No comments about Touring Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park Box Set.

No comments about Masters of Stone 1-5 DVD Set.

1 comments about Blood Sweat & Bagels Climbing DVD.

1. Seeing as how these English guys were able to climb these huge mountains was fascinating...even as I wondered who was responsible for the camerawork. But seeing that they did it on a diet of bagels unfortunately made me think I could do it myself. I carb up every morning with an Einstein Bros. special (two on weekend days), and while I wouldn't exactly call myself ready for a marathon, these chaps made this whole rock climbing on a diet of bagels thing look pretty easy. Little did I know.
   
   I went to the local rock climbing center ("Wall Of Denial") full of both an extra large garlic and egg bagel and an overabundance of completely unjustified bravado. I even passed up on the free introductory lesson (called "It's Not Just The Bagels", I stupidly should have paid attention) because I'm literally out there thinking I can scale the "expert" wall in nothing flat like on American Gladiators, simply because I've eaten an authentic Manhattan-style bagel (tasty though it was).
   
   I learned after about fifteen very embarrassing minutes that I don't have a very bright future as a rock climber. Or maybe even as a father after the tightrope snafu. Mercifully, the instructor took time away from teaching the beginners and ended my session, but not before a lot of finger pointing and jocularity from everyone in the place. Yeah, very funny. Mind turning my helmet back around when you get a chance to breathe, jerk?
   
   Nothing wrong with this DVD as far as entertainment value; just keep in mind that these guys are experts, and it's NOT because they eat bagels. Take it from someone who learned the hard way.

No comments about Gym Climbing Mind-Body-Soul, rock climbing, instructional, dvd.

5 comments about Inertia 1 and 2 Rock Climbing DVD.

1. Inertia 1 is raw and rad. Inertia 2 is non-stop, Randy Leavitt and Iker Pou climb routes I only dream of...



2. There are some great climbing scenes in these videos. The problem I have is every other segment is some childish scene of someone puking milk, a closeup of someone snot rocketing (yes, you read that right), running around on barriers on a crowded highway, or some other dumb high school prank. I could deal with the headbanger music, and with a close up or two of girls [...], but the frequency of the other foolish segments and the fact they are sequenced roughly every other chapter just ruins the entire video. You can't watch the climbing without being subject to some crap scene. Someone should edit these two videos down to just climbing and we'd have an acceptable video - probably 4 stars. If all the junk was at the end in one segment it might not be as bad, but mixing them into the entire video was a poor choice (as if making those segments in the first place wasn't). If I had it to do over, I'd pass on spending $30 on this and buy another copy of Dosage 2 (the Psicobloc chapters are great).



3. one successful send after another leaves you wanting to see some struggle, conflict, =something= to represent how hard those climbs really are. also fails to identify location of climbs, although name of climb and rating is given. punk music.



4. I see to sentiments in the reviews:
   
   1) It was the first video of it's kind. It started the current climbing genre. Therefore it has intrinsic worth.
   2) The director, Josh Lowell, was young. This was his first video of any consequence, and we see a lot of antics: kickboxing, milk drinking, snot blowing, girl watching, etc.
   
   Thankfully Josh managed to grow up a little, and he has been producing some of the best climbing videos in the industry - including King Lines which has garnished awards from across the globe.
   
   Like some of the other reviewers, I watch this one with my finger on the fast-forward/skip button. There are a lot of great climbing sequences - and it's fun to see what some of the guys (like Chris Sharma) looked like 10 years ago.



5. This is the first climbing DVD I ever bought... And it is still the only DVD I watch over and over to get motivated to go climb. So much good climbing on hard routes! Action Direct, Book Of Hate, Sharma, the list goes on and on... Super Classic.

1 comments about To the Limit (IMAX) (2-Disc WMVHD Edition).

1. I wanted to test my 1080p HDTV. Unless you have a Blue-ray, the only way to view a full HD on a 1080p TV is with a computer. This WMVHD disk plays great eventhough I only used a VGA connection (my laptop does not have a DVI connection). Resolutions and details are so life like, you have to run it to believe it. I would like to get commercial movies in this format.

4 comments about The Alps (IMAX).

1. This is the worst IMAX film I have seen in my entire life! Sure it has some great pictures of the Alps. It also very briefly covers Global Warming, which is wrecking the glaciers, and the very important subject of avalanche science. Unfortunately 90% of this film is about one man and his obsession to climb the most dangerous mountain in the Alps - The Eiger, by taking the most dangerous route possible - all because his father did the same, and died doing so!
   
   Like father, like son! Never mind both men have or had families with children to support and nurture! Go ahead and make your wife and children watch you foolishly risk your life, so you can prove you're "A Man." If you're single - or have children who are grown adults - do what ever you want! But to have your young child watch your every agonizing step through the end of a telescope, for days, especially after knowing your child's grandfather fell to his death climbing the exact same route is just beyond belief! Talk about being selfish!
   
