5 comments about Big Trouble in Little China [Blu-ray].

1. WHEN I WAS YOUNGER I SAW THIS 80`S MOVIE AND REMEMBER THAT WAS GREAT, NOW JUST TO COLLECTION EFFECT I GOT IT IN BD, AND LOOK MUCH BETTER, BUT I HAVE TO TELL YOU SOMETHING, AS A MATTER OF FACT IS A LITTLE "CAMPY".-GREAT FOR KIDS OLDER 8.



2. I'm ashamed that I love this movie. It's stupid but in a good way.



3. This is one of my favorite flicks. Sadly, I'm coming to a conclusion that most blu ray disk titles don't have a transfer that is any better than the DVD. This looks pretty much exact to the special edition DVD release. Based on my experiences with other Blu Ray titles, this is actually better than normal. Movies like Stargate and Total Recall blu ray disks, in my opinion, look WORSE than the DVD copy.



4. Outstanding PQ, very crisp! I put a 5 star rating on this amazing PQ. Movie looks like it came out yesterday! Also an amazing 5 star SQ. Nice job! I highly recommend this Blu-ray to any collection! Flawless quality!



5. This item came exactly as described and shipped super fast. I'd recommend this seller and would do business with them again. I love this movie too!

5 comments about The 36th Chamber of Shaolin [Blu-ray].

1. to start this IS a good movie, but it's just that - 'a good movie' not really a Kung Fu action movie. Here's what i mean the movie overemphasizes training far too long that by the time the actual action begins you become bored, or bored leading up to the action, As always the cinematography/choreography in the S.B. films is top notch and this one is no exception but if you are looking for the fast, furious beat em'up 'this clan-betrayed-our clan' style of a movie, look elsewhere this one moves slow, (story is good)but overall tedious, and well... not enough action by "Action" it needs to move in all directions be fast, unexpected, colorful, creative, whereas this is just uninspiring/hum drum "a weakling becomes a monk" type of film. there are ga-zillions of other S.B. titles much better then this at lest entertaining wise. If you are fan of any kung fu then by all means pick this up it is worth the purchase but only for the hardcore fan, if you have a varied eclectic taste this just may not be your cup of tea. some worthy mentions.... Fist of the white lotus, House of traps, Crippling Avengers, Chinese Super Ninjas, Secret Rivals 1, and 2. Iron Armour, Brave Archer, anything with the venom's/Sonny Chiba etc..



2. I have been wanting to get this classic movie since I seen it as a child. Great purchase and excellent delivery time. I was very impressed with the easy process. Thank you so much for helping me start my collection of 70's and 80's Kung Fu movies.



3. My favorite martial arts movie from my teenage years. I'd been looking for the movie "Master Killer" but saw the plot of this and bought it because the synopsis on the back of the box sounded very familiar. I was thrilled to watch it and find out it was indeed "Master Killer". DEFINITELY a must for any fan of the genre.



4. We watched the movie and it is a good movie. Print was execllent and so was the sound etc. Satisfied.



5. This movie is awesome, my wife even liked it! Its like a kung fu version of rocky, a guy comes from nothing to be a master of kung fu.

5 comments about Kung Fu Panda (Widescreen Edition).

1. I love this show..this is my best show so far and the good thing was i got this item on time..Amazon is pretty good on shipping stufs...



2. I enjoyed the movie and all of its cute one liners as well as found the moral of the story very good for my children.. they love watching this movie.. so much so im forced to have a kung fu panda background lol. SO yes an obvious buy.



3. This is truly one of the best productions to date - Video and Sound are excellent - reference quality. Kung fu Panda will really give your Theater a work out and trust me you'll be smiling the whole time !!!



4. An entertaining, Kung Fu Fun movie for the whole family. Love Jack Black as a big lovable Panda, a really fun movie for Kids and adults alike.



5. kung fu panda is awesome. it's funny and actioned pack. this movie is for everyone.

5 comments about Ninja Assassin.

