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Title: The Pink Panther
UPC: 027616905949
Year: 1963
Director: Blake Edwards
Writer: Maurice Richlin (Screenwriter), Blake Edwards (Screenwriter)
Rating: NR
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
David Niven as Sir Charles Litton
Peter Sellers as Inspector Jacques Clouseau
Robert Wagner as George Litton
Capucine as Simone Clouseau
Brenda de Banzie as Angela Dunning
Colin Gordon as Tucker

Plot:
Meet Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the bumbling French detective whose career is one gigantic banana peel. Showcasing the comic genius of Peter Sellers, this "delightful caper" (Leonard Maltin) brims with "winning charm" (The Film Daily) and clever slapstick. David Niven, Robert Wagner and Capucine co-star in the sidesplitting film that launched one of the greatest comedy series of all time!

Arriving at an Italian ski resort with a large diamond known as the Pink Panther, Princess Dala (Claudia Cardinale) encounters the suave Sir Charles (Niven), who also happens to be the notorious jewel thief The Phantom. Can Clouseau (Sellers), the clumsiest inspector ever to trip over a case, stop Sir Charles' plot...or will The Phantom steal the "cat" and leave Clouseau holding the bag?

Extras:
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Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Gallery
Closed Captioned
Trivia Track

My Thoughts:
With the 1963 'The Pink Panther' we get the brilliant joining of Peter Seller and Blake Edwards. Most definetly the best in the series, with 'A Shot in Dark' a close second, 'The Pink Panther' is riddled with sight and speach gags. Also, this movie holds up extremely well with the passing of time (almost 50 years!). It is simply a brilliant foray into the world of comedy. I enthusiastically recommend this movie for anyone who likes a laugh. 4.5of5 stars

My Rating: 4.5/5

I havent watched any of the old Pink Panther movies. Only the new ones. And i have to say, i didnt like them at all. Wasnt for me at all..
So my quastion is. are they alot alike? The originals, to the new ones?

Oh, ok.. Maby i have to check them out. Beacuse if the originals are good, i'll check them out. But the remakes was just plain bad.

And i'll check out The Party aswell.. Thanks

Just had a marathon day of "Tremors" so here goes


Title: Tremors: The Franchise Collection
UPC: I01C07E9DC4501D84
Year: 1990
Director: Ron Underwood
Writer: S. S. Wilson (Story By), Brent Maddock (Story By), Ron Underwood (Story By), S. S. Wilson (Screenwriter), Brent Maddock (Screenwriter)
Rating: PG-13
Length: 96 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Kevin Bacon as Valentine McKee
Fred Ward as Earl Bass
Finn Carter as Rhonda LeBeck
Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
Reba McEntire as Heather Gummer
Bobby Jacoby as Melvin Plug

Plot:
Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward star as two country handymen who lead a cast of zany characters to safety in this exciting sci-fi creature comedy.

Just as Val McKee (Bacon) and Earl Basset (Ward) decide to leave Perfection, Nevada, strange rumblings prevent their departure. With the help of a shapely seismology student (Finn Carter), they discover their desolate town is infested with gigantic man-eating creatures that live below the ground.

The race is on to overcome these slimy subterraneans and find a way to higher ground, in this enjoyable thriller co-starring Michael Gross and Reba McEntire.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes
Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:
This 1990 film stars Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward with co-stars Michael Gross, Reba McEntire and ( i love) Victor Wong. Also of note is that this is the first film for Ariana Richards who came to star in 'Jurasic Park'. For the trailer go here . This is a very low budget sci-fi monster movie but is good fun. Rating 3of5

