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Jumper [2008]

starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen, Diane Lane
directed by: Doug Liman

June 16, 2008
This is an exhilarating film!It`s sci-fi but with a real feel-No two dimensional goody two shoes characters,no ridiculous sets,or silly gadgets-Instead flawed people in real places who react realistically,so the story flows logically and in a credible manner.I really got immersed in this film-more than anything in a long time-enjoying the jumping rather than grinding my teeth at unnecessarily silly cartoonish situations.Maybe there`s no real heroes or villains,and maybe it doesn`t follow the formula,but this is a more adult approach to superhero fantasy film making. Please,let`s see a sequel!

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The OC: The Complete Season 1 [2004]

starring: Benjamin McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, Chris Carmack
directed by: Doug Liman

October 18, 2004
this the first season of the oc. and welcome to world of the rich and fabolous, enter ryan,kid from the worng side of the tracks and his story of trying to fit in and he manages to get in more trouble here than back home. lots of glitz, glamour and secrets, there is always a scandal or punch up!!!!!

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Jumper [Blu-ray] [2008]

starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Hayden Christensen, Diane Lane
directed by: Doug Liman

June 16, 2008
It's a good, fun action movie with 2007's best special effect gimmick. Christiansen makes some amends for Star Wars here, but it's Jamie Bell who steals the show.

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The Bourne Identity [2002]

starring: Matt Damon|Franka Potente
directed by: Doug Liman

March 10, 2003
I can't comment on whether this film is as good as the original or even whether it is faithfully adapted from the book, but as a thriller, it certainly doesn't disappoint.

I have never been a huge fan of Matt Damon, having been admittedly put off him by an ex housemate who was obsessed. However, as Jason Bourne, a secret agent with amnesia, he puts in a superb performance.

I was on the edge of my seat throughout this movie and I particularly enjoyed the police chase where our hero successfully navigates a mini down a flights of stairs!

One of the best films I have seen in a long time and I am just plain silly to have left it so long to watch it!

Worth buying, as you will probably want to watch it more then once.

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The Ultimate Bourne Collection Steel box set [2007]

starring: Matt Damon, Albert Finney, Clive Owen, Franka Potente, Brian Cox
directed by: Doug Liman, Paul Greengrass

October 20, 2008
I bought this because it would save me space. It's the size of a normal DVD box, feels great and looks slick.

The DVD's in themselve are great as everyone knows. A fourth? It might be in the pipeline but wasn't written by the guy who wrote the original books.

The story as it goes in brief if you haven't already discovered. Bourne is an agent for the US government. Sent to do a job which goes array. He losses his memory and from the beginning of the first film, Bourne tries to recall who he is and tries to work out his memories.

The plot starts in the Med. and takes us on a rollercoaster of a ride. Visiting all the big hitters in Europe. France, Germany, England to the USA for a grand finale.

It's just great. ... Read More:

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith [2005]

starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington
directed by: Doug Liman

November 25, 2005
Comedy action thriller in which Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play married couple John and Jane Smith who are unaware that they are both assassins working for rival agencies until they are ordered by their respective bosses to kill the same target (Adam Brody of The O.C. fame). Being given the same job leads to the couple discovering the truth about each other and they are then ordered by their respective bosses to kill each other, and are given 48 hours to do so. Will they obey their orders or will they remember their marriage of half a decade or so? This movie is undoubtedly entertaining, with lots of explosions, gunfights and diverting action sequences. The banter between Pitt and Jolie as they attempt to kill each other whilst still calling each other 'dear' and 'honey' ... Read More:

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The Bourne Identity [HD DVD] [2002] [US Import]

starring: Matt Damon, Franka Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox
directed by: Doug Liman

July 24, 2007
I can't comment on whether this film is as good as the original or even whether it is faithfully adapted from the book, but as a thriller, it certainly doesn't disappoint.

I have never been a huge fan of Matt Damon, having been admittedly put off him by an ex housemate who was obsessed. However, as Jason Bourne, a secret agent with amnesia, he puts in a superb performance.

I was on the edge of my seat throughout this movie and I particularly enjoyed the police chase where our hero successfully navigates a mini down a flights of stairs!

One of the best films I have seen in a long time and I am just plain silly to have left it so long to watch it!

Worth buying, as you will probably want to watch it more then once.

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Mr And Mrs Smith [Blu-ray] [2005]

starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington
directed by: Doug Liman

December 24, 2007
'Mr and Mrs Smith' is a light hearted action/comedy. OK the plot is pretty bad, it has a rubbish ending and it may be a touch too long (all reasons for my 3 stars), but it wasn't trying to win any Oscars and is a fun, fairly innocuous, way to spend an afternoon. There are some funny moments, loads of action scenes and plenty of eye candy for the boys and girls. Some people seem to rate this film based against all others ever made, in that contest it will never win. But as an example of light entertainment it doesn't do too badly. Not brilliant, but not terrible either. Worth spending an afternoon watching when you don't want to think too hard.

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Swingers [1997]

starring: Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Patrick Van Horn, Alex Désert
directed by: Doug Liman

December 06, 1999
I first watched this film at University, after a friend bought it and stuck it on the communal DVD player; then watched it again, and again, and now watch my own copy of it from time to time eight years on. The soundtrack is great, the direction is great, and everything just seems to work really well. The characters are all also genuinley likable, with Vince Vaughn's performance being particularly memorable. Its also hilarious at times, right up until the end.

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Mr & Mrs Smith - Definitive Edition [2005]

starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Vince Vaughn
directed by: Doug Liman

March 05, 2007
I enjoyed this film and bought this DVD to watch the alternate version. A lot of reviews for the theatrical cut complain about lack of chemistry, scripting and Vince Vaughan. This 'Definitive Edition', as Doug Liman intended, improves on all three. It removes the handholding opening exposition, pacing is improved to further explain the relationship between Mr and Mrs Smith and the added and extended scenes remove some of the silliness. I liked the silliness because ultimately I want to be entertained. This is an fun film with an intelligent script. Don't disregard it because your friends didn't like it.

I would have liked to have both versions of the film in the edition, that is a disappointment.