This Is Me...Then
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Between her first and second albums, Jennifer Lopez moved from sharp hip-hop to a slicker sound that captured the sass and heat of the streets, thanks mainly to the production acumen of her erstwhile boyfriend Sean "Puffy" Combs. On her third album, This Is Me ... Then, Lopez shows she's just as facile as her ex in changing names as well as musical personas. She abandons the impish J-Lo moniker for a more benign, and less interesting, Jenny, who makes an appearance on "Jenny from the Block." Here, Lopez insists she is still the same down-to-earth girl who emerged from the Bronx a decade before mega-stardom hit: "I used to have a little/ Now I have a lot," she chirps before cautioning, "Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got/ I'm still Jenny from the block." The claim stretches credibility given her well-documented status as a diva, but "Jenny" shows more pizzazz and humor on the album than anything else, except for her saucy duet with LL Cool J on "All I Have." Elsewhere, the album--which includes nine songs cowritten by Lopez--serves up a recycled paean to '70s soul, an anemic cover of Carly Simon's vituperative "You Belong to Me," and cloying ballads inspired by her new fiancé, actor Ben Affleck. Lopez dedicated the disc to the actor and includes a far-too-personal and gooey love song to him titled "Dear Ben." In it, she declares: "You'll always be my lust, my love, my man, my child, my friend and my king." There's plenty of love here, but what's missing is the verve and crackle of Lopez's earlier stuff. --Jaan Uhelszki ... Read more

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she does not deserve a grammy
j lo is one of the worst singers i have ever heard of.she can neither sing nor act.this is one crappy album filled with retarded songs like dear ben(UGHHH) AND JENNY FROM THE BLOCK(YUCK).DONT PATRONISE THIS FUR HAG.avoid all her albums and movies.get the piper at the gates of dawn from pink floyd instead.minus one billion stars.

It's Grammy time!
Jennifer's third non-remix album is an example of musical maturity and amazing depth. The beats are hot and the lyrics reveal the depth and stability of this accomplished 35 year old woman. Jennifer Lopez is so brilliant, I don't quite understand why she doesn't have a Grammy yet. Maybe next year she'll get one. In any case, this album is amazing, especially that song "Jenny From the Block," which shows that's she's really just a down to earth Latina from the Bronx. A simple girl with simple needs. And that song "Dear Ben," which she dedicated to her excludive sweetheart, is one of the greatest love songs I can imagine. Buy this album and be prepared to have your world rocked.

the worst CD yet by j lo
that jenny from the block song is a just a looped sample of a song I heard in the clubs in the late 90's, and the video is an attention seeking gesture with her jumping around topless and having ben rubbing her (...). No wonder she got so much attention for the whole bennifer thing. If you want to check out j lo at her best despite her weak voice, but good dancing and acting skills, get the J LO CD, and check out the movies Selena and The Wedding Planner ... Read more

Asin: B00006RIO8
Subjects:  1. Club/Dance    2. Dance-Pop    3. Latin Pop    4. Pop    5. Pop Vocals    6. Urban   

J.Lo [Bonus Track]
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Audio CD (24 July, 2001)
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can't she choose between spanish and r&b?
I love the singles that were released and became hits, those are catchy dance numbers with hypnotizing beats and great melodies and harmonies, that one almost forgets that j lo doesn't have much of a voice. But what I don't get is why people are calling her music latin music when she is not even representative of the great latin music out there. And most of her singles happen to be R&B and very few on the CD's have that latin flavour to it, Aint It Funny in it's originality was perfect and then she made it hip hop and it wasn't even as good as the ja rule mix of I'm Real. Makes you kind of wonder whether she's trying to be something she's not to make money doesn't it? Anyways check out this album if you want, but the only good singles are the ones that were released. If you want to check out j lo at her best, get the selena movie.

J.Lo
I really enjoyed this Jennifer Lopez album. For those of you who like Jennifer Lopez you guys are off the hook and for those of you who don't like Jennifer Lopez you should like her. In general, this is a pretty good album and I would recommend it to any Jennifer fan.

