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![A Night at the Roxbury [DVD] [1998]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3611/3611470_sa.jpg)
Just as Saturday Night Live producer Lorne Michaels pushes his films through the Hollywood machine, so too has Paramount Pictures with this simplistic DVD release that isn't worth a second viewing. Paramount apparently didn't expect any serious collector to purchase this film. Extras are limited to the standard theatrical trailer, Dolby 5:1 and Surround options, and French subtitles and language track. The disc feels like it's meant to be a rental, and the film isn't helped by its widescreen format either, since there's nothing in the edges of the frame that's really worth seeing. The film is the story of two loser brothers, Steve (Will Ferrell) and Doug Butabi (Chris Kattan), who go to Hollywood clubs, unsuccessfully hitting on chicks. It started as a two-minute sketch on TV's Saturday Night Live and is now stretched into 90 laborious minutes of the same joke. In this case, the joke is really on the DVD viewer.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
Please don't take my rating as ranting on the actual movie. This movie is just downright hilarious. It's got to be one of the funniest movies I have seen. Now that that's out of the way I will write about the quality of the DVD.
Honestly, this has to be one of the worst efforts I have seen to put a film on DVD. I watched this one on my 40 inch tv but the picture of the film only took up 20 inches of if. There were big black bars all around the picture. Also, the picture quality ranges anywhere from decent to poor. A few parts get pretty grainy looking like there's dust on the film.
Surprisingly, however, the audio of the dvd is quite good. Whenever the music picks up my sound system turns my room into a dance club. It is pretty good sound quality.
I only wanted to write my review to let people know about the quality of the DVD. The overall rating of this dvd could be a bit misleading to some people thinking that this is a well made dvd. Im not even one of those people that obsess over dvd quality but this is one that got to me. I haven't seen the quality of the collector's edition but if youre going to get a night at the roxbury, I would probably spend a little extra and get that edition. It at least has to be a little bit of an improvement.
Honestly, this has to be one of the worst efforts I have seen to put a film on DVD. I watched this one on my 40 inch tv but the picture of the film only took up 20 inches of if. There were big black bars all around the picture. Also, the picture quality ranges anywhere from decent to poor. A few parts get pretty grainy looking like there's dust on the film.
Surprisingly, however, the audio of the dvd is quite good. Whenever the music picks up my sound system turns my room into a dance club. It is pretty good sound quality.
I only wanted to write my review to let people know about the quality of the DVD. The overall rating of this dvd could be a bit misleading to some people thinking that this is a well made dvd. Im not even one of those people that obsess over dvd quality but this is one that got to me. I haven't seen the quality of the collector's edition but if youre going to get a night at the roxbury, I would probably spend a little extra and get that edition. It at least has to be a little bit of an improvement.
What's great about it: the movie is hilarious
What's not so great: picture quality is awful, no extras
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![The Last Samurai [Blu-ray] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8152/8152349_sa.jpg)
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
The last samurai is one of my favorite movies. Im pretty sure many would agree with me there. The performances in this film are spectacular and it has a very entertaining story.
Unfortunately, this blu-ray does not do the film justice. It's just a good blu-ray when it really could have been great. The way this movie was shot was just beautiful and the blu ray does not take advantage of it very well. I felt like this was just a slight improvement over the dvd release.
The audio fares a little better but still misses opportunities especially during the battle sequences. For example, when cannons fire it isn't powerful at all.
Fortunately, there are a ton of really good extras on the disc. They are interesting to watch if you want to know more about how the movie was made.
If you are looking to get the last samurai this is definitely the version to get. It just doesn't fully take advantage of the power of blu-ray.
Unfortunately, this blu-ray does not do the film justice. It's just a good blu-ray when it really could have been great. The way this movie was shot was just beautiful and the blu ray does not take advantage of it very well. I felt like this was just a slight improvement over the dvd release.
The audio fares a little better but still misses opportunities especially during the battle sequences. For example, when cannons fire it isn't powerful at all.
Fortunately, there are a ton of really good extras on the disc. They are interesting to watch if you want to know more about how the movie was made.
If you are looking to get the last samurai this is definitely the version to get. It just doesn't fully take advantage of the power of blu-ray.
