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Sunday, May 30, 2010

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If you are familiar with this perfume, then you know it is great. My wife wears it when we go out and she smells great. The price was fair (far more cost effective than buying it at the mall)and the shipping was really fast (which was great as she had run out). Will buy again from here.Get more detail about Gucci Ii By Gucci Eau De Parfum (EDP) Spray 2.5 Oz For Women.

Friday, May 28, 2010

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This is my second purchase of this parfum. I am about to finish my first bottle.
The smell is very characteristic and it lasts all day long on me.
One day I attended a meeting wearing the fragrance and a colleague sitting next to me wrote "SUPPEEEERRR" on my notebook. Later I asked what it was all about, he said, my fragrance was fantastic...
Sadly, Gucci is not producing it anymore...I wish they were...Then I would be a lifetime consumer...Get more detail about Gucci Eau De Parfum Spray By Gucci For Women 2.5 Ounce.

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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

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This is a pleasant fragrance. I usually like a little musk or more spice; yet this fragrance I like for it's many different notes. It wears well with changes in scent over time. The more volatile molecules evaporate first giving a different fragrance over time. I notice different things with this cologne. The shampoo is mild enough; yet leaves a pleasant smell. I don't use much of the cologne; mainly for me to enjoy.Get more detail about Gucci Gucci By Gucci Pour Homme Gift Set ($104 Value) Gucci By Gucci Pour Homme Gift Set.

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I returned this item and it took 3 months and as many phone calls only to get 75% of my money back after the fine print gotcha restocking fee. Had I not requested a tracking # from the post office, I wouldn't have gotten my money back. Scented monkey conveniently lost my tracked return item.

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Monday, May 24, 2010

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I really like Rush 2...it is soo feminine without being girly, it is light but has depth also , it is sensuous and just truly delicious ..and it has great staying power also!!! one of my top 5! If you are looking for a fragrance that is distinctive without being overpowering or too young, try this one!Get more detail about Rush 2 for Women Eau de Toilette 1.7 fl.oz.

Sunday, May 23, 2010

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The wrong product was delivered to me. Not "Envy Me" but "Envy" which is a different fragrant. The picture is misleading.Get more detail about ENVY ME (PINK) by Gucci 3.4 oz Women's Perfume TESTER.

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I've got Gucci "Envy Me 2" by Gucci for Women - 3.4 oz EDT Spray (Limited Edition) and was very disappointed. The box was not even sealed, and the smell was not as expected. It did not even last for 5 minutes! When I contacted Scented Monkey, I was told about 20% restocking fee in case I wanted to return it. Considering the shipping cost and 20% fee, I decided just to forget about that. I paid $43 something and it was like a total loss.Get more detail about Envy Me 2 By Gucci For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 1.7 OZ.

Saturday, May 22, 2010

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I had a sampler from years ago of this and used it one day and WOW! The smell is wonderful! I ordered several of these because it is no longer being made and these samplers keep quite a while.Get more detail about Gucci Accenti for Women 0.04 oz Eau de Toilette Sampler Vial.

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I really like Rush 2...it is soo feminine without being girly, it is light but has depth also , it is sensuous and just truly delicious ..and it has great staying power also!!! one of my top 5! If you are looking for a fragrance that is distinctive without being overpowering or too young, try this one!Get more detail about Womens designers Perfume by Gucci, ( GUCCI RUSH 2 PERFUMED SHOWER GEL 6.8 oz.

Friday, May 21, 2010

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When the package came it was Homme for Men. When contacted by E-mail the order dept. told me that I had ordered Homme for Men. When I told Amazon - I never got a reply. Took the product to a Macy's store for refund.Get more detail about Accenti By Gucci For Women. Eau De Toilette Spray 3.4 Ounces.

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This scent has received more compliments for me than any other. At first, I didn't even know it was a woman's scent, but it doesn't really matter. It's a great compilation of tones including spicy, floral, and sweet. It's very strong and sexy. As the Amazon description states: "Rush is recommended for romantic use," but still works wonders for improving sex appeal.

The red plastic box is ideal for longevity of the perfume life because it surrounds an inner glass case, keeping it protected from drops and sun light; and I'm not sure if this is myth or not, but I'm told perfume is delicate enough to be damaged by prolonged exposure to the sun, like through a window.

