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- First reviewJanuary 12, 2012
- Last reviewJuly 22, 2017
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![The Frighteners [DVD] [1996]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3440/3440627_sa.jpg)
Director Peter Jackson mixes comedy, horror, special effects, and Michael J. Fox in Universal's The Frighteners. Presented in 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen, this transfer looks stunning and is very sharp in both detail and clarity. The black levels are all very well-rendered with the color patterns and fleshtones all solid and even. Except for a slight amount of edge enhancement in a few scenes, this transfer is truly top-notch. The audio is presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround in English and French. This is a very enveloping soundtrack that features a ton of directional sounds in both the front and rear speakers. All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any hiss or distortion. Much like the video portions, the audio is also very well produced. Also included on this disc are English and Spanish subtitles. While a laserdisc filled with extras exists, Universal has decided to produce a relatively bare-bones edition of this film on DVD. The only extra features included on this disc are some production notes, a few talent bios, some film highlights, and a theatrical trailer for the film. Maybe someday there will be a better edition of this popular film; until then viewers are stuck with this lackluster edition.
Customer Rating
5
Scary good fun
on October 13, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
Michael J. Fox plays a psychic paranormal investigator using real ghosts he "sees" to scare profits from fake haunts. An actual ghost is set to making a killing as death itself, but how can a psychic stop a killer that's already dead? Directed by Peter Jackson before doing 'Lord of the Rings', this non-stop action comedy touts plenty of horror actor veterans with a surprising plot but sadly too many jump cuts. Produced by' Forrest Gump' director Robert Zemeckis and scored by Danny Elfman of film 'Beetlejuice.'
What's great about it: Flat out surprise of a movie to watch.
What's not so great: Should have been longer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Sender [DVD] [1982]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8902/8902342_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
3
Eerie chiller-suspense 1982.
on October 13, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
A movie riding on the thematics of 'Firestarter' and 'Carrie' in psychic based horror of the mind, 'The Sender' could be shelved on the cheesy predictable cliche's of 80's horror long ago. Predating 'Nightmare on Elm Street', this movie's music and themes of dreams and reality could linger as a suspense-mystery rather than gorish shock horror of the 2000's.
A movie of sink-in-seat chills over jolts and shock, the movie may bore some viewers or be a surprise to new nostalgic viewers.
A movie of sink-in-seat chills over jolts and shock, the movie may bore some viewers or be a surprise to new nostalgic viewers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Lexx: The Complete Third and Fourth Seasons [5 Discs] [DVD]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4755/4755364_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Canadian-German Sci-Fi series early 2000.
on August 15, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
Released in mid-2000 to its conclusion, the members of the giant insect ship of Lexx set to fight a civil war between two interlocked planets before concluding to see the end of a self-destructive world called Earth.
Some softcore imagery present to this series, viewer discretion advised.
Spliced more like Dune meets Pulp Fiction, the anti-heroes of series are more fixating than the cheap CGI.
Spliced more like Dune meets Pulp Fiction, the anti-heroes of series are more fixating than the cheap CGI.
If you found Star Wars overrated and Star Trek acting boring, Lexx may be a love or hate escape.
What's great about it: Two seasons for the price of one.
What's not so great: Unfamiliar viewers may be confused. For Mature Audiences.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Cherry [DVD] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1927/19277785_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
3
Slow-paced, rommantic comedy-drama.
on July 30, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
More like a TV drama toss up of ' The Graduate' and a low-ball chick flick;
the pacing is slow, the plot is somewhat unrealistic, but don't expect anything like 'Animal House' or 'American Pie'. Shot in Canada, the movie does uphold more maturity to its execution of rommance than most US comedies that thrive on controvery or shock value. No trailers or extras.
the pacing is slow, the plot is somewhat unrealistic, but don't expect anything like 'Animal House' or 'American Pie'. Shot in Canada, the movie does uphold more maturity to its execution of rommance than most US comedies that thrive on controvery or shock value. No trailers or extras.
What's great about it: Acting
What's not so great: slow paced, not a movie for poor attention spans
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Creep [DVD] [2004]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7573/7573761_sa.jpg)
When a London modeling agency booker dozes off while waiting for the midnight subway train, the subterranean terror that awaits her in the underground tunnels will send her screaming for her life through a dark labyrinth in this horror entry directed by Christopher Smith and starring Run Lola Run's Franka Potente. Awakening to discover that the midnight train has passed and she is locked in the station, Kate (Potente) reluctantly steps onto a mysterious empty train for a ride she will not soon forget. As the train grinds to a stop in the pitch black tunnels of the London Underground, Kate realizes that she is not alone in the darkness and if she has any hope of surviving until dawn she'll have to fight for her life against an unimaginable horror too terrifying for the light of day.
