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Languages: English (Original Language) French (Original Language) English (Subtitled) Spanish (Subtitled) French (Subtitled)

Summary: Contains: lethal weapon lethal weapon 2 lethal weapon 3 and lethal weapon 4. Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 10/05/2004 Rating: R

Languages: English (Original Language) French (Original Language) English (Subtitled)

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Jim Carrey is back in top form after his disastrous outing in The Cable Guy. As a lawyer who becomes physically unable to tell a lie for 24 hours after his son makes a magical birthday wish, Carrey learns a few brutal truths about the real meaning of life. There is very little plot, but Carrey's rubbery contortions and slapstick trickery provide just enough humor to keep you interested in this breezy bit of escapism. Not aided in this film by pets or animation, Carrey manages to do amazing and unique things with very simple props. He is also more in control of his acting than before. He is still over the top, but remains believable in some of the lower-energy scenes. An added plus is that the comedy is not as coarse as we've come to expect from him. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Languages: English

Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Sound: DTS-HD High Res Audio

Summary: This enthralling BBC series examines "the lengths living beings go to to stay alive," in the words of Sir David Attenborough (Oprah Winfrey narrates the Discovery Channel version). Aided by breathtaking high-definition cinematography, the makers of "Planet Earth" explore the more colorful strategies the world's creatures employ to procreate, evade predators, and obtain nourishment. Cameras travel though the air, under the water, and right into the faces of insects, like the alien visage of the stalk-eyed fly. Except for "Challenges of Life" and "Hunters and Hunted," each episode covers a different category, such as mammals and birds. Among the more memorable images: three cheetahs move with the relentless rhythm of mobsters, a school of flying fish glides through the air with the grace of ballerinas, and a Jesus Christ lizard skips across the water, like, well, you know. The strangest sights range from a pebble toad bouncing away from a spider like a rubber ball and brown-tufted capuchin monkeys pounding palm nuts with stone tools like the apes in "2001: A Space Odyssey". Witty writing and skillful editing, which distills thousands of hours of footage, make the learning go down easy (at one point, Sir David references "Jurassic Park", which featured his brother, Richard).
If the sound effects seem overamped, George Fenton's score is always on the money, adding humor and suspense at crucial moments (martial drums for the mud skippers, woozy brass for the Darwin's beetle). Nonetheless, delicate sensibilities may find some sequences disturbing, as when Komodo dragons feed on a water buffalo or when a leopard seal dines on a penguin (according to Attenborough, the Komodo siege caused the camera operators "emotional turmoil"). More often, the filmmakers capture the moment of impact before moving on. The set comes complete with 10 featurettes on the four-year production. "--Kathleen C. Fennessy"
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Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled) French (Subtitled)

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Not an ideal choice for younger kids, this hip and violent animated feature from Disney was nevertheless a huge smash in theaters and on video, and it continues to enjoy life in an acclaimed Broadway production. The story finds a lion cub, son of a king, sent into exile after his father is sabotaged by a rivalrous uncle. The little hero finds his way into the "circle of life" with some new friends and eventually comes back to reclaim his proper place. Characters are very strong, vocal performances by the likes of Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, and Whoopi Goldberg are terrific, the jokes are aimed as much (if not more) at adults than kids, the animation is sometimes breathtaking, and the music is more palatable than in many Disney features. But be cautious: this is too intense for the Rugrat crowd. --Tom Keogh

How good-looking is the DVD restoration of Disney's popular animated film? Take a look at the serviceable but dull film clips incorporated in the plethora of extras and compare them to the vivid gorgeousness of the film presentation. This "special edition" also adds a 90-second song ("Morning Report") that originated in the lavish stage musical. To Disney's credit, the original theatrical version is also included, both restored and featuring two 5.1 soundtracks: Dolby Digital and a new Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, which does sound brighter. As with the Disney Platinum line, everything is thrown into the discs, except an outsider's voice (the rah-rahs of Disney grow tiresome at times). The excellent commentary from the directors and producer, originally on the laser disc, is hidden under the audio set-up menu.

The second disc is organized by 20-minute-ish "journeys" tackling the elements of story, music, et cetera, including good background on the awkward Shakespearean origins at Disney where it was referred as "Bamlet." The most interesting journey follows the landmark stage production, and the kids should be transfixed by shots of the real African wildlife in the animal journey. Three deleted segments are real curios, including an opening lyric for "Hakuna Matata." Most set-top DVD games are usually pretty thin (DVD-ROM is where it's at), but the Safari game is an exception--the kids should love the roaring animals (in 5.1 Surround, no less). One serious demerit goes to the needless and complicated second navigation system that is listed by continent, but just shows the same features reordered. --Doug Thomas

Languages: English (Original Language)

Sound: Dolby

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Languages: English (Original Language) French (Original Language) Spanish (Original Language)

Summary: Bruce Willis returns in this fourth film in the successful DIE HARD franchise, LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD. This exclusive edition includes the unrated widescreen 2 disc cut of the film (as well as the theatrical version), plus a limited edition "steel book" packaging, digitial download of the film for your computer (for the first time on ANY movie!), and a movie ticket to see the film HITMAN in theaters!

Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled) Spanish (Subtitled)

Summary: A former pro football quarterback suddenly lands in a maximum security prison & is ordered to put together a team of cons to play a grudge game against te guards. Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Adam Sandler Nelly Run time: 113 minutes Rating: Pg13

Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled) Spanish (Subtitled) Spanish (Dubbed)

Sound: AC-3

Summary: In the final film of the trilogy frodo makes his way through the darkness to mount doom to destroy the one ring whole aragon learns of his destiny & the others prepare for a battle that will decide the fate of all. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Elijah Wood Ian Mckellan Run time: 200 minutes Rating: Pg13

Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled) Spanish (Subtitled) Spanish (Dubbed)

Sound: AC-3

Summary: In the final film of the trilogy frodo makes his way through the darkness to mount doom to destroy the one ring whole aragon learns of his destiny & the others prepare for a battle that will decide the fate of all. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 01/16/2007 Starring: Elijah Wood Ian Mckellan Run time: 200 minutes Rating: Pg13

Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled) Spanish (Subtitled)

Sound: Dolby

Summary: Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship continue their quest to destroy the One Ring and stand against the evil of the dark lord Sauron. The Fellowship has divided and now find themselves taking different paths to defeating Sauron and his allies. Their destinies now lie at two towers - Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupted wizard Saruman waits and Sauron's fortress at Baraddur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor.
Running Time: 179 min.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Languages: English (Original Language) English (Subtitled)

Summary: The robinson family has been chosen to travel to alpha prime the only other known inhabitable planet to prepare a travelgate for earths people when the planets fossil fuels give out. When they get lost in space it is up to them with the help of sinister dr. Smith and don west to reach alpha prime. Studio: New Line Home Video Release Date: 08/09/2005 Starring: Gary Oldman Mimi Rogers Run time: 130 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Stephen Hopkins

Languages: English (Original Language) Spanish (Subtitled)

Sound: DTS Surround Sound

Summary: A research team is sent to the jurassic park site b island to study the dinosaurs there while another team approaches with another agenda. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/24/2004 Starring: Jeff Goldblum Vince Vaughn Run time: 134 minutes Rating: Pg13 Director: Steven Spielberg