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Meet the Robinsons

not as good as what i expected/too slow

character-lover, a movie buff, Every day computer user, a fan of clever plots, married, watching chick flicks, watching with kids, a woman

MAY

15

2008

I watched this movie a while back, it wasn't that great. It was too slow and not what I expected. All the funniest parts were ofcourse in the previews then their was nothing left. It just wasn't that funny and the plot wasn't that original. It was like a remade… read full review »

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krstalln02
Sapulpa, OK

LeapFrog: Letter Factory

Learning can be fun

an infrequent movie goer, a comedy fan

MAY

15

2008

Well as a young mother I havent bought it yet because my son isnt old enough yet, but I know that I will be getting it. I do think that LeapFrog is a good company for parents to get their child to learn. I had bought them in the past for my niece and she loved it. The toys are education and they arent that expensive. I think that others should try… read full review »

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prprncs8605
Liberty, NY

Gone Baby Gone

Are you kidding me?

a movie buff, watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

MAY

15

2008

I can say very few good things about this movie. The storyline was bad. The actors and actresses did a bad job. It made me a little sick with the child molesters and killers. Ed Harris and Morgan Freeman do a pretty good job as detectives in this horrific tale about this little girl who was kidnapped because her mother is a crackhead. This child's mother spends all day abusing drugs while toting along her small daughter. The girl gets taken due to some money stolen from a small time drug dealer. She is missing for days upon weeks. … read full review »

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domesticqueen23
Carthage, MO

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder - Vol. 2

Highly Effective Tool for Language Acquisition

watching with kids, parent of two, Blogger, forty something, Creative

MAY

15

2008

Baby Bumblebee's Be Smart Baby Vocabulary Builder DVDs are a great way to teach your children new words and develop their language skills. Designed for children three and under, this series has been a big hit with my kids, and with my wife and I, as it beats the heck out of watching yet another Wiggles video or God forbid, the Teletubbies. — — The videos are very straightforward, following the same formula in each volume in the series: while soothing classical music plays in the background, images of a certain thing (a train, for instance) are shown with the word superimposed on… read full review »

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jmdobies
Austin, TX

The Golden Compass

Exciting, Educational, and most Everyone can Enjoy

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a bargain hunter, not rich, value conscious, daily computer user

MAY

15

2008

This is a movie most everyone in a family will enjoy... some areas may be more sensitive to younger children (and visa versa), but approxiamtely 95% of familiy members can and will enjoy this movie. — —… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

I Am Legend (2007)

Unjustifiable...it had a lot of moving "moments."

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a bargain hunter, not rich, value conscious

MAY

15

2008

I like Will Smith, I like a lot of the movies / shows he has been in, I beleive he is a good actor with exceptional acting abilities... Someone did not do Mr. Smith nor his co-actors justice when they released this movie (especially since it wasn't in theaters very long before hitting rental shelves). — I beleive there is a good story to be told in this movie, but someone either released an unfinished piece of work, or they edited out way to much and kept too many slow pieces of useless information, and the ending wasn't all that great either. At least it had a lot of moving… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

Bee Movie

What could possibly go wrong in a BEE's life?

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a bargain hunter, not rich, value conscious, a comparison shopper, daily computer user

MAY

15

2008

Once you get past "knowing" whose voice belongs to which bee, and some of the funnier portions of the movie, you are inundated with what can really go wrong in a Bee's life. AND since there is a Bee issue in the news recently, this movie is really geared to the adults making an enviromental change, while trying to educate children on why life as they know it has a set of "checks and balances" that can be easily imbalanced by not having all the information/players in their places. —… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

Alvin and the Chipmunks

They've done it again!

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a bargain hunter, not rich, value conscious

MAY

15

2008

I suggest watching the "extra's" after watching the movie... and for those of you who know the true/real history behind Alvin, Simon, and Theadore's creator...you will enjoy the little extra's incorporated into the movie. This is another semi-educational movie for children (limits, beleiving in self and others, listening to adults / friends, etc) and adults alike. There is a lot of humor on all levels for every development stage in the family. The commercials and trailers have not done this movie justice... Watch with an open mind, and try not think of the cartoon / animated drawn versions… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

Interesting...

