Topic: What Movies I Been Watching

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The Apple Dumpling Gang: Special Edition (1975/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Norman Tokar Writing: Jack M. Bickham (Original Material By), Don Tait (Screenwriter) Length: 100 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English

Stars:
Tim Conway as Gangster Amos Tucker
Don Knotts as Gangster Theodore Ogelvie
Harry Morgan as Sherriff Homer McCoy
John McGiver (1913) as Banker Leonard Sharpe
Bill Bixby as Mr. Russel Donovan

Plot:
Head for cover! Don Knotts and Tim Conway are Wild West outlaws who can't hit the broad side of a barn – but never miss when it comes to rounding up laughs!

The hilarity begins when a roving bachelor (Bill Bixby) inherits three young orphans and a wealth of problems. When the youngsters stumble upon a huge golden nugget, they must fend off the greedy townspeople. So the kids join forces with the bumbling outlaws to stage a robbery of the gold. Little do they know a surly gang of sharpshooters plans to beat them to the draw!

If you're aiming for fun, saddle up and head out with The Apple Dumpling Gang!

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• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Production Notes
• Closed Captioned
• THX
• Cartoon: Two Gun Goofy

My Thoughts:

This was a fun watch... Haven't seen it since I was a kid. I of course got a kick out of the characters played by Don Knotts and Tim Conway. But the rest of the cast was good too. A nicer blast from the past. Looking forward to watching some more of the films I remember from the "Wonderful World of Disney" line-up.

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Race to Witch Mountain (2009/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Buena Vista Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Andy Fickman Writing: Alexander Key (Original Material By), Matt Lopez (Screenwriter), Mark Bomback (Screenwriter), Matt Lopez (Story By) Length: 98 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Cantonese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: Bahasa, Chinese, English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Other

Stars:
Dwayne Johnson (1972) as Jack Bruno
AnnaSophia Robb as Sara
Alexander Ludwig as Seth
Carla Gugino as Dr. Alex Friedman
Ciarán Hinds as Burke

Plot:
Enjoy the ultimate Race To Witch Mountain experience anytime, anywhere with this Blu-ray™ and DVD Combo Pack. On Blu-ray, Disney's fun family action-adventure is turbocharged with spectacular picture and sound.

Fasten your seat belts for the thrill ride of your life in Disney's Race To Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne Johnson. Jack Bruno (Johnson), a Las Vegas cabdriver struggling to stay on the right path, gets an out-of-this-world incentive when two aliens, disguised as teenagers, suddenly appear in his taxi. In a race against government agents, an alien hunter and time itself, Jack must help the children recover their lost spaceship so they can return home and save their planet and ours. Breathtaking chases, close calls and special effects make this an action-adventure the whole family will enjoy – especially in Blu-ray High Definition.

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• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers
• Digital Copy
• D-BOX

My Thoughts:

This is a fun film and a nice updated version. It actually made me want to watch the original films from when I was a kid... not to mention many other classic Walt Disney films back from the '70s. This remake does what every remake should do... bring interest back to the original films.

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Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li: Unleashed and Unrated (2009/United States) Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak Writing: Justin Marks (Screenwriter) Length: 97 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Kristin Kreuk as Chun-Li
Chris Klein as Charlie Nash
Neal McDonough as Bison / Vega (Japan)
Robin Shou as Gen
Moon Bloodgood as Det. Maya Sunee

Plot:
Brace yourself for the hard-hitting and high-flying excitement of Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, including an all-new unrated cut! Based on the wildly popular Street Fighter video game series, this powerful martial arts adventure explores the origins of the Street Fighter universe through Chun-Li (Kristin Kreuk), who avenges her father's death at the hands of Bison (Neal McDonough) and his evil Shadaloo Empire. Now the stage is set, the challenge is clear, the legend will be forged...but who will prevail? Round One. Fight!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Storyboard Comparisons
• Digital Copy

My Thoughts:

After watching this film I couldn't decide if I wanted to give this film a 3.5 or a 4 star rating as I enjoyed it so much. I really liked the story line but I also liked the fact that there is several familiar faces in it. There is Michael Clarke Duncan, Neal McDonough and of course Kristin Kreuk of Smallville fame in the lead role. This is the first role I seen Kristin Kreuk in that I didn't automatically think "hey, it's Lana!" Which says to me she did a good job in it. Either way, definitely a good and fun film well worth the time put in to watch it.