Great album!
I really enjoyed this album.Not as good as On the 6, but still nice.Jennifer's voice sounds wonderful here!She may not be a Whitney Houston, but i think she sounds better than Britney Spears(who is a good perfomer as well). ... Read more

Asin: B00005N83M
Sales Rank: 9542
Subjects:  1. Club/Dance    2. Dance-Pop    3. Latin Pop    4. Pop    5. Pop Vocals    6. Urban   

Let Go
by Arista
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Audio CD (04 June, 2002)
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Self-professed skate punk Avril Lavigne sings that she'd "rather be anything but ordinary" on her debut. While the fact that she had a record deal by the age of 16 separates her from the pack, too often Let Go's lyrical shortcomings drag the teenager's musically impressive recording entrée into the realm of the typical. The catchy choruses of Go are substantial, though, thanks to Lavigne's riff-driven melodies and powerful vocals, which at times adopt the unorthodox intonation quirks of fellow Canadian Alanis Morrissette. The nuanced, dynamic "Losing Grip," "My World" (which perfectly captures the ennui of suburbia), and the buoyant power-pop blast "Sk8er Boi" are the collection's highlights. But Lavigne's honest yet awkward words weigh down the likes of "Mobile," "I'm with You," and "Naked." "Nobody's Fool," which displays her Pink-like take-me-as-I-am credo, hints that someday Lavigne's lyrics will match the strength of her music. --Annie Zaleski ... Read more

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Check This Out Too!
I am a huge fan of catchy melodic girl rock/pop. If you enjoy this album then I strongly recommend that you check out the following:
1) Jalopy Go Far by Zolof The Rock and Roll Destroyer
2) Ready 2 Pop by Miss Mary
3) An Illustrated History by Puffyamiyumi

loud, somewhat anoying, no where near punk. . . but . . . .
I have to admite, i use to be a huge fan of Avril Lavigne.(aren't all pre-teen/teenage girls??) i bought this CD about 3 years ago. I loved it at first, but then i started to get really bored of it...and i mean really bored of it. Before you even think about buying it, here's some things that you need to watch out for:
~` It's loud; girl pop/rock music.
~` it can get VERY anoying (especially 'sk8ter boi)
~` don't listen to what people are saying; AVRIL ISN'T PUNK!!
Some good things about it are:
~` It has a few different styles of music (pop, rock, a few country songs)
~` It's 'in'.
~` the songs are original.
~` Avril writes whatever she wants to.

All 'n' all, it's an "OK" CD. Avril Lavigne's second CD, "Under My Skin", is alot better.

great album!
ok im not under 13 im just using this cuz its easier...

to all the people who are reviewing below saying 'i can't believe all of you think avril is punk! avril is not punk she's a poser!' barely anyone on this review thing is saying that shes 'sooo punk rock'... and i certainly don't think she is. to me avril is definately a pop artist, but some of her songs have edge... but i know for a fact she's not punk rock.
anways about let go... i remember when this album came out i loved it. it was in my CD player constantly and i practically wore it out... even the CD case got wrecked cuz i would take it everywhere. I think all of the songs on Let Go are catchy and meaningful... except Sk8er Boi, which does have some pretty corny lyrics, but if I'm in the right mood the music can be a bit catchy. there's no denying that the best songs are in the middle and near the end, except for losing grip... love that song.
At the time when this album came out, the pop world was full of people just selling their bodies and not their music, and I think that avril kind of changed that, except I find it a little sad now in days that people in record companies saw her success and decided to mimick it in every upcoming artist possible (for example... ashlee simpson).
This album is truly great, and I really hope Avril sticks around for awhile and makes a 3rd album that can compare to Let Go and Under My Skin. ... Read more

Asin: B000066NW0
Subjects:  1. Adult Alternative Pop/Rock    2. Pop    3. Post-Grunge    4. Rock    5. Teen Pop   

