem and nothing worth complaining about, just thought I'd save anyone else with the same trouble the hassle of mistakenly trying to switch the discs. Now that that's solved, I can start watching Justice League!

(James K. Collins, 2009-11-10) I don't think I'll buy this as I have all the previously released season sets. Aside from that, this show is extremely good. In many ways it culminates several plotlines from the original Batman/Superman shows, Batman Beyond, and even a reference to the Static Shock show from when he had to stop a posessed John Stewart. I love this show. You can't go wrong with this set!

(Erik D. Ramon, 2009-10-21) Just had to let the world know that this series bundled up in one shot is awesome!!! My wife and I watched this when they finally released it separately season by season and now she really enjoys animated shows in general.I say if you have not watched this yet get it!!

(Brent Huxford, 2009-09-28) I grew up on Super Friends and the orginal JLA, but it was geared toward me and my current age at that time. This series hooked myself and my 3 year old. Which says alot for the story writing and character highlights per episode. very complex story arcs give it the feel of prime time shows, without all the tired wit. It's made for kids, plain and simple, but this series does it right with such a range, you not only enjoy the show, it's not a guilty pleasure. The animation really hasn't dated itself either. They stayed on the cutting edge of the day to give this series a more lasting look. Some of the 3D sequences are slightly aged, but easily over looked. Pit against Superman or Batman: the animated series, this is easily the best one. Each is good in it's right, but if i could choose one, this is it. Not only do you get the same amazing voice talent (Batman), the stories are so rich and varied, you find yourself never bored with the series.

(Servo, 2009-09-27) Justice League - The Complete Series is a 15-disc collection comprised of the following: Justice League - Season One Justice League - Season Two Justice League Unlimited - Season One (Actually JLU S1 & S2) (aka JL S3 & S4) Justice League Unlimited - Season Two (Actually JLU S3) (aka JL S5) The first 15 episodes of Justice League Season One were originally released separately on the single-disc volumes Secret Origins, Justice on Trial, Paradise Lost (all on June 1, 2004) and The Brave and the Bold (October 19, 2004). Also available on the 4-disc JL Season One set released on March 21, 2006 featuring all 26 episodes (multi-part arcs) in Full-Frame (1.33:1) video with following seasons to be in widescreen as originally animated; plus a host of special features. The final 3 episodes of Justice League Season Two were originally released separately (before ever airing on TV) on the single-disc volume Starcrossed: The Movie on July 13, 2004 in Anamorphic Widescreen. Also available on the 4-disc JL Season Two set released on June 20, 2006 which oddly featured all 26 episodes (multi-part arcs) in non-Anamorphic Widescreen; plus special features. 6 episodes from the first half of Justice League Unlimted Season One were originally released separately on the single-disc volumes Saving the World (February 15, 2005) and "Joining Forces" (September 20, 2005). Also available on the 4-disc Anamorphic Widescreen JLU Season One set released on October 24, 2006 which (despite the "Season One" box title) actually contains both JLU Seasons One and Two (each 13 episodes) featuring extras covering only the first half of the 2 in 1 season set with the following season set to include the missing bonus material. The final 13 episodes of Justice League Unlimited were only released on the 2-disc Anamorphic Widescreen JLU Season Two set released on March 20, 2007 featuring the extra sorely missed from the previous set, "Cadmus: Exposed" which resolved the discussion on the popular series story arc; plus other bonus material. For the Complete Series release, Warner Home Video has lovingly repackaged from the separate season sets all 91 episodes and respective special features (in respective aspect ratios) on 15 single-sided DVDs (including a brand new bonus disc) all in an exclusive collectible box set that does justice to DCAU's League of Extraordinary Superheroes. Special Features include: New Bonus Disc Documentary "Unlimited Reserve: Exploring the Depths of the DC Universe". Commentary on 8 episodes with Series Creators: "The Enemy Below Part 2", "Legends Part 2", "The Savage Time Part 2", "Twilight Part 2", "A Better World Part 2", "Starcrossed Part 3", "This Little Piggy", "The Return". Featurettes: "Inside Justice League", "The Look of The League", "The Blueprint for Justice", "Justice League - The First Mission", "Voices of Justice", "Justice League: Declassified", "And Justice for all", "Themes of Justice", "Cadmus: Exposed", "Justice League Chronicles", Music-only audio track for the final episode "Destroyer". Easter Egg: "Not too Savage", a Deleted Scene with an introduction by producer Bruce Timm. Packaging: Two large and sturdy digipaks - one for "Justice League" featuring Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman cover art identical to the outer box, and one for "Justice League Unlimited" featuring Red Tornado, Dr. Fate and Aquaman cover art - inside a heavy outer cardboard box. Bottom Line: Highly recommended, especially for fans who don't own any of the previous season set releases. To fans that already own the previous releases, just know that aside from the bonus disc documentary (and the convenience of complete series packaging) all of the disc content are the same as the previous releases before you decide.

(Kyle Leader, 2009-06-02) the first season of futurama was pretty good but this one is the best of the seasons. this season has some great episodes like Head in the Polls where Nixon takes benders body and runs for president of earth. other good episode include the deep south and war is the H-word one episode that is not very funny is the honking but all the other episodes make up for it. the box set has 19 episodes and the episodes are still good before the quality declined in the third and fourth season.

(Egalitarian, 2009-01-29) This is a set of funny cartoons, albeit, crass, sarcastic, base at times, and sometimes outright vulgar, but never the less, entertaining, if one can get past the afronting style the writers for this show use. I would not recommend this for children.

(Patrick Moore, 2009-01-12) I still can't believe that they ended the series, considering what all makes it on t.v. today. I love this series and I got it for my brother who was devastated when they took it off the air (well-not devatated, but pretty darn dissapointed). He loves this series more than I do, so I have to give it a 5-star rating. I received the dvd on time and in store quality condition.

(David M. Wright, 2008-09-30) There's nothing I like more than watching cartoons just after I wake up mid-afternoon and eating breakfast, and Futurama is one of the best cartoons to accompany that. It's hard to judge a season of Futurama without judging it against the context of four stellar seasons and two excellent movies, and not on its own merit. Expanded against first season's mere 13 episodes, this season has 19 episodes of sci-fi parody Groening style. As a number of reviewers have stated, each episode is jam packed with visual jokes that requires pausing several times just to get everything. On top of that, we are continued to the continuing adventures of one of the greatest casts in animation history: Fry, Bender, Leela, Professor Farnsworth, and my personal favorite, Dr. Zoidberg. Some episode highlights include: "Brannigan, Begin Again" where Zapp Brannigan is court martialed and forced to live Midnight Cowboy style, "Raging Bender" where Bender becomes a robot wrestler, "A Bicyclops for Two" where Leela meets fellow cylcops alien "Al"cazar, and "War Is The H-Word" where Fry negotiates peace with the head of Henry Kissinger. A great alternative to the Simpsons (especially modern Simpsons)!!!

(Jonathan Wimms, 2008-05-20) Exactly what is described above. Its very good quality show now I can watch it any time I want to.

(Egalitarian, 2009-01-23) These cartoons are written in such a way so as to express all manner of humor, base or otherwise, with subtlety, and sometimes with no subtlety at all. Normally, Cartoons tend to express innocense or simplicity, these do not, let the buyer be aware, and let the buyer think carefully before purchasing these for children, as they may not be suitable for same given the content and portent. Other than the aformentioned, these cartoons can be very funny.

(Janvil, 2008-07-30) Every single episode of this show was classic. What a shame that this show didn't out-live the non-funny Simpsons. My Futurama collection is my best video collection posession besides Invader Zim. Best episodes in this volume are Parasites Lost and I Dated a Robot. Enjoy. =]

(Andrew A. Enterline, 2008-04-08) The dvd's set is great, it has a lot of extras and very silly pictures on all the dvd's and behind them. The show is very clever and funny, its episodes all have great stories which advance the relationship of all it's charaters. Worth watching over and over!

(Lyndsey, 2008-01-20) I'm sad this show is cancelled, but luckily it's funny enough to watch over and over and it never loses its humor. Of course, this can be said for all 4 boxed sets, and movies.. not just the third. Buy it.. before it's too late.

(J. Felder, 2007-12-14) The 3rd installment/volume of Futurama is as good or better than all the rest. I won't go into each and every episode - quite a few have already done so (better than I ever could). What I will offer is an opinion on the series itself. It's essentially the Seinfeld of animated series. Most, if not all, episodes have infinite longevity. From Fry's endless obsession with Leela to Bender's constant black humor. Zoidberg's self-deprecating humor matched with Farnsworth's constant 2nd place finishes. Amy's pseudo-naivete paired against Kiff's subtle bumblings. Santa-Bot's paradoxical ravings infecting the drunken, whimsical elves (like something out of a Tim Burton "nightmare"). Hermes' steady, Jamaican, taskmaster personality controlling each situation with effectiveness. This series has infinite influences to numerous to fully capture - so I'll stop trying. Futurama has a devoted fan-following for countless reasons. Just watch it - you'll be hooked.

(Ryan, 2009-09-27) I love Futurama, so there isn't much to say here. The package got here quickly and it was priced well, 5/5.

(N. Turner, 2009-03-13) I ordered this DVD as a present for my son. He told me exactly what he wanted, I looked on Amazon.com, found it, ordered it, and had it delivered to his home. There is nothing easier than that. Thank you, Amazon!!!

(Egalitarian, 2009-01-29) This set of cartoons are mostly sarcastic, sometimes base and vulgar, revealing, for what cartoons can reveal, and yet even funny, that is if one can get past the afronting style of the writers. I would not recommend this for children.

(Ryan B. Treziok, 2009-01-19) They knew the series was probably coming to an end at this point. They did sorta 'tie' up the loose ends. But either way, I love this series. All 4 of these volumes are 5 stars to me. I'm just as happy with the new stuff.

(Karen L. Mercer, 2008-12-16) I was a little disappointed not to get the dvd. It was a present for family. But thanks for promptly refunding my money.

(Charlie Brooks, 2009-11-09) Family Guy has a strange history. Although it was always well-received, the executives at Fox seemed to have a vendetta against the show, heavily censoring it and then finally canceling it before its time. However, strong DVD sales and high ratings on Cartoon Network pulled the series back from the brink. The result is this DVD volume which features the beginning of Family Guy's return. The show starts off strong again, although it doesn't quite have the same crackle that it once had. Family Guy, like the Simpsons, has a number of divisive opinions. Some claim the shows have gone steadily downhill for years, while others claim that it's funnier than ever. My opinion on the series is the former, but most of that downhill slide came after this DVD volume. The episodes on this DVD include a terrific return to the airwaves coupled with a skewering of Fox's decision to cancel them in the first place. It fleshes out some of the minor characters of Quahog, such as Peter's neighbor Cleveland, and it gives the spotlight to Meg and Chris a bit more. Most importantly, it features an episode guest-starring James Woods that is one of the best Family Guy episodes there has ever been. The reason I give this four stars instead of five is because while the episodes are very good, there are definite signs that the show has lost some of its focus over the years. Stewie has gone from being an evil baby to a continuous gay joke, although the creators do sometimes tap back into his sinister side. The cutaways become increasingly nonsensical as the writers start to rely more on one-note jokes than the plot of the show. And some running gags, particularly Peter's recurring fights with a giant chicken, will leave newcomers to the show cold. While these are all symptoms to the show's eventual slide, the episodes here remain in good form. While not quite as strong as seasons 2 and 3 were, this new Family Guy is still worth watching and will definitely earn its laughs.

(S. Wade, 2009-08-16) The dvd came in good shape. Both the disks and case are in good condition and the dvd's play great. The order was delivered in good timing as well.

(B. Johnson, 2009-06-10) This is by far my favorite show on TV. As a long-time Simpsons fan, I was skeptical when The Family Guy came out and never watched it until after it was on DVD. I'm glad I did. I bought all the DVDs to catch up and now never miss an episode. It's the funniest show around.

(Pickle June, 2009-02-04) Other than Fox ripping us off, this is some great stuff. You can learn so much by watching these shows.

(MissWeezy, 2008-08-22) This was the only set I didn't have yet... I found it available at walmart for $36, but bought it here for $20 and happen to get free shipping. With almost $20 saved, I bought the video game too!! Thank you Amazon!!! :)

(Lotus Flower, 2009-05-05) The title for my review says a lot!! Again...why split seasons up so much? MONEY!! This volume 4 was definitely better than volume 6. This was much more on the edge and a lot funnier episodes. I do not like when you get 3 or 4 discs in the volume and there is only one episode on the last disc. Again, great entertainment for people who can laugh at themselves (instead of others). Family Guy fans, a must have!

(B. Peters, 2009-02-14) I am a huge fan of the show and this was a great pick up of a the dvd and it arrived in perfect shape

(Jeff Cummer, 2008-12-21) While there are still great episodes, this season has more personal slams, more biting, and less of the clever twists and alterations of current events and other outside shows. A little overdone on degrading various other groups - not with the clever humor of previous seasons but more sophmoric shock humor. Still has some quick laughs and twisted inserts that make Family Guy the fabulous show that it is.

(Jill L. Terry, 2008-11-29) This set comes with 4 DVDs in seperate thin cases and all are in perfect condition, not one scratch on any of them, and nothing is torn on the box, plus the DVDs are HILARIOUS

(Jason S. Greene, 2008-10-23) I wish people would just enjoy the show for what it is instead of bashing it on here. If (in my opinion) you want to comment on it say something positive not negative. THere's enough negative crap in the world as it is. Sure every show and movie out there has flaws. Nobody is perfect. You know there is a button on your t.v. remote that says on/off you know. Stewie is my fave character! I got the family guy bendable set and a Stewie plush animated doll. HILARIOUS!!! SOmeone always comments on it when new people come over. You know they should make a movie: "Chucky vs. Stewie"! That would've been better I believe than the "Seed of CHucky". THink about it, there both bout the same size and both have overalls. Hmmmm. What you all think? Just a idea. I got a few Chucky dolls from 12" to 30" too. That Stewie Halloween costume is cool too!

(Charlie Brooks, 2009-11-09) This DVD volume presents the third season of Family Guy, which is also probably the best. The characters are firmly established, the pacing between the stories and cutaways is excellent, and the balance of crude and clever humor is just about perfect. Like many others, you will probably watch these episodes and wonder how on Earth Fox ever decided to cancel such a terrific show. The episodes here come from Family Guy's peak. The show would get canceled following this season, and even though it came back, it never quite matched what was done here. Key among the episode list is "When You Wish Upon a Weinstein," the show's infamous banned episode. While I'm normally not one for commentary tracks, the creator commentary on this episode is very illuminating not only as to the messed up logic that Fox takes when deciding such matters but also in illustrating how badly the network seemed to have it in for this show. Family Guy, volume 2 might as well be called "The Best of Family Guy." For folks who have never seen the show, it is a great introduction with some classic episodes. For those who only started watching after it returned, these episodes blow the current ones away. And for those who enjoyed the show in its heyday, this volume is a great reminder of how terrific McFarlane and company were before Fox decided to pull the plug all too early.

