You know, every comment posted about this review could've been written by me. CIA 9001 is a bundle of contradictions -- it's incredibly fun, probably unsafe, repetitive at times, and uneven in intensity and instruction. But you know what, I LOVE THIS VIDEO BECAUSE I LOVE PATRICK! Granted, he's not all fitness things to all fitness people, but he has this warmth and charisma that blows up the screen. I know this is corny and I'm no video groupie, but he has "IT" -- that thing that movie stars, presidents, and Oprah and have. Star power. You laugh with him, try to imitate him, and a moments after seeing him on video, you feel like you know and trust him. And no, it's not just because he's cute and has nice legs. (*wink*).

Besides that, though, he's a gifted choreographer. His moves are creatively put together and a tad fancier than you're used to seeing in a group exercise. I love it, love it. He hasn't thought of really good effective ways of using "filler" moves to round out the video. Like Maryann once said, he'll have a few flashy moves punctuated by marcheing in place, and then on to the next flashy move, march in place. If the man gets some transitions working, he'd be untouchable. Patrick's not for everyone, but no other move feels as fun and refreshing and funky as "CONFUSION," "Little Latino," etc.

I think the floor is better put together than the step. As much as the step section is applauded, I sometimes felt it was a little disjointed. And for all the time I put into learning "Wizard of OZ," it's really not that fun. Also the weight section is a big bust, in my eyes. Too fast, too long, and uncomfortable positioning, But hey, even Patrick can stumble sometimes. But he's so awesome, I just look beyond his faults. Great, great video.

Eulonda Skyles