The Order
Director: Brian Helgeland
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Writer-director Brian Helgeland tried something different with The Order, and surely that counts for something. This brooding supernatural thriller was immediately dismissed by critics, and it's easy to see why it flopped: it's full of solemn, quasi-religious ruminations, it's murky in both visual and thematic content, and it demands the viewer's focused attention, which amounts to pissing in the shallow pool of big-studio filmmaking. And yet those qualities also give The Order some modest cult potential, as it tells the story of Alex (Heath Ledger, star of Helgeland's A Knight's Tale), a rebellious priest from an arcane fringe of Catholicism, who investigates the death of his excommunicated mentor and discovers the existence of a modern day "sin eater," capable of cleansing souls of evil, who has chosen Alex as his would-be successor. A troubled love interest (Knight's Tale costar Shannyn Sossamon) and an evil cardinal (Peter Weller) offer hope and damnation, respectively, but it's up to individual viewers to decide if The Order offers anything of lasting interest. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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A great movie, a sequal or a book would be nice.
First, if you are uninterested in religion as a background for a movie you would not enjoy this movie. That is the only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. With that said, you do not have to be religious to like this movie. I am not religious, but I loved the movie because I enjoy movies if they are well made with a setting of religion in the background. I would classify this movie more of a mystery/conspiricy than horror. The actors play this movie wonderfully, and the settings look like they are on site, not some hollywood studio. The only complaint would be that there is much more traffic/people in Rome in real life. Other than that, is was visually enjoyable.
The story itself has more than one twist and turn. All of which gave you a sense of learning from the start of the moive. It gave you a feel like you were part of the inside of the catholic machine, not a viewer from the outside. This was really well done. I highly reccomend this film. I wish there was a book to this to go even more indepth, or a line of sequals to it. Sorry if this review was a bit general, but that was on purpose to avoid any spoilers for those who have not watched it yet.

A very dark and supernatural thriller.
I bought this DVD about seven months ago along with AMADEUS. I watched it with my dad alost three time I think it was. The thing is that we liked it very much. A great supernatural thriller with a great cast and performances. To be honest, by the theatrical trailer I've seen on the movies, I thought this was going to be very scary like THE SIXTH SENSE. But even though it didn't freak me out, I enjoyed it. There are very strange dialogues int the movie. There is very little action and horror, but very interesting overall. I suggest you rent it so you could watch a great thriller (not horror) movie.

Religious Thriller?
I enjoy intelligent thrillers, even those that move forward slowly and carefully. For example, I thought "The Game" with Michael Douglas was one of the best of this type of movie. I thought this movie had the potential of being in the same class as "The Game," but I was disappointed.

Part of the problem is the story itself. Alex Bernier (Heath Ledger) is a young priest investigating the apparent suicide of his mentor. It is important to the story to realize that all the principal characters are Catholic. While suicide is a sin in all religions, in the Catholic faith it is perhaps the worst sin of all because it can never be forgiven and prevents that person from being buried in hallowed ground. Alex struggles to believe that his mentor could have committed suicide and sets out to understand why or to prove that he did not commit suicide.

The movie plods along, paced by Alex's thoughts and his interaction with William Eden (Benno Fürmann) and Mara Sinclair (Shannyn Sossamon), along with several other characters, including Peter Weller in one his most unusual roles. The problem with the pacing is that the core issues in this movie are the shock of "sin eating," a pagan practice that dates back hundreds of years, and corruption with the church. Perhaps Catholics might be shocked that sin eating might still exist, but Protestants are going to yawn and say "so what?" Further, with the significant on-going publicity regarding a variety of crimes committed by various priests and the ensuing cover up by the Catholic Church, political corruption within the Church and the possibility that some of the most important members of the church might be other than they seem just isn't all that shocking. This movie should have been made twenty years ago when it might have had more of an effect.

The actors here are not at fault. The acting throughout is quite good. I was very impressed by all the principal characters, especially by Heath Ledger, who did an excellent job. Shannyn Sossaman as his conflicted love interest was dark, brooding, very sensual and sexual and yet also very innocent; outstanding acting. The cinematography was similarly excellent and enhanced the subject quite well. The problem with the movie is that the central conflict will have little effect on many people, and thus they will lose interest and not want to spend the effort to focus on the complex, philosophical story line.

Perhaps Brian Helgeland could have made this movie a different way or with a different script and achieved the effect he was hoping to create. Instead the movie spends far too much time on religious philosophy and on the shock of salvation by means other than religious beliefs, and many members of the audience will have a difficult time to relate.
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Asin: B00005JLYR