1. I came into Ninja Assassin with very low expectations. That probably helped me have an overall positive impression of the movie. Let me tell you what you can probably already guess: the plot isn't anything deep or particularly compelling, the characters are stock, and the acting is just passable. That said, it's a pretty fun action movie.
   
   The fight scenes are well choreographed and employ an excellent blood effect. Every swipe, severing slice, or star seems to unleash a half-gallon of blood from the target and it looks great. The main character looks the part and the director does a great job composing the action sequences.
   
   If you go in expecting Crouching Tiger then you will be disappointed. If you go in expecting Blade then you will have a good time. Just remember that whenever the characters start talking, that's a great time to get up for a drink or bathroom break. They'll give you just enough time to get back before something interesting starts happening again.



2. I GREW UP WATCHING MOVIES LIKE NINJA 3 THE DOMINATION AND REVENGE OF THE NINJA...THIS BRINGS BACK THAT NINJA TRADITION...THIS DEFINATELY SHOWS THAT THERE ARE STILL GREAT POTENTIAL IN MOVIE MAKING, YES THERE IS GORE BUT IN A GREAT WAY AND NOT IN A CGI OVERLOAD WAY, IT STILL LOOKS LIKE REAL BLOOD....THIS MOVIE ACTUALLY HAS GREAT ACTORS PLAYING GREAT PARTS AND ITS NOT JUST ANOTHER WHOLESALE MOVIE THATS TRYING TO MAKE A BUCK BY SKIPPING QUALITY...ANOTHER WORDS....THIS MOVIE IS WORTH YOUR TIME.



3. The movie was great and quite intriguing for the beginning to the end of it. Had a little too much blood in it but I guess thats what happens when you utilize such weapons and it is a situation of your life or theirs in a deadly mortal kombat.



4. I had been surprised in a very positive way by this movie which led me to watch past "The End" and found the names of Joel Silver and the Wachowski Brothers (those who made "The Matrix"), that I had regained part of my confidence lost in them for "Speed Racer". The story is standard but fast, period. The choreography and action are great yet bloody. One may not like the face of the main actor "Rain". However, his body is very convincing although the ending is a little bit overdone. Definitely a very good choice of rental after a hard day's work. Recommended.



5. 1. Are you a fan of the ninja mythos? If yes, continue
   2. Do you like awesomely executed choreography and to be Entertained? IF yes, go on
   3. Are you one of those people that sit back and watch ALL movies looking to be enlightened on the meaning of life and anything that doesn't make you think disgust you? If yes, Stop, you don't belong here. If yes, Continue...
   
   When this movie was being thought up, there was one thing on the mind of the director. "How can I bring back the love of ninjas that I had as a young child?" His answer was to create this movie and update the premise of the ninja with the many cool things that have been done with the genre since the old days of Sho Kosugi's Revenge of the Ninja. This means, take all of the mythological aspects of the ninja:
   Shadow walking (or melding with shadows)
   The mind of a Ninja (Classic training Sequences that exist in all Martial Flicks
   Wicked Sword play and creative use of weaponry
   Agility beyond what normal humans have
   Add in a little Ninja Magic and Jutsu
   = ENTER NINJA ASSASSIN
   
   As with all great movies and concepts this film excels at one thing in particular, Mixing Genres. Within the first 5 minutes of the story, you will realize that you aren't dealing with a strict action movie. There is a great blend of Horror, Suspense, Comedy, and down right Awesomeness. As with all action movies there are some things that people consider weak with the plot but lets not get ahead of ourselves. If you go into an action movie looking to see Schindlers List, you will be disappointed. This movie was made strictly to entertain. If it does not do that for you, then you have no blood in your veins or you should go see twilight and look at the debauchery of vampire myth and swoon over the skin of a killer. Seeing Sho Kosugi again after all these years is amazing, and to see that he is still just as awesome as he was in the 80s when I was a child is Inspirational. Everyone does their job in the film acting wise, and After months of training and choreography and turning his body into a killing machine, Rain pulls it all together. I have actually read the script for this movie and there are some things that I hope are included with the blu ray. The ideas that are touched on in the film would make great stories in themselves and I for one hope that this implies that the Ninja Renaissance is upon us. Its been too long.
   
