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There Will Be Blood (Single Disc Edition) [2007]

starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Ciaran Hinds, Kevin J. O'Connor, Dillon Freasier, Paul Dano
directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Release Date July 07, 2008
As the credits rolled I was left feeling emotionally bruised and wondering how could I feel sympathy for such a monstrous character.
This is a character study in the mould of Raging Bull, featuring an equally compelling central performance and inspired cinematography.
Even with an above average running time, I never felt the film dragged and the end was immense. It will surely become am iconic scene.
Casual movie-goers need not apply though, this was made for people who view movies as a visceral thrill not as a way to pass the time.

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There Will Be Blood (2 disc Special Edition) [2007]

starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Ciarán Hinds, Kevin J. O'Connor, Barry Del Sherman, Dillon Freasier
directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Release Date July 07, 2008
More than an epic tale of an early 20th Century oilman, this is a fascinating study of the greed for power and what it does to a man.
We meet Daniel Plainview down the bottom of a mine, exerting himself in mind-numbingly monotonous and backbreaking work, looking for gold or silver. He is a man willing to endure pain and humiliation to grasp more money, or more power. As he quickly moves from gold to black gold, he becomes more powerful, and his ruthlessness and underhandedness become more and more apparent, combined with the charisma required to persuade landowners to part with the mineral rights of their property. We learn about how he sees other people when he adopts a boy who he finds useful to put a kind face on his activities, ... Read More:

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There Will Be Blood [Blu-ray] [2007]

starring: Ciaran Hinds, Kevin J. O'Connor, Daniel Day-Lewis, Dillon Freasier, Paul Dano
directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson

Release Date July 07, 2008
This is an amazing film, with very high acting skill from Day Lewis. The acting skill of this is just under a Robert De Niro performance, I compare every actor to De Niro as he is the greatest actor of all time!
Daniel gets a 5 out of 5 for his acting, but the story of this film is not great, that is why for me it hits a 3 out of 5. There were 2 films of 2008 that were the best and that's "There will be blood" & "No country for old men" so if you are looking to get one of these in Blu ray and can't decide, then I would recommend "No country for old men". That film gets 5 out of 5 for me as the acting is amazing with an amazing story line.

But if you can get both that's even better, that's what i've done. Final note ... Read More:

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Seraphim Falls [2007]

starring: Pierce Brosnan, Michael Wincott, Jimmi Simpson, Kevin J. O'Connor, Nate Mooney
directed by: David Von Ancken

Release Date December 24, 2007
Mmm, reading some of the reviews here its hard to understand what some people want from a film. Let's get one thing straight; this film won't change your world but it does entertain. This is no 'Unforgiven' or 'Open Range' but it still has enough about it to make it watchable and enjoyable.

After watching it the first time my immediate thought was 'this is a rambo-western'!! Brosnan being hunted by Neeson through all sorts of terrain, which, may I add, is stunning scenery throughout. The backstory unfolds as the film goes on; showing us how Neeson's family are killed under Brosnan's command, for which he is wrecked with remorse- unbeknownst to Neeson.

Both actors give fine performances, Mr. Brosnan especially so (you kind of expect ... Read More:

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Van Helsing (2004) Single Disc Edition

starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley, Will Kemp
directed by: Stephen Sommers

Release Date October 11, 2004
complete rubbish that is not worth bothering with.theres no gore,no scares
the werewolves,vampires and frankensteins monster all look cheap and shoddy,the acting is awful, the script is worse

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Steel Magnolias [1990]

starring: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts, Daryl Hannah
directed by: Herbert Ross

Release Date March 08, 2004
I have watched this film many, many times over the years and it's still as great as the first time I watched it. A superstar cast brings with it quality acting and a superb script. Don't think I've ever watched it without crying, so if you're a Steel Magnolias virgin, or coming back to it for a repeat viewing - be sure to have the tissues at the ready....
It also has one of my all-time favourite quotes, which is something I live by...
"I'd rather have one moment of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special" - simply beautiful!

Obviously if you like your no-brainer action car-chase movies, this isn't for you. If you want a simple story of lives and friendships, beautifully written and flawless performances, with depth and character - this is ... Read More:

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The Mummy [1998]

starring: Brendan Fraser, Bernard Fox, Corey Johnson, Kevin J. O'Connor, Patricia Velazquez
directed by: Stephen Sommers

Release Date June 05, 2006
A few minutes into this I realised that it was more of a kids film. Perhaps I was expecting something at least a little bit more sinister and gripping, but that certainly wasn't the case.

This movie does have great visual effects but it seems to be rather aimed at juveniles (13 or under?) which is a big surprise considering that it's officially rated 15.

Two-thirds of the way through I ended up slightly speeding up the DVD and reading it from the subtitles. If I had kids I would maybe sit them in front of it while I did something else like mowing the lawn.

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Virtuosity - Dvd [1996]

starring: Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Kelly Lynch, Stephen Spinella, William Forsythe
directed by: Brett Leonard

Release Date May 07, 2001
I'm not a huge fan of Russell Crow (not a great way to start a review on one of his films I know!) but watching this on TV the other night has altered my opinion!

This film is a strange one, set in the future where the personalities of criminals have been merged into one Virtual reality criminal called Sid 6.7 (Russell Crow). He is used to train police officers in Virtual Reality so they can be more capable in the real world. They begin testing the programme on Criminals, one being an ex cop called Parker (Densel Washington)

However, Sid is so advanced that he is able to grow, learn and evolve. Assisted by his crazy creater, his programme is downloaded into a robot that looks completely human, but is virtual indesructable as it is able to repair itself be attaching itself to ... Read More:

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Deep Rising [1998]

starring: Treat Williams, Famke Janssen, Anthony Heald, Kevin J. O'Connor, Wes Studi
directed by: Stephen Sommers

Release Date September 27, 1999
The film is, brilliant in words but unfortunately I will have to give it one star because the DVD case was covered in sticky stuff and the DVD itself was scratched, for this reason, buy it somewhere else...

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Color Of Night [1994]

starring: Bruce Willis, Jane March, Rubén Blades, Lesley Ann Warren, Scott Bakula
directed by: Richard Rush

Release Date June 30, 2003
a good enough film, a strong cast and plot and and ending that you would never guess. basically willis is a psychiastrist whose peer is murdered and takes on his therapy sessions. however the people start getting bumped off one by one, and its up to willis and a police detective to find out the murderer.