What's great about it: an excellent movie
What's not so great: audio and picture are only a very small improvement over dvd
I would recommend this to a friend!
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First, you're fighting dangerous enemies in a lush, green jungle. Then, you switch to watching your favorite comedic flick, and finally, you kick back with your favorite band's new album — all in a day's work for the PlayStation Vita. With the official 8GB Memory Card for PlayStation Vita, you're sure to have enough storage space for your favorite games, films, songs and photos.Access your game saves, PlayStation Network downloads or your personal media easily while you're on the go with the 8GB Memory Card for PlayStation Vita. Boasting 8GB of storage space, the official Memory Card allows you to save up to two to four full PlayStation Vita games, six movies, 1,600 photos or more than 2,200 songs. Are you ready for an all-new way to experience portable entertainment?
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If you're like me and don't have quite enough to get the more expensive memory cards then the 8 GB one will tide you over until you save up enough to buy the 16 or the 32. By the time I bought my vita with a game and starter kit I didn't really feel like shelling out another 100 bucks for a memory card. The 8 is the best value in my opinion. I figured that 8 would be good until I saved up for the 32 and I don't regret my decison at all.
I have uncharted on a cartridge and I have downloaded quite a few demos to try out other games that I might want to purchase in the future. Plus, I have my music and pics as well. Don't get scared into thinking that you have to buy the most memory for the system right off the bat. Just save for the big one when the vita has a bunch of really good titles.
I have uncharted on a cartridge and I have downloaded quite a few demos to try out other games that I might want to purchase in the future. Plus, I have my music and pics as well. Don't get scared into thinking that you have to buy the most memory for the system right off the bat. Just save for the big one when the vita has a bunch of really good titles.
What's great about it: enough to get you started
What's not so great: why so much money?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Central American terrain is trying — both mentally and physically. Now that you've come this far, there's no turning back. Answers must be out there, somewhere. Take on the role of Nathan Drake, and unravel the mystery of the 400-year old massacre of a Spanish expedition. The suspense thickens as the jungle engulfs you. What you discover just may push you over the edge of the Golden Abyss.In Uncharted: Golden Abyss, you'll step into the shoes of Nathan Drake as you embark on a voyage to discover the dark secret behind the 400-year old massacre of a Spanish expedition. Your quest to seek out a legendary lost city will have you darting through the dangerous river basins, mysterious temple ruins and karst caverns of Central America. Enjoy all that the PlayStation Vita has to offer and become captivated by a thrilling cinematic experience within your own two hands thanks to the technology of the OLED screen. Engage in the adventure with intuitive controls as you touch, steer and tilt the PlayStation Vita system to snipe, swing and jump. Play a more traditional style using dual analog sticks and buttons, or immerse yourself in interactive gameplay with the PlayStation Vita features for versatile gaming. You've come this far — there's no turning back.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
I just got done with the campaign of Uncharted Golden Abyss. While I greatly enjoyed my time with the game there are a few flaws that kept me from giving this a game a perfect score. It was hard for me to judge the game. As a handheld game it is really good, but judging it as a part of the uncharted series it doesn't stand up as well.
First of all, this game looks really good. And I don't just mean it looks good for a handheld game. This game has moments where you forget that you are playing a handheld game. It can look that good. The only thing i didn't like about the visuals was how Drake looked. I don't know what it was but his face just didn't look right to me. Everything else looks great though. The environments are beautiful and the characters are animated very well. It definitely looks like an uncharted game.
The story is the weakest in the series in my opinion. Other than the relationship between Sully and Drake, I really didn't care about the other characters. They're just not that interesting. I just felt that the game focused a little bit too much on the treasure hunting aspect of the story instead of making you care about the characters in the game. The character interactions that do exist, however, are acted very well by the voice actors. Especially Drake and Sully.
I'll now move on to the gameplay. This is where most of the flaws come from. Don't get me wrong, this game in many ways plays exactly like the console uncharted games. Drake moves just like he does on the console. He can run, jump, take cover, shoot, etc. I guess the first thing I noticed that was a little off was the aiming of the weapons. Aiming is mapped to the second joystick and it can be very imprecise at times and a bit hard to get used to. For a while I was thinking it was me not really used to the joystick but after playing a demo of unit 13 and being able to precisely aim with ease I realized that it was with the game. Im not saying that its broken at all. It just didn't feel as smooth as it should have been to me.