   The only thing you get from this movie is visceral action, classic ninja cinema, and a plot that fits the moment.
   
   A lot of people went into this movie thinking that they were going to go see the next Matrix film, as they do with any film that has the Wachowskis banner on it somewhere. This has lead to a lot of films by them and their protege McTiegue being overlooked. The biggest crime being the bad press that Speed Racer Received even though it was one of the best family movies ever. Buy Ninja Assassin and you will not be disappointed.

5 comments about Ong Bak 2: The Beginning [Blu-ray].

1. Great action, good story, the lip sync is a little funny because of the accents.



2. I was TOTALLY disappointed by this movie ... there were no hordes of elephants, some of the fighting sequences were SO long I found it kind of boring, & what the heck was up with the two ladies that were more animal than human? (perhaps if I had seen the first movie, I might understand what was up with that)
   
   There's O-N-E elephant, not hordes of them.



3. this movie was everything i thought it would be and then some. it totally rocked! very well written, directed and acted and the fight choreography was insanely good. i can't wait to see the sequel! by far tony jaa has stepped up into the big game and i think he will be a long time player in the film industry. i highly recomend seeing this movie!!



4. Even Though this film is actually more of a prequel then a sequel, it still rocks! Tony Jaa delivers another stunning performence, as he takes on the role of Tien. Some of the most realistic and crazy, insane martial arts I have ever seen in a movie. The only downside is the story isn't as straight forward as the 1st movie. The dvd comes with an alternate ending and a preview for Ong Bak 3. This is a must buy on Blu-ray, looks great.



5. So, as the title says, do not be expecting this to be a continuation of the first Ong Bak. DO, however, expect this to be a heavy-hitting martial arts movie. Tony Jaa returns to the movie scene but this time implementing more than his traditional use of Muay Thai. He combines a multitude of weapon and unarmed techniques in this great film. To keep this review short, and (hopefully) helpful, if you've enjoyed Jaas films thus far it is unlikely that Ong Bak 2 will disappoint. I won't go into specifics about the story as it is no fun to explain it when you can, and should, watch it for yourself. Personally, I recommend this great movie.

5 comments about Red Cliff International Version - Part I & Part II [Blu-ray].

1. i seriously don't know why the initial reviews for this movie is so positive here at amazon (and mirrored by major review sites all around the country). alright, perhaps the 'ancient Chinese' 'based on historical facts' and 'made by john woo' tags can hook a few people, but seriously, calling this the 'best movie' or 'most magnificent recent film' etc just shows lack of taste. Perhaps its because people are afraid of saying anything bad made by the Chinese? Or perhaps it has to do with their lack of understanding of the original material? Still, something as inane as Twilight can and did make some serious coins in the box office, so go figure.
   
   in the tradition of recent Chinese cinema 'blockbusters', Red Cliff is an ultra shallow film that should be avoided. the acting here is uniformly cringe-inducing bad. And before you say it, no, its not some crazy language / cultural gap - the acting doesn't get any better even if you speak Chinese. The exception is Tony Leung, who is one of the best character actor out of Hong Kong, but he is totally wasted here in his role. For someone who has been in the business for as long as he is, he (and his agent) really should've walked away from this project the first time around (he walked away from the initial roll offered to him). The remainder group of... celebrity cast involved can't act their way out of a box, much less carry a 'epic' 'blockbuster'.
   
