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- First reviewDecember 3, 2011
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![Canaan: Complete Collection [2 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1284/1284233_sa.jpg)
This super slick release from the action-adventure anime series Canaan includes all 13 episodes of the show, telling the story of a woman named Maria, who was once the victim of terrorism, but now works as a member of a superpowered anti-terrorism unit, who have to go up against an evil force that the people of earth have never seen.
Customer Rating
4
Lethal beauties
on June 25, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action, Mystery
Length: 13 episodes
Length: 13 episodes
"Colors have scent. Sounds possess images. In this future world, where biochemical weapons have changed the game, an unlucky few have their senses blended. They are gifted with abilities beyond what normal humans feel. They possess synesthesia. This makes them the perfect assassin. And a perfect target. Welcome to the new world. Welcome to the war. Head for the promised land -the promised land of amazing animated action. Canaan."
I'm having a bit of a hard time coming up for a review of Canaan. I watched it. I enjoyed the majority of it. But there's really little that I can remember of it :/ The plot isn't that original. In fact, it feels way too similar to Noir. Canaan's parents were killed in a war in the Middle East and she's been raised by a soldier to become an assassin. But, he also raised another young woman/girl in the same role! What a twist, right!? I could already tell how most everything was going to end up just 2-3 episodes in. My review score will drop down to 3 stars if I keep thinking about the plot more -_-
The animation definitely helps to make up a bit for the plot's weaknesses. Visuals on Blu-ray are very detailed whether it's still shots or action scenes. Plenty of blood, explosions, gun-fights, and beauties in glorious HD.
I think part of what was missing with this one is a solid soundtrack. The opening and ending themes by Faylan are plenty good, but there really isn't a captivating musical score to enhance every scene. The graphics for Noir weren't very good, but the music was amazing! The English dub isn't distracting either. Found it to be quite well done.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Hunting Party [CD/DVD] [CD & DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6541/6541026_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Newest Linkin Park album
on June 21, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Ever since the 4th album from Linkin Park, it's hard to predict what direction their CDs will take. It's a good and a bad thing to some. I keep waiting for the day that I'll hear an entire CD that's as good as Hybrid Theory and Meteora were, but I'm not going to hold my breath for that. The Hunting Party is a very solid album even if none of the songs on it are going onto a favorites list of mine. Great beat to each song with multiple sounds and styles.
Always a huge fan of seeing Linkin Park live, so I actually watched and enjoyed the live music videos on the bonus disc. This isn't the old Linkin Park; it's the new one. As long as the band doesn't turn into a soft/alternative band, I'll always be a loyal listener.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Date A Live: The Complete Series [Limited Edition] [4 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5547/5547002_sa.jpg)
This exciting release from the science fiction anime series Date A Live includes all 10 episodes of the show, following the story of an airship whose crew is devoted to controlling the spirits whose powers are creating massive earthquakes all over Eurasia.
Customer Rating
4
Haremish series
on June 21, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Harem
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
"In a world devastated by mysterious spatial quakes, Shido isn't what you'd expect in a hero. He's an average Joe who gets bossed around by his adorable little sister and mocked by the popular girls at his school. You'd definitely pick him last for dodge ball, but when it comes to saving the planet from imminent destruction, Shido's got one thing going for him: intergalactic hotties can't keep their hands off him! When the secret to stopping the spatial quakes turns out to be romancing the extraterrestrial Spirits responsible for all the chaos, Shido the loveable loser becomes the hero of all humanity. For every Spirit he makes out with, mankind breathes a little bit easier. Kiss the girls -- save the world. That name of the game is driving the space babes crazy, and nobody does it better than Shido!"
Date A Live isn't quite the series I thought it was going to be from different OVAs and commercials I had seen in the past. I probably should have seen the dating sim element coming from "Date" in the title, but I thought it would be something else. That's not to say that the series isn't any good, though. I thoroughly enjoyed the bulk of it except where the girls/Spirits basically become playthings as Shido doesn't really form a true emotional connection to any of them. The graphics are great. Full 1080p native looks fantastic on a large TV.
Aside from the complaint about the fate of the different girls, my only other real issue is with the English voicing. Funimation usually nails most of their Dubs; but I didn't like it here. Got my younger brother to watch it with me and he even commented that the voicing for Tohka seemed to change towards the end. The voice got way too deep and didn't feel like the character at all. I swapped back and forth with the English Dub and Japanese with subtitles depending on if I wanted to do something else at the same time.
Overall, Date A Live is a good, solid series that was quite enjoyable. Unlike so many other series, it actually has a 2nd season on the way, too! The bonus features showcase the trailers for it. Keep your eyes peeled as it should be streaming later this year so we won't see it in North America until 2015 at the earliest. Check it out if you enjoy a good romance/comedy #romcom#.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Maoyu: Complete Collection [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2481/24812245_sa.jpg)
This fantastical release from the epic anime series Maoyu includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of fanciful world of knights, warriors, ancient scholars and powerful sourcerers, in which demons and humans cease their war and elect to forge a truce.
