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It's a beautiful deep red. My grandmother just adores it as much as do - definitely cross-generational and fit for any queen!!

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this is the WORST disney movie i have ever seen and its got cheesy singing, a stupid storyline and is VERY stereotypical of native americans and its an overall failure. The movie becomes incredibly predictable and is NOT entertaining the say the least.

This provider shipped the product quickly and everything appeared to be in wonderful condition, but halfway through the movie one entire scene kept skipping and freezing so the experience was ruined. I also wish I had known that none of the extra scenes would be included in the bonus features. I wish I could say everything was great but I was very disappointed. : (

Ha ha, a gift for my 18 yr old. Avatar is repeat of this classic Disney tale.

No problems. It was new as promised and came a lot quicker than I expected. I ordered a couple days before Christmas, and received it within 5 days.

My Granddaughter Loves It and that's who I bought it for, so that is perfect. Personally, I think it's a pretty good cartoon movie myself.

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Despite getting alot of flack from animation buffs, Disney made a genuine effort to make a musical-free adventure movie in the spirit of Raiders. Even though very influenced by the works of Jules Verne, and the art stylings of Mike Mignola(Hellboy), this steampunk film was brilliantly animated and delivers in ways that the last Indiana Jones movie didn't. Taking place in 1914, Milo Thatch is an expert in cartography, but unfortunetly stuck working in the boiler room of a history museum. After failing to convince his curators to investigate some recent findings he believes will proove the existence of the lost kingdom of Atlantis, he is luckily hired an eccentric millionaire who was an old explorer buddy of his grandfather. Milo becomes part of an excavation team going in a totally ahead of its time submarine to find Atlantis, commanded by the opportunistic Rourke. Using an ancient journal, they track their way underwater to a tunnel that is supposed to lead to their goal, but they're attacked by a giant mechanical sea monster and have to abandon their submarine into smaller mini-subs. They manage to find a series of underground caverns, which eventually leads to the actual city of Atlantis. Milo and the others are shocked to discover that there is an actual living civilization of people there who can conveniently speak English. They are turned away by the xenophobic Atlantian king, but his daughter Kida(who is Disney's finest Princess, and the first black one!)befriends the nerdy-as-hell Milo, and together they manage to decipher where the mysterious power source that supports their society, and has kept them alive for the last few millenia. However, its revealed that Rourke and most of his team were really looking for the power source too, which is a mystic floating crystal, and after taking the king hostage, they make their way to the crystal chamber. Kida becomes infused with the crystal's powers, and Rourke makes off with her, leaving the king dying of a gunshot wound. Milo gets some of the remaning crew along with the other Atlanteans to go after them with some reactivated flying machines. After a pretty intense chase scene, they catch up with Rourke and stop him. The crystal is restored, and Kida becomes the new tribal leader. Milo decides to stay behind(who wouldn't want to spend eternity with a hot bikini babe?!)while the other explorers make it back to the surface with a bunch of treasure. Atlantis was a serious step up from some of Disney's other action/adventure films. Granted, ones like Aladdin, The Black Cauldron, and Treasure Planet had decent elements of thrills & spills, but Atlantis went that extra couple of yards to make it real swashbuckling ride. There's a fine use of CGI along with traditional 2d Disney animation, although its one of the few ones they did in anamorphic widescreen which totally broadens the scope of visual experience for an underwater adventure. The movie also has one of the finest casts in a Disney film, with Michael J. Fox as Milo, James Garner as Rourke, veteran voice actress Cree Summer as Kida, Leonard Nimoy as the king, and Jim Varney in his last film role. If you passed on this film when it was in the theatres, make sure to catch it on DVD(and hopefully soon on Blu-Ray). Even though you can sorta skip on the sequal.

