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The Good, The Bad, and the Bond

I wouldn't go out of my way for this if I wasn't a Bond completist, but NSNA seems to me to be a fair-to-middling Bond outing that compares favorably to its contemporary (1983) 'official' competition, OCTOPUSSY. Despite a low budget the film doesn't feel cheap, the recycled plot is one of the better ones, and Connery, although hamming it up a bit as a middle-aged superspy, is still everybody's favorite Bond. <br /> <br />If you're comparing this to the early Connery, or even the Pierce Brosnan period, forget it - done at the height (depth?) of the Roger Moore period, NSNA is full of tongue-in-cheek, but handled better, IMHO, than the corny Moore scripts. Q-Algy was less overdone than John Cleese, though James Fox's "M" dialogue was sometimes a bit too over-the-top, Barbara Carrera had to make do with a part that was all ham, and Rowan Atkinson - well, was Rowan Atkinson, which should tell you all you need to know about THAT! On the other hand Klaus Maria Brandauer was a SUPERB villain; Max Von Sydow was kind of wasted in the Blofeld role, but I prefer him to Telly Savalas!?! Kim Basinger was decent eye-candy; the rest of the roles were adequately handled. <br /> <br />There are some distinct weaknesses in NSNA, particularly the flat and somewhat absurd climax (why would Domino have been there at all?!?) but the fight scenes were generally good, and Brandauer rises above the material to be, IMHO, the best villain since GOLDFINGER (at least until DIE ANOTHER DAY.) <br /> <br />MY DVD *I* have HAS the full scene of Bond approaching Domino in the casino and offering her an apology and a drink. According to some there are bad disks out there, so beware!B00004WEJZ20A28XVE84QFB859A28XVE84QFB859A. G. WellsTonyWellington, New Zealand02008-10-28

sadly...."Stirred not shaken"

By no means a great bond movie....but not a complete flop either, I had to have it for the series (sigh!)...but will I watch it again...probably not. An adequate digital transfer, okay sound....but not a scratch on the real Bond franchise B00004WEJZ30A3GD9BKIUT3I89A3GD9BKIUT3I89L. Cabosplanet earth02008-10-21

Connery's swan song

The result of Kevin McClory's lawsuit against Ian Fleming (and much later Cubby Broccoli) over THUNDERBALL, it has Sean Connery returning to harness as Commander James Bond 12 years after departing the series. A film that had a torturous history. Originally announced in 1976 as JAMES BOND OF THE SECRET SERVICE (McClory's agreement with Cubby Broccoli & Harry Saltzman called for him to be able to remake the story 10 years after THUNDERBALL's release -- some have speculated that the two Bond producers didn't believe the character would survive that long), he was promptly sued by Broccoli & company. Later Sean Connery would come on board with British Spy novelist Len Deighton (THE IPCRESS FILE, FUNERAL IN BERLIN, et al) to write a new screen treatment now called WARHEAD. Connery even went on a scouting trip to NYC to check out locations (including the Statue of Liberty). As legal entanglements dragged on, McClory eventually sold the rights to Hollywood lawyer (and Talia Shire's husband) Jack Schwartzman. The film managed to lure Connery back for a reported $3 or $4 million. Basically using the THUNDERBALL scenario (legally, it couldn't stray too far from the original story) NEVER SAY NEVER AGAIN is a curious film. While it works when Connery is on screen (and he is alot), somehow it isn't totally satisfying. It lacks the sense of urgency and worldwide menace that the original had. The Legrand score stinks (the fault of Sean Connery who insisted on him), the finale lacks the drama epic scope of the original underwater battle, Kim Bassinger is lovely but lack Claudine Auger's charm; Klaus Maria Brandeur -- a fine actor -- is interesting as Largo but everything seems less than the original. Of standout mention: Barbara Carrera as Fatima Blush -- sexy and murderously deranged. However her character departs half-way through the film. Edward Fox as M doesn't make it and Pamela Salem is a weak Moneypenny. Some nice touches: Aftering water sking into Bond's arms at a Bahaman bar... <br />Fatima Blush: I've made you wet! <br />Bond: Yes, but my martini is still dry. <br />Released the same year as the Eon series 13th outing, OCTOPUSSY, the Moore film made more money. Also of note, the same year George Lazenby played a character only referred to as "JB" in THE RETURN OF THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. So all three of the guys who had -- up to that point played 007 -- were all doing so again somewhere in the world!B00004WEJZ50A32EADYPKAS9BGA32EADYPKAS9BGPURR, PURRCA02008-09-14

He gets better with age.

