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![Hotel Transylvania 2 [Blu-ray/DVD] [Only @ Best Buy] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4746/4746201_sa.jpg)
Posted by: Jess
Bought the gift set and was excited about the Squishy Blobby Toy—thinking it would actually be something in consistency like a "stick hand" toy. Upon arriving & I held the toy in my hand, I was sadly disappointed. It wasn't more squishy than a dog's firm chew toy ...not so fun :/
On the other hand, Hotel Transylvania 2 is worth adding to any kid's or family movie collection. The movie is fun to watch!
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![Terminator: Genisys [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9042/9042066_sa.jpg)
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4
Throwbacks, Action, Humor & Special Effects...
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Jess
"The Mother of Dragons" (Emilia Clarke) makes her way into Terminator Genisys as Sarah Connor, brining with her a similar strength & initiative. "Jack McClane, Jr" (Jai Courtney) as Kyle Reese serves well alongside her. So, casting was good and performances were more than fair (though J.K. Simmons' character, Det. O'Brien, felt unnecessary and random).
Terminator Genisys plays off the premiss that the resistance and Skynet have sent their selected protector and terminator many more times since T1 & T2, in their battle to overcome the other for eternal dominance. The going back in time, time after again, has altered timelines. Yet, somehow just enough of the time differences are remembered—giving way for one final scenario and timeline to reach an end, where Skynet is no longer a threat to humanity. In retrospect, viewers may get lost in the time sequences but the logic is sound if you can follow it.
Genisys barrels through the middle of the franchise and makes it's place on the timeline just after T2: Judgement Day—storming in like the machines it portrays, terminating T3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Salvation as none existent. Unlike T1 & T2, Genisys squanders the likelihood of the Terminator series from moving forward with any other films. This, in essence, has brought the timeline/storyline to a final conclusion, where most likely fans had hoped that Genisys would have become the springboard for another film(s).
On the other hand, T3 is the weakest film of them all. So, the interposition by Genisys isn't as emotionally disruptive as it could otherwise be for fans. Nonetheless, it's probably not what hardcore fanboys would have wanted or expected. Then there's Terminator Salvation, which is so stylistically different from the first 3 films that it works just fine as an independent film on an alternate timeline.
Finally, Genisys brings the character twists between T1 & T2 (between protagonist & antagonist) full circle—and I'll leave it at that, as to not further spoil the movie ;-) The movie flows with humor, too …though one particular scene was reminiscent of an attempt to mimic a Guardians of the Galaxy segment, but was so completely out of character for the Terminator series that the attempted humor fell flat and awkward.
So, even though Terminator Genisys doesn't fully meet expectations, it does wrap up the series in a fairly decent manner. And if you're wondering if you have to watch T1 & T2 to follow Genisys, "no." The movie does a pretty good job to reference its origins through dialogue. But don't get me wrong, Genisys was still fun to watch with plenty of throwbacks, action, humor & special effects to entertain viewers.
My letter grade: B-
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![Inside Out [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8240/8240259_sa.jpg)
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5
Leaves you with so much to talk about...!
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Jess
The character's in INSIDE OUT that represent different emotions (Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, & Disgust) are cute and well personified in this Disney's Pixar film. The studio does indeed embark into newer territory for a kid's movie, telling a simple story of childhood challenges with all the complexities of adolescences. INSIDE OUT does a great job mapping out the interlacing characteristics of emotion, personality, & cerebral functions/memory. They go even further to masterfully balance that display with the dynamics of LIFE and the environment in which the main character, Riley, lives in — achieving a visualization that "life is delicate and complex. Each segment affects the others; each decision and experience rattles the pieces and can imperil the whole. [...] Riley is, in one sense, fighting a battle we know she will lose: the battle for Joy to rule all things forever. But in another sense, her destination — the moment at which the story is aching to arrive — is balance, even if it's a kind of balanced chaos" (Linda Holmes, WHY THE KEY CHARACTER IN 'INSIDE OUT' IS THE ONE WHO ISN'T THERE).