Customer Rating
5
The economics of war
on June 21, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Fantasy, Historical
Length: 12 episodes
Length: 12 episodes
"Names can be deceiving, something the warrior known as Hero quickly discovers when he storms the castle of the dreaded Demon King that mankind has fought for fifteen years. For one thing, the "king" turns out to be a queen! Even more shocking, though, is that she's waiting for him with an unexpected proposal. She points out that it would be bad for BOTH sides if the war was to end immediately, as without a common enemy, the individual factions of the winning side are certain to turn on each other in a new series of civil wars. However, she has a plan to end the war, bring democracy and advanced knowledge to humanity, and ensure lasting prosperity for both sides, no matter who "wins". But to accomplish this, she needs a collaborator on the human side, and she's chosen Hero as the one partner she can trust! Is it a deal with the devil, or mankind's only hope for lasting peace? The traditional rules of Swords and Sorcery are completely rewritten as the "good guy" and the "bad girl" join forces to save the world in Maoyu ~ Archenemy & Hero!"
Maoyu is not your typical anime series by any stretch of the imagination. It's one of those series that you start watching and just can't stop. It's not that it's action-packed and leaves off with a cliff-hanger every episode, but it excels in everything that it does which just leaves you longing for more. And it's not just about Hero and Maoyu; there are a plethora of other characters that are given screen time and show plenty of development. The series also takes on an extremely educational aspect as it focues on the underlying causes of war, who and how it affects, trade, economies, religion, and more. Given that it's directed by the same guy who was over Spice & Wolf, you can consider it the same but on a much larger scale.
I defintely loved watching this, but there are a couple things that I thought could be done just a little better. Maoyu is just a little too bouncy! Always a fan of oppai, but it just felt a little off; especially with the jiggly sounds whenever they shook. It's always disappointing to see that they never actually get to share a kiss as well. It's probably the only unoriginal part of the story where they're always interrupted just when you think that they might get to share a moment. Lastly, it doesn't look like there'll be a second season. It ends very solidly, but it was such a good series that I'd love to see more. One more thing... they don't have actual names! Just Hero and Demon King :/
Last year when the series was wrapping up, I saw a coupld sites post something about the "I am human" speech from this series. Was supposed to be one of the great speeches of anime history. In episode 9, you run across this and it is very inspiring. It's a huge instigator in the story line that speeds up the ending. You can find it on Youtube if you want to check it out. The part just before hte speech is a public lynching which is a little more graphic.
Maoyu is one of the best titles to come out in North America this year, in my opinion. The story is incredibly well thought out. The graphics are still great on Blu-ray even with all 12 episodes being put onto just one disc, and the voicing is fantastic as well. There are no English dubs available which may be disappointing for some. If you haven't checked this one out, now's the time to do it. You won't be disappointed!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Love Exposure [Blu-ray] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c9f3897e-494a-4fe2-b10a-d1c5b248218d.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Comedic tale of love
on June 18, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Comedy, Action
Length: 3 hours, 57 minutes
Length: 3 hours, 57 minutes
"Having grown in a devout Christian family and desperate to please his sin-obsessed Catholic priest father, young Yu (Takahiro Nishijima# a fairly normal kid who has no legitimate sins to confess decides to take on sinning big time and becomes a master of up-skirt photography while perfecting his ninja moves required to get just the right angle on his subjects. Things become complicated when our drag-clad hero meets the woman of his dreams; the man-hating Yoko #Hikari Mitsushima#, who's involved in all-out street brawl and beating up a gang of men. This four-hour epic was a new york times critics' pick and winner of the prestigious caligari and fipresci prize awards at the 2009 berlin film festilval. Directed by the great Sion Sono #Suicide Club#."
Epic is definitely a word that can be used to describe Love Exposure. Pulling in at just under 4 hours, it's the longest movie that I've ever watched. I told myself that I would watch 2 hours one night and the other 2 hours the next, but I liked it so much that I just watched it all in one sitting. I might have been a little zombified for work the next day, but it was worth it!
Being nearly 4 hours long, the plot in this one is built up extremely well. You're exposed to every single thing that happens to Yu and how he's driven from being a normal Catholic school boy into a perverted delinquent. The same also applies to his love-at-first-sight, Yoko and Aya, the recruiter for the Zero Church. All of the characters are seeking their own unique idea of a family as they try to overcome obstacles in their lives. Yu can only confess his love to Yoko while he's cross-dressing as Ms. Scorpion which just adds to his troubles.