Uncharted GA does incorporate touch mechanics into the game to show it off a bit. Unfortunately, they mostly all just feel like a gimmick and unnecessary. There are times where the game will prompt you to swipe your finger across the screen in a certain direction to make drake do some sort of action. These moments aren't very engaging and aren't all that fun. There are also alternative touch mechanics to some actions in the game but are pretty useless like climbing and jumping. I usually just used buttons because it was a lot more efficient. However, I found that using the touch screen to solve puzzles to be a bit more enjoyable than just using button presses. The touch pad on the back was useful while using the camera or sniper rifle to zoom in or out as well.
There are a few minor bugs in the game that I encountered but nothing to detract from my enjoyment of the game. Just stuff that stood out because the other uncharted games are polished to perfection.
I did just kind of focus a lot on the imperfections of the game but I only did so because I mostly judged the game as another entry in the uncharted series. I still completely recommend this game to uncharted fans. The complaints I stated never really interrupted my enjoyment of the game. The game is really fun and is definitely one of the must buy titles for the vita. Just don't expect too much character development nor any surprises.
First of all, this game looks really good. And I don't just mean it looks good for a handheld game. This game has moments where you forget that you are playing a handheld game. It can look that good. The only thing i didn't like about the visuals was how Drake looked. I don't know what it was but his face just didn't look right to me. Everything else looks great though. The environments are beautiful and the characters are animated very well. It definitely looks like an uncharted game.
The story is the weakest in the series in my opinion. Other than the relationship between Sully and Drake, I really didn't care about the other characters. They're just not that interesting. I just felt that the game focused a little bit too much on the treasure hunting aspect of the story instead of making you care about the characters in the game. The character interactions that do exist, however, are acted very well by the voice actors. Especially Drake and Sully.
I'll now move on to the gameplay. This is where most of the flaws come from. Don't get me wrong, this game in many ways plays exactly like the console uncharted games. Drake moves just like he does on the console. He can run, jump, take cover, shoot, etc. I guess the first thing I noticed that was a little off was the aiming of the weapons. Aiming is mapped to the second joystick and it can be very imprecise at times and a bit hard to get used to. For a while I was thinking it was me not really used to the joystick but after playing a demo of unit 13 and being able to precisely aim with ease I realized that it was with the game. Im not saying that its broken at all. It just didn't feel as smooth as it should have been to me.
Uncharted GA does incorporate touch mechanics into the game to show it off a bit. Unfortunately, they mostly all just feel like a gimmick and unnecessary. There are times where the game will prompt you to swipe your finger across the screen in a certain direction to make drake do some sort of action. These moments aren't very engaging and aren't all that fun. There are also alternative touch mechanics to some actions in the game but are pretty useless like climbing and jumping. I usually just used buttons because it was a lot more efficient. However, I found that using the touch screen to solve puzzles to be a bit more enjoyable than just using button presses. The touch pad on the back was useful while using the camera or sniper rifle to zoom in or out as well.
There are a few minor bugs in the game that I encountered but nothing to detract from my enjoyment of the game. Just stuff that stood out because the other uncharted games are polished to perfection.
I did just kind of focus a lot on the imperfections of the game but I only did so because I mostly judged the game as another entry in the uncharted series. I still completely recommend this game to uncharted fans. The complaints I stated never really interrupted my enjoyment of the game. The game is really fun and is definitely one of the must buy titles for the vita. Just don't expect too much character development nor any surprises.
