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Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Perfect
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
G.D really is nearly perfect. I never tire of it. At the same time I think most people miss the point. (By the way, I've NOT seen the Special Edition.)
I'm facinated each time watching the totally self centered Bill Murray caught in this marvelous time paradox, living the same day over and over. He goes through differing stages: fear and confusion; euphoria, when he realizes he can do ANYTHING without consequence; despair, when he realizes that life is meaningless if one pursues selfish pleasures without goals; and finally a peaceful self actualization when he dedicates himself toward self improvement and the humanitarian goals his situation gives him the opportunity to pursue.
It gives one pause to consider what each of US would do in a similar circumstance.
Oh, it's really funny, too.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This release brings together all 23 episodes from the debut season of Person of Interest, a crime thriller starring Michael Emerson and Jim Caviezel as a crime-fighting dup who sift through hours of intelligence to recognize people who are likely to commit violent crimes.
 
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5 out of 5
5
Excellent action-mystery series
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Superb new mystery and action series. Great writing, acting, directing. Great work by producer J. J. Abrams and writer Jonathan Nolan (brother of writer/director Christopher Nolan). Easily some of the best television currently on the air anywhere. The vast majority of television is dreck. Person of Interest so far isn't.
Several interesting themes: government monitoring of pretty much everyone and everything nearly everywhere. Computerized analysis of behavior, background, etc., i.e. automated profiling of people. Strong big brother theme which is perhaps within the realm of possibility. A wandering samurai in a big city in the form of a former CIA case officer / special forces solider, though it's not clear how much the CIA military types typically work on HUMINT (human intelligence) and develop spies, so that may be a little off.
I would classify this as science fiction / mystery / action / thriller. It manages to cover multiple genres well which is a rare thing indeed.
There's definitely a very strong action dimension since the hero finds the need to engage in armed and unarmed combat pretty frequently. It's well-presented, super-violent and at the same time not really glorified, which again is unusual. The presentation of instantaneous force is perhaps most like the samurai genre in a definite Eastern zen-like feel, but with hands and modern weapons instead of swords.
The premise and plotting are unusually strong. I'll leave it to other reviews to describe those. I'm definitely interesting in buying these on DVD.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This release compiles the first four films in the highly-successful Terminator series - Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, and Terminator Salvation.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Great collection at a great price
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
If you love the Terminator series and have yet to get them in High Def then this collection is certainly for you. The picture quality is excellent. These films have never looked better.
Some reviewers have reported issues with the T2 disc not playing. I'm using a ps3 and the disc did take a very long time to load, but it didn't eventually load and the two versions of the movie and the extras on the disc all played fine.
The only drawback to this budget version of the collection is that it doesn't include much in the way of extras, but if you're like me and are mostly interested in the movies themselves then you'll find this collection to offer all that you need.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This collection of four movies based on the works of novelist Tom Clancy includes The Hunt for Red October, Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, and The Sum of All Fears.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Espionage, not superspy
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Tom Clancy's CIA operative Jack Ryan headlined six novels and, in 1989, was first personified by Alec Baldwin in the submarine chasing thriller The Hunt For Red October, which also starred Sean Connery. With the success of that film, plans were put forward to film the remaining Jack Ryan stories as a "James Bond for the 1990s" (the Bond films being "off air" due to legal wrangling at the time) and Philip Noyce immediately began directorial duties on Patriot Games. Alec Baldwin priced himself out of continuing as Ryan, so Harrison Ford was brought in to spearhead the projected franchise. With its IRA storyline, Patriot Games was controversial but successful. The 1995 follow up, A Clear and Present Danger, did not manage the same appeal and Ford retired from the role, much to Tom Clancy's relief as he felt Ford to be too old anyway.