I originally received this as a gift. When I ran out and went back to the store to find it, I was surprised to find it in the women's section! The woman who bought if for me told me she didn't realize it was a woman's perfume, either. Regardless, this scent is by far my favorite, and men and women alike compliment on it. It really is a great scent!Get more detail about Gucci Rush by Gucci for Women, 1 oz Eau De Toilette Spray.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

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I have always have liked this cologne and will continue to use it. For the price of one retail bottle or less, you also get the same size aftershave. It comes packaged very nicely and would be a great gift. I definitely recommend it!Get more detail about Envy By Gucci Mens Eau De Toilette (EDT) Spray 3.4 Oz.

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I never buy deodorants with anti-perspirant included because I believe that the anti-perspirant ingredient with aluminum is unsafe. This deodorant is outstanding. It's scent is pretty and light, the bottle lasts a long time, and most importantly it works!Get more detail about Envy By Gucci For Women. Deodorant Spray 3.4-Ounce.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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This product is very enjoyable. The scent is refreshing as well as the service that was received from this company. The product arrived sooner than advertised as well.Get more detail about Gucci Envy Me by Gucci for Women 3 Piece Set Includes: 1.7 oz Eau de Toilette Spray + 1.7 oz Body Lotion + 1.7 oz Bath and Shower Gel.

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The item being reviewed is not representative of the small 5ml bottle you will receive. The same Gucci Nobile is available for 65.00-70.00 if you go to expensive mall stores, or it is possible to get it in Mexico for the same price. Not too many years prior, as this Gucci green cologne was being liquidated, you could buy a bottle for a 35.00 price at flea markets. It's such a great smell, but not such a great price if you buy such a tiny amount ( 5ml or 2 oz ) for 70.00 or more. Disappointed buyer.Get more detail about Gucci Nobile Aftershave Balm By Gucci, 2.0 Oz Unboxed.

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

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Hum, not having the opener breathe makes it look like an insult to every U2 fan. Save yourself a couple of bucks and just download the streaming version.Get more detail about U2: 360° at the Rose Bowl [Blu-ray].

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Monday, May 17, 2010

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I can't speak for the DVD, but I saw this movie in the theater and was disappointed. I know Disney already did a good animated version of Alice In Wonderland, so perhaps this was supposed to be an update. And it does look good . . . It's done by Tim Burton, so what else? The animation is state of the art, if more than a little creepy in places, but the real disappointment is the story. For one; it isn't Alice In Wonderland. And it's not Through the Looking Glass, either. What we have here is really "Alice Grows Up and Goes Back To Wonderland." In this story, instead of nonsense, we have a rather clichéd, "classic battle of good against evil," updated. So if you like the "chicks rule" mindset, you might approve, but calling it Alice In Wonderland is rather a deception. Of course, if you're a Tim Burton fan, as many of us are, this is a real feast for the eyes, and it may even wear well with time.Get more detail about Alice in Wonderland [Blu-ray].

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This is a review of the BD version of the film. I am sure most reading know the atory, so I won't get into all of that, though it must be said it is a chliing. exciting, and brilliant vision of the future down to its details. I have seen a couple of reviews that note the issue of "grain" on the image. Here's the deal with that...the grain is supposed to be there. The most common misconception about bluray is that it offers a more enhanced and retouched version of a film. High Definition lets you see the film as it was intended by the filmmakers. Mostb SD DVD has been treated with something called Digital Noise Reduction (DNR). This wipes the image so that it is smooth and waxy. It also distorts the colors, textures, and the original artistic vision. Bluray provides deeper colors, blacks, eliminates edge enhancement, halos, and other issues. Minority Report is intended and was shot to have a gritty feel, hence the grain. This is how the film is supposed to look. It has a kind of washed out, skip bleached look with lots of swirling film grain. This creates an emotional impact that informs the story and the characters. This movie looks fabulous. The grain renders the fine details and textures much harder to see in 480i. 1080p allows us to see it as it looked in the editing bay. Colors are fully accurate and resolved. Blacks are inky and detail is gorgeous, making the special effects all the more dazzling. This transfer was closely supervised and approved by Spielberg. It is the best this film will ever look and the HD DTS soundtrack is tight, robust and exciting. This is one of the films I have been waiting to see in this format and it exceeded my expectations.Get more detail about Minority Report [Blu-ray].