10 Things I Hate About You
by Touchstone Video
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DVD (07 September, 2004)
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It's, like, Shakespeare, man! This good-natured and likeable update of The Taming of the Shrew takes the basics of Shakespeare's farce about a surly wench and the man who tries to win her and transfers it to modern-day Padua High School. Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) is a sullen, forbidding riot grrrl who has a blistering word for everyone; her sunny younger sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) is poised for high school stardom. The problem: overprotective and paranoid Papa Stratford (a dryly funny Larry Miller) won't let Bianca date until boy-hating Kat does, which is to say never. When Bianca's pining suitor Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) gets wind of this, he hires the mysterious, brooding Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) to loosen Kat up. Of course, what starts out as a paying gig turns to true love as Patrick discovers that underneath her brittle exterior, Kat is a regular babe. The script, by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, is sitcom-funny with peppy one-liners and lots of smart teenspeak; however, its cleverness and imagination doesn't really extend beyond its characters' Renaissance names and occasional snippets of real Shakespearean dialogue. What makes the movie energetic and winning is the formula that helped make She's All That such a big hit: two high-wattage stars who look great and can really act. Ledger is a hunk of promise with a quick grin and charming Aussie accent, and Stiles mines Kat's bitterness and anger to depths usually unknown in teen films; her recitation of her English class sonnet (from which the film takes its title) is funny, heartbreaking, and hopelessly romantic. The imperious Allison Janney (Primary Colors) nearly steals the film as a no-nonsense guidance counselor secretly writing a trashy romance novel. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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Shakespeare it is not, but it was good
I had never heard of this film. I saw it and read some of the reviews and saw that it was supposed to be a takeoff of my favorite play of all time, TAMING OF THE SHREW, by William Shakespeare. That was enough for me to buy it.

It must be admitted that the movie is very loosely based on TAMING OF THE SHREW but the operative words are VERY LOOSELY. Some of the names are right and the rough outline of the idea are there as is the shrewish nature of the elder daghter. After that, the divergance goes pretty wide. That didn't stop it from being a good show.

The premise of the story is that there are two daughters with a controlling father. Everyone wants to date the youngest daughter but there is a catch. The younger cannot date until the elder does. Since the eldest is so hard to get along with, Pop thinks that the girls will be safe well into their 40's. That doesn't stop the scheming. A boy is paid to get the elder to go out with him, opening the way for the younger. No one couted on them falling for each other.

Some of the elements of Shakespeare's play are not present. This is almost mandatory since the original is anything but politically correct. Kate, the eldest, is played as a shrew but she never becomes tamed. Her famous speech from act 5, or an analog, is not present. Neither are the identities of Bianca's suitors switched to fool the dad. As I said, it was loosely based.

I never heard of either of the girls playing the leads but they do a good job. The father seemed familiar, though I don't know his name, and did a great job in his role racking up the laughs. Other minor parts also added magnificently to the whole.

This is a great movie and lots of fun. Sit back and enjoy it. Aftwwards, check out Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's TAMING OF THE SHREW. Once you get used to the language, it too is a fun movie.

Great movie!
I have yet to buy this DVD, but this movie is wonderful! I have yet to buy this DVD, or to find it somewhere, but it truly is a inspiring movie! Me and my mom just love Julie now! I really gained respect for her, this movie is incredible! Me and my mother love laughing out loud by it, I'd truly like to see it again. Please, buy this DVD, it needs sudden support. K? Thanks.

HEATH, HEATH, HEATH!!!!
i love this film, its one of my alltime faves, only partly because it introduced me to the scrumptious heath ledger (he plays patrick in this film). i first saw it at school a year or so ago, because it's like the only decent video they own which girls and boys can enjoy, and i haven't been complaining the other five hundred or so times they've shown it to us since then!I love everything about this film, heath, the music, heath, the plot, heath, the shakespeare references, heath, the humour, and did i forget to mention, heath!even if patrick was played by someone else i would still like it, i just think it has a great atmosphere and is a really fun film to watch with your friends. ... Read more

Asin: B00000K31Q
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-comedy   

Sweet Home Alabama
by Buena Vista Home Entertainment
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DVD (November, 2003)
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As formulaic, utterly inoffensive romantic comedies go, Sweet Home Alabama could be better, and could be worse. It's a variant of Julia Roberts's Something to Talk About, with all the same strengths and weaknesses, and Reese Witherspoon is definitely its saving grace. As an Alabama country girl turned hot New York fashion designer, Witherspoon finds the genuine emotions hidden under a blandly familiar plot, making her character's romantic indecisiveness seem not only credible but disarmingly appealing. She's just agreed to marry the Camelot-bred son (Patrick Dempsey) of New York's no-nonsense mayor (Candice Bergen), but first she has to officially divorce the husband (Josh Lucas) she left behind years earlier... only to discover that their love is stronger than ever. The rest, of course, is a foregone conclusion, but with a sharp supporting cast and a few charming moments, Sweet Home Alabama will satisfy anyone who prefers safe, reassuring entertainment. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