Eight years later, Ben Affleck debuted as a younger Ryan in The Sum of All Fears, but hopes that this would reboot the Jack Ryan franchise proved fruitless. Plans to film the remaining novels have remained in the ideas department, though there are whisperings of a new movie featuring a new actor in the role. Here is hoping.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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For decades, the characters of the Super Mario Bros. franchise have been loved by fans. Their quirky abilities, hilarious backstory and unusual worlds have endeared players, solidifying a place in the annals of video game history forever. So it only makes sense that the Super Mario Bros. legacy should burst into life in 3D with the power of next-generation consoles. Experience the first multiplayer 3D Mario game for the Nintendo Wii U console and dive back into the familiar world with the characters you love, but with an array of new features and added twists.Invite your friends over to work together in the Super Mario Bros. universe or compete for the crown alone. Play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach or Toad, and utilize each character's unique abilities and play styles that help you get ahead. Princess Peach, of course, gracefully glides over gaps, while Luigi brings back his trademark extra-high jump. Keep your enemies guessing with the new cat transformation that lets you run on all fours, pounce on foes, attack in midair and use your claws to scamper up walls and goal poles. Each aspect of the colorful 3D environments will have you feeling a combination of nostalgia and excitement, while new obstacles and contraptions, like transparent pipes and vertical conveyor belts, add new puzzle elements to keep you on the edge of your seat. Harness the power of the Wii U GamePad controller's touch screen to search for hidden blocks and freeze enemies in place. Get ready to enjoy the success of a classic in a totally new and thrilling way.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Incredibly fun
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I bought a Wii U for Mario Kart a few weeks before its release. I knew that Super Mario 3D World would be a fun game, so I picked it up. I've never *really* enjoyed Mario games, but I picked them up anyway because they weren't bad games by any means—just not my cup of tea. I don't know if I aged or what, but when I started playing Super Mario 3D World, I couldn't put it down. Its a beautiful game to boot, probably one of the prettiest I'd seen.
Also, color me surprised by the multiplayer and how fun it is—its actually more fun than single player I think. Its really great being able to sit down with my girlfriend or with a group of friends and play a really fun game together—not for kills or trophies, but just to have fun in each others' company.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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When Gotham's Caped Crusader clears the city's streets of the criminal collateral, the gritty Arkham Asylum grows a little more crowded. Here in Gotham's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane, dangerous figures from Batman's past reside, biding their time. And when Batman becomes trapped inside the walls of Arkham, the Joker and a host of other notorious villains aren't about to let him escape without a fight for his life.Batman: Arkham Asylum takes you inside the sinister confines of Arkham and gives you free rein to explore the infamous island for the first time. Assume the role of Batman, relying on your wits, strength and arsenal of gadgets to foil a demented scheme cooked up by the Joker. Cling to the shadows, employing the utmost stealth to help you hunt down Gotham's most notorious villains without being seen. The Game of the Year Edition features four extra challenge maps not included with the original release. An innovative new technology lets you explore the feared hospital and fight Gotham's greatest villains in 3D. Face off against an array of enemies, including Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc, and do your best to unlock the secrets that shadow Arkham — before you become the next victim.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Pretty good
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Just got this game and as one that was not familiar with this game when it originally came out, I wasnt sure what to expect. I read the good reviews and hoped for the best. I will say that so far I am pleased, it seems like a fun action game with good story elements. I will say though on medium level at least in the beginning stages, it seems a bit easy, but I havent gotten far into the game so I am not sure whether that level will amp up the further I go into the game. It is definately worth the price at 16.00 bucks though for all the bonus stuff with it, if you are like me and have never bought the original when it first appeared.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Living with the constant fear of the plague may now seem like a pleasant memory to Isaac Clarke compared to his current reality — fear compounded by the ceaseless terror of the frozen planet Tau Volantis. Teaming up with merciless soldier John Carver may be his only chance of surviving the dangerous planet and the even deadlier evolved enemies that await him there. Stranded on this barren world, he must face an unending stream of lethal enemies, horrifying avalanches, treacherous ice climbs and the brutal elements of the violent wilderness in order to solve the mysteries of the past and find the solution to the Necromorph plague — a solution that is mankind's last hope.Plunge into the frozen world of Dead Space 3 as Isaac Clarke, and use your courage, intelligence and skill to navigate the challenges that lurk around every corner. Explore underworld cities, engage in side missions and put Isaac's engineering skills to the ultimate test in order to build the weapons needed to survive. The weight of human survival rests on your shoulders, but you can enlist the help of your friends with the game's new drop-in and drop-out co-op gameplay. On the terrifying planet of Tau Volantis, you may need all the help you can get.