Sunday, May 16, 2010

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I have to admit that I love the DiCaprio/Scorsese combo. Shutter Island is a great film, with a predictable "twist". However it was the circumstances of the "twist" that blew me away. Scorsese's genius is that he isn't trying to hide the truth from you. All the clues are there. Regardless of how predictable I found the film, it didn't at all take away from the enjoyment. DiCaprio gives a wonderful performance as US Marshall Teddy Daniels. While Daniels is suppose to be there investigating an escape, he has his own agenda on Shutter Island.Get more detail about Shutter Island [Blu-ray].

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Granted I have not watched this since it's theatrical release, I must say that this was one of the worst films I have ever watched. I'm not one to pay for a movie and then walk out because I always have hope that a sinking film will somehow miraculously stay afloat, the Hollywood-way. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, and Steven Spielberg - how can you go wrong, right? I can't think of anything that went right! The story was contrived and honestly, was there really that much of a story in the film? No, there wasn't. The attempt to pull your heart strings at the end of the film was transparent and laughable. Even the effects seem very blah, even for the time when the film was made. All I remember is waiting for the film to end and getting annoyed at the incessant screaming from Fanning. Save your money or use it to buy some good Science Fiction, like Alien (The Director's Cut) or Aliens (Two-Disc Collector's Edition), which are 5-star classics so please stop comparing this drivel to them.Get more detail about War of the Worlds [Blu-ray].

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Spartacus (50th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]


Bought this movie after reading all the reviews and gotta say I sure don't agree. Even for it's time, the acting is lame, the set is mostly obvious backdrops, and the action scenes are so fake it's almost laughable. It was like watching a high school presentation without the benefit of seeing your kid. Don't waste your money, I'll give you my copy.Get more detail about Spartacus (50th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray].

Seven Swords [Blu-ray] Review


This film is phenomenal! Huge epic scale and fantastic choreography, with a great story line and an amazing blu ray transfer into HD!
Works on european players also, which is a huge bonus!
Recommend to all martial arts film enthusiasts worlwide!Get more detail about Seven Swords [Blu-ray].

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There might have been a time when reasonable people could debate whether Clint Eastwood deserved to be included in the pantheon of 'Great Film Makers.' As we enter the second decade of the 21st century however, it appears to be unanimous. So I would like to nominate Mr. Eastwood for a new award: 'The Greatest Career in Film.'

For starters, how many actors can go from action star to movie star to a three decade dynasty as top-grossing icon? But, while his fans were reading the Hollywood rags to find out when the next "Dirty Harry" sequel was to be released, Eastwood had already been busy for almost as long honing his skills as a director. Beginning in 1971 with not one but two films - "The Beguiled" and then "Play Misty for Me" - he brought the same steely resolve as the characters he played in front of the camera to his work behind the camera. Many directors would be satisfied and proud to win two best director Oscars and the praise of most critics in an entire career but Mr. Eastwood accomplished it in half the time while essentially working two jobs. He starred in a few dozen films while directing himself and many other increasingly notable and serious dramatic actors. As a sign of his prowess behind the camera, several of those actors have gone on to win Oscars with him at the helm; Sean Penn, Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins just to mention a few. As for Mr. Eastwood's two Oscars, they stand as two exclamation points, each one added to emphasize his remarkable achievements in BOTH arenas. Is there any doubt now that his name is as often modified by the word director as it is by the term movie star?!

If there is anyone out there who remains unconvinced about Mr. Eastwood's talent and integrity as a film maker, rent or buy some of his early films such as "Coogan's Bluff", "Where Eagles Dare" or "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot." My absolute favorite is "Kelly's Heroes." As an increasingly popular actor, his influence and imprimatur is undeniable in his choice of projects. To watch them is to become a fan of Clint Eastwood. You may not like the subject or genre but his movies are always first rate and well-constructed. That realization is fully manifested in Kelly's Heroes. Forget any apologies or qualifications about comedic efforts or in which genre it belongs, "Kelly's Heroes" is the best war film of all time. No, that isn't an exaggeration from a die hard fan. It is the natural conclusion after years of research watching ANY movie that could even tangentially be considered a war movie. There are indeed some good ones, and the best tend to dramatize the brutality and insanity of war. So when one takes a different route and exposes the greed and profiteering, undeniable constants in any conflict, and does so in a humorous way, should that somehow disqualify it from consideration as a great or artistic work? Watch Kelly's Heroes again, or for the first time if you were one of those poor souls locked up in a Soviet Gulag in Siberia. Watch a movie that is beautifully produced with a score and cinematography that is nonpareil.

