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This lush, perfectly cast 1969 drama concerns both a doomed, royal loveaffair and a pivotal moment in British history. Based on Maxwell Anderson's 1948 play, Read more

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this movie is my all time fav and needs to be released on DVD
more of the same as other reviews have said......I am an anglophile of sorts and this film has been my favorite period historical drama since I was a teenager and saw it on tv years ago.
A great period drama!
I think what makes "Anne of the Thousand Days" stand out among the period films churned out by Hollywood is the outstanding screenplay by Maxwell Anderson. While a few historical liberties are taken for the sake of the flow of the story, Anderson captures the tumultuous rise and catastrophic fall of a young English aristocratic lady who once caught the glance of a king. Richard Burton totally projects Henry VIII's obsessive, all-consuming lust that is willing to destroy his wife, his daughter, his best friends, his church and thousands of his subjects in order to obtain his lady. Richard looks at Genevieve Bujold (Anne Boleyn) with such a mix of torment, passion and guilt that it is almost as if he were looking at Elizabeth Taylor,but such is the great actor's ability to become Henry VIII in this film. Bujold is magnificent as Anne, graceful, witty, winsome, and strong-willed. I was struck by the unhappiness of the couple when they were finally together, living in opulence from the confiscated monasteries. Henry's love of Anne seemed to die almost as soon as he finally sated his desire for her. Bujold's Anne goes to her death with brash dignity, while Henry moves on to another wife. An incredible tragedy in which many innocent people suffered is well-depicted with authentic costumes and stunning sets.

Grows on you
I used to really hate this one for all the inaccuracies it contained. Then, as the years went by, I mellowed out and also saw some truly terrible adaptations of this same material. Every time I see this one, I like it more. The story of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn is inherently melodramatic, and so easy to get wrong. This film hits the mark far more often than it misses. It looks great, is cast superbly and tells an engaging, well-paced story. Yes, some license is taken (Katharine of Aragon is once again a dark, accented Spaniard, Thomas More isn't permitted to make his famous scaffold speech, Mary Boleyn is portrayed as "fallen" and abandoned, divorce was in fact common among 16th century nobility, etc.), and I still say that what 20th century writers invent often isn't as interesting as the real thing. Still, there's enough here to make it well worth the full purchase price, and it even tugs at the ol' heartstrings in a way few historical dramas do. Recommended! ... Read more

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You've probably seen comedies that won't make you laugh as hard as this deadly serious soap opera, drawn from the overheated oeuvre of literary shlockmeister Sidney Sheldon. Marie-France Pisier plays a poor little French girl who is seduced and abandoned and seduced and abandoned during World War II--until she finally figures out that she can profit from her body. She sleeps her way to stardom on the silver screen, then reinvolves herself with an American cad (John Beck) and gets him to kill his lovably obtuse rich wife (Susan Sarandon). You'll be howling. Read more

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An Open Letter To 20th Century Fox

This love story will live for ever......
I saw this movie The Otherside of midnight back in 77 when it first came out....I did not realize how long it was....it was that good.
Bring This One to DVD - PLEASE!!
"The Other Side of Midnight" remains, 25+ years after reading it, on my Top 10 list of favorite books EVER.I saw the movie when barely a teen, in the theater, and it blew me away.
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Keep Coming Back To It.

Wasted potential
After many attempts we finally got hold of a brand new copy of The Dove.I wanted so badly to like this film having enjoyed the book so much, but I couldn't even when allowing for the timeframe in which it was made.
Motivation to finish something
Do you have kids who lack motivation?This is a movie that can open many doors to their learning experience.You can follow up with two books about Robin Graham and his voyage.Finishing this circumnavigation took a lot of courage and guts.He wanted to quit several times, yet stuck with his dream.Read more

