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Espn
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Bogus bonus features and old familiar footage) 『I bought this product new, sealed with both tape and shrink wrap. However, two of the bonus features listed on the jacket simply do not exist on the DVD. Specifically, the Ernie Terrell and Jerry Quarry fights are missing. The Cleveland Williams and Henry Cooper matches are included as advertised. Perhaps just my copy is defective? But you're playing Russian roulette if you're counting on the extras. The two bonus interviews are familiar stuff and not much longer than soundbites. The footage of Earnie Shavers vs. Ali is good, but slight, perhaps thirty seconds of the final round. Most of the other footage is very familiar to collectors of Muhammad Ali DVDs and VHS. I recommend "Muhammad Ali, The Whole Story" for real fans and boxing buffs.』
(The Bonus fights make this a Bargain!) 『"Ali's Dozen" highlights 12 significant rounds in the career of Muhammad Ali, from his Olympic Gold medal winning effort at the 1960 Olympics to his gutsy 15th round rally to win a close decision over Earnie Shavers in their 1977 battle at Madison Square Garden in New York.
But this 45 minute documentary also includes hours and hours of bonus features. It has the 1966 battle between Ali and Ernie Terrell in its entirety. It has all 15 rounds, the conversations between rounds, and post fight interviews. It is the closed circuit telecast, not one of those grainy Jim Jacobs films.
Moreover, you get Ali-Quarry I and Ali Williams in their entirety (courtesy of the aforementioned Jacobs and Cayton), plus highlights of Ali vs Zora Folley, his last fight before being exiled from boxing for 3 1/2 years.
You also get interviews with Angelo Dundee, Mort Sharnik, and Jerry Izenberg. A must have dvd for Ali fans!』 『(Sports / Doc) While the wonderful words and intellect of Muhammad Ali helped make him the most powerful and influential sports figure in history, his boxing abilities provided the substance to support those words. This program features Ali's greatest and most important rounds, as selected by Muhammad himself. Hosted by Chuck D, all interviews are with Ali’s opponents and/or eyewitnesses who attended the fights.』
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Walt Disney Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Fun and Fantastic) 『FILM REVIEW (DVD review below):
Who says a theme park ride can't be a good movie? Tell that to Disney because their ride "Pirates of the Caribbean" has spawned one of the best film franchises ever and it all started here. "The Curse of the Black Pearl" was a hit in 2003 and to this day, I watch it all the time. It's fun, funny, action packed, and enthralling and never leaves you bored. It's an instant classic.
Pros: *Outstanding performances from Depp, Rush, Knightley, and Bloom *Action packed and funny *It feels like the ride *Great and engaging story *Wonderful music *A movie you can watch over and over again
Cons: *I have none! My rating: 5/5
DVD REVIEW:
Okay, this was released back in the day when the 2nd disc had hours and hours of bonus material. I miss those days. The 1st disc features the main movie. The 2nd disc features everything you could ever want. The "Epic At Sea" feature gives you everything you could ever want to know about the making of the movie. There's plenty of insight on the set, and behind the scenes with some of the actors and producer Jerry Bruckheimer. There's so much here, there's nothing left unwanted for the hardcore DVD fan. In conclusion, a must have for movie lovers. My Rating: 5/5』
(Great Product) 『Amazing price for blu-ray. Fast delivery! Great movie, and on blu-ray is awesome!』
(Why is the rum gone!?) 『I love this movie, I saw it for the first time shortly before the sequel, and man do I regret not seeing it in theaters! See it, and the sequels!』
(MST3K Fans Rejoice -- Rifftrax is Here!) 『The most adorable pirates you've ever seen take to the high seas to do battle with an army of walking skeletons to see who is thinner. With a team consisting of Keira Knightley, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom they can't possibly lose! Geoffrey Rush gives it his all -- that is he does his best impression of the pirate mascot standing outside the Long John Silver's at a strip mall in Oakbrook, Illinois, and respected actor Jonathan Pryce as the girlish British governor risks being stripped of the descriptive "respected".