Wonderful comeback for Connery. His wit and humor are above that in any of his older Bond movies. B00004WEJZ41A2MHDZXWWF0VINA2MHDZXWWF0VINMatthew KresalUSA12008-08-24

Winner Of The Battle Of The Bond's

1983 was "the battle of the Bonds". That year both Roger Moore and Sean Connery starred in two separate James Bond film, the former (Octopussy) was produced by the "official" makers of the Bond films while the later (Never Say Never Again) was produced "unofficially" by a group led by Kevin McClory who held the film rights to Thunderball. Surprisingly enough is the "unofficial" film that is better despite the obvious flaw of missing elements from the official films and the fact that Never Say Never Again is a remake of Thunderball. <br /> <br />Never Say Never Again has the distinction of sporting one of the best casts ever assembled for a Bond film. It all starts with Sean Connery, returning to the play Bond for the first time since 1971's Diamonds Are Forever. Connery might be older then he was then but he looks better here then he did in Diamonds Are Forever. Gone is the bored Bond of Diamonds and in is an older version of the Bond of the early Connery films. The Bond of Never Say Never Again is the sleek and dangerous shark of Dr. No or From Russia With Love, just a few years older. Connery's delivery of one liners and dialogue is as dead on as it ever was. The one downside to Connery's age is his believability, especially when it comes to the ladies of the film. Let's face it even Connery, despite being in top physical shape, looks as odd as Moore when he is bedding women half his age. Yet despite this believability issue, Never Say Never Again shows Connery in one of his better Bond performances and a definite improvement on his two earlier Bond performances. <br /> <br />Kim Bassinger plays Domino in one of her early film roles. Bassinger plays the role with considerable confidence for a relative newcomer and she makes the character believable. Bassinger holds her own against her co-stars and has considerable chemistry with them as well. In fact she may well outshine her Thunderball counter-part played by Claudine Auger. <br /> <br />Then there's the villain, Maximilian Largo played by Klaus Maria Brandauer. Brandauer's Largo is everything a James Bond film villain should be: suave, charming, evil and above all believable none the less. One can believe in the villain of this film, a billionaire playboy with an evil streak in him that remains well hidden. Brandauer makes the role realistic and chooses not to fall into the trap many other Bond villains have fallen into by going over the top. Brandauer plays Largo with a silent menace and charisma unseen in many adversaries of 007. <br /> <br />The excellent cast extends into the supporting cast as well. Barbara Carrera makes a fine henchwoman in the guise of Fatima Blush and the screen lights up when ever she appears. Max Von Sydow makes a rather nice appearance as Blofeld, though his appearance is more akin to a cameo role. Rowan Atkinson makes an early screen appearance as Bond's bumbling contact in the Bahamas that makes for some of the best scenes in the film. With all that the highlight of the supporting cast comes from the MI6 staff from Edward Fox's M who makes for a great contrast to Bernard Lee, Pamela Salem who make s affine Moneypenny and the icing on the cake with Alec McCowen's wonderful Q. The supporting cast has a couple of misfires though in the form of Bernie Casey as Felix Leiter (the first African-American to play the role) and Gavin O'Herlihy as Jack Petachi who both seem to lack credibility in their respective roles. Otherwise this film sports one of the best casts ever assembled for a Bond film. <br /> <br />On top of an excellent cast the film has several other essential ingredients: good action sequences, good special effects and good direction. From the opening Central America sequence to the fight at Shrublands to the underwater sequences and motorbike chase, this is a film where the action sequences are not only great but service the plot as well for the most part. The film also sports good special effects in terms of cruise missile models, explosions, and all the things we expect from a Bond film. Irvin Kershner, then fresh off doing The Empire Strikes Back for the Star Wars series, brings a tight sense of direction to the film especially in sequences like the substation of nuclear warheads and the subsequent theft of the cruise missiles. <br /> <br />Yet this film is far from perfect. Never Say Never Again is easily one of the most dated of the Bond films with its heavy use of 1980's computer sand video games. While technology dates any film after a time, this film's heavy reliance on it, especially in the hijacking of the cruise missiles and the Domination sequence makes the film look incredibly dated some quarter of a century after its release. The script also tends to suffer from predictability due to the very fact it's a remake of Thunderball. <br /> <br />Yet for its predictability the script for Never Say Never Again is pretty good. The script sports good dialogue scenes, not a single cringe worthy one liner (how many of the Roger Moore era scripts can you say that about?), some humorous situations, and yet is watchable and tense for the most part. Once you look past he fact that it's a remake, there's quite a lot of good things in the script for the film. <br /> <br />Music is in fact the biggest weakness of the film. Due to the "unofficial" status of the film, the James Bond Theme could not be used. That said this could have shown with the right composer that a Bond score without it could work. Unfortunately first choice James Horner (fresh off Star Trek II at the time) was passed over in favor of Michael Legrand, whose score is far from adequate. Legrand's score is totally out of place in a Bond film and there is only of or two places where it actually works. To make matters worse the film is also lumbered with one of the worst title sequences ever to grace a James Bond Theme. <br /> <br />Yet despite being heavily dated, somewhat predicable, and having a bad score Never Say Never Again is still a good Bond film. With one of the best casts of any Bond film, good action sequences, good special effects, good direction, and some terrific dialogue. Never Say Never Again proves that "unofficial" isn't a bad thing. In fact it is better then quite a few official films and is better then Octopussy and the winner of "the battle of the Bonds". DescriptionSean Connery is back for his final performance as superagent James Bond in this high-velocity action thriller from the director of The Empire Strikes Back. When two atomic warheads are hijacked by the evil SPECTRE organization, Agent 007 is hurled into an explosive, pulse-pounding race to save the world from nuclear terrorists!Amazon.comAfter years of enduring Roger Moore in the role of James Bond, it was good to have Sean Connery back in this 1983 film for a one-time-only trip down 007's memory lane. Connery's Bond, a bit of a dinosaur in the British secret service at (then) 52, is still in demand during times of crisis. Sadly, the film is not very good. In this rehash of <I>Thunderball</i>, Bond is pitted against a worthy underwater villain (Klaus Maria Brandauer); and while the requisite Bond Girls include beauties Kim Basinger and Barbara Carrera, they can't save the movie. The script has several truly dumb passages, among them a (gasp) video-game duel between 007 and his nemesis that now looks utterly anachronistic. 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OLD SCHOOL TITLE