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ASHAMED!!!
I am a little ashamed that my first review on Amazon wasn't this movie, instead I reviewed King Kong (new remake) - SHAME ON ME!!! This movie is fantastic! I remember watching it as a very young child and was mezmerized by it! It has a story, a creative concept, and a steller cast. The idea at the time was exciting because it was around the time of The Greatest American Hero and has some of the same kind of humor in it.
Great DVD - Disney please re-release it
This is one of those movies that would have been a massive hit if it had had a star in it. However it is still a great movie with fantastic action set pieces and pretty good jokes. If you want to ask Disney to let you know when it's re-released use the link on the Disney DVD website and then follow instructions to be 'emailed when it is available'. (Can't post the link here on Amazon as it's a no no to include web addresses so do a search for Condorman on the Disney DVD site).
this is an awsome movie
i love this movie, my second fav old video.
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As costume dramas go, this is a passionate and feisty one, keyed by the ever-luminous Vanessa Redgrave in the title role and the sharp-edged Glenda Jackson as her jealous cousin, Queen Elizabeth I (who knew a thing or two about palace intrigue). Mary, who was raised in France as a Catholic, claims the Scottish crown from her mother upon her death. But she runsup against religious prejudice, both from the Protestant Elizabeth (who had encountered anti-Protestant bias before she took the throne) and from Mary's Protestant half-brother James Stuart (Patrick McGoohan). Elizabeth, whose own reign is shaky (given a strong Catholic presence in her country), is nervous about her Catholic cousin--and made more so by Mary's seeming inability to appreciate the political niceties of the period. Redgrave received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Read more

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Excellent costume movie.
After reviewing several excellent notes at this site, I see little reason to rehashed the plot scenes and all that. In my humble opinon, I found this movie to be well made, well scripted and excellently acted. The two female stars, Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson proves to be at the top of their game. I think Redgrave captured Mary pretty well. Her Mary was a lovestruck woman who think implusively with her heart, rarely with her brain. But there is no doubt that Jackson was born to portaryed Elizabeth and her performance was fantastic as it was when she portaryed Elizabeth in that Masterpiece Theater series, Elizabeth R. Although Jackson was the supporting player in this movie and don't appeared much, her presence dominate the movie.
Can I give it 6 Stars?
Mary Queen of Scots, brings to the screen the story of Mary Stuart, the woman who ruled as queen of Scotland and whose son, James, would be king of England and Scotland.
An excellent portrayal.
This is a wonderfully rich film which contextualises Mary's story from the end of her girlhood marriage into French Nobility through her return to Scotland and a her undoing at the hands of plotters and self serving hangers on.
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ASHAMED!!!
I am a little ashamed that my first review on Amazon wasn't this movie, instead I reviewed King Kong (new remake) - SHAME ON ME!!! This movie is fantastic! I remember watching it as a very young child and was mezmerized by it! It has a story, a creative concept, and a steller cast. The idea at the time was exciting because it was around the time of The Greatest American Hero and has some of the same kind of humor in it.
Great DVD - Disney please re-release it
This is one of those movies that would have been a massive hit if it had had a star in it. However it is still a great movie with fantastic action set pieces and pretty good jokes. If you want to ask Disney to let you know when it's re-released use the link on the Disney DVD website and then follow instructions to be 'emailed when it is available'. (Can't post the link here on Amazon as it's a no no to include web addresses so do a search for Condorman on the Disney DVD site).
this is an awsome movie
i love this movie, my second fav old video.
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Just like "Lucky Chances", the book "Lady Boss" is so much
better than the mini-series.I do like the casting of Kim Delaney as Lucky instead of Nicolette Sheridan.The role just suits Kim better.The mini-series is is entertaining but in my opinion not worth purchasing.Getthe book or wait till it comes on cable again!

Was this suppose to be based on the book?
A good movie wriitten by Jackkie Collins, but HEY COME ON!This followed the book hardly at all.I must admit, Kim Delaney is much more likable than Nicolette Sheridan as Lucky.Bridgette wasn't in this one just likeshe wasn't in the first movie (Lucky/Chances).next time Jackie write amini-series not based on your books..... ... Read more

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(:D)
I'm not a Danielle Steel fan i would rather watch some of the book's turn TV movies ....CHANGES was a good movie i was hook on it its like the brady bunch 20 yrs later in a way with a little more romance..the ending was just sweet for me i'm a sucker for romantic endings....

Good Movie to Watch at Midnight
I caught this movie on the WE channel at midnight.It was a tear-jerking and at times annoying movie. I didn't care so much for the quick resolution of everyone making up, however, the twins at the end was an interesting touch. Typical Danielle Steel based movie. I've seen others.