Mike, Kevin and Bill strap on the cutlasses and swing away! 』
(Surprise Hit) 『When I saw this movie I instantly liked it. The idea, the locations, the actors/actresses, everything said "I am a good movie". And it kept getting better as the Pirates 2 and 3 came out.』 『From producer Jerry Bruckheimer (PEARL HARBOR) comes PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL, the thrilling high-seas adventure with a mysterious twist. The roguish yet charming Captain Jack Sparrow's (Academy Award(R) Nominee Johnny Depp) idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, the wily Captain Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), steals his ship, the Black Pearl, and later attacks the town of Port Royal, kidnapping the governor's beautiful daughter Elizabeth (Keira Knightley). In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead. Rich in suspense-filled adventure, sword-clashing action, mystery, humor, unforgettable characters, and never-before-seen special effects, PIRATES is a must-have epic on the grandest scale ever.』 『You won't need a bottle of rum to enjoyPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, especially if you've experienced the Disneyland theme-park ride that inspired it. There's a galleon's worth of fun in watching Johnny Depp's androgynous performance as Captain Jack Sparrow, a roguish pirate who could pass for the illegitimate spawn of rockers Keith Richards and Chrissie Hynde. Depp gets all the good lines and steals the show, recruiting Orlando Bloom (a blacksmith and expert swordsman) and Keira Knightley (a lovely governor's daughter) on an adventurous quest to recapture the notorious Black Pearl, a ghost ship commandeered by Jack's nemesis Capt. Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush), a mutineer desperate to reverse the curse that left him and his (literally) skeleton crew in a state of eternal, undead damnation. Director Gore Verbinski (The Ring) repeats the redundant mayhem that marred his debut film Mouse Hunt, but with the writers ofShrekhe's madePiratesinto a special-effects thrill-ride that plays like a Halloween party on the open seas. Aye, matey, we've come a long way sinceJason and the Argonauts!--Jeff Shannon』
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KINO VIDEO
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Excellent) 『Alain Renais' brilliant reworking of a melodramatic 1920's play is a highly creative act of directorial experimentation. Taking a largely vacuous story of a love triangle between a concert violinist and his friend's wife, Renais is able to transcend the limitations of his material through the brilliance of the performances and the exquisite mise en scene. This is a true masterpiece of form, and a genuine testament to the filmmaker's considerable talent.』 『Alain Resnais, the legendary, daring, and acclaimed director of Night and Fog, Hiroshima, Mon Amour and Last Year at Marienbad, adds an offbeat entry into his stunning oeuvre with Mélo, a loose adaptation of Henri Bernstein s celebrated 1929 play. Resnais s first solo credit for screenplay in almost 40 years, Mélo tells the story of Marcel (Andre Dussollier) and Pierre (Pierre Arditi), two lifelong friends who are also concert violinists. While Marcel has gone on to stardom,Pierre has settled into a contented family life with his beautiful wife Romaine (Sabine Azema - A Sunday in the Country). But all is not perfect; Pierre is unaware that Romaine is having an affair with Marcel. For Mélo, Azema won the Cesar (France s Academy Award) as Best Actress, playing a womanso consumed by guilt, she eventually takes deadly measures to end her infidelity. Also featured in the film is renowned French actress Fanny Ardant (8 Women, The Woman Next Door).』
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Homespun Tapes
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Great way to improve your playing courtesy of two masters) 『I've been playing mandolin for about 2 years as a third instrument. I went thru the Mandolin Fretboard Roadmaps book (very good) but still felt I was missing something from my playing.
This DVD is just what I was looking for.
My playing has drastically improved after only going thru two songs. My left hand position is more efficient, I've learned more authentic use of double stops, thanks to Sam, I have a better approach to improvisation and fills.
I don't have the 1st DVD of the set but I think it is worthwhile to get it. The clips of Bill Monroe are short. Sam Bush's analysis is detailed but in some cases it takes a little work to get an idea of the whole song in context.