The ending almost felt a little rushed which is hard to say with it being 4 hours long! However, it looks like it was originally almost 6 hours long but was trimmed down. That's one heck of a movie! This one only has Japanese audio with English subtitles as it's an import movie. If you don't like reading, you probably want to skip on this one unless you can understand Japanes. Sadly, there aren't any extras on the disc. I would have liked to have seen the 2 hours that were cut from the final version. Enjoy!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The LEGO Movie [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5863/5863038_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Building blocks
on June 18, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Wanted to see this movie back when it was in the theaters, but I kept putting it off. Now I've been waiting the past week for it to come out to purchase. It's hard for anyone to not like this movie. The animation is fantastic as it was all done with the Lego CG builder that anyone can use by going to Lego's website. The cast is full of celebrity names that will keep you laughing your butt off. And while the plot might not be the greatest, it's still incredibly fun to watch and enjoy.
All of the small things in this movie just made me love it: The giant subwoofers in the Batmobile, the variations of the "Everything is Awesome" song, Unikitty's high pitch, and so much more. Unikitty became my favorite character at the end. Also, the mention of a sequel is awesome, too!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Gokukoku No Brynhildr [CD]](https://bestbuy.ugc.bazaarvoice.com/profiles/3545w/static/noimage70.gif)
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
This is the soundtrack to the new anime series Brynhildr in the Darkness/Gokukoku no Brynhildr. Like any horroresque series, it needs a very strong musical score to set the mood and build up the suspense. The first track, Ejected, is probably the best non-vocal opening to ever come out in my opinion. I absolutely love it and have been listening to it for a couple weeks now! The rest of the tracks are all strong additions that just solidify the entire album. The surprising thing with this OST is that both the opening and ending themes are on here. You usually have to purchase the artists' CDs to get those. Also, the 2nd opening theme, Virtue and Vice, is not on here. Here's the entire track listing:
1. BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS -Ver.EJECTED-
2. Memories
3. Into the Crisis
4. NEKO SAN
5. Is this Love!?
6. UNMEI NO HAGURUMA
7. Begining
8. HANGUP
9. Her...nest
10. Pain
11. Dance with the Devil
12. CHINSHIZAI
13. NOKOSARETA JIKAN
14. KANASHIMI NO FUCHI DE
15. Feel the Wind
16. Girl’s Talk
17. KIMI TO SUGOSU HIBI
18. NUKUMORI WO MUNE NI
19. my little pray
20. KOGOROU TOIU OTOKO
21. Analyze
22. Tactics
23. Hexenjagd
24. YUZURENAI OMOI
25. KIBOU WO DAITE
26. TAKACHIHO
27. MAJO
28. Speed of Hazard
29. ATTOUTEKI NA CHIKARA WO MAE
30. Burn with Anger
31. Rage your Destiny
32. HAKANAKI NEGAI
33. BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS
34. ANTIMATTER
35. MIRAI HE NO YOZORA
36. ICHIBAN BOSHI
37. Gokukoku no Brynhildr
38. ANO MAMA NO SHIAWASE
2. Memories
3. Into the Crisis
4. NEKO SAN
5. Is this Love!?
6. UNMEI NO HAGURUMA
7. Begining
8. HANGUP
9. Her...nest
10. Pain
11. Dance with the Devil
12. CHINSHIZAI
13. NOKOSARETA JIKAN
14. KANASHIMI NO FUCHI DE
15. Feel the Wind
16. Girl’s Talk
17. KIMI TO SUGOSU HIBI
18. NUKUMORI WO MUNE NI
19. my little pray
20. KOGOROU TOIU OTOKO
21. Analyze
22. Tactics
23. Hexenjagd
24. YUZURENAI OMOI
25. KIBOU WO DAITE
26. TAKACHIHO
27. MAJO
28. Speed of Hazard
29. ATTOUTEKI NA CHIKARA WO MAE
30. Burn with Anger
31. Rage your Destiny
32. HAKANAKI NEGAI
33. BRYNHILDR IN THE DARKNESS
34. ANTIMATTER
35. MIRAI HE NO YOZORA
36. ICHIBAN BOSHI
37. Gokukoku no Brynhildr
38. ANO MAMA NO SHIAWASE
My Best Buy number: 905388050
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In the beginning, the war-torn world was in chaos, the might of magic tearing the land asunder. Mysterious goddesses — the Intoners — descended and united the world, through power of song, in an age of peace. An Intoner, One, commanded the other goddesses and ruled over the land; however, not all was well. Rivalries between Intoners blossomed. One day, One's oldest sister and mighty Intoner, Zero, confronted One, with her dragon ally, Mikhail. What is Zero's intention? Why has she sided with the race of dragons? Will the world survive an impending age of turmoil?Journey to a faraway land to unravel the mystery of Zero, One and the Intoners in Drakengard 3, an action RPG that takes place before the events of the original Drakengard. Enter a medieval world that struggles to maintain peace as Zero attempts to eliminate her goddess-like sisters, the Intoners. Engage in intense hand-to-hand, hack-and-slash ground combat, and take to the skies to do battle atop Mikhail. The world is yours to discover — unravel the mysteries of Zero and uncover her motivation, before the world is once again engulfed by war.
