In Sister Act, Whoopi Goldberg plays a Reno lounge singer who hides out as a nun when her villainous boyfriend (Harvey Keitel) goes gunning for her. Maggie Smith is the mother superior who has to cope with Whoopi's unorthodox behaviour, but the cute script turns the tables and shows the latter energising the stodgy convent with song and attitude. A real crowd-pleaser and a perfect vehicle for Goldberg, this is a happy experience all around. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com Whoopi Goldberg returns in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, a gratuitous, poorly written sequel that contrives a reason to get her character back into Maggie Smith's convent. The "socially conscious" plot finds Goldberg being asked to relate to a bunch of street kids and pull them together into a choir. Since a bad guy is needed, the script grabs that old chestnut about a rich guy (James Coburn) preparing to close down the convent's school, and runs with it. The film is slow and unconvincing from start to finish, although co-stars Mary Wickes and Kathy Najimy get some good laughs, and the music is pretty spirited. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
In Disney's Mulan, a fearless young woman risks everything out of love for her family and her country to become one of the greatest warriors China has ever known. Special Features: Updating a Classic Mulan By Another Name Being Bad Reflections of Mulan The Original Mulan Deleted Scenes And More!
Whoopi Goldberg returns in a gratuitous, poorly written sequel that contrives a reason to get her character back into Maggie Smith's convent. The "socially conscious" plot finds Goldberg being asked to relate to a bunch of street kids and pull them together into a choir. Since a bad guy is needed, the script grabs that old chestnut about a rich guy (James Coburn) preparing to close down the convent's school, and runs with it. The film is slow and unconvincing from start to finish, although co-stars Mary Wickes and Kathy Najimy get some good laughs, and the music is pretty spirited. --Tom Keogh
Sister Act: A Hilariously Divine Comedy!"" -ABC Radio Network. Relive all the fun laughter and irresistible music of Sister Act - the inspired comedy hit that packed pews everywhere! Whoopi Goldberg stars as a sassy low-rent lounge singer forced to hide out from the mob in the last place anyone would ever look for her - a convent. While she's there her irreverent behavior attracts a flock of faithful followers and turns the nuns' tone-deaf choir into a soulful chorus of swin
In this modern day, martial arts take on Romeo And Juliet Hong Kong action superstar Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop star Aaliyahs Juliet as an ex-cop taking on the Chinese mafia in the US.
Jet Li can always be relied upon when it comes to action movies, and Meltdown is no exception. No surprises with the story line: Kit Li witnesses his wife blown up in a gangster attack masterminded by the nefarious Doctor, only to be confronted by the same "no risk, no reward" gangster two years later, now aiming to steal the Russian crown jewels from a hotel complex. The shadow of Die Hard falls heavily across the action, with its skyscraper stunts and marauding helicopter, given an appropriate twist by the high-velocity martial-arts sequences and director Wong Jing's stylish take on the high-tech metropolis that is Hong Kong. Jackie Cheung adds a comic element as Frankie Lane, the action-movie star seemingly past his sell-by date, and Kwan Sau Mei's Doctor is the epitome of suave nastiness. On the DVD: Meltdown on disc has a 1.85:1 widescreen picture that reproduces the plethora of monochrome conference rooms and exploding glass panels with dizzying clarity. This release comes ready dubbed into English--don't check the synchronisation too often and you'll hardly notice--with subtitles in 12 languages. The photo gallery is enlivened with Jet Li trivia, while the filmographies are unusually frank about the commercial nature of the Hong Kong film industry in general and Wong Jing's contribution in particular. But done with this degree of panache, films such as Meltdown are never less than 110# entertainment. --Richard Whitehouse