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Very Romantic
A very cute movie with many funny parts. This is a romantic comedy film, a feel good movie about agirl from a small town who realized her dream of becoming a popular fashion designer in New York. She became engaged to a high profile senator's son and things were finally happening for her. There was only one problem that she has to fix that required her to go back to her small town (something she really did not want to do). But that was the only way to realize a future dream with her fiance. Coming backto her small town brought back many things,including an old dream from her past she has longed forgotten. Then things became more complicated. It was a grave mistake to come back (or was it?). I enjoyed the film and I am sure many will as well.

You Can Go Home Again
Sweet Home Alabama is a really cute movie. The cast is superb - Candice Bergen is a power hungry mayor and Ethan Embry as the hick with a secret - and so is the soundtrack. I like Melanie's transformation from hoity-toity to down home during the movie, Reese Witherspoon does a convincing job. I lost it during the scene in the coon dog cemetery when a lot of background info came out. There are also quite a few good, clean laughs. All in all, this is a movie I could watch over and over.

A very cute, fun and romantic movie for all!
I really enjoyed this movie. It has some very funny parts, and is just a all-around cute movie!
Reese did a WONDERFUL job acting in this movie. Its all about this girl who made something of herself in NYC, and she is ready to get married. One major problem...she is married to someone in Alabama! That is about all I am telling...but it was an awesome movie! ... Read more

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Pleasantville (New Line Platinum Series)
by New Line Home Entertainment
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DVD (01 June, 2004)
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Fantastical writer Gary Ross (Big, Dave) makes anauspicious directorial debut with this inspired and oddly touching comedy about two '90s kids (Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon) thrust into the black-and-white TV world of Pleasantville, a Leave It to Beaver-style sitcom complete with picket fences, corner malt shop, and warm chocolate chip cookies. When a somewhat unusual remote control (provided by repairman Don Knotts) transports them from the jaded real world to G-rated TV land, Maguire and Witherspoon are forced to play along as Bud and Mary Sue, the obedient children of George and Betty Parker (William H. Macy and Joan Allen). Maguire, an obsessive Pleasantville devotee, understands the need for not toppling the natural balance of things; Witherspoon, on the other hand, starts shaking the town up, most notably when she takes football stud Skip (Paul Walker) up to Lover's Lane for some modern-day fun and games. Soon enough, Pleasantville's teens are discovering sex along with--gasp!--rock & roll, free thinking, and soul-changing Technicolor. Filled with delightful and shrewd details about sitcom life (no toilets, no double beds, only two streets in the town), Pleasantville is a joy to watch, not only for its comedy but for the groundbreaking visual effects and astonishing production design as the town gradually transforms from crisp black and white to glorious color. Ross does tip his hand a bit about halfway through the film, obscuring the movie's basic message of the unpredictability of life with overloaded and obvious symbolism, as the black-and-white denizens of the town gang up on the "coloreds" and impose rules of conduct to keep their strait-laced town laced up. Still, the characterizations from the phenomenal cast--especially repressed housewife Allen and soda-shop owner Jeff Daniels, doing some of their best work ever--will keep you emotionally invested in the film's outcome, and waiting to see Pleasantville in all its final Technicolor glory. --Mark Englehart ... Read more

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A life-changing movie!
I remember watching the commercials for "Pleasantville" when it first came out in theaters, and thinking it might be good, but that it looked kind of gimmicky.I don't usually like movies where the special effects take over the whole story.But, when a very dear friend of mine recommended "Pleasantville" to me, I decided to rent it.I was totally blown away!!!!I understood the need to make the town of Pleasantville black and white and why the people and surroundings turned into color.The aspect of kids changing into color after having sex didn't really bother me (even though I am very conservative when it comes to my views on premarital sex) because I feel the writer used sex as a metaphor for experiencing life.I really dug it when the main characters (David/Bud and Jennifer/Mary Sue) did not change color when they had sex.For them, the change had to be about something even more profound. All of the actors did a spectacular job, but since I am a big Tobey Maguire fan, I felt his performance stood out.William H. Macy was also excellent as the dad.In short, "Pleasantville" was a life-changing movie that reinforced my belief in being true to yourself, the importance of individuality, and the truth that not all of life's experiences are black and white (forgive me for using an idiom that has been overused in regards to this movie!).

must see
I like the part when the black and white turns into colour ,
I also like the words what are used.