If you read the book or saw the TV series when it was out years ago, get this DVD. You will not be disappointed. Ray Bradbury's stories are always A+ top notch!B0002CR03Q40A1BXAOOHI9EN0QA1BXAOOHI9EN0QSBKsbknjFair Lawn, NJ USA02008-10-28

The Martian Chronicles

I've been a fan of Ray Bradbury and The Martian Chronicles and only saw this "made for TV" program when it first aired. Since the movie was shot for TV it doesn't have the production value of a theatrical movie or HD, but it was a pleasure to see the entire movie without interruptions. The movie is a good representation of the book and will make a great addition to a "true" Sci-Fi collection.B0002CR03Q20A1DDMWS698ZJBLA1DDMWS698ZJBLFred RingwaldFresno, CA USA02008-10-22

Buyer beware: only 2/3 of the series is present on the DVD version

I loved Ray Bradbury's novel, even though the real Mars isn't like that: I'd give it five stars. I liked the 1979 TV adaptation of it, even though Ray Bradbury didn't, and even though the special effects weren't so special. (The scenes showing Darrin McGavin so clearly pretending to sail a sand ship are a hoot; the 1979-style disco haircuts also raise a smile.) I would have given this TV adaptation four stars, but the DVD version should be on three DVDs, each about 1.5-2 hours long making for a total of about 5 hours, but only DVDs 1 and 3 were present in my package, with the middle third of the series conspicuously missing. (The missing episodes include the one about the Christian missionaries who meet "the Old Ones," and the one about the Martian who telepathically appears to be every human's lost person of desire, and the one where a Martian appears to Sam Parkhill and gives him half of Mars.) If there's anything that burns me up, it's being sold something that isn't what it says it is, even if it is a good product and the price is low. B0002CR03Q50A23ZTX5UAU59TFA23ZTX5UAU59TFgame loverMiami, FL USA02008-09-15