(Stephanie Robjohns, 2009-06-29) for all Family Guy fans you already know this was a great season. my only small complaint is that when watching the dvds, sometimes the color flickers. like Lois's hair or a bright red shirt.

(B. Johnson, 2009-06-10) This is by far my favorite show on TV. As a long-time Simpsons fan, I was skeptical when The Family Guy came out and never watched it until after it was on DVD. I'm glad I did. I bought all the DVDs to catch up and now never miss an episode. It's the funniest show around.

(ABC Snoopy, 2009-05-18) This is the last season to be clean and not dirty although there are some parts that are still weird like when Peter was upset at Chris because he had a bigger well you know what I mean. In later seasons there is a lot more curing and more violence and they insult a lot of people. This season barely has any of this and everyone should get it and say that this is much better than later seasons although the later seasons are still good too in a weird way.

(Jose Lopez, 2009-03-12) I love family guy, This is one of my favorite seasons, My Favorite is the Poltergeist spoof(Phil Collins anyone?).. Stewie is the Funniest, Though The Creator is a Uber Liberal, You cannot deny that this show (Except when poking fun at non-liberals) is hilarious to watch!

(A. Kennedy, 2009-04-28) I have to say, fun season, with some funny episodes but I agree, don't split the seasons in half put the whole season in. My other complaint is, I ordered this actual box, not the large flat limited one with the story boards. It looks ridiculous in my DVD shelf.

(Steve G, 2009-04-13) In the previous half season releases, there has always been a "Volume_x, part 2". Well, what happened to Volume 5, Part 2??? We have Part 1, then it jumps to Volume 6. Also, where are the widescreen versions? I'm sure Seth McFarland creates the originals in widescreen, then P&S's them down to 4:3. Is this another way to get the fans to shell out more $$$ for the Blu-Ray versions??? (I see volume 1 is due to be released in the DB format). Seth, without us the loyal fans, you wouldnt have a hit show, so why stick it to us by releasing half seasons and then once we've purchased those, then you release the High Def widescreen editions....

(S. McCullough, 2009-03-14) Family Guy Vol 5 was as crazy as Family Guy always is. Seller's service was great

(C. Powell, 2009-02-25) I'm a huge fan of family guy. I watch it with my entire family. I ordered this season and the second disc was "Nim's Island." It had the family guy logo on the disc and everything, but when we put it in the DVD player, "Nim's Island" started. This was a short enough season as it is. Now we only have the first disc of 4 or 5 episodes. Highly disappointing.

(finn, 2009-01-13) I bought this to add to our now full collection of Family Guy seasons and it's one of the funniest yet!

(Ryan M. Kane, 2009-10-10) If you have never heard of the Griffins', well maybe you should start here. You will really enjoy the comedy of Seth MacFarlane. Laugh Out Loud Funny!

(ITGurl, 2009-09-13) This is my second copy of Vol. 1. The box was slightly damaged on the first copy and it bothered me so much I had to get a new one. I remember when Family Guy first debuted on TV thinking that the idea of a talking baby was ridiculous so I never bothered to watch the program. Then one day I was on YouTube looking at videos and saw a hilarious clip of Family Guy featuring Stewie. I started watching the program after that and was completely hooked after a couple of episodes. I own all the volumes of this show and look at them often laughing hysterically. I would love to choose my favorite characters but that would be impossible since they are all so funny. If you haven't watched this program, you are cheating yourself out of an extremely funny and witty show.

(F. Grant, 2009-09-12) Love it. That's all I have to say. To add: its nice to have two seasons in one DVD box set.

(Khalid Alnaqbi, 2009-08-24) My first time to watch the Family Guy episode was few months ago. I actually enjoyed that episode in my hotel, though I don't know what season it was from. So, I decided to buy Season 1 and 2. Pros: 1. I loved Stewi with his funny thinking and his British accent, I think he's the best character in the whole show. I also like the dog and Lois. Peter Griffin was not the best character (dumb, has a stupid laugh) and his son has the same problem. 2. The show has some good jokes now and then. Cons: 1. I agree that the show was insensible in discussing many issues, like people with special needs or other religions. 2. There are many scenes with nudity and violence in this show, which I do not appreciate, especially for this "family" cartoon. I also did not notice that this show brings many of the values for our society, despite what the song says (It seems today, that all you see, is violence in movies and sex on TV) !! There is that pervert guy who's the Griffin's neighbor, that needs to be removed from the show ! 3. Season 1 has 1 CD but without any special features. Season 2 has Behind the Scenes feature which lasted probably for few minutes. Hope the next seasons are better.

(A. Malone, 2009-08-04) Thanks for the fast transaction!!! It was here on time and yes I would definitely order from this person again it was just how they said it was going to be and i am definitely enjoying the Family Guy set that I bought for my husband... It is so appreciated thanks again. Great Seller will buy from again!!! :)

(Louanne Antista, 2009-09-25) Absolutely great & funny show. just what we wanted. have watched several times cause we enjoy the story guys so much.

(Mat van gogh, 2009-09-10) i love this show. and it has alot of footage not shown on tv,great extras and commentary tracks on each episode. well worth the money.

(Megan, 2009-09-02) I am a little biased, because I'm a huge Family Guy fan, so keep that in mind when reading this! If you love family guy and are a collector, then I really don't need to be writing this, you should already know how awesome it is, and to have it at your fingertips every time you have a craving is fantastic. Family guy is hysterical, and I really love the newer seasons, so I'd definitely recommend this DVD. ((I love how I sound like an addict in this review. :) ))

(Brook Kivett, 2009-07-11) My Family Guy did not arrive for 3 weeks after my pay pal went through. The first Disk scrachs on it.

(K. Orlando, 2009-06-27) Always a great show for laughs and/or shock value, which is usually followed by laughter. I do think that the earlier seasons had better continuity, but new stuff is good because it's fresh.

(E. A Solinas, 2009-08-23) It's time for the nefarious plans of the Bount to be revealed, and for our heroes to torturously fight their way to the ultimate bad guy. "Bleach 22" is top-heavy on elaborate magical combat and light on actual plot developments, but it has some interesting plot twists -- particularly one that seems to be leading into the next big arc. While Ichigo's little gang recuperates from their fights, Yumichika has discovered the location of the Bounts' hideout, and the four Soul Reaper officers head inside. Obviously things go wrong for them, or this arc would end pretty quickly. Specifically, they run afoul of the bespectacled Ugaki, whose doll turns shadows into weapons, eyeballs and giant hands. When Ichigo and Co. arrive, they are attacked by the same tactics. In the meantime, Uryu encounters a Soul Reaper from the previous arcs -- Nemu Kurotsuchi, who has come there to give him a very special item that may provide some temporary help in his current trouble. And Ichigo has some shocking discoveries of his own when he finds and attacks the souped-up Kariya -- he learns the true origins of the Bount, and what their ultimate goal is. The first 75% of "Bleach Volume 22" is pretty much non-stop action and fighting -- our heroes and the supporting cast are assaulted with biting flying eyeballs, falling rocks, ropy tentacles Ichigo and Orihime), giant shadow hands (Rukia and Yumichika) and occasionally The Pizza Cutter From Hell. Even Uryu gets pulled into some combat with Nemu. But the plot erupts all over the place in the fourth episode, with new revelations and a very shocking plot twist that leaves the heroes at even more of a disadvantage. There's still action (mainly a bloodied Ichigo bouncing around with his bankai powers), but the story suddenly hits a turning point. It's pretty obvious that a whole new arc is opening up after this, and the advantage is with the Bounts. The biggest flaw? Uryu does something INSANELY contrived at the end of this round of episodes, which is also uncharacteristically selfish, stupid and short-sighted. Even more bizarre, all the characters instantly forgive him. Other than that, several of the characters get to shine -- Ichigo's determination to stop the Bounts' master plan is tempered by his disgust for Kariya sacrificing one of his own. Orihime gets to show her skills in battle, and the four visiting Soul Reapers also demonstrate their own skill and stamina. When even flake queen Rangiku is utterly serious and Yumichika doesn't whine about "ugly" things, you know it's bad. "Bleach Volume 22" is marred by a contrived climactic twist and an absurd decision from Uryu, but is otherwise a solid, action-packed gateway into a new arc.

(Matt Elias, 2009-10-25) This is a great compilation of various Adult Swim shows. With Aqua Teen, Space Ghost, and Sealab, it's got all the classic shows from when [adult swim] first started, along with the recent shows, Moral Oral, Robot Chicken, and Metalocalypse. I will probably get this when it comes out, seems like a good mix. Like other reviewers, the season choice is... strange to say the least. Although, I'm guessing that [adult swim] thought that those were the best seasons/volumes that have been released so far. And I mostly agree, although I like season 1 Sealab better. Also, while I'm sad of the exclusion of Home Movies (Adult Swim DID premier with the episode 'Directors Cut'), I'm guessing it's not in there because all of the shows seem to be in house shows from William's Street, while Home Movies was Soup2Nuts. But, Metalocalypse is there for people who need their Brendon Small fix, so it's all good. Also, the pilot DVD makes the deal even more great, Welcome to Eltingville is amazing.

(Andrew J. Bush, 2009-10-20) For the [adult swim] fan, this may seem like an ideal gift. It certainly would be, provided they don't already own one or more of the seasons present in this box set. Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Robot Chicken and Metalocalypse are present-day staples of the [adult swim] lineup. For those who have only recently tuned in, Sealab 2021 and Space Ghost Coast to Coast may be welcome discoveries of shows missed. Moral Oral is an acquired taste (I enjoyed it), and its inclusion is a little odd, whereas the other shows had more mass appeal to the [adult swim] audience. The obvious question is: Why are all of the shows not season 1? I don't have that answer. Suffice it to say the only [adult swim] show that requires sequential viewing is The Venture Bros. (whose inclusion would have made much more sense than Moral Orel). Viewers will not suffer from not having seen the first seasons of Aqua Teen Hunger Force (the show follows no on-going plotlines), Space Ghost (a late-nite talk show), Robot Chicken (a stop-motion skit comedy show), or Sealab 2021 (a sitcom-like series, but also does not follow on-going plotlines). My assumption is that Cartoon Network perhaps has too many of these particular seasons in stock, and felt this would be an excellent way to move some overstock. In any case, this box set is a wonderful sampling of what [adult swim] has to offer in way of programming, both past and present. What is not mentioned in the product description is the inclusion of a disc containing previously unavailable pilot episodes. They are: Korgoth of Barbaria, Welcome to Eltingville, Perfect Hair Forever, Cheyenne Cinnamon, and The Best of Totally for Teens. (Full disclosure: The inclusion of Korgoth and Eltingville made this a 'must buy' for this reviewer. I've kept a vhs recording of Eltingville since it first aired in 2002 and Korgoth was on my dvr for well over a year before being deleted.) These pilots also offer a great mix of animated comedy and a look at what might-have-been for [adult swim].

(Eden A. Davis, 2009-10-20) if everything was season 1. what the hell is up with the random seasons for each show???

(Terence Kiang, 2009-11-09) This is an amazing box set... one of the most detailed and comprehensive that I've seen in a series box. The total size is a little bigger than a basketball. The Bender head is well detailed (for a cartoon head) and arguably "life-size". The front and back window display the "head" and there's a hatch in the back for DVD storage. The sides are mock photographs that create a refraction effect that water can give to fish in aquariums when viewed at an angle. I have not opened it, but the label outside says that the antenna is included for the top. This set includes all the DVDs and movies which is about the same price as buying all the items together (as of this writing). Definitely worth the $117 where it's priced now. So glad I got it on amazon instead of carrying it around at Comic-Con.

(T. Newbanks, 2009-11-04) Great box set. You don't get any literature at all, but Bender's head makes up for it. Great idea and I'd recommend it to anyone who hasn't started/completed their Futurama collection.

(Lucas McNeill, 2009-11-04) I'll admit that I am a total Futurama fanboy. I love anything and everything Futurama. I already own the 4 seasons and all the movies on DVD, but when this complete collection came out I said "me want!" The problem is, this collection is a bunch of disks in a Bender head... sure, it's a great case, but the disks just go in slots... there is no directory for the discs, they are just labeled Vol 1 Part 1, disc 2, that sort of thing... there is no episode listing.

(nathanb131, 2009-10-22) I had the impression that this was a little box with a bunch of dvd's in sleeves with a holographic image on the outsides that make it look like Bender's head is in a tank. So I was surprised to find a very large box on my doorstep. The pic you are looking at is a box with clear windows and Bender's 'real-sized' head is in there! Awesome! You open a hatch in the back of his head and all the dvd's are stacked vertically in grooves. It's a fantastic and fun concept. I feel like I got so much more than I bargained for since the head is a fun display piece. Though here's the reason for the 4 stars: The hatch is sort of hard to open... though I suppose it won't flop open on it's own. My real issue is with the dvd rack once you open Bender's hatch. They are spaced very close together in those grooves AND it's kind of annoying to get the dvd lined up quite right when pushing it back in it's right slot. You have to really focus to make sure you are sliding it in right. Also, it's kind of hard to pull out the disks by holding them on the edge. You can, but just another 1/4" would have been nice. It makes you want to pinch the dvd on the flat parts, which leads to smudges. Also, you can't see what dvd's you are grabbing until you pull it out a little to check. They come stacked in order, so you just count down til you get to the right one. A directory on the inside of that hatch would be nice, in fact I'm going to make one myself. So the content is definitely 5 stars, anyone considering this already knows that. The head as a collector's item is way fun. The head as a dvd holder is a bit difficult though. I really like opening up Bender to pick out a disc, but could definitely see storing these dvd's in a sleeved case in the future. Another reason I'd do that is because the box bender came in makes a fun display too since it makes it look like his head is in a tank of water. So the last thing you'd want to do to get to an episode is to open the box, pull out Bender, fumble to pry open Bender, count down to which one you want and try not to scuff it while pulling it out....repeat. Note to fox, it would be great if you could open the hatch by pressing Bender's antenna, that's how he activates things on the show. It would also be great if when you pressed on the antenna you got a nice 'bit my shiny metal @#$' or any other Benderisms.

