Tombstone

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This Western has become a modest cult favorite since its release in 1993, when the film was met with mixed reviews but the performances of Kurt Russell (as Wyatt Earp) and especially Val Kilmer, for his memorably eccentric performance as the dying gunslinger Doc Holliday, garnered high praise. The movie opens with Wyatt Earp trying to put his violent past behind him, living happily in Tombstone with his brothers and the woman (Dana Delany) who puts his soul at ease. But a murderous gang called the Cowboys has burst on the scene, and Earp can't keep his gun belt off any longer. The plot sounds routine, and in many ways it is, but Western buffs won't mind a bit thanks to a fine cast and some well-handled action on the part of Rambo director George P. Cosmatos, who has yet to make a better film than this. --Jeff Shannon

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A sizzling, star-studded cast brings to life the legendary battle to deliver justice to TOMBSTONE! Kurt Russell (MIRACLE, VANILLA SKY) turns in a gripping performance as U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer (THE MISSING, BATMAN FOREVER) ignites the screen as the outrageous Doc Holliday. Together, they team up to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown with the ruthless outlaws at the O.K. Corral! The all-star ensemble also includes Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, Michael Biehn, and long-time Hollywood favorite Charlton Heston. Get ready for an explosive, action-packed adventure the Wild West would never forget!

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Awsome!.......2007-09-16

This is definitly one of the best westerns made. Kurt Russell and company proves they can go back into time and become their characters.
Val Kilmer should have received an Oscar for Supporting Actor that year.
I watch this movie over and over. Yes, it is violent. But those were
violent times. Not much different from today!
It's a great movie, all in all.

I'm Your Huckleberry.......2007-09-11

George Cosmatos' "Tombstone" is pure and simply a masterpiece, nothing more, nothing less.

It begins with a brief description of the Cowboys gang that ran things in that part of the frontier. The narrator (Robert Mitchum) describes them as the earliest example of organized crime in US history. Not true. But if you want to learn history by watching movies, be my guest. The narrative serves its purpose in setting up the viewer for the rest of the film.

Former Dodge City lawman Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) arrives in Tombstone, AZ with his brothers, Morgan and Virgil (Bill Paxton and Sam Elliott). Law enforcement doesn't pay well and a silver boomtown is just the business opportunity they are looking for. Of course, there are things going on in Tombstone that Virgil Earp will not ignore and you always back brothers hand. Events lead up to the climatic shoot out at the OK Corral, the most documented gunfight in history.

What is great about this film? The cast of this film had fun disappearing into their roles.

Kurt Russell gives an excellent performance Wyatt Earp. His Wyatt is a hard, tough man with a sense of decency. Stephen Lang (a brilliant character actor on the level of John Turturro) is invisible behind the persona of Ike Clanton. Powers Boothe is Curly Bill Brocius. Dana Delany is Josephine Marcus the true love of Wyatt's life.

To add to this colorful cast, we have some interesting cameos. Charlton Heston plays a rancher sheltering Doc Holiday. Western movie icon, Harry Caray Jr., (one of the John Ford players) plays the elderly town marshal. A very fat Billy Bob Thornton is a card dealer who finds out just how hard Wyatt Earp can be.

But I come to the really outstanding performance belongs to Val Kilmer as Doc Holiday. He steals every scene with a fine, nuanced performance. He's got the best lines in the script. Or maybe it seems that way because of the way he says them. His match is the sociopathic Johnny Ringo (Michael Biehn). Their final confrontation is the now classic scene "I'm your huckleberry."

You'll want to watch this film more than once.

TOMBSTONE.......2007-09-09

Just what I needed, now if you only had Shaka Zulu on DVD and not the VHS tape by "VIDMARK ENTERTAINMENT"Thanx for the great service.

A Tribute To Wstern Flicks.......2007-09-01

This is absolutely an entertaining Western. A fine ensembled cast gives this movie the right mixture of seasoned acting. Kurt Russell portrays Wyatt Earp superbly. Val Kilmer adds the humor and spice needed to keep the movie entertaining. Sam Elliott's appearance is that of the old West. The movie is very entertaining. My family and I enjoy watching this movie over and over again. It is definitely a must-have for any movie buff's collection.

Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for this one.......2007-08-23

The ensemble cast was impeccable. Val Kilmer did an outstanding job as Doc and should have at least received an Oscar nomination. Excellent western drama for anyone who enjoys the old time westerns.