What's great about it: fantastic visuals, great looking environments, same uncharted gameplay
What's not so great: unimpressive story, drake's face looks funky, touch screen funtions hit and miss, lack of memorable uncharted moments
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisIn the far reaches of space, the USG Ishimura, an immense mining ship, encounters a mysterious alien artifact. For reasons nobody back on Earth understands, the ship's communications are cut off abruptly. On the assumption that it is a mere technical glitch, engineer Isaac Clarke is dispatched to the scene to repair the ship's communications array. But instead of an equipment snafu, what Clarke finds is a scene of horror beyond his imagination. The ship is a floating bloodbath, its crew mutilated and infected by a terrifying alien force. Now Clarke is engaged in a fierce battle for his own survival. Will he be able to escape with his own life and limbs intact, or is he doomed to become the alien scourge's next victim?Travel to a remote star system for heart-stopping terror in Dead Space. Intricately rendered graphics draw you into the nightmarish deep-space carnage, made all the more horrific by the game's wrenchingly scary pace and panic-inducing audio. Experience terror in zero-gravity as you battle against relentless enemies bent on your mutilation. Fight back with a campaign of strategic dismemberment, wielding powerful weapons to shear off limbs and neutralize the enemy. Ward off the attacking hordes and get to the heart of the Ishimura's terrible mystery so that the artifact can be returned to its home planet before the alien menace expands its campaign of destruction.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
This game has been out for quite a while now but I have recently just completed the campaign. I decided to finally play it because I was in the mood to play a new Resident Evil game but there's not one yet. I decided I would finally give this game a shot in the meantime. After playing the game I do have to say that I enjoyed the game a bunch. As a fan of Resident Evil, I enjoyed the gameplay and atmosphere very much so. Im not saying that DS copies RE but you have to admit that they share a few similarities.
In my opinion Dead Space features the best made environment and atmosphere in a survival-horror game. You can tell that the developer put a lot of effort to create a game that entertained and offered a chilling and thrilling experience. It delivers exactly that. You are stranded on a massive spaceship trying to find a way to escape while cutting the limbs off of creatures to survive.
This game is visually impressive. Even today it stands up really well. The gameplay is fun too. Shooting off limbs of enemies is a blast.
The story is probably my favorite in the genre as well. It not only pushes you along from objective to objective, but you actually want to know what happens next.
The only thing I didn't like about the game, though is that it can get a little repetitive after a while. You'll backtrack through the same areas now and then to complete an objective. It does make sense within the context of the story but it still is too bad that they didn't find a way to let you explore more areas of the massive ship.
I recommend this to anybody who hasn't played the game and feels like a good survival-horror challenge.
In my opinion Dead Space features the best made environment and atmosphere in a survival-horror game. You can tell that the developer put a lot of effort to create a game that entertained and offered a chilling and thrilling experience. It delivers exactly that. You are stranded on a massive spaceship trying to find a way to escape while cutting the limbs off of creatures to survive.
This game is visually impressive. Even today it stands up really well. The gameplay is fun too. Shooting off limbs of enemies is a blast.
The story is probably my favorite in the genre as well. It not only pushes you along from objective to objective, but you actually want to know what happens next.
The only thing I didn't like about the game, though is that it can get a little repetitive after a while. You'll backtrack through the same areas now and then to complete an objective. It does make sense within the context of the story but it still is too bad that they didn't find a way to let you explore more areas of the massive ship.
I recommend this to anybody who hasn't played the game and feels like a good survival-horror challenge.
What's great about it: Fantastic atmosphere, great visuals, very creepy, fun gameplay
What's not so great: a bit too much backtracking
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The long-awaited and much-anticipated next installment of the award-winning The Elder Scrolls franchise is here. Now, the expansive, open world that forever revolutionized the face of the fantasy epic leads you deeper into the combat, the magic and the myth than you've ever been before. This time, you don't just play as a character, you truly become whomever it is you wish to be — and have the freedom to do anything you can possibly imagine. This follow-up to the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, offers stunning graphics and a gripping storyline that immerses you in the game from the moment you turn it on. Are you ready to unroll the Scroll and let the journey begin?Imagine rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields and crumbling dungeons. Imagine ancient dragons beholding secrets so powerful they could transform your future. Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim immerses you in the engrossing world of the franchise you already know and love with more realism, more choice and more intensity than ever before. Featuring a new game engine that brings every tiny environmental aspect to life in blistering detail and AI that brings you close to your allies — and your enemies — Skyrim blurs the line between your world and that of the game. An all-new character engine opens wider an already vast virtual world, putting every decision, every action and every consequence entirely in your hands as you arm yourself with hundreds of new weapons, abilities and spells. Developed by Bethesda Game Studios, the creators of the 2008 Game of the Year, Fallout 3, this immaculate fifth chapter challenges your skills, immerses your mind and will forever change the way you view gaming. It's time to return. It's time for Skyrim.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
I've had skyrim for a while now, but I wanted to wait until I pretty much had experienced everything I could before writing a review for it. I didn't want to fully endorse it only to find something that ruined the game for me. Of course, nothing happened like that.