*On a side note (something perhaps NOT everyone may have picked up on is): INSIDE OUT, with all it's intricacy, also displays a navigation through gender identity and shows a normalcy for young children to exhibit both feminine & masculine characteristics growing up. The character's name, to start with (Riley) is gender neutral. However, the movie depicts Riley as a girl but whom also likes to play a prominently guy's sport of hockey. Riley's wardrobe reflects the same neutral disposition. We also see that the personified emotional characters are a 2:3 ratio — 2 male emotional characters (Anger & Fear) with 3 female emotional characters (Joy, Sadness, & Disgust). Whereas, the mother's emotional characters are all clearly depicted as female and the father's emotional characters are all clearly depicted as male. One could argue, Riley is the epitome of a progressive society toward gender equality, exploration & acceptance. But from a feminist point of view, the designation of gender-to-emotional characters-to-human characters (did you get that?) has a hegemonic masculinity overtone that stems from a domineering patriarchal society. All this to say (whether you agree or not), it's just another topic added to an already elaborate discussion about INSIDE OUT.
Phew!!! Now, is your brain ticking, twitching, itching and/or racing?! Well, I'll now wrap-up my review with... This movie packs in a lot within 1 hr 42 mins that can cause discussion among adult viewers to carry on for much longer—the film could even be used in adult education courses for students to write various papers from many points of views: psychology, science, child development, etc. With that said, this kid's movie may not really be one for all kid's to watch ...not because there's anything wrong w/it but rather they may loose focus to follow the storyline & end up confused about what it all means or what's going on ...just as the 2 yr old next to me in the theater blurted out to his mommy, "it's too long!" while only 10-15 minutes into the movie.
I'd recommend this for an audience of 4+ years old.
And my letter grade: A-
And my letter grade: A-
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Agents of the Office of Naval Intelligence investigate terrorist activity on a distant space colony in this release, which collects all five installments of the live-action webseries based on the hugely popular Halo video-game franchise.
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1
Nightfall Was A Downfall From Hopes & Expectations
on March 23, 2015
Posted by: Jess
I love sci-fi and like the Halo games but this movie was not a good reflection of the Halo series in style or essence. The cast hardly had any-to-no acting skills. The greatest tragedy of this movie was in the screen writing/the script! The dialogue was so cheesy it became distracting, they used a lot of cliches, scenarios were predicable or illogical (some went against itself) and the story was just drawn out. The trailers gave a false sense of hope and built up great expectations that were met with huge disappointments. I almost couldn't finish watching this movie, but I did.
My Best Buy number: 2118548351
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2010]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1182/1182032_sa.jpg)
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2
Decent Action But Mostly Cheesy Overall
on March 23, 2015
Posted by: Jess
The Prince of Persia game character has great entertainment value but Disney pretty much messed up it's attempt to turn the game into a great movie or for sub-subsequent titles to come. The action was decent but the the overall movie was cheesy: Jake Gyllenhaal should never again have or wear long hair as he did in this movie, many of the sets (even with their CGI surroundings) actually looked like sets in a studio warehouse (disassembling the believably of this story), and some of the special effects lacked the quality and luster to make this an excellent film. I would go as far as to say that The Prince of Persia movie is about as visually entertaining and portrays a quality similar to or less than Disney's John Carter.
My Best Buy number: 2118548351
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![Lara Croft: Tomb Raider [DVD] [2001]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2086/20865494_sa.jpg)
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5
Angelina Jolie Is Perfectly Casted As Lara Croft
on March 23, 2015
Posted by: Jess
The Tomb Raider games were one of my favorites growing up and this movie is a nice rendition of those. Angelina Jolie is perfectly casted as Lara Croft and brings forth the skills in performance (including doing her own stunts) and looks to pull-off the game based character for this movie.
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![Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life [DVD] [2003]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2086/20865485_sa.jpg)
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What can I say... Just not as good as the first but still entertaining.