Tombstone - The Director's Cut (Vista Series)

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Awsome!
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TOMBSTONE
A Tribute To Wstern Flicks
Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for this one

Tombstone - The Director's Cut (Vista Series)
Starring: Kurt Russell , Val Kilmer , Sam Elliott , Bill Paxton , and Powers Boothe
Director: George P. Cosmatos
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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Release Date: 2002-01-15

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George P. Cosmatos presents the Director's Cut of his incredibly popular TOMBSTONE, the action-packed, star-studded western that brings the legendary feud between the Earps and the Clantons to life. Former U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp's (Kurt Russell) plan for peace, quiet, and prosperity misfires when he, his brothers, and the outrageous rogue Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) encounter that ruthless band of outlaws, the Clantons. Gripping performances and explosive action fill the screen in this legendary western about Tombstone and the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Customer Reviews:

Awsome!.......2007-09-16

I'm Your Huckleberry.......2007-09-11

TOMBSTONE.......2007-09-09

Just what I needed, now if you only had Shaka Zulu on DVD and not the VHS tape by "VIDMARK ENTERTAINMENT"Thanx for the great service.

A Tribute To Wstern Flicks.......2007-09-01

Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for this one.......2007-08-23

The ensemble cast was impeccable. Val Kilmer did an outstanding job as Doc and should have at least received an Oscar nomination. Excellent western drama for anyone who enjoys the old time westerns.

WWE Tombstone - History of the Undertaker

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RIP
One Of The Best WWE Collections From THE Best Wrestling Superstar Of All Time!!!
I was very please with that!
The Legacy of the Phenom- Match by match
PHENOMEONAL.

WWE Tombstone - History of the Undertaker
Starring: Mark Calaway , Hulk Hogan , Paul Levesque , The Rock , and Glen Jacobs
Director: Kevin Dunn (III)
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Release Date: 2005-08-23

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RIP.......2007-06-19

Over 9 hours of undertakers best matches, very interesting, changed how i think about him.. he truely is a legend.

highly recommended

One Of The Best WWE Collections From THE Best Wrestling Superstar Of All Time!!!.......2007-06-14

This Collection Does A Real Good Job Of Covering The Undertaker's Career. If You Truly Like Undertaker At All Then This Is A Must Have. The Only Undertaker DVD Worth Getting. Almost 10 Hours Of Material Spanning His 13 Years Of Dominance In The WWE. And The Matches Really Show The Undertaker's Best Performances. If There Is Anything Wrong With This Collection It Would Have To Be That More Of The Matches He Had With Brock Lesnar And Kurt Angle Weren't Included. If Those Matches. That Really Took Undertaker To A Whole New Level, Were Included I Would Name This The Best WWE Collection Of All Time. But Lets Face It This Is Probably THE Best WWE Collection Of All Time Anyway.

I was very please with that!.......2007-06-13

Wow!!!
great staff the delivery was fast and i like it-the DVD is wonderfull

Thanks to Amazon

The Legacy of the Phenom- Match by match.......2007-04-04

This awesome three disc set does a good job with covering taker's wrestling career. This exclusive look at the dead man's greatest matches is a nice narrative that transitions well from one match to the next. The extras on the discs are mostly promos but they are very good. Some of the great matches on this set are taker vs. hbk in the first hell in a cell, taker vs. bret hart, taker vs. hogan from survivor series, vs. kane in the inferno match, and all the way up to his rematch with kane at wrestlemania 20. Most of you already have this disc set. But I would say to those who aren't a big fan of the undertaker (i cant imagine why you wouldn't be) that they should buy this disc set. This is truly a 5 star set which ought to be part of any wrestling fan's collection.

PHENOMEONAL........2007-03-18

THIS DVD SET DOES GREAT JUSTICE TO THE UNDERTAKER'S LEGACY. HIS FINEST MATCHES ARE HERE, AND THE MATCHES ARE ALL AGAINST HIS GREATEST OPPONENTS. THE WHOLE THING COMES FULL CIRCLE AS HE FIGHTS HULK HOGAN IN '91, AND THEN FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP AGAIN IN '02 WHEN HOGAN RETURNED. YOU WILL BE GREATLY SATSIFIED WITH THIS DVD. ALTHOUGH AS OF THIS REVIEW, UNDERTAKER HAS HAD MANY OTHER GREAT MATCHES, THIS COLLECTION IS WHOLESOME AND FUN.