Oh Disney, where has your creativity gone? This film is one of your most bold efforts and easily one of the best Disney films I've ever seen. Now I'm being showered in crap with egregious efforts like Chicken Little and Meet the Robinsons. I'm disappointed with the response this film received. It didn't do very well in terms of critical response (46% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and a 52 out of 100 on Metacritic), and while moviegoers in general were positive, this film still got flack from a good number of people. This is probably one of the most underrated Disney efforts next to The Black Cauldron and Dinosaur, and it deserved so much better. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Year: 1914. Milo Thatch doesn't have much going for him in life, but he is obsessed about finding the lost city of Atlantis. But then when he goes home to his apartment, he finds a mysterious woman sitting inside and she wants him to meet her employer who wants to make an offer with him. What ensues is a massive (And epic) adventure to find Atlantis, but as things go along, things get more sinister, and then it is realized that Atlantis must be saved. MUSIC: This music is phenomenal and fits along with the mood flawlessly. From its quiet status to its booming orchestral score, it rocks quite simply. ACTING: All of the actors were really good and I can't think of anything wrong with their performances. They were witty and they managed to feel alive and they actually had different and unique personalities to each of them. ACTION: This is the best part of the film. The action sequences are absolutely spectacular, to the point of where you sometimes wonder how this film didn't get slapped with a PG-13 rating. It's explosive at every turn and this film easily has some of the best action scenes I've ever seen. They are most certainly a sight to behold. Plus, I loved how everything was designed and everything felt so imaginative. OVERALL: The only problem with this film is the fact the story didn't go as far as it could have. But other than that, this film is incredible, spectacular, and a feast for the eye wonder that should not be missed. THE GOOD: The music, the animation, the acting, the action scenes, and a very intriguing plot. THE BAD: Story doesn't go as far as it could have.

I love this movie and so does my boyfriend. I got it for him as an anniversary gift. The first disc he got did not work, so I came back to the website and was able to get it replaced for free. Amazon.com is great; it's helpful, convenient, and makes sure the customer is happy!

I greatly enjoyed this film. It became one of my favorite disney films. The DVD shipped quickly from Amazon.com and I received it in perfect condition. It is a family adventure film and I highly recommend it!

This is yet another underrated Disney film that should have been far more successful, if it would've been done a bit more right this time. Let's take a look at the good and the bad... PROS: Like Treasure Planet and Brother Bear, the 2D animation is some of the finest and most beautiful ever seen. The graphics and the designs of Atlantis are simply more than just candy for the eyes; it's a banquet for the eyes and the mind (when it comes to inspiration). Another thing about Atlantis: The Lost Empire is that it's not really for little kids. It's seems to be a bit more for adults, mainly because of the characters and the concept & mythology of the lost city. Another rarity that's found in this Disney film is the total body count. I won't go into this topic very much; I'll just say that there are more than just two deaths that's found here. Most people may find it disturbing, but I found it to be a real break from tradition, indicating that Disney can be more than just kid and teenage stuff. CONS: Now for the not-so-good. I do find some of the characters very fascinating, and sometimes very hilarious. But a few really did annoy me in some cases. For example, Milo, the main protagonist, isn't really that irritating when onscreen. But when he realizes what he must do to save the people of Atlantis and starts gathering them around for the climactic battle, his growing courage, along with his loud proclamation, look a bit too silly and over-the-top. Kida is a very beautiful character, and I found nothing wrong with her, but I did wish she didn't look TOO shocked the first time she sees Milo. Audrey the mechanic was another minor problem: I wish the animators didn't make her lips too big. OVERALL: With all the minor flaws aside, Atlantis: The Lost Empire really succeeds in creating fantastic and beautiful visuals. I especially love the design of the lost city and the terrifying Leviathan. The characters (especially Vinny and Mole) can be liked by people of any age. And finally, the climax of the film has to be one of the most spectacular scenes ever created in the history of Disney. With all the non-stop CGI films that are out right now (like Wall-E, The Incredibles, Chicken Little, etc.), this can be a very good alternative. Grade: B+

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I keep looking for these on DVD. can't understand why they don't. These are great kids movies, good acting and singing and good quality for the family. 20,000 leagues under the sea is my favorite, but this one is nice also, with no violance, considering the subject matter is a nice touch.

This is a WONDERFUL movie for kids. Absolutely nothing to be wary of, totally wholesome, exciting, and FUN! My kids love it. I only wish more movies were made with these Crayola Kids!

We viewed The Trojan Horse at our 6th grade school inconjunction with our study on ancient Greece. The kids and teachersalike loved it. The students even asked to see it twice in one day! Itis a truely wonderful movie that keeps everyone interested and entertained while giving a basic history lesson. (Though not totally accurate, differences are easily explained.) END

Although several historical points were mistranslated. Such as the fact that in the 10 year war not one person was seen to die. And a girl warrior named Zelda was added to the Greek Army. But it was a lovely adaptation for children. Adam Wylie was excellent as always.

The characters (all played by child actors) are fun and capture the attention of preschool thru school age children. Great songs and silly situations that tell the classic story are a delight to all.

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No matter to whom I suggest this movie the feedback is always the same, "what a great movie". A perfect family movie about those things in life which are most valuable.