To such a beautifully looking and sounding work add Mr. Eastwood, Donald Sutherland in a hysterical performance as the anachronistic hippy tank commander, Telly Savalas as the perfectly cast master-seargent promoted to cat-hearder desperately trying to keep a misfit unit together, befuddled by Eastwood's brilliant but treasonous leadership, and a plot that is as insane as it is believable. Who wouldn't do what Kelley and his little band of heroic entrepreneurs did if given the same opportunity...

I'm not going to reveal any more of the story and spoil this movie for anyone who might have forgotten this gem of a film. If you ever find yourself stuck inside on a rainy Saturday or Sunday afternoon, grab a big bowl and the whole box of microwave popcorn. While those molecules start getting excited, your's should as well. That should give you enough energy to get the DVD and turn on the TV. As inspiration, we like to play 'Beat the Microwave Clock' in our house: Before the bag and popcorn acquire the color and consistency of charcoal, start the movie and while the endless, insanity-producing FBI warning and remote-disabling previews run on, sprint to the refrigerator, grab your beverage of choice, lots of paper towls and a big bowl. As rationalization for the buttery-flavored blends, you can subtract the calories you burn as you buzz through the house in ravenous anticipation. If you are really good or well-practiced, and the kitchen is on the same floor, you should be able to punch the microwave escape hatch before the buzzer sounds and you have to start looking for the step-stool so you can unplug all the smoke detectors...

The trick is remain calm and remember to grab the popcorn bag by the corners. Movies just aren't as much fun when you have to watch them with bandages on your hands and ringing in your ears.

Even if you burn the popcorn and your hands, I promise you will quickly forget as you become immersed in what is simply a great and thrilling story. What I can't guarantee is how your sides will feel after you spend the entire afternoon laughing...Get more detail about Kelly's Heroes/Where Eagles Dare (Action Double Feature) [Blu-ray].

Friday, May 14, 2010

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Before I saw this movie, I had read some pretty varied reviews about it, so I wasn't really sure of what to expect. I was quite happy with what I found, however.
First, I will list my impressions, and then I'll discuss the story (without too many spoilers, I hope :P). This is a dark film, and it can really immerse you. It is a bit gory, but you get so wrapped up in what's going on that it seems more like it belongs than not -- particularly as a counterbalance to the desire of the viewer to preserve (one of) the wolf-folk involved, as it shows just what devastation he causes. (Although, for viewers with kids, it's more than you'd probably want young ones watching.) The characters were well crafted, and -- even the very eccentric ones -- seemed believable. There were only one or two times, for me, when things seemed a little too "over the top". As far as casting, I thought it was perfect; Del Toro's Lawrence Talbot is perfectly dark and tragic; Emily Blunt's Gwen is ideal; Hopkin's Sir Talbot is perfectly monstrous (but in a good way!); Weaving's Inspector is equally well done; and the various superstitious/prejudiced/frightened villagers were superb in their roles.
Alright, on to the story -- and be warned, there will be **spoilers** here, although I will try to keep them to a minimum.