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - From Ellsworth to Tombstone

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Hugh O' Brien and Wyatt
The life and legend of Wyatt Earp.
Wyatt Earp
Almost but not quite ---- no cigar !
From My "Growing Up" Years

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp - From Ellsworth to Tombstone
Starring: Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp
Manufacturer: Rhino Theatrical
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ASIN: B000B5KSMO
Release Date: 2005-09-27

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The most celebrated lawman of the Old West rides again in this first-ever collection of thrilling episodes from the popular TV series The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. Hugh O'Brian stars as the famed marshal whose exploits with Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, and the Clanton Gang are boldly brought to life in episodes based on actual events. With his signature "Buntline Special" in hand, Wyatt Earp held posts in a series of increasingly lawless towns and battled dangerous men in his efforts to keep the peace. Through Ellsworth, Wichita, Dodge City, and Tombstone, Earp's reputation as a just and formidable marshal grew, culminating in a storied gunfight that would seal his legend.

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Hugh O' Brien and Wyatt.......2007-04-02

This is a great dvd set. The best part is the recent interview with Hugh O'Brien. Except for some sun damage from probably spending too much time outdoors, Hugh looks absolutely terrific. For a recently married man of 82, he looks at least 20 years younger. Hugh discusses his career, his intense preparation for the role, his experience as the youngest drill instructor in the history of the marine corp, and other bits of information. The clarity of each episode is terrific. I only hope that other golden western dvd and detective shows are also soon released while the stars of these shows are still alive. Having them appear to introduce the dvd is a great touch.

The life and legend of Wyatt Earp........2007-01-30

If you are a fan of Wyatt Earp this is a must to have in your western collection. Picture and sound are great. The movie is done the correct way even up to the shoot out. Like I said this is a must...

Wyatt Earp.......2006-08-30

This is one of the best western series from the western era of
T.V. Hugh O'brien is excellent as Earp.The is a western for young
and old men.

Almost but not quite ---- no cigar !.......2006-08-15

The other reviewers have glossed over the fact that Rhino has put out a package of a limited number of episodes. But to those of us who are full "Wyatt Earp" fans why could we not have the same treatment as most of the other classic TV shows have received ... that is, release Season 1, then Season 2, etc all in their entirety and in episodic order. This show was broadcast from 1955 to 1961 ... Rhino has thrown us a bone instead of the seven-course meal we deserve. The quality is good ... big deal ... now many of us have to continue to sit back and wait for someone to "do it correctly" ... it may never happen ... but Hugh O'Brian and the gang, including us fans, deserve better.

From My "Growing Up" Years.......2005-11-09

I was around 10 years of age when this series ran on TV, and though I'm sure I did not see every episode I know I saw many of them. I'm glad that many DVDs are now coming out for us 'ole' TV western fans.

When I grew up in the fifties, 10-cent Saturday matinees abounded; with serials running in 12 parts or so. See one or two this Saturday and come back to the local Bijou next Saturday to see a couple more installments. After a couple of these on any given Saturday the theatre would then run a couple Rocky Lane, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, or Durango Kid feature westerns to round out your western Saturday late morning and early afternoon. It sure offered great babysitting for mom, too!

Now with the Western Channel and release of such DVDs as this one on Wyatt Earp we can get all we want, and relive 'those thrilling days of yesteryear." And wasn't Hugh O'Brien just born to play this role; can anyone think of anyone else doing better than this man did week-after-week-after-week?

Seriously this is a very well put together production, with only a couple flaws: One being the continual singing by the Ken Darby group, it gets inappropriate at times, and the other being only a selection of the entire shows. In one program on the first disc when Wyatt goes to Wichita you can tell at the end of the program that next week will be a followup, but the DVD doesn't have the next week, it skips forward to others. These are very minor complaints because for me just to have these DVDs are more than I ever hoped for.

So load up the ole Buntline special, saddle the horses, and join Wyatt's posse to rid the range of rapscallions, western style.

Recommended.

Semper Fi.