I know you've heard this from a bunch of different "fanboys" a bunch of different times but this game is awesome! I mean, this is a true RPG right here. It's huge! The world is massive and is just chuck full of things to explore. Gone are the times in the bast games when you would wander for miles and not encounter much at all. Now you are exploring caves, ruins, barracks, towns, cities almost constantly. That doesn't mean that you won't be able to just explore and take in the scenery, however. There are tons of places to climb up and see for miles and I would recommend it because this game is very good looking. The world is one of the most finely crafted I have seen in a video game.
There are many things you can do as well. There is a pretty lengthy main quest that I found to be very good but I would constantly get sidetracked by my curiosity of my surroundings and people coming up to me to give me a side-quest. There are a handful of guilds to join and play through as well that have had a lot of attention paid to them. Add to this the ability to smith your own armor, create your own potions, etc. and you have a bunch to do in this game.
There are also a ton of improvements to the combat from past games and conversing with the NPCs is much more fluid and interesting this time around.
It's not perfect. Im sure you've hear about quite a few bugs and glitches in the game. Those are true. The thing is,though, not all of them happen in every single copy of the game. Very rarely are they game-breaking either. They are usually just amusing little things like flying mammoths that float gently to the ground after a while and stuff like that. Things I easily overlooked in that grand scope of the game.
If you have decided not to play the game only because of something bad you've heard about it then you will be missing one of the best games to date. If anything you should also read about why people like it and then play it while giving it a chance. You'll probably find yourself wrapped up in it like I did.
I know you've heard this from a bunch of different "fanboys" a bunch of different times but this game is awesome! I mean, this is a true RPG right here. It's huge! The world is massive and is just chuck full of things to explore. Gone are the times in the bast games when you would wander for miles and not encounter much at all. Now you are exploring caves, ruins, barracks, towns, cities almost constantly. That doesn't mean that you won't be able to just explore and take in the scenery, however. There are tons of places to climb up and see for miles and I would recommend it because this game is very good looking. The world is one of the most finely crafted I have seen in a video game.
There are many things you can do as well. There is a pretty lengthy main quest that I found to be very good but I would constantly get sidetracked by my curiosity of my surroundings and people coming up to me to give me a side-quest. There are a handful of guilds to join and play through as well that have had a lot of attention paid to them. Add to this the ability to smith your own armor, create your own potions, etc. and you have a bunch to do in this game.
There are also a ton of improvements to the combat from past games and conversing with the NPCs is much more fluid and interesting this time around.
It's not perfect. Im sure you've hear about quite a few bugs and glitches in the game. Those are true. The thing is,though, not all of them happen in every single copy of the game. Very rarely are they game-breaking either. They are usually just amusing little things like flying mammoths that float gently to the ground after a while and stuff like that. Things I easily overlooked in that grand scope of the game.
If you have decided not to play the game only because of something bad you've heard about it then you will be missing one of the best games to date. If anything you should also read about why people like it and then play it while giving it a chance. You'll probably find yourself wrapped up in it like I did.
What's great about it: A massive dynamic world, many improvements in gameplay, so much to do
What's not so great: A few bugs and glitches here and there
I would recommend this to a friend!
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A mysterious outbreak has left most of the population in the form of ravenous, mindless zombies. You are one of a mere handful of survivors, but in this environment, that survival is tenuous at best. Get ready to fight for your life against the relentless advance of hordes of rampaging enemies, using any weapon at your disposal to battle terrifying mutants hungry for your destruction. Will your desperate struggle for survival be enough to get you through the onslaught?Left 4 Dead 2, the sequel to the acclaimed Left 4 Dead, ratchets up the terror with intense melee combat, greater customization options and more. Play as four new Survivors in a compelling new story that will take you from Savannah, Georgia, through the shadowed world of the bayou country and concluding in New Orleans' storied French Quarter. Arm yourself with melee weapons, such as an axe, chainsaw, frying pan and baseball bat, as you get up close and personal with your vicious zombie attackers. Customize your gameplay experience with the AI Director 2.0, which expands your ability to change weather effects, world objects, lighting, level layout and more for a unique challenge every time you come face to face with your potential extinction.