Retro homage to the Ray Bradbury classic

Yes, I must certainly admit that the special effects here may be rather cheesy by today's standards, and some elements of Ray Bradbury's original script may have been changed a little, but despite its flaws this is an unforgettable production that skillfully weaves together the various short stories from the original book into what amounts to the acts of a dramatic play, centering around the Col. Wilder character played by Rock Hudson. Its main focus is on the tragic consequences, to both humans and Martians, when two civilizations collide after man's attempted colonization of Mars. The Martians, when they appear, lend an air of mystery and eeriness to the saga, since one never is sure when they will appear next, what their intentions are, or even whether they are real or ghosts. Perhaps my favorite scene is where an eccentric restaurant owner named "Sam Parkhill" is so spooked by one that comes to visit him, that he shoots the visitor, then tries to get away in a relic Martian "sand ship" when he thinks the others are out to get him. <br /> <br />Although it does not always follow the original script to the letter, this is a very imaginative adaptation of Ray Bradbury's work. Highly recommended.B0002CR03Q50A1NAZDLPQ5X0FZA1NAZDLPQ5X0FZSammy CharltonSamiam1947Hemet,CA12008-08-29

Like the expanded short story

the longer devoloped held you understand the storyline betterbought this on VHS, then Laserdisc now DVD I lost the others <br />When we as people go to Mars I hope we understand that we are there not here any longer DescriptionFrom the mind of science-fiction giant Ray Bradbury springs what is perhaps his most epic vision. Capturing mankind's first venture into the colonization of another planetand its tragic first contact with another species"The Martian Chronicles" is a stunning achievement that will take you from the edge of your seat'to the stars. Earth is on the verge of extinction. To survive, mankind must find another place to live. But when three expeditions to Mars, headed by Col. John Wilder (OscarÂ(r) nominee* Rock Hudson), find suitable conditions for relocation, humans pour in bythe shipload, bringing the old evils of Earth with them! As Wilder begins to heed the lessons of the dying Martian civilization, can he save humanity from repeating its doom? *1956: Actor, GiantAmazon.comWith each passing year, this 1980 miniseries becomes more for those who have read Ray Bradbury's landmark novel. The three-part, nearly five-hour series keeps its brainy science fiction roots; this story (and the 1940s novel) is not about laser battles and exciting action pieces. Bradbury's novel is galvanized by the cold war nightmare: at the end of the 20th century, an earth teetering on world war begins to colonize Mars without much knowledge of the new world. Hard science is left for other stories, and director Michael Anderson (<I>Logan's Run</I>) keeps this retrofitting: for example, astronauts arrive on a breathable Mars in leisure suits. The space travel effects are clunky, but the action on Mars--with Assheton Gorton's geometric sets and simple props--are far more effective. There are Martians there, as the unprepared first Earthlings learn. Later, as the planet is quickly colonized, the remaining Martians are near specters--bringing awe and fear to those they encounter. Master sci-fi writer Richard Matheson (<I>I Am Legend</I>) smartly streamlines Bradbury's episodic stories, giving a central role to Col. John Wilder (played by Rock Huston, leading a plethora of solid, yet B-list actors). 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The Red Planet in Cult FilmB00004TJQJhttp://www.amazon.com/Brians-Song-James-Caan/dp/B00004TJQJ%3FSubscriptionId%3D1DWXK7HJTP76664KT902%26tag%3Dws%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00004TJQJ2615http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L._SL75_.jpg7551http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L._SL160_.jpg160109http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L.jpg475325http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L._SL30_.jpg3021http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L._SL75_.jpg7551http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L._SL160_.jpg160109http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51D8FYPXT8L.jpg475325James CaanBilly Dee WilliamsJack WardenBernie CaseyShelley Fabares1.33:1G (General Audience)DVDTeam MarketingBuzz Kulik9780767848985Officially LicensedHighest Quality RecordingClosed-captionedColorDolbyDVD-VideoFull ScreenSpecial EditionNTSC007678489850001000Sony PicturesEnglishOriginal LanguageDolby Digital 2.0 MonoEnglishSubtitledSpanishSubtitledPortugueseSubtitledGeorgianSubtitledChineseSubtitledThaiSubtitled1494USD$14.94Sony PicturesTM251211971-11-305075020540Pan & ScanDVDABIS_DVDSony Pictures12000-08-0874Sony Pictures1971-11-30043396048638678USD$6.78479USD$4.791999USD$19.9958311011ATVPDKIKX0DERhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/help/seller/home.html?seller=ATVPDKIKX0DER0.00NewnewgB81ujchFYZhK%2FyVsVYcx%2F3IusCaZoCa60LrCO0EgPnXmbOvfAIWlIe%2Fg5H4yG2sJih8Q8jG7%2BmkiZ9W4c7znA%3D%3D999USD$9.99495USD$4.9533Usually ships in 24 hoursnow00-115.06313B00004TJQJ50A2P99TM5O5I32NA2P99TM5O5I32NW. C. Saundersfilm buffMooresville NC02008-08-28

