Average Rating:

.

No Time for Sergeants

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Andy Griffith, Nick Adams, Don Knotts, Murray Hamilton, Howard Smith
directed by: Mervyn LeRoy

July 22, 1994
It arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The condition was ok, not great but ok. It did appear as if it came from a video rental company which was a bit troubling. All in all it was an ok experience although I think for the condition a bit overpriced.

Average Rating:

.

Sound of Music

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard Haydn, Peggy Wood, Anna Lee
directed by: Robert Wise

August 27, 1996
The musical is not my genre of choice. I prefer classic film-noirs which are about as diametrically opposed to musicals as a genre can be. That said I enjoyed The Sound of Music immensely. The songs were very moving and fit the storyline perfectly. Speaking of the story, unlike the case in a lot of musicals, the plot in The Sound of Music does not exist simply to move the film from one musical number to another. It is a truly memorable romance story that will stay with viewer long after the viewing experience. The entire cast is superb (the kids are adorable!). This was Julie Andrew's coup de grace. It deserves all the accolades (including multiple Oscars) it has received. Strongly recommended!

Average Rating:

.

Gone with the Wind

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil, Vivien Leigh, Evelyn Keyes, Ann Rutherford
directed by: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood

October 27, 1998
"Gone with the Wind" is a fabulous film, the film by which all others are gauged. It debuted in 1939, perhaps the year that produced the most high quality films of all time. Watching this film is like viewing a great painting. Every time I watch it I get something new. I also detect subtleties and insights I never recognized when I was younger.

I won't attempt to summarize this well-known film, because I see that there have been over seven hundred reviews before this one. I will tell you about a personal experience that some reviewers might find interesting.

Many years ago when I was a medical student, I spent three months as an observer on a psychiatric ward containing patients with mixed diagnoses. One of the patients ... Read More:

Average Rating:

.

Secret War of Harry Frigg

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Paul Newman, Sylva Koscina, Andrew Duggan, Tom Bosley, John Williams (II)
directed by: Jack Smight

March 01, 1992
It sure would be nice if this movie were to become available on DVD or
Blu-Ray it it's original theatrical widescreen release. Remastered
sound and picture, if necessary, would be great, too. This is one of
Paul Newman's best films. Looking forward to the day.

Average Rating:

.

War of the Buttons (1994)

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Gregg Fitzgerald, Gerard Kearney (II), Darragh Naughton, Brendan McNamara, Kevin O'Malley
directed by: John Roberts

September 01, 1998
Colin Welland may have won an Oscar for his Chariots of Fire (Two-Disc Special Edition), but in his adaptation of the Louis Pergaud novel set in the early 1900's France and later filmed by Yves Robert in 1962, this move to Ireland lacks the playfulness and innocence of the original and makes these kids from two rival camps way more brutal and warmongering with hateful language. As an Irishman, all I can say is "Why do we keep doing this to ourselves?" Sorry, but this film is full of hateful words, destructive and nearly criminal behaviour that makes Irish lads from Carricks and Bally to be nothing more than Montagues and Capulets from Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and the Sharks and the Jets from West Side Story (Special Edition DVD Collector's Set). ... Read More:

Average Rating:

.

Purple Hearts

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Ken Wahl, Cheryl Ladd, Stephen Lee, Annie McEnroe, Paul McCrane
directed by: Sidney J. Furie

August 02, 1993
I enjoyed this movie very much. More action than love. Great movie. It should be released on DVD.

Average Rating:

.

The Rescue

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Lorry Goldman, Ned Vaughn, Sal Mazzotta, Ian Giatti, Charles Haid
directed by: Ferdinand Fairfax

April 09, 1996
It was just as i remebered it! when i saw it many years ago! Just classic!Just wish i could have found it on dvd! But it's hard to find regardless. So id get it, if you can find it.

Average Rating:

.

The African Queen

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Robert Morley, Peter Bull, Theodore Bikel
directed by: John Huston

August 26, 1997
What a work of art! This is one of the best movies of all time. When the spinster missionary woman (Hepburn) must TOLERATE Mr. Arnaut (Bogart)
in their life-threatening trip down the river in a beat-up old boat, The African Queen, the fun begins. She can drum up no respect for this man--until she realizes that he is an intelligent person who may be able to save their lives by his cool wit. He good naturedly sloughs off her constant criticism, while she endures his slovenly ways and colorful language. At some point they start developing a strong like for each other. When Bogie finally shaves, well you know romantic sparks are about to fly. Movies or stories do not come any better than this.

Average Rating:

.

Canterville Ghost (1944)

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Charles Laughton, Robert Young, Margaret O'Brien, William Gargan, Reginald Owen
directed by: Norman Z. McLeod, Jules Dassin

December 02, 1992
I saw this black & white movie Canterville Ghost(1944) years ago. The cowardly ghost was funny. I was excited to find it on Amazon. The ghost tries to scare the guest instead they scare the cowardly ghost. Once again I enjoyed watching it but it wasn't as funny as I remembered. I also purchased the newer version in color of Canterville Ghost(1986)staring John Gielgud, Ted Wass, Andrea Marcovicci, and Alyssa Milano. This Canterville ghost wants the new owners out and is very mischief. We enjoyed both movies.

Average Rating:

.

The Keep

Childrens Toy Shop > VHS > Military and War
starring: Scott Glenn, Alberta Watson, Jürgen Prochnow, Robert Prosky, Gabriel Byrne
directed by: Michael Mann

November 11, 1998
I read the book & found it to be a great horror story. I have the VHS version of the movie & enjoyed it very much & found that it follows the book quite well except possibly the ending was slightly different. Scott Glenn was great. I would like to find out if this movie is also now available on DVD as many of the VHS movis have been converted to DVD in the latest format & audio techniques.