I like the way the person who plays Bud tackles racist behaviour.
I AM STUDYING THIS FILM FOR G.C.S.E .

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Five stars, if only because the resident kook didn't like it
This film was ahead of the curve, being a high concept, innovative technical marvel for it's time. The monochrome vs. color metaphor that is the films big-draw trick and center is really about putting yourself out there and taking a chance vs. playing it safe. THAT's the metaphor. Even an eight year old child gets the point. Whether 'they' didn't understand it, or are simply deliberately twisting the meaning in the name of crypto-nazi propaganda is anyone's guess. But they're putting out bad information. If you live in 2005, and find modern media engrossing, you have to give this film it's props. The screenplay isn't brilliant, but the metaphor, and the big trick, are perfect.





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Asin: 6305308659
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Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White and Blonde
Director: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
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The winning comic finesse of Reese Witherspoon drives Legally Blonde 2: Red White and Blonde. It's astonishing that the sequel could possibly be daffier than the first movie, but Legally Blonde 2 leaves reality behind like an unflattering outfit. Unemployed lawyer Elle Woods (Witherspoon) sets off to our nation's capitol to ban cosmetics testing on animals, after discovering that her beloved chihuahua's own mother is being used as a test subject. Washington, D.C., becomes a testing ground for Elle's mettle, as she grapples with callous committees, backstabbing representatives, and devious aides to get her bill considered by Congress, with some help from her sorority sisters and her hairdresser friend Paulette (Jennifer Coolidge, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind). Witherspoon bursts with charisma and dazzles with sheer performing skill; she's the comic heir to screwball comedienne Carole Lombard--which is high praise. Also featuring Bob Newhart and Sally Field. --Bret Fetzer ... Read more

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A Sequel That Just Doesn't Cut It
After watching Legally Blonde over a million times on DVD, it was finally time that the sequel, "Red, White, and Blonde", was released. Popping it in to my computer, I was very dissappointed.

Firstly, which I'm suprised hasn't been a complaint at all, is the quality of the DVD. A lot of times there are black spots, that are very irritating, and moving objects seem very dull. I watched another DVD from another company, and the quality of that was excellent. I could have got a bad apple, but with watching this on a flat screen, this is very distrubing.

Okay, so here is the plot. Elle (Resse Witherspoon) is ready to get married to Emmitt (Luke Wilson). She has made reservations to get married right under the green monster! As she is trying to bundle up guests to come, she notices that she didn't give Bruiser's (Moondoggie) mom an invatation. She hires a detective to search for Bruiser's mom, happening to find out that she lives at the V.E.R.S.A.C.E. clothing facility. Come to find out, it's not a clothing facility at all. It's instead a cosmetic testing facility, and Bruiser's mom is trapped and Elle is not able to release her. So, Elle tries to convince her team of lawyers at work to follow the case. They don't, and they fire her. Now, Elle Woods must go to Congress, and work with her unfriendly co-workers Grace (Regina King), Reena (Mary Lynn Rajskub), and Timothy (J. Barton) to pass Brusier's Bill to make cosmetic testing illegal.

The movie is not as good as the original, as most sequals, and this one isn't a total bomb, but it's not quite on target. There were a lot of sexual/gay jokes in the movie that wee more hateful than funny. Also, the movie is pretty predictable. It's easy to tell what will happen in the next 15 minutes of the movie.

Secondly, the movie doesn't make since. If you've seen the first "Legally Blonde", Elle graduates in 2004. There was a caption that said "Emmitt will proposed to Elle tonight". How can this be possible if they are married in 2003? Also, how can she be a legalized lawyer if she is in school? This is a big glitch in the movie, that is very distrubing.

Overall, the movie is a dry sequel to the wonderful first. If you haven't seen the movie, you'll probably be better of leaving "Red, White, and Bland" for something worth your 1 hour and 30 minutes of your time. Not recommended.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzz...
this sequel is very bad! it has a totally ridiculous plot and it was so boring i just turned the tv off 15 minutes into the movie.