It let's you see what you're made of

I remember it was shortly after my divorce and I was laying on the sofa fliping through the channels and happened on Brian's Song. I'm 61 years old and to this day I have never been so moved by any film. I remember many films over the years where I teared up and had trouble talking but I've never had a movie hit me as Brian's Song did when I was laying on that sofa. I was glad I didn't have anyone else around because I cried like a baby and couldn't stop for some time. The story is about true friendship not something that's manufactured it's real and honest and something we all wish we had which is a friend that you can count on no matter what. It touches me just as much today as it did many years ago.B00004TJQJ50A2RP4NS50Y0HG9A2RP4NS50Y0HG9Brianne SchiefferhrrypttrfnLong Island, NY02008-08-27

Classic movie to make you cry your eyes out

My dad told me about this movie a year or so ago and mentioned that he hadn't seen it in a long while. I looked in a few stores and couldn't find it anywhere but here. This movie is so touching, I could see tears welling in my father's eyes from the beginning and he is now the sensitive type of man. One of the best t.v. movies of all time, and has a large amount of special features, especially for a movie made before dvd's came around. Overall, great movie, and my dad loved the gift :)B00004TJQJ50A1SS5GY9V97AUBA1SS5GY9V97AUBMaria AugustoBook & Film addictSantos, Brazil02008-08-08

THE REAL MEANING OF THE WORD FRIENDSHIP

It is a TV movie from the 70's. The time TV used to produce marvelous films without "state of the art" computerized effects. It tells the simple and marvelous story of a real friendship between two American football players. One helps each other on the most difficult times of their lives. Even if you are young and think the film is old and outdated, give it a try. Real friendship is ageless and a precious thing to be cherished. James Caan and Billy Dee Williams are outstanding in the beginning of their careers. B00004TJQJ50A1B3AM1WR48PHDA1B3AM1WR48PHDRobert T. Clark12008-04-08

Favorite Movie

This is the most heart warming movie I've ever watched. I have watched this movie numerous times and still get very emotional with the end of movie. James Caan and Billie Dee Williams both do fantastic jobs in portraying these two caracters.B00004TJQJ50A2ZM85CFZ5TAHDA2ZM85CFZ5TAHDH. SmithNorth Texas12008-03-20