My Rating: 3/5


Title: Tremors 2: Aftershocks: The Franchise Collection
UPC: IFF57557A9D6EC565
Year: 1996
Director: S. S. Wilson
Writer: Brent Maddock (Writer), S. S. Wilson (Writer), Brent Maddock (Original Characters By), S. S. Wilson (Original Characters By), Ron Underwood (Original Characters By)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sci-fi Creature Violence and Gore
Length: 99 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Fred Ward as Earl Bassett
Christopher Gartin as Grady Hoover
Helen Shaver as Kate White
Michael Gross as Burt Gummer
Marcelo Tubert as Senor Ortega
Marco Hernandez as Julio

Plot:
They're back! The giant underground creatures that terrorized a desert town in 'Tremors' are now plowing their way through Mexican oil fields, gobbling up everything and everyone around - and only one man can stop them! In the style of its predecessor, this comedy sci-fi creature feature reunites Fred Ward as down-on-his-luck Earl Basset and Michael Gross as gung-ho survivalist Burt Gummer, two desert desperadoes who take on the task of destroying the monsters. Partnered with them is Christopher Gartin, a young guy in need of kicks, cash, and a career change, and Helen Shaver, a sexy and intrepid scientist who's seen it all...until now. Together they devise an ingenious plan for tracking and killing the creatures. 'Tremors 2' is filled with high speed action and plenty of laughs - until the predators wise up.

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers

My Thoughts:
There is a good reason that Kevin Bacon did not make the trip in this 1996 entry into the Tremors 'quadrilogy'. 'Tremors 2: Aftershocks' staring Fred Ward and Michael Gross, goes from the silly to the ridiculous pretty fast. Moving the monsters above ground and calling them Shreakers did nothing to help the movie. I still like Fred Wards character and Michael Gross does his same crazy character. See the trailer here  I would not 'recommend' this movie unless one likes corny monster movies or wants to see where the Tremors frachise is going. My rating, 2.5of5

My Rating: 2.5/5



Title: Tremors 3: Back To Perfection: The Franchise Collection
UPC: IE43BF3D3AD13D2F1
Year: 2001
Director: Brent Maddock
Writer: S. S. Wilson (Story By), Brent Maddock (Story By), Nancy Roberts (Story By), John Whelpley (Screenwriter), Brent Maddock (Original Characters By), S. S. Wilson (Original Characters By), Ron Underwood (Original Characters By)
Rating: Rated PG : Sci-fi Violence and Language
Length: 104 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Michael Gross as Burt
Shawn Christian as Jack
Susan Chuang as Jodi
Charlotte Stewart as Nancy
Ariana Richards as Mindy
Tony Genaro as Miguel

Plot:
Those morphing, man-eating monsters are shaking things up again in the dusty little town of Perfection, Nevada - and durvivalist Burt Gummer (Michael Gross) is the only soution to the latest evolution! Aided by a couple of young entrepreneurs (Shawn Christian and Susan Chang), Burt pits his impressive knowledge of weaponry against the newest and dealiest generation of Graboids. If Burt and his new partners can't find a way to stop them, then the creatures that put Perfection on the map will wipe it right off the face of the earth. 'Tremors 3' promises earth-shaking, explosive, edge-of-your-seat entertainment!

Extras:
Scene Access
Feature Trailers
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
Okay .. here we go again. in the 2001entry 'Tremors 3: Back to Perfection' we go back to Perfection, Nv (Tremors 2 was all in Mexico) to fight Graboids, Shreekers and now Flying Shreekers. Michael Gross, Tony Genaro playing Miguel and Ariana Richards are back. But Michael Gross does his best to carry the movie by bringing his character Burt Gummer to a full level of gun totting insanity. And as an added bonus we have the BLM there to protect the Graboids. I think this one is a little more fun that 'Tremors 2'. Though I wont give it a 3 i would recomment this for just a good time B monster movie. See the trailer here My rating is 2.5of5

My Rating: 2.5/5



Title: Tremors 4: The Legend Begins: The Franchise Collection
UPC: I64862BC3D621B8CC
Year: 2003
Director: S. S. Wilson
Writer: S. S. Wilson (Story By), Brent Maddock (Story By), Nancy Roberts (Story By), Scott Buck (Screenwriter), S. S. Wilson (Original Characters By), Brent Maddock (Original Characters By), Ron Underwood (Original Characters By)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Creature Violence and Gore
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Michael Gross as Hiram Gummer
Sara Botsford as Christine Lord
Billy Drago as Black Hand Kelly
Brent Roam as Juan Pedilla
August Schellenberg as Tecopa
J. E. Freeman as Old Fred

Plot:
Get ready to be shaken to your core by the all-new prequel to the original 'Tremors'!