(Z. Velasco, 2009-10-16) I think this was a great idea and well worth the money IF YOU HAVENT ALREADY picked up any of the Futurama DVDs. However, the title is misleading as this is not a complete collection. See the name plate at the bottom? See how it says "1999 - 2009?" That's because Futurama is coming back with a new season in 2010. So if you want a release of all that's been released on DVD so far, this is for you. If you are hoping to get all of Futurama in one neat collection, I'd hold off and see if FOX decides to release another "complete collection" after the new season airs.

(Allan Jay Nussbaum, 2009-11-08) Daniel Craig is the best Bond ever. The high energy, action packed fight and chase scenes in Casino Royale and Q of S make this the Bond venue that Bond was meant to be. On a scale of 1-10, Craig rates an 11 in the double-oh scheme of things. Hurry up with the next adventure.

(RAP, 2009-11-06) No reason to belabor these comments - if you enjoyed the Connery/Bond movies, you will find this to be a deeply and excruciatingly painful degradation of the Ian Fleming novels. I will not watch or purchase another Bond movie with Craig in the lead role - for my money, he is almost the perfect "anti-Bond" - no culture, no sophistication, a deadly dull "tough guy" and totally politically correct - what a bore!!!

(BOND "DOUBLEAGENT", 2009-11-03) Action was jerky and did not flow well. It really seemed pieced together much like a movie is actually shot. Script did not flow well either. Scenes to short,and to many changes. Hard to follow storyline and hard to keep track of the characters. Casino Royale was much better. A slower pace but with action that would pull you in and end with a spectacular finish.

(Ben Larkins, 2009-10-26) I'll be honest, I came away with some mixed feelings about this one, but in the end it deserves the 4 stars it gets for a few reasons. It took me a while to get used to the different style of this movie, but once I did I believe it became all the more enjoyable. The writer/director/(insert important movie title) people took some liberties with the movie and the Bond franchise that in the end I believe paid off. Even from the start of the credits, I could tell this movie was going to be a bit different, and considering the sequel-esque nature of this film, it most certainly stood out, in a good way. The action was varied, but each setting that Bond found himself in was quite believable. It didn't feel that him being on a plane or boat was forced down our throat just to fulfill a mandate for more fast-paced scenes, as some critics will lead you to believe. What separates this movie from a good portion of so many other Bond films of the past is that the mental state of Bond, with all of it's humanity and baggage, comes to light. We see an older and more conflicted Bond. Casino Royale made us believe that Daniel Craig can carry the responsibility of James Bond quite well. Quantum of Solace helps us see the ups and downs of the burden of that responsibility. Overall, I enjoyed the movie, and enjoyed the pacing, acting, and variety that it brought. I believe that as a sequel, it did justice, and was enjoyable through and through. I wouldn't call it the best Bond movie ever, but what sequel could ever live up to such great expectations?

(S. B. Dupre, 2009-10-21) the writers/driector or this one thought, "Well, let's just do one chase scene after another and forget about substance." Lessee, we start out with cars chasing car, then man chasing man, then on to motorcycle chasing car (assault on the motorcyclist and steal the bike) for more motorcycle chasing car. On to boat chasing big boat then little boats chasing little boat....do you see a theme here? I swear to you it seemed like the entire movie was merely a collection of various chase scenes with a little bit of story squashed in for filler. I like Daniel Craig as the new Bond. The addition here of Olga Kurylenko was pleasant as both she and Craig know their jobs and probably did the best they could with what was offered. Judi Dench has been the best thing that has happened to the Bond series in years and hopefully she will stick around to the bitter end. Ah, speaking of which, we're back to the movie. I've spoken of the lack of substance as the negative in this review. For the postive aspects, we do indeed have Ms. Dench, we have a great new Bond, and we have a more serious tone rather than the tongue-in-cheek of Roger Moore or the boring Timothy Dalton. I really did like Brosnan and thought he suited that type of Bond film. Craig is perfect for the rough hewn, far from perfect agent. There does appear to be tendancy to kill everyone with no regard for any kind of law (yes, I'm fully aware of the meaning of "licensed to kill", but still!) Honestly, I'm really hoping the next Bond will rely more on storyline and less on mindless action. Ms. Dench and Mr. Craig have a lot to offer and will a little help from the writers/director I'm sure we'll see a much better Bond film next time.

(James Sparks, 2008-12-31) I love Gene Kelly! In recent years I sense that he hasn't gotten the due he has deserved. I might be the only one that feels this way, but it seems that our world today is steadily forgetting the great silver screen stars of our movie past that showed the rest of hollywood past and present what being a movie star was all about. Maybe that's just the way it is... maybe we can't do anything about it... But that doens't mean I have to like it! Enough of that.. This is a great movie in it's own right. Based on the Alexandre Dumas classic the movie stays true to the book, and pushed me to find other movies based on classic works. The cast is great! June Allison is so sympathetic (to me at least), and the best supporting character in the movie has to be Vincent Price. Gene Kelly the star of the film shows in comic chops, as well as his dramatic. I can't imagine any major film actor today being able to do what Gene did athletically in the film. Truely a film for the ages that every Kelly fan, silver screen fan, & Dumas fan should pick up.

(Maurice Horowitz, 2008-08-28) Another wonderful swashbuckler. Very entertaining. The color is wonderful. There is nothing like the old movies Terrific.

(Scott Rivers, 2008-08-04) MGM's strange version of the Alexandre Dumas classic remains the most miscast swashbuckler in movie history. Gene Kelly plays D'Artagnan as though he were in a musical, which isn't surprising since George Sidney directs "The Three Musketeers" as though it were "Anchors Aweigh." At least Kelly doesn't sing. This 1948 production finds plenty of actors stuck in the wrong genre: Lana Turner, Van Heflin, June Allyson, Vincent Price, Gig Young, Frank Morgan and Keenan Wynn! Only Angela Lansbury and Reginald Owen emerge unscathed. Sidney approaches the Dumas adventure with an uneasy, uncertain tone - not helped by the cheerfully garish Technicolor. Happily, the filmmaking stylist showed a remarkable resurgence in his 1952 remake of "Scaramouche."

(CHASE, 2008-04-15) Previous reviews have gone on at length about the plot, and made comparisons to other productions, so I'm just adding a few thoughts. 1) Yes, Gene Kelly is jaw-droppingly brilliant in his swashbuckling scenes. I don't think I've ever seen anyone top him, including Errol Flynn and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Unfortunately, he does have a tendency to smirk at the worst possible times, including June Bug's death scene. 2) As some others have suggested, Lana Turner and Angela Lansbury should have traded parts, altho Lana's fake remorse scene, done with no make-up and a modified fright wig, is better than I would have expected from The Sweater Girl. 3) Did Miss Allyson have it in her contract that she would only wear costumes which included a Peter Pan collar? Her outfits are nearly as funny as the Musketeers, almost all of which were in various shades of pink, purple and puce. I've seen drag queens on Halloween who were less flamboyant! 4) Was Robert Coote ever THAT YOUNG??

(Sharon Lynn Farley, 2008-02-23) I'm sorry, but technicolor alone doesn't make a good movie. This is a perfectly dreadful version of a classic, ham-handed and light-headed. Only Van Heflin keeps it going. Lana Turner, even when well cast, was an awful actress. Kelly can bound and fence, but his grief over June Allyson is barely serviceable. See the Michael York version instead...MUCH better! (Charlton Heston even makes a better Richelieu.)

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(Smith, 2009-10-22) All the Pirates of the Caribbean movies are great movies. Love watching Johnny Depp anytime.

(G. Baldree, 2009-10-07) I liked the movie but I prefer the first, curse of the black pearl best. I think it's too much for kids and people should follow ratings guidelines. Entertaining but a bit hard to catch the full explanation of the scenario the first time through.

(rbriann, 2009-08-19) I mistakenly purchased Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End locally, not knowing it was the third installment in the series. I enjoyed it so much I decided to purchase the first two. If you like swashbuckling adventure mixed with the legend of Davy Jones and the Flying Dutchman, you'll like these movies. I was thoroughly entertained. Excellent cast.

(Pumpkin Man, 2009-07-09) This is a really good sequel that takes place a few months after the original. Will and Elizabeth are offered clemency by Lord Cutler Beckett if Will can get Jack's compass which points to what its possessor wants most. Along the way, Will runs to the Flying Dutchman, and meets Davy Jones who is also after Jack. Eventually, Davy sends out the Kraken, the large beast who belongs to Davy that stalks the waters. I highly recommend PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST!!!

(Ann Knappe, 2009-09-30) I bought The Three Musketeers to introduce my two grandsons to the classic tale. They are 12 and 10 and I couldn't find a suitable children's edition for them of the book. They had recently taken fencing lessons. I told them this would show them how it used to be done. Their joint opinion was it was great. We really liked the excitement and thought it was really good. We'll watch it again. Thak you, Grandma. They have learned the names of the three Musketeers and plan to read the book next summer when school is over.

(Kamie Shaw, 2009-09-29) My husband was so surprised when he got the DVD. Its not available in any store so I decided to search on Amazon to see if I could find it and Bingo. He has watched it over and over again.

(ROBERT ELLSWORTH, 2009-08-23) I have yet to recieve the DVD so I can't review anythin I haven't gotten yet

(A. Clark, 2009-07-15) The Three Musketeers may not follow the book but it is a fun movie with some witty dialog. Don't think, just watch and enjoy.

(J. Spurgeon, 2009-06-24) What an awesome movie. Perhaps the best version of The Three Musketeers ever made. The cast is excellent. It has a variety of things to keep your attention. Comedy, Action, and Suspense like no other. Rebecca Demornay is absolutely stunning in this movie. I highly recommend you add to your collection if you don't already own this.

(D. LaFaber, 2009-11-05) This is one of the greatest Disney movies ever. The music is great and one you will watcher over and over again. Fast delivery, works well, would not hesitate to buy from this seller again

(GamePlayer30, 2009-10-14) I am getting tired of this and positively will NOT buy Edited/Censored DVDs! Not even a little tiny little edit is ok. Another great movie ruined by the suits.

(Louise Prince, 2009-05-15) I am very satisfied with the movie i purchased from you. My kids love that movie. The description was very good and the shipping was fast.

(Westley, 2009-05-02) I've seen the majority of the "classic" Disney animated films, and "Robin Hood" (1973) does not come close to them in quality. The story features Robin Hood taking on King John, whose brother, the true King of England (King Richard), is off on the Crusades. King John is outraged after being robbed and tricked by Robin Hood and retaliates by increasing the taxes in his kingdom. This back and forth continues for awhile until Robin Hood finally triumphs. Yawn. The quality of animation of "Robin Hood" is not drastically better than what you would see in the typical 70s Saturday morning cartoon. The character designs are rather generic and undistinguished, particularly Toby Turtle, Sir Hiss, and Robin Hood himself. The plot is quite boring and certainly is not clever enough to entertain adults, although it may entertain easily amused children. Clearly, the film's low budget hurt it greatly. The only positive aspects were a couple of decent songs (especially "Not in Nottingham" by Roger Miller) and the conceit of making all the characters into animals. I haven't seen a few of them, but "Robin Hood" is my least favorite of all Disney animated films I have seen. Note: I rented this DVD, so I don't know what extras were offered aside from those on the disk, which included a cute Mickey Mouse cartoon and a couple of lame children's games.

(Jimmie L. G. Thompson, 2009-04-10) Just when you think a Disney classic couldn't be any better you are amazed by the picture and sound quality.

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(Joseph Polino, 2009-10-22) Great movie to watch in bluray!! looks and sounds fantastic. fast shipping and at a good price.

(Maria D., 2009-10-21) I'm giving this movie 4 stars because the acting is great and johnny depp is just hilarious... besides, who doesn't like pirate movies? Lots of flair, sword fights, big ships, special effects, costumes, the works. Makes for great disney rides. However, although all these movies have amazing entertainment value, their scripts and storytelling SUCK in a way no movie has managed to suck. There is zero cohesion, closure, and at least half of all the subplots you're introduced to vanish in the story without making any sense. Regardless, these movies are so full of action, customes, jokes, and adventure, that you really wouldn't care about the bad storytelling. After all, it's still a pirate movie. Storytelling could only be expected to be "Pirate Quality".

(G. Baldree, 2009-10-07) I love this movie and also really like to watch the extra features in this set. To see the making of the movie is amazing ~ all that goes into it is interesting to watch. The movie itself is funny and adventurous all in one. Good for males and females alike.

(David R. Lingard, 2009-09-12) 5* thats all u need to know on this one great if u dont have this one yet get it right now!!!!

(Gary L. Herstein, 2009-11-11) Complex and dark, as an independent film this is an obvious failure on too many levels to enumerate. Yet as the third part of a tryptich, this is a stunning visual and narrative achievement. The visual effects -- the "visual achievement" part -- have obviously profited from the technological developments of the years following the first film. There is eye candy galore here and for silly folks like me who love watching things blow up in spectacular and impossible ways, there simply is not enough icy coke and popcorn in the world to ever get tired of watching this multi-layered spectacle. But the story-telling -- the "narrative achievement" -- is the real jaw dropper. Now, granted, this will not qualify as your over the top, academically significant, shrieking franco-european existential angst driven piece of "important" film making. But there is some very real story telling going on here that (a) takes it for granted that the audience is not stupid (which was a real problem for some movie critics when this was first released into theatres) (b) and as a result, unapologetically spins out multiply interlaced lines of story that collide, interfere, reflect and refract with one another. So confident are the story-tellers that they stampede over our expectations at the end, and do so with such meticulous and merciless care that it works in a way that could not have worked otherwise. Oh, and as with the first movie in particular, do be sure to stick it out until the end of the credits for the "Easter Egg".

(George Sarant, 2009-11-08) This is a dreadful film, even worse than the second installment, which was a big letdown after the first sparkling version. It is overly long, boring, slow moving despite the action, and a messy plot there is no point in trying to summarize. Given the Disney pedigree I can imagine kids squirming incessantly to this turkey. Here they've taken every sort of sea legend from the Flying Dutchman (without a Dutchman) to Davy Jones in a multicultural stew that doesn't see much of the Caribbean, but from Singapore to the Arctic in a convoluted mess. You have the frequent slaughter of British sailors and soldiers and the girl gets elected "king" of the pirates in a thoroughly ridiculous role. There's too little of Johnny Depp to save this picture. Gone is the wit and humor of the first movie. Worse, the spookiness and magic is totally absent as the Davy Jones crew becomes routinized into surface creatures engaged in ordinary battle. It says something that the best performer in the movie is a monkey. I hope this is mercifully the end to what began with a very charming film.