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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981/United States) Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Steven Spielberg Writing: Lawrence Kasdan (Screenwriter), George Lucas (Story By), Philip Kaufman (Story By) Length: 115 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Stars:
Harrison Ford (1942) as Indy
Karen Allen as Marion
Paul Freeman (1943) as Belloq
Ronald Lacey as Toht
John Rhys-Davies as Sallah

Plot:
From the award-winning duo of Steven Spielberg and George Lucas, experience every heart-pounding thrill like never before with Indiana Jones®: The Complete Adventures on Blu-ray! For the first time ever, all four unforgettable films are offered together on Blu-ray, featuring brilliant high definition picture quality and 5.1 audio presentation. This five-disc collection boasts fully color-corrected digital master versions of The Temple of Doom and The Last Crusade and the highly anticipated frame-by-frame full restoration of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Dive into the adventures and spectacular action of the Academy Award®-winning* Indiana Jones series with hours of special features including new content created exclusively for this release. Only one name defines the ultimate hero... only one format delivers the ultimate experience!

*Raiders of the Lost Ark: Best Visual Effects; Best Art Direction; Best Film Editing; Best Sound; and Special Achievement Award - Sound Effects Editing; 1981. Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: Best Visual Effects, 1984. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade: Best Sound Effects Editing, 1989.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• THX

My Thoughts:

I remember the first time I ever seen this. I was in my early to mid teens... and one of the teachers I had showed this film on the last day of school. And while I enjoyed it on that first viewing... watching it as an adult with a new perspective and more refined taste in film I get much more enjoyment from it. Great cast, wonderful visuals and non-stop adventure. Well worth the time put in to watch it.

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13 Frightened Girls (1963/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Mill Creek Entertainment, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) Director: William Castle Writing: Robert Dillon (Screenwriter), Otis L. Guernsey, Jr. [Otis L. Guernsey Jr.] (Story By) Length: 88 min. Video: Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono Subtitles:

Stars:
Murray Hamilton as Wally Sanders
Joyce Taylor as Soldier
Hugh Marlowe as John Hull
Khigh Dhiegh as Kang
Charlie Briggs as Mike

Plot:
The girls of a Swiss boarding school have one thing in common they are all daughters of diplomats. One in particular finds out that she has a knack for espionage, and uncovers the murder of a Russian diplomat. Now she must escape using her girlish wiles.

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My Thoughts:

This turned out to be an interesting film. Though it did start out a bit on the slow side. It did build up to keep my interest. I must say this is different then any other William Castle film I have seen before. Worth the time put in to watch it. But I am not sure how much re-watch value it has.

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The Adventures of Tintin (2011/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Steven Spielberg Writing: Hergé (Original Material By), Steven Moffat (Screenwriter), Edgar Wright (Screenwriter), Joe Cornish (Screenwriter) Length: 107 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen :1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Jamie Bell (1986) as Tintin (voice)
Andy Serkis as Captain Haddock / Sir Frances Haddock (voice)
Daniel Craig as Sakharine / Red Rackham (voice)
Nick Frost as Thomson (voice)
Simon Pegg as Thompson (voice)

Plot:
From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg* and Peter Jackson** comes the epic adventures of Tintin. Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune–but also an ancient curse–Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey that critics are calling "fun for the whole family."†

*Best Director: Saving Private Ryan, 1998; Best Director and Best Pictures: Schindler's List, 1993. **Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, 2003. †David Plummer, Windy City LIVE! (ABC 7 Chicago).

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

The animation/visuals on this film is outstanding... among the very best I have ever seen. The story line is very good. It kept me entertained throughout with ease. The problem I had with this film? I never cared for the characters. Not in the old animated TV series and not in this film. With that said I do consider this film to be above average and well worth checking out at least once.

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Bambi: The Walt Disney Signature Collection (1942/United States) Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) Director: David Hand [David D. Hand] Writing: Felix Salten (Story By), Larry Morey (Screenwriter), George Stallings (Developed By), Melvin Shaw (Developed By), Carl Fallberg (Developed By), Chuck Couch (Developed By), Ralph Wright (Developed By) Length: 70 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD High Resolution: 7.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Hardie Hunter Albright as Bambi (adolescent) (uncredited, voice)
Stanley Alexander as Flower (young) (uncredited, voice)
Bobette Audrey as Additional Voice (uncredited, voice)
Peter Behn as Thumper (young) (uncredited, voice)
Thelma Boardman as Mrs. Quail (uncredited, voice)

Plot:
A timeless classic that has been loved for generations, Bambi now joins the Walt Disney Signature Collection in this celebrated anniversary edition.

In this life-changing adventure, Bambi sets off with his best friends Thumper and Flower to explore the wonders and challenges of the woods – and fulfill his destiny as prince of the forest. Full of humor and heart, and featuring awe-inspiring animation, Bambi remains a family favorite – now on Digital HD with new behind-the-scenes special features.

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My Thoughts:

What can I say about this one? 15 minutes in and I am like where is the hunter? I am in cuteness overload here. Forget the mother... Shoot Bambi! Just too much cuteness. This film is just not made for the adult male. I will say it did improve for me some about the half way point on. This is not one I see myself watching often.