I'm Glad That It's Finally on DVD!
This movie Changes is based on a book by Danielle Steele. I didn't read the book but I had seen this movie and I'm glad that it's finally on DVD. It's a dramatic romance movie and it stars Cheryl Ladd (Charlie's Angels) and handsome Michael Nouri (Flashdance) and they were both great! ... Read more

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As costume dramas go, this is a passionate and feisty one, keyed by the ever-luminous Vanessa Redgrave in the title role and the sharp-edged Glenda Jackson as her jealous cousin, Queen Elizabeth I (who knew a thing or two about palace intrigue). Mary, who was raised in France as a Catholic, claims the Scottish crown from her mother upon her death. But she runsup against religious prejudice, both from the Protestant Elizabeth (who had encountered anti-Protestant bias before she took the throne) and from Mary's Protestant half-brother James Stuart (Patrick McGoohan). Elizabeth, whose own reign is shaky (given a strong Catholic presence in her country), is nervous about her Catholic cousin--and made more so by Mary's seeming inability to appreciate the political niceties of the period. Redgrave received an Oscar nomination for her performance. Read more

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Excellent costume movie.
After reviewing several excellent notes at this site, I see little reason to rehashed the plot scenes and all that. In my humble opinon, I found this movie to be well made, well scripted and excellently acted. The two female stars, Vanessa Redgrave and Glenda Jackson proves to be at the top of their game. I think Redgrave captured Mary pretty well. Her Mary was a lovestruck woman who think implusively with her heart, rarely with her brain. But there is no doubt that Jackson was born to portaryed Elizabeth and her performance was fantastic as it was when she portaryed Elizabeth in that Masterpiece Theater series, Elizabeth R. Although Jackson was the supporting player in this movie and don't appeared much, her presence dominate the movie.
Can I give it 6 Stars?
Mary Queen of Scots, brings to the screen the story of Mary Stuart, the woman who ruled as queen of Scotland and whose son, James, would be king of England and Scotland.
An excellent portrayal.
This is a wonderfully rich film which contextualises Mary's story from the end of her girlhood marriage into French Nobility through her return to Scotland and a her undoing at the hands of plotters and self serving hangers on.
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A must see!
This movie was the first movie version of Dr.Jekyll & Mr.Hyde that did not make me feel sorry for Dr.Jekyll at the end.The story telling and acting helped to bring forth the directors vision ( or at least what I believe is the directors vision) in showing the progression of Dr.Jekyll slowly becoming Mr.Hyde to the point where the only difference between one or the other is the face they wear.
Wisdom Through Violence
I agree with the other opinions that this version of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale is by far the best adaptation to date.I actually give it 4 and 1/2 stars out of five.I'm still waiting for the film version that sticks strictly to the plot and outline of the original 1885 story.Anyway, the 1968 Dan Curtis production is the closest we have to the story and the most powerful (more than I can say for either the 1932 Frederic March flick or the 1941 Spencer Tracy effort).Jack Palance was tragically passed over for an Emmy and Golden Globe for his superb performance of Jekyll and Hyde.Having read the unabridged edition of Stevenson's tale and after seeing this film I realize (perhaps too late) how the story has always been a metaphor for drug addiction.Stevenson claimed he quickly wrote the story down after having a nightmare but this is hardly your typical Gothic horror tale.It's possible Stevenson never acknowledged the story's underlying genius.Whether we wish to admit it or not, Mr. Hyde exists in all of us and we all have our drug of choice (whether it be food, alcohol,presciption drugs, heroin, sex, religion, etc.) that can bring out the hidden realms of our personality.This is a lesson well taught by this wonderful and under-appreciated film.To paraphrase the words of one of the film's main characters, "If the wisdom of tomorrow is learned through the violence of today, can there really be a tomorrow?"

a Faithful representation of the book
. I first saw this TV presentation back in 1969. Then, a local PBS station, in 1978, rebroadcast this presentation in which I've made a VHS tape of that broadcast. Now, after searching, this broadcast is available on DVD.
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Saw it on TV
I missed the beginning, but I saw most of the movie. And from what I saw, it was great. It seemed more like a regular movie than an actual documentary. The acting and stuff was really good, I think so anyway. I definetely think you should see it!