(G. Warren, 2009-11-08) This movie was awful. I loved the first two movies, even though number two had it's faults, it was ultimately enjoyable. This movie, on the other hand was just bad. Stupid plot devices, plot holes galore, bad dialogue, WAYYYY too much cgi, and a sucky ending for all the characters. I saw it once in the theaters and haven't had the stomach to endure it again, even though It's been on cable several times.

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(Susan, 2009-11-04) This movie was an alright movie. I think it was a little too long, they could have shortened it & it would have been much better.

(R. A. Martinek, 2009-09-12) The classic swashbuckler. While Flynn is his usual buckle-swashing self, the performance by the actress (sorry, I've forgotten her name) who plays Queen Elizabeth I is a CLASSIC, very nearly stealing the show. Good, old fashioned fun.

(Norman Paperman, 2009-09-11) Not quite as solid as Captain Blood but still classic Errol Flynn in top form.

(Robert N. Jackson, 2009-08-04) I have been a huge Errol Flynn fan since I saw my very first swashbuckling movie. This version of Sea Hawk was very nicely re-done. It appears to be complete and the picture quality and sound came out very nicely.

(James Simpson, 2009-06-09) The Sea Hawk(1940) is simply put, the way to make a Hollywood adventure film. Set during the time of Queen Elizabeth the First and the forming of the Spanish armada, the story focuses on a Captain Geoffery Thorpe(Erroyl Flynn) who leads a group of sailors to do battle against Spain who has sights on the destruction of England. Flynn is in top form and at his charismatic height, backed by his usual team of eccentrics and adventurers(including of course, Alan Hale). He romances the beautiful Brenda Marshall, standing in for Olivia DeHaviland, but being charming and pretty nonetheless. Claude Rains portrays a dubious Spanish ambassador and performs with great zeal and Henry Daniel is a great villian, even being able to duel with Flynn in one of the best directed sword fights ever filmed. Flor Robson is a very likeable Queen, with a crush on Flynn and there scenes together are some of the film's highlights. Director Michael Curtiz makes the epic move at a lightning pace and handles the action effortlessly. His direction being greatly enhanced by the legendary score by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who adds a certain adventurous flair that will be mucgh imitated in future films. This print is a lovely remaster and even sports the original Sepia tone tint for the Spanish scene which adds immeasurably to the action and the feel of heat and desperation. The DVD is blessed with a load of bonus features including Theatrical Trailer and even a Documentary on the making of this classic. Highly reccomended Adventure film for all ages and a great piece of Cinema for Adventure seekers everywhere.

(Bobby Underwood, 2009-04-28) "You Spanish have a gift for hospitality, when your guests are in chains." -- Errol Flynn The Sea Hawk is an exciting and romantic adventure set during the time of Queen Elizabeth of England, as Spain tried to plant its flag everywhere on the map. It is grand entertainment, handsomely photographed by Sol Polito and with a rousing score from Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Directed with panache by director Michael Curtiz, a dashing Errol Flynn displaying derring-do and lovely Brenda Marshall offering romance, it is one of the finest swashbucklers ever filmed. Flynn and Tyrone Power took turns in this heroic genre, each having some shining moments. No one ever really replaced Douglas Fairbanks at this sort of thing, but no one ever tried harder than Errol Flynn. Not as good an actor as Power or Fairbanks, he had an athleticism and charm which made him perfect for this genre, however. He had been kicking around the studio going nowhere when Carole Lombard took a liking to him, inviting him to one of her famous parties at an amusement park, where he charmed the pants off every woman there and caused studio bosses to suddenly take notice of him; realizing he might have something after all. The rest is history, as they say. Flynn would never win any awards, but audiences ate him up, making him a huge star at WB, where he made some of the most entertaining swashbucklers of the era. The Sea Hawk is a sparkling example. Everything is perfect in this film, from the lush black and white and sepia photography to a stellar cast, including Flora Robson as a terrific Queen, smart and with just a bit of a crush on pirate Geoffrey Thorpe (Flynn) who wants nothing more than to help his Queen, and keep England safe from Spanish greed. Of course, if he and his band of pirates profit more than just a little by slowing their progress, just as well. His ship is the Albatross, and the Sea Hawks are all that stand between England and Spain's King Philip, who is secretly preparing an armada to conquer England. Though the Sea Hawks are not officially backed by the Queen, her soft spot for Thorpe's good intentions and his loyalty to her leads to court intrigue as Elizabeth must deal with a crafty and very disloyal Lord Wolfingham (Henry Daniell), who is in league with Spanish Ambassador de Cordoba (Claude Rains). Complicating matters is Cordoba's beautiful daughter, part English Dona Maria (Brenda Marshall), who warms to the pirate and falls in love. A secret mission given an unofficial nod from his Queen proves to be a trap, and before Thorpe and his crew can save England from Spain's treachery he will improvise a daring escape from the galley of a Spanish ship, romance Dona, and cross swords with Wolfingham. An exciting finish laced with romance makes everyone happy. Marshall is quite lovely and makes a fine heroine despite what some say, and Robson is fantastic as Queen Elizabeth, giving her life and humor. Flynn is a grand hero, and this film is perfect for what he had to offer as a star. The sepia-tone portion of the film harkens back to silent films as does the presence of Donald Crisp as the Queen's loyal advisor. Rarely has something set in 1585 been this exciting! A lush romantic glow of ships sailing away by moonlight while a teary Brenda Marshall watches longingly blend perfectly with an exciting screenplay by Howard Koch and Seton Miller and the heroic deeds of charmer Flynn in one of his finest moments. A must see for fans of this genre.

(Charles Sloden, 2009-10-18) But on the other hand, it's a good movie, especially if you enjoy historical epics and tales of Saxons and Normans, jousting, King Richard, Robin Hood, etc. Not exactly historically accurate, but entertaining and diverting. Taylor's "acting" is mediocre but I hear she gets much better in her next pictures.

(E. McElroy, 2009-09-17) This is perhaps the worst DVD quality I have yet seen from a major studio: colors are washed out, resolution is mediocre, for the first 20% of the film there are vertical scratches in the print, and the music in the opening credits shows severe high frequency loss. The defects were so many that I didn't bother pursuing the audio in greater detail although speech was at least reasonably intelligible. Overall, the quality is about on a par with a VHS tape and vastly inferior to that of the laserdisc issued in 1993. In a quick check of reviews here I found only one person who commented on the poor quality of this DVD and, surprisingly, I found a review that praised its quality. That was from a "Top 100" reviewer which confirms my suspicion of reviews from people who write large numbers of them. Combined with the serious scratches in the print of the Olivier/Garson version of Pride and Prejudice which I recently saw, I've become a bit leery of purchasing a Warner DVD without renting it first to examine the quality. Potential purchasers of this title might want to do the same to see if they can tolerate the many defects in this release.

(Classic Film Lover, 2009-05-13) Many classic films on VHS tape are being lost due to deterioration of the tapes, even if they are considered to be "new" tapes. I had to return a tape to a seller because of this issue. After viewing the returned tape, the seller refunded my purchase price, but that did not assuage our disappointment at not being able to retain the film.

(Annie Van Auken, 2009-02-09) If you fancy stories set in the Medieval era, or if you love lavish Technicolor spectacles-- if you're a romance fan, action buff, afficionado of gorgeous actresses... have I got the perfect movie FOR YOU! IVANHOE (1952) absolutely has it all. Besides the amazing color photography, this picture includes a formal jousting contest, Robin Hood and hundreds of men beseiging a castle with clusters of flying arrows, and a to-the-death horseback fight where one knight wields a mace and chain and the other a battleax. If that's not enough, there's intrigue, marvelous period costumes, a King's ransom in gold and jewels, a feast or two and Liz Taylor-- who has NEVER looked so beautiful! CAST: Robert Taylor - Ivanhoe Elizabeth Taylor - Rebecca Joan Fontaine - Rowena George Sanders - De Bois-Guilbert Emlyn Williams - Wamba Robert Douglas - Sir Hugh De Bracy Finlay Currie - Cedric Felix Aylmer - Isaac Norman Wooland - King Richard Harold Warrender - Locksley (Robin Hood) Sebastian Cabot - Clerk of Copmanhurst The Robert Taylor version of IVANHOE is available on both VHS and DVD. As of 2/09, the 1982 Anthony Andrews/James Mason TV movie is only on premium-priced VHS tapes.

(R. J. Marsella, 2009-01-15) Ivanhoe is one of those old fashioned Hollywood productions that can be enjoyed both for what it was , a great swashbuckler , as well as a nostalgic look back at a type of film that would never be made today. The cast is first rate and the while the film predates some of the tech advances that were used in the huge blockbuster epics to come in the next decade (Ben Hur, El Cid and Cleopatra as examples) it is still beautifully filmed. No film from this period will be completely free from being somewhat corny by today's standards and Ivanhoe has some element of that. The battle scenes are entertaining but blood free and a bit short on realism. The screenplay is generally well done but with lot's of archaic lines ("Make Ready The Boulders"). The film based on Sir Walter Scott's novel takes a few liberties with the original story. Robert Taylor, Elizabeth Taylor and the supporting cast appear to be really enjoying themselves. All in all I really enjoyed this and it reminded me of the type of film my friends and I would go see at a Saturday matinee when we were kids.

(Paul Stuart Taylor, 2009-11-11) The plot was eh. The jokes were too. but i just wanted to see the kid die a horrible death. idk y, i just couldn't stand him and the rest of the cast was so two-dimensional it made me sick.

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(TSabonis, 2009-11-02) I understand who this film was created for. It was created for 14-22 year old men who like watching explosions, special effects, and hot women. On those three counts, this film was a rousing success. I, on the other-hand, enjoy outdated concepts like writing, dialogue, acting and a funny thing called "plot". The movie is just so badly put together from a thinking mans point of view. Don't get me wrong, the film is a beautiful spectacle. The effects used to create the robots are astonishing. The way Bay refused to hide the effects in darkness was a bold move, and it worked. However, The Dark Knight proved that you can make a smart, thinking mans film, based on a concept generally aimed at children. And on top of all that plot, acting and dialogue, there were also massive special effects. Outside of the visuals, Transformers failed to be even an adequate film on nearly every level. Here is the most maddening part of the film: * The military has a cube that the decepticons want. The cube is in a heavily guarded military installation. What is the most logical thing to do with it? Why drive it into the middle of a populated city of course! If you choose to watch this film, please do yourself a favor and watch it in BluRay with full digital surround sound, and shut off your brain. Just eat popcorn drink soda and "feel" the film for what it is. A vehicle for Michael Bay to show you all his neat toys. T

(Sue J. Yim, 2009-10-27) Received very fast. I think I got mine in the mail 1 or 2 days after it came out. And you definitely could not beat the price. Everywhere else seemed to be $27.99 or there abouts. I got mine for $20.00 from Amazon.com. Thanks guys. And thanks for the Free Shipping.

(Thomas Martin, 2009-10-26) By the time a movie is transferred to Blu-Ray, the fans already know the film by heart either from the theatre or the many earlier incarnations of the film... what I care about is the quality of Blu-Ray transfer before I plop down my hard-earned dollars. A great example of super Blu-Ray reviews are those Amazon customer reviews for PREDATOR - those reviews told me a lot about the transfer and the extras, and warned me that I probably didn't want to invest in the current Blu-Ray release.

(T. Lawrence, 2009-11-10) I was waiting for something like this come out. Hoped it would and BAM!!! Thur It Is!!! I agree with both dudes above 100% Dedicate the whole day to this one.

(Dusty Bottoms, 2009-11-08) Finally, Zac Synder's vision as it was meant to be. I can't believe they milked the DVD release for literally ever last penny they could. Nevertheless, I am incredibly pleased to own 'Watchmen: the Ultimate Cut'. Although, the film has been out on DVD for several months and everyone who's going to watch it, probably already has, I feel like 'the Ultimate Cut' is new to the public. The integration of 'the Black Freighter' completes Zac Synder's phenomenal and faithful cinematic adaptation of the 'Watchmen', and the extra material is massive and comprehensive, which is only fair to the fans, who feel milked and cheated, or who just love the 'Watchmen'. With 'the Black Freighter' interwoven into segments throughout the film, it extends the movie to over three and a half hours long and fills in the missing pieces from the graphic novel along with a few other small live-action scenes, that weren't in the 'Director's Cut', making it all the more magnificently epic, fresh and unique. 'The Black Freighter' is a grim tale that parallels the lives of different Watchmen, particularly Rorschach's, and their compulsion to fight evil everywhere they think they find it, blinded to the consequences of their actions. Tremendously realistic and beautiful animation and the voice of Gerald Butler, bring this intriguing and fan-favorite aspect of the story to life, but it's the effective and pragmatic interweaving of it, that reflects on the Watchmen and stays true to the original source. The film itself is still uncompromising, uncommercial, and unprecedented. It's still the 'Watchmen' movie you always wanted, but never thought you'd get, but now, even more so. All the crime-noir, political satire, superhero mythology and science fiction is still there, so unless you forgot the most ambitious, most reverent, most obsessively faithful (to a point) cinematic adaptation of a graphic novel ever and all the stunning and innovative movie magic that went with it, then there won't be much else new for you to get your hopes up for. O, except maybe for the 4 additional discs with extra material, which includes: - Commentary from Zac Snyder and Dave Gibbons (actually this is on disc 1) - The Phenomenon: The Comic That Changed Comics - Real Super Heroes, Real Vigilantes - Mechanics: Technologies of a Fantastic World - Watchmen: Video Journals - Under the Hood - Story Within a Story: The Books of Watchmen - Digital Copy of the Theatrical Version. - Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics (325 minutes & in it's own case within the box) I think there's a music video or two as well, and the box it comes in, is pretty snazzy too. I love 'Watchmen: the Ultimate Cut'. I'm glad I bought it. If you're a fan of the 'Watchmen', and need the complete version of the film, then you'll love it and be glad you bought it too.

(Mikal C. Johnson, 2009-10-18) I knew there was a reason I was waiting to buy the movie (aside from the fact that my wife doesn't want me to). I loved the film (she hated it) and have wanted to see the animated portions done on DVD at the time the film was in theaters. Now, I can get both on one disc (and watch it only when she's not around). The fact that it's incorprated into the Director's Cut of the film is awesome. Can't wait for it to arrive!