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Age:25-34
Gender:Male
Unlike most others that I've talked to, Drakengard 3 is the first title in the series that I've ever played. Most of the guys at work told me about the previous ones and how they played them in the past while I'm just nodding and explaining how I'm hacking all of my sisters to death in this game. I'll admit that I'm not familiar with the story behind the series and was primarily interested because the first emails Sony sent out had the game in a PS4 case... which they later said was an error :/
But, that aside, my review lines up pretty closely with the first reviewer, Stoked. The minor issues are just that; minor. It's incredibly over the top in whatever it does which just adds to the fun. You can't enjoy this game if you don't like violence and/or have a crude sense of humor. Just from the opening cutscenes, you're massacring hundreds of soldiers, drenched in blood, and you also get your arm blown off. After that, you've got characters that have been so sexually active that they look 60 when they're only 22, characters gushing giants geysers of blood as they're cut open, and cursing and perversion that can make a sailor blush. Great times!
Drakengard 3 plays very similar to the DMC series, in my opinion. There's a lot of hack and slash, jumping into the air, and dashing from one enemy to the next to create killer combos. Think I capped my top combo at about 110 or so. I love the weapon change capability where you can swap between swords, polearms, fist weapons/gauntlets, and chakra. To complete some objectives or get past certain enemies, you have to make use of them all. The only way to get past a line of soldiers with their shields blocking you is to do a power attack with a polearm type weapon. The ability to instantly swap weapons in the middle of combat is great as you'll want to pull out those gloves or your sword if you get surrounded by a group. The combat on the dragon is a little different but I found it to be a bit simpler than hand-to-hand combat.
While the game opens up on an incredibly bloody and crude note, it definitely softens as the story goes on and you learn more about Zero and the Intoners. Be prepared for multiple story paths just when you think the game is over! Was pushing through thinking I about had the game beat when that cureball hit me straight in the head.
To me, it's been a great game to play even if it has to rely a bit on dirty talk and innuendo. The feeling of the game maturing as you go on only adds to me liking this one so much. Hopefully they'll do a release on the PS4 that fixes some of the issues.
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dyson DC41 Animal Upright Vacuum Cleaner: Delve deep into carpet fibers and rout out pet hair with this Dyson vacuum cleaner that features powerful suction technologies and a turbine tool that extracts pet hair and dirt from all directions.
Customer Rating
5
High performance vacuum
on June 7, 2014
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Gender:Male
Age:25-34
After working with vacuums for a while now, the only ones that I can see myself buying are a Dyson or an Oreck. This vacuum isn't for everyone, especially with the price tag on it. Like some others, I was able to pick it up as an open item and got an amazing deal on it. It's got amazing power and suction which my previous vacuums seriously lacked. The biggest thing is when vacuuming along counters or against the wall and how I don't have to pull the hose out and put it to the grinder. The auto-switching between floor types is incredibly nice as well. I always hated having to adjust the vacuums in the past between bare floors, short carpet, and longer carpets.
If you want a vacuum that will last, then pick up a Dyson. 5 year manufacturer's warranty along with Dyson's great customer service keeps customers for life. And with the 4 additional years of Geek Squad Protection, I'm covered for 9 years now!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
Quality
5
Features
5
Performance
5
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Keep your space cool with this Dyson AM06 300873-01 desk fan that features Air Multiplier technology to project a smooth, high-velocity airflow. The streamlined air channels minimize airflow turbulence for quiet operation.
Posted by: Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Usually there's not much to say about a fan except that it blows air. While that applies to the Dyson fans as well, there's so much more to them. The bladeless design makes it safe for kids and pets which I was worried about with my cat trying to play with it. It's also extremely quiet compared to most other fans of similar power. Heck, if anything, I'm willing to pay a bit more just for the great designs they have. The only real detractor can be the price, but you get what you pay for with a very high quality item that isn't going to break in a year or two. I still got 4 years of the Geek Squad Protection so that I could just have anything taken care of from the store if something does happen to it.
I've been selling the Dyson products for a couple years, but I really got the desire to purchase one of the fans after seeing them in several anime series that I had purchased. Another case of very successful advertising even if Dyson didn't pay for it!
