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Advantages: The title song, it launched the careers 2 big stars
Disadvantages: Dreadful adaptation of a great novel, laughable love scenes, horrible performances

************************************************************* TITLE: endless love RATING: No Stars CAST: Brooke Shields, Martin Hewitt, Shirley Knight, Don Murray, Beatrice Straight, Richard Kiley, James Spader, Ian Zeiring, Penelope Milford, Jan Miner, Salem Ludwig, Leon B. Stephens, Jami Gertz, Tom Cruise, Walt Gorney, Robert Altman. DIRECTOR: Franco Zeffirelli SCREENWRITER: Judith Rascoe STUDIO: Universal Pictures / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment ...
...that the film version of ENDLESS LOVE isn't in the same league. Scott Spencer's novel is about first love being destroyed, though its not so much about the love between two teenagers as it is about obsession. The book is told completely from David's point-of-view, and we don't really meet Jade until two thirds of the book is read. In summary, the story is this: we meet David right after he is banished from the Butterfield home because Jade's father ... Read review

Advantages: This
Disadvantages: That

This movie is really one of the better movies out there. It sort of stinks as a whole that everybody doesn't love it. Everybody should try and obtain this DVD. I hope everybody who buys DVDs, will please go out and spend their good money on this one. This review used to be better. But I cannot write reviews for free. Come and see my wonderful reviews at Epinions. the web address is www.Epinions.com Look for Scapp70 Have a nice day everybody. ...
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Advantages: Stunning performances and unforgettable
Disadvantages: In places historically incaurate

...fight for their freedom" Glory is without a doubt one of the greatest civil war films ever made. The film follows a black regiment of soldiers (the fifty-forth) through their training and eventually to fighting in the civil war. There is a great line-up of cast members, proving to be some of their greatest on screen roles to date. The film stars Matthew Broderick as col. Robert Gould Shaw along with Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Cary Elwes. ...
...to point out there are several flaws in the films historical accuracy. The most important being, in the film, the fifty fourth are portrayed as the first regiment of black soldier. It is true that they were among the first, but not actually the first black regiment. Along with this most of the slaves who were in the fifty forth had not previously escaped slavery as is portrayed in the film. But most of this can be excused as overall as a result; ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent acting, wonderful characters, beautiful scenery, historically accurate
Disadvantages: None

...rock shatters." – One Stab, Legends of the Fall If you ever find yourself with 2 hours and 7 minutes to fill, and want a front seat on the sort of emotional rollercoaster that will leave you weepy and drained, then look no further than Legends of the Fall. It has all of the elements that are needed for a real epic. Stunning scenery well thought out characters, a story that spans decades, war, death, passion, madness and most of all tonnes of insight ...
...it for you, well it also won the 1995 Oscar for Cinematography, and was nominated for 8 other awards, so that gives you an idea of quality. Plot outline *************** From the 17th century onwards wars were fought between the indigenous people of America and the colonial Amercian powers. This continued until 1890 and the Battle of Wounded Knee, the last major armed conflict between the Dakota Indians and the US Government Army. Colonel William ... Read review

Advantages: Greatest Love story on DVD
Disadvantages: Hard to understand

...familiar with the tale of Romeo and Juliet, for those of you haven't it is a play created by William Shakespeare. Franco Zeffirelli an Italian film director made this play in to a movie in 1968. Cast / Characters Robert Stephens (Prince Escalus): This is the Prince of Verona John McEnery (Mercutio): Mercutio is Romeo's close friend & a relative of the Prince Paul Hardwick (Lord Capulet): Lord Capulet is Juliet's loving father. Natasha Perry ...
...Leonard Whiting (Romeo): Romeo is the son of the Montague's & lover of Juliet. Bruce Robinson (Benvolio): Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and friend. Milo O'Shea (Friar Lawrence): Romeo's Advisor & confidant. Roberto Bisacco (Count Paris): Count Paris wishes to marry Juliet. Synopsis The story is set in Verona (Italy) where two households are located the Montague's and the Capulet's. Both houses have been enemies for years, reasons for which ... Read review