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Ghosts of Tombstone
Starring: Ghosts of Tombstone
Manufacturer: Terra Entertainment
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ASIN: B00027EEQ2
Release Date: 2004-05-07

WWE: Tombstone - The History of the Undertaker

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WWE: Tombstone - The History of the Undertaker
Starring: The Undertaker
Manufacturer: World Wrestling
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Binding: UMD for PSP

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ASIN: B000BDH6JE
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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Excellent "historical picture" from Roy, Gabby, and the gang
Roy Rogers Fan

Sheriff of Tombstone
Starring: Roy Rogers , George 'Gabby' Hayes , Elyse Knox , Addison Richards , and Sally Payne
Director: Joseph Kane
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Release Date: 2003-02-18

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Excellent "historical picture" from Roy, Gabby, and the gang.......2006-02-24

First off, it's a typical Alpha reproduction - the only down side to this DVD that I care to look for since there are so many pluses to the movie. Hey, at least they're putting this stuff out there.
"Ridin' On a Rocky Road" is a good western song and fits in the movie more than most songs in singing cowboy westerns. Gabby plays Gabby Whitaker again and Sally Payne, who is delightful in her natural-gal way as she always is, plays his daughter. Her stage name is Queeny LaTour. Harry Woods does a bang-up job as the bad guy. You can tell this is one of Roy's earlier pictures since he has only one gun and no huge flowers on his shirt. I love those shirts, actually, and would love to have one - fashion be damned.
The plot revolves around the bad guys trying to steal Granny Carson's fledgling mine, and Tombstone has to learn respect for the law. As in all of Roy's movies, the story is better than average. The acting is better than average. Roy always did his best - no simple reading of lines like you get with a lot of these guys. Gabby steals every scene he's in, as always. You just gotta love Gabby, there's no one better.
A 6-horse stage! One way to tell it's a B-western is that it has a 4-horse stage. Proof Roy's B-westerns were better than most B-westerns. And hey, there's the rock formation where Captain Kirk fought the lizard guy! And guess what - Roy loses his hat and it stays lost. Talk about realism.
Happy trails, partners.
-Gospel

Roy Rogers Fan.......2003-04-01

I have recently received a copy on DVD of this film and for the first few minutes I was not impressed by the films quality, however as time wears on you do not notice it too much. Overall for the price you can't expect too much, but the film is worth buying and watching. Hopefully more titles will be released.
From what I have in my collection so far, this budget series are unlike more expensive labels, uncut versions
and you do a decent DVD cover.

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Shanghai Noon/Tombstone
Starring: Kurt Russell , Val Kilmer , Sam Elliott , Bill Paxton , and Powers Boothe
Director: George P. Cosmatos , and Tom Dey
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00005KAR4
Release Date: 2001-11-06

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Shanghai Noon - English/French DVD- Two cultures collide in SHANGHAI NOON, a wildly hilarious, stunt-filled action-adventure comedy starring the death-defying action hero Jackie Chan (RUSH HOUR 2), Owen Wilson (ARMAGEDDON, THE ROYAL TENENBAUMS), and Lucy Liu (PAYBACK, CHARLIE'S ANGELS). Chan plays Chinese Imperial Guard Chon Wang (say it out loud) who hightails it to the wild and woolly West to rescue the beautiful kidnapped Princess Pei Pei (Liu). When he meets up with the laid-back outlaw cowboy dude Roy O'Bannon (Wilson), they form the best mismatch ever made in the rough and tumble Old West -- the two face jail, brawls, bordellos, and the vilest villains this side of the Great Wall! Spectacular stunts, outrageous irreverence, and epic vistas reign as East meets West in a battle for honor, royalty, and a fortune in gold! It's a real kick! Tombstone - English/French/Spanish DVD- A sizzling, star-studded cast brings to life the legendary battle to deliver justice to TOMBSTONE! Kurt Russell (MIRACLE, VANILLA SKY) turns in a gripping performance as U.S. Marshall Wyatt Earp and Val Kilmer (THE MISSING, BATMAN FOREVER) ignites the screen as the outrageous Doc Holliday. Together, they team up to bring law to the lawless in a notorious showdown with the ruthless outlaws at the O.K. Corral! The all-star ensemble also includes Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Dana Delany, Jason Priestley, Michael Biehn, and long-time Hollywood favorite Charlton Heston. Get ready for an explosive, action-packed adventure the Wild West would never forget!

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Awsome!
I'm Your Huckleberry
TOMBSTONE
A Tribute To Wstern Flicks
Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for this one

Tombstone [Region 2]
Starring: Kurt Russell , Val Kilmer , Sam Elliott , Bill Paxton , and Powers Boothe
Director: George P. Cosmatos
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ASIN: B00004D363

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Awsome!.......2007-09-16

I'm Your Huckleberry.......2007-09-11

TOMBSTONE.......2007-09-09

Just what I needed, now if you only had Shaka Zulu on DVD and not the VHS tape by "VIDMARK ENTERTAINMENT"Thanx for the great service.