   But then to see a rather graphic reenactment of the climber's father's fall to his death was nothing short of sick! What's next, showing a view of the broken body? I could not believe IMAX would stoop so low! Do you really think this it is going to help you sell tickets by reducing IMAX to a second-rate Reality television program?
   
   At the end of this rather disturbing film our "hero" says, "he finally got something out of his system, by following in his father's footsteps and succeeding this time." As we were walking out of the theater I turned around to my friend and said, " it would have been a lot cheaper and easier on his wife and child if he had seen a psychiatrist instead!"
   
   The Rise of Selfishness in America and King George and the Ducky: A Lesson about Selfishness



2. I saw "The Alps" at the IMAX theater at the Cincinnati Museum Center back in the fall, and I was very impressed with the film and the overall experience of seeing it in the IMAX format. The photography is beautiful, the setting is quite breathtaking, the music is excellent, and the story is involving, moving and ultimately very inspiring. "The Alps" contrasts the grandeur and majesty of nature with a meditation on the relationships between parents and their children, and does both very well. The film certainly made an impression on me.



3. It's an IMAX movie, so it's all about footage and great, soaring shots of the mountains. Includes a bit of history and a personal climbing quest. The Eiger is a challange that dates back forever. See Clint Eastwood's movie or Jon Krakauer's book.



4. I was on a High when I've received me DVD.. 5 months after waiting on another site., I just couldn't wait anymore..It's a huge trip in this mountain's journey! Couldn't speak and still I was crying...
   A very good film with in background some Queen's tunes., not too bad for a Huge fan of Queen...
   It's a product that I recommend deeply...
   Queenly Your's
   
   Mrs. Nicole Hammond., Quebec CANADA.

5 comments about Gone, But Not Forgotten.

1. This film is very enjoyable. One of the things that I like about low-budget independent film is that the acting isn't so polished. In real life, when things aren't going perfectly well, people are awkward. I found the dynamic between Mark and Drew very believable; especially Mark's Touch-me, WAIT, go away, No Please Touch me reaction to Drew.
   
   About the sex scene: I find a compelling quality about it that one seldom finds in film. In some ways it had an intensity similar to the Voilet and Corky love scene in Bound. The director saught to provide a sex scene that gave a valid portrayal of male sexuality, without resorting to pornography. He accomplished that goal quite well.



2. This movie is not as good as some reviewers would have you believe. But it's also not as bad as some would have you believe. It's not as good because: the acting is as bad -- with a few exceptions -- as most have noted. The script is pretty lame. "Hello? General Hospital called. They want their dialog back." The set decorator/production designer should be taken out and beaten because the interior of Drew's house is just plain ugly and there's no computer in the barren `Forest Service' office! There are too many lapses in logic. Examples: They didn't bother to cook the "rabbit stew" after Mark added the vegetables. And it was an unforgivable breach of doctor-patient confidentiality for kindly Dr. Williams to tell Mark that Drew was gay. "Cute" actors and Happily Ever After endings do not score extra points in my book. On the other hand, this movie is not as bad because: the plot is certainly different. The exterior shots are gorgeous. I liked the original music. And the woman who played Dr. Williams and the man who played Drew's brother both did pretty well. Watch it and judge for yourself. One last thought: wonder why so much of the `art' was pixilated or blurred?



3. This is definitely a film which should inspire film makers with low budgets to rise above those limitations to tell a great story. The two leads give amazingly nuanced performances. The screenplay didn't give either of these characters unbelievable dialogue which I think is the greatest accomplishment of this film. I didn't quite believe the Mark and Catherine marriage scenes, but they don't hurt the film overall. Aaron Orr and Matthew Montgomery do a great job and their chemistry on screen carries the film.
   I look forward to more from Michael D. Akers.
   
   Joe



4. It isn't often these days that a movie fulfills all my requirements as a viewer. Gone, But Not Forgotten did, leaving me satisfied and happy after watching this fantastic movie. Recommended by a friend, it isn't the type of genre I would normally watch. I decided to persevere, as I'm disillusioned with most of the movies that are made these days.
   
   Captivated from the beginning with the character of Drew and the intrigue surrounding Mark I eagerly awaited the story to unfold. By the end of movie I was astounded that the story had consisted of intrigue, drama, comedy, angst, sexuality, death and love all interwoven by amazing storytelling.
   
   The comedic touches are based on simple life events and had me laughing out loud. The romantic scenes are beautifully done. A strong emotional scene had me in tears, it was heart breaking. The attention to detail to tie everything together at the end is perfect.
   
   The scenery and setting is gorgeous. The fact that the movie was made on a really small budget is astounding. It goes to show that if you have a good story and dedicated movie makers then millions of dollars are not necessary.
   
