Collection ID 766
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Vin Diesel, Jordi Mollà, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bautista
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Studio: One Race Productions   Release date: 2013   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won't leave the planet without Riddick's head as their trophy.
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My Review: Riddick - 2013 (Action, sci-fi, thriller) This movie picks up where The Chronicles of Riddick left off. Sometime after Riddick’s reign he’s betrayed, ambushed and attacked on an uninhabited desert planet. Left for dead, he struggles to survive on this inhospitable scorched hell of a planet. Eventually, Riddick finds a way off the planet. He triggers an SOS beacon and waits for the ride to arrive. Unfortunately, the ride turns out to be Bounty Hunters looking to cash in on Riddick’s head. What no one realizes is the real danger on this planet isn’t Riddick it’s the long dormant inhabitants. As the predators awaken, bounty hunters and Riddick both realize that they’re the prey now - Not the hunters. As two different storms converge it’s a survival struggle for all parties. This movie is much more akin to Pitch Black than it is to Chronicles. More horror, adventure, and anti-hero action, than epic space-opera with intrigue, drama and deception. If you liked Pitch Black, you’ll love this monster mayhem. If you liked Chronicles, you’ll dig the bad-ass Riddick as he bows to no man in this tense, thrilling fight for survival. There’s actually some character development here; more so than Pitch Black, but less than the Chronicles. Vin Diesel delivers a breathtaking performance as Riddick, and the supporting cast (Jordi Moll as Santana, Matt Noble as Boss Johns, Kate Sackhoff as Dahl, and many others) complement Vin’s style and the story’s atmosphere. The Writing and Direction by David Twohy was spot on. The only issue I had with the movie was the lack of scope. I found it a bit limiting in story and character. It didn’t expand the Riddick Universe or give us anything new - But it was a kick-ass action flick. I give this movie a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 1573
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Vin Diesel, Jordi Mollà, Matt Nable, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bautista
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Studio: One Race Productions   Release date: 2013   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English (USA)
Summary: The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty. The first ship to arrive carries a new breed of merc, more lethal and violent, while the second is captained by a man whose pursuit of Riddick is more personal. With time running out and a storm on the horizon that no one could survive, his hunters won't leave the planet without Riddick's head as their trophy.
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My Review: Riddick - 2013 (Action, sci-fi, thriller) This movie picks up where The Chronicles of Riddick left off. Sometime after Riddick’s reign he’s betrayed, ambushed and attacked on an uninhabited desert planet. Left for dead, he struggles to survive on this inhospitable scorched hell of a planet. Eventually, Riddick finds a way off the planet. He triggers an SOS beacon and waits for the ride to arrive. Unfortunately, the ride turns out to be Bounty Hunters looking to cash in on Riddick’s head. What no one realizes is the real danger on this planet isn’t Riddick it’s the long dormant inhabitants. As the predators awaken, bounty hunters and Riddick both realize that they’re the prey now - Not the hunters. As two different storms converge it’s a survival struggle for all parties. This movie is much more akin to Pitch Black than it is to Chronicles. More horror, adventure, and anti-hero action, than epic space-opera with intrigue, drama and deception. If you liked Pitch Black, you’ll love this monster mayhem. If you liked Chronicles, you’ll dig the bad-ass Riddick as he bows to no man in this tense, thrilling fight for survival. There’s actually some character development here; more so than Pitch Black, but less than the Chronicles. Vin Diesel delivers a breathtaking performance as Riddick, and the supporting cast (Jordi Moll as Santana, Matt Noble as Boss Johns, Kate Sackhoff as Dahl, and many others) complement Vin’s style and the story’s atmosphere. The Writing and Direction by David Twohy was spot on. The only issue I had with the movie was the lack of scope. I found it a bit limiting in story and character. It didn’t expand the Riddick Universe or give us anything new - But it was a kick-ass action flick. I give this movie a 4 out of 5.

Collection ID 500
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, Jane Alexander
Genre: Drama
Studio: DreamWorks   Release date: 2002   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it.
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My Review: Far creepier than the Japanese version . A very scary movie. Sublime direction by Gore Verbinski. A director who hasn't done many films, or at least I hadn't noticed him until now. He directed Pirates of the Caribbean - The curse of the black pearl, and received credit for filmography on The time machine. This movie is incredibly creepy. Visually stunning, excellent witting and a great cast. An investigative reporter is personally moved to investigate the death of her teenage niece. She discovers a video tape that kills the people who watch it. With seven days left to live, she must discover the reasons why, and prevent the death of her and the people she loves. The music in this movie was an outstanding match for the creepy video effects.

Collection ID 1204
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Naomi Watts, Martin Henderson, David Dorfman, Brian Cox, Jane Alexander
Genre: Drama
Studio: DreamWorks   Release date: 2002   Rated: PG-13   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: A young journalist must investigate a mysterious videotape which seems to cause the death of anyone in a week of viewing it.
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My Review: Far creepier than the Japanese version . A very scary movie. Sublime direction by Gore Verbinski. A director who hasn't done many films, or at least I hadn't noticed him until now. He directed Pirates of the Caribbean - The curse of the black pearl, and received credit for filmography on The time machine. This movie is incredibly creepy. Visually stunning, excellent witting and a great cast. An investigative reporter is personally moved to investigate the death of her teenage niece. She discovers a video tape that kills the people who watch it. With seven days left to live, she must discover the reasons why, and prevent the death of her and the people she loves. The music in this movie was an outstanding match for the creepy video effects.

