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- First reviewFebruary 25, 2014
- Last reviewMarch 2, 2014
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![Ishtar [Blu-ray] [1987]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1606/1606139_sa.jpg)
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Not the notorious bomb it is remembered to be.
on March 2, 2014
Posted by: rkgist
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
"Isthar" became a punchline almost before it received its release back in the 80's. Its production and cost overruns, Elaine May's insistence on particulars--what was envisioned as a sort of updated "Road" picture spiraled into a overproduced, very expensive comedy that received very lukewarm reviews and little BO. I saw it back in the day and rather liked it.Viewing some years later, I like it even better. Yes, it is a bit of a mess and over produced, but at heart it is a dry and very funny comedy with great performances from Dustin Hoffman and Warren Beatty as the dumb and dumber wannabe songwriters, Rogers and Clark. Jack Weston and especially Charles Grodin are terrific in support. A very underrated film--not a "bomb" at all.
The PQ & AQ are adequate but Vittorio Storaro' cinematography is let down. There are no extras whatsoever .
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
What's great about it: Really quite witty, with great lead performances
What's not so great: So So PQ & zero extras
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Das Boot: The Director's Cut [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8fd1eb5d-08fd-479e-9781-720492c67a57.jpg)
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5
Great film of men under contant stress of war
on March 2, 2014
Posted by: rkgist
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
One of the greatest of World War II movies and certainly the best and most realistic submarine films ever, "Das Boot" is also an amazing technical feat also. The cramped, dank & claustrophobic setting of a WWII German U-boat is completely realized in the set design and Petersen's direction of the camera and great ensemble. Jurgen Prochnow gives a incisive performance as the beleaguered Captain.
The PQ & AQ are very good, if not great. This was originally a mini-series for German TV (catch to full thing if you can.) I justwish that there were more extras.
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
What's great about it: Amazing techncial achievment, great story telling & performances
What's not so great: Pretty short on extras--only director commentary
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Provide your Nikon digital camera with reliable power using this Nikon EN-EL14a 27126 rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which features 7.2V of power and a 1230 mAh capacity that enable extended shooting.
Customer Rating
5
So Far, So Good
on February 25, 2014
Posted by: rkgist
from Kansas City, MO
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have never had the battery on my d5100 die on me during a shoot. However, during a few extended video productions, I saw the battery power get uncomfortably low. Having a backup provides a measure of comfort. It is not a "fun" accessory, but a necessary one. It works great in my Nikon d5100.
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
My Best Buy number: 2017390624
What's great about it: Battery backup gives assurance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Picture Quality
5
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