Advantages: see text Disadvantages: certificate 15
abused by his father, but still adamantly stands by his father, defending him at all costs. As a result Teddy feels he has nothing to lose and puts himself in danger constantly, and the other boys are always trying to save him from harm. This is a chance for Teddy to see that he does have worth in life and that he is important.
Vern (played by Jerry O’Connell) is the scaredy cat of the group, always chickening out, scared at night. This is a chance for Vern to "become a man".
The film is full of laughs, adventure - the kind every kid would like to be involved in, which takes them through leech infested pools, a run in with a steam train and an encounter with a rather vicious dog "Sic Balls". On their way the young boys encounter the older boys from the town, who are headed up by Kiefer Sutherland. They also want to find the boy ...
Belfastgirl 19.03.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Stand By Me DVD
Advantages: A new style for the new generation Disadvantages: none
Ah 2001 possibly my favourite year for music ever. i was 15 years old and becoming more and more interested in heavy metal after hearing machine head, iron maiden etc. then this band came along who blew my mind.
Slipknot arrived on the scene with their self titled first release full of some of the most intense/funky/melodic nu metal tunes i had heard. Along with their image of masks and boiler suits i was amazed. what an album it turned out to be. this was the first time i had come across this mixture of blistering guitar rifs, electronic samples and such powerful screaming/rapping vocals.
I was hooked instantly. from the opening sample loops into the frantic (sic) this band were on a mission to invade my mind with this new style and they succeeded.
From (sic) straight into my favourite song Eyeless - again with this cool use ...
Advantages: Slight confusion over billing - but quickly resolved Disadvantages: A delightful hotel in a perfect location.
of your room, via the TV set. I decided to check my bill. To my horror, despite being on a DBB deal, I had been charged a not-inconsiderable sum for dinner. Something like a 50% overcharge on the room-rate. I ?phoned reception and it was soon sorted out. Hey! Mistakes can be made. The important thing is how they are handled and, in this case, it was rectified very efficiently. The amusing thing was that, when checking my bill, I noticed that although my first name is actually Andrew, it was showing up as ?Sister?. No offence meant by the hotel ? and nun (sic) was taken! Let?s just hope they don?t make this a habit! Once I?d pointed this out, it was soon changed. A small point but when there?s a free bar up for grabs, you really don?t want to be part of a convent!
Breakfast was superb. I don?t really ?do? breakfast, but Amanda ...