   As the movie's plot is based on a 600 years old historical novel that itself is based on 1900 years old history, you figure it won't be so hard to make a compelling story. No luck here. There are so much 'inventive' rewrites and character 'modernizing', one wonders why they even bothered keeping the character names at all (incidentally, same atrocity happened with the recent 2010 Sherlock Holmes flick). Graphically, the set design ranges from poor to ridiculous (one wonders if the cinematographer and Woo has ever been to the real Red Cliff location). The over used CGI models are so poor, that if it were a video game, kids today would never touch it. The costume design, handled by Tim Yip, is competent, but nothing memorable. The music, while again competent, is at odds thematically with the rest of the movie.
   
   The saddest thing about this whole fiasco of a movie is that the source material, 'romance of three kingdoms' is a great novel that deserves a good movie and a competent director. Unfortunately John Woo has no idea how to handle anything more than a slow-mo guy and two pistols - anything that's even remotely out of his usual range will and do suck (WW2 / Windtalkers, Fantasy / bulletproof Monk, SciFi / Paycheck, for example). how he got the funding and the go ahead for this project is beyond me.
   
   unless you wanna play a drinking game along with this (a shot ever time you cringe), avoid this movie at all cost.



2. This 'international version' of John Woo's RED CLIFF is the preferred edition over the previously released (and shorter) US theatrical version. Woo worked hard to shoot this epic adaption of a famous Chinese historical novel, and the final version of the movie was so long (closer to 5 hours than 4) that in Asian markets the film was released in two parts, each playing in cinemas at opposite ends of a near 12 month period. In the US, the UK and Australia, Woo tentatively gave approval for a cut-down version to play in cinemas, with both parts condensed by 50% down to a single movie. Australian critic David Stratton (a frequent reviewer for VARIETY) gave the condensed version a good, not great review, but then noted that he felt the full, uncut edition of RED CLIFF was one of the great cinema epics. And so it is.
   
   Woo's career seemed to take a gradual downturn in the US after the peak of FACE/OFF, and it would be hard for fans of the director's earlier HARD-BOILED or BULLET IN THE HEAD (both great films) to share the same sense of enthusiasm for works like MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2 or the aptly titled PAYCHECK. Woo reportedly wasn't that happy with things either, so when he announced he would return to Asia to shoot the biggest historical epic in Chinese film history, it was welcome news. (RED CLIFF is based on the same story that was adapted for THREE KINGDOMS, filmed not too long ago with Andy Lau and the lithe, hypnotically sexy Maggie Q). Woo regular Chow Yun Fat was in RED CLIFF, then out. Another Woo regular, Tony Leung, was in, then out, then back in (long story). Once the casting issues were resolved, Woo took his good time to shoot the movie that had apparently tantalized him for decades. The result is a real return to form and a consummate display of confidence from a director clearly passionate about the subject matter, and the movie.
   
   RED CLIFF is epic from the get-go. In the first few minutes (of the long cut - this review deals with the 2-part extended cut listed here and will hereafter ignore the shorter version) the narrative puts events in motion for an army of thousands to commence a destructive attack across the kingdoms of China. We see thousands of soldiers (some realized digitally, others through enormous crowds of extras) and soon see a smaller band of heroes putting up a spirited defense. Characters escape the melee, seek shelter, join forces with others and prepare to make a stand against the attackers in a series of battles that escalate in size and complexity throughout the two movies. Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro are two of the main heroes. There are several other key characters fighting alongside them, and a villain of imposing stature fighting against them, determined to wipe out the heroes and consolidate his rule. Each side possesses an army, but the forces of good are outnumbered by their enemies. Interpersonal intrigue, moments of heroism and bravery, lyrical interludes where the characters philosophically ponder their situation and careful scenes where each side pragmatically plots their next movie against their opponent - these all flow forward in scenes of great beauty, warmth and power, preparing the ground for each skirmish, battle or stand-off. The opposing sides gather in numbers until, at the end of part 2, we witness a ferocious, climactic attack taking place on sea and land, with thousands determined to battle to the death.
   
