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- First reviewSeptember 6, 2013
- Last reviewJuly 24, 2016
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![Texas Rising [3 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4283/4283033_sa.jpg)
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4
Gritty, enjoyable miniseries about early Texas
on July 24, 2016
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from Virginia
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This miniseries depicts the Texas War of Independence. The action is gritty and the violence occasionally graphic. The characters are portrayed as down to earth people with very realistic character flaws and quirks, not idealized saints or paragons of virtue. Although the general events portrayed are historically accurate, many of the lesser incidents and dramatic action show a great deal of artistic license. Not recommended for history buffs, but recommended for anyone looking for a western miniseries that does not take itself too seriously.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![War and Peace [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5126/5126501_sa.jpg)
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5
Very good adaptation of Tolstoy novel
on July 24, 2016
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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This British miniseries does a very good job of presenting Tolstoy's novel War and Peace. The acting is very good, and the scenery and costumes added to the realistic portrayal of Imperial Russia in the Napoleonic Era. I strongly recommend this miniseries to anyone interested in Tolstoy's novel or who enjoys historical fiction.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![The Finest Hours [DVD] [2016]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4871/4871900_sa.jpg)
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5
Great movie about courage in the face of adversity
on July 2, 2016
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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Based on an actual, amazing Coast Guard rescue, this movie combines good acting, realistic special effects, and enjoyable story-telling. Unlike too many other recent movies, this movie does not let the special effects overwhelm the good acting or spoil the good story-telling. A great movie worth watching for enjoyment, with some important lessons about courage, teamwork, humility, and perseverance in the face of tremendous adversity. If you like this movie, take a look at Apollo 13 (1995) and Zulu (1964),
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![Defiance: Season One [5 Discs]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e6677c5a-6a25-4a48-8a35-b6f906a5d66d.jpg)
The frontier town of Defiance houses a rebel community dedicated to restoring some semblance of normal life after an alien invasion that occurred more than three decades earlier. Now 2046, a drifter-turned-lawman (Grant Bowler) and the recently appointed mayor (Julie Benz) contend with the many prejudices and politics that exist between the alien human residents of earth.
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4
Very good first season of a sci-fi series
on April 30, 2016
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from Virginia
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Season One of Defiance is a very good launch of this 3-season sci-fi series, originally broadcast on SyFy channel. As a long-time fan of science fiction (both written and visual), I found Defiance, Season One to be different, interesting and enjoyable. Season One is well worth the price.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![Suffragette [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4758/4758722_sa.jpg)
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5
Excellent movie about English suffragettes
on April 29, 2016
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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This movie is excellent. It does a great job of evoking the look and feel of the period in England when the women's suffrage movement escalated its efforts to draw attention to the cause of voting rights for women. The acting is good, the character portrayals very believable, the scenery and costumes realistic, and the plot line is credible and well-done. Although this movie is no substitute for reading history about the English women's suffrage movement, it is a very good example of historical drama that combines good entertainment with reasonable fidelity to history.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![Spy [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7928/7928042_sa.jpg)
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5
Great, over-the-top, comedic spy movie
on December 17, 2015
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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This movie is great because it has so many over-the-top scenes, wild characters, tongue in cheek action sequences, visual jokes, and self-deprecating inside jokes that it avoids the problems of so many other spy movies that are pretentious and take themselves too seriously. Relax, enjoy the wild ride, and have loads of laughs with this very enjoyable spoof/satire of spy movies.
My Best Buy number: 2083737057
My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![Z for Zachariah [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4392/4392130_sa.jpg)
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3
Mildly interesting post-apocalypse movie
on December 17, 2015
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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There are loads of post-apocalypse movies that are flashy, violent, and full of special effects. This post-apocalypse movie is not one of those. This movie has only 3 characters and focuses on the emotions and personal relations of the 3 characters. If you want lots of action and special effects, don't watch this movie. If you want to see a different, change-of-pace post-apocalypse movie, give this movie a try. Although I've seen better movies, this one was a welcome change of pace and worth the time.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9128/9128095_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Good sequel to original
on September 19, 2015
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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Lots of sequels are mediocre or worse. This sequel was as good as the original movie. If you liked the original, then you'll probably like this sequel. If you did not like the original, then you probably should steer clear of this sequel.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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![Spare Parts [DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5486/5486171_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Enjoyable film about ingenuity and perseverance
on August 27, 2015
Posted by: retlaw1066
from Virginia
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The movie is based on the real-life story of underprivileged high school students and dedicated teachers who persevered against serious obstacles and used their ingenuity and hard work to win a robotics competition, beating teams from prestigious colleges and universities. It's a great example of how the little guy can beat the odds and succeed through courage, hard work, creative thinking, and team work.
My Best Buy number: 2083737057
My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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This Garmin nüvi 2589LMT 010-01187-01 GPS features automatic rerouting that offers a new travel course in the event of a deviation from directions given. The voice prompts provide guidance while you keep your eyes on the road for safe navigation.
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from Virginia
Verified Purchase:Yes
The GPS is easy to use, and provides a wealth of information to help locate places of interest. The screen is easy to read, and there is no longer an annoying "recalculating" voice message when the GPS has to recalculate a route after a missed turn or exit. Overall, it's worth the price.
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My Best Buy number: 2083737057
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