My Best Buy number: 905388050
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Dval's Review Comments
Eliminate your unwieldy collection of remotes and start using one device. A Geek Squad Agent will program your new learning remote control (such as a Logitech Harmony remote) for easy operation of your TV and home theater components. Perform commands like Watch a DVD or Listen to Music with the push of a single button.* This service takes about an hour to complete. After completing your order, you will receive a confirmation e-mail that contains a redemption code. You can then schedule your appointment by calling 1-800-GEEK SQUAD (1-800-433-5778) and following the prompts for Home Theater and Installation.** Please print your Geek Squad confirmation e-mail and be ready when the Agent arrives at your chosen location.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2flooer
By saadcitystar
from nashville
its work for reciver by wifi bettween 2 flooer my reciver in 2 flooer and my tv is doween stires,so its work doween stirs in tv samsung by wifi
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Interpreting
March 9, 2012
I try not to be a grammar-junkie, but I think "saadcitystar" is trying to say that he/she's happy with their remote programming. It sounds like he/she purchased a Harmony remote with RF (radio frequency) instead of IR (infrared) that is capable of sending signals over about a 50' range and can even go through walls, cabinets, etc...
If purchasing a remote programming by itself, the service is $99.99, but if you're having other services done as well (audio setup, wall-mounting, calibration, or networking), the service actually drops down to $59.99.
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![Hide and Seek [CD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2066/20661297_sa.jpg)
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Throwback album
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Album came out back on Tuesday and it arrived on Wednesday. Love the quick shipping here.
Hide and Seek isn't quite the same as previous albums from The Birthday Massacre. Couple of the songs have a little bit darker feeling to them, but the overall sounds took me back to music from the 80's and early 90's. Really loving it.
Wouldn't really say that there's any songs that just jump out at you, but it actually works out good for this CD. Really enjoying every single song so I can just keep the entire thing going on repeat. Would be nice to have a killer hit like "Blue" or "Red Stars" thrown in, but the whole thing more than makes up for it.
There's also a Vinyl version available as well, but you'll have to order that through other means if you want it. Definitely recommend this one to any fans.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Update
December 4, 2012
Have to update this as I've had this CD going for the past month in my car. Truely great CD. Very little pops out because all of the songs are so good. Should have given this one 5 stars.
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![Elfen Lied: Complete Collection [3 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1964/19643123_sa.jpg)
This haunting release from the psychological sci-fi anime series Elfen Lied includes all 13 episodes of the show, following the story of a telekinetic girl named Lucy, who breaks free from the torment and torture of a government research facility and is taken in by two kindly strangers - who have no idea that the sweet girl they've discovered harbors a split personality brought on by years of abuse, along with unfathomable powers toa ct on her rage.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Gore and horror at its best
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
A deadly disease has somehow formed in the human genes resulting in humans with horns called diclonius (sp? Been a while since I saw it). In addition to the horns, these mutants also have supernatural powers in the form of invisible arms called vectors. What's to stop these mutants? Locking them up in a government test facility; testing, torturing, and mutilating them, right...?
Elfen Lied starts out with one of the diclonius, Lucy, escaping from her heavily fortified prison by slicing and dicing her way through waves of armed guards who are powerless against her vectors which can also deflect bullets (from a certain range#. A sniper's bullet to the head doesn't manage to kill her, but it is enough to create a 2nd personality in the form of Nyu who washes up on the nearest beach. There, she's discovered by Kohta and Yuka who had met Lucy many years before but are unaware of her identity.
The series then progresses through gallons of blood, truckloads of body parts, and the battle to stop the spread of the diclonius. Gore, horror, supernatural, and action are the main genre of this anime. You run into a bit of romance (Could refer to Lucy as a tsundere and Yuka is close enough to a yandere) with nothing really ever developing.
Not much in terms of extras besides a few trailers. However, I love the textless opening and closing themes. The opening, "Lilium" is one of my all time favorite songs with its haunting and beautiful melody. Greatly enjoy the closing theme "Be Your Girl" as well.
Despite only being 13 episodes, Elfen Lied has managed to be quite a controversial series. The amount of killing and nudity in the first episode rubbed some people the wrong way. This is one of my favorite series even if it was a bit gorier than I'm used to. Recommend it to anyone who wants a good horror anime.
Elfen Lied starts out with one of the diclonius, Lucy, escaping from her heavily fortified prison by slicing and dicing her way through waves of armed guards who are powerless against her vectors which can also deflect bullets (from a certain range#. A sniper's bullet to the head doesn't manage to kill her, but it is enough to create a 2nd personality in the form of Nyu who washes up on the nearest beach. There, she's discovered by Kohta and Yuka who had met Lucy many years before but are unaware of her identity.
The series then progresses through gallons of blood, truckloads of body parts, and the battle to stop the spread of the diclonius. Gore, horror, supernatural, and action are the main genre of this anime. You run into a bit of romance (Could refer to Lucy as a tsundere and Yuka is close enough to a yandere) with nothing really ever developing.
