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- First reviewFebruary 20, 2009
- Last reviewJanuary 10, 2014
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![World War Z [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Best Buy Exclusive] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1673/1673512_sa.jpg)
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4
Relatively Good "Zombie" Movie
on January 10, 2014
Posted by: Gbub
from Wisconsin
Verified Purchase:Yes
Although 28 Days Later came before Dawn of the Dead (2004), I was introduced to the running zombie by the latter. This movie doesn't really go anywhere different with that concept except that it has a bigger budget and better acting. The movie seems to think it stands above (or at least apart) from the others with yet another flimsy method for defeating the undead. That they had to include that weak idea negatively effected the movie for me in what was otherwise a strong outing in the genre.
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The ultraportable iPod nano features a 2.5-inch Multi-Touch display that's great for browsing your music, photos, and videos. And it has built-in Bluetooth technology, FM radio, Nike+ support, and a pedometer.
Posted by: Gbub
from Wisconsin
Age Range:35-44
Number of MP3 Players Owned:3-5
Verified Purchase:Yes
It's hard for me to review this since I gave it as a gift (but for 25 points, I'll do it!). I'm aware of the quality of Apple products and their ease of use so I was comfortable giving this as a gift to someone less tech-savy. I don't prefer Apple's products because of their user-restrictiveness.
The one complaint I did receive that I can attest to is the headphones that come with the Nano. Apparently they haven't gotten any better and are hard and too big.
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
I would recommend this to a friend!
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4
Sound Quality
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
4
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![Pacific Rim [Blu-ray] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1770/1770064_sa.jpg)
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from Wisconsin
Verified Purchase:Yes
Like Transformers, this movie is big and loud. It's fun, but then they tried to put in a alien invasion plot with sub-par actors who have typical sub-plots. If you think about it, this movie will annoy you so it's better to just sit back and watch giant robots beat up giant monsters.
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
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![Mama [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8848/8848515_sa.jpg)
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3
A somewhat more original ghost story concept
on December 4, 2013
Posted by: Gbub
from Wisconsin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I may not have ever watched this movie had Guillermo del Toro not slapped his name on it as a producer. While the plot had a bit of originality, a couple girls being raised by a ghost, it felt like this concept was at the same time just too absurd. The CGI often looked very much like CGI and gave the movie a cheap feel. Worth a rental.
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
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![Metalocalypse: Season Three [2 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/a3011ec7-af98-498c-9063-a00f6351c3b9.jpg)
This release from the face meltingly hilarious animated series Metalocalypse includes all ten episodes of the show's third season, following the biggest metal band in the world on such bizarre adventures as suing each other, approving tribute bands, going to the doctor, drinking bleach, and much more.
Customer Rating
3
Is Metalocalypse getting better?
on October 16, 2013
Posted by: Gbub
from Wisconsin
Verified Purchase:Yes
I'd qualify myself as a metal fan. I've been listening since the end of the 80s and have been to dozens of concerts. I like Dethklok's music, but Metalocalypse confounds me at times. It doesn't hold my attention the way I wish it would. Apparently Metalocalypse was popular enough that they expanded the show to a full half hour (22 min. actual time). I consider this show to be somewhat of a satire on the music business in general, not a satire on metal. In that respect, it's just a fanboy's fantasy.
One thing I just can't seem to grasp is the point of the conglomerate that tracks Dethklok. They mostly provide some exposition on the episode's plot which really doesn't need it, this is not a complex show. Other than that they seem to have some master plan, but I can't gather if it's for good or evil or what.
And in this season, for a show about the world's most popular "death metal" band ever, they often include musical numbers which are not metal at all. Maybe this is the result of the increased episode time, but these are a couple of the things that keep me from really getting into this show. Band member personalities flip-flop to extremes. It's just a little too scattered and not based enough in reality. I suppose that's why it was on Adult Swim. Maybe it wasn't meant to be a continuous storyline but became one.
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
My Best Buy number: 0218002759
What's great about it: Longer episodes
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![Hamburger Hill [20th Anniversary] [WS] [DVD] [1987]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8803/8803636_sa.jpg)
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3
Weak Audio
on February 20, 2009
Posted by: Gbub
from Wisconsin
This was one of the first war movies I really watched when I was young. I hadn't seen it for many years and rented it when it first came out on DVD. I guess after being spoiled by so many movies with immersive audio tracks, I found the sound of this movie appalling. I tried to be forgiving as I realized the movie was older and DVD was still relatively new.
DVD being the standard it is, I had high hopes that this anniversary edition would have a good remastered audio track that wouldn't be a distraction. My hopes were pretty quickly dashed. While the sound isn't as bad as I remembered it, it is still pretty poor. Some remastering may have been done or maybe my ears are more forgiving. There is a lack of clarity that makes dialogue difficult to hear and understand during fighting scenes. Explosions are underwhelming and many sound like stock 50's movie sound effects.
The movie itself is so-so. It often feels pretentious. Rather than being a statement about the military's attitude toward the disposability of human life, it tries to encompass the whole Vietnam War in one movie.
What's great about it: It's a war film
What's not so great: Weak audio
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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