Favorite DVD movies & Games

Blu-Ray Movies we own (alphabetical): Body Heat - Kathleen Turner. Enchanted - 1000% fabulous. If you are a disney fan - or even just like romances, it is wonderful! Eragon - dragon rider adventure - a great fun swords, sorcery and dragons movie. Part one of at least a trilogy. Fantastic Four -Rise of the Silver Surfer Fifth Element- very crisp - seemed to be blu-ray quality. Enjoyable film Iron Man (Ultimate Two-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray] - gripping starter to the Iron man series of comic books. -lent to Anshu Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium - a fabulous movie, blu-ray clarity is wonderful! Magical film. Mr & Mrs Smith - Nice romance with LOTS of action. However, buying on DVD would probably be as nice - not true blu-ray quality. Over California [Blu-ray] - but not the same quality as other Blu Ray Disc's we have Resident Evil Trilogy (Resident Evil/ Resident Evil: Apocalypse/ Resident Evil: Extinction) (2007) - modern zombie movies - big guns, hot girls, non-stop violence Spider Map 3. Fun translation from the marvel comic. Peter Parker has to fight off the evil spider suit. Stargate Continuum [Blu-ray] (2008) - If you are a stargate fan this is great fun. It will be pretty much meaningless if you don't know the series. Nice visuals Suburban girl [blu-ray] - right of passage romance movie. You Don't Mess With the Zohan - Hilarious Adam Sandler Movie. The Last Stand - X-Men Underworld (Unrated) (2003) - vampires & werewolves - fun shoot and slicem up. Underworld Evolution (2006) - vampires & werewolves part 2 - fun shoot and slicem up.

Playstation Games we own. All require you to move your body to play (alphabetical): These games either require DDR dance mats, or an Eye Toy camera to play. Dance Dance Revolution SuperNova 2 Bundle (includes Dance Mat) - This is a great family/party game. It is so much fun people play till they are exhausted. Dance Dance Revolution Max 2 Eyetoy Antigrav With Camera - this is really fun. Eye Toy Groove (No Camera) Eye Toy Kinetic - an exercise and fexibility program. Eye Toy: Operation Spy Eye Toy: PLAY - lots of fun short games that build co-ordination and strength. Eye Toy Play 2 with Camera - more fun short games. Nicktoons Movin' - our 9 year old friends adore these games. Sega Superstars Eyetoy - great kids games.