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Get ready for a thrilling adventure with your favorite characters, Rayman, Murfy and Globox. That little 100-year nap they took allowed hoards of creepy, crawly, nightmarish creatures to take over the Glade of Dreams. It's up to you to defeat these evil villains, dragons, giant toads, sea monsters and more and save the Teensies from an awful fate. These monsters are the stuff of legends — do you have what it takes to be the hero who takes them down?In your quest to liberate the Glade of Dreams from the multiplying nightmares that have taken over the land, you'll experience adrenaline-pumping adventures, heart-pounding battles and skill-sharpening challenges. You must jump, run, punch and swing through every obstacle, while contending with the bosses in three dimensions — attacks may come from any angle, so you'll have to use everything you've got to achieve victory. Become a platforming hero by completing maps designed around music. You can jump to the beat of a drum, punch to the bass line and even zip-line during an epic guitar solo. Call up your friends, it's time to take the action into online or offline co-op that lets up to three of your buddies jump in and out of the action in more than 80 levels. Once you're ready to take a break from the action, check out the leaderboards to see how you rank. You won't want to take a break for long, though, since this engaging, action-packed game is sure to suck you back into the addicting, mystical world of Rayman Legends.
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This newest version of Rayman continues with adventure and fun. If you're one who wants to get 100% completion, then know that some segments are quite difficult to do that and move forward to the next hidden/bonus levels. So, be prepared to be challenged yet entertained for hours!
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Go back to where it all began in the Glade of Dreams. Rayman is hastily called upon by the Fairy Council to save the Glade from some "nefurrious" Darktoons, but with a little help from his best friend Globox and two crafty wizards, the Teensies, Rayman just may be able to live up to his title as a hero of light. Together, this group will need to embark on a hilarious quest to restore peace to their home before it vanishes completely.Rayman Origins features more than 100 characters, including many classic characters you already know, and 12 incredible worlds to explore. Enjoy more than 60 levels of 2D platforming gameplay as you try to collect and assemble pieces of the Glade's history to uncover the truth about Rayman's beginnings. Unlock new abilities as you progress through this exciting adventure, from swimming and diving to the sensational HairlyCopter. Play alone in the solo campaign or take advantage of the cutting-edge jump-in/jump-out co-op gameplay for up to four players. Your friends will be able to enter and leave the game at any time and play as Globox and the two Teensies.
Customer Rating
5
Loved Rayman on PS1 & 2. Now Love it on PS3!
on March 23, 2015
Posted by: Jess
If you grew up with Sony Playstation's Rayman series of games, then you'll love Origins!
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You've battled and defeated deadly monsters and villains from Greek mythology, including the God of War himself, as the powerful hero Kratos. You've sped through arenas and down roadways in the sickly sweet and deliciously deranged Sweet Tooth, leaving a path of destruction and chaos. You've crept through the night, undetected as you pilfer and thieve, as the sneaky burglar Sly Cooper, and you've mastered the art of rhyme as PaRappa the Rapper. Now it's time to put all these skills to the test, in a no-holds-barred free-for-all, and find out who will come out on top.Duke it out and find out who has what it takes to reign supreme in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. Choose from more than 20 of your favorite PlayStation characters, including Kratos, PaRappa the Rapper, Sly Cooper, Sweet Tooth and more, as you use their signature movies to defeat your opponents. Play in dynamic environments taken straight from the characters' worlds, and engage in interactive mash-ups with even more PlayStation characters. You can go head-to-head with your friends or complete in online tournaments to find out once and for all who is really the best. Will you be the All-Star?
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I love the Tekken games but when I received All-Stars Battle Royale for my birthday, I was skeptical whether I'd like it. But after 1 battle round with my brother, I loved it and found it ALMOST more fun than Tekken! ...almost :) The blend/mix of characters and battle grounds to choose from other based games (such as God of War, Metal Gear, Twisted Metal, Sly Cooper, Jack & Dexter, etc) is what makes All-Stars Battle Royale entertaining.
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