Sean Bean

Far North
$27.98
I rented this film because I liked Michelle Yeoh and Sean Bean as actors. I also love the Arctic and thought it would make a great backstory for a film. I didn't even mind the fact that in the beginning, the film was extremely slow with limited dialogue. The acting seemed intense and the landscape beautiful. I thought it would at least come to an interesting climax.

Boy was I wrong. This was one of those movies so disturbing, so unsettling that I regret having watched it. I can't make clear my uneasiness with the film without revealing the ending, so if you want the suspense, don't read on. If you want to steel yourself before a really grisly moment, read on.

[alert: spoiler below]

Basically, Sean Bean, playing a mysterious soldier, turns up in Michelle Yeoh and Michelle Krusiec's yurt and seeks shelter from the winter. Soon, the two women, who had previously been living alone, fall head over heels for him. However, Bean, being a typical guy, prefers Krusiec, the younger of the two. This drives the emotionally-deprived Yeoh into a fit of revenge. In order to try to win over Bean, she kills Krusiec, cuts off her face, and pastes it on herself so she looks like the younger woman (yes, you read that right - she gave herself a face transplant by killing her adopted daughter). Oddly enough, Bean falls for this until midway during sex, when he gets freaked out by the wrinkled face and leaves the yurt naked into the freezing winter.

Not only will the film probably give my wife nightmares, but it just seemed pointless and needlessly extreme. I could understand if Yeoh killed her daughter out of jealousy, but to try to cut off her face and pretend that she's younger? Did she really think she could get away with that? What is the point of watching that type of movie?

If you like suspense/horror type movies, this might work for you. However, don't get fooled into thinking - as I did - that it's simply a drama/love story based in the Arctic.

Outlaw
$14.98
Sean Bean and Lennie James............two amazing English actors at their best. Rough, tough, definitely not for kiddies. But a great take on what happens in society when people just can't take it anymore. If you enjoyed Sean in "Essex Boys" or "Extremely Dangerous", or you enjoyed Lennie in "Snatch" you will definitely like "The Outlaw". Sean is more than a lusty heartthrob and sexy voice ("National Treasure", "Lord of the Rings", "Troy", the "Sharpe" tv series)...........Lennie is more than amazing FBI spy Robert Hawkins in the tv show and soon to be movie "Jericho" and "The Prisoner" remake. Check out "The Outlaw" and enjoy more of their work, you won't be disappointed!

Sharpe's Complete Collection
$349.00
i was very happy with "sharpe's compelte collection" it was exactly as advertised in amazon,,it was listed as used,but in my opinion it was new,,,

Tom & Thomas
$19.99
I've been waiting for MONTHS for the release of this DVD; originally scheduled for April 7th, it has been "discontinued by the manufacturer" before the release date. I cannot believe it!! This is a wonderful film - identical twin boys, neither aware of the other, meeting and switching identities only to have the inevitable happen. It's an update on the old story, but a very well done update. Sean Bean plays the father of one of the boys, in a rare good-guy role that he does well. The twin boys are charming, impish, and loyal to each other. Why, oh, why is this film not promoted for family viewing and why oh, why is it not available!