Jet Li stars in Fist of Legend, a 1994 remake of The Chinese Connection (also known as Fists of Fury, which starred the greatest martial arts legend of them all, Bruce Lee). This film is set in 1937, when Shanghai was occupied by the Japanese and racial tensions were high. Jet Li is Chen Zhen, who returns to Shanghai to avenge the death of his master, whom he learns was poisoned. His popular freestyle fighting technique and Japanese girlfriend do not endear him to his former friend, now his master's successor at the martial arts school. If Jackie Chan is inspired by Buster Keaton, Li seems to be channelling Steve McQueen here. He speaks softly and carries a big kick, and like Steven Seagal, even when he is under siege by a horde of attackers, no one can lay a finger on him. The dialogue and dubbing are atrocious, but the fight sequences are incredible (they were choreographed by Woo-ping Yuen, who lent his expertise to The Matrix). Perhaps most memorable is a bout between Chen and his girlfriend's uncle during which the combatants wear blindfolds. This is essential viewing for martial arts buffs and Li's growing legion of fans. --Donald Liebenson, Amazon.com
Bulletproof Monk (Dir. Paul Hunter 2003): 'Bulletproof Monk' begins in the 1940s as a Tibetan Buddhist monk charged with protecting an ancient scroll passes on his legacy to his pupil. As the student receives the power to safeguard the scroll his aging process is halted and he gives up his name only to be known as the Monk (Chow Yun-Fat). Suddenly the monastery is raided by Nazis led by the ruthless Strucker (Karl Roden). As they attempt to seize the relic the Monk is shot and falls off a cliff taking the scroll with him... However six decades later the Monk appears in America and crosses paths with Kar (Seann William Scott) a tough city kid with a talent for picking pockets. Together the unlikely duo must contend with the forces of the now-elderly Strucker still determined to possess the mystical scroll. As Strucker's granddaughter Nina (Victoria Smurfit) leads his thugs to track down Kar and the Monk the two heroes receive help from the mysterious Jade (Jaime King)... Kung Pow: Enter The Fist (Dir. Steve Oedekerk 2002): Writer/Director Steve Oedekerk kicks the karate film genre up a notch by inserting new scenes new dialogue and himself into an obscure Hong Kong chop-socky flick from the '70s. The result is ""ridiculously funny and must be seen to be believed!"" (Slant Magazine) In order to avenge his family's death a legendary warrior named ""The Chosen One"" (Oedekerk) wanders the countryside in search of the murderous Master Pain also known as Betty. Filled with fist-flying action incredible special effects and outrageous kung foolishness this martial arts mockery delivers knockout laughs from beginning to end! Kiss Of The Dragon (Dir. Chris Nohon 2001): China's top secret agent visits Paris on a pleasure trip only to encounter government espionage at the highest level...
The speed of Bruce Lee the skill of Jackie Chan the grace of Jet Li! 'Top Fighter' is an in-depth and action-packed look at the superstars in the field of martial combat. For the first time the very best of the best clash in an arena where each can show his specialities to the fullest. Using rare and hard-hitting footage 'Top Fighter' goes where no martial arts movie has gone before - exploring the psychology of the combatant and how each has perfected his craft. Can you be the
After facing his death in Shanghai Ching Wu Society member Chen Jan quietly roams China teaching Martial Arts to his fellow patriots. He is contacted by the associates of Dr. Sum who asks him to help bring Dr Sun into China from Hong Kong. The Manchu regime of course has other ideas. As plans are being arranged a Russian fighter asks Chan for a duel to see who is truely the best....
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson 'The Art of Action' features a star-studded array of celebrity interviews with some of the world's premier action experts including the likes of Jackie Chan Jet Li Ang Lee John Woo Chow Yun Fat Michelle Yeoh Bruce Lee and Sammo Hung. As well as this myriad of stars 'The Art of Action' also features highlights from hit movie such as 'Charlie's Angels' 'The Matrix' 'Crouching Tiger' 'Face Off' 'Rush Hour 2' 'Hard Boiled' 'Enter the Dragon'
Jet Li Hollywood's latest 'Lee-Thal Weapon' talks candidly on camera about his life motivation and career in an in-depth expos'' of the man who has taken the action cinema world by storm. With dynamic sequences from movies as diverse as 'Once Upon A Time In China And America' 'High Risk' 'Swordsman 2' 'Shaolin Temple' and 'The Master' used to illustrate the story viewers will be treated to excerpts from some of Jet's best movies! Featuring a series of fascinating interviews from MTV the 'Jay Leno' show and celebrity focus spots from Hong Kong television Jet talks openly about his childhood fame movie career and his expectations of Hollywood.