I debated giving this movie 3 stars instead of 4, because I would grade it a 3.5, but since it is a 'redemptive' story I lean towards 4. I thought the overall production quality just doesn't deserve anything higher. The following contains some spoiler content... I felt an underlying sense throughout that 'grandpa' had set things up so that Jason would succeed if he simply persevered, which for me lessened any sense that he would fail by anything other than his own inability to meet the requirements... and so somewhat lessened any real sense of danger or intensity. As a minor point, I think the story would have been more powerful had we known for sure he truly loved Alexia, and not just had feelings for her because of his relationship with Emily. I was left wondering where their relationship might be headed. All in all though, this movie is worth watching with just enough good acting and cleverness to make it a solid choice for anyone wanting to see a decent flick.

LOVE THIS MOVIE!!! Old fashion values at it's best. There is nothing like getting back to basics to put your life in perspective. Our family watched this and we had little discussions on values, morals, character, etc during the movie. I could watch this over and over and see different ideas that I did not catch the first time. This is an excellent gift for lost 18-25 year old "kids" too, who have lost their way. Make them watch it with you and create a plan of positive change, a path of giving and non-monetary rewards. My pre-teen and teenager love it and even got emotional (yeah, teenagers have a heart!). I don't recall my children getting emotional over a movie. They just don't make movies like this. And, it has an awesome cast. This is a definite keeper!

at first i thought that the ultimate gift was going to be really bad, but i whach him care for the girl and change his life and then when the movie was over i said hey lets whach it again .So i think it was a great moive.

This was the best movie I have ever watched. I watch each almost every night and each time I watch, I see something different. Emily is wonderful and I am amazed at how much Jason changed after becoming affiliated with Emily. Can there be a Part II? Mick, VA.

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I would recommend the movie "Love Finds a Home" for the famiy to view together. There are trials and joys. There is love and laughter. In our everyday world we face a lot of things and sometimes a look at what someone else has gone through can give us a diferent perspective to look at for ourselves today. Watch and enjoy!

We have this whole series and have watched them more than once. Great family movies and everyone can get something out of them to apply to their own life.

Latest in the Love Comes Softly Series. As good as the previous ones. Highly recommend this if you liked the other ones.

I bought this because I own pretty much the whole series (with the exception of Love takes Wing, which I found to be particularly bad). The poor leads from Love Takes Wing are also stars in this, but do a slightly better job. Story is sweet of course, but it's disappointing that the quality deteriorated with each sequel. For those who love the series, this is worth a watch. If you don't - don't bother.

I have loved this entire series "Love Finds A Home" was so well made it's perfect to end the series! My only wish is that this set would've been made into a weekly tv series like Little House on the Prairie, Christy, or the Waltons. That way they could've taken more from the books and really developed the lives of the characters even more.

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I had bought this DVD a few years ago and never got to watch it till I was going through my racks of DVDs. I watched the 3 hour version and it was quite moving and brought to life the words of the Bible. I then watched it with my partner and he loved it too. I hope you get a chance to see it and enjoy it and be uplifted.

This is by far my favorite biblical movie of all time. I have watched the 3 hour version of this movie many times. It follows the scriptures from the New Testament book of John from beginning to end. It feels like you are right there with our Lord Jesus, (wonderful) and His word does not change. I would recommend this to a mature Christian or someone who has never heard of the story of Jesus. Good for the whole family (not too graphic), so younger viewers may watch too. It will touch your heart. Enjoy the acting, but let the living word of God feed your spirit as you are entertained.

I watched this movie 2 months ago on netflix and keep thinking about it. It was so good that I wanted to see what people were thinking on Amazon. I love the actor that plays Jesus (probably because I liked him in Lost too). The movie is pretty good at following the bible. The only think that I didn't like is that Mary Magdalene was present during the last super which I don't think she was. Also when Jesus got arrested, Judas is supposed to kiss Jesus to show the soldiers who Jesus is but this didn't not happened here either and the place looks different too, they are in some kind of stairs instead of the olive tree garden. Also John the baptist looks a bit crazy, he looks like he hasn't slept in years... Except for the few details, I highly recommend it.

I've seen a million movies in my life and none can touch the message of this movie for Christians. I highlike recommend it for both Christians and those who want to at least experience in concise form the Christian message. It may change your heart and your life, for the better.

Amazing, amazing, amazing. It is the most bible accurate movie about Jesus that I have ever watch. The actor makes it so believable that you will think he is exactly as Jesus was when He came to Jerusalem.