(D. Reed, 2009-11-07) Live-action wise (the animated films having always retained a mature nature since 1992), this is the best take on Batman since Burton's two. Batman's origin's are explored and some of his training is delved into. Christian Bale makes for a good Batman, the voice that he uses for the character doesn't get on my nerves as most people would think but my main complaint are, like others, is the action sequences. There are too many fast cuts and the action is just barely indistinguishable. Michael Caine is the best Alfred, Michael Gough from the previous four hardly being in them until Batman & Robin, and that was only because he was dying. Caine's version is much more involved with Bruce and cares about him, a noted scene being when he's driving a poisoned Batman home. You can tell that he's deeply worried about him. Katie Holmes. How to describe her. Well she's more believable as a DA than Denise Richards was a physicist but she doesn't really convey any emotions (much like Lois Chiles and Barbara Bach from the Bond films). And her inexplicable interest in wanting to know Batman's name seems almost forced in my opinion. I know he saved her life, twice, but she's never really given any inclanation to really find out who he is. Liam Neeson and Cillian Murphy are perfect as Ra's al Ghul (Ra'Z al Ghul is not his name) and the Scarecrow respectively. My main problem with the villains, Scarecrow imparticular, is that they look nothing like their comic book counterparts. I know Nolan wants to keep a "realistic" look to the films but I wish he were a little more faithful to how they looked in the comics. The plot is very good, with plenty of twists and turns to keep a new viewer on their toes. Lastly, James Newton Howard and Hans Zimmer's score is quite good but their heroic theme is quite forgettable when compared to Danny Elfman's, but definitely a step up from that atrocious Elliot Goldenthal.

(Frank Sellers, 2009-11-07) First, there is no Japanese language track and only Japanese or Chinese subtitles, not both. (I'm not sure which subtitled language is listed because I don't read either language, but I suspect it's Chinese because some of the characters are much more complex than most Japanese characters.) Also, IF YOU OWN A SONY BLU-RAY PLAYER THIS DISC MAY NOT PLAY! I sold a perfectly fine Batman Begins BD to a guy with a Sony player who fantasized that the disc was filthy or heat damaged, neither of which were true. Only after he bought a 2nd BB BD and discovered that it, too, would not play in his Sony BD player did he realize the problem was his player, not because I was some sort of scheister, which I'm not. [...] After the guy returned the disc to me it played (and is playing now) perfectly fine in my PS3.

(Nicholas J. Colvard, 2009-10-29) The movie worked without flaw and looked great on my tv, no problems playing it. Thanks for the DVD.

(R. Randle, 2009-10-17) This movie renewed my interest in Batman. Christian Bale is probably the best batman yet. I highly this movie.

(J. Paul, 2009-10-06) Look for the 2009 release on page 2 or just look in my reviews. I was naming off some flaws of the movie another 1 is Scarecrow taking basically a backseat to Ra's Al Ghoul but yeah I like this movie not as much as the Tim Burton but Batman Begins is better than that sorry ä** piece of s*!t Batman & Robin. Chris Nolan your a d@** good director you did a good job.

(Pirate Penguin, 2009-11-05) I'll assume everyone has seen the movies. As a package deal you can't beat this bargain - cheaper than any two single movies and chaper combined than we paid for the three DVDs originally. If you have a Bluray player and enjoy the POTC movies, you can't go wrong - the picture and sound are as good or better than anything else you will find.

(Paul H. Rich, 2009-10-31) If you like the Pirates trilogy then your probably like most or all things pirate. If so then the Blu-Ray editions are great because they offer a tremendous amount of pirate history. If you just love the films then you will likely still want these discs because they have endless hours of "the making of" and it is pretty enjoyable. The feature films are, of course, stunning in high definition and for me it was definitely worth holding out for Blu-Ray since I am set up with the finest equipment just so I can enjoy these kinds of special-effects, high-adventure movies.

(Joshua Perez, 2009-10-30) the shipping was quick. the movie has an excellent picture and sound. this movie is a must buy.

(Jason W. Mazeski, 2009-10-11) This is a great deal. If you've seen any of these movies and loved it, you should buy the other two!!! Great deal here!

(bbsk8er, 2009-09-24) have the movies on DVD but saw the blu-ray versions playing in the store and had to have them. best blu-ray purchase i've made; picture quality is excellent

(Pumpkin Man, 2009-10-27) I have been waiting for a 4th Terminator film for six years, and I'm glad I finally got it! It had a great storyline, great actors, great special effects, and a great direction! In the year 2003, Marcus Wright is on death row and sign his body over to Skynet for medical research. 15 years later, John Connor is the leader of the Resistance against the machines. He finds out that he is on Skynet's hit list along with his father, Kyle Reese, who is a teenager. Marcus is back and meets Kyle and Star. They try to get to John Connor, but Kyle and Star are captured by a machine and taken prisoner. Marcus reaches John and his crew to tell him about Kyle. We soon find out that Marcus is a terminator who thinks he is human. Marcus helps John by going into the heart of Skynet's headquarters and disable its defenses so John can save Kyle Reese and the other prisoners. They must battle some tough Terminators in order to make it out alive. I highly recommend TERMINATOR SALVATION!!!

(N. Peake, 2009-10-27) Let me begin this by saying that I am a very big Terminator fan. I loved the three previous films, the third being the weakest in my opinion, and even loved the way that the television series was so true to the mythology of The Terminator. Though the Terminator Salvation did stay true to the mythology in terms of characters, location and historic story development.it simply fell short. Mc.G is an okay director....though the only thing I really half like of his is Charlies Angels full throttle. The cast is outstanding, and do put in a good performance...but the overall story of the film is wanting. Unlike the previous Terminator outings this film is not about fighting the future...instead this film is about a futuristic fight. The Terminator story line was simplified into a futuristic war movie. Don't get me wrong...it was kinda cool to see the war with the machines in live action...but they could have and should have done more to make this story not only follow the mythology but "feel" like a Terminator film, quite literally you could have called this film Transformers 1 1/2 and it would have been just as good. The need for the future to be unknown, changing, and chasing after the present is one of the coolest things about the Terminator movie franchise and is one of the things that is desperately missing from this film...and keeps it from fitting comfortably in the Terminator series. I literally felt robbed after this film, not only does the film not feel like a Terminator movie...but after its all said and done, as a viewer you realize that it was nothing more than a set up for a squeal. The failure for the Production Team to get the idea of the Terminator Mythos correct is devastating to this movie, and the shotty writing and reliance on spacial effects to carry the film is it's downfall. In short this movie is allot of popcorn fun...but a very bad Terminator Movie.

(J. Huffman, 2009-10-18) I saw this movie with my son, and it is nothing like the other movies but make a little bit of sense to me but I think it could have been a hell of alot better with fighting sequence and special effets. I understand why sam worthington is a terminator because of my states gov. not being able to film in it but yet they use the cg versiion of him, that was cool. on the other hand I think they should bring worthingtons caracter back for the next movie and give him more of a role as well as other cast members . and find someone other than christan bale.....

(maniac, 2009-10-18) T4 isn't as good as the 1st. I had a movie ticket to use, & Paramount wasn't showing Star Trek that night. It was OK. I rate it Z4, as in ZZZZ.

(C. J. Lahart, 2009-10-16) I dont care what naysayers or even critics who get paid to criticize the film, this IS a worthy sequel. Sure it aint the same without Arnold being there throughout the movie but ever since watching flashbacks of the future war in the previous installments, id say it was about time that someone made a film that shows what happens next after judgement day happend. If you watch closely, you would notice more than one homage to the first two films. From seeing the ruins of observation area where the first terminator arrived in T1, Marcus showing Reese how to handle a shotgun by tying a string to it which Reese did in T1 to help hide his gun in his trenchcoat, to a similar chase scene with a truck & the motor-terminators lookin like the first chace scene in T2, and even John Connor playin ( You Could Be Mine) by Gun's N Roses to lower a motor-terminator into a trap etc. Anton Yelchin really impressed me as a young Kyle Reese throughout the film just as Sam Worthington played a great cyborg who later finds out he's a pawn to eliminate mankind. Christian Bale pulled off John Connor well himself. As for Moon Bloodgood, Common, & Bryce Dallas Howard i would say it was unfair to discredit them when they didnt get that much screen time. But anyways, if you're a true terminator fan you will enjoy this film. Especially the climax that leaves you wondering what awaits John connor in further battles. Keep in mind that the film takes place in the early years of the war and if you still dont like it, stick to the Terminator: TSCC tv series instead if thats more your taste.

(FRED C. DOBBS, 2009-08-08) This is a GREAT movie and one of my all-time favorites. Just when you thought Bogey was packing it in he provides us with one last great performance. He plays Commander Philip Francis Queeg, the Captain of a US naval ship during WW2. The veteran Queeg appears to be an eccentric, aloof and pompous old tyke. He is surrounded by a basically much younger bunch of subservient officers who probably wish they had one half of his experience and bark. The group is led by the second-in-command Lieutenant Steve Maryk played by the always charismatic vet actor Van Johnson. Fred MacMurray, a vastly underrated performer [remember his all-time UNFORGETTABLE kick-butt performance in DOUBLE IMDEMNITY, 1944] plays Lieutenant Tom Keefer, a self-serving, judgmental, know-it-all sycophant. Eyebrows are continually raised onboard with Queeg's increasingly odd behavior. The "strawberries" caper is a beaut. The level-headed and practical Maryk seems to brush things off as normal aging and long-time-out-in-the-sea quirks while the perturbingly intrusive Keefer defines Queeg as a paranoid loon. Things come to a head during a nocturnal typhoon that threatens to upend the ship. Queeg, called to the bridge as the ship is being rocked, makes the wrong calls, is questioned and ultimately breaks down. As Queeg freezes with lives at stake Maryk, citing Naval regulations, relieves Queeg of duty and takes over command of the ship. This is a stirring scene. Maryk is able to save the ship but he, along with all his officers, are accused of mutiny and court-martialled. Things look bleak as there are no lawyers willing to take the case. Jose Ferrer plays the military lawyer willing to give it a shot. Ferrer is perfect for this role. Courtroom interrogation, banter and repartee is lots of fun but most evocative is Ferrer's final verbal assault and denudation of Queeg's psyche. The sight of a tired, lonely, neglected and war-beaten Queeg, sitting and twirling his fetish-like metal spheres in his hand to a disturbing clicking sound is memorable and worth the price of your ticket. But it ain't over yet as the masterful Ferrer uses the post-acquittal party to unload on the saved officers---some prima donnas, some passive-aggressive, some not having a clue as to what part of the system failed. Ferrer's drunken exposition and rebuke of MacMurray's character and his final challenge is a CLASSIC and can't be missed. Ferrer is AWESOME. Indeed, Queeg was part of a system [military] where teamwork is essential for success as well as survival. Unfortunately, often leaders are envied, despised and even ostracized by their men and neglected and objectified by a system that frowns upon, and may not be willing to recognize, mental dissolution. Queeg had no one who would listen for the purpose of helping him, but there were many who would listen to excise him. Bogart's performance was terrific---poignant, detached, marvelously underplayed for the stars around him---further cementing his status as an icon of American cinema.

(Dr. Z!, 2009-07-14) This is a first-class and well-acted movie. The plot is gripping and kind of different from the usual Bogart films. I'm also a big fan of multi-talented Jose Ferrer, and as usual he delivers with a superb acting job. The picture quality and sound is very good and the 1.85:1 aspect ratio makes it even better. Bottom line, with all these great actors and Edward Dmytryk as the director, how can anything go wrong?! Buy this one.

(Dorothy M. Tyree, 2009-05-09) I bought this movie for a paper I had to write for a psychology class. The movie isn't something I would have watched for personal enjoyment however, the DVD was new and in perfect condition. I received the DVD in 1 day!

(Ron Braithwaite, 2009-03-19) I rate 'The Caine Mutiny' as the second best of all of the Bogart movies. I rate 'Treasure of Sierra Madre' slightly higher but, in both movies, Bogart's character undergoes a toxic personality breakdown. He does a magnificent job in both movies. In 'The Caine Mutiny' the flawed Queeg disintegrates under the pressure of battle and gains the perjorative of 'Old Yellow Stains'. Officers, under the influence of the MacMurray character, mutiny, taking over the unhappy ship. There is a trial in the course of which Queeg totally decompensates under interrogation. The mutineers...who might have been hanged...are acquitted. The defense attorney shows up at the acquittal party. He shows up drunk and angry. He identifies the slimy and cowardly MacMurray character [who, by crawfishing at all the right times, has avoided indictment] as the real author of the 'Caine Mutiny' and throws a drink in his face. A surprise ending for a great movie. Ron Braithwaite author of novels--'Skull Rack' and 'Hummingbird God'--on the Spanish Conquest of Mexico.

(Roberto Frangie, 2009-02-08) Queeg (Humphrey Bogart) was simply a man who had seen too much of war... With the excitable tendency of rolling a pair of steel balls in his hand, he censures the error of incorrectness on everything but himself falling as an easy victim to the intrigues of self-serving officers who felt that their panicked captain is mentally not suitable to command the ship... A subplot, seeming to lack common sense, between two young lovers (Robert Francis and May Wynn) only served to lessen the concentration and distract our attention from the real story... Also, at the court-martial, a long trial sequence, was clearly anticlimactic, though it included the film's most tense and unforgettable scene, that of Queeg disintegrating as he pronounced his statement... But we had noticed it all before, after all, aboard the Navy destroyer, the U.S.S. Caine... We had seen Queeg as a strict disciplinarian and a compulsive, unstable commander, earning, in his limited imagination, the total disregard of both officers and crew... So we knew what would occur when he got on the witness stand... "The Caine Mutiny" is a splendid character study, a tale of bravery and cowardice at odds with one another... The film received seven Academy Award nominations included one to Humphrey Bogart who delivered a terrific performance...

(lorokidul, 2009-11-02) "Billy Budd", from Herman Melville's story, is directed by Peter Ustinov, and set at sea in 1797. Ustinov plays Captain Vere of the war-time British navy vessel on which the story unfolds. The angelic, pure hearted young Billy Budd (Terence Stamp in his first film role), is a psychological threat to the cruel Claggart(Robert Ryan), whom life has turned into a man who must destroy any sign of goodness. He no longer believes in it. He is filled with darkness and hatred. A situation develops which becomes a battle of Good versus Evil and a demonstration of a conflict between Justice and Law. Ustinov, as the Captain must enforce the rules of the Navy - being ruled by his head, rather than his heart. His duty torments him to breaking point. This classic tale is an unforgettable experience, in gorgeous black and white Cinemascope. Black and white very well suits this film about polar opposites. You also get commentary by Terence Stamp, and Steven Soderbergh.

(Jane W. Sullivan, 2009-03-29) Although in black and white, it follows story closely and clearly decpicts issues raised by Melville.