A Tribute To Wstern Flicks.......2007-09-01

Val Kilmer deserved an Oscar nod for this one.......2007-08-23

The ensemble cast was impeccable. Val Kilmer did an outstanding job as Doc and should have at least received an Oscar nomination. Excellent western drama for anyone who enjoys the old time westerns.

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A marvelous and gripping film
I Didn't Cry, But Man Did I Come Close?
not a children's movie
One of the most Inspiring Movies I Have Watched...
Grave of the fireflies

Tombstone for Fireflies [Region 2]
Starring: Tsutomu Tatsumi , Ayano Shiraishi , Yoshiko Shinohara , Akemi Yamaguchi , and J. Robert Spencer
Director: Isao Takahata
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Isao Takahata's powerful antiwar film has been praised by critics wherever it has been screened around the world. When their mother is killed in the firebombing of Tokyo near the end of World War II, teenage Seita and his little sister Setsuko are left on their own: their father is away, serving in the Imperial Navy. The two children initially stay with an aunt, but she has little affection for them and resents the time and money they require. The two children set up housekeeping in a cave by a stream, but their meager resources are quickly exhausted, and Seita is reduced to stealing to feed his sister.

The strength of Grave of the Fireflies lies in Takahata's evenhanded portrayal of the characters. A sympathetic doctor, the greedy aunt, the disinterested cousins all know there is little they can do for Seita and Setsuko. Their resources, like their country's, are already overtaxed: anything they spare endangers their own survival. As in the Barefoot Gen films, no mention is made of Japan's role in the war as an aggressor; but the depiction of the needless suffering endured by its victims transcends national and ideological boundaries. --Charles Solomon

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A marvelous and gripping film.......2007-08-20

I never thought in my lifetime that a Japanese anime film would reduce me to tears. Well it has happened. I finally got around to watching Tsutomu Tatsumi's GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES after months of languishing on my queue list on my online dvd rental service. This haunting animated film proves that not all anime needs to be based in fantasy.

This bleak story was inspired by the autobiographical novel of the same title by Akiyuki Nosaka who had lost his sister to malnutrition during World War II. In GRAVES OF THE FIREFLIES, the main characters of the film is Seita, the older brother, and Setsuko, the younger sister. It is World War II. Japan is subjected to the frequent air raids by the west. Seita and Setsuko loses their mother to the bombs while their father is in the navy and has not been heard from in awhile. After losing their mother, Seita and Setsuko moves in with their aunt. Their aunt is anything but kind and loving. She views the children as nothing more than financial burdens on her household. She admonishes Seita for not contributing to the househould finances as well as to the country every opportunity she gets. One day, Seita had enough of his aunt's insults, and takes Setsuko to an abandoned bomb shelter. Seita's selfish pride would eventually prove to be his undoing and would lead to tragedy in the end of the film.

I loved this film. I was so moved by the imagery and the writing. In a lot of animated films, when someone gets hurt, you don't see the wounds the individual received from his or her attacker but in this film you do, namely with Seita and Setsuko's mother. Their mother was completely unrecognizable in her bandages but you could see the serious wounds by the blood and her facial expression.

While the aunt may not have been an angel herself, Seita wasn't exactly perfect himself either. He was selfish by not appreciating the roof and food his aunt provided albeit relunctantly. It never occured to him that he should try to contribute to his aunt's household income given the circumestances that she had two extra mouths to feed. Unfortunately his selfish pride would lead to his downfall when he decides that he and Setsuko would be better off away from his aunt.

GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES is definitely not a kiddie film for young audiences to see. The story and images are bleak and occasionally graphic. The realism in the storyline was so real and authentic, I was moved to tears especially towards the end of the film. This film gave me a good glimpse of life in Japan during WWII. GRAVES OF THE FIREFLIES is a rare gem in animated films and films in general where I am brought to tears. This is an instant classic with me.

I Didn't Cry, But Man Did I Come Close? .......2007-08-17

Few movies I've seen can bring me to the brink of tears, and only a handful of those can actually haunt me days after seeing them. Grave of the Fireflies is one of those rare movies I've seen that did this to me. Very few films have EVER made me feel as bad as this one did. Try to think of the saddest movie you've ever seen, Schindlers List, Saving Privet Ryan, anything, and this movie blows it out of the water. This film has the power to devastate you, to move you, to bring you to the brink of tears and then push you over into a chaotic world of tears and turmoil. This is Grave of the Fireflies.