Legally stupid
Lackluster follow up to Legally Blonde finds our hero trying to save Buster's (Her dog) Family from being experimented on. So she goes to the capital to fight the good fight for tasted and class, and to change the system as well. It lacks the charm and feistiness of the original, and basically retreads the original plot of the first film in every scene. It's a decent rental thanks to Reese Witherspoon but it needed more to hold its own with the original. ... Read more

Asin: B00005JM53

Toshiba MD13N1 13" TV-DVD Combo
by Toshiba
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Great for the bedroom, dorm, kitchen, or office, the 13-inch MD13N1 delivers the quality of DVD and the convenience of a combo unit, all with Toshiba's classy silver exterior and well-designed core. Front-panel audio/video inputs accommodate hookups of a camcorder or gaming console, while a front-panel headphone jack grants listening privacy. A key on the included remote control switches between the TV and the front inputs when a gaming device is connected.

The set offers stereo sound through two front-firing, side-mounted speakers. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's coaxial digital-audio output for direct connection to an audio/video receiver. Other DVD features include picture zoom, and a tray lock that secures a disc in the tray through a user-selectable onscreen code. This is perfect for securing retail demonstrations, as well as for keeping children from removing a specific music or movie title.

Use the "on" timer as an alarm clock to wake up to your favorite movie, or have the set turn off automatically when viewing in the evening (up to 360 minutes in either case). Violent or sexually explicit programming can be identified and blocked using V-Chip, prohibiting viewing by young children. ... Read more

Features

• Headphone jack affords private listening
• 13-inch TV/DVD player combo unit with side-firing stereo speakers; 14.25 x 14.38 x 15 inches (W x H x D)
• Front-panel AV inputs for easy connection of video game console, a camcorder, or a VCR
• Dolby Digital and DTS surround-sound output for immersive audio presentation (when used with AV receiver and surround speakers)
• Tray lock secures media in the unit for retail demonstrations or restricted viewing for kids

Reviews (11)

Toshiba combo unit fails after 95 days
I purchased the TV-DVD combo unit for use in the kitchen and was initially very pleased with it.However, shortly after the warranty expired (90 days), the unit failed to power on correctly.Push the power button...little flicker...nothing.I thought Toshiba was supposed to be a respectable brand.The repair shop I talked with suggested that I donate it to a school that teaches electronics repair.

Should evoke the lemon law on this!
Like many other people who purchased this tv combo, the unit failed after the first 3 months.And would you know it the warranty did too.When I took it to get fixed the repair shop said they knew exactly what was wrong because the had 17 of the same model being worked on for the same thing. Approximately 6 months after I got it repaired, it is broke again and will not stay on.Stay away from this product, we will be very disappointed.

No Reliability
My first unit died in 2 weeks when the DVD player door would not close.The replacement unit has now died 5 months later exactly as stated in a couple of the other reviews (power problem): it turns itself off.Always been happy with Toshiba before, but not anymore.Stay away from this one. ... Read more

Asin: B00008BX3H
Subjects:  1. Television (Televisions, TV, T.V., TVs)    2. DVD (DVDs, Digital Video Disc, Discs)    3. toshbia, dvd combination, dvd and tv    4. tv and dvd, television combo   

OTT-Lite(R) Executive Desk Lamp, Black
by Environmental Lighting Concept
Average Customer Review:
Misc.

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Reviews (4)

Great Desk Lamp
This is the best desk lamp we have ever owned.I liked it so much I bought two of them.The light it throws is very clean and bright.The shape of the base unit and the arm that carries the light is very good.It allows you to position the light at almost any angle/position you like.Worth the money.

Light bulb (13 watts) lasted only 5 weeks
The light given by this lamp was great and pleasing to the eye.Unfortunately, my bulb went out after no more then 20 hours of use. On close inspection, the 13 watt buld was made in thailand. I now must go to Home Depot to purchase a replacement for approx. 13.50 (with tax). Hope the replacement is better then the one that came with this lamp.

A very pleasant surprise.
I've had my first Executive Desk Lamp from Ott-Lite for only two days and I have already ordered a second one.

Originally, I saw this lighting concept [true color lite] on display in a retail store. The light was part of a side by side demonstration where you could read material illuminated by both this light and a conventional light bulb.

The difference was startling. The Ott-light was soft, glare free and the printed material was easier to read by an order of magnitude.Colors were natural and pleasing, printed material even appeared more clearly / more sharp. I could hardly believe my tired old eyes.

I needed a good light for my computer desk so I took a chance and ordered this one via the internet.