   I've generalized the story above, partly for my own sake but more specifically as I suggest you catch the various incidents of the movie fresh. The story as presented by Woo is elegant and satisfying. The devil is in the details, though, and its Woo's marshalling of texture and sound, his characteristically kinetic and mobile camerawork, and the sheer bravura of the films spectacle that make this a must-see movie. Scenes in RED CLIFF, particularly the epic destructive battles comprising much of the spectacular second part, match Jackson's LORD OF THE RINGS for effects, grandiose scale and visceral impact. (Actually, I'd clarify that statement by suggesting that the RED CLIFF films match those earlier movies visually, but surpass them viscerally, as Woo's staging of the action is more physically impactful than Jacksons). The US effects house The Orphanage provided the visual effects, and the enormous budget complements those with countless eye-opening scenes staged for real with crowds, stunt men and gargantuan sets. Woo (and his producer Terence Chang) have really pulled out all the stops. I viewed RED CLIFF on DVD but if you have the equipment and the interest, the Blu-Ray edition of this extended cut should be even more enticing. (The HK Blu-Ray of these movies received top marks for AV quality and I'd imagine the US release replicates those standards).
   
   RED CLIFF - the full, uncensored, no-holds-barred two-part version - didn't really get the attention it deserved upon release, (at least here in the West), nor has it since. (Another fine film, Kim Je-Woon's big-budget, visionary Korean western THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE WEIRD, suffered a similar fate). Even so, a few astute critics such as Glenn Kenny put the full RED CLIFF high in their top 10 for the year. I'd argue the same (it'd be in my top 5), and months after I originally acquired the DVD's of this movie, I still return to it in admiration, luxuriating in its many moments of grace, beauty and power.
   
   As Amazon occasionally conflates its reviews of variant products into the same listing, let me repeat that the edition of this film you should purchase is the RED CLIFF INTERNATIONAL VERSION - PART I & PART II, on either Blu-Ray or DVD. The editions labeled as featuring the `theatrical' version are shorter, inferior, and not worth pursuing over this longer, more satisfying cut.



3. If you have read San Guo (Three Kingdoms) you probably will be very disappointed in this movie. It strays from some very important storylines. For example in the Novel, Zhou Yu feared Zhuge Liang (Kongming) and tried to have him killed for negligence of duty. He did this by assigning him the task of making 100,000 arrows and then failed to supply him the materials. In the movie, this is entirely left out because they create a "bromance" between Kongming and Zhou. The arrow incident becomes comedy relief in the movie. In the Novel, Cao's only tie to Zhou Yu's wife is a boast that he has built two towers for Sun Quan and Zhou Yu's wives to live in. (They were sisters) The movie has some sort of childhood tie between Cao and Qiao which is stupid. It would have been nice to see Cao's flight from Chi Bi, where he shed his general's clothes, cut off his hair and beard to avoid recognition and capture, but that is left out as well and the victors just yell at him to leave, how lame!
   The casting was terrible as well. The characters should have been in their mid thrities at the time of Chi Bi and these Characters are all too old. Guan Yu was cast entirely wrong, instead of a tall, strong man capable of yielding a 100lbs blade, he was a shrimp! Zhang Fei was also very unimpressive and Liu Bei a bit role.
   
   Having said all that, if you have never read the novel, and never dreamed all the scenes while reading it, you might like this visually riveting fun movie.



4. My wife and I get tired of subtitles
   you can get so busy reading them that you miss too much of a movie
   
   if they're going to sell their movies over here in the U.S.A.
   then the least they can do is get it done well in english
   
   I've passed on at least 30 movies that look good simply because of the subtitles
   which should still be included on the DVD, but be limited to it
   because once you watched one with English
   then you might want to watch it again later with the subtitles to pick up on nuances



5. I first saw this movie on cable and was Mesmerized. If you are a fan of ancient warfare, sun-tsu (art of war), Miyamoto Musashi (book of five rings) and the like then this movie is for you. The art of deception, decoy, knowing when to attack your enemy, using the environment to your advantage are all utilized in the movie. Well written and directed. The scenery and special effects are on point. I love this movie and once you start watching you will not even want to pause. I recommend it to those that are into military warfare and strategy.