The Oksana Baiul Story
This movie is FANTASTIC - it has you crying with joy one minute and crying with sadness the next.Read more

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ASHAMED!!!
I am a little ashamed that my first review on Amazon wasn't this movie, instead I reviewed King Kong (new remake) - SHAME ON ME!!! This movie is fantastic! I remember watching it as a very young child and was mezmerized by it! It has a story, a creative concept, and a steller cast. The idea at the time was exciting because it was around the time of The Greatest American Hero and has some of the same kind of humor in it.
Great DVD - Disney please re-release it
This is one of those movies that would have been a massive hit if it had had a star in it. However it is still a great movie with fantastic action set pieces and pretty good jokes. If you want to ask Disney to let you know when it's re-released use the link on the Disney DVD website and then follow instructions to be 'emailed when it is available'. (Can't post the link here on Amazon as it's a no no to include web addresses so do a search for Condorman on the Disney DVD site).
this is an awsome movie
i love this movie, my second fav old video.
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Sad, but realistic
In early 1900s Yorkshire, England, three young children liberate a group of Shetland ponies that are being mistreated in the coal mines and whose reward for all their hard work is the glue factory. One pony in particular, dark-blinded Flash, is especially beloved by the kids. They get the miners behind their cause, and the whole town is turned upside down in the melee. The ending is quite sad, but that's the stuff of which Disney classics are made (Old Yeller, anyone?).
This was the most depressing movie I've ever seen!
I first saw this movie when I was about 40 years old.Thankfully, I was watching it alone because I cried so hard at the end.Whenever I tell someone about the movie, it was so SAD that I could start crying just explaining what the movie was about.It was really good until the end and the ending was so disturbing, I would never watch it again!

asurprising little gem
Its odd how the most underated films can really surprise you. I saw this film for the first time recently, and I regret now not seeing it as a child, I had put off seeing it for such a long time. I did not expect to get too involved about the welfare of a few pit ponies; but honestly the film; inc story; performances and attention to detail are so well done that it almost has a timeless quality about it. Modest as it is;be warned the happy ending only comes with a rather surprising price unexpected for disney in the 70s. Rosemary Anne Sisson,wrote the screenplay also penned 'Ride a Wild Pony' for disney which came out around the same time; also recommended as a companion to this film, hopefully one day that film will be released as well. ... Read more

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Hard to find rowing film
Films on rowing are hard to find. This film is a great testament to the hard work it takes to excell at a difficult sport and is quite inspirational!This is a true story of courage and grit. Anyone who likes rowing will enjoy this film.

ENTERTAINING BIOPIC...
This 1986 film features a very young, buff and brawny, athletic Nicholas Cage in the role of crude Canadian backwoods bootlegger, Ned Hanlan, who turned into a legendary world class rower. Discovered by an amateur oarsman and self styled entrepreneur named Bill (David Naughton), Ned, using a new style of boat with a sliding seat, is propelled to fame when he wins a race in Philadelphia against a heavily favored contender. His win was a total upset, bringing Ned under the scrutiny of a rich man's betting syndicate, headed by a wealthy man named Knox (Christopher Plummer). NOT BAD
NOT TOO BAD OK CAGE MOVIE,I DONT REALLY LIKE JOCK MOVIE'S YOU KNOW THE SAME OLD MR. JOCK MUST OVERCOME ODDS AND WORK HARD TO COME OUT ON TOP IN THE END WORTH RENTING I WOULDNT BUY IT UNLESS YOU LIKE JOCK MOVIES. ... Read more

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Worst Theme Song Ever!
This movie had a lot of potential. It could have been a fun adventure, but someone really blew it! The most obvious and glaring problem with this movie is the ridiculously poor theme song. I've heard a lot of annoying theme songs, but this one is so bad that I just can't fathom how anyone could have allowed it in the movie. The other main flaw has to do with casting. The actors playing the kids do a good job and the actors playing the Japanese soldiers do a good job, but the two leads just don't cut it. It may be poor acting, bad script writing, or bad directing, but something just doesn't click when the two lead actors engage in any kind of dialogue. Every word they say comes across as awkward and unnatural. All that being said, the kids and the actors playing the Japanese soldiers do come through with strong performances, it's just too bad that the two leads couldn't support their efforts a little more. Actually, the director should have just focused more on the kids and left the adults in the background. This movie really deserves to be remade (or if there is enough extra footage, re-edited!). It was a great idea that just wasn't executed to its full potential!

Great Family Movie
There are a number of new movies that are great for a family - but this is an old and timeless classic! Great movie!