DVD movies we own (alphabetical): 007 James Bond Ultimate Collection (2007) - everything from Dr No through Casino Royale -- 21 movies in all! 27 Dresses (Widescreen Edition) - a romantic comedy 50 First Dates (Widescreen Special Edition) - Adam Sandler A League of Their Own (1992)- Fun movie w/ Tom Hanks and Geena Davis Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) - A great movie with Jim Carrey - about finding the Miami Dolphin's Mascot. Very funny. Not quite as good as The Mask. Addams Family (1991) - a fun dvd movie based on the classic cartoon strip/tv show. Addams Family Values (1993) - a fun dvd movie based on the classic cartoon strip/tv show. Agent Cody Banks 2 - Destination London (2004) Air America (1990) - a funny movie with Mel Gibson. Air Bud (1997) - Great movie with nice values and fun dogs! Air Force One (1997) - A gripping action movie starring Harrison Ford. Alien Nation (1988) Almost Famous (2000) American Pie - Widescreen Collector Edition - Unrated version (1999) - Very silly, very funny American Pie 2 - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition) American Wedding - Unrated (Widescreen Collector's Edition) Anger Management (Widescreen Edition) - Adam Sandler Animal Farm (1999) - Based on George Orwell's Animal Farm. Strange ending. Analyze This (1999) Any Given Sunday (1999) - Haven't seen yet. Are We There Yet? (2005) As Good As It Gets (1998) - a solid movie about how love causes one to try to better oneself. The Aviator (2005) Back To School (1986) Back to the Future (Trilogy) Batman & Robin (1997) - fourth in the Batman series. Haven't seen - friends liked it. Batman Returns (1992) - second in the Batman series. A really well done movie. BeCool (2005) Bedazzled (2000) - a funny comedy involving a deal with the devil. Benji (2004) Bewitched (2005) - a great fun, romaantic movie! The Big Bounce (2004) Big Momma's House (2000) Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1998) Billy Madison (1995) - A very silly comedy. Good for lots of laughs. Black Hawk Down (Deluxe Edition) (2003) Blade Runner - The Director's Cut (1982) - this is an extremely well done movie. Blade II (2002) Blade Trinity (unrated) The Bourne Identity Bridge of Dragons Bridget Jones's Diary Bring It On (2000) - Haven't seen yet Bruce Almighty Bruce Lee and Kung Fu Mania Bulletproof (1996) - Not as good as the other Adam Sandler films, but still funny. Catch Me If You Can (2003) Catch That Kid. Catwoman (2005) The Cell (2000) - wonderful cinematography. Charms For The Easy Life Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) - a favorite children's classic musical with a flying car. Very fun. Coach Carter The Color Purple (1985) - Award winning movie. Story of a womens life. Excellent. Collateral Commando Con Air Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen Contact (1997) - A fantastic movie. A science fiction film on looking for life elsewhere in the universe. Thought provoking, fun, excellent acting, great plot. Cowboy Bebop Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Cutthroat Island (1995) - A fun adventure movie with Geena Davis. Daredevil (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition) Death Becomes Her (1992) - A very strange movie. What happens when revenge goes wrong. Funny. Weird. Good acting. Die Hard Trilogy (1988-1995) - If you enjoy action & Bruce Willis, you'll enjoy these movies. Lots of violence. Dinosaur (2000) - light childrens movie Doc Hollywood (1991) - A comedy about a hotshot doctor. Doctor Dolittle - Rex Harrison, 1967. The original Dragonball Z - The Movie: Dead Zone - Anime film -- sounds very fun. Not being made anymore Dragon Wars - D-War - This movie is totally delightful. Interesting story, amazing special effects, magic, romance, monsters. Drunken Master Dune (1984) - Frank Herbert's classic science fiction novel. Very beautiful. Dungeons & Dragons (New Line Platinum Series) Dungeons and Dragons- Wrath of the Dragon God (Widescreen Edition) Earth Girls Are Easy (1989) - A Funny, romantic, silly movie. Elektra (Widescreen Edition) Ella Enchanted (Widescreen Edition) End of Days (1999) - I enjoy Arnie movies. His appearance Having in this one did not make up for the plot though. It is an extremist end of the earth Christian movie. Very weird. Overdone. Eraser (1996) - I enjoy Arnie movies. Lots of action. Good story. Escape from New York (Special Edition) Drew Barrymore Celebrity Pack (Never Been Kissed / Fever Pitch / Ever After) - Drew Barrymore in a romantic movie Fantastic Four - Extended Cut (Two-Disc Special Edition) Drew Barrymore Celebrity Pack (Never Been Kissed / Fever Pitch / Ever After) The Fifth Element (1997) - a science fiction movie; lots of action & excitement. Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (Single Disc Edition) A Fish Called Wanda (1988) Flatliners (1990) - A somewhat scary but very nice film on what the afterlife could be about. Interesting & thought provoking. The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara [Region 2] Fun with Dick and Jane - Jim Carrey Get Shorty (1995) - An endearing movie that draws you in. Lots of action & plenty of laughs. Ghostbusters (1984) - A funny, well done comedy about ghosts. DVD has many extras. G.I. Jane [Blu-ray] Gladiator (2000) - Epic movie. Gone in 60 Seconds - fast action movie. Good Advice Good Boy! Good Luck Chuck (Unrated Widescreen Edition) - A very silly Jessica Alba physical romantic comedy. Gorgeous (1999) - A fun Jackie Chan movie. Groundhog Day (1993) - Ever have a day you wanted to do over again? Well, Bill Murray gets the chance! This movie is funny, romantic, and has a great theme. Hairspray - Remake with John Travolta cross dressing comedy. Happy Gilmore (1996) - A very funny Adam Sandler Film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Widescreen Edition)Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone (2001) - awesome movie just like the book. Very fun. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Widescreen Edition) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban [Blu-ray] Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [Blu-ray] Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Widescreen Edition) Heat (1995) - A great action film Pooh's Heffalump Movie Hidalgo (Widescreen Edition) His Girl Friday (1940) - Cary Grant stars in the fabulously funny old black and white movie. Inexpensive too! Hitch (Widescreen Edition) The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Widescreen Edition) Hollow Man (Director's Cut) Homeless to Harvard - The Liz Murray Story Sandra Bullock Celebrity Pack (Speed / Hope Floats / Love Potion No. 9) Hostage DVD: Wishbone "Hot Diggety Dawg" The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) - a fabulous animated Pixar film Independence Day (1996) - A patriotic film -- the dvd is really really great. It is 2 DVD set and includes ALOT of extra footage, a game, a commentary and much much more! The Adventures of Indiana Jones (Raiders of the Lost Ark/ Temple of Doom/ Last Crusade) - Widescreen Edition I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (Widescreen Edition) (2007) - Adam Sandler film - not sure of this one - but may be interesting I, Robot (Widescreen Edition) - classic fun Will Smith adventure I Spy - Eddie Murph Owen Wilson. General enjoyable sillyness. The Invasion - Nicole Kidman. The Jacket - Keira Knightley The Jewel of the Nile (1985) - Sequel to Romancing the Stone. Very enjoyable. Have on VHS. Kate & Leopold - Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, sweet romance. The Kid (2000) - a cute movie. Kill Bill V1 - fun violent movie with Uma Thurman Kill Bill V2 - fun violent movie with Uma Thurman Kindergarten Cop (1990) - Comedy. burly cop takes over kindergarten class in undercover assignment. Funny, romantic and action filled. Kung Fu Hustle (Widescreen Edition) Ladder 49 (Widescreen Edition) Lady & The Tramp II - Scamp's Adventure Ladyhawke (1985) - A very nice romantic fantasy movie. Last Action Hero (1993) - Arnold Schwarzenegger has alot of fun in this movie. Lots of jokes and quite silly. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Widescreen Edition) Legally Blonde 2 - Red, White & Blonde (Special Edition) Lethal Weapon (1987) - good solid movie. The sequels get better. Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) - very funny (and violent) Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) - very funny (and violent) Lethal Weapon 4 (1998) - This is an interesting movie with lots of violence, a few plot holes, and a few laughs. Still, it keeps ones attention and is enjoyable to watch. Liar Liar (Collector's Edition) The Little Vampire The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996) - A personal favorite. It is great seeing the clarity of the writing in the beginning of this film. Geena Davis acts superbly. Great plot. Really really enjoyable movie. The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition) - every now and then we buy the full screen by mistake - still a keeper Lord of the Wu Tang - this movie launched the magic kung fu fighting genre - great fun Lost in Space (1998) - You could drive a tractor through the holes in the plot. On the other hand, it is a fun movie. Lucky You - Drew Barrymore, Robert Duvall. Made in America - A nice comedy with Whoopi Goldberg. Sandra Bullock Celebrity Pack (Speed / Hope Floats / Love Potion No. 9) Maid in Manhattan - sweet Jennifer Lopez romatic movie The Maldonado Miracle - a heart tugger, especially for the christians Mannequin - one of our favourite romantic comedies The Mask (1994) - A great movie with Jim Carrey - lots of live action. Hilarious. Master and Commander - The Far Side of the World (Widescreen Edition) - a gripping tale of iron men and wooden ships in the age of discovery Matrix (1999) - Enjoyable film. Wonderful special effects. Lots of extras on the DVD. Me, Myself & Irene (Special Edition) Meet the Fockers (Widescreen Edition) - slapstick comedy, very funny if you don't mind or enjoy people being embarrassed for doing stupid things. Meet the Parents (Widescreen Special Edition)- slapstick comedy, very funny if you don't mind or enjoy people being embarrassed for doing stupid things. Men in Black (1997) - A very funny, well done story about aliens on earth. Much enjoyed by the whole family. Men in Black II (Widescreen Special Edition) - much fun with a surprise ending Minority Report (Widescreen Two-Disc Special Edition) - a good Tom Cruise Adventure Miracle (Widescreen Edition) - walt disney film on a hockey game - uplifting Mission Impossible 2 - a fun action-filled adventure movie. Remindes me of 007 films. Mortal Kombat (1995) - Lots of action; lots of violence. My husband likes this one. Too violent for me. Mr. Deeds (Widescreen Special Edition) - a fun silly Adam Sandler My 5 Wives (2000) - Rodney Dangerfield stars. Looks to be great fun My Stepmother Is an Alien - a silly sweet science fiction romantic comedy. National Treasure (Widescreen Edition) - fun family adventure movie, there is romance, scary bad guys, conspiracy and adventure. Drew Barrymore Celebrity Pack (Never Been Kissed / Fever Pitch / Ever After) - Drew Barrymore in a romantic movie Nick Knight - If you are a fan of Forever Knight, this is the movie that launched the series Nutty Professor II - A silly movie w/ Eddie Murphy. O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) - Comedy based on Homer's Odyssey. Ocean's Eleven (Widescreen Edition) - a good fun Julia Roberts movie Ocean's Twelve - a good fun Julia Roberts movie, she had fun making this, she spoofs herself in the movie. The Pacifier (Widescreen Edition) - Vin Diesel does a good job in this family comedy. The Patriot (2000) - Mel Gibson film. Interesting. Patriot Games (1992) - A gripping action movie starring Harrison Ford. The Phantom of the Opera (Two-Disc Special Edition) The Pink Panther - funny classic Peter Sellers. Curse of the Pink Panther - funny classic Peter Sellers. Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl (Two-Disc Collector's Edition) Practical Magic (1998) - A sweet silly movie about 2 sisters and their aunts. Predator (1987) - A great alien/action film. Princess Bride (1987) - a sweet fairy tale The Prophecy - Christopher Walken The Prophecy II, An Evil Force Has Declared War... - Christopher Walken The Prophecy III, The Ascent - Christopher Walken The Prophecy Uprising - Christopher Walken The Prophecy Forsaken - Christopher Walken Punch-Drunk Love - Adam Sander The Princess Diaries 2 - Royal Engagement (Widescreen Edition) - a sweet romantic comedy Ray (Widescreen Edition) - inspirational with great music Red Heat (Special Edition) - Another Arnold Schwarzenegger film The Replacements - inspirational football story The Restless - an awsome Korean Magic Kung-Fu Fantasy movie. Road House Patrick Swayze - the classic tough smart good guy movie. Romancing the Stone (1984) - a romantic action packed movie. Has Kathleen Turner too. Ronin - a gripping action thriller Rules of Engagement Rumble in the Bronx (1996) - A fun Jackie Chan movie. Rush Hour (1998) - A fun Jackie Chan movie. Rush Hour 3 - Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker. Say Anything Scourge of Worlds - A Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Seabiscuit (Widescreen Edition) Seabiscuit - America's Legendary Racehorse (Documentary) The Seeker. Serenity (Collector's Edition) - the ending to the wonderful firefly series Shaft - This is the classic that launched the long leather coat and Pimp High Style Shallow Hal [Widescreen] - good fun and sweet too Shanghai Noon - silly fun Jackie Chan western Shaolin Wooden Men Showdown in Little Tokyo - Martial Arts Film. Looks good. Simply Irresistible (1999) - A fun romantic magical movie starring Sarah Michelle Gellar. (Raj) The Sixth Sense (1999) - a very good (but scary!) movie. Beware that the dvd does NOT let you skip through the previews. Ack! Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (Widescreen Special Collector's Edition) - fun and silly Snow Dogs Soldier (1998) - Requires a surround sound system as badly mixed. An action packed sci-fi film starring Kurt Russell. All remnants of a plot and character development have been cut out for second rate special effects. It looks like there was supposed to be a plot at one time. There is none in the release version. Learn from my mistake - do NOT buy this movie. Spanglish - Adam Sandler Species (1995) - a scary science fiction movie my husband likes. Looks too scary for me. Sandra Bullock Celebrity Pack (Speed / Hope Floats / Love Potion No. 9) Spellbound The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (Widescreen Edition) Stardust (Widescreen Edition) (2007) - very fun fantasy/romance Stargate (1994) - a science fiction movie; Gate to other worlds. I enjoy seeing this film. Starsky & Hutch (Widescreen Edition) Starship Troopers (1997) - a science fiction story of killing bug invaders. Some fun satire; lots of gore; fairly gripping. Straight Talk Super Mario Bros. Swing Kids Tales of the Kama Sutra: The Perfumed Garden Tarzan II Terminator 2 - Judgment Day (1991) - I've watched this movie many many times. It is even better than the original Terminator. Yes, there is lots of violence. The special effects are very well done. Very gripping. Nice strong female character too. Terminator 3 - Rise of the Machines (2-Disc Widescreen Edition) Thelma & Louise The Thirteenth Floor (1999) - A mix or reality and imagination - very well done. This Boy's Life Tin Cup (1996) - A romantic comedy. Golfing theme. Nicely done. Titan AE (2000) - an animated sci-fi film with a reluctant hero. Lara Croft - Tomb Raider (Special Collector's Edition) Lara Croft Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life (Special Collector's Edition) Total Recall (1990) - What if you couldn't tell what is real? We have this on video. It is a excellent movie. The Transporter (Special Delivery Edition) Transporter 2 Troy (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition) True Lies (1994) - Have this on VHS. Great flick. Twin Dragons (1999) - See Jackie Chan play twins -- great fun. Two Weeks Notice (Widescreen Edition) Under Siege (1992) - One of the best Steven Seagal movies. I love having a competent chef. Undercover Blues = Hilarious Kathleen Turner, Dennis Quaid. One of our favorites. Unforgiven (1992) - Western. Well done. V.I Warshawski - Kathleen Turner. Wall Street The Waterboy - another Adam Sandler favorite. Wayne's World When Harry Met Sally... The Whole Nine Yards X-Men (2000) - If you like the comic strip, you'll love the movie. X2 - X-Men United (Widescreen Edition) - If you like the comic strip, you'll love the movie. Very well done.

