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Miss Congeniality / Miss Congeniality 2 - Armed And Fabulous [DVD] [2005]
enlarge	Directors: Donald Petrie, John Pasquin Actors: Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, William Shatner, Regina King Studio: Warner Home Video Category: DVD List Price: ~~£16.99~~ Buy New: £3.99 as of 21/11/2009 13:02 GMT details You Save: £13.00 (77%) New (11) Used (6) from £3.45 Seller: zord25 Rating: 4 reviews Sales Rank: 2970 Format: PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), Arabic (Subtitled), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language) Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over Region: 2 Number Of Discs: 2 Running Time: 217 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 7321900723121 ASIN: B0009IZR8S Theatrical Release Date: 2005 Release Date: July 11, 2005 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review The iMiss Congeniality/i movies are custom-made for Sandra Bullock's screen career persona. She plays clumsy, nerdy FBI agent Gracie Hart, who is given the horrific pseudonym Gracie Lou Freebush (one example of the movie's juvenile tendencies) when assigned to infiltrate a beauty pageant to investigate threats of a terrorist attack. Transforming Bullock from frumpy geek to stunning contestant was always going to be a piece of cake so the premise for the first iMiss Congeniality/i tale is tenuous at best. More enjoyable is her character's uncouth disdain for pageant contestants and her mistaken perception that they're all a bunch of bimbos. The film nicely charts Gracie's realisation that her own pageant makeover provides a much-needed ego boost, although she gives pageant coach Victor, played by Michael Caine, a run for his money. In addition to Caine's effortless scene-stealing, William Shatner as pageant host and Candice Bergen as the event organiser are smart choices for comedic support, but the movie desperately needs a credible foundation for its comedy to really pay off. Bullock's bureau boss (Benjamin Bratt) is an unconvincing dimwit, and none of the plotting is as smart as, for example, iBeverly Hills Cop/i in combining procedure with laughs. That leaves Bullock to carry the burden of a comedy that barely works in her favour. Only Bullock's fans will appreciate the sequel, iMiss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous/i. Dumped by her boyfriend (whom Benjamin Bratt wisely decided not to portray this time around), a gloomy Gracie goes along with the promo biz until her friend, Miss United States (Heather Burns), is kidnapped along with Stan Fields (William Shatner) in Las Vegas. Bullock still has enough perk to please her fans, but neither she nor her awkward alter-ego make a success of this sequel to a film released five years earlier. i--Jeff Shannon/i

Customer Reviews: Give it a chance! December 1, 2005 7 out of 7 found this review helpful Ok, I agree with the previous review in that you won#x27;t be guessing the plot, but if you enjoyed the first movie you will enjoy the second. The second movie has a similar theme to the first in that our heroine has to save the day, and Sandra Bullocks#x27; type casting as the adorable yet silly Gracie Hart lends itself well to the popcorn movie of it#x27;s genre. It#x27;ll leave you smiling. A good film to put on to cheer yourself up. Not life changing, not challenging but fun and enjoyable. Sandra and the Shat March 5, 2009 Jimmy Lovesey (Cardiff, South Wales) OK, its not Shakespeare, its Sandra Bullock starring in two disposable comedy/action movies. But boy, is it fun. I've avoided these movies for years, but finally gave into watching them recently because my boyfriend is determined to see everything William Shatner has to offer. br / br /When we saw the first film a few weeks ago, I was pleasantly surprised! Bullock is incredibly likeable as the tough, uncouth, FBI agent forced into a world of glamour and heels, and it provides an entertainng hour and a half of mirth, misdemeanour, and a little bit of mystery. The follow up is less glamorous and less humorous but is still hold itself up as an involving movie. br / br /So yeah, its not shakespeare, but get in the sparkling rose and the chocalate fudgecake and enjoy a night in with Sandra and the girls!!! disappointing - not much point to the story November 3, 2005 4 out of 6 found this review helpful I was so looking forward to watching this, as I particularly enjoyed the first Miss Congeniality, and I do rate Sanda Bullock in this type of casting.brHowever, as the film progressed, I became increasingly bored and irritated with the plot and its progression. There were a few laughs along the way which helped, but I can#x27;t say this is one I will be purchasing. Worth watching to tick it off your " I want to watch" list and know what you#x27;ll not need to endure it again. Bad quality! October 22, 2009 M. J. Popplewell (Wales) Love the films but when i brought these they were dirty and scratched and cant watch a whole scene of the movie becauce it jumps so much. disapointing quality, expected better!

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