When workers in the remote mining town of Rejection, Nevada, fall victim to an unseen predator, the mine's owner, Hiram Gummer [Michael Gross], great-grandfather to 'Tremors'' Burt Gummer, hires a mercenary to destroy the carnivorous creatures before they swallow up his profits. What follows is an all-out assault that takes the battleground from deep in the earth to a suspense-filled showdown on the streets of Rejection!

'Tremors 4: The Legend Begins' will thrill you with incredible action sequences, awesome bonus features and earthshaking special effects created by the award-winning team behind the original box-office hit, 'Tremors'.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Featurettes

My Thoughts:
Another straight to video, 'Tremors 4: The Legend Begins' is a funny take on the Tremors franchise. This time Michael Gross finds himself in the late 1800s in Rejection Valley. Fighting the 'Dirt Dragons' aka Graboids. Trailer is located here  If you have fought your way through the other 3 movies then you owe it to yourself to see this one. 2.5of5 stars

My Rating: 2.5/5

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Title: Let Me In
UPC: 013132146195
Year: 2010
Director: Matt Reeves (1966)
Writer: Matt Reeves (1966) (Screenwriter), John Ajvide Lindqvist (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated R : Strong Bloody Horror Violence, Language and a Brief Sexual Situation
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Owen
Chloë Grace Moretz as Abby
Richard Jenkins (1947) as The Father
Cara Buono as Owen's Mother
Elias Koteas as The Policeman
Sasha Barrese as Virginia

Plot:
From Matt Reeves – the director of Cloverfield – comes the new vampire classic that critics are calling "chillingly real" (Scott Bowles, USA Today), "one of the best horror films of the year" (Cinematical) and "a haunting, touching and unforgettable thriller" (Pete Hammond, Boxoffice Magazine). In bleak New Mexico, a lonely, bullied boy, Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee of The Road), forms a unique bond with his mysterious new neighbor, Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz of Kick-Ass), who moves from town to town with the man who appears to be her father (Oscar® Nominee Richard Jenkins of The Visitor). Trapped in the mind and body of a child, however, Abby is forced to hide a horrific secret of bloodthirsty survival. But in a world of both tenderness and terror, can you invite in the one friend who may unleash the ultimate nightmare?

Based on the Swedish novel, Let the Right One In, "Let Me In is a dark and violent love story, a beautiful piece of cinema and a respectful rendering of my novel for which I am grateful." (John Ajvide Lindqvist, author)

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Comic Book

My Thoughts:
This is the American remake of the Swedish film 'Let the Right One In' (trailer found here) from the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist.
Although I give this a 3of5 I don't think it is as good as the original (which I gave a 4of5). But of course for the American audience to appreciate it, it would have to be an American movie and it would have to be in English.
Although Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloe Grace Moret have good chemistry their characters don't develop well.  In the book and in the Swedish version there is a bit of erotica (intended but not shown) but in this remake there is none of that.  There is also very little of the relationship between Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) and his parents and the relationship between Abby (why are all the names changed?) and 'The Father' is also barely touched upon.
The writing and directing/editing seems a little disjointed.
Having read the book, 'Let the Right One In' and seeing the original Swedish version .. this one falls a short. If you haven't seen it is, it is still a good watch .. but if you can then watch the original.
Subtitles aren't all that bad of a thing<g>

