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My Favorite Thrillers/Action Movies
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JCVDJCVD
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great film, existential and yet kept me at the edge of my seat
The Dark Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Dark Knight (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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LOVE IT!!
The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)The Usual Suspects (Special Editon)
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A wonderful crime mystery, with great performances by all--but especially Benicio Del Toro. I was suprised by the ending the first time. Definitely worth repeat-viewing.
Heat (Two-Disc Special Edition)Heat (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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Michael Mann's best work, this movie is just awesome. De Niro is great in this one. The special features in this 2-disc set are very informative and interesting.
The GameThe Game
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This is a very cool movie, directed by the guy who did Fight Club and Se7en. Definitely keeps you on your toes, and is very well done.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (Special Edition)
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This is my favorite of the series. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery are great together (although a strange father/son choice in terms of the genetic implications).
Mission Impossible (Special Collector's Edition)Mission Impossible (Special Collector's Edition)
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My favorite, although I have not seen #3. I like the plot twists, the mystery, breaking into Langley, and explosive chewing gum.
Lethal Weapon - The Complete SeriesLethal Weapon - The Complete Series
Buy new: $21.13 / Used from: $16.12
All of them are fun, although #2 is my favorite and #3 is my least favorite. #1 has a great fight between Mel Gibson and Gary Busey that goes on just a little too long. Joe Pesci adds some great humor in #'s 2, 3, and 4, and Chris Rock in #4.
Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Pulp Fiction (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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such a great movie, definitely the best thing Tarantino has done.
Die HardDie Hard
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Bruce Willis is the man! Definitely the best in the series--#2 has some very annoying exchanges between Willis and that guy from NYPD Blue, #3 has a great premise but a terrible script, and #4 just stinks.
The InsiderThe Insider
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $1.79
This is a really neat movie, very chilling look at Tobacco co. corruption. Russel Crowe does a great job, not annoying, and Al Pacino is great as usual
Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)Saving Private Ryan (Special Limited Edition)
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.82
My favorite war film, deserves all the acclaim.
Batman Begins (Two-Disc Special Edition)Batman Begins (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $3.87
What a great new direction for the Batman movies. Cannot wait for the new one to come out. Christian Bale does a great job, except for a somewhat annoying voice as Batman, and wearing a lot of lipstick.
North By NorthwestNorth By Northwest
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A great movie, I saw it for the first time last night and enjoyed it. Definitely has Hitchcock's touch, Cary Grant is great
Out of Sight (Collector's Edition)Out of Sight (Collector's Edition)
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This is a pretty cool movie. It's a little confusing the first time you watch it b/c of dreams/flashbacks. Has a lot of great actors/actresses, a little dry in spots but worth seeing.
The Bourne Identity (Widescreen Extended Edition)The Bourne Identity (Widescreen Extended Edition)
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I think the first 2/3 of this movie are very well done--then it falls into the typical "government conspiracy" trap and not even Chris Cooper can save it. But I love the rest of it! :) Not a big fan of the sequels, I hope they stop the series.
Ronin (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Ronin (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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This is a hit and miss movie--when it's good, it's a lot of fun, especially the car chases. Other times the script is REALLY bad. I still think the movie is worth seeing, though.
Three Days of the CondorThree Days of the Condor
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very cool movie, only downside is a somewhat confusing and abstract love affair. great funky soundtrack
L.A. Confidential (Two-Disc Special Edition)L.A. Confidential (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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very cool mystery, great script and story. only complaint is that the transition from the funny beginning to the dark mystery is very abrupt. great acting and action.
The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)The Untouchables (Special Collector's Edition)
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awesome gangster movie, wish De Niro was in it more.
Drunken MasterDrunken Master
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Haven't seen this one in a while, but it is extremely entertaining. Not like these martial arts movies today with stupid government cover-ups--this is just straight butt kickin' and some great humor too. haven't seen the sequel