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3
A good game but more of the same
on June 17, 2012
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
When I first heard that the makers of half life were going to make a zombie game I was a bit skeptical at first. I played the first left 4 dead and thought it was a great and needed take on the zombie genre. 4 player co op in different situations was intense and fun.
Not long after, however, a second was announced. It came out soon after and, in a way, it shows. Don't get me wrong. Im not going as far as to say that this is an unnecessary sequal. This game is still quite a bit of fun with a group of friends and if you haven't played the first game then this is definitely the one you should get. The new melee weapons are a nice fit for the game and fun to use. The new levels are pretty fun to play as well.
Having played a lot of the first one with friends, however, we all agreed that it just wasn't as exciting as playing the first one. We played through all the levels and none of us felt the need to go back through and start again. It just felt a little bit like we were playing the same game. The new game modes didn't really interest us either.
I still think this is a good game and worth playing with up to four people. If you don't have those people, however, I wouldn't waste full price on the game. You're AI teammates will test your patience.
Make sure that your friends are the type to want to stay together and use teamwork or you will all die a lot and probably not find the game to be very enjoyable.
Not long after, however, a second was announced. It came out soon after and, in a way, it shows. Don't get me wrong. Im not going as far as to say that this is an unnecessary sequal. This game is still quite a bit of fun with a group of friends and if you haven't played the first game then this is definitely the one you should get. The new melee weapons are a nice fit for the game and fun to use. The new levels are pretty fun to play as well.
Having played a lot of the first one with friends, however, we all agreed that it just wasn't as exciting as playing the first one. We played through all the levels and none of us felt the need to go back through and start again. It just felt a little bit like we were playing the same game. The new game modes didn't really interest us either.
I still think this is a good game and worth playing with up to four people. If you don't have those people, however, I wouldn't waste full price on the game. You're AI teammates will test your patience.
Make sure that your friends are the type to want to stay together and use teamwork or you will all die a lot and probably not find the game to be very enjoyable.
What's great about it: great zombie action, new melee weapons, more modes, great with friends
What's not so great: almost the same as the first, AI companions are braindead
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4983/4983734_sa.jpg)
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A quality blu ray that is light on the features
on June 17, 2012
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
MIGP is my favorite mission impossible movie barely going beyond MI3. I really wasn't expecting it but I was pleasantly surprised with the action and the acting.
If you liked the movie the blu ray is definitely the way to go. Top quality here.
The video looks great with a very sharp, clear, and deep picture with only a scene or two of light fuzz. I would give video a 9/10. The audio work is amazing as well. The dialogue comes in crystal clear and the there are quite a few moments in the movie that gives your bass a workout. The audio direction is fantastic. Just listen when tom is chasing the bad guy through the sandstorm. That really stood out to me. A 10/10 for me for the audio.
I can't really say that I was impressed with the amount of special features that the movie offers, however. There are only a few features that explain a bit on how different parts of the movie were made. What is here, however is quite good and interesting to watch if you're a fan of the movie. I just wanted more. I didn't find a commentary track either which bummed me out.
In short, I would recommend this blu ray to anyone who enjoyed the movie. It has an amazing audio/video presentation that is worth owning. I just wish it had more features.
If you liked the movie the blu ray is definitely the way to go. Top quality here.
The video looks great with a very sharp, clear, and deep picture with only a scene or two of light fuzz. I would give video a 9/10. The audio work is amazing as well. The dialogue comes in crystal clear and the there are quite a few moments in the movie that gives your bass a workout. The audio direction is fantastic. Just listen when tom is chasing the bad guy through the sandstorm. That really stood out to me. A 10/10 for me for the audio.
I can't really say that I was impressed with the amount of special features that the movie offers, however. There are only a few features that explain a bit on how different parts of the movie were made. What is here, however is quite good and interesting to watch if you're a fan of the movie. I just wanted more. I didn't find a commentary track either which bummed me out.