The story revolves around Lawrence Talbot, who receives a letter from his (recently dead) brother's fiance, Gwen Conliffe. He returns home to learn about his brother (Ben Talbot)'s death; the death of his brother aside, this is not, as you learn later (and guess immediately, by Del Toro's expressions), a pleasant return. His father -- who sent him to an asylum as a child after he witnessed the grisly death of Lady Talbot -- is morbidly distant and unconcerned, but Gwen is genuinely grieved and searching for answers. Ben's death was not only a murder, but a particularly gruesome one, and Gwen asks Lawrence to help find the killer. He sets out to do so.
Ben was torn to shreds in an inexplicable manner and left in a ditch, although some of the villagers "explain" the death by attributing it to a dancing bear that travels with some gypsies who have set up camp nearby, and others attribute the death to the work of a madman. Lawrence finds a clue that points him toward the Gypsies, so he goes to speak with them. It just so happens that -- you guessed it -- the night that he rides out is the night of a full moon.
Lawrence's investigative work is cut short by a werewolf attack on the camp; and Lawrence ends up with a life threatening wound. Gwen stays at the Hall to tend him. After a length of time, this wound rather miraculously heals; the doctor who attends Lawrence is stunned by this fact, and Lawrence is not a little surprised himself.
The next full moon arrives, and Lawrence -- seeing his father sneaking to his mother's crypt -- follows. He proceeds into a dungeon-ish room, where Sir Talbot locks himself away after a cryptic warning.
Lawrence witnesses part of his father's transformation, and turns into a werewolf himself; he proceeds to run about doing werewolf-like things (you know, ripping people to shreds and other such naughty behaviors) before collapsing/returning to human state on his father's property.
Lawrence is captured and taken back to the asylum, where he is tortured -- as well as taunted by his father who comes to "visit". Sir Talbot, when Lawrence suggests that he kill himself, declares that he will certainly not, but instead plans to keep letting the wolf take over rather than hiding every full moon in the dungeon. He also reveals that it was he who killed Ben after an argument and a bout of drinking, as well as reveals how he became a werewolf -- and the truth about Lawrence's mother's death.
The asylum incarceration continues until that full moon, when the werewolf emerges again and breaks free (destroying all that gets in his path). After returning to his human state, Lawrence seeks temporary refuge with Gwen, and then heads back to Talbot Hall to confront his father.
Gwen, meanwhile -- her and Lawrence's relationship having progressed from mutual grief at Ben's death to love -- seeks out a cure for lycanthropy -- and races to get to Lawrence before harm (or the redoubtable inspector, who has been doggedly tailing him from early on) finds him.
All of this leads to a hair-raising search through the ghoulish manor, a terrific fight, and a sad but necessary end -- with an interesting catch.

All in all, to reiterate, I thought the movie was very well done, with only a few things I would have liked changed. The acting was excellent, with only two or three lines of Del Toro's that I think could have been done better -- but, otherwise, his work was absolutely superb.
Wolfman is probably not a good one for youngsters because of the dark story and gore, but otherwise darkness/gore was appropriate.
It is not a work of genius, but all the pieces fit together very well, and stand up to scrutiny.
Finally, I would also like to note that some of the objections to Wolfman centered around the romance between Gwen and Lawrence -- namely, that there wasn't "more". I disagree; remember that Gwen is sincerely grieving Ben's death, and this romance is "accidental". If Gwen and Lawrence found themselves "in love" immediately -- or soon after -- one would be disinclined to think much of Ben and Gwen's bond, or of the character of either fiancé or brother. So, I think it was well done -- a natural, "accidental" progression.

All in all, a very good film.
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Ever since I was small Beauty and the Beast has been my favorite Disney movie, however that being said, my small sister who is currently ten could not watch it without being scared until just recently. The beginning of the movie does have some dark scenes that could scare children. It also has strong magic overtones if that is something that bothers you. That being said Beauty and the Beast is the only movie with a set strong-willed princess (Mulan & Pocohantas & Enchanted ladies excluded). She is smart, intelligent, and doesn't want to just get married but live a full life. Feminist's dream princess :DGet more detail about Beauty and the Beast (Three-Disc Diamond Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/ Blu-ray Packaging).

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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I can't speak for the DVD, but I saw this movie in the theater and was disappointed. I know Disney already did a good animated version of Alice In Wonderland, so perhaps this was supposed to be an update. And it does look good . . . It's done by Tim Burton, so what else? The animation is state of the art, if more than a little creepy in places, but the real disappointment is the story. For one; it isn't Alice In Wonderland. And it's not Through the Looking Glass, either. What we have here is really "Alice Grows Up and Goes Back To Wonderland." In this story, instead of nonsense, we have a rather clichéd, "classic battle of good against evil," updated. So if you like the "chicks rule" mindset, you might approve, but calling it Alice In Wonderland is rather a deception. Of course, if you're a Tim Burton fan, as many of us are, this is a real feast for the eyes, and it may even wear well with time.Get more detail about Alice in Wonderland (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo w/Digital Copy + Film Cell Photo Frame) (Amazon.com Exclusive).

Life (narrated by David Attenborough) [Blu-ray] Get it now!


I just bought the blu-ray from Amazon.uk, couldn't wait for the US release (and when you live in Brazil the freight cost pretty much the same from there), and there is nothing else to add about the documentary, it just has all the BBC quality already demonstrated on others like Planet Earth, but I was amazed with the image quality, they really improved that on Life, some images are even more clear than in Baraka (which is a high standard when it comes to image quality). Just a note for those buying it from Amazon.uk: the blu-ray is recorded on 50hz (PAL) and that won't run on a US PS3 or some BD players that don't support 50Hz (instead of the standard US 60Hz NTSC). Bottom line, great show, highly recommend it!Get more detail about Life (narrated by David Attenborough) [Blu-ray].

