The Vantage Point

Vantage Point [UMD for PSP]
$14.94
The "hook" of Vantage Point is that when the President of the United States is shot in a crowded town square, many people witness the event. This film explores those multiple "vantage points", adding a new layer to the plot with each story. The film really works on two different levels:

First, it contains enough twists and turns to really engage the mind into generating theories as to what is actually happening. Seemingly with every vantage point seen, the one before it is called into question. Thus, this leads to many "whoa" moments.

Second, the acting is terrific. Matthew Fox, Dennis Quaid, William Hurt, and Forrest Whitaker (among others) all fit into their roles with ease, and each story is compelling enough to make you actually care about what will happen to each person. Plus, without trying to give too much away, the film also messes with audience's perceptions of actors from previous roles (cryptic, yes, but you'll get it once you watch).

The only reason I do not give this film 5 stars is that the ending degenerates into nothing more than a Jason Bourne-style car chase scene, nothing like the provocative storytelling mode throughout most of the film.

Overall, this is a great concept-film that showcases an entirely new type of storytelling. If you are a fan of action movies and love your "no way!" moments, you will enjoy this film immensely.

Vantage Point German Blu-ray SteelBook [Region Free]
$49.99
Exclusive Blu-ray SteelBook!! Region Free and will play in all US players As the president arrives in salamanca, gunshots ring out. An american tourist has captured footage of te would-be assassin on videotape, & now, as the stories of the other four witnesses unfold, each piece of the puzzle falls into place. Only when all the stories are told will the shocking truth finally emerge.

History -- Other Tragedy At Pearl Harbor,
$24.95
Four veterans return for the first time to West Loch, Pearl Harbor, where the rusty tip of a submerged ship is all that's left of a mysterious accident they survived. On May 21, 1944, they were among the men assembled for the invasion of the Japanese stronghold Saipan. Suddenly, there was a chain of explosions among the tightly berthed ships and within minutes many of the combat-loaded ships were on fire. 127 servicemen died. The event remained classified until 1960 and the cause remains a mystery.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.