The video of both Bill and Sam is great and gives a lot of close-ups of both hands.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! Even seasoned mandolin veterans will enjoy this DVD.』 『This hands-on teaching tool was produced especially for the player who wants to master Bill Monroe's powerful mandolin technique. Veteran bluegrass musician Sam Bush dissects sixteen pieces as played by Bill Monroe on his ground-breaking video, taking them apart in note-for-note detail. Split screens and close-ups, as well as replays of Monroe's demonstrations, aid the learning process and make this lesson THE learning method for bluegrass mandolin.
Songs include: "Sweet Blue-Eyed Darling," Frog on a Lily Pad," Dusty Miller," Sally Goodin," "Katy Hill," "Blue Grass Stomp," "Tennessee Blues," "Memories of Mother and Dad," "Back to the Old Home," "Get Up John," "Rawhide," Blue Grass Breakdown," "Last Days on Earth."
Produced by Smithsonian/Folkways and Homespun Video』
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IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Hilarious DVD) 『This was one of the Funniest DVD's I have ever seen. I highly recommend it. It gets funnier every single time that I watch it. You will be very entertained. If you want hilarious standup comedy--buy this DVD! If you have not heard of this guy--you will in the near future.』 『Kicked out of Vegas! He's been to the strip clubs, the bars, the sperm banks, and has the scars to prove it. That's Adam Hunter, unapologetic in his own brand of raw, sometimes over the top, but always funny comedy. Adam Hunter is one of a fresh new wave of comics like Sarah Silverman, who'll have you saying "Did he just say that!?!" Unpredictable, uncensored and hilarious. Adam Hunter's unorthodox take on single-life in the 21st century will leave you laughing out loud. Be among the first to catch the new wave in comedy with Adam Hunter!』
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Ariztical Entertainment
Not yet released IPhone 3G used's review ("Texan by Birth, Lesbian by Choice") 『"Vickie Shaw: You Can the Girl Out of Texas..."
"Texan by Birth, Lesbian by Grace"
Amos Lassen
Ariztical brings us Vick Shaw's standup comedy show, "You Can Take the Girl Out of Texas..." and it a laugh filled hour of great comedy. If you are not familiar with Vickie this is a great way to start. From her appearance, Vickie could be the girl next door. She is blonde, attractive and very funny and when she opens her mouth you'll just start laughing. She was married for eighteen years and has three children and then she came out when she realized that her life was not complete. When people told her that she should try standup comedy, she listened and she came out as a comic and a lesbian at the same time. She has performed everywhere in the United States and her act is seasoned and professional. She jokes about being a woman, about being a mother, about being gay and about her own life. In "You Can Take the Girl Out of Texas", her humor is razor sharp and it is her own life that provides the material for her routine. Vickie is married to her partner, Sgt. Patch, a police woman and she is a grandmother. She is still recovering from having been born a Southern Baptist. Her timing is perfect and her jokes come fast and furiously. 』 fetish『 Hollywood Ghost Stories 』
『 Haunted History - Haunted Histories Collection (Hauntings / Vampire Secrets / Salem Witch Trails / The Haunted History of Halloween / Poltergeist) (History Channel) 』
『 Hauntings In America 』
『 A Haunting: Complete Seasons 1 and 2 』
『 A Haunting: Season 3 』
『 Ghosts Among Us 』
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Platinum Disc
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Just what I wanted and more) 『I have been looking for this since the 80s when I saw it on The Discovery Channel. I had contacted the network and no one could help me, but now I have it!!!!』
(Great Price, Great Host!) 『This is a quaint little ghost production with wonderful John Carradine as your host who takes you into the hot spots and ghostly True Tales of Tragic, Haunted Hollywood. Easily worth the low price to own this DVD. Its one you can watch again and again too. Recommended!』
(More money wasted....) 『You know, I pretty much go by the reviews of other folks when deciding to buy a product or not. Unfortunately, I shouldn't have listened to these 3 previous reviews. This film was made in 1986. Nothing shocking here, nothing even remotely intersting. It shows clips of old horror movies, from Bela Lugosi to the movies The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and other films of that era. It had Elke Sommer giving the most interesting narrative about her haunted house. They talked to a few psychics, took way too much time on the Amityville Horror, which has already been proven a hoax for many years now. For this day and age, this DVD is sort of a waste of time. I wish now that I had spent the money on something else. But like I said, I was judging from the reviews....』