 
Customer Rating
3 out of 5
3
Not very scary
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
As a big fan of the original Dead Space and someone who liked Dead Space 2 (but not as much as the first), I am sad to say the game does not follow in the foot steps of its predecessors. The game isn't bad, but it doesn't live up to the promises of horror that the first entry or even the second one had. It has a lack of tone and atmosphere that made the series so scary, and the game is taking the Resident Evil route of cramming in as much action in as possible. It's a sham too since I really enjoyed Dead Space 1&2, and even Extraction. I bought this games for $10 so I don't feel like I've lost anything, but if you are looking for something scary and more akin to the original, I suggest staying away from this entry in order to preserve your feelings about the franchise.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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It is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established a lawless pirate republic. Among these outlaws is a fearsome young captain named Edward Kenway. His exploits earn the respect of pirate legends like Blackbeard, but draw him into an ancient war that may destroy everything the pirates have built.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Culmination of Assassin's Creed
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Great, great game, one of the best of the year and probably the best of the AC series. For those who have been following from the beginning, each game has gotten a lot right while leaving a lot to be desired. AC1 with the repetitive nature, AC2 improved the combat and the story but occasionally got a bit thin around the edges. AC3 was a 5 hour game in a 60 hour package.
AC4 has finally figured out the series and what it can be. The story is good (though not the best of the series). The combat is tight and varied. Ship battles are intense and unbelievably cool, far superior to Sid Meier's Pirates (the only recent pirate game worth mentioning). Best yet there is a lot to do and none of it feels like filler. It is a more open and living world like recent GTA games in opposition traffic cone style citizenry of past AC games.
Overall it is an excellent game and you'll have fun just pirating around without even bothering with the main story. But this is the best AC yet and has to give everyone hope after the AC3 letdown.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Corsair Memory is specifically designed for rock-solid stability in demanding applications. Data lines are carefully engineered for noise immunity; clock lines are optimized for minimum skew. All modules use JEDEC-compliant six-layer. Experience a performance boost with this Corsair Vengeance 16GB 1.6GHz DDR3 SoDIMM laptop memory kit that features two 8GB modules to enhance speed and stability in laptops with 2nd Gen Intel® Core™ i5 or i7 processors.
 
Customer Rating
5 out of 5
5
Excellent - reliable!
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Corsair has always been one of my go-to's for memory, and so far they've never let me down, this product included. I just purchased a Lenovo ThinkPad T430. The machine defaults with 4GB of RAM, and in order to upgrade to 16GB from Lenovo was over $800, which is obviously a huge profit center for them. So I ordered it with the default 4GB of RAM, and then ordered this Corsair kit for $120. It's a great deal. This is full speed 1600mhz DDR3. Mine was a perfectly matched set, the serial numbers were 1 apart so you know they were made at the same time and share the same nuances that will allow them to work well in Dual Channel. I've run multiple memory tests and stress tests on the machine overall and had absolutely zero problems. Having 16GB on my new laptop is really quite astounding, paired with a Core i7 and I'm able to run virtual machines effortlessly with no concern for memory.
One little caveat for ThinkPad users, and this has absolutely nothing to do with the memory but I thought worth mentioning: If you're replacing both modules on a ThinkPad, one of them is under the keyboard, while the other is exposed through a hatch on the underside. It's not difficult to replace but should be done with care, be sure to follow the Lenovo service manual so you know which parts to remove in what order to gain access to the DIMM slot.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Store and protect everything from cherished photos and videos to sensitive work files with the Cruzer Glide USB Flash Drive. The drive comes with SanDisk SecureAccess software, which lets