Not much in terms of extras besides a few trailers. However, I love the textless opening and closing themes. The opening, "Lilium" is one of my all time favorite songs with its haunting and beautiful melody. Greatly enjoy the closing theme "Be Your Girl" as well.
Despite only being 13 episodes, Elfen Lied has managed to be quite a controversial series. The amount of killing and nudity in the first episode rubbed some people the wrong way. This is one of my favorite series even if it was a bit gorier than I'm used to. Recommend it to anyone who wants a good horror anime.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
January 3, 2013
It is in English. Can choose from Japanese w/ English subtitles or English audio.
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![Gunslinger Girl: The Complete First Season [2 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9835/9835873_sa.jpg)
This release from the chilling anime series Gunslinger Girl includes all 13 episodes of the show's first season, following the girls of the Social Welfare Agency, who appear from the outside to be orphaned schoolgirls, but are actually trained to be cold blooded killers. Extras with the release include voice director commentary, textless songs, and more.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Killer girls from...
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Action
"Officially, the social Welfare Agency is a government sponsored corporation that's in the business of saving lives. At least, that's the ruse. In reality, it's an agency on the fringe of technology. They give terminal patients another shot at life using cybernetic implants. This conditioning process then shapes the patient into an effiecient machine for handling all of the goverment's dirty work. They've been given a second change at life, but at what cost?"
Basic plot: Little girls that were about to die have been given a second shot at life, but in return they're basically assassins for the government. The first season here doesn't really do much more than give us a character intro for 6 different girls. The story takes place in Italy which is a huge change of pace for most anime. Plot only got an average score because of the lack of one thus far.
Cinematography: The graphics are very visually appealing. Seeing everything out in the Mediteranean is a good change from the streets of Japan. The character designs themselves aren't very well done, though. They're really kind of normal. However, there's a ton of detail put into the outfits, guns, and scenery. Found it kind of odd, but the Blu-ray version is definitely nice and crisp. No jagged edges around the faces like on DVD versions.
Acting: Loved the English voice-acting and didn't touch the original Japanese. Kind of want to just to hear they're versions of each girl.
Extras: Non-existent. Not a single trailer, commentary, or even a textless opening or ending. Bare bones.
As the first reviewer posted, the story is a little disturbing. If you can get around little girls being used as military dolls, then the action is quite nice and I really enjoyed it. Just not the best series out there. Should definitely pick it up if you like anime, though.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Part 2
January 3, 2013
Completely forgot about the extras on disc 2. There are actually quite a few. The voice-actor commentaries about their own characters are really enjoyable. Would bump the Extras up to 4 stars, but it wouldn't change the overall rating.
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![Skyfall [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [UltraViolet] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7734/7734214_sa.jpg)
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5meh...
By lobb152
I just didnt like this movie as much as the other two.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
February 13, 2013
Any particular reasons why? Story, cast, etc...?
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![Deadman Wonderland: The Complete Series [4 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6385/6385128_sa.jpg)
This mind-bending release from the psych-horror anime series Deadman Wonderland includes all 12 episodes of the show, following the story of a high school boy who is unjustly jailed for the murder of his class in a prison system that fits him with a collar constantly injecting him with poison. The poison can be neutralized if he can take regular doses of the antidote often enough, though these can only be obtained through prison work.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Supernatural prison
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Drama
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
Length: 12 episodes + OVA
"Ganta is the only survivor after a mysterious man in red slaughters a classroom full of teenagers. He's framed for the carnage, sentenced to die, and locked away in the most twisted prison ever built: Deadman Wonderland. And then it gets worse.
At Deadman Wonderland, convicts are forced into brutal deathmatches for the amusement of the masses, the cheers of the crowd drowning out the screams of the dismembered. Even when Ganta befriends Shiro, an unusual female inmate, his dark fate crushes all hope – until he discovers the strange ability to wield his spilled blood as a weapon. Ganta learns his new skill might be related to the murderous man in red and uncovers disturbing secrets that could expose those who stole his freedom. He's determined to see justice served – but first he'll have to fight for his life in a prison that holds a million ways to die."
Deadman Wonderland is a decent series that gained attention in America after Cartoon Network aired it on the Toonami animation block when it was reincarnated back in 2012. I caught the first 2 episodes, but never got around to watching the rest. The series is filled to the brim with blood, gore, and action. The English dialogue is pretty racy as well. It does an excellent job with the shock factor. You just know someone is about to die, but it can be a little hard to predict how it's going to happen. Sadly, the series is quite rushed and a ton of knowledge is never made known. There also isn't really a true ending. Red Man remains a mystery, sort of. What relation does Shiro and Ganta have? Don't want to spoil any of the ending, but it pops up just as many questions and doesn't really answer anything. It leave tons of room for a 2nd season, but I haven't seen anything in the works, yet.
