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Christopher Nolan's groundbreaking Dark Knight Trilogy is featured in this special edition release. Nolan's dark, gritty portrayal of Bruce Wayne's transition into Batman and his struggles as Gotham's superhero set the precedent for modern superhero films. With minimal usage of CGI and a focus on character driven narratives, the three Christian Bale-led films were both critical and box office successes. The three entries - Batman Begins (2005), The Dark Knight (2008), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - are included in this collector's edition, as well as commentary and behind the scenes bonus content.
 
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So Batman walks into a bar and the barkeep says:
on September 30, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
from Lost in Time and Space
Verified Purchase:Yes
Why do we fall down? This is the central question of Christopher Nolans Dark Knight Trillogy. Three movies about a guy who dresses up like a bat and jumps off roofs is likley too much for any director to handle in one film, let alone three, and still take himself seriously. Harder yet is for an audience to take the entire idea of a Batman seriously. From campy cheesy 1960s batman to the Over the Top toy factory Batman of the 90s, I was sceptical myself if it could be done. How do you take it seriously? How do you make this wealthy playboy, this masked vigilante, this guy who nobody really knows relatable and real? I dont know, but over the span of the three films I stopped caring if a person like Batman could ever exist, becasue it doesnt really matter. What matters is what we choose to do with the tools we have. In that way there are so many lessons to be learned by those willing. Why do we watch these movies? Why do we look to heroes who can fly, or maybe just punch really really hard? Why do debate endlessly the importance of these stories? Why do we struggle so much these days to find our place in the world, our meaning in the universe? Why do we fight so long and so hard without knowing why or who we are fighting? Why do we fall down? I cant say I really know the answer to these questions. But I do know that for whatever it is worth, when I do fall down, when I falter and struggle to keep going, when I dont know what comes next and I am reaching as far as I can for as much good as I can grasp, its movies like these that remind me to pick myself back up, to look higher, and with all my strength just maybe I can rise.
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QT Serves Up Hot Plate of Cold Hard Vengence
on September 30, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
from Lost in Time and Space
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What can i say? A movie about killing Germans with absolute wreckless abandon, perilous intrigue, and scheeming of the most dangerous order will always be worth a looksie in my book. IB (2009) is no exception. Lets just say this movie, like its heroes, takes chances. Big chances. Its up to you, and me, and history to decide if the whole bloody mess was worth it. As for me, this homicidal roller coaster of vengance is worth every penny.
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The Wonder Woman Wows With Wild Whimsy and Wit
on September 30, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
from Lost in Time and Space
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I waited a very long time to see a modern telling of the Wonder Woman legend. My wait was rewarded beyond anything I could have hoped for. When you dream of a movie for 15 years and wonder if it will ever be made, its easy to build it up in your head too much before it ever gets announced as a future project. I was careful to temper my expectations. The product itself comes in a standard Blu-ray disc package with an attractive sleeve cover. The disc itself is a simple understated design that makes you eager to watch the film and find out more of what could be in store. The film starts off with the backstory of Wonder Woman and progresses through the end of WWI. The story is interesting and engaging as it does much to reveal the character and personality of this incarnation of Wonder Woman. The visuals are quite simply stunning and even the CGI is as unobtrusive as it is ever present in the movie. The side kick characters are interesting but leave you wanting to know much more about them. The end of the movie makes you very hopeful for Wonder Woman's involvement in the future DC movies including the Justice League and very hopefully more stand alone Wonder Woman adventures. I would highly recommend.
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Essential Film Soundtrack
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
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Guardians of the Galaxy series seems to have ascended to a place of wide spread commercial sucess and critical acknowledgement of its distinct charms. Its a hero movie with heart and cheek and the Musical accompanyment is of the same. You dont have to take it seriously, but you cant disrespect it. Vol. I and Vol. II are essential.
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
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Is it your passion to push the pedal to the floor and reach insane speeds? Are you a professional athlete with supercharged skills? Are you on a mission to save the world from a vicious alien threat? Whether you're engaged in intense action on the battlefield or achieving glory and fame on the pitch, you are all that is gamer. Make sure the gaming action never stops with this EA Origin Wallet Card.With access to a world full of gaming possibilities, you're just a few steps away from your next big adventure. This EA Origin Wallet Card provides you with $20 as your key to the EA Origin universe — choose from more than 50 games, add-on packs, subscriptions and more to get the gaming started.
 
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Get Enough EA Cards...
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
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...for your entire purchase including tax. You cannot make part of your payment with the EA store with your Credit card. Know this ahead of time.
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
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Is it your passion to push the pedal to the floor and reach insane speeds? Are you a professional athlete with supercharged skills? Are you on a mission to save the world from a vicious alien threat? Whether you're engaged in intense action on the battlefield or achieving glory and fame on the pitch, you are all that is gamer. Make sure the gaming action never stops with this EA Origin Wallet Card.With access to a world full of gaming possibilities, you're just a few steps away from your next big adventure. This EA Origin Wallet Card provides you with $60 as your key to the EA Origin universe — choose from more than 50 games, add-on packs, subscriptions and more to get the gaming started.
 
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Get enough EA Cards
on June 9, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
Verified Purchase:Yes
If you are going to make a purchase from EA with these cards, you need to make the entire purchase with your EA cards. They don't allow you to pay some extra with your CC. If you know that, its a easy card and website to use on EAs end.
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
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The movie I most relate to.
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
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I don't know exactly what it is that makes me like this movie. The direction was impeccable, the acting was robust and precise. But I guess, more than most movies I just like the feeling. A melancholic despair and struggle to stay alive. Like most of the main characters, I find it hard to really know who I am and what side I am on. Living in a grey area is hard and wearing masks and changing them frequently to keep everyone fooled makes your bones feel old. The constant feeling that its all going to come crashing down on your head and any minute your going to get that call, or that knock on the door when they have come to tell you that got you figured out and its all over. That feeling that no matter how hard you try, you are living in someone else's story and your fate is as easily changed by the whims of more powerful and sometimes more monstrous people. This movie, about people with multiple lives and roles to play, played by people who are themselves actors is a meta-lesson that reminds us that the Bard said it best "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits..." And as Francis reminds us in the film "Act accordingly."
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
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A great sound for Star Wars.
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
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Lets face it, composer Giacchino had a monumentally difficult task. Writing music for a STAR WARS film and doing so in the shadow of the 7 such compositions written and conducted by that brilliant wizard of sound named John Williams. There would be so many pitfalls to avoid and Giacchino's soars above them and elevated this side story of the main Saga. It avoids being derivative of Williams while intelligently referencing him when appropriate. It has a general flavor of Giacchino's work that you cant help hear but you are so easily lost in the immersive sound and precise instrumentation. The over all effect is a Star Wars score that will play well with the others and yet easily draw your mind back to that unique story, images, and experience of Rouge One. We are living in great times. We have more Star Wars than we ever expected and know what to do with. I know what to do with this music. Play it again, and again. Bravo to Giacchino for this memorable and moving work.
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
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Great Movie!
on May 8, 2017
Posted by: GregVim
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This is a great movie. Spectacular visually and emotionally compelling. I love the diverse cast with a look inside the struggles of the Rebel Alliance. A great Star Wars Story that adds to the rich mythology.
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
My Best Buy number: 1034930356
I would recommend this to a friend!
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