Set during the last days of WWII, while the US Air Force was fire bombing Japanese cities, Grave of the Fireflies is a movie about a young boy named Sata and his little four year old sister Setsico. When their mother is killed in the firebombing of Tokyo Sata is forced to care for his little sister in a nation ripped apart by war and famine. With his father far away serving in the Japanese navy, Sata is the only one who can care for his sister. The love shared between these two siblings is something that will forever leave an impression on me. As an older brother myself I could very easily put myself into Sata's situation. His need to give his sister the very best he can while not being able to provide for her is a very real feeling.

There are no heroes in this film, and there are no villains. Sata and Setsico are no heroes; the only heroic things they do throughout the movie are love and take care of one another. And, their aunt, although harsh and unfair, is no villain. At the same time neither side of the war, American or Japanese, is portrayed in a negative light. This is not a war movie and doesn't exist to condemn one side or the other. This is a movie about two orphan children trying to survive while the society they grew up in crumbles to dust around them.

Many critics of this movie complain about how annoying little Setsico is. Yes, I can admit, sometimes Setsico can be annoying, but really, what little girl isn't? She's a child, and children can't understand everything that's going on around them. Setsico doesn't understand that there is a war going on and that she can not have everything that she wants, she doesn't understand that Sata is killing himself trying to provide for her. As an older brother I find it absurd when people complain about how annoying little brothers/sisters can act in movies without even realizing that siblings are annoying in real life. Sata is no different.

You may never look at fireflies the same way.

not a children's movie.......2007-08-16

When I got Grave of the Fireflies, I knew it would be sad. However, I had no idea what a brilliant and moving film I was in for. It is hard to find words to describe the feeling you get after watching this movie. All I can say is that I didn't just cry - I bawled. And it takes a lot for me to shed a tear during a movie. I don't know why Grave of the Fireflies is labeled as a children's movie. Some scenes, especially when the mother dies, are extremely graphic. Also, the overall theme is much too heavy for younger viewers. This is by no means a feel-good movie, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't watch it. It is a masterpiece, a work of art, and a powerful message. I highly recommend it to those who want something beyond action or fairy-tale endings in their movie viewing experience. Grave of the Fireflies deserves 10 stars.

One of the most Inspiring Movies I Have Watched..........2007-07-30

This is only the second movie in my entire life I have ever watched that reduced me to crying. I have read the many reviews and I understand some of the people's views about the main character being spineless and not doing anything for his sister when the opportunity is right there. I also see how the little girl can get on some people's nerves, due to her "spoiled attitude." But I wonder if those critics have ever really looked at children their age. And I mean, REALLY looked at them collectively.

Children, like the little girl, are attention seekers at that age and do not understand that they cannot get everything they want. They haven't been taught to be reserved yet. The same goes for the teenage boy. Children his age are still at a loss for what to do on many aspects of life. Teenagers are prone to believe that they are always right. The same goes for the boy in the movie, he only takes actions on what he believes is right, and it is obvious that his interactions with some people and his aunt has built in him a strong distrust of adults.

Thus, the little girl, not understanding their precarious situation, due to her innocent nature, asks for things that naturally come to her like food. And because her brother feels sorry for the situation he has put them in, and because he loves his sister, he tries his best to give her what she wants. He doesn't understand at that point, that she could get sick. And when she does, he doesn't want to take her to an adult because his aunt has already traumatized his impressionable mind. So he does what he believes is right and tries his best to save his sister on his own.

Where, in this amazing movie about a boy struggling to overcome his youth and his immature instincts, is a spineless boy who won't find help for his sister? Where, in this amazing movie with a young untainted girl still learning about life, is there a "spoiled brat?" I have to disagree on many levels with the critics, because viewing this movie broke my heart as I watched the children struggle with their youth and do only what they knew how to do. Granted, some children are amazing and can overcome immaturity under intense situations, yet many cannot. This movie is a good example of what children will come up with when they feel the entire world is against them.

This movie is not about a war. It never has been. It is about how people survive after a disaster. And in this case, this movie is about two average children, who only have faith in each other.

Grave of the fireflies.......2007-07-17

Grave of the fireflies is a realistic story about WWII in Japan. How Japan's people daily lives where affected, and peoples reaction to the constant stress. It focuses on a brother & sister, who are left orphaned due to the war/bombings, and the struggles they face together. I've watched this movie several times, it's cute at times and very serious at other. TO PARENTS: I would watch this movie either before letting children watch or be with them when they watch due to realism present in film.

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