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Bought this for my husband, lots of fun, easy to use! Occasionally it will replay the same song, but other than that, it is definitely a good buy and a useful item for those wanting to Praise the Lord and get in shape!

It turned out to be great fun for the whole family. great for a group of friends. The music is excellent, sticks in your head. We all got better as the evening progressed. Best part is that I don't need to worry what "message" my kids are getting as they are "working out". For all of the adults, we laugh at one another and kept going. Ordered a couple more to have on hand for birthday gifts.....excellent value for the money. Gave it to my niece and nephew for Xmas....I was the favorite Aunt...especially when I danced with them.

My daughter has tried to program and use this product but it is not functioning properly. Because she is a student she has only had time to try it out a few times. The arrows disappear on the screen or freeze. one of the sensors on the mat is not in the right place so it is hard to get the list of songs to stop where we want it to stop and play. She has tried to re load the program with no success. The problems remain. We think the product is defective but because of limited amount of time from the time product was received and tried out we have run out of time on the 30 day warranty for returns. The on-line testing site for the product says it is working when we can clearly see it is not. The computer being used is brand new since November so it is not the computer.

Wow! This product is exactly what we wanted. My 16 year old twin girls love it! We have two dance pads so they play at the same time. We also have two expansion packs and they love having the large variety of music. It is lots of fun and works perfect! I would recommend this product for any age.

Dance Praise 2 -the ReMix It's Christian Music, but it's just like the stuff you here on the radio (in fact a couple songs are played on mainstream Top 40 radio). It is soooo easy to hook up & get started. I was up in running in like 2 mins! It was fun & I could tell I was working my legs and you can get your heart rate up too! Different levels, so you can start out easy if you'd like.

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I feel that this is probably one of the most important books to be read not only by those considering re-marrying, but for any person preparing for their first marriage. Too much time is spent getting ready for the wedding day, and much too little time preparing for the journey of daily married life. Thousands of dollars are spent on weddings. I recommend that anyone even thinking of marriage, spend a few dollars to buy this book. You will be ever the wiser and richer for it!

I had found a book at the library I really liked & found it online. The price was good & was received it in very timely manner. I had no problems with this order & would use again. The book was also used but in very good condition.

I bought this book many years ago and gave it away so I had to purchase another copy. The workbooks that go with it are also wonderful. I use this book for teaching on marriage (I am a pastor), and my husband and I used this book prior to our marriage (we were both previously married). The information in this book is very accurate and helpful in avoiding future problems in your marriage - my husband and I have referred back to its information many times. You won't go wrong in purchasing this book.

The perils and pitfalls of second marriages come with a lot of stress. Your happily ever after can be all that you hoped for if you are properly prepared. That's why I wrote "Every Single Girl's Guide To Her Future Husband's Last Divorce", to help second wives understand divorce, family law, and how to prevent financial stress. This book is the perfect companion to mine, offering a complete guide to emotional readiness and giving couples the tools they need to stay in love forever.

It's not the most eye-opening, revolutionary book ever written, and not even the best book on the subject I've read lately, but it did have a few pearls of wisdom. I would recommend it to someone divorced or separated thinking about dating again.

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My six year old really liked this book a lot and as always these books present a great message without being "preachy". Definitely recommend.

Ahh, sibling rivalry! The little boy in this story (about ten years old) has asked God to help him sell his innocently energetic, pig-tailed, little sister, Ally Grace. He tells how annoying and mean she can be, then assures others she will be nice to them. He's ready to bargain with anyone interested in buying her. As he mentions all of the bad things Ally Grace is capable of, he begins to wonder what it would be like not having her around. After some thought, he begins to see the good she is capable of and changes his mind. God is mentioned twice in this book. Once, in the beginning, and then at the end. At first, it appears the young boy is asking God for help. Later, it's clear he is asking God to help him do a terrible thing. The little boy doesn't turn to God for good. I think the author should have taken the opportunity to create a good relationship between God and the little boy. Maybe there should have been an adult in the picture helping the older brother understand he needs to ask God to help him cope with his sister. It's cute, comical, and even made me laugh, but I would not consider it to be a children's Christian book.

This is a really great book! I bought this book for my son when he was having a hard time loving his sister. It went over really well and he loves this book!

Great fun for me to share with my grandchildren as well as my own sister and brother. For Christmas I put old pictures of my brother, sister and I in a book for each of them. I then responded to the thoughts on each page with little quips of my own, remembering our own childhood memories. I put a brother or sister poem on the back inside cover and because we were all lucky enough to share the Christmas holiday with each other, I put one in each of their stockings for Christmas morning. What a special memory for all of us about being sisters and brothers growing up and what a special way to teach my grandchildren about the value of having a sibling. Humor is a grand way to get a message across!

