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"I'll be back!", and again and again.
Advantages: Roaring fun with excellent special effects
Disadvantages: Original film is not DTS
...is his role as The Terminator that made everyone sit up and notice. As a competitive body-builder, he was an ideal choice for a character that is strong, intimidating, and un-nerved by the surroundings.
Since the start of the push for Artificial Intelligence, the question of whether a computer could become self-aware has plagued the minds of those both inside and outside the science. As computer chips have found their way into almost every part ...
...AI, send one of their Terminator units into the past to stop the birth of the resistance leader John Connor.
T-101, played by Arnie, is given the mission of taking out Sarah Connor, mother of John, a job that is complicated by the fact that the resistance have also sent someone through the past to protect her.
There is some amazing imagery of the future, through the nightmares of Sarah's protector, and the explosions accompanying the action scenes ...
 Danneey 13.04.2007 · Read full review
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Review of Terminator Trilogy - Deluxe Edition (Box Set) (DVD)
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Arnie's breakthrough as Conan
Advantages: Great atmosphere throughout the film
Disadvantages: Quite simple, not a lot of dialogue from the star
...as the title role in Conan The Barbarian, a film directed by John Milius. Arnie, as he has become better known, had appeared in a few films already, but this is considered to be his breakthrough film.
The Plot
As a child, Conan witnesses the vicious killings of his family and clansmen at the hands of a vicious warlord who is controlling of his people and of all the land, Thulsa Doom. Years later, following a childhood of slavery, Conan finds himself ...
...there is one scene where Conan is standing on a rock precipice practicing by brandishing his sword in controlled fight movements. This is highly skillful, and a testament to the dedication Arnie displays in many of his performances.
Sandahl Bergman is sassy as the warrior Conan falls for, Valeria, and Gerry Lopez does very well as the haunting thief Subotai. Max Von Sydow turns in a small but effective role as King Osric, and Mako is extremely believable ...
 pmcds 07.06.2008 · Read full review
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6th Day / Last Action Hero Review
Advantages: One good and one reasonable film
Disadvantages: None really
The 6th Day (2000)
Details
Director: Roger Spottiswoode
Main Cast: Arnold Schwarenegger, Robert Duvall, Michael Rapaport, Wendy Crewson, Tony Goldwyn
Genre: Sci-Fi / Action
Plot
In the cliched Sci-Fi setting of the near future, cloning technology has advanced to the stage whee some scientists claim that complete human cloning is possible, however this is still technically illegal.
That does not stop a sinister corporation ...
...when good everyday american family man and ex-US Air Force pilot Adam Gibson (Schwarzenegger) comes home from work one day to find that a clone has replaced him.
If that is not enough there are also a number of assasins keen to wipe out the remaining evidence, otherwise known as Gibson's life. He must struggle not only to stay alive but also to solve the mystery of who is behind it all in an attempt to reclaim his life.
Review
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hackerjack 23.03.2008 · Read full review
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Awe-inspiring blockbuster that hasn't dated
Advantages: The film which made Arnie a star
Disadvantages: The film sequels aren't as good
...is the first of three Conan the Barbarian films, and it far outshines the others. Arnold Schwarzeneger was not the first choice for the lead in the movie, but now one cannot imagine that anyone else could have been more appropriate. This is the movie that made Arnie famous as a celluloid acion hero. The story is from a series of books of the same name, written by Robert E Howard, in the 1930s. Howard was the father of the "sword and sorcery" genre ...
...some extent, the idea of Conan was inspired by the works of the philosopher Frederik Nietsche. Conan is the Superman and embodies the idea of "what does not kill me makes me stronger". After he is captured by the merciless warriors of a snake-worshipping cult, who kill his parents and all adults in his village, Conan and all the children are sold into slavery. They are made to trudge constantly around in circles to push a heavy wheel (some kind of ...
ironmodem1 27.11.2005 · Read full review
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~ Are you ready! ~
Advantages: Cast, Comedy, Narrative
Disadvantages: Same old Arnie character, far fetched action.
...is even more annoying. In the last week I have watched a lot of films. After visiting town to have a look around we came across four DVD’s for £10. We thought this would save us money from going out and keep us occupied. One of the films my boyfriend chose was The 6th day. I wasn’t really keen on watching it to be honest, even tough I remember vaguely watching it before. However, since we had no other films left we put this on the other day. It was ...
...and his characters remain quite the same. This film Was released in 2000 so has been out for several years. I remember watching this on tele a few years’ back and thought it was ok; I couldn’t really remember much though. INFO Director- Roger Spottiswoode
I have no idea who this was when I saw the name come up in the title sequence so I was not sure of his reputation. After looking him up Roger is a Canadian director and has been directing since ...
blackmagicstar4 10.08.2009 · Read full review
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Samsung CLX-3175
Printer / copier / scanner - Colour - Laser - Copy Speed: 12 ppm, 16 ppm - Print Speed: 16 ppm - USB 2.0
Sony KDL-40W5500
 Stunning when used with blu ray and high definition broadcasts (*)
Rose Tattoo - Rose Tatoo
1 CD(s) - Heavy Metal - Label: Repertoire - Distributor: RSK/Trilogy Logistics - Released: 29/07/2002 - 4009910410325
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