Collection ID 660
Director: Hideo Nakata
Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yuko Takeuchi, Hitomi Sato
Genre: Art House & International
Studio: Dreamworks Video   Release date: 1998   Rated: Unrated   
Language (Country): Japanese (Japan)
Summary: A grainy, enigmatic videotape has the power to kill people seven days after they watch it. This brilliant premise fueled the 2002 Hollywood hit "The Ring", but before that it conquered Japan in "Ringu", Hideo Nakata's quietly unsettling study in terror. Fans of the U.S. version will find a less elaborate storyline and more primal fear in the original; the basic plot, however, still has a worried reporter (Nanako Matsushima) tracking down the meaning of the video--and, having watched it herself, she has only a week to work. The film's calm, economical style actually adds to the creeping sense of dread throughout, and the hair-curling set-pieces stand out in contrast. Like an old photograph of something evil, "Ringu" has the strange-but-familiar power to unnerve. Guaranteed, its effect will linger for at least seven days. Longer... if you're lucky. "--Robert Horton"
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My Review: This is the original version of the movie based on the novel (of the same name) by Kôji Suzuki. After Dreamworks acquired permission to make the movie 'The Ring' in English, they bought the rights to this movie, then they locked it away until after the American debut of 'The Ring'. This is an excellent movie. Some really good casting, a well written script, and a story that creeps you out. The beginning of the movie is very suspenseful, and the ending is shocking.

Collection ID 1354
Director: Hideo Nakata
Starring: Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani, Hiroyuki Sanada, Yuko Takeuchi, Hitomi Sato
Genre: Art House & International
Studio: Dreamworks Video   Release date: 1998   Rated: Unrated   
Language (Country): Japanese (Japan)
Summary: A grainy, enigmatic videotape has the power to kill people seven days after they watch it. This brilliant premise fueled the 2002 Hollywood hit "The Ring", but before that it conquered Japan in "Ringu", Hideo Nakata's quietly unsettling study in terror. Fans of the U.S. version will find a less elaborate storyline and more primal fear in the original; the basic plot, however, still has a worried reporter (Nanako Matsushima) tracking down the meaning of the video--and, having watched it herself, she has only a week to work. The film's calm, economical style actually adds to the creeping sense of dread throughout, and the hair-curling set-pieces stand out in contrast. Like an old photograph of something evil, "Ringu" has the strange-but-familiar power to unnerve. Guaranteed, its effect will linger for at least seven days. Longer... if you're lucky. "--Robert Horton"
My Rating:
My Review: This is the original version of the movie based on the novel (of the same name) by Kôji Suzuki. After Dreamworks acquired permission to make the movie 'The Ring' in English, they bought the rights to this movie, then they locked it away until after the American debut of 'The Ring'. This is an excellent movie. Some really good casting, a well written script, and a story that creeps you out. The beginning of the movie is very suspenseful, and the ending is shocking.

Collection ID 216
Director: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Kevin Anderson
Genre: Crime
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox   Release date: 1993   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: At the offices of a Japanese corporation, during a party, a woman, who's evidently a professional mistress, is found dead, apparently after some rough sex. A police detective, Web Smith is called in to investigate but before getting there, he gets a call from someone who instructs him to pick up John Connor, a former police Captain and expert on Japanese affairs. When they arrive there Web thinks that everything is obvious but Connor tells him that there's a lot more going on.
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My Review: Writen (based on a Michael Crichton novel) and directed by Philip Kaufman (Invasion of the Body Snatchers ('78), The Right Stuff), starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and others. It's L.A. in the late 80's, and the business world is booming - For the Japanese! A high-class party favor is found strangled on the boardroom table of a prestigious Japanese firm and two detectives show up to investigate. Sean Connery plays Cpt. John Connor, Wesley Snipes plays Lt. Webster Smith. Old world meets new world. Connery and Snipes team up to solve the murder. This film-noir murder mystery features a rich, complex story populated with fully developed characters and soaking with international intrigue. Deception and danger abound in this well acted, stylish thriller. The technological aspects of the movie were very well done, and the casting was excellent. Camera work and choreography (in the fight scenes) were below par.

Collection ID 934
Director: Philip Kaufman
Starring: Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Kevin Anderson
Genre: Crime
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox   Release date: 1993   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French (USA)
Summary: At the offices of a Japanese corporation, during a party, a woman, who's evidently a professional mistress, is found dead, apparently after some rough sex. A police detective, Web Smith is called in to investigate but before getting there, he gets a call from someone who instructs him to pick up John Connor, a former police Captain and expert on Japanese affairs. When they arrive there Web thinks that everything is obvious but Connor tells him that there's a lot more going on.
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My Review: Writen (based on a Michael Crichton novel) and directed by Philip Kaufman (Invasion of the Body Snatchers ('78), The Right Stuff), starring Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and others. It's L.A. in the late 80's, and the business world is booming - For the Japanese! A high-class party favor is found strangled on the boardroom table of a prestigious Japanese firm and two detectives show up to investigate. Sean Connery plays Cpt. John Connor, Wesley Snipes plays Lt. Webster Smith. Old world meets new world. Connery and Snipes team up to solve the murder. This film-noir murder mystery features a rich, complex story populated with fully developed characters and soaking with international intrigue. Deception and danger abound in this well acted, stylish thriller. The technological aspects of the movie were very well done, and the casting was excellent. Camera work and choreography (in the fight scenes) were below par.

Collection ID 1500
Director: Paul Brickman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Geffen Company, The   Release date: 1983   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (USA)
Summary: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
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Collection ID 63
Director: Paul Brickman
Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson Pinchot
Genre: Comedy
Studio: Geffen Company, The   Release date: 1983   Rated: R   
Language (Country): English, French, Spanish (USA)
Summary: A Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand.
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