In short, I would recommend this blu ray to anyone who enjoyed the movie. It has an amazing audio/video presentation that is worth owning. I just wish it had more features.
What's great about it: near perfect audio and picture quality
What's not so great: left wanting more special features
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For Max Payne, the tragedies that took his loved ones years ago are wounds that refuse to heal. No longer a cop, close to washed up and addicted to pain killers, Max takes a job in São Paulo, Brazil, protecting the family of wealthy real estate mogul Rodrigo Branco, in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. But as events spiral out of his control, Max Payne finds himself alone on the streets of an unfamiliar city, desperately searching for the truth and fighting for a way out. Featuring cutting-edge shooting mechanics for precision gunplay, advanced new Bullet Time and Shootdodge effects, full integration of Natural Motion's Euphoria Character Behavior system for lifelike movement and a dark and twisted story, Max Payne 3 is a seamless, highly detailed, cinematic experience from Rockstar Games. In addition to an expansive single-player campaign, Max Payne 3 will also be the first entry in the series to introduce a thorough and engrossing multiplayer experience. Max Payne 3 multiplayer brings the same cinematic feel, fluid gunplay and sense of movement of the single-player game into the realm of online multiplayer. Using the fiction and signature gameplay elements of the Max Payne universe, Max Payne 3 features a wide range of new and traditional multiplayer modes that play on the themes of paranoia, betrayal and heroism, all delivered with the same epic visual style of the single-player game.
Customer Rating
5
For the Payne fans!
on June 17, 2012
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
After playing through the game on medium difficulty and going through again on hard difficulty I can honestly say that I love max payne 3. I had been waiting many years since the 2nd one to play this game and I am not disappointed at all.
This is one of the best action games i have ever played. Rockstar has brought back max payne in the best way possible. The story is great and makes you keep playing and compliments the action wonderfully. Gameplay is pretty much perfected. Bullet-time is,again, the main focus in this game and it works better than ever. Rockstar has truly outdone itself with physics and animation. Bullets rip through bodies while leaving behind devastating damage and enemies will react realistacly depending on where they are shot. This attention to detail also applies to max payne. You really have to pay attention to where you use the bullet dodge in this game. Your dodge will be cut short if you do it too close to a wall or other object. Max will brace for impact as he is about to dive into an object leaving him vulnerable.
The AI is something to mention. It's some of the best I have seen in a game. Even just starting to play the game on medium difficulty I was getting worked over simply because the enemies would take advantage of every opportunity when I was focusing too long on another enemy. They flank and charge and use team work to take you down. It makes these encounters with them all that much more intense. Intelligently using bullet-time is a must.
This isn't the best looking game I have ever seen but it still looks really good. Characters are animated superbly especially max payne. The evnironments really stand out here. Every location is chuck full of details big and small that make this game come alive. Having a firefight in an office is thrilling when there's glass and paper flying every where and walls and pillars are breaking away while computers and tables are getting knocked over. Rockstar definitely took advantage of the time they had with these environments to make them fun to play in.
Like I said, the story is great. This is due to excellent voice acting in the game. Max Payne has some of the best voice work I have ever heard. He really helps carry the story a long with his cynical and sarcastic comments that made me laugh constantly.
This game was definitely made for max payne fans. If you loved the other games then you will most likely love this one as well. If you didn't then it probably won't convert you. I have heard negative comments about the game that I think are unfair. Like this game doesn't have innovative gameplay. I find this to be unfair simply because many games haven't had the most innovative gameplay. Call of duty, halo sequals, mario bros. games, etc. are all great games but aren't exactly innovative when it comes to gameplay nowadays. I think these games are
great, for example, because it takes its gameplay but sets it in creative environments that make you play it in creative ways. This is what I think rockstar has done with max payne. They have taken the max payne formula and have added great visuals, animation, details, story, environments, etc. to make a new experience for max payne fans.
Oh yeah, the multiplayer is a blast as well. It will keep you playing after you have beaten the game. I definitely recommend picking this one up.