My Rating: 3/5

I havent seen the american version (yet) but i've seen the original. The Swedish one, and i loved that one. So i hope the american version would be allright to watch aswell. But usually, the 'remakes' etc. Isnt as good as the original

Title: Blitz
Year: 2011
Director: Elliott Lester
Rating: 15 år
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Dansk, Finsk, Norsk, Svensk

Stars:
Jason Statham (1972)
Paddy Considine
Aidan Gillen
Zawe Ashton
David Morrissey
Luke Evans

Plot:
Blitz er en actionfylt thriller som speiler utfordringene en gruppe politifolk står overfor i det moderne, multikulturelle London. Filmen gir en realistisk hverdagsskildring av moralsk tvetydighet, mennesker på skråplanet og hva politiet må ofre for å holde den verste kriminaliteten borte fra gatene.

Jason Statham (The Mechanic , The Expendables) leder ensemblet i rollen som den tøffe, kompromissløse og til de grader lite politisk korrekte politidetektiv Brant. Under etterforskningen av en serie mord på politimenn tvinges han til å være partner med sersjant Porter Nash, spilt av Paddy Considine (The Bourne Ultimatum).

Extras:


My Thoughts:
Well, lets just start of by saying its always fun to watch Mr. Statham in a good action movie. And this time in a british movie. Havent seen much british movies with him. So that was a bit different.
Mr.Statham plays a 'dirty' kinda cop. On the hunt for a cop killer. In lets just say his methods isnt always by the books. Wich makes it more interesting. Its a good action flick. But a bit slow at times. And some of the acting in the movie, was at the top either. Statham did a good part i think. (looks like he could do it in his sleep) It was a bit different movie then i thought. But an enjoyable movie.
A movie that i recommend for those who like a good action flick.

My Rating:
4.5/6

I got what you mean. And i agree too. And when it comes to the original version of "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" and the american version. I have to say that i loved the swedish versions (all of the movies) and the books! But i havent seen the american version yet. But i will. And i'm looking forward to that one. Heard alot of great stuff about it. And i heard Rooney Mara did her part as Lisbeth Salander just perfect! But i've heard that the american version is a bit different then the swedish version aswell.. It ends differently etc. Some of the scenes are different etc. But its a movie i'm looking forward to see.

I personally dont mind a remake or a sequal. (sometimes you have to make a sequal) just look at HP etc.
And there is alot of good remakes and sequals. And i watch remakes and sequals, and enjoy some of them. But sometimes i dont see the point of making a remake. I think it might be easy to maby overdo a classic. If you take a movie like Casablanca and The Birds. (i know they are making a remake of the birds) But what is enough? 1 movie? 2 movies? even 3 movies? Dont get me wrong, there is remakes that i like better then the originals. But when is enough? How many movies? F.ex, if they would start to make a remake of the classic 'Casablanca' i dont think it would be any good. But when the remake of the birds. (the hitchcock classic)  comes out. I think it might be very good. But i would make more then the 1 remake. But thats just me.

I see your point. I do. And i have to agree that the studios are making movies for more then one thing. The biggest part is ofc to make money. And i understand, where they see they can make a dollar, they will. Ofc, i got that. Thats good buisness. But, they will want to make a good movie too, that the people will remember like "WOW" ! Did you see that movie guys?! And. More great movies they make, more money they make. But if a studio makes a sequal, or a remake. Time after time. But If what they make, are just not good enough? (i'm not saying any remakes are bad. Not at all) And if you make a remake of a classic. And the remake is a bad one. And you watch that one. And you dont like that one. But decide to give the another remake a second chance. And that one isnt good either. Then i think you say "i dont care. The three first was bad. So i dont care about the 4th one" I know that is a easy way to think sometimes. But as you said. More choises, and more movies. Is better for us the fans.
And as i said before. There is alot of good remakes. But it is so easy to overdo a good movie too.
Like the Fast & Furious franchise. For me, they overdid that one.