DVD: Emma Thompson

DVD: Emma Thompson

DVD:

Emma Thompson

Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson

Universal Studios, 2004

This movie is love...
There is a lot going on in `Love Actually'; a whole lot. That is a good thing, for that means that there is more to love, and love I do, for `Love Actually' is kind of like the ultimate romantic comedy. The film revolves around eight couples (not always in the most ...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Two-Disc Special Edition)

Timothy Bateson, Helena Bonham Carter

Warner Home Video, 2007

Excellent edition.
I had previously only watched the standard DVD edition of the film, which was a really bad transfer, very noisy. This transfer, however, is stunningly crisp. Blu-ray also offers a much better interaction with the menus. Even if you already own a copy of this movie on ...

Nanny McPhee (Widescreen Edition)

Emma Thompson, Colin Firth

Universal Studios, 2006

Great movie! Awesome price!!
I was able to preview this movie and decided I wanted to purchase the DVD. I found the movie for next to nothing here on Amazon, and bought it used (I paid under $9.00, shipping and all). I have had no problems with the DVD, it works great. It is a wonderful movie and ...

Much Ado About Nothing

Chris Barnes, Kate Beckinsale

MGM (Video & DVD), 2003

DVD Much Ado About Nothing
This is an excellent Hollywood presentation of Shakespeare's play Much Ado About Nothing. Emma Thompson is an excellent actress. I would definitely be careful not to show it to children or young teens as there is a fairly explicit sexual scene in it unless you totally ...

I Am Legend (Widescreen Single-Disc Edition)

Will Smith, Alice Braga

Warner Home Video, 2008

Wondeful!
I really liked this movie. I've seen movies that seem to take forever to watch but I watched I Am Legend and it was full of action (and some sadness) and didn't keep me looking at the clock, waiting for it to be over. I loved it, I cried so much at the end though.

Love Actually (Full Screen Edition)

Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)

James Fleet, Tom Wilkinson

Sony Pictures, 1999

Sense & Sensibility
Lovely movie that has adapted the novel to perfection. The characters are portrayed in such a way that you can't help but feel that you are there amongst them. One of the movies that you could watch time and again - comparing it to the actual novel has been a real ...

Wit

Emma Thompson, Christopher Lloyd

Hbo Home Video, 2001

Brilliant performance
A student of mine bugged me for an entire school year to get this and watch it. I did--and felt I'd been gut punched by the end. Thompson is brilliant, believable, amazing and inspiring in this role. Bravo, Emma. Thanks for being willing to take on this project. ...

Stranger Than Fiction

Will Ferrell, Queen Latifah

Sony Pictures, 2007

Same basic story, clever new revision
Okay, I'm a sucker for the classic story of someone-finding-out-they-are-about-to-die-and-review-their-life-for-the-good. It's been done many a time, but I guess every once in a while there is a new way to look at this tried-and-true concept. This odd little gem is one ...

Persuasion

Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds

Sony Pictures, 2000

Great Jane Austin story
I was so glad to see this on DVD, because I have worn out my VHS copy. This is a chick flick, and one of the best adaptations of Jane Austin's novel. Enjoy!

The Romantic Favorites Collection (Bridget Jones - The Edge of Reason / About a Boy / Love Actually / Notting ...

Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts

Universal Studios, 2007

Romantic Favorites Collection - Hugh Grant is wonderful!!
i bought this collection for my daughters who are away at college. I packed it along with some packets of microwave popcorn & sent it to them as a surprise care package from Mom. They absolutely loved it. Hugh Grant is so charming in all 4 films, even when he's ...

The Remains of the Day (Special Edition)

Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson

Sony Pictures, 2001

Don't buy this for the movie alone.
But buy it for the commentary provided by Emma Thompson, Ismail Merchant and James Ivory! First, the movie is a wonderful period piece set in pre-WWII England at the manor of an English Lord with his staid and emotionally distant butler and the recently hired young ...

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane

Warner Home Video, 2007

Excellent edition.
I had previously only watched the standard DVD edition of the film, which was a really bad transfer, very noisy. This transfer, however, is stunningly crisp. Blu-ray also offers a much better interaction with the menus. Even if you already own a copy of this movie on ...

In the Name of the Father

Alison Crosbie, Philip King (IV)

Universal Studios, 1998

Wrong Place At The Wrong Time
A remarkable film based on the true story of Gerry Conlan, In The Name Of The Father has one of the most gripping opening 20 minutes of any movie I have ever seen. The entire film is incredibly well written and superbly acted. Essentially a tale of the miscarriage of ...

Treasure Planet

Roscoe Lee Browne, Corey Burton

Walt Disney Video, 2003

Wonderful film, should do theatrical re-release in 3D
I am probably one of the few who did see "Treasure Planet" in the theater. I found it thoroughly enjoyable. I think part of the problem with the poor showing at theaters, was that the movie, overall, was geared more towards teen males and adults (those who usually do ...