Good, but not great
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark is about two strangers, two young children,and animals on a plane that crashes. They all end up on a remote island. The movie is good for family fun, but is a little unrealistic and is very predictable. It is unrealistic in the shark scene because the shark was moving too slowly and the water was too shallow. Also, the storm scene did not show the damage that it should have shown. Noah's Ark was predictable by the "boy - meets - girl - falls - in - love - and - marries" scene. In addition, nothing really bad happens. The movie is good to show how families come together and work together. Great for a Saturday afternoon, or a classroom. ... Read more

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Sad, but realistic
In early 1900s Yorkshire, England, three young children liberate a group of Shetland ponies that are being mistreated in the coal mines and whose reward for all their hard work is the glue factory. One pony in particular, dark-blinded Flash, is especially beloved by the kids. They get the miners behind their cause, and the whole town is turned upside down in the melee. The ending is quite sad, but that's the stuff of which Disney classics are made (Old Yeller, anyone?).
This was the most depressing movie I've ever seen!
I first saw this movie when I was about 40 years old.Thankfully, I was watching it alone because I cried so hard at the end.Whenever I tell someone about the movie, it was so SAD that I could start crying just explaining what the movie was about.It was really good until the end and the ending was so disturbing, I would never watch it again!

asurprising little gem
Its odd how the most underated films can really surprise you. I saw this film for the first time recently, and I regret now not seeing it as a child, I had put off seeing it for such a long time. I did not expect to get too involved about the welfare of a few pit ponies; but honestly the film; inc story; performances and attention to detail are so well done that it almost has a timeless quality about it. Modest as it is;be warned the happy ending only comes with a rather surprising price unexpected for disney in the 70s. Rosemary Anne Sisson,wrote the screenplay also penned 'Ride a Wild Pony' for disney which came out around the same time; also recommended as a companion to this film, hopefully one day that film will be released as well. ... Read more

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Nicely Done!!
This is the true story of reknowned heiress Barbara Hutton who was filthy rich but miserable especially in love.It's a must see!!! ... Read more

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Finally on DVD
I saw this movie many years ago and have been waiting for it to come to DVD.This story is especially relevant today, as the country hears more and more about terrorist cells within our midst.It was interesting to see how an everyday Joe trains (Hollywood style) to become an assassin and to follow the action as he avenges his sweetheart's death.

Typical Anti-American NONSENSE
Typical freaking Hollywood anti-american nonsense!
Flawed but engrossing thriller
John Savage plays Charles Heller ,a cryptographer in the employ of the CIA ,whose girlfriend is killed by Munich based terrorists .He demands that his employers exact retribution on the low lives responsible .They refuse and in retaliation he threatens to expose the Agency's covert activities unless they train him to carry out his own vengeance .
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Worst Theme Song Ever!
This movie had a lot of potential. It could have been a fun adventure, but someone really blew it! The most obvious and glaring problem with this movie is the ridiculously poor theme song. I've heard a lot of annoying theme songs, but this one is so bad that I just can't fathom how anyone could have allowed it in the movie. The other main flaw has to do with casting. The actors playing the kids do a good job and the actors playing the Japanese soldiers do a good job, but the two leads just don't cut it. It may be poor acting, bad script writing, or bad directing, but something just doesn't click when the two lead actors engage in any kind of dialogue. Every word they say comes across as awkward and unnatural. All that being said, the kids and the actors playing the Japanese soldiers do come through with strong performances, it's just too bad that the two leads couldn't support their efforts a little more. Actually, the director should have just focused more on the kids and left the adults in the background. This movie really deserves to be remade (or if there is enough extra footage, re-edited!). It was a great idea that just wasn't executed to its full potential!

Great Family Movie
There are a number of new movies that are great for a family - but this is an old and timeless classic! Great movie!

Good, but not great
The Last Flight of Noah's Ark is about two strangers, two young children,and animals on a plane that crashes. They all end up on a remote island. The movie is good for family fun, but is a little unrealistic and is very predictable. It is unrealistic in the shark scene because the shark was moving too slowly and the water was too shallow. Also, the storm scene did not show the damage that it should have shown. Noah's Ark was predictable by the "boy - meets - girl - falls - in - love - and - marries" scene. In addition, nothing really bad happens. The movie is good to show how families come together and work together. Great for a Saturday afternoon, or a classroom. ... Read more

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