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD

MAY

15

2008

Brings a new perspective with some historical information as to what and why the Loch ness monster has been so hard to capture on "real" filmography. It has a good plot, and good acting. Plus the scenery is gorgous for the era it is suppose to be filmed in. — My only suggestion is that young children understand that there "is" some loud noises assocciated with this film that could hurt their hearing / freighten them a little (depending on each child's sensitivity level). —… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

Surf's Up

Has small self-educational value for kids

DVD collector, an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, a woman, a bargain hunter, a comparison shopper, not rich

MAY

15

2008

As an adult it had some slow and boring parts in it. The Penquins are animated better then real penquins even though some were drawn similar to "real" penquins as possible (I would love to see a "real" HI surfing penquin with another species of penquins - NOT in a Zoo though). I believe everyone who watches this will come out with some educational value… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

Bongwater

Enjoyable and Rewarding If You're in the Right Frame of Mind

into Independent Films, Lover of quirky, unique films, on vitamins, a music lover, interested in cultural experiences, Movie guru, a cult film connoisseur, psychotronic genius

MAY

15

2008

1997's Bongwater, directed by Richard Sears, is an adaptation of an excellent novel by Michael Hornburg (Downer's Grove) starring Luke Wilson as unlucky pot dealer named Dave. When his flaky girlfriend (Alicia Witt) leaves him, she also manages to accidentally set fire to his house. Thus begins a series of amiable misadventures set in and around the stoner culture of Portland, Oregon. There is, however, a scene with Witt's character set in NYC that is anything but amiable, and the sudden change in tone is especially jolting. — — Wilson is immensely likeable in the role, and is… read full review »

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jmdobies
Austin, TX

March of the Penguins 2005

Educational for the "whole" family

an infrequent movie goer, waiting for the DVD, a bargain hunter, not rich, daily computer user, a comparison shopper, value conscious

MAY

15

2008

The best educational documentry that the whole family can learn something… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

Enchanted

Tried to hard to balance Disney Classic w/new Genre

character-lover, DVD collector, married, waiting for the DVD, watching chick flicks, a woman, daily computer user, not rich

MAY

15

2008

I like Patrick Dempsey enough to rent this movie when it came out, and the lead actress is very good too! I was disappointed though with the "hype" of it being one of the best. Growing up on Disney, and being able to pinpoint which Disney "classics" were woven into this one was about the only highlight of the whole movie (besides P.D.). For those of you who didn't grow-up with Disney (classic, Snow White, Cinderella, Bambi, etc) you wont notice the difference (IMHOO) as not being one of the better Disney movies possible. Enchanted's crew should have kept it either animated or "real" film, and… read full review »

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JCSKcats
Port Orchard, WA

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume Three - The Years of Change

Young Indy loses his innocence in 'The Years of Change'

character-lover, Long-time reviewer, Indiana Jones aficionado, into movies that tell a great story, movie lover, a movie buff

MAY

15

2008

Although the critically-acclaimed television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles had a lot going for it, including a set of distinguished screenwriters, a pool of talented directors, and production values that still rival some of today's feature films, George Lucas' ambitious hybrid of action-adventure prequel and history lesson failed to attract a large enough viewing audience for ABC to keep it on the air for more than two seasons. — — Perhaps audiences were put off by Lucasfilm's decision to not present the coming-of-age years of the world's favorite… read full review »

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Fardreamer
Miami, FL

Grease

love it love it love it !!!

a movie buff

MAY

15

2008

I used to watch this movie when i was a little girl i love it......and still to this day i can still watch this movie over and over again. Its the best movie ever and i still know most of the songs even after all these years. — If you have never watched this movie you need too NOW ......i promise you you will love it like i do!!! — Go buy the the movie you will not be disapointed :-) —… read full review »

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sstacey2
Galt, CA

Movies & DVD Reviews

Meet the Robinsons

LeapFrog: Letter Factory

Gone Baby Gone

Bee Smart Baby: Vocabulary Builder - Vol. 2

The Golden Compass

I Am Legend (2007)

Bee Movie

Alvin and the Chipmunks

The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep

Surf's Up

Bongwater

March of the Penguins 2005

Enchanted

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Volume Three - The Years of Change

Grease

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