I enjoyed the series overall even with the rushed ending and lingering questions. My brother was also a fan and admitted that he was a little confused with the entire thing. This is a great value on a pretty good series. Pick it up!
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Reply
August 7, 2014
That's correct. First two black discs are the DVD version while the last 2 light blue discs contain the BD versions.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Good entry level 4K TV
By Dval
from Clarksville, TN
Bought this TV in late June after having originally gotten the 65W950B model instead. There are a few things that could be improved upon, but it's excellent for its price range. Here's the round up:
Pros:
Great picture quality. 4K resolution is truely amazing when you have 4K content playing on it.
4K Xreality Pro: Upscaling works out quite well. I only have basic cable set up and it honestly made the picture look like it was HD quality. Sure, it didn't look like 4K, but you can't expect to make a 480p image look close to 4K resolution.
TriLuminous display: This is the big point for me when picking the Sony over the Samsung models. Sony gives better colors than Samsung which tries to focus too much on aesthetics and brightness.
Smart features: Easy to use and navigate. Had it connected to the internet in under 5 minutes after setting up and was streaming 4K videos off of YouTube and Netflix.
Great picture quality. 4K resolution is truely amazing when you have 4K content playing on it.
4K Xreality Pro: Upscaling works out quite well. I only have basic cable set up and it honestly made the picture look like it was HD quality. Sure, it didn't look like 4K, but you can't expect to make a 480p image look close to 4K resolution.
TriLuminous display: This is the big point for me when picking the Sony over the Samsung models. Sony gives better colors than Samsung which tries to focus too much on aesthetics and brightness.
Smart features: Easy to use and navigate. Had it connected to the internet in under 5 minutes after setting up and was streaming 4K videos off of YouTube and Netflix.
Cons:
Audio: Sadly, this model doesn't feature any improved sound qualities. If you want better sound, then you need a separate sound system or you'll want to step up to the X900B series which starts off at 65".
Search feature: Using the search feature within the TV is a pain in the butt. Type something in and it's likely to pull up a few million hits off of YouTube rather than searching for what you wanted on the TV. Had to go to the very end of all the apps just to find the web browser option.
Audio: Sadly, this model doesn't feature any improved sound qualities. If you want better sound, then you need a separate sound system or you'll want to step up to the X900B series which starts off at 65".
Search feature: Using the search feature within the TV is a pain in the butt. Type something in and it's likely to pull up a few million hits off of YouTube rather than searching for what you wanted on the TV. Had to go to the very end of all the apps just to find the web browser option.
While I count audio as a con here, if you're spending this much on a TV, then you shouldn't be in a stretch just to add some form of external speakers. Decent soundbars run as cheap as about $200 while the better quality ones range from $350-$600. If you want some great audio, then you save $300 off of the Sony ST7 soundbar with the purchase of this TV. Usually $1300 for it as it's a premium soundbar option.
I really wanted the X950B model, but alas, $8k is a bit outside of the realm I want to spend on a TV. Aside from the lower quality audio and lower contrast range, this model is a great alternative for almost 1/4 of the cost. Definitely can't go wrong with it!
Dval
Clarksville, TN
August 7, 2014
In regards to the W950B, I have to place it as the best-looking non-UHD TV on the market (not counting the Samsung F8500 plasma). I prefer the picture quality, color, and contrast that it provided instead of the X850B series. The speakers are pretty good and the built-in subwoofer actually rumbles nicely, too. The sheer amount of calibration settings is insane compared to any other TV I've gone into as well. Aside from the 4K display capability, the W950B beats it out in pretty much every department in my opinion. In the end, I was looking for a 4K TV, and the 65W950B was a bit too large for my space, so that's why I settled on the X850B instead.
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Keep your air clean and healthy with this Therapure 90TP50RM01 mini air purifier that is designed for areas up to 5 sq. ft. Stainless-steel collection blades allow easy cleaning and ultraviolet light destroys airborne viruses.
Overall5 out of 5
5 out of 5Not what I was looking for, much better
By kakky
from Houston
Came in looking for a new portable radio. Salesman guided me to a blue-tooth speaker to connect to my phone instead. Can also use this with my MP3. Works much better than the radio would have and great sound. Helpful salesman did a bit of technology training to help me get it set up.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
Wrong item?
August 18, 2014
Hey there. I think you may have gotten the wrong item for your review. Sounds like you purchased a bluetooth speaker instead of an air purifier.
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![Coppelion: The Complete Series [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3012/3012047_sa.jpg)
This set serves up every episode of the anime series Coppelion.
Overall3 out of 5
3 out of 5Great anime!
By ACEACE
from CORONA
Picture and cgi excellent. Story excellent. But I gave it 3 stars because the sound is pcm only. That means stereo not 5.1 dolby digital much less DTS. Why they don't spend the money on the sound affect on Bluray is completely troubling.