5 comments about Ninja Assasin (Blu-ray+DVD+Digital Copy Combo Pack).

1. I came into Ninja Assassin with very low expectations. That probably helped me have an overall positive impression of the movie. Let me tell you what you can probably already guess: the plot isn't anything deep or particularly compelling, the characters are stock, and the acting is just passable. That said, it's a pretty fun action movie.
   
   The fight scenes are well choreographed and employ an excellent blood effect. Every swipe, severing slice, or star seems to unleash a half-gallon of blood from the target and it looks great. The main character looks the part and the director does a great job composing the action sequences.
   
   If you go in expecting Crouching Tiger then you will be disappointed. If you go in expecting Blade then you will have a good time. Just remember that whenever the characters start talking, that's a great time to get up for a drink or bathroom break. They'll give you just enough time to get back before something interesting starts happening again.



2. I GREW UP WATCHING MOVIES LIKE NINJA 3 THE DOMINATION AND REVENGE OF THE NINJA...THIS BRINGS BACK THAT NINJA TRADITION...THIS DEFINATELY SHOWS THAT THERE ARE STILL GREAT POTENTIAL IN MOVIE MAKING, YES THERE IS GORE BUT IN A GREAT WAY AND NOT IN A CGI OVERLOAD WAY, IT STILL LOOKS LIKE REAL BLOOD....THIS MOVIE ACTUALLY HAS GREAT ACTORS PLAYING GREAT PARTS AND ITS NOT JUST ANOTHER WHOLESALE MOVIE THATS TRYING TO MAKE A BUCK BY SKIPPING QUALITY...ANOTHER WORDS....THIS MOVIE IS WORTH YOUR TIME.



3. The movie was great and quite intriguing for the beginning to the end of it. Had a little too much blood in it but I guess thats what happens when you utilize such weapons and it is a situation of your life or theirs in a deadly mortal kombat.



4. I had been surprised in a very positive way by this movie which led me to watch past "The End" and found the names of Joel Silver and the Wachowski Brothers (those who made "The Matrix"), that I had regained part of my confidence lost in them for "Speed Racer". The story is standard but fast, period. The choreography and action are great yet bloody. One may not like the face of the main actor "Rain". However, his body is very convincing although the ending is a little bit overdone. Definitely a very good choice of rental after a hard day's work. Recommended.



5. 1. Are you a fan of the ninja mythos? If yes, continue
   2. Do you like awesomely executed choreography and to be Entertained? IF yes, go on
   3. Are you one of those people that sit back and watch ALL movies looking to be enlightened on the meaning of life and anything that doesn't make you think disgust you? If yes, Stop, you don't belong here. If yes, Continue...
   
   When this movie was being thought up, there was one thing on the mind of the director. "How can I bring back the love of ninjas that I had as a young child?" His answer was to create this movie and update the premise of the ninja with the many cool things that have been done with the genre since the old days of Sho Kosugi's Revenge of the Ninja. This means, take all of the mythological aspects of the ninja:
   Shadow walking (or melding with shadows)
   The mind of a Ninja (Classic training Sequences that exist in all Martial Flicks
   Wicked Sword play and creative use of weaponry
   Agility beyond what normal humans have
   Add in a little Ninja Magic and Jutsu
   = ENTER NINJA ASSASSIN
   
   As with all great movies and concepts this film excels at one thing in particular, Mixing Genres. Within the first 5 minutes of the story, you will realize that you aren't dealing with a strict action movie. There is a great blend of Horror, Suspense, Comedy, and down right Awesomeness. As with all action movies there are some things that people consider weak with the plot but lets not get ahead of ourselves. If you go into an action movie looking to see Schindlers List, you will be disappointed. This movie was made strictly to entertain. If it does not do that for you, then you have no blood in your veins or you should go see twilight and look at the debauchery of vampire myth and swoon over the skin of a killer. Seeing Sho Kosugi again after all these years is amazing, and to see that he is still just as awesome as he was in the 80s when I was a child is Inspirational. Everyone does their job in the film acting wise, and After months of training and choreography and turning his body into a killing machine, Rain pulls it all together. I have actually read the script for this movie and there are some things that I hope are included with the blu ray. The ideas that are touched on in the film would make great stories in themselves and I for one hope that this implies that the Ninja Renaissance is upon us. Its been too long.
   
