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Gary Busey
![Two Shades of Blue [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NHJD7JN8L._SL160_.jpg) Two Shades of Blue [VHS] $104.98 Most the reviews are pretty on target. The script is not the best for the talent that is in this movie, but they made it work. However, the sex scene between Rachel Hunter and Eric Roberts accompanied by excellent background music makes it the coolest looking I've seen on film so far.  The Buddy Holly Story $14.94 Would buy again from this seller. Item arrived quickly, and in condition described. Thanks so much!  Eye of the Tiger $14.98 Eye of the Tiger (1986) has Gary Busey as the main drawing card, coupled with an action-film content or genre. It is notable and above the mainstream, from its pure-raw scenarios, having viewers "connect" to the action, with suspense, tension and a euphoria that is buildt from start to finish. At the same time, there's a surreal "hero" and "against all odds" story. Here, a Joe Schmoe rises above the gangster element present in the small town, that is bullying the local impassive sheriff, played by Seymour Cassel. Cassel's character is outplayed time and again by the gang leader, who doesn't negotiate, or take into consideration earlier agreements, according to which he would left the town folk alone in exchange for 'carte blanche' in operating an airfield that deals in substances. At the outset, Busey's character is released from a sentence from a run-in with that same gang, occurred from lack of willingness of the town folk to testify against the gang. When Busey settles in once more, his inpulse to set things right in terms of a multitude of gang abuses (rape, aggression, intimidation, kidnapping) results in the use of a double barreled shotgun and vigilantism. Yaphet Kotto is caught in the middle, between desiring his retirement pension from the force, months away and his friendship with Busey and doing what's right from a job point of view and human, as well. Kimberlin Brown (spouse) and Denise Galik (nurse) are low-key, which is appropriate, as to now overshador Busey. The cinematography is some of the best I've seen in DVD releases, with the wide-screen and audio above and beyond a crystal clear quality, reminiscent of Enzo G. Castellari's filming quality which is always incredible. The surreal aspect is underlined with Busey's 4x4 vehicle, in the tradition of Kit from Knight Rider, that has mortar and grenade launchers, machine guns and bullet proofing built-in the pickup, with the commands all reachable from the driver's seat. Being a Vietnam vet, Busey pulls a few rabbits from out of his hat, such as trip wires, decoys, remote detonated IED's, and skill in man-to-man combats, facing William Smith. The lesson learned, is not necessarily that vigilantism is appropriate or that it works, but rather, that in a group, there will always be the wild-card element, that perhaps it's only a matter of time before an equal and opposite reaction is generated in response to a gangster action, with town folk coming to a consensus on the need for change. Motocross fans will especially appreciate the stunts shown by the horse of 25+ bikers. For those seeking a raw, outdoor, filmed mostly in the desert action movie (think Genghis Khan), this is a good one. |
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