Exercise Videos we own:

• 10 Minute Solution - Workouts to Shape Up Your Whole Body - I really like this one as allows for short workouts when have just a little bit of time -- no excuses!
• Quick Fix - Stability Ball Workout - 3 10 minute workouts
• Mind Body Solutions for Lower Body Conditioning - Yoga / Balance Ball / Pilates
• Pilates for Beginners
• Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss - Deluxe DVD Edition

• Bobby Hull Hockey Shooting & Scoring
• Teaching Company's Understanding the Brain

• The Blue Planet - Seas of Life Collector's Set (Parts 1-4)
• El Lobo - Song of the Wolf (National Wildlife Federation DVD)
• Winged Migration ( Special Edition ) - Beautiful film. Great when having friends over as you can talk and watch.

TV Series we own:

• Alien Nation - The Complete Series - silly and fun.
• Andromeda - Season 2 Collection
• Andromeda - Season 3 Collection
• Andromeda - Season 4 Collection
• Angel - Complete Series Collector's Set
• Battlestar Gallactica 1, 2.0, 2.5
• Best of the Bachelor
• Bewitched (first 3 episodes)
• Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Collector's Set (40 discs) - Jason loves watching Buffy. We have each season individually. I listed the first 2 separately in case you haven't seen the show at all.
• Buffy Season 1 (1997)
• Buffy Season 2 (1998)
• Dark Shadows Season 1
• Dark Shadows Season 2
• Dragnet 1967 - Season 1
• Firefly - The Complete Series
• Forever Knight - The Trilogy, Part 1 (1992 - 1993)
• Forever Knight - The Trilogy, Part 2 (1994 - 1995)
• Horatio Hornblower - The Complete Adventures - these are amazingly wonderful
• Keen Eddie - The Complete Series
• King of the Hill - The Complete Third Season
• Lost in Space - The Complete First Season - this is to slow to watch
• Scrubs - The Complete First Season
• Sliders - Third Season
• Space Above and Beyond - The Complete Series
• Stargate SG-1 - The Complete Series Collection lent to davidc
• The Munsters - The Complete First Season
• Tomorrow People Set 1 - 2 - 3 DVD Bundle We only have season one. This is very classic British television.

Used to own but can't find DVD movies (maybe lent out?):

• Adventures of Pinocchio (1996) - Classic fairy tale - NOT the original 1940 version.
• American Beauty (1999) - Haven't seen yet
• Babe (1997) - A great story about a pig. Great for children.
• Beetlejuice (1988) - A great movie. A comedy on what happens after death. Very enjoyable.
• Braveheart (1995) - a very long but enjoyable historical saga.
• Chicken Run (2000) - great animation.
• Fantasia 2000 (1999)
• Fly Away Home (1996) - Based on a true story. Probably made for kids - enjoyed by the whole family. A very loving story on helping some geese find a good home.
• Jimmy Neutron - Boy Genius
• The Little Princess
• Matilda (1996) - A fun children's movie.
• Road to Bali
• The Shawshank Redemption (1969) - very well done film
• Space Jam (1996) - A kids film with bugs bunny and basketball. Children like it. Michael Jordan stars.
• Zeus and Roxanne (1997) - How can you go wrong with a dog and a dolphin? A great children's movie that even adults can enjoy.

Plan to Buy DVD movies (in order):

• Ghostbusters 2 (Widescreen Edition)
• Undercover Blues (1993) - a wonderful fun family movie. Has Kathleen Turner.
• V.I. Warshawski (1991)) - a wonderful fun family movie. Has Kathleen Turner too.

Other great DVD movies:

• Simple Wish (1997) - a wonderful fun family movie. Has Kathleen Turner too.
• Singing in the Rain (1952) - A musical with great music and dancing.
• Batman (1989) - first in the Batman series. A really well done movie.
• Batman Forever (1995) - third in the Batman series. A okay movie - not as good as the first two.
• Terminator (1988) - A very action filled movie about machines against people. Nicely done. Thought provoking. Violent. [Sigh, out of print again].

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