Older one is best

Have seen the newer version of Brian's song, and the original with James Caan and Billy Dee Williams is soooo much better. Who can argue with Sonny Corleone and Lando Calrissian?Product DescriptionGale Sayers joins the Chicago Bears and is befriended by Brian Piccolo, an over-achieving running back. Although they compete for the same spot on the team, and despite the fact that Sayers is black and Piccolo white, they become roommates on the road and very close friends, especially when Sayers is injured and Piccolo helps his recovery. Later, they and their wives must both deal with the harsh reality of Piccolo's cancer.Amazon.comWhile women shed more than a few tears over <I>Love Story</I> back in 1970, men had their equivalent with <I>Brian's Song</I> on TV. This biopic about the Chicago Bears' Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers is no mere sports film. It's one of those transcendent stories that struck a rare cultural nerve, a sensitive film about love, friendship, cancer, racial harmony, and football that came along at just the right time. James Caan is at his free-spirited best as Piccolo, and Billy Dee Williams is very charming as the quiet Sayers destined for superstardom. Roommates and rivals, these two rookies soon become best friends because of their competitive natures and complementary personalities. When Piccolo becomes stricken with cancer, his relentless will to live inspires the talented Sayers to reach his athletic potential. Jack Warden, as the masterful coach George Halas, superbly manipulates the ying and yang relationship for all it's worth. Michel Legrand's melancholy theme still lingers in the mind as one of the all-time greats. <I>--Bill Desowitz</I>B00004W221B000059TEQ0792843592B000056VP4B00005U126163390General163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video291259Biography291236By Theme163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video291264Buddies291236By Theme163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video291298Melodrama291236By Theme163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video572108Sports163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video722754011General AAS291513Television163379Drama404276Genres130DVD139452Video415914General163450Television404276Genres130DVD139452Video368407011All Made-for-TV Movies333916011Made-for-TV Movies163450Television404276Genres130DVD139452Video416122Caan, James416120( C )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video416890Casey, Bernie416120( C )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video419366Cumbuka, Ji Tu416120( C )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video422478Fabares, Shelley422476( F )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video428750Huddleston, David426368( H )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video440346Pace, Judy440340( P )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video451556Warden, Jack451116( W )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video452572Williams, Billy Dee451116( W )404278Actors & Actresses251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video458776Kulik, Buzz458356( K )403502Directors251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video573628All Sony Pictures Titles516494Sony Pictures Home Entertainment468374Studio Specials251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video579514( B )579510Titles251273011Custom Stores44261011Specialty Stores130DVD139452Video387546011DVD387545011Format (binding)386709011Refinements130DVD139452Video390120011Full Screen390118011Picture Format (format)386709011Refinements130DVD139452Video405385011G405383011MPAA Rating (feature_browse-bin)386709011Refinements130DVD139452Video405391011US & CA DVDs: Region 1405390011Region (feature_two_browse-bin)386709011Refinements130DVD139452Video5620890111970 - 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Thanks so much!

I know this is from the user I ordered it from, but I got Popcorn with the movie. Thanks so much, five stars, A+++. Will order from again.B00005PJ6N40A1XPHT7H7H3F19A1XPHT7H7H3F19Creevawww.creeva.com02008-09-02

Bill and Ted

Bill and Ted, how do I love thee, let me count the ways. <br /> <br />1. You radically traveled through time in an amusing way that taught many a stoner about history. <br />2. You show us mid-westerners the love that is Circle K. <br />3. Every time a fan walks by a phone booth they try to dial their way to a different time. <br />4. Your philosophy is the future of human civilization. <br /> <br />Bill and Ted's Excellent adventure was a movie that epitomizes the 80's. It was another movie that again I didn't manage to see in the theaters, but saw it on VHS the first time when it was still a new release. It's a fun romp that fits in the traditional stoner comedy vein, yet ironically doesn't show them doing any drugs. It seems they are just burn-outs. The plot line is they have to pass a history exam otherwise Ted (Keanu Reeves) has to go off to the military academy. In order to save the human race and keep them excellent, time travelers from the future come back and leave the boys a time machine to work on their history project. Hilarity then ensues. <br /> <br />Be excellent to one another. B00005PJ6N40A17PW8WNMD41POA17PW8WNMD41POKathryn Hafengirl fridayst. george, ut02008-03-26

Excellent!

We bought this for my son, to show him what Keanu looked like in the 'olden' days. Cute movie. B00005PJ6N30A2DGPPBV0GGW0XA2DGPPBV0GGW0XJ. NokesTrucking, USA02008-03-25

A blast from the Past, relived.

I first saw this movie when it was new, and liked it. <br />Kenau Reeves plays a high schooler who is failing badly, until he and his best friend take a trip through time, and pick up a few friends along the way. <br />George Carlin plays the cool dude "Rufus", who acts as their guide. <br />For those interested in late 80's nostalgia, see the film, it will give you a peek into rock and roll culture from the time when hairbands ruled the airwaves, sex was dirty, and everyone was doing everything to excess. <br />...Be excellent to each other, and... <br />PARTY ON DUDES!!!B00005PJ6N40A3FEQXNCFC68KCA3FEQXNCFC68KCSRFiresideZOOM!Houston, TX United States02008-02-27