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North by Northwest (1959/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Warner Home Video (United States) Director: Alfred Hitchcock (1899) Writing: Ernest Lehman (Writer) Length: 136 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Music Only: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Cary Grant as Roger O. Thornhill/George Kaplan
Eva Marie Saint as Eve Kendall
James Mason (1909) as Phillip Vandamm
Jessie Royce Landis as Clara Thornhill
Leo G. Carroll as The Professor

Plot:
Cary Grant teams with director Alfred Hitchcock for the fourth and final time in this superlative espionage caper judged one of the American Film Institute's Top-100 American Films and spruced up with a new digital transfer and remixed Dolby Digital Stereo. He plays a Manhattan advertising executive plunged into a realm of spy (James Mason) and counterspy (Eva Marie Saint) and variously abducted, framed for murder, chased and in another signature set piece, crop-dusted. He also holds on for dear life from the facial features of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore (backlot sets were used). But don't expect the Master of Suspense to leave star or audience hanging.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Production Notes
• Closed Captioned
• TV Spot

My Thoughts:

What can I say? Wow! I really enjoyed this film. It has a great cast. It has an intriguing story. And it is directed by the great Alfred Hitchcock. While the film is a little on the long side... this is something you don't notice while watching. It felt like the time went by so fast. This one is a definite must see film.

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Seabiscuit: Universal 100th Anniversary (2003/United States) Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Gary Ross Writing: Gary Ross (Screenwriter), Laura Hillenbrand (Original Material By) Length: 140 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
David McCullough as Narrator (voice)
Jeff Bridges as Charles Howard
Paul Vincent O'Connor as Bicycle Supervisor
Chris Cooper as Tom Smith
Michael Ensign as Steamer Owner

Plot:
A great American story from Academy Award®-nominated filmaker Gary Ross, Seabiscuit stars Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges and Chris Cooper. Based on the inspiring true story of three men – a jockey, a trainer and a businessman – and the undersized racehorse who took the entire nation on the ride of lifetime. This breathtaking film achivement is "a must-see moviegoing experience" (Chicago Sun-Times) and "a flat-out great movie!" (Larry King Live, CNN)

Extras:

• Audio Commentary
• Featurettes

My Thoughts:

This is the first time I ever seen Toby Mcguire in anything other then Spider-Man.... so for most of the movie I was seeing Peter Parker on horseback. But other then that this is a very good movie. A feel good movie that puts you through a few emotions. I think the entire cast did a great job with this one. While it is a rather long film it is well worth the time put in to watch it. Definitely recommended.

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Freejack (1992/United States) Warner Home Video (United States) Director: Geoff Murphy Writing: Robert Sheckley (Original Material By), Steven Pressfield (Screenwriter), Ronald Shusett (Screenwriter), Dan Gilroy (Screenwriter), Steven Pressfield (Story By), Ronald Shusett (Story By) Length: 109 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.30:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Emilio Estevez as Alex Furlong
Mick Jagger as Vacendak
Rene Russo as Julie Redlund
Anthony Hopkins as McCandless
Jonathan Banks as Michelette

Plot:
Bounty hunters from the future raid the present to provide new bodies for the super rich in the all-out, pedal-to-the-metal sci-fi thriller Freejack, directed by Geoff Murphy (Young Guns) and sparked by the imagination of Alien and Total Recall veteran Ronald Shusett.

Emilio Estevez, Mick Jagger, Anthony Hopkins and Rene Russo star, keeping pace with the scenic, supersonic excitement. Prior to a crash, race car driver Alex Furlong (Estevez) is snatched from his cockpit and hurled into the futureworld of 2009. He's dead. And running for his life. He's a "freejack," a stranger in the strangest of lands. And a relentless "bonejacker" (Jagger) can collect millions bringing him in.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Production Notes
• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

Watching this one I am not sure if I seen it before or not. Some parts of it looked very familiar to me.... where others did not. I heard this film has a reputation of being bad. I just don't see how. I thought it had a good story... some great action... and a lot of big names. Felt like it was done well to me. Even if it was a little on the predictable side. I think it is definitely worth the time put in to watch it.

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Gone (2012/United States) Summit Entertainment (United States) Director: Heitor Dhalia Writing: Allison Burnett (Writer) Length: 95 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Amanda Seyfried as Jill
Daniel Sunjata as Powers
Jennifer Carpenter as Sharon Ames
Sebastian Stan as Billy
Wes Bentley as Peter Hood

Plot:
Amanda Seyfried (In Time, Red Riding Hood) stars in this intense thriller about a desperate young woman who is forced to go on the hunt alone for a maniacal serial killer who she believes has kidnapped her younger sister.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• BD-Live

My Thoughts:

I found this to be a good suspense thriller. It has a good cast with a few familiar faces. The story line draws you in easily. I especially liked the way they chose to end this film. This is one I feel comfortable recommending.