This is one of the best action games i have ever played. Rockstar has brought back max payne in the best way possible. The story is great and makes you keep playing and compliments the action wonderfully. Gameplay is pretty much perfected. Bullet-time is,again, the main focus in this game and it works better than ever. Rockstar has truly outdone itself with physics and animation. Bullets rip through bodies while leaving behind devastating damage and enemies will react realistacly depending on where they are shot. This attention to detail also applies to max payne. You really have to pay attention to where you use the bullet dodge in this game. Your dodge will be cut short if you do it too close to a wall or other object. Max will brace for impact as he is about to dive into an object leaving him vulnerable.
The AI is something to mention. It's some of the best I have seen in a game. Even just starting to play the game on medium difficulty I was getting worked over simply because the enemies would take advantage of every opportunity when I was focusing too long on another enemy. They flank and charge and use team work to take you down. It makes these encounters with them all that much more intense. Intelligently using bullet-time is a must.
This isn't the best looking game I have ever seen but it still looks really good. Characters are animated superbly especially max payne. The evnironments really stand out here. Every location is chuck full of details big and small that make this game come alive. Having a firefight in an office is thrilling when there's glass and paper flying every where and walls and pillars are breaking away while computers and tables are getting knocked over. Rockstar definitely took advantage of the time they had with these environments to make them fun to play in.
Like I said, the story is great. This is due to excellent voice acting in the game. Max Payne has some of the best voice work I have ever heard. He really helps carry the story a long with his cynical and sarcastic comments that made me laugh constantly.
This game was definitely made for max payne fans. If you loved the other games then you will most likely love this one as well. If you didn't then it probably won't convert you. I have heard negative comments about the game that I think are unfair. Like this game doesn't have innovative gameplay. I find this to be unfair simply because many games haven't had the most innovative gameplay. Call of duty, halo sequals, mario bros. games, etc. are all great games but aren't exactly innovative when it comes to gameplay nowadays. I think these games are
great, for example, because it takes its gameplay but sets it in creative environments that make you play it in creative ways. This is what I think rockstar has done with max payne. They have taken the max payne formula and have added great visuals, animation, details, story, environments, etc. to make a new experience for max payne fans.
Oh yeah, the multiplayer is a blast as well. It will keep you playing after you have beaten the game. I definitely recommend picking this one up.
What's great about it: Excellent gunplay, Looks great, plays great, fun multiplayer
What's not so great: nudity, a little short
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Joss Whedon attempted to follow up his successful series Buffy the Vampire Slayer with the science fiction-themed Firefly. Although the series failed to garner a mass audience, it did have a loyal following. Those fans will be pleased by this box set that contains every episode of the series that aired, as well as three never-before-seen episodes. All 15 episodes are presented in anamorphic widescreen. English, French, and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. Commentaries are available on four of the episodes. Production featurettes, a blooper reel, and a tour of the set with Whedon round out this solid package that should be of interest to genre enthusiasts as well as Whedon's fans.
Posted by: ClintCommander
from UT
A few years ago I was browsing the family selection when I came upon this boxed set that one of my family members apparently had acquired. I had never heard of firefly so I wasn't too interested in a tv series that I had never heard of before.
After not finding anything else I reluctantly put the first disc into the player and, i have to tell you, I couldnt stop watching it. Everything about this show is expertly done. The stories, the characters, the acting, everything. Even the humor adds to the show which is something I find to be rare in shows like this.
After watching every single episode I wanted more. Even after watching the fantastic serenity movie I wanted more. Im frustrated how this great of a show was cancelled while others that are, quite frankly, quite terrible run rampant on several channels. Im just sad that I couldn't have supported this show when it still mattered.
Anyway, I recommend this show to anyone. Buy it!
After not finding anything else I reluctantly put the first disc into the player and, i have to tell you, I couldnt stop watching it. Everything about this show is expertly done. The stories, the characters, the acting, everything. Even the humor adds to the show which is something I find to be rare in shows like this.
After watching every single episode I wanted more. Even after watching the fantastic serenity movie I wanted more. Im frustrated how this great of a show was cancelled while others that are, quite frankly, quite terrible run rampant on several channels. Im just sad that I couldn't have supported this show when it still mattered.
Anyway, I recommend this show to anyone. Buy it!
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Pffff!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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