(Craig Connell, 2009-01-30) First, it's nice to finally see this out on DVD with an excellent widescreen transfer. The great cinematography alone made this cry out for a good DVD transfer, which was released by Warner Brothers in March of 2007. As for the story, a nice, innocent kid getting brutalized by an incredibly-sadistic 1700s ship officer is not always easy to watch, but this is one of the better under-publicized films of its day. It sill holds up, some 40-plus years later. It was an apt choice to cast Robert Ryan as the sadistic "Claggart." Ryan played mostly villains in his career and is extremely effective in that role here as an intelligent-but-sick-and-vicious bully. In fact, his character in Billy Budd remains one of the most memorable villains I've seen in a half century of movie watching. It isn't just his deeds. The looks on his face alone as he delivers his lines make him fascinating. Peter Ustinov gives a great performance as the captain of the ship and a man who has to make a big, big decision about Mr. Budd, played by a young and boyish-looking Terrence Stamp. The character "Billy Budd" is about as pure and innocent as some of the characters Jennifer Jones played in the 1940s, such as Cluny Brown, Bernadette Soubirous or Jennie Appleton. Also of interest is Melvyn Douglas as the aging seaman. This is simply a powerful and very involving film, one that is hard to forget.

(S. Solat, 2008-10-12) This is a powerful, moving story on human purity of soul and courage vs alienation, hatred and the heartless, unbending character of military (also applicable to military-like) bureaucracies. This is an old story and movie, with great relevance for today's world.

(Brian Barkley, 2008-10-06) This is Terence Stamp's best performance, and one of his earliest. This is one of those rare movies that stands the test of time. It is well written, directed, acted, etc. Billy Budd, along with Mutiny On The Bounty, are the two most authentic movies ever produced that takes place primarily on a ship. If you have not seen this movie, you will be amazed at the quality of this production.

(pchambers, 2009-09-21) My 91-year old father wanted to see this movie (and he is so hard to buy for) and this was exactly what he wanted to see again!

(LV, 2009-09-14) This film produces an unusual effect which seems difficult to describe without giving it away, but I'll try. It is as if you are lying down with your eyes closed, listening to an old man tell a story. As the words of this gentle and noble soul carries you along with his feelings, your mind is filled with rich imagines, and you dare not move or speak in fear of breaking the spell. I think it's like a bedtime story, but for all ages. This film produces it's own unique effect that the experiencer takes with him. You will always remember the salty flavor of it. Tracy has perhaps never been so well placed, he contributes mightily to the effect.

(Debbie Sadler, 2009-06-16) I received this product very quick and it was it good shape. I'm giving it to my husband for Father's Day. Thanks for the prompt service!

(Pirate54, 2009-04-12) Hemingway's novel is considered a must read for any journalism student. And I consider the movie a must view for any film student. A classic novel and a classic actor. I think Hemingway and Tracy must have been cast from the same mold. If your interest is in action, danger, excitement and the like; then pass on this movie. If you love a good narrative, then this is just what you need.

(Maria Laperchia, 2008-12-16) This was received as promised, it came quickly and brand new. I would definetly buy from the seller again.

(A. D. Spalding, 2009-10-02) I grew up watching this movie and it has always been one of my favorites. Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken is based on a true story of a girl who wanted to make more of her life. She wants to make it big in Atlantic City and finds that jumping horses off a tower into a pool might just be the ticket to get her there. But she isn't just going to be given this, she is going to have to work for it. Some of my favorite parts of this movie are the romance and comedy. This movie has it all and you will be wanting more when it's over.

(Craig Connell, 2009-06-28) My VHS copy is so good of this I never got around to buying the DVD, but I will because it's worth it. That's because this a nice, old-fashioned film and Gabrielle Anwar as "Sonora Webster" was a pleasure to watch. I'm sorry she never developed into a major star, although she's stayed busy in her acting career. This is a based-on-a true story and if a woman really performed diving horse acts while blind, well, that IS incredible. It makes this film certainly an inspiring story. I enjoyed looking at the recreation of the Atlantic City Boardwalk during its heyday. Overall, the colors could have been better in this film, however. There was too much brown, but it's not a major problem. The story is the man thing here and in that aspect, it's a winner.

(S. Fuchs, 2009-06-25) I love this movie! I first watched it when I was around middle-school age, and now as a teacher, I bought it to share with my class of 5th graders. It takes place during the Great Depression, a topic we have been more interested in lately given the down economy, and I thought it would be a good depiction of how tough times really were back then. The love story is also so sweet!

(hannahkir, 2009-04-08) this is a great movie, and I received it from the seller quickly. A must see.

(D. Peterson, 2009-03-02) My family loved this movie. Couldn't find the dvd in any stores. I should have started with Amazon.com. I'll know better next time!

(Peter J. Veneto Jr., 2009-10-26) I took my father to see this movie in theaters back when it was released in the 70's. He was a Marine who served in the Pacific and told ne how important this battle was. I needed to have it in my collection.

(Just Anonymous, 2009-10-16) This movie must be played on Memorial Day if you have any family members that served in the US military. It's one of the last of the great WWII movies but it's more than that. This movie has great actors, great acting, is fairly curret, tells a national story, and gives us a glimpse at WWII, and it has Charlton Heston who plays a Navy Captain (Colonel) involved in the Midway defense. If you don't know, Midway was the defining battle of WWII. Until that point, the Japanese Navy had been advancing steadily (although the battle of Coral Sea slowed them down) but after Miday (where Japan lost), the Japanese Navy began a decline that led to the end of the war. The movie is surprisingly current and is pretty easy to follow. Its not as dated as some of the movies of that time (to me, some of them are unwatchable). This is a good movie, tells the story of this giant battle where so many Americans and Japanese perished near island of Midway. The movie is interesting in that it shows the movie from the perspective of both sides and it touches on some of the Japanese concentration camps in the US. It's a movie that tells us quite a bit if we pay attention. The acting was first rate and although not perfectly correct from a historical standpoint, it comes pretty close. It's a definite, must own for any collection.

(Butters, 2009-09-27) My husband (me, too!) LOVES the old war movies with the acting greats. I was worried about purchasing a DVD issue of a film made so long ago because of the technology available at the time(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005N5S3/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title). The quality is fantastic. The audio is easily manipulated through our home theater settings. I hope all my future purchases of these types of movies are as pleasing! This same comment goes for my other DVD purchase as well :)

(John Edward Daly Fisher, 2009-09-20) When the movie was made, which I believe was somewhere in the sixties, it was real fun to watch, especially for us war buffs. I had not seen it since and enjoyed it tremendously. I have no doubts that I will see it again many times. It is considerably better than the DVD "The Battle of Midway"

(S. barnette, 2009-09-16) I saw the version which included the Coral Sea campaign. Hollywood loves to short change us.

(dingoboy, 2009-10-12) this is the second part to man from snowy river... it is beautiful as well... this has one of the best horse riding scenes of all time... real talent!

(Banjorebel, 2009-08-20) It is a good continuation of the first movie. Jessica's father is played by a different person.

(Railroad man, 2009-08-19) I don't have much to say about this film except it is great so get out the popcorn prop up your feet and enjoy it. The Trainman

(BOBFRAPPLES, 2009-07-20) This movie has incredible music, riding, and adventure! The horse stunts aren't nearly as good as the first Snowy River, but the cinematography is better!

(Sugar Plum, 2009-05-21) Got it at an excellent price. Received it in a timely manner and in good condition.

(Petricia A. Parham-Sharp, 2009-10-24) I remember when this movie came out. I went to watch it three times and that is really saying something coming from me. Well when I found this, I was like "Yea!!!!!!!!" Bought it and watched and LOVED all the new scenes that were originally deleted. It is the best Robin Hood even if several actors do not have English accents ;)

(Natalie Dressed, 2009-10-07) Were Alan Rickman, Morgan Freeman and Sean Connery not in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, I would have passed on both the original and extended DVDs. Despite the fine production design, great location cinematography and some now-classic lines, the film is at best a fun but forgettable two-star effort. An uneven screenplay with jerrymandered plot devices (was 13th century England really that PC?), inconsistent direction, careless editing, and an American actor who plays Robin Hood like a Huntington Beach surfer visiting a medieval theme park, are the reasons I downgraded this version of the outlaw legend. IMO Errol Flynn's 1938 vigorous swashbuckler is superior to Kevin Costner's 1991 reluctant-hero epic in every way. With one notable exception. The third star is for Alan Rickman (better known nowadays as Hogwarts teacher Professor Snape). I understand the English actor was given carte-blanche to do what he wanted with his villain's role. Thank God, for he saved this picture by stealing it outright. His performance as the demented, manic and lecherous Sheriff of Nottingham is a comedic tour de force. Rickman schemes, roars, slithers and hisses -- and delivers some of the best lines in the script like a vulture picking over entrails to devour. To wit: Sheriff of Nottingham: Wait a minute. Robin Hood steals money from my pocket, forcing me to hurt the public, and they love him for it? [Scribe nods] Sheriff of Nottingham: That's it then. Cancel the kitchen scraps for lepers and orphans, no more merciful beheadings. And call off Christmas. Sheriff of Nottingham: [to a wench] You. My room. 10:30 tonight. Sheriff of Nottingham: [to another wench] You. 10:45... And bring a friend. I can guess why many of Rickman's scenes were cut from the theatrical release. It wasn't just for time or relevance; when he's on screen you don't see anyone else. He's that good. Other actors deserve praise for breathing life into their stock characters. Morgan Freeman as Robin's loyal Islamic friend Azeem, the fierce yet dignified "painted man", is wonderful to watch and listen to -- but when isn't he? IMO Freeman is incapable of giving a bad performance. The same is true of several veteran British actors in the cast: Brian Blessed (Lord Locksley), Nick Brimble (Little John), Michael McShane (Friar Tuck) and Geraldine McEwan (the twisted Mortianna). I also bend my knee to the always majestic Sean Connery for an uncredited cameo. I like Mary Elizabeth Mastroantonio's acting, but IMO her Lady Marian was undermined by the director's lack of focus. She is introduced as a knife-wielding Norman maid in men's clothing who is running her family's estate, but in the climactic fight scene she's running around and screaming like a helpless twit. Wha'? I also feel that Christian Slater was miscast as Will Scarlett. He comes off as a charmless whiner whose act you never quite buy. And while Slater vaguely resembles Costner, the two actors lack the requisite chemistry to be familial colleagues. The bottom line: Pass on this one unless you're a hardcore Kevin Costner fan. (I like KC but not in this film.) Choose Errol Flynn's The Adventures of Robin Hood instead as the gem of this genre. But consider RHPOF for Alan Rickman's over-the-top performance as the evil sheriff. He will not disappoint.

(William W. Miller, 2009-09-26) I enjoyed this movie when it was current and thought I would memorialize with purchase of Bluray. Picture is superb, story engaging, extra minutes adding to the story, but the sound, specifically dialogue, is too low. Had to continually turn up volume, often to near max level to hear/understand what was being said. Not had this issue with any other normal dvd or Bluray. Disappointed.

(M. Schuster, 2009-09-23) GREAT copy of a GREAT movie. There aren't many movies that I think are worth watching over and over again, but this one is, and the copy I received through Amazon is excellent and should last forever. Thanks, Amazon, for your wonderful products!

(Crystal Starr Light, 2009-09-15) I have heard this movie bantered around so much that I finally broke down and decided to watch it. Robin Hood (Kevin Costner) returns to England from the Crusades with Azeem (Morgan Freeman), a Moor whom he saved in his escape from prison. Upon their arrival, they learn that the Sherriff of Nottingham (Alan Rickman) has killed Robin's father and keeper of the lands (Brian Blessed) in the absence of King Richard (Sean Connery!). Now, Robin wishes vengeance for his father's death, to rid the lands of the horrid Sherriff, and to woo the lovely Maid Marian (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio). I know very little about the Robin Hood legend or myth (other than multiple childhood viewings of the Disney version of Robin Hood, which I am sure is less than accurate), so I can't really say much on the accuracy of the movie from a historical standpoint. What I can say is how terrible it was from a viewer's standpoint. But, first the good. Then the bad. The two highlights of this film were hands-down Morgan Freeman as the Moor, Azeem, and Alan Rickman as the Sherriff of Nottingham. Both lit up the screen whenever they appeared and were a pure joy to watch. Morgan Freeman, I felt, really captured his character (though, as others have said, the likelihood that a Moor would be so "welcomed" in England in this era is rather suspect). I love his independence, yet devotion to Robin Hood. In some ways, I feel he was a better sidekick than Little John (which is kinda sad, as I thought Little John was Robin Hood's sidekick, but alas, Hollywood changes history as it sees fit). Too bad he wasn't in Moor of it (har har). Alan Rickman seemed to be having marvelous fun and was positively delicious in this film. He, hands down, gets the best lines from the riotous "I'll cut your heart out with a spoon" to his wonderful pickup lines "You. My room. 10:30 tonight. You. 10:45... And bring a friend". Somehow, he is able to balance being wicked and laugh out loud funny and most definitely makes the other characters look like they are taking themselves WAY too seriously. However, for the rest of the movie, I can't be so kind. Kevin Costner as Robin Hood was cringe-worthy. He was overdramatic, had no English accent (yeah, yeah, so there was a fight with the director, I get it), and was all around a pain to watch (and yes, I found him rather unattractive, which doesn't usually matter, but when all you're doing is staring at him and listening to him overact, it would be nice to have something nice to look at). I found myself talking with my sister, my viewer in crime, during his scenes (aka most of the movie). Speaking of Marian, Maid Marian was terribly done (Probably not all Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio's fault, though I wasn't much fond of the actor). As per Hollywood standards, we HAVE to have her introduced as a kick butt girl (in disguise as a man no less!), but then, in the end, she must be rescued from attempted rape by Robin?? Where is the ninja from the first part? Why must the action girl always disappear so her "True Love" must rescue her? Get a grip girlfriend! And that was just the two man characters! We haven't gotten to the plot yet! I felt the story started way too early. We have to watch Robin escape jail in the Holy Lands (agonizing), roll around in the sand on England (ridiculous), and parade across the land, saving the requisite child who gets chased into the tree by the Bad GuysTM (I am beginning to think I could write a script!). But there is hope! A shred of excitement begins, watching Robin take charge of the Merry Men (a little odd that he just usurps power from Little John, and I would LOVE to find out how they can melt iron and steel in the open air without blowers), his men ambushing caravans, and in general robbing from the rich to save the poor. Great, perhaps this will make the movie worth it! But then it is destroyed miserably when two "Merry Men" (actually the two stupidest of the bunch) attempt to ambush Marian and her requisite unattractive maid. Of COURSE the two are escorted to the camp, of COURSE, they are blindfolded (so they can leave), and of COURSE, they get to see Robin Hood (Costner's body double) in the buff. And why, must I ask, does he have a nude scene? It makes absolutely zero sense and reduces what relationship he and Marian have to pure lust. Gross. As if that wasn't disgusting enough, Robin has to give Marian a tour (yawn), coo over her (wince), snuggle next to a campfire (groan), and leap to the aid of Little John's wife as she delivers a baby via Caesarean, thanks to the sudden midwife, Azeem. What the heck is a childbirth scene doing in an action/adventure movie like Robin Hood? Are we trying to draw the ER crowds or something? Not to mention, Caesarean? In this age (okay, so maybe I have a better feel for historical accuracy than I thought), I can't believe it would be doable and that the woman would survive! At this point, I was completely outraged and screaming at the TV. So besides two great, under-used actors (oh, the Friar was a kick, but unfortunately, he was underused too as was the maaaaaaaaaahvelous Sean Connery), the movie is drivel. It reeks so bad of Hollywoodization, if you watch, you may want to bring a clothespin. Easily over-powered women, predictable plot, horrid romance, and overdone acting. I would suggest watching Freeman's and Rickman's performances only and skipping through the rest. 2 stars I feel is being more than generous. Brought to you by: *C.S. Light*