   The only bad thing about this movie is that is had to end.
   
   I've watched this movie a few times and will continue to do so as it makes me happy.



5. From the reviews and basic plot synopses I'd read, I was already pretty sure I'd like this movie. What I didn't expect was to fall completely in love with it. I'm absolutely enchanted by the wonderful story, and characters I really care about. With his very first scene, Aaron Orr draws me to his character, and throughout the movie, proceeds to make me laugh with and cry for Drew. His chemistry with Matthew Montgomery is nothing short of electric, and the two of them easily make me forget that Drew and Mark are only characters on the screen.
   
   The less polished production quality is one of the things I love most, and every time I watch it, I'm so happy with this little gem, created by the talented writers, cast and crew with such a tight budget.
   
   "Gone, But Not Forgotten" is like a gift, and I'm recommending it to everyone I know!

5 comments about Catch That Kid.

1. This movie is a heart warming story of a daughter trying to think her way out of her father's dismal medical condition, of which her mother is unable to afford the costly but highly effective surgery for him to recover. This movie has great kid actors/actresses in it and is a super movie to watch with your kids, I found it was highly emotional and inspiring. The movie is developed for kids above 7-8 years old, who will more than over look the morality of the bank robbery which has taken so many harsh digs throughout it's critics. If you can look beyond the robbery, the kids are learning the depths of their friendships, undeniable love for family, and also unconventional thinking that is sometimes called for in this sometimes red-taped, unsympathetic society. And for those concerned about the morality demonstrated within this film, the Vice President of the bank himself legitimizes the robbery committed by the children as a security precaution to prevent future instances and commends the children for their bravery. The daughter is given a cash reward by the bank for finding flaws in their highly sophisticated security system, enough money to afford the much needed surgery for her father. My kids loved it and so did I.



2. Never received this item had to ask for refund. Will affect the possibilities of my ever ordering rom amazon again.



3. I have recently entered teenagerdom, and I have learned something with it: Sometimes our opinion isn't the only one out there. Which is why, when I went on Amazon to buy it, I wasn't exactly shocked to see that it got poor reviews. Even though I loved it, I knew that others would think differently.
   
   It wasn't until I read all of the over-protective parent's reviews that I got a little baffled. A bad message? You mean telling kids to do anything they can to save someone you love is a bad thing? If my father were about to die because of lack of money, I'd rob a bank in a second. No matter the consequences. Put that in your juice box and suck on it.



4. It reminded me of a movie called "Foolproof" with three people pretending to rob a bank as a game, but then a criminal steals their plan. Anyway this is a nice family movie. It may be a bit over the top in couple places, but what action movie isn't. One reviewer mentioned the "Italian Job", and their is some likeness to it as well. The movie has it's own unique story and I didn't feel as though I had seen it before. The kids playing the key characters are engaging and don't have attitudes. That was what I found most refreshing. Sometimes attitude is needed to make a role convincing, but here it wasn't warranted, and they don't use any. In a nutshell the story revolves around three kids robbing a bank to get just the money they need so a father to one and friend to the other two can receive lifesaving surgery. Their method to do it is involved and interesting. The DVD is good quality and it has good replayability for families with kids.



5. THIS IS A REALLY GOOD DVD. JENNIFER bEALS IS EXCELLENT IN IT, AND 3 KIDS PLANNING THE BANK ROBERY ARE EXCELLENT. FAST MOVING. GOOD STUFF. JM

5 comments about King Lines.

1. I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he LOVED it. The camera angles and the production is very good.



2. This movie provides a balance between inspiring scenes of extremely technical climbing with insights into Chris Sharma's personal life. Highly recommended for anyone that finds climbing to be a spiritual experience.



3. I've never purchased a rock climbing video or dvd before, so I didn't know what to expect. I read reviews on Amazon and other web sites which repeatedly said this dvd was "high quality" and lacked the childish stunts apparently included in other climbing dvds. After watching "King Lines", I have to agree.
   
   When it first starts out, you get a lot of commercials and some kind of "fast-editing" introduction. Thankfully, the rest wasn't like that. You get to find out who Chris Sharma is. He lives a life very different from most people. He engages in a sport very different from most sports.
   
   I would never do what he does, but for some reason, I am facinatated by it. The things Chris and the other climbers do are just incredible, not to mention dangerous. This video will teach you that to accomplish a goal, you must be passionate about it and never give up. Tremendous job.
   
   Highly recommended for anyone even remotely interested in rock climbing. Makes an unusual and entertaining gift.



4. Amazing climbing in amazingly beautiful places. David Graham lends some comic relief during his brief appearances.



5. the movie is awsome. it is filled with some intense climbing and great bouldering. i reccomend this movie if you wanna get motivated to go climb or you just wanna see some great moves.