(hollywood ghost stories) 『to a film lover&the hollywood horror history lt is alot of fun to watch』
(Hollywood Ghost Stories) 『Awesome dvd about the haunts&ghosts of Hollywood narrated by the legendary actor, John Carradine. Highly recommended.』
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Rhino Flashback
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Suicide might be better???) 『With the exception of Dio's "Rainbow In The Dark", this DVD is like the cops usually say when somone's been splattered all over there road "There's nothing here to see . . . move along." If this is someone's concept of "Essential" 80's Hard Rock then they need an enema and fast. WTF? The Bulletboys? R U serious? I think I'd rather chew broken glass than watch a video from Faster Pussycat. Where's Maiden? Where's Judas Priest? Where the f*ck is Ratt at least or Motley Crue or even Motorhead? Can we really say that Bulletboys is the benchmark for 80's Hard Rock? I think not.』
(Please pan my review!!!!) 『How can 13 of 13 people have found the last review helpful? Most of it was given over to listing the videos on the DVD, but you could have gotten that from the "product description."
The reviewer's sole contribution is the following:
"Too short at 26 minutes" and "Ok this is not a bad music DVD but I wish it were longer."
Are these two reactions really that helpful? Would you have expected anything else after looking at the product description?
I think this guy just had his friends and family come and vote on his review. :) He'll probably have them come back and pillory mine.
Your friend,
Milhouse』
『Own your favorite Music Videos. Videos on this edition: Bulletboys "Smooth Up In Ya," Dio "Rainbow in the Dark," Dokken "It's Not Love," Faster Pussycat "House of Pain," Lynch Mob "Wicked Sensation," Mr. Big "To Be With You."』
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Dreamworks Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (love this dvd) 『I just recently bought this DVD after years of seeing it on the shelf and never having picked it up. I am sorry I didn't after watching it. The extra scenes make the movie even better after having seen it a few times over the last few years. The cd containing 6 Stillwater tracks is also a bonus. If you love this movie, this edition is worth picking up.』
(Top Ten Favorites) 『" Almost Famous" is at the top of my 'Top Ten Favorites' list. Patrick Fugit is so amazingly talented, and it just blew me away that it was his first movie. No other actor could've played the part of William Miller better than him. My favorite parts of the movie are when he runs to The Plaza Hotel to comfort a drug-overdosed Penny Lane, he tells Penny he loves her, and when Russell Hammond apologizes to William about Rolling Stone. I love how it has a sweet ending of William and Russell parting on good terms, and William's story finally being published in Rolling Stone.』
(A film that gets better and better with age...) 『To be completely honest, when I first saw this film about five years ago I was under-whelmed. It had been hyped up and won all sorts of awards and received so much attention, and really I didn't see why. I was disappointed to say the least. Then last night I decided to give it another shot. Removing myself completely from the hype and praise and just amercing myself into the film was a huge plus for me, and I walked away from the experience singing it's praises like a church choir. The film moved me in ways I didn't remember the first time; its rich sense of honesty ringing through with every frame. The script is so real and raw, which I attest to the fact that director Cameron Crowe wrote this as a semi-autobiographic tale, and that first hand insight really gives `Almost Famous' an edge as possible his best film to date (and that's saying a lot since he has always been a genuinely talented director).
`Almost Famous' tells the story of William Miller (a fictional representation of Cameron Crowe), a young kid sheltered by his mothers iron fist, the same fist that drove away his older sister Anita. At fifteen Miller gets the chance of a lifetime, to follow around the rockband Stillwater and write an article for Rolling Stone about the band on the road. What he finds within their world is something starkly contrasts to anything he imagined. It is a world that entices and appeals to him, but at the same time it's a world that conflicts with his inner person, especially as he watches the fame tear the band apart and take out innocent bystanders in the wake. Stillwater is still trying to find its sea-legs so-to-speak and the process proceeds to shake up the members and all those in their company.