(One-Line Film Reviews, 2009-10-27) The Bottom Line: This version of Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans looks great (it was directed by Michael Mann after all) but the central romance never really clicks and, despite being a great actor, Day-Lewis can't breathe much life into lead character Hawkeye at all; say what you will about middlebrow epics like Braveheart and Gladiator, but they at least succeed in getting the audience invested in the leads, something this movie is unable to do. 2.5/4

(P. Miller, 2009-10-22) This movie remains a great movie to pull out and watch from time to time as did I last evening and it is a shame that the DVD dishonors the real movie.Consequently, I still consider the theatrical version of the movie 5 star entertainment and I would undoubtedly give a properly remastered, theatrical release version DVD a 5 plus star rating, but my 1 star rating is intended to help further amplify how poor the quality of this DVD is and believe me I am not watching my DVDs on low end A/V equipment. So, I am joining the others who have posted regarding the quality issues of this DVD and who are spot on WRT "certain parts of the image appear to be `swimming' and `ghosting' where the computer has tried to restore missing picture information and where heavy noise reduction had been applied" and I cannot over emphasize how bad the soundtrack is. Both the Dolby 5.1 and DTS 5.1 soundtracks sound as if they were "DEMASTERED", not remastered, by first year film school undergraduates. The center channel volume is way too low and when adjusted to a reasonable listening level one is then overpowered when the other channels erupt with cannons, gunfire, etc., I'm talking window rattling here. I am signed up to be notified when, if ever, the Blu-Ray version will become available and let's hope for the price gouging commanded by Blu-Ray that all of these issues are corrected, e.g.: The true theatrical release, high quality video image restoration and even higher quality audio restoration. What a disappointment it would be if the Blu-Ray is just a copy of the current product as has been the case with other so-called Blu-Ray releases. If a Blu-Ray version is released I would encourage Amazon to be as explicit as possible as to the quality level their customers will be getting from the Blu-Ray version.

(Derek Dean, 2009-09-28) This is a startlingly brutal film with abundant graphic violence, but don't let that dissuade you from watching it. The cinematography is gorgeous and the storyline worthy of repeated viewings. From start to finish this is a thrilling look at life on the early American frontier. Adventure at it's finest! Heartily recommended, but not for the faint of heart.

(Priscilla, 2009-09-28) Saw this many years ago when it came on TV, and debated whether to get VHS or DVD. The reviews for DVD said that certain things were different or were missing so I bought the VHS. Very happy with the VHS that was brand new and unopened until the last 45 minutes when it became jumpy. The color was brilliant, the picture was clear, just that last 45 minutes I couldn't get it to track consistantly even though I was trying manually to do it. It was really wonderful to see the movie again and from about a decade later with older children. We all love history and how our country came to be, and this story seems to bring out the drama of it and the lives of the not so ordinary but every day people that were called to play the parts they did at that time in history. Great scenery, great plot, great actors and actresses, and some very tender moments on top of it all. One of our favorites!!

(Brian, 2009-09-16) I purchased the THEATRICAL Vers. on Amazon UK. Shipped to the US was $12 US. I plan to use Slysoft AnyDVD or DVD-Decryptor (free) to remove the region and burn to a DVD+DL. That should take all of 30 mins and it is still cheaper than the US directors cut. There is a lot of talk about how superior the theatrical version is. Having only seen the directors cut, I am eager to watch the theatrical cut. BTW I really enjoyed the directors cut but it seems that most of the criticism is accurate, I am just not easily bothered by extra footage. Peace.

(Desert Rose, 2009-11-02) Something for everybody, not too bloody & the language not very offensive. This is a DVD that you turn over & play both sides, which wasn't very well marked. We thought there was something wrong with it when Side 1 stopped quite unexpectidly. Good movie though, you can't beat John Wayne!

(Kathy N. Wright, 2009-10-20) I have always loved this movie. I am especially partial to this movie, because I am a John Wayne fan, & also a Jim Hutton fan.

(Bobby Browning, 2009-10-19) I remember as a child watching this movie with my father, and hearing him describe his time with John Wayne as they filmed this movie during his stint at Fort Benning. This was the first feature film done not only during the Vietnam War, but one sanctioned by the Department of Defense. It was, according to my father who served two tours of duty in 'Nam, very realistic for the time.

(Gregory C. Bartley, 2009-10-16) Very diappointed. I received the movie in a good time period but the movie would not play in its entirety. A replacement was quickly sent but the same issue occurred. I even tried the movie in multiple dvd players. Both movies were returned. I still have not received a working movie or verification that one was sent. Judgeing from the emails I have received from Amazon they have no record of receiving either movie back. Also no email or phone number on the web site, this is not good business practice. There should be a way for us, the consumer, to get assistance when needed.

(W. J. Proefrock, 2009-09-13) I enjoy watching war movies. This movie is great. I've purchased The Green Berets twice from Amazon and both times the disc went blank part way through the movie. I thought that it may be my dvd player but after restarting the movie, the same problem would occur. It appears that Amazon received a supply of faulty discs. As to the movie itself I would give it a 5 star rating. However, due to the receipt of faulty discs twice, I must rate it one star and recommend that The Green Berets not be purchased from Amazon.

(Ken Friedman, 2009-09-09) I remember first seeing this film as a boy growing up in Southern California. Like Lewis Milestone's previous masterpiece, "All Quiet on the Western Front, about men in combat during WW-I, this film tells a very personal story about what it means for ordinary men being in deadly combat situations. You learn about how much they miss being so far away from home and how frightened they are awaiting their unknown fate. After watching this film, you cannot but help feeling very sad how brutal and personal war is for those who have to fight it. IMHO, this is a must-see movie for those who want to learn more what war means at a very human level.

(Seen Them All, 2009-07-16) This WW2 gem has been out in the public domain for many years. Those VHS/DVD's have been dark and grainy and some footage was cut. The movie is based on the bestselling novel of the same name. The story line follows a platoon that has just landed in Italy and is facing their first combat. Their objective is to drive inland from the beach and capture a German held farmhouse. Some very good action/combat sequences. The main story, however, is about the strain of combat and the responsibility of command....and doing your "duty". Good individual performances and overall a good (but NOT great) story of WW2. I am taking the mfg's word that the movie has been "restored", is "uncut", and is in better shape than the one in public domain. Once I view the DVD I'll add to this review.

(K. Hawkins, 2009-11-02) I remember when this movie first came out, the critics panned it for having "unrealistic" scenes of crew interaction while the Memphis Belle was on its last mission. As a former aircraft commander of a bomber crew, I can tell you that the crew interaction and banter between the crew members is the most realistic part of the movie! I highly recommend this movie not only as an example of what our young men sacrificed for our country at that time, but also a terrific story - even though it is not the real story of the Belle's last mission.

(James M. Goldsmith, 2009-10-23) Everybody seeems to love this movie, including those who aren't usually that into war films. One of the main reasons for this is the charactors. Offering up a very typical group of young men as the B-17's aircrew, I can't think of a more fitting reason to like this film. Hollywood aside, it needs to be remembered that while we hear the tale of these missions recounted by aged men now, in most cases they were just high school aged boys that braved unimaginable danger on a daily basis to serve their country. It's hard to realize fully what it takes for a young man to experience such a mission, hopefully make it back to base to see how many of your friends didn't make it, sleep, dream of home and family that you miss so much, get up the next morning and go do it all over again. A brutal, impersonal attrition of numbers that as parents, we could not imagine subjecting our "children" to. So, if there is one thing to be gained from watching Memphis Belle it should be a real appreciation for what many choose not to think about. Sure, it takes it's liberties but like The Battle of Britain, it's a great look back at important history that is beautifully presented with real aircraft...something that unfortunately will not happen many more times. Robert Morgan, pilot of the real Memphis Belle stated that more things happened in the one mission portrayed in the move than in all the missions he flew put together. Undoubtedly true, however the viewer has to understand that story telling sometimes has to be oversaturated to try to convey the overall scope of such huge events. After all, they're only going to get one shot at presenting this story. Fabulous musical score by George Fenton puts the iceing on the cake.Memphis Belle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

(Acute Observer, 2009-02-03) In the summer of 1943 the Allied Air Force bombers attacked Germany, the US by day, the British by night. This is the story of a bomber crew created for the 1990s. [You can compare it to "Command Decision".] Was daylight bombing the only way to win the war? Some say this bombing delayed a cross-channel invasion in 1943 and an earlier end to the war. The last B-17 to land explodes for a dramatic effect. Bombers dropped surplus bomb in the Channel before they landed. That idea of a chain of restaurants was anachronistic. Would those men talk about their mission to civilians? Would they drop all those balloons at a party? Rubber was a scarce resource. That box camera would have underexposed film. The sale of film was rationed in Britain. The assembled crews get their orders: Bremen, the aircraft factory. Strategic bombing picked the critical targets (like ball-bearing factories) to do the most damage. [Didn't they have alternate targets if the main target was clouded over?] Weren't the planes spaced far apart to prevent collision? They are attacked. A "lucky rubber band"? Some letters remind us of the real war. Anti-aircraft fire greets them as they approach the target. Was there such conflicts among the men as shown? The film shows actual film from the war to show bombs exploding. A dangerous maneuver extinguishes an engine fire. The damaged bomber makes it back to England. There is drama in the landing, but we should expect a happy ending. The credits roll at the end, a lot of people are named. While the details of the story seem authentic, the tone of the story does not match the culture shown in the films of the 1940s. Overall, its worth watching as a dramatic story. There was a real "Memphis Belle" whose crew toured America to help sell war bonds. The B-24 could fly higher, faster, and further than the B-17. It was not as user-friendly and all models were demolished for scrap at the end of the war. "The Wild Blue" by Stephen E. Ambrose has the story.

(Millamant, 2009-01-09) Mild Spoilers Follow This is not a dreadful movie, but it is pretty average. What makes it interesting are the aerial sequences, and the flying B17 bombers, several of them real planes which are credited at the end of the film. Watching (and hearing) them fly is fascinating, and you do get a real idea from the film of what it was like inside one of those beasts. If you are interested in this sort of thing, then the movie is worth watching at least once for this alone. Otherwise...I'm afraid it's cheesy. The fact that the B17 had such a large crew works against the film-makers, because it is hard to give all the crew members space and make the men individual characters. To compensate, they each end up with their own gimmick, whether it is the wireless op with his camera, the navigator with his drinking, or the waist gunner with his holy medal. (Harry Connick, as the tail gunner, naturally sings.) Despite this, they all remain as types, and it is hard to really empathise with or care for any of them as individuals. This is not the fault of the acting, but the fault of the script, and, to a lesser extent, the direction. Naturally, everything goes wrong with the Memphis Belle's final mission to Bremen. Though ghastly things did routinely happen on bombing operations (one of the worst moments in the film shows a crippled German fighter slicing a B17 in half--you can see a photo of a real-life, similar incident in the recent book "Eighth Air Force", by Donald Miller) the way the crew surmount one disaster after another does rather stretch credulity. It's also highly doubtful that the plane could ever have dropped its bomb-load accurately on a factory instead of a neighbouring school, as that sort of accuracy just could not be guaranteed with the technology that was around at the time. About the only thing you can say is that the Eighth Air Force at least pretended they were trying to hit targets whereas the RAF just bombed everything indiscriminately: the results, unfortunately were much the same for those on the receiving end of the bombs. Which leads me to another cynical observation, that It's noticeable you don't see any bombs going off on the ground in this movie. In fact, while people get blown up, or sucked out of aeroplanes, this film is remarkably violence free--the most blood you see is from a tin of tomato soup. It's long been my observation that people who went through the war are sometimes nostalgic, but seldom sentimental about it. It was an emotion that simply could not be afforded at the time, and after the event it became an ingrained habit. Old war movies, made soon afterwards by men who were often former combatants, reflect this attitude, but Memphis Belle was made long enough after the events it purports to depict that sentiment creeps in. Ultimately, this movie is a 90s version of events that happened 50 years previously. Despite the technological advantages the filmakers had, perhaps that is one of the reasons why in the end it doesn't quite convince.

(Lorine M. Harner-jarrell, 2009-01-06) GREAT! I love this movie and now I can love it forever! Thanks!

(H. Kang, 2009-10-29) I remember the first time seeing this movie in 2003. It's not really for young kids but it's a great movie. The scenes are carefully shot and the story is cool. The main character starts out as normal guy, sitting at his computer. But by the end of the story, he becomes amazingly strong! My favorite part about this movie is how you feel great at the end of it.

(Jay Waters, 2009-10-27) The Matrix fandom is heavily divided between those who loved the entire trilogy and those who regard the first one as a true classic with two sub-par follow-ups. Whatever side you support, there's no denying that the first Matrix is indeed a classic that revolutionized the industry and raised the bar on many layers (from special effects and sound to editing). It's a well paced, action packed, philosophical science fiction master piece. If you already own the collection on DVD, this is the one "must" to upgrade to Hi-Definition. It looks and sounds superb on Blu-Ray and it has all the special features (related only to the first movie) that come in the collector's set plus a color booklet. The digibook package hasn't been received with unconditional love by everyone, but it does give a "special edition feel" and provides decent protection to the disc. Some people will prefer "The Ultimate Matrix Collection", but for those of us who loved the original the most and are unwilling to pay upgrades for everything, this is the edition to get.

