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The GuardianThe Guardian
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The mentor/trainee plot has been done to death, but The Guardian breathes new life by making the Coast Guard its subject. I was really impressed how the mentor/trainee storyline unfolded. The movie maintains the proper serious atmosphere of the Coast Guard and their duty to save lives. Excellent movie for the entire family!
1492: Conquest of Paradise [Widescreen Definitive Edition]1492: Conquest of Paradise [Widescreen Definitive Edition]
Absolutely brilliant movie even though I wasn't thrilled with the change in atmosphere once the bad guy entered the story. Could have easily remained steady with the flow of the first half and been just as good. I doubt kids will understand this movie, but teens should be alright even though there is some minor nudity during scenes with natives in them. Nothing out of line though.
Surf's Up (Widescreen Special Edition)Surf's Up (Widescreen Special Edition)
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Exceptional! One of the best animated movies I've seen. The story is outstanding though the formula is pretty standard mentor/follower. Penguins are all the rage these days, but this isn't about a penguins life, it's about a surfers life and is pretty unique. The writing is top notch, which is hard to say about a lot of movie these days. Absolute must see for the entire family.
Ice Road Truckers - The Complete Season 1 (History Channel)Ice Road Truckers - The Complete Season 1 (History Channel)
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This is quite the eye opener. A rare look in to the lives of people who brave a yearly ice road to provide necessary supplies needed to operate several remote diamond mines. You can't help being amazed and astonished at what is involved and it's all about getting diamonds to market. Top notch footage and narrating. The story created here will fascinate the entire family!