Dval
Clarksville, TN
sound in anime
March 17, 2015
It'd be great to have more titles with full 5.1 or 7.1 dolby digital sound, but it's pretty rare outside of the big movies. Really long answer so I'll just paste the response from the animenewsnetwork for you.
Audio is important, and many fans are becoming more and more concerned with making sure that they're getting the best quality audio possible when they fork over the money for a shiny disc of their favorite show. But with so many different formats, which one is best? Which ones should you be asking for? Sometimes the difference is negligible or non-existant, other times it makes a huge difference.
Let's start with the easy one: why some shows have 5.1 mixes for the dub, but not for the original Japanese. I've answered previously on this column that most TV anime doesn't bother with anything more than a stereo (2.0) mix because the Japanese broadcast standard doesn't really support 5.1 audio, and given how big home theater systems aren't as common in Japan for a number of reasons, they generally don't bother remixing for 5.1 when it comes time to release the discs on home video. However, when making the dub, an American publisher might think 5.1 is worth the extra work. If they're already set up to do 5.1, the audio has to be remixed anyway, so it is an opportunity to have a nice added feature for dub fans.
5.1 mixes require special equipment, take a lot more time, and are harder to check for errors (and requires a lot more office space to do so), so it's often not practical to do 5.1 mixes for everything. They can also cost more money. The decision to make a 5.1 mix is made on a show-by-show basis, based on whether the Japanese is 5.1 (usually just movies and some high-end OAVs) and how much the show is predicted to sell.
As for what format in which they're stored on a disc, these days you generally see 4 different kinds of audio tracks:
• Linear PCM (Completely uncompressed, basically just a WAV file. Takes up a lot of space, especially in 5.1.)
• Dolby Digital (AC3) (Lower quality, like an MP3, but takes up a lot less space. Supported by DVD and Blu-ray.)
• Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray only. The full quality of the WAV file, but compressed to a more manageable size. Still much bigger than AC3, however.)
• DTS Master Audio (Blu-ray only. For the end user, pretty much identical to Dolby TrueHD.)
• Linear PCM (Completely uncompressed, basically just a WAV file. Takes up a lot of space, especially in 5.1.)
• Dolby Digital (AC3) (Lower quality, like an MP3, but takes up a lot less space. Supported by DVD and Blu-ray.)
• Dolby TrueHD (Blu-ray only. The full quality of the WAV file, but compressed to a more manageable size. Still much bigger than AC3, however.)
• DTS Master Audio (Blu-ray only. For the end user, pretty much identical to Dolby TrueHD.)
When you make a DVD or Blu-ray, you are tasked with squeezing a lot of data onto a finite amount of space, so compression can be very important. Wasting too much bandwidth on audio means you might have to sacrifice video quality. The above compression formats are essential ways to get the most quality out of an audio track without having an unwieldy amount of data to contend with.
Audio quality obsessives swear that Dolby Digital AC3 audio has a lot of distortion and they can DEFINITELY tell a difference. I am skeptical. I've definitely heard bad AC3 encodes that definitely affected audio quality, particularly in very early DVDs, but there has never been a double-blind study that shows even audio experts can tell a difference at higher bitrates (and quite a few proving that nobody can tell at all). At any event, the presence of "lossless" audio (in either LPCM, DTS-MA or Dolby TrueHD) has become an important marketing bullet point for Blu-ray discs, so whether people can REALLY tell the difference or it's all a placebo effect, who am I to argue.
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Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Transmitter
I wanted to know if i still need to hook up a 3d transmitter to the tv to get glasses to work with the 3d view? The transmitter that came with the glasses does not have the rite connection to hook up to the back of this tv. this is what the transmitter looks like http://images.highspeedbackbone.net/SKUimages/gallery/large/S190-0101-call04-mm.jpg
That's odd. I didn't get any piece like that in mine and never saw one like it when opening displays in the store either. However, you won't need that to enjoy 3D viewing. You can choose to do the 2D-3D conversion on the television or just make sure you have a 3D Blu-ray player (or PS3/PS4) and 3D content. WIth the TVs being Passive 3D instead of Active, there's no need to sync them with the TVs anymore either.
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Dval
Clarksville, TN
Sony XBR-55X850B 4K Ultra HD TV: This TV ushers in the future of high-definition with 4K — 4x the resolution of Full HD. Catch every stunning detail of the big game, and enjoy your favorite movies and shows with outstanding clarity. Plus, take advantage of Smart TV features like Web browsing, streaming video and social network integration.
Are the television remotes compatible with my time warner cable box (Cisco 8742 HDC)?
The TV remotes will not be compatible with your cable box as they're not designed to be universal remotes. However, your Time Warner remote should be able to program to the Sony TV.
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Dval
Clarksville, TN