   The only thing you get from this movie is visceral action, classic ninja cinema, and a plot that fits the moment.
   
   A lot of people went into this movie thinking that they were going to go see the next Matrix film, as they do with any film that has the Wachowskis banner on it somewhere. This has lead to a lot of films by them and their protege McTiegue being overlooked. The biggest crime being the bad press that Speed Racer Received even though it was one of the best family movies ever. Buy Ninja Assassin and you will not be disappointed.

5 comments about The Matrix (10th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray].

1. Good I got this for my all time collection. Prompt delivery from Amazon. Best part is I got the free digital copy for my ipod is a Thanksgiving offer from Amazon.



2. I love how this movie reinforces the fact that you're in charge of your own destiny - it's one of the main points of my new favorite book - Live Like A Fruit Fly - (the matrix is quoted in it a few times..along with star wars)



3. Unfortunately noone can be told what the Matrix is... You have to see it for yourself.. Dont even think twice.. Its a must have... go get it pal



4. I must say I'd expect more video quality for this movie's BD. Audio is excellent, but the image quality doesn't match many other less expressive titles.



5. Has it really been 10 years since the matrix brought new meaning to my life? Even without the blu-ray and special features, any serious movie collector should have a copy, the current format makes it all the more worthwhile.
   
   Everything is crisper and fresher than you could possibly hope: help erase your horrible memories of 2 and 3 by returning to "the one" that started it all.

5 comments about Black Dynamite.

1. If you have read the good reviews I can't really add to it. The movie is funny. If you understand where this movie was coming from(the 70's). It may not be for everyone but it was worth the buy for me. I love the part with the nunchucks.



2. This movie was crazy good, worth checking out, cant really say anything bad. "Man", there better be a black dynamite 2 sucka



3. I have always (well since it came out) regarded Pineapple Express as the funniest movie I have ever seen, but after this I am really debating with myself between this and that. I was literally laughing non-stop for about 30-45 minutes. I mean literally, i really was laughing for about 45 minutes. Every scene of this movie is just so over the top that u just can't help but laugh your ass off. And i am not even that familiar with the Blaxplotation genre and i still had this to be the funniest movie of 09. Very re-watchable, great characters, buy this movie.



4. What makes this movie so bad, except for a few tidbits here and there, is that its lacks any true comedic vision. It's just a mediocre bunch of silly names and noises, gags and juvenile jokes that all fall flat.
   
   Now I know I know... you are going to say "The point is it's supposed to be parody". Come on... the fact is this movie is so bad it often becomes a parody of itself. It's like a movie that pretends to be funny to the point that it believes it actually is funny. I found myself not laughing at the humor within the movie but the irony of the movie itself. I wouldn't be suprised if the movies that Black Dynamite is parodying are actually much more humorous.
   
   Imagine an accountant or a librarian writing and directing a comedy saying to himself "Oh this is -supposed- to be funny... oh and this is -supposed- to be funny". For instance, the parody of showing the boom microphone was -supposed- to be funny but it felt so flat and forced. Some of the more talented comedic actors did their best to pull the movie out of the mud but most of the time all the actors seem bored and just "playing along" since they know they are getting a paycheck.
   
   A real stupid part was the animated sex scene... I might have thought that was funny when I was 13 years old but now I think sarcastically "Okay I guess I am supposed to laugh hysterically now... ha ha ha". The absolute worst part of the movie was the fact that the movie basically culminates to being a dick joke. I guess it's just as well. As Bill Hicks would say "Don't worry folks, we're all going to pull our chutes and float down to dick joke island together."
   