(SnoopDopeyDogg, 2009-10-10) For many, "The Matrix" is great special effects and great science fiction, which it undoubtedly is, and undoubtedly one of the best of the genre, but it is much more than that. The Matrix is a spot-on science fiction analogy and metaphor for the manufactured and bogus reality (or "Matrix") that Americans are trapped in. The Matrix is a created artificial reality that is so well-done that actual reality is completely concealed. In the movie's Matrix and in the real (?) world , sometimes there is a "glitch" in the perception of "reality" that alerts a member of the Matrix that something is wrong with reality as they know it. Neo (Keanu Reeves) pierces the computer-created reality and fights the "agents" that are the enforcers of the artificial intelligence that is exploiting humans (using them as organic batteries) and using the created reality of the Matrix to conceal their reality of exploitation. This, of course, is easily analogized to using a media created reality enforced by various corporate agents to conceal their victims' similar exploitation as organic profit generators. The Matrix is a milestone in moviemaking, special effects, fantastic action sequences, and use of an intelligent and imaginative science fiction plot to convey a message...a classic must-see movie.

(Michelle C. Jensen, 2009-10-06) One of the best sci-fi action films ever made. I was hoping the sequels would be up to the same par, but no. This is the original classic.

(Larry Bagby, 2009-09-22) First of all this is my all time favorite movie. Prior to ordering this bluray version I've watched the dvd I have probably 15 times. But, the bluray is so stunning that I look at it as an entirely new movie. It is so clear that you can see the pores on the faces of all the actors. This sounds like a "yuk" thing, but, believe me, if the pores are so outstanding everything else is even more amazing. Now the bad news: it may just be this disk, but the "In Movie Experience" i.e. the commentaries reset to play automatically each time I stop or eject the movie. When reviewing the location in Special Features to turn it "Off", it already says "Off" but plays anyway. The only way I found to stop it is to turn it "On" then go back and turn it "Off". This only works for this one time I'm playing, but, as before it comes back by itself even though it still says "Off". I'm trying to get the disk exchanged, but it's only been two days since I submitted my request. I am surprised I haven't even received an email response, however.

(I. Cruz, 2009-10-28) I think that it was a well buy, because, the box is great I liked very much, and the quality of image and sound is acceptable, I recommended this item so much thanks a lot to amazon

(Michael Bermingham, 2009-09-18) Yes, there are better and much more expensive editions of these films for sale. All of which, in my opinion, don't add up to much more worth. If you have a region free player or want to pay $$ then go ahead, you're probably a big fan, you'll enjoy them. If however the only Bruce Lee flick you've seen is Enter the Dragon then I would highly recommend buying the 2 disc edition of that & blind buy this terrific set! Here's the breakdown for the Bruce Lee Ultimate Collection: The Big Boss: Includes TUNG WAI Interview, original and re-cut trailer, 2 Slide shows, Bonus Trailers Fist of Fury: Includes YUEN WAN Interview, original and re-cut trailer, 2 Slide shows, Bonus Trailers Way of the Dragon: Includes COLLECTED INTERVIEWS, original and re-cut trailer, 2 Slide shows, Bonus Trailers Game of Death: Includes OUTTAKES, original and re-cut trailer, 2 Slide shows, Bonus Trailers Game of Death II: Includes MORE OUTTAKES, original and re-cut trailer, 2 Slide shows, Bonus Trailers Could this set be more expanded like the Alien Quadriligy or Sergio Leone Collection? Are the transfers and sound options perfect? Is Game of Death 2 really necessary? Sure, there are certainley things to be picky & slightly annoyed about. But make no mistake about it, owning this and the 2 Disc E.O.D. will keep you very satisfied and you will have all Bruce Lee's movies in your collection to boot. Until, that is, the 10 disc Bruce Lee: Armageddon Edition is released. Grab both for under $30 buck. Or $20 if you're savvy!

(D. Dyer, 2009-08-14) how can this be called an ultimate collection without enter the dragon? for the price it's a good pickup if you don't already own these movies. i would have liked enter the dragon included. game of death and game of death 2 could have been left out.

(Rene Andreu, 2009-08-12) The "Bruce Lee Ultimate Collection" comes with five DVDs which include three of Bruce Lee's four completed movies, "The Big Boss" (aka "Fist of Fury"), "Fist of Fury" (aka "The Chinese Connection") and "Way of the Dragon" (aka Return of the Dragon"). Two additional movies are included, "Game of Death" and "Game of Death II" that rely heavily on cutting and pasting scenes of Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris and others from prior movies or shoots while using a stand-in actor for Bruce Lee for the bulk of these two poorly done movies. Of significant note is that this alleged "Ultimate Collection" does not include his biggest budget and best film, "Enter the Dragon".

(Terry D. Cardwell, 2009-07-12) great kung fu flicks for true kong fu lovers the movies are realistic with realistic action plus they are not stupied or silly

(Manx Shearwater, 2009-11-02) I don't know if this disc was not prepared correctly or what, but it did not play well for me.

(Tarik E. Collins, 2009-10-14) A great way to start your collection of Bruce Lee's works, and one you will enjoy for many years to come!

(Tapps, 2009-10-13) A true classic in HD. Lots of extras, most of them on the DVD edition. It's worth the upgrade if you are a fan.

(Candy, 2009-09-14) Purchased for 88 year old aunt. Quick shipment, great price. Would purchase other movies in the future. She loved the movie...

(peace in stillness, 2009-09-12) i was excited to see this on blu ray for $10 and picked it up not expecting too much improvement over the dvd. happily, i was wrong. the transfer looks and sounds wonderful. the extras are fantastic including almost all of the footage bruce lee filmed for the game of death. i recommend this to anyone who likes bruce lee.

(Bill F. Armitage, 2009-11-05) What a cool little flic, a valiant attempt at using the Zatoichi character as a woman/girl. It is NOT a low grade pinkie film like Ninja Chicks, (just to show of some cutie doing sword fights), but a more serious film.

(Erica Bell, 2009-11-05) I've only just seen this after years of catching snippets on TV. Others here have detailed the plot much better than I could. Color, music, drop-dead scenery (encompassing western Chinese deserts to Beijing's Imperial City to the Karst Country of the coast) and fantastic acting take this martial arts film to a completely different level from even Jet Li's other films. One thing I wanted to mention was this: the Asian film scene has a WONDERFUL star in Tony Leung Chlu-Wai, who plays Broken Sword. A subtle actor, Tony Leung Chlu-Wai's face is like an open sky--emotions just flit across it like scudding clouds. He's mesmerizing. He's by far the best actor here, regardless of all the swordplay. For some reason, he reminded me a little of Rod Steiger--not because he looks like Steiger, but because he has that same bottled-up talent. The king, played by Chen Dao Ming, is also marvelous. His middle-aged face is filled with intelligence and a quiet acting style that's a joy to watch. When he verbally spars with Nameless, I cought myself wishing we could just watch him! Li's competent, and all the action's just up his alley, but he's so contained I found him uninteresting. Fancy saying that about Jet Li!! No, watching the many versions of "what happened to Broken Sword" simply made my night. I'm looking forward to seeing him in other films.

(Eric S. Kim, 2009-09-09) Make no mistake. This is a fine Martial Arts flick. While it does have some fantastic fight scenes (the choreography is definitely majestic; equal to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "House of Flying Daggers"), it does have some beautiful scenery. You get to see deserts, forests, lakes, hills, and the palace of Qin all in just a hundred minutes. And the use of one color in particular sequences is what really makes this film more than it is, though I'm not sure what the colors really signify (I'm no film expert). Oh, and don't bother with the seemingly "unrealistic" things that go on in the film, like flying in the air and dodging arrows with nothing but your clothes, because it's art. It's not logic, but it's pure art. The only thing I didn't like about "Hero" was Zhang Ziyi. She is a great actress, but I found her doing a bit of overacting a few times. But with that said, everyone gives excellent performances. Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen, Chen Daoming, and Ziyi turn out to be a great team of actors. Let's hope we see more from these men and women again. So go see this film. You'll be mesmerized.

(C. Nelson, 2009-08-14) One of the most visually beautiful movies I have ever saw! Worth every penny.

(E. A Solinas, 2009-07-27) In recent years, Zhang Yimou has been creating some truly epic movies -- expansive, lushly opulent action films with a heavy dose of tragedy and romance. And before he even created "House of Flying Daggers," Yimou created "Hero" -- visually rich, stunningly action-packed, and beautifully made, "Hero" is a unique film that takes the soul and senses on a rollercoaster ride. Ancient China (third century B.C.) was divided into seven kingdoms, and the most powerful lord was the King of Qin (Chen Dao Ming). He wants to unite China under his own rule. But he lives in fear of his life, most particularly from a trio of deadly assassins: "Broken Sword", "Flying Snow" and "Long Sky" (Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung, Donnie Yen respectively). And lest they get close to him, everyone is kept at a far distance and the King is surrounded by armed guards. Then a man called Nameless (Jet Li) arrives, announcing that he has somehow killed them, and is actually permitted to sit within a certain distance of the King. How could he have killed three incredibly powerful warriors? Not just by his impressive martial arts skills, but through his cunning as well. He uses sexual divisions and jealousy, calligraphy (yes, calligraphy), and his wits to defeat all three assassins in turn. But the king is not convinced that Nameless is telling the whole truth, and concocts a version of his own that also explains Nameless' actions and choices. A game of wits starts to form between the mysterious warrior and the wily king. What is the truth behind the hero's story? Despite having been released much later, "Hero" was apparently the first of Yimou's wuxia action movies -- and while it doesn't cover much new ground in the fantasy martial arts area, it's a magnificent and awe-inspiring film. And perhaps most uniquely, it draws heavily on Akira Kurosawa's classic "Rashomon," by having the King and Nameless provide wildly different versions of the same story. What is the truth? It turns out to be far more complex than even those involved would have thought. And Yimou's wire-fu creates a film where style and fantasy overcomes the realistic, full of lush color and swirling action scenes. People slash off hundreds of oncoming arrows and leap through walls of droplets -- just try doing that in the real world. And the fight scenes are, simply put, balletic -- they fight while suspended over a lake as their swords dip through the water, fight to music, battle in a swirl of fallen autumn leaves. As exquisite as the action seems, it would be empty without a suitable plot to go with it -- and while deceptively simple, Yimou's storyline is actually rather complex emotionally. There's a passionate romance that is splintering apart, personal rivalry, and the whole question of what the titular character's plans are, and what he ultimately chooses to do. The one flaw is that I'm not sure why he makes the decision he does -- it seems rather out of left field. Jet Li and Chen Dao Ming give the best performances of this film -- they both portray intelligent, suspicious men who are playing a strange game of truth and deception. Their back-and-forth conversations are entrancing. The three assassin actors -- as well as the wonderful Zhang Ziyi, as the mistress of one of the men -- are given secondary roles, but do an excellent job of imbuing them with little hints of humanity, tragic romance and briliant skills.

(Carter, 2009-07-08) This was an incredibly beautifully made movie. The action and fight scenes alone are amazing but the use of the colors during the telling of Nameless' exploits against Flying Snow and Broken Sword each has a use. I can rewatch it numerous times without getting bored. For any Jet Li or Zhang Ziyi fan, this movie is a must own. Even the soundtrack draws you in to the movie, letting you feel what the characters feel.

(Fang Shi-yu, 2009-10-07) For 113 minutes, it moves fast, and it survives more than a few plot contrivances (Lu Feng's character thinks he can buy off Kuo Chui's character with money and a house via "winnings" from gambling. What you talkin' 'bout, Lu?!). With only three "Venoms", however, the viewer is not cheated as plenty of other fine performers handily fill in the void. Go to others for plot details! Trust Brother Fang when he says this movie glistens (in red and black, mostly); another superior presentation by Tokyo Shock....Did I mention the "easter egg"?

(Rudeboi Junglist, 2009-10-04) First off, Dont buy Panmedia/Red Sun/Banzai/Yin Yang. Those are bootlegs. Before Dragon Dynasty, Image, or Media Blasters(Tokyo Shock), they would rip off the video from the IVL versions and add in the English dubs. Celestial Pictures are the owners of the Shaw Brothers titles and license their titles out to various companies. Now that I got that out of the way, the movie itself is one of my favorite Venoms films. If you liked Masked Avengers, you will probably like this. It's not breaking any new ground but there are cool villains introduced and the use of a flag as a weapon is unique. As always, the fight choreography is top notch in any Venoms films. The plot is basically anchored by a "who killed my master" motif, peppered with betrayal and revenge. The Media Blasters version is the best version of this movie to date. The subtitles are better than the IVL ones, there is an inclusion of the original English Dub for you illiterates, and the picture is progressive. This DVD lacks relevant extras.

(Samuel Rivera, 2009-09-28) This is a classic thats always been cut when it was made available in Dvd format. Finally this shaw brothers classic starring the venoms is restored to its original uncut form. Its been a long time in coming and I for one am estatic. This is definately my favorite in the venom series. The Iron Flag are an honorable and righteous clan, but once their master is murdered, foul play is suspected. Its up to Iron Panther and Iron Monkey to discover wether there is a traitor in the clan. Actions abound with beutifuly choreographed flag fighting. This ones a must if your a venom fan.

(Kalon Bell, 2009-09-23) After reading the otha dudes comment i was very skeptical in buying this movie,but when i saw it @ Sam Goody it was like my calling(I was drawn to the iLL looking cover). But wat the dude(Andrew Strawn i-man)failed to mention is that this is not only the greatest Venom film, but it will also go on every Shaw(Bros) fan's top 10.The movie is long, but the story is so captivating that you easily forget about the time.& to top things off the action in this film is incredible. Seeing the Flag of Iron in action is really a privilage. DOPE ENDING!!! Also the Wu(tang)named their 3rd albulm after this movie,After seeing the "36th Chamber of Shaolin"im positive Wu-Tang has good taste in movies. The only thing i can ask of this movie is MORE FLAG ACTION!(its only seen towards the end,but it is a great sight to see)

(Andrew Strawn, 2009-09-16) This is one of my favorite Venom Mob movies, it features the three opera trained Venoms Kuo Chui, Chaing Sheng and Lu Feng. Highlights include Kuo Chui battling his way through a string of asassins and the finale where he takes on Lu Feng. The Shawscope looks great especially in the long shots durring the flag battles where the action fills the screen. The story does get a bit rediculous, and it runs on too long, but its on DVD so after you watch it once or twice you can jump to the best fights. Tokyo Shock has done a great job on this disc. I noticed a cool feature I havent seen a dvd before there is a subtitle track plays durring the english versions that translates the signs on screen. Inclues trailers for Black Magic 2, Ichi the Killer, Ten Tigers from Kwantung (original), Lone Wolf and Cub (tv series), the Flag or Iron trailer from the region 3 release and an original US tv trailer. Anamorphic widescreen, English subs, English mono track, Engish 5.1 track and Mandrin mono track.

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