When I received the light and began using it at my computer station I was startled at how really good it is.Sure, the fixture is extremely well made and is easily adjustable, but more importantly the light was simply perfect for use around computer monitors.What a pleasant surprise ... a product that delivers real quality.

That is when I realized the primary reason I did so little work at my regular desk was my old hot glaring incadencent desk lamp. The old style lamp made working difficult. It was difficult to adjust, everything had a yellow cast, the glare on glossy material was horrible and it gave off a lot of heat.

When my second new Ott-Lite Executive Desk Lamp arrives in a day or two that old desk lamp is headed for the garage sale.

It has been a long time since I have been so totally satisfied with a purchase.If I had not seen it for myself, I would have never believed it.I'm going to be selling a lot of these for this company when friends come over and see this light. ... Read more

Asin: B00006GNV5
Sales Rank: 171

A hammock for the hip, the Brazilian Amazona is a paragon of relaxation, comfort, and quality. Its weatherized woven cotton body comes in a natural color striped with blue and features hand-braided fringe. Stretching 7 feet long by 4 feet, 6 inches wide, the cotton bed is cool and soft; the price is right; and the midafternoon floating is, well, dreamy. ... Read more

Features

• Large single hammock--bed size 7 feet long by 4 feet 6 inches wide
• Overall hammock length 10 feet 5 inches
• Sturdy weatherized woven cotton body is colorfully striped with blue
• Hammock fringe macramed by hand

Asin: B00004TKJ7
Subjects:  1. Classic Garden    2. Patio & Garden Furniture    3. Hammocks    4. (Outdoor)    5. Camping Furniture   

For cocktails, smoothies, soups, pasta sauces, baby food, andanything else you can think of blending, the BL450 has the setting todo it. This 10-speed blender stirs, purées, chops, crumbs, blends,beats, liquefies, grates, and whips, plus has a pulse button for quickspurts of speed. Two special functions include an ice-crushing buttonfor perfect margaritas or daiquiris and a Fast Clean button that whirlswarm water and detergent around the jar for five minutes to loosenstuck-on food particles. Made of shatterproof plastic, the jar holds 48ounces of ingredients and has a spout for spill-free pouring. Thestainless-steel four-pronged blade breaks up ice and softened fruitsand vegetables with no problem and is dishwasher-safe. The jar and thebase lock together securely to prevent blending accidents and rubberfeet on the base keep it stable on a countertop. Black & Decker coversthe BL450 under a one-year warranty from the date of purchase.--Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• Measures 12-3/8 by 7-1/8 by 14 inches; 1-year warranty
• 10 speeds plus pulse button cover a wide variety of functions
• Ice-crushing button for frozen cocktails; Fast Clean button for cleaning jar
• 48-ounce, shatterproof plastic jar; stainless-steel dishwasher-safe blade
• Jar/base interlock system and rubber-footed base for stability

Asin: B000063V15
Subjects:  1. Small Appliances    2. Electrics    3. Blenders    4. (Osterizers)   

Asin: B00006GSO0
Subjects:  1. Strategy (Strategic)    2. Great Deals (Outlet store)    3. Video Games    4. PS2 (PSX2)    5. Sony Playstation (Play station) 2    6. Playstation2 (Play station2)    7. Action    8. Adventure   

The seventh filming of A.E.W. Mason's classic 1902 novel, this near-epic production of The Four Feathers looks great, sounds great, and feels rather average. It would be difficult to diminish the rousing adventure of Mason's novel, and director Shekhar Kapur (Elizabeth) certainly gets more bang for his buck, with massive battle scenes and rugged, sun-baked harshness enhanced by Robert Richardson's masterful cinematography. Kapur preserves the universal appeal of the story, set in the 1880s, in which a promising soldier (Heath Ledger) resigns on the eve of battle in Britain's Sudanese campaign, is labeled a coward by his fiancée (Kate Hudson), and redeems himself by posing as a Muslim warrior to rescue his best friend Jack (Wes Bentley) from certain death in the desert. For all its heroics, however, the film seems oddly passionless; Djimon Hounsou is excellent as Ledger's desert guardian, but these young Hollywood stars lack the authenticity of Zoltan Korda's 1939 film, which remains the definitive version. --Jeff Shannon ... Read more

Features

• Color
• Closed-captioned

Asin: B00007KLJJ
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-drama