   I am sure one of the reasons this movie is liked as much, besides as a result of our culture's continually lowering standards, is because of the novelty of seeing a movie like this. But I guess I just judged it for what it actually is and not what it is supposed to be so that's why I didn't like it.



5. Absolutely fantastic movie. I loved this movie just as much as I hated 2009's "Zombieland". A perfect send-up of the Blacksploitation films of my youth, Black Dynamite is a comedy, yes, but it didn't deteriorate into a bunch of brain-damaged silliness like I had initially feared it would. (Like that enormous piece of celluloid toilet paper "Kung Pow: Enter The Fist". Remember that "spoof" of karate films? If you said yes, I do feel sorry for you.) Black Dynamite takes itself just seriously enough, and the action in it is spot-on. This should have been one of the features in the next "Grindhouse" movie. Can you dig it?

5 comments about Black Dynamite [Blu-ray].

1. If you have read the good reviews I can't really add to it. The movie is funny. If you understand where this movie was coming from(the 70's). It may not be for everyone but it was worth the buy for me. I love the part with the nunchucks.



2. This movie was crazy good, worth checking out, cant really say anything bad. "Man", there better be a black dynamite 2 sucka



3. I have always (well since it came out) regarded Pineapple Express as the funniest movie I have ever seen, but after this I am really debating with myself between this and that. I was literally laughing non-stop for about 30-45 minutes. I mean literally, i really was laughing for about 45 minutes. Every scene of this movie is just so over the top that u just can't help but laugh your ass off. And i am not even that familiar with the Blaxplotation genre and i still had this to be the funniest movie of 09. Very re-watchable, great characters, buy this movie.



4. What makes this movie so bad, except for a few tidbits here and there, is that its lacks any true comedic vision. It's just a mediocre bunch of silly names and noises, gags and juvenile jokes that all fall flat.
   
   Now I know I know... you are going to say "The point is it's supposed to be parody". Come on... the fact is this movie is so bad it often becomes a parody of itself. It's like a movie that pretends to be funny to the point that it believes it actually is funny. I found myself not laughing at the humor within the movie but the irony of the movie itself. I wouldn't be suprised if the movies that Black Dynamite is parodying are actually much more humorous.
   
   Imagine an accountant or a librarian writing and directing a comedy saying to himself "Oh this is -supposed- to be funny... oh and this is -supposed- to be funny". For instance, the parody of showing the boom microphone was -supposed- to be funny but it felt so flat and forced. Some of the more talented comedic actors did their best to pull the movie out of the mud but most of the time all the actors seem bored and just "playing along" since they know they are getting a paycheck.
   
   A real stupid part was the animated sex scene... I might have thought that was funny when I was 13 years old but now I think sarcastically "Okay I guess I am supposed to laugh hysterically now... ha ha ha". The absolute worst part of the movie was the fact that the movie basically culminates to being a dick joke. I guess it's just as well. As Bill Hicks would say "Don't worry folks, we're all going to pull our chutes and float down to dick joke island together."
   
   I am sure one of the reasons this movie is liked as much, besides as a result of our culture's continually lowering standards, is because of the novelty of seeing a movie like this. But I guess I just judged it for what it actually is and not what it is supposed to be so that's why I didn't like it.



5. Absolutely fantastic movie. I loved this movie just as much as I hated 2009's "Zombieland". A perfect send-up of the Blacksploitation films of my youth, Black Dynamite is a comedy, yes, but it didn't deteriorate into a bunch of brain-damaged silliness like I had initially feared it would. (Like that enormous piece of celluloid toilet paper "Kung Pow: Enter The Fist". Remember that "spoof" of karate films? If you said yes, I do feel sorry for you.) Black Dynamite takes itself just seriously enough, and the action in it is spot-on. This should have been one of the features in the next "Grindhouse" movie. Can you dig it?