This book is a fun way to be able to address the issue of sibling rivalry. Michelle writes in a way that makes it enjoyable to read with your children. You will definitely laugh when you read how a big brother comes up with a creative way to get rid of his pesky little sister. This would make a great gift for an older sibling when a new baby arrives!

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It's a good list of word problems that can't help but help the student who does them. It of course needs to be checked by a parent and the more difficult ones be explained by a parent.

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I bought this CD in hopes of listening to it several times; picking up new things here and there, but really, it is just as the title says "beginner's guide." Guess I was expecting a little bit more... I listened to it twice, then moved on. If you are totally 100% new to Buddhism, then this in an okay introduction; though perhaps you money would be better spent on The Complete Idiot's Guide to Zen Living or Buddhism for Dummies.

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This wallet was supposed to hold credit cards and money and by the time I got my drivers license, medical insurance cards and my six other cards in it, it came unglued at the clasp (in less than ONE day.) I should have sent it back but tried to reglue it, and finally threw it away. You couldn't easily get the cards out of it once you successfully got them inserted. Bad choice. Everything else I have ordered from Amazon has been top quality so I was very disappointed.

Makes organization SOOOOOOOOOO easy with this great little idea. Nothing falls out in my purse anymore. It holds my checks and checkbook ..... credit cards..... and CA$H ! I use it for my bank deposits, cash and checks. Works PERFECTLY !!!! :)

Once you put your driver's license in the pictured slot, it is HARD to remove. So, if you fly a lot, don't put it in there. It only holds 3 credit cards and not a lot of change. Okay for a day or if you really don't carry much in a wallet. But for everyday usage, I'll have to go back to my regular wallet. I have had mine for 2 months and some of the stitching around the outside is starting to show. I clipped the hanging string and so far everthing's fine.

bottom started breaking from the seams. This cannot hold more than a few bucks. It cannot hold a lot of money with the card slots filled in with cards. Poor quality. Seller was great though. item well packed, prompt shipping.

...other than that, this is great! Love the color and the sturdiness of the wallet.

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I wear this item very often since purchasing it. I love it. It's noticable when I'm not trying to show the message. so I just go about and people read it when I dont know so some may recieve that message. My friend once told me that the way you dress can save a soul... This is what I call obvious. Thank you again, and I hope the seller has shirts just as cool as this one.

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I honestly don't understand why the authors of this game chose some of the adjectives they did. I mean, what card are you supposed to play for "Spicy"? I guess maybe if you happened to be holding "Myrrh" or the Song of Solomon, it might be appropriate and funny, but it just so happened the only card I had in my hand was the Blessed Mother Mary herself, and my aunt Gladys did not find that at all amusing. But it gets even worse: I swear that if it wasn't for this game, I never would have made the mental connection between the Virgin Mother and spiciness. Not in a million years. But now, thanks to Apples to Apples, I can't think anything else. I see a pieta at the Met and the first thought in my head isn't "serene masterpiece" but "mmmm . . . spicy." So if St. Peter is anywhere near as harsh a judge as my darling aunt Gladys, I fully expect that thanks to this game I just might find myself in some Sartrean vision of hell that ironically consists of an unending game of Apples to Apples Bible Edition. To escape this fate, I'm considering converting to the Yiddish Edition.

We ordered this as a Christmas gift for my husband's parents. We enjoy the regular version, but they'd prefer the Bible version. It is fun & we enjoy playing.

We found this to be as fun, and even funnier than the original. We have both versions now and play both fairly equally. You really need to have a sense of humour to play this Christian version. If you don't, you may be offended. If you're easily offended don't buy this. For the rest of us who know how to laugh, this is a great, rated G, family game. I only have to disagree with the ages. I believe the box says 10 and up. My 7 year old can play both versions and loves these games. Although it's for 4 players and up, we sometimes add a 'dummy' hand when it's just the 3 of us. This helps keep the balance so my son doesn't pick based on who played a card- Mom or Dad HA HA! just good clean fun. Either version, or both, you can't go wrong.

Have played with various groups and it is a fun game to play with young and old. Great family game!

I bought this for my college fellowship group and we had a fun time playing the Bible version. Every red card has a Bible verse as a reference to the word. Although this game can get quite blasphemous if the judges are lookig for funny than serious, especially when you have people named Matthew or Mary in your group.