This soundtrack was expertly handled by Hans Zimmer. His themes are widely known in the Dark Knight Trilogy by Christopher Nolan but Hans takes a tender approach. Superman's theme is on the other side of John Williams' famous theme from the Christopher Reeve's films. The theme starts is just a couple of notes on the piano that builds in tracks like Flight and finally "What are You Going To Do When You're Not Saving The World". The action themes are large and the heavily-synthesized sounding theme of General Zod effectively contrasts with the Hope of Krypton. This is the rare soundtrack that I can literally see the scene happening while I listen to the soundtrack. In addition, this includes a Second Disc of Extra sessions and the Working Demo of all the themes. Great track! My set came in a metal steel packaging aptly made for "Man of Steel". The booklet not only includes great photos of the film but of the recording sessions. A final bonus is that it comes with a Hans Zimmer-developed digital download of the Soundtrack that replicates Zimmer's studio.
This release captures all 23 episodes from the first season of the hit DC Comics adaptation following the fast-paced adventures of The Flash, the speedy alter ego of Central City crime scene investigator Barry Allen. The first season traces the origin story of the world's fastest man, who gains his powers after an advanced particle accelerator malfunctions and blankets the city in a mysterious form of radiation. Barry is blessed with superhuman speed thanks to his exposure to the radiation, but he isn't the only one with newfound powers. Although "The Flash" dedicates himself to fighting crime, many of Barry's fellow "metahumans" are on the other side of the law and determined to use their powers to terrorize the citizens of Central City. Keeping the city safe is a big job, but Barry also makes time to investigate his mother's murder, a crime which happened 14 years earlier and resulted in the wrongful conviction of his father.
I'm glad I revisited this series after I dismissed the pilot. I bought this set for 3 main reasons: 1) Extremely cheap $14.99 price tag, 2) Movie Money for Batman v. Superman & 3) Sweet looking slipcover. This set is sufficiently packed with extras and deleted scenes. All of it is very entertaining as well...especially the Comic-con panel & the documentary of bringing the comic to the small screen. The video & audio quality is top-notch. As for the show, it's satisfying campy, tender and well-written with almost all actors bringing alot to the story. I rewatched the series right after finishing it. I can't wait until Season 2 comes out.
I'm not going to go into the movie because if you're picking this up, you're probably very familiar with the series and this closing chapter. Instead, I will talk about this particular packaging.
The Art Direction of this Steelbook is consistent with the previous 3 Steelbooks - albeit with a matte finish. As far as the extras, you will be missing out on a few more extras available at other retailers but the Special features are more than comprehensive on the disc already. It also includes the DVD version of the film. All in all, this last Steelbook gives a satisfying sense of continuity and completion to Best Buy's run of the Hunger Games. Enjoy the set and enjoy the movie!
This purchase was probably the best value for a Bluray that I've bought in a long time. 1) It was only $6.99 2) It came $8 towards seeing Batman vs. Superman 3) A Cool and sturdy Steelbook design and 4) It includes the definitive version of the film. If you can do without the Ultimate Set with the Hardcover book and other goodies, this is the version of the movie. While the Theatrical Cut is good, this 3 1/2 hour Director's Cut is amazing. As a bold and true retelling of the Graphic Novel, it is visually striking and translated fantastically. The entire second disc includes extensive featurettes that compliment the influence of the Watchmen in comics, modern vigilantism and commentary on society. Very recommended!
The new Apple TV delivers an all-new experience with Touch andSiri, powerful new hardware, and great content, games, and more on the App Store. The Touch surface on the new Siri Remote offers innovative ways to interact with your TV, creating a connected experience with a screen that's across the room. With Siri, finding something to watch is as easy as just asking. And with apps, Apple TV allows you to customize your TV for personal and shared experiences in the living room.
This 4th Generation of the Apple TV is fantastic for the viewer who wants to relax but still be in total control. The streamlining consumer-friendly interface is familiar with Apple Users but the Siri tech works smoothly through the remote control. Everything is fast and at your fingertips to find and swipe (iTunes, Netflix, etc). We sprung for the 64 MB just because I always think I'm gonna run out of space but keep in mind, most Digital Copy movies are on the cloud. The only thing that'll eat up your HD space is your photos and music. If 32 MB is good enough, you can grab this model for $50 cheaper. All in all, this is a fantastic buy that was bought as a Wedding Gift.
