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Right up there with GOTG
on June 16, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Thought this one was at least as entertaining as Guardians of the Galaxy last year. It's not as groundbreaking as The Matrix, but it's not the overlong, gruelling affair that Cloud Atlas was if you need comparisons to the directors' other works. Nothing too deep, but it's not as corny as the previews made it look. Check it out, also has a cool nod to a favorite video game, Dark Souls 2 - think Heide's Tower of Flame.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A Japanese folk tale brought to life
on April 24, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
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A uniquely animated film from Studio Ghibli. It tries to capture movement loosely to great effect. While not as tightly animated as something like the studio's The Wind Rises, it has its own charms even though it is probably geared more toward a younger audience. Still interesting to see an old folk tale from a different culture than my own brought to life in this unique manner.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Miyazaki's last flight
on April 24, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
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Legendary Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki's last film. If you like old fighter planes and the spirit of invention you'll love this animated feature. Although it takes place during WW2, it largely avoids the politics of the time instead focusing mostly on someone following their dreams and the beauty of flight in and of itself while we know the powers that be plow their destructive path at the edges of our collective memory. There are plenty of great Studio Ghibli films with different directors, but don't miss this last hurrah from the legend.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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It's not Lord of the Rings but...
on April 20, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
A solid final entry in the last installment of The Hobbit trilogy. Significantly shorter than the two previous efforts but it still clocks in at well over two hours. A little more serious throughout than the first two but is also a bit more lean and to the point. You get the feeling the budget was tightening or the filmmakers ran out of ideas in this one. It feels very fragmented compared to the others even though we eventually reach the end. Feels more like an outline as some major events seem to be rushed, especially what we see of Smaug and Sauron. Still, more and better action and adventure than you'll find in other films, so definitely worth checking out. But don't miss the book!
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Series still going strong
on March 22, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I like being able to choose the Lannister Lion package as I have with the most recent two seasons. Plenty of shocking moments again this season and it will still leave you wanting to see more. Some great characters, some good, some bad, some inbetween were lost this season, but there is so much left to discover surprisingly. I imagine some new characters will need to be introduced though because the ranks of the original cast are really thinning. This season changed up the Blu-ray packaging a little including only some DVD extra features instead of DVD copies of all the episodes, for better or worse.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A mysterious meteor has crash landed in the icy Antarctic. Within this meteor is a strange box-shaped object named Pandora. Beyond human comprehension, the object can be opened by conventional means, but it emits a powerful response when it detects violent confrontations, like those between your favorite Street Fighter and Tekken characters. Get ready for an all-new fight when series favorites like Ryu, Chun-Li, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams and more take the stage for a two vs. two tag team-based fighting game like no other.Featuring Street Fighter's traditional six-button control layout, Street Fighter X Tekken has been programmed to accommodate the four-button layout that Tekken fans are accustomed to. Fans of both series' can access the game easily and perform their favorite moves as well as powerful new combos. With the all-new Gem System, players can upgrade their characters based on their style of play. Activate special Gems during battle and experience a boost in a certain skill depending on the situation and Gem. During ferocious tag team battles, players can choose to sacrifice their own vitality to let their partners enter Pandora mode, where they will experience a surge in power and ability. Players in Pandora mode can perform endless EX and Super Arts moves — but Pandora fighters beware — if you can't overcome your opponent before the time runs out, then you'll automatically be knocked out. Hone your skills and get ready for the fight in the Briefing Room, where you can upgrade your character with a partner and craft powerful new moves. When your skills are sharpened, enter Scramble mode for nonstop mayhem when all four characters enter the stage at the same time. All your favorite characters from Street Fighter and Tekken have returned for the ultimate contest. Are you ready for the fight of your life?
 
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It's rated highly as a fighter, but
on January 29, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good part was that the movesets are still about the same for an older player to remember some moves, but I think I've outgrown this series. Felt a little too cartooney and didn't have much weight to the characters. Would have also liked a save feature to use at the harder difficulty levels so I wouldn't be stuck having to play long sessions (which I can't do these days). Not sure if fighting games have ever had this, but I wish there was a way to also see your progress. I think there are about 8-10 levels in an arcade playthrough usually, but it would be nice to have some kind of graphic display to see where you're at or what you need to accomplish to progress or unlock new characters (yes, I know you probably have to beat the game at higher difficulty levels with certain characters but it would be nice to know in-game without reading wikis or strategy guides). I imagine there are fighting games that are much more fun than this for my demographic, but still not a bad game for the price.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Still rocking
on January 29, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
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A unique but not unfamiliar sound from The Smashing Pumpkins. A little more rocking and direct than recent albums, maybe a result of having Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee performing on the album. Still has some nice electronic moments and everything you'd expect vocally from Billy Corgan. Interesting to see Rage Against The Machine Drummer, Brad Wilk, performing with the band live.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This set compiles every episode of the American version of The Office, starring Steve Carell as the emotionally needs and tone-deaf boss of a paper company staffed with a variety of wacky employees including everyman Jim (John Krasinski) and the officious Dwight (Rainn Wilson).
 
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Bought as a gift
on January 29, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
Verified Purchase:Yes
A great DVD package for this iconic series. Includes all 9 seasons and is very well organized and space saving. The price seemed pretty fair and was available in the store so it was in nice condition. Had a look at a couple DVDs in the package and it looks like it has all the extras of the individual sets I've seen.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Great creature effects
on January 5, 2015
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
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This director keeps improving but despite the great effects his human dialogue, while better, is still somewhat lacking. Worth a purchase if you like a more realistic approach to giant monster movies without the camp of Pacific Rim.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
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Alien Invasion Groundhog Day
on November 29, 2014
Posted by: abbuyguy
from Vista, CA
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Pretty humorous with the Groundhog Day setup. Cruise and Blunt are both good but there isn't a lot of support around them aside from some special effects that become repetitive as Cruise works through his mistakes to try to achieve a desirable outcome in the war by adjusting his strategy each time he or a loved one dies.
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
My Best Buy number: 0959160725
I would recommend this to a friend!
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