Most Excellent

This movie is a hoot. Yeah it's basically a California teen movie with time travel, but there is a lot more to it when you dig deeper. Not only do you have a solid story and fascinating premise but also this movie has plenty of attention to detail that makes it a cut above what it might have ended up being. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure combines a light-hearted comedy with historic references in a way that makes it stand well above other movies of this caliber. <br /> <br />The plot is simple and effective. Bill and Ted must pass their history class or destroy society as it is known in the future. Sounds silly enough, which is of course acceptable groundwork for a comedy. There is an innocent charm that makes this movie a treat to watch. I think that's what makes this simple plot work. I also love the attention to detail that goes around it. When Bill and Ted time travel to some other era the way the scenery, sets, costumes, mannerisms and props come together gives you strong sense of realism, When the boys go to medieval England you get the feeling they are there. When the boys go to the old west it feels like the old west (complete with a bar brawl). Sure if you're a hard core historian you might find limitations, but anybody else would be hard pressed not to be at least a little impressed by the attention to detail. I will admit that there are a few little plot holes that appear, especially in the final scenes. While some of them make me turn my nose and wonder why even wrote that in the script others felt as if they deliberately put these absurd things in to have some extra fun. All in all I can easily forgive the bad inconsistencies and even relish the fun ones. <br /> <br />That attention to detail doesn't stop with historical landmarks. You get plenty of subtle details throughout the movie that truly flesh it out into a more dynamic world than you would expect. Things like background dialog and events help give the story a richer flavor. This is to the credit of the actors as well as the directing, cinematography and whoever else deals with the little things. There is so much subtle stuff going on that you will probably have to watch the movie a second time just to pick up some of it. Oh yes, the acting. For a comedy it's fabulous, which means don't expect any dramatic experiences here. Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves play off each other with great timing and chemistry. All of the historical figures pull off their part splendidly as well with my favorite being Terry Camilleri's Napoleon. <br /> <br />The special effects are neat and are on par with the best of them in that era of filmmaking. You get to see some limited computer generated stuff in there too, but most of the effects are more superimposed lightning effects than anything else. I like the fact the movie doesn't go heavy with the effects, but instead uses them to help further the show's themes. The time machine, being a common American phone booth, is cool. It makes me wonder if that idea was taken from Dr. Who with a wink and a nod. Some of the audio dubbing isn't perfect for those of you who notice these things, but it's not so bad as to walk away from the movie either. The soundtrack is mostly a rock and roll affair, which lends itself well to the movie. <br /> <br />This DVD is pretty bare bones. About the only good feature is the Dolby 5.1 Surround track. All that's left is subtitles in spanish and french along with a theatrical trailer. <br /> <br />Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure is a great science fiction comedy that's light-hearted enough to be fun for all ages. It is based on two dim-witted teens from the valley so if you can't get over that fact then I don't think any amount of content, no matter how great, will sway you much. If on the other hand you have no problem with the premise or focal characters then this is the movie for you if you are after having some good fun with time travel. <br />DescriptionKeanu Reeves (The Matrix) and Alex Winter (The Lost Boys) deliver "spirited performances" (The Hollywood Reporter) in the original righteous comedy about the two ditzy dudes from San Dimas, California. Also starring George Carlin, this hysterically funny historical comedy is a "snappily directed" (Time), "bouncy good time" (The Boston Globe) and a party that goes on and on! Bill (Winter) and Ted (Reeves) have spent so much time forming their rock band, The Wyld Stallyns, that they're flunking history. Whoa, duuuude! And when Ted's dad threatens to send him away to military school, Bill and Ted realize it could mean the most heinous end of The Stallyns! Luckily, a guardian angel from the future, Rufus (Carlin), has come to them with a most bodacious solution: a time-traversing phone booth to take them into the past to learn about the world from some of history's most influential personalities. Their journey through time turns out to be a blastÂ...but will they learn enough to pass their class?Amazon.comLike, radical, dude--but not nearly as funny as it should be, even though it was a box-office hit. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are a pair of dim Valley boys, whose life is made heinous by a school history project. Enter George Carlin as a futuristic dude with a time-traveling phone booth. So Bill and Ted go back in time to round up a gang of historical figures (Socrates, Joan of Arc) to bring back for their presentation. Abe Lincoln at the mall? That's about as witty as it gets, rendering this the kind of comedy that gives teenaged audiences a bad name. <I>--Marshall Fine</I>B00005PJ6MB000BNX4MCB00005JH9JB00006AL1EB000TJBNHG163371General163357