The Toy Story flavor is kept intact and expanded in this "After-Christmas Special" expanding primarily on Trixie's character and her desire to be played with as a dinosaur. She loses herself and finds love. Then loses love and finds herself. A charming story that still gives little more than cameos by the Toy Story main characters of Woody and Buzz. Where this special shines most is harkening back to the post-Christmas feeling of kids and all of a sudden having a bunch of brand new toys to choose from. The story is about a 3.5 out of 5. The special features are a little skimpy but sufficient for such a small production. Backstories and Pixar-imagined commericals for their toys are charming. Everything can be viewed in one entertaining sitting. It is a great addition to the Toy Story continuity and expanding on Bonnie and the toys' relationship with her. As for value, this is currently being listed for $14.99. I got it for $9.99 with a $5 certificate. Even then, I think I could've waited for an eventual price drop to $7.99 before being compelled to add it. All in all, I love Pixar and I had to get it.
Players, start your engines. It's time to once again get on the racing circuit and compete against characters from the Mushroom Kingdom that you know and love. For the first time on the Nintendo Wii U console, you get to experience the racing action that has been a fan favorite for years, with a few added features to keep things interesting. So buckle up, push the pedal to the floor and get ready to turn this classic racing experience upside down.With new racing circuits, new gameplay features and a stunning new look, Mario Kart 8 certainly lives up to the legacy. The new anti-gravity feature will have you suddenly finding yourself racing on walls in a haunted mansion or upside-down over Princess Peach's castle — not to worry, the wheels on your kart will automatically rotate and shift into antigravity gear for an awesome racing element that allows mind-blowing new circuit designs. The previous games in the Mario Kart franchise introduced some amazing features, so they're back for more in Mario Kart 8. You can still see who's got what it takes in 12-player online competitive play. Hang gliders and motorbikes are back, as well as underwater racing and mid-air tricks, while Waluigi and Toadette rejoin the cast of characters. As the icing on the cake, the crisp, high-definition graphics and 60-frames-per-second frame rate of your Nintendo Wii U ensure a visually stunning and vibrant gameplay experience that you won't soon forget.
This is the most balanced Mario Kart meaning winning and losing races doesn't teeter too much on lucking out on power up items. It really rewards great racing much more than any other in the series. There is still the chaos (especially online) but racing comes before anything. Graphics and details/nuances are great. Off-screen play is great. Mii use. I'm just excited for amiibo integration.
Players have been going on daring adventures with Link for more than two decades. An instant classic, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super NES, introduced gamers to a storyline that has been rejuvenated with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. With new features and an enhanced look, you'll love embarking on a new journey with Link.Link is setting off on another adventure in Hyrule, but this time he has some new abilities under his belt. Transform into a "drawing" and move along the walls of dungeons, so you can explore locations Link could never reach before and open up new puzzle elements for thrilling gameplay challenges. The amazing visuals and 60 frames per second transform the 2D world and enhance it with elevation and depth for an experience the reinvents the classic. The 3DS also allows more freedom with customized settings — just touch and drag items from the item window and switch them with what are assigned to the X and Y buttons.
This game is very worthy successor to A Link To The Past with deep gameplay, rich inventiveness and fantastic musical underscore. It provides a familiar yet fresh experience to the Zelda series.
My Best Buy number: 2260697198
What's great about it: New Item mechanics, Open World feel
In a world where stickers are blended into every aspect of life, nothing could ruin the annual Sticker Fest more than that rascal Bowser stealing the six Royal Stickers and hiding them throughout the world. Your only choice is to save the day, and of course, you could never let Bowser get the best of you. Hidden secrets, magical mysteries, and action-packed adventures wait around every paper-made turn in your quest to return the Royal Stickers to their rightful place.Experience traditional action battles and a quest for hidden items in the unique world of Paper Mario. Stuck on him and his ruffian underlings, the stickers have been scattered across deserts, mountains, prairies, forests and volcanoes and your only hope of returning them to the festival is to enlist the help of Kersti, the sticker fairy. By paper-izing the world and flattening it out, you encounter stickers that are incorporated into every aspect of gameplay in a 3D setting that resembles an entire world made of shoebox dioramas. Build up your arsenal of items and attacks and get your sticker fix by buying them in shops, peeling them off their environment or even making your own to store in a notebook for later use. The full cast of colorful characters along with the intriguing paperscape of Mario's world will have you enthusiastically diving into this 3D universe for an epic quest to save Sticker Fest.
The series is fun and this one does the Paper Mario idea good yet somehow not as fun as the home consoles. The stickers thing is a pretty brilliant addition, though. I bought this at $8 so it was a great bargain for just a fun-loving and different Mario experience. Highly enjoyable, not groundbreaking.
My Best Buy number: 2260697198
My Best Buy number: 2260697198
What's great about it: Great for kids and good sticker system