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Salt: Deluxe Unrated Edition (2010/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Phillip Noyce Writing: Kurt Wimmer (Writer) Length: 104 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Commentary

Stars:
Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt
Liev Schreiber as Ted Winter
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Peabody
Daniel Olbrychski as Orlov
August Diehl as Mike Krause

Plot:
Evelyn Salt, a trusted and loyal CIA operative, goes on the run when a Russian defector convinces her superiors that she's a double agent sent to assassinate the President of the United States. As the intense manhunt heats up, Salt uses her skills as a covert operative to elude capture and uncovers a secret so powerful it could change the course of world history. Angelina Jolie stars in this action-packed thriller that will keep you guessing until the end.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• Interviews
• Picture-in-picture
• BD-Live
• MovieIQ
• Theatrical and 2 Unrated Extended Cuts

My Thoughts:

While this film is loaded with a lot of really good action, it really didn't have much more then that. The story line started out good and interesting. I thought it was going to keep my interest with ease. Unfortunately about half way through the story lost something for me... and I started watching the clock and wondering when the film would finally end. What I guess I am saying... this film has great action sequences but it needs a better story to back it up.

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Marathon Man: Widescreen Collection (1976/United States) Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) Director: John Schlesinger Writing: William Goldman (Screenwriter), William Goldman (Original Material By) Length: 125 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles: English

Stars:
Dustin Hoffman as Babe
Laurence Olivier as Szell
Roy Scheider as Doc
William Devane as Janeway
Marthe Keller as Elsa

Plot:
From William Goldman's best-selling novel comes one of the most daring and affecting thrillers ever brought to the screen. Oscar® winner Dustin Hoffman (Rainman) plays the likeable graduate student and marathon runner of the title, unwillingly trapped in a killing game of intrigue involving a Nazi fugitive, Christian Szell. Laurence Olivier received an Academy Award® nomination for his chilling portrayal of the sadistic Szell, who turns dental instruments into tools of torture with dispassionate ease. Directed by John Schlesinger and featuring an all-star cast, Marathon Man moves with nail-biting suspense to its thrilling, fever-pitched conclusion. Co-starring Roy Scheider and William Devane.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Featurettes
• Production Notes
• Closed Captioned
• Rehearsal Footage

My Thoughts:

This is a film that people have been telling me for years that I have to see it... but for some reason... even though I have it in my collection... I have been putting it off and putting it off. I am not even sure why. While I did enjoy this one... I was really expecting more from it. I found it to be a little on the slow side for my taste. And while there was some good cast here... I found it hard to really care about the characters. I don't know... maybe I wasn't in the right mood for it and I will like it more on another viewing.

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Marley & Me: The Puppy Years (2011/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | (United States) Director: Michael Damian Writing: Janeen Damian (Writer), Michael Damian (Writer), John Grogan (Original Material By) Length: 86 min. Video: Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Travis Turner as Bodi Grogan
Donnelly Rhodes as Fred Grogan
Alex Zahara as Hans Von Weiselberger
Geoff Gustafson as Henkle
Sydney Imbeau as Kaycee

Plot:
Marley is back for more tail-wagging fun, and this time he speaks! That's right, "the world's worst dog" has a frisky voice and an attitude to match. Join Marley for his mischievous puppy years, as he and his summer pal, Bodi Grogan, wreak havoc on a neighborhood dog contest. Marley outwits Dobermans, Shepherds and Collies, while stealing hearts in his own unique and lovable way. Get your paws on MARLEY & ME: THE PUPPY YEARS and getch big laughs for the whole family!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes

My Thoughts:

I found this one to be a right cute film. While it is definitely geared more to the younger teen crowd I found it to entertain. There is a few decent chuckles in it. I definitely can think of worse ways to waste an hour and a half. If you like shows like buddies movies then this one won't disappoint.

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War for the Planet of the Apes (2017/United States) Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Writing: Length: 140 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Commentary

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In this thrilling, climactic chapter in the Planet of the Apes saga, Caesar (ANDY SERKIS) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel (WOODY HARRELSON). But after suffering unimaginable losses, Caesar resolves to avenge his kind, pitting him against the Colonel for a final showdown that will determine the future of the planet!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Gallery
• Digital Copy

My Thoughts:

Going into this one I expected pure action. But it does also have a decent story line to it as well. But what this film does have going for itself is all the fantastic visuals. And I am not just talking the special effects... which were great... but all the visuals. The design of the apes... the wonderful background imagery... there is a really great shot of an explosion (you will know it when you see it) that looks just amazing. Over all, the film is well worth the time put in to watch it. I would definitely recommend it.

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