The performances by most the entire cast is strong and lends much support to Crowe's vision. Billy Crudup and Jason Lee are effective as the feuding band leaders. Crudup plays Russell Hammond, the lead guitarist filled with mystery, the one that everyone wants to be with. Crudup does a good job of filtering through his characters inner contempt for the corruption within his profession. When he's speaking with William's mother in the phone you can read in his voice his disgust with the whole `fame and fortune' aspect of his life. Jason Lee is slightly less effective as Jeff Bebe, the jealous lead singer of Stillwater. I didn't think he could completely sell his character. I've never been impressed with Lee to tell the truth, and while his performance is not `terrible' it is merely passable here. He tends to try and oversell things, and it got on my nerves a tad. Patrick Fugit still seems a little green to me (but then again, when this was made he was green, right?) but he has a feeling of honesty in his performance that works well for what Crowe was attempting. Fugit comes off uncomfortable with his performance, which I think aids in creating the vibe that he is a real fifteen-year-old kid who, lets face it, is pretty uncomfortable with himself.
The three standouts here though are McDormand, Hoffman and especially Hudson, all of whom raise the bar for the rest of the actors in the film. Philip Seymour Hoffman is rarely seen moving around, but his grasp of his characters idealisms has a strong influence on the film. Frances McDormand really gets under her characters skin (that of William's overbearing mother Elaine) and draws out such unrestrained emotion that you can't help but feel for her in every scene, even the ones she doesn't embody. For every scene she is not though, there is Kate Hudson, who is so effervescent as Penny Lane I can't help but adore her. Her innocent devotion to a machine that just wants to use her, a machine that doesn't care enough about her to deserve her unwavering adoration is just so raw and believable and sympathetically captivating I just can't help but fall in love with her.
Truth be told though, this film is all about Cameron Crowe. His stamp of reality is felt on every frame. The audience is allowed to become completely absorbed into the world in which he himself was found at such a young age (at eighteen Crowe wrote for Rolling Stone Magazine, and this film is based on his `adventures' so-to-speak). His direction is flawless, but even more amazing is the script, which bleeds on every page the smell of honesty. It may not be my favorite script of the year (`You Can Count on Me' remains one of my favorite screenplays ever written) but it is certainly one of them.
`Almost Famous' truly has that extra something (not to mention the amazing soundtrack), that honesty that makes it worth every second of your time. Cameron Crowe really put himself completely into this picture, and the finished product is something he can truly be proud of, and something we can all praise him unflinchingly for.』
(Almost Famous) 『I absolutely love this movie!! The music.. the story.. the actors/actresses.. definitely worth the purchase!』
(Slow but good) 『This is a movie I really enjoyed. While it is definitely in Crowe's voice, it is a fairly unique movie and has a lot of charm. This is essentially a film about family, both actual families and adopted families of friends, with all the problems this entails.
The performances range from really good, to decent. Fugit does a passable job, although he still comes off as a kind of annoying kid. While this doesn't kill the movie or anything, it does let him get overshadowed by much of the rest of the case. MCDormand and Deschanel both put in great performances, and are really likable. You feel that this is the guys family with them. Hoffman of course steals the scenes he is in, but this is to be expected. Jason Lee, who before this movie was know for comedy, also really carries his scenes, and it is easy to see how he keeps getting work and increasing notoriety. The two real standouts for me were Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson. Both delivered very real performances, showing a huge range of emotion though the film and really portraying broken people.
The writing itself is for the most part good. The story is very believable. Since this is somewhat autobiographical, this is to be expected. A problem this film does have is pacing. It really drags in some parts and could have had a better flow. It is a nice looking film, but not so to the point you will think about the visuals later.
The music should also be mentioned. There are some really good performances and some just good music scattered throughout. The performance of Tiny Dancer in particular is spectacular.
