Val Kilmer

Wonderland
$14.98
"Wonderland" depicts the events that happened on Wonderland Avenue in Los Angeles during the summer of 1981 in which legendary porn star John Holmes was embroiled in a vicious multiple murder. By the turn of the eighties Holmes was a drug-ridden cocaine adddict who found himself washed-up as a porn actor. No longer in demand by adult studios for work due to his drug problem, Holmes started stealing and robbing from people to feed his habit. He also got himself involved with a bunch of shaddy characters in the drug trade. Eventually, things continued to spiral downward for Holmes as he was involved with the multiple murders of people at a house on Wonderland Avenue. Holmes insisted emphatically that he didn't perform the killings, but the film leaves the door open as to whether or not Holmes knew who did. Val Kilmer (who plays Holmes) does a good job in playing the porn king, but I only wish the film would have dealt more with Holme's life starting with his start in the adult film industry to his demise from AIDS in 1988. The filmakers could have done so much more with John Holme's lifestory. An even greater film than "Wonderland" is 1997's "Boogie Nights" starring Mark Whalberg playing a character based on Holmes. In that film we see how a young man enters the porn business and how his introduction to drugs nearly destroys him. Also, if you can find the two disc set of "Wonderland" grab it although I don't see any available on Amazon. That set contains a very informative documentary on John Holme's life called "Wadd: The Life And times Of John C. Holmes" and it's even better than "Wonderland" as people who knew Holmes is interviewed including his ex-wife.

The Salton Sea
$14.97
A great film with Val Kilmer and really an all star cast. A gritty, sometimes hard to watch story about the speed subculture and well played out revenge plot. This movie ay not be for everyone, but is well made, acted, and directed. Probably the best part I have seen played by Vincent D'Onofrio as Poo Bear, a dangerous gacked out drug dealer that does not trust anyone.

Thunderheart
$9.95
This movie is excellent and would look great on Blu-Ray. Does anyone know if this is planned for Blu-Ray?

Spartan
$9.98
Secret Serviceman extra-ordinnaire Val Kilmer tries to retrieve a kidnapped politician's daughter in this surprisingly-good thriller.

There isn't a lot of violence in this modern day tough rescue story, but when it occurs, look out! Kilmer is very good in here, one of his best performances ever and the film is nicely photographed. The only warning I would give viewers is the language, which contains about 25 f-words.

The best plug I can give this film is that it was very entertaining, start to finish, and that's what most of us are looking for - entertainment. It keeps your attention the full 100-plus minutes. Make no mistake: Kilmer is the show. Everything in the story really revolves around him.

There was anything that struck a sour note with me, it would be the story with the kidnapped girl's father. I don't think he was realistic, but I won't say more in fear of spoiling anything for those who haven't seen this.

Nonetheless, an under-publicized excellent film of 2004.