Young swordsman Ling Wei (Jet Li) and other followers of the Sun Moon Sect are making a journey to the mountains to abandon the violent swordsman's life. But upon arrival they find their people are at war! With their leader Ling must lead a desperate counterattack in hopes of freeing the benevolent Master Wu and ending the reign of the supernaturally powerful Master Asia (Brigitte Lin) and the Highlander clan before it's too late! Jet Li unleashes all of his devastating martial art
Own the epic collection of all six films from the blockbuster franchise. Jurassic Park Jurassic Park takes you to a remote island where an amazing theme park with living dinosaurs is about to turn deadly, as five people must battle to survive among the prehistoric predators. The Lost World: Jurassic Park Four years since the disaster at Jurassic Park, two groups are in a race against time that will determine the fate of the remote island's prehistoric inhabitants. Jurassic Park III Adventure runs wild when renowned palaeontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) agrees to accompany a wealthy couple (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, Dr. Grant soon discovers that his hosts are not what they seem, and the island's native inhabitants are smarter and more brutal than he ever imagined. Jurassic World 22 years ago, John Hammond envisioned a theme park where guests could experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. Today, Jurassic World welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, but something sinister lurks behind the park's attractions: a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom It's been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment, but when the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Jurassic World Dominion Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, dinosaurs now live - and hunt - alongside humans. This fragile balance will determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.
Own the epic collection of all six films from the blockbuster franchise. Jurassic Park Jurassic Park takes you to a remote island where an amazing theme park with living dinosaurs is about to turn deadly, as five people must battle to survive among the prehistoric predators. The Lost World: Jurassic Park Four years since the disaster at Jurassic Park, two groups are in a race against time that will determine the fate of the remote island's prehistoric inhabitants. Jurassic Park III Adventure runs wild when renowned palaeontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) agrees to accompany a wealthy couple (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, Dr. Grant soon discovers that his hosts are not what they seem, and the island's native inhabitants are smarter and more brutal than he ever imagined. Jurassic World 22 years ago, John Hammond envisioned a theme park where guests could experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. Today, Jurassic World welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, but something sinister lurks behind the park's attractions: a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom It's been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment, but when the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Jurassic World Dominion Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, dinosaurs now live - and hunt - alongside humans. This fragile balance will determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.
Own the epic collection of all six films from the blockbuster franchise. Jurassic Park Jurassic Park takes you to a remote island where an amazing theme park with living dinosaurs is about to turn deadly, as five people must battle to survive among the prehistoric predators. The Lost World: Jurassic Park Four years since the disaster at Jurassic Park, two groups are in a race against time that will determine the fate of the remote island's prehistoric inhabitants. Jurassic Park III Adventure runs wild when renowned palaeontologist Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) agrees to accompany a wealthy couple (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) on an aerial tour of Isla Sorna, Dr. Grant soon discovers that his hosts are not what they seem, and the island's native inhabitants are smarter and more brutal than he ever imagined. Jurassic World 22 years ago, John Hammond envisioned a theme park where guests could experience the thrill of witnessing actual dinosaurs. Today, Jurassic World welcomes tens of thousands of visitors, but something sinister lurks behind the park's attractions: a genetically modified dinosaur with savage capabilities. Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom It's been three years since Jurassic World was destroyed by dinosaurs out of containment, but when the island's dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. Jurassic World Dominion Four years after Isla Nublar has been destroyed, dinosaurs now live - and hunt - alongside humans. This fragile balance will determine, once and for all, whether human beings are to remain the apex predators on a planet they now share with history's most fearsome creatures.
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