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Payback [DVD](1999) DVD
Based on the same Richard Stark novel that inspired 1967's "Point Blank," this stylish mob actioner stars Mel Gibson as a career criminal double-crossed and left for dead by his partner as well as his wife. Out for both revenge and his $70,000 share of the loot, Gibson goes up against a crime syndicate, crooked cops and Chinese gangsters to claim what's his. Kris Kristofferson, Maria Bello, Gregg Henry, James Coburn and Lucy Liu also star. 101 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French; featurette; interactive menus; scene access; theatrical trailers.
Shanghai Noon [DVD](2000) DVD
Jackie Chan makes the Wild West even wilder in this rambunctious ride, playing an Imperial Guard in China's Forbidden City in the 1880s who comes to America with three other guards in search of kidnapped princess Lucy Liu. After being separated from his compadres, Jackie teams with smooth-talking outlaw Owen Wilson to battle the princess's captors. With Xander Berkeley, Roger Yuan. 110 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English 5.1; audio commentary by Chan, Wilson, more; deleted scenes; music video; scene access.
Jerry Maguire (Special Edition) [DVD](1996) DVD
Writer/director Cameron Crowe's hit seriocomic look at the high-pressure business side of pro sports stars Tom Cruise as a top athletic agent who speaks out against greed in sports...and is promptly fired. With only a flamboyant NFL player (Best Supporting Actor Oscar-winner Cuba Gooding, Jr.) left as a client, Cruise tries to rebuild his career while at the same time falling for pretty assistant Renee Z ellweger. With Kelly Preston, Bonnie Hunt & Lucy Liu. 139 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital stereo, Portuguese Dolby Digital stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; French, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, T
City Of Industry [DVD](1997) DVD
A compelling crime drama set in the seamy underworld of greater Los Angeles, with Timothy Hutton playing a small-time crook whose dreams of leaving California behind with his proceeds from a jewelry store caper blow up in his face when the heist goes bad, leaving him looking for revenge. Harvey Keitel, Stephen Dorff, Famke Janssen & Lucy Liu co-star. 97 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround, French Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
The Mating Habits Of The Earthbound Human [DVD](1999) DVD
This satirical look at dating and lovemaking customs takes the form of a mock TV science documentary with narration by "Frasier's" David Hyde Pierce. Mackenzie Astin and Carmen Elektra are the film's focus, two L.A. singles whose relationship is traced from meeting at a club and their first sexual encounter to an unexpected pregnancy and marriage. With Lucy Liu. 90 min. Widescreen (Enhanced) and Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English, French, Japanese; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; interactive menus; scene access.
Molly [DVD](1999) DVD
Elisabeth Shue is Molly, a 28-year-old autistic woman left in the care of older brother Aaron Eckhart. Unable to cope with her needs, Eckhart talks Shue into signing up for an experimental medical procedure that could cure her, but is Molly's chance for a "normal" life worth the risk...and the loss of her self? Jill Hennessy, Thomas Jane & Lucy Liu co-star in this moving drama. 87 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital Surround, Spanish Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: French, Spanish; theatrical trailer; scene access.
Charlie's Angels [DVD](2000) DVD
'70s TV's sexiest female sleuths (sorry, "Snoop Sisters") get a high-octane updating in this hit actioner. Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu are the lovely, lethal detectives whose unseen boss Charlie (still voiced by John Forsythe) sends them and aide-de-camp Bill Murray after a kidnapped computer genius whose new invention could disrupt global communications. With Tim Curry, Sam Rockwell, Crispin Glover. 100 min. Superbit; Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5. 1, DTS stereo; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean, Thai; featurettes; deleted scenes; extended scenes; outtakes; music video; more.
Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever [DVD](2002) DVD
Hyper-actioner with Lucy Liu as Sever, lethal ex-operative for a secret government agency, and Antonio Banderas as Ecks, a retired FBI agent on the skids since his wife died in a mysterious blast years earlier. Pressed back into service after learning she may be alive, Ecks first battles, then teams with, Sever to find his wife and stop Sever's scheming former boss, who's obtained a high-tech assassination "micro-robot." Talisa Soto, Ray Park and Gregg Henry also star in this aggressive thriller, based on the popular video game. 87 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English, Spanish, French; "making of" documentary; theatrical trailer; game.
Chicago [DVD](2002) DVD
All the razzmatazz of the Kander and Ebb/Bob Fosse stage musical is captured in this electrifying film that garnered six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress. Renee Zellweger is a Windy City housewife in the Roaring '20s who dreams of vaudeville stardom. While in the slammer for shooting her lover she meets Catherine Zeta-Jones, a singer/dancer serving time for killing her sister and cheating hubby. Both gals are represented by slick lawyer Richard Gere, who plans to swing media attention in their favor with some "razzle dazzle." Songs include "All That Jazz," "Funny Honey" and "Nowadays." With John C. Reilly, Queen Latifah & Lucy Liu. 107 min. Standard; Soundtracks: English Dolby Digital 5.1, French; deleted scenes; fea
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle [DVD](2003) DVD
Angels Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu return for another slam-bang action opus that finds the gals charged with locating a special decoder ring that has the ability to reveal the identities of everyone in the government's Witness Protection Program. But has the trio met its match when the ring falls into the hands of evil ex-Angel Demi Moore and associate Robert Patrick? With Bernie Mac, Justin Theroux, John Cleese, Crispin Glover and the voice of John Forsythe. 98 min. Standard; audio commentary; featurettes; music video; more.
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