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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I saw the coming attractions to Alice In Wonderland in an IMAX theater, in 3-D, in summer of 2009. I actually CLAPPED and cheered at the end of the coming attractions, which is the first time in my life I have ever clapped and cheered a coming attraction. So I was anxious to see the whole movie, and I had to wait 8 full months for it to be released... a long wait... but well worth waiting for.

I won't go into the details of WHY I loved the movie... I loved it, and I want to have it in my library...

But IF IT IS NOT IN 3D, I will not buy it for home viewing, and I will not recommend it to anybody.

Alice in Wonderland, the movie, gets 5 stars in 3D, and zero stars in 2-D. I won't even THINK of buying it in 2-D.

HOW DUMB DO THEY THINK WE ARE? 3-D television has arrived. What are they waiting for to release it in 3D?Get more detail about Alice in Wonderland (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy).

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But he does, in the sixth installment of the Harry Potter epic. Once you read the seventh and final book, Dumbledore's death becomes clear in the context of his own story: you could say that he was already dead - just on borrowed time (given to him by Snape, the character we all love to hate). Of course, with such detailed and complex stories it's always a challenge to bring them to the screen in a way that makes sense, and especially for HP and the Half-Blood Prince it's essential to have read all the books up to and including this one before you see the film. The backstories, the build-up, the carefully crafted plots and subplots and all of their twists and turns can become muddled and confusing without having read the books first, but the filmmakers have done a good job delivering the story. There are a few changes which don't seem to make a lot of sense; for instance the burning of the Burrow, and an anti-climactic kiss between Ginny and Harry in the Room of Requirement, but overall the story is as exciting on film as it is in the pages. What's really noteworthy about the climax of HBP is that Harry has all along been saying Snape and Draco are the bad guys, and lo and behold it looks as if he was finally right. But is he really? Look for the upcoming film versions of The Deathly Hallows, but read it first! Two or three times!

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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Monsters, Inc. (4-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray] Decide Now


Upgraded the firmware to the lastest version (version 20), installed a usb memory drive (after formating it per Sony's instruction, hard-reset the player per Sony's insturction, even obtained a second Monsters, Inc. Blu-ray disc to play on the Sony BDP-BX1. Disc was stuck after the director's intro. Sony could not provide an answer as to why this blu-ray disc would not play on Sony BDP-BX1. Tried the disc on a newer Sony BDP-S360, and it played fine.Get more detail about Monsters, Inc. (4-Disc Edition) [Blu-ray].

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This trilogy is a must have for Blu Ray player owners. If you have not seen them yet I would recommend them. Great action movies that are geared to be more realistic and not so over the top.Get more detail about The Bourne Trilogy (The Bourne Identity | The Bourne Supremacy | The Bourne Ultimatum) [Blu-ray].

Monday, May 10, 2010

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These movies appear to be copies, they are definitely not from the original Manufacturer since they are not factory sealed and have no UPC code but instead state that they are not for Individual resale which means if you ever want to sell them you can't unless you sale them as a 20 piece set and use the UPC code provided for that.Get more detail about Blu-Cube 20-Pack Bundle ($299.99 Value) [Blu-ray].

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I didn't think this flick can get any better and then when I watched it on bluray, i was blown away. INCREDIBLE!!Get more detail about Braveheart (Sapphire Series) [Blu-ray].

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Discount X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Two-Disc Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]


I am a fan of the X-Men series movies and this is the first one that I got in BD. Well now I have to go back and replace al my previews movies to BD. Love BD.Get more detail about X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Two-Disc Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray].

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WTF ? Huh ? There is never any indication that a story is unfolding. Other than the skull hatcheting piece by bloody bandage head guy and the arm sawing through the jailhouse bars scene, there's little to discuss or keep you interested except maybe well-hung blu guy Dr. Manhatten driving girl to glowing blue extacy. A freaking, jigsawing, nightmare. Intended strictly for comic book advocates who enjoy speed viewing tales of their super heroes.
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I had high hopes, like many, going into this film. As a fan of the franchise, I was looking forward to that "blown out of my seat" experience the other films of this saga have given me. Besides which, this is the film we've all been waiting for since the beginning, right? The future war! The resistance vs. Skynet! It couldn't possibly be bad, could it? Oh, you couldn't be more wrong!

