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The Bourne Begins

Advantages: Good action sequences
Disadvantages: Can get dull in parts

The Bourne Identity of the first in what has become known as 'The Bourne Trilogy' and was released in 2002. Jason Bourne, we learn, is a trained assassin who is suffering from amnesia after failing to assassinate a target. As the film begins he has no idea who he is or what his occupation is and the majority of the film sees him either trying to track down information that will help him discover his identity or avoiding capture or death at the hands ...
...new found friend Marie. The film has some excellent action scenes and Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne pretty convincingly. You can really imagine him as a trained killer. Previous to this film, I'd only ever really liked Matt Damon as a comedy actor (Dogma, The Ocean's series) but this film really put him in a different light. I dare say he is now a fully fledged action star. ...

dandadda 20.02.2009 · Read full review
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Review of The Bourne Identity (DVD)

Seagal Entertainment

Advantages: The full works, all of Stevies best - Unmissable
Disadvantages: Be Prepared for a waning, breathless Seagal at the end of them all.

...the great spectacle that is Steven Seagal. In "Nico" he is born in Chicago, originally from Italy, and with a martial arts expertise perfected in Japan - truly a worldwide jester. He is just hilarious - if you really cannot be bothered working out how he will, again, get out of an otherwise ominous situation you want Steven Seagal movies. Its a stress - free decongestant that takes you away from your hectic life. Its Seagal, and its as funny as some ...
...shoddy acting is what all these films have in common, but what makes them worth buying is the unbelieveable pleasure derived from watching this charecter - always an Ex cop, or marine, or agent or an ex convict. All in all, this epic set of DVDs will give you a rollercoaster sensation as it showcases the progress (or eventual lack of it) of the best action hero in the world. ...

Blobz 07.01.2006 · Read full review
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Review of Steven Seagal Collection (Box Set) (DVD)

Fight for freedom!

Advantages: Story and cast
Disadvantages: none

...Scottish legend, William Wallace. Braveheart is set during the 13th century when William Wallace leads his fellow Scots against the oppressive King Edward I of England, who armies occupy most of Scotland. The cruel laws and oppressive nature of the King leads Wallace to unite his fellow Scots against the tyranny of the King, especially after Wallace loses a loved one at the hands of King Edward’s soldiers. Scottish noble man Robert the Bruce offers ...
...agenda. Wallace and his forces battle against the English armies in order to give the Scots something they long for…freedom! The cast for the film includes a great cast, as you can see below. Mel Gibson - William Wallace James Cosmo - Campbell Sean McGinley - MacClannough Patrick McGoohan - Longshanks, King Edward I Peter Hanly - Edward, Prince of Wales Sophie Marceau - Princess Isabelle Catherine McCormack - Murron MacClannough Barry McGovern ...

mozzie76 24.12.2009 · Read full review
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Review of Braveheart (DVD)

Troy

Advantages: nice picture
Disadvantages: few mistakes

Troy!!! If you like to see a great sorry of a troyan moview watch this remake movie. A story based on a realistic story with a good scenes and also good actors. Best movie seen compared with Gladiator. Many of it is filmed in Malta. It is a good choose if you like troyan movies, roman soldiers and more. Do not miss this opportunity with a great soundtracks, great make up, great actors, and also big and great scenes. It has also a great editing and ...

jonfarrugia 06.01.2008 · Read full review
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Review of Troy (Special Edition) (DVD)

High Drama In The Highlands

Advantages: Good casting. Excellent performances. Stunning scenery.
Disadvantages: Perhaps a wee bit drawn out at 133 minutes.

...ONLY ~~~~~~~~~ ~ ~ Rob Roy MacGregor is a legendary figure in Scottish history, immortalised forever in the famous novel of the same name by Sir Walter Scott published in 1817. Scott's novel is probably the main reason he's a legendary figure in Scottish history, as in reality he was a simply a clan chief from around Stirling, (the old Scot's capital) who supported the cause of the Stuarts (Jacobites) in the 1715 rising against the Crown, and who ...
...be forgiven for thinking that Rob Roy MacGregor was a major historical figure. Never let it be said that reality should spoil a good Hollywood blockbuster! ~ ~ This movie had the misfortune to be released in 1995, the same year that another epic historical drama about Scotland called "Braveheart" was also released. Of course, Braveheart went on to practically sweep the boards at the Oscars in 1996, winning both best picture and best director. (Mel ...

the_mad_cabbie 29.01.2007 · Read full review
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