Customer Rating
3
Dark, gritty London horror with mild scares.
on July 29, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
A simple horror straight from London 2004 depicts Franka Contente as a social butterfly locked accidentially after hours in a subway tunnel hunted by a subterrain killer. Unique but predictable in parts for being a "tombed" environment to England subway stations and sewers, the movie is at most an old-fashion, dirty, slow-boiled horror. Great for Halloween, but the monster could have had more depth.
What's great about it: Acting
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Pretty Persuasion [DVD] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7568/7568296_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
2
Dark yet not funny.
on July 25, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
Trying a poor imitation to the dark comedy 'Heathers', Pretty Persuasions showcases the dark humor of school tie cliques and cruel students, but wraps the subject matter around misconduct and hypocrisy with a trio of school girls set to frame a teacher for fame.
Despite the roster of good actors, the movie feels bland, empty and the characters are unlikable with an ending that leaves you disappointed.
Had this been a drama, it may had hold levity, a comedy of zero charm.
Despite the roster of good actors, the movie feels bland, empty and the characters are unlikable with an ending that leaves you disappointed.
Had this been a drama, it may had hold levity, a comedy of zero charm.
What's great about it: Great cast of actors.
What's not so great: Terrible subject matter. Crummy ending.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Marvel's The Avengers [DVD] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/5998/5998654_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Avengers: A Powerful Introduction.
on July 21, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
A good movie that introduces the Avengers as a team to their core against fighting the evil god Loki from releasing an alien army to rule Earth.
A great escape of a movie for comic fans, the movie tends to blend so many concepts at once it may overwhelm. New viewers unfamiliar to
'Thor', 'Captain America', 'Iron Man' or 'Hulk' may feel lost to characters.
The movie is power fantasy eye candy with some smarts but its a movie that holds "rules" similar to most hero movies of the past.
A great escape of a movie for comic fans, the movie tends to blend so many concepts at once it may overwhelm. New viewers unfamiliar to
'Thor', 'Captain America', 'Iron Man' or 'Hulk' may feel lost to characters.
The movie is power fantasy eye candy with some smarts but its a movie that holds "rules" similar to most hero movies of the past.
What's great about it: Special effects, power fantasy, great escape.
What's not so great: Fast and scattered plot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![My 5 Wives [DVD] [2000]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4072/4072755_sa.jpg)
When a depressed triple divorcee discovers that Utah laws permit multiple wives, his hormones kick into high gear in this hilarious release from Artisan. Presented in 1.77:1 anamorphic widescreen and featuring a closed-captioned Dolby Digital Surround soundtrack, this release also offers deleted scenes, interviews, cast and crew information, production notes and a trailer.
Customer Rating
2
Dangerfield's last film is okay.
on July 18, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
Straight tailored for late night Cable, Rodney Dangerfield's last movie is a nice send-off slice depicting him as a three-time divorced land developer caught buying land to an FCLDS terrirtory that has him with 5 wives.
Spicy but not dirty. With cameos of Andrew Dice Clay, Jerry Stiller and Molly Shannon . Dangerfield's jokes remain the biggest draw to any fan.
Spicy but not dirty. With cameos of Andrew Dice Clay, Jerry Stiller and Molly Shannon . Dangerfield's jokes remain the biggest draw to any fan.
What's great about it: Rodney Dangerfield's jokes. For fans of Dangerfield.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Cronos [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1993]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1885/18856729_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Dark "Family Horror"
on June 30, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
From the director of 'The Devil's Backbone' and the Hellboy films comes this early film in 1993, Cronos,which sets in South America with a loving family consisted of grandparents and grandchild. The grandfather finds a magical device that grants its user immortality at a cost of being a vampire, it is used accidentially and wanted by a dying evil millionaire the grandfather sets not to have. More gorish than scary, the dark imagery is great. The Spanish-English speakings may annoy with subtitiles added.
What's great about it: Great movie to fans of 'Hellboy', 'Pans Labryinth'; gorish.
What's not so great: Unfamiliar actors. Spanish-English transition. Overpriced
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Blow Out [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1981]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1904/19044913_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
A movie to the senses.
on June 30, 2012
Posted by: Tigon
from California
A movie of sensation and political conspiracy, Travolta and Allen reteam since the late '70's 'Carrie' in contrasting characters set to save each other and reveal and unfolding political assassination in their prescence.
Additions of John Lithgow and Denis Franz are nostalgic early shots.
The movie in 1980's Philadelphia is a trip to watch and the movements are great. The ending may shock or disappoint, but fans of the listed actors and directors will enjoy. Movie with extras a bit overpriced.
Additions of John Lithgow and Denis Franz are nostalgic early shots.
The movie in 1980's Philadelphia is a trip to watch and the movements are great. The ending may shock or disappoint, but fans of the listed actors and directors will enjoy. Movie with extras a bit overpriced.
What's great about it: The actors, the extras. Good for fans of actors; film class.
What's not so great: Overpriced for 2 discs. May not attract younger audiences.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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