This film lacked anything in the way of atmosphere or suspense. The mood of the film was extremely flat from almost the start and never really came to life. On top of that, I feel too much time was spent on the machines and not enough on John Connor and the humans (whom you'd think we should be rooting for). Sam Worthington's character, of the man made into a machine, never gained any sympathy or interest from me. The fact they gave away the "secret" to his character in the trailers, certainly didn't help that, either. His character's actions are schizophrenic, at best, half the time making little sense, if any, and almost never ring true. A major flaw, to be sure, with how much time he gets on screen. And where is the dark dystopian world, filled with death and destruction? One where humans are an endangered species, that are the prey to the machines that now rule? The glimpses we've seen in the past films are completely ignored here, which hurts the continuity of the franchise and this film's place within it.

Then you have Christian Bale, who plays John Connor as a "Batman-lite" affair. He uses the same kind of voice here, that he did in "The Dark Knight" and it just doesn't work. He portrays none of the charisma and leadership that we know the character is supposed to have. All the emotions we've felt for him in the past are all stripped away here, as he comes off like a whiny and self-absorbed jerk. Hardly one you'd want being the savior of the human race. None of the other resistance members get enough screen time to make any kind of impression on you, so you never develop any bond in what might happen to them. I don't know if the cast just didn't care about the film, or if the script just gave them nothing to work with, but there is no fire in any of the performances.

And even if the script doesn't let the actors down, it has more than a few problems itself. They never really explain why Sam Worthington's character is the one chosen by Skynet. The story never gives you any feelings of dread or panic, despite tons of action on the screen. And while those action sequences are well shot and choreographed, they lack any real excitement. It never gets your pulse pounding. Plus there are tons of little things in the film, like Connor's wife being pregnant, which get no explanation or even a passing mention. I mean, what's the point in doing that, if it doesn't mean anything? And why is Skynet herding people into camps (ala the Nazis)? Shouldn't it simply be destroying all human life, to protect itself and win the war? It is another plot point that makes no sense, nor is given any reasoning for, in a script filled with them. Worst of all, and the one major flaw that ruins the whole film for me, is how, after Skynet has captured Kyle Reese (played by Anton Yelchin, in one of the few decent performances in the film), it doesn't kill him immediately, but uses him as bait to lure John Connor into a rescue mission. This kind of thinking, in terms of revenge and greed, is an emotional human failing Skynet should not have. It is a machine. It should know the simple equation: "Kill Kyle Reese, John Connor is no more!" The only reason for it, is to provide the big end battle, where Connor faces the Terminator 101-model (with CGI used to show Arnold in his prime). It's all just a wasted effort and doesn't deliver any thrills.

Many folks blasted "T3" for some of the inconsistencies it had, but compared to this mess of a film, it was sheer cinematic brilliance! "Terminator Salvation" could truly be considered a franchise killer, on par with the fiasco that "Batman and Robin" was for the Batman one. Old school fans of this saga will not find this enjoyable, and any attempts to bring in new fans will be dashed at the overly-complicated back-story used to get them up to speed on this film. In short, this is a film that will appeal to few people, be they fans of these films or not. It is a complete waste of time, money and talent. And that is the purest definition of the term "whipped up movie," which this effort most assuredly is, that I can think of! It is easily one of the most disappointing films I've seen in some time.Get more detail about Terminator Salvation (Director's Cut) [Blu-ray].

Buying The Ultimate Matrix Collection [Blu-ray]


I have just managed to watch the first movie in this set (haven't got to the remaining ones yet). Unbelievably awesome. I feel like if I touch my screen, I will be pulled into the movie. Awesome bluray. Worth the money spent.Get more detail about The Ultimate Matrix Collection [Blu-ray].

Buy The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset (The Godfather / The Godfather Part II / The Godfather Part III) [Blu-ray]


I just got the Bluray edition of the Godfather and to be honest Im still shocked of how good it looks and sounds. I would agree with most people, this movie is grainy, but is part of the movie and it will always be. I do have to say this movie has never looked this good. I have them on DVD also, and the difference is so noticeable, is truly amazing, I personally didn't expect it to look this good. Im glad I bought this movie once again, is a great buy and if you are a Godfather fan, you most definitely buy this collection on bluray.Get more detail about The Godfather - The Coppola Restoration Giftset (The Godfather / The Godfather Part II / The Godfather Part III) [Blu-ray].