This is a good, if somewhat slow movie. For someone who loves drama, this is a must see.』 『Audiences and critics alike are raving about this larger-than-life rock'n 'roll favorite that Roger Ebert calls "one of the best movies of the year!" The guys of Stillwater have the sound, they have the look and Rolling Stone Magazine wants their story. For young reporter William Miller, it's the opportunity of a lifetime as he hits the road with his favorite band and discovers the price of fame, the value of family and the limits of friendship.』 『Almost Famousis the movie Cameron Crowe has been waiting a lifetime to tell. The fictionalization of Crowe's days as a teenage reporter forCreemandRolling Stonehas all the well-written characters and wonderful "movie moments" that we expect from Crowe (Jerry Maguire), but the film has an intangible something extra--an insider's touch that will turn the film intotheode to '70s rock&roll for years to come. We are introduced to Crowe's alter ego, William Miller (Patrick Fugit), at home, where his progressive mom (Frances McDormand, just superb) has outlawed rock music and sister Anita (Zooey Deschanel) has slipped him LPs that will "set his mind free." Following the wisdom ofCreem's disheveled editor, Lester Bangs (Philip Seymour Hoffman in an instant-classic performance), Miller gets on the inside with the up-and-coming band Stillwater (a fictionalized mixture of the Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, and others). A simple visit with the band turns into a three-week, life-altering odyssey into the heyday of American rock. Of the characters he meets on the road, the two most important are groupie extraordinaire Penny Lane (Kate Hudson in a star-making performance) and Stillwater's enigmatic lead guitarist (Billy Crudup), who keeps stringing Miller along for an interview. From the handwritten credits (done by Crowe) to the bittersweet finale, Crowe's comedic valentine is an indelible, heartbreaking romance of music, women, and the privilege of youth.--Doug Thomas』
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Hbo Home Video
Usually ships in 24 hours IPhone 3G used's review (Not for everybody, but worth watching) 『A lot of people would say that this movie is terrible, but that's not really the case. A lot of the acting leaves something to be desired, and one doesn't have to watch too long to figure out that it's a low-budget movie, but it has a few good points. Personally, I'm a big fan of Eric Roberts. I think he's a talented actor that doesn't get enough credit, and I think he plays his part in this movie fantastically. Anton, the Russian Mob boss is played well...his character, played by Shawn Doyle, is funny and at the same time very easy to dislike, which I always see as a sign of good acting. Finally, I thought it was especially amusing that the movie is set in Buffalo, NY, where I live. Amazon says that the movie was filmed in only Montreal, but I definitely recognized many of the sights and buildings. All in all I'd recommend this movie for anyone who can handle violence and strong language, as it is quite full of both.』
(Will keep you up at night....) 『This is a funny, sexy, shoot em up, slice um up, flick that I really enjoyed. You can see it's low budget but it didn't really matter. Eric Roberts plays an undercover cop who has to convince a volatile Russian mobster he's on his team. I always enjoy Eric Roberts performances and I thought this role was perfect for him. He's got that cocky, calculating, could be a hitman swagger combined with a conscience. He's also sexier then ever. There is a ridiculously dramatic love scene involving him smearing the painted tattoo on the thigh of a gorgeous mobsters wife as she straddles his motorcycle. Even though the scene was utterly unbelievable I will admit, it still sizzled. I must also praise the actor who played the head of the Russian mob. He might not be Pacino but he certainly inhabits the role of the evil, bloodthirsty, testosterone spewing, woman ogling villain. He also manages to be funny without destroying the tangy, quirky maniacal lunatic he portrays. This is NOT a film for people who use the word "thespian", revere Dame Judy Dench or for individulas who wear big hats with flowers all over them. I recommend this movie to everyone else.』 『The Russian mob. They maneuver in a world of drugs, vodka and murder. Expensive suits and cheap sex. It's a world where anything is possible and no one can be trusted. A world that is theirs for the taking until an undercover cop infiltrates their ranks with orders to bring them down. Bu this cop may be in too deep; killing fo rthe mob, seduced by the wife of their most brutal enforcer, risking his life and the entire mission. The temptation to cross the line could land him in a warm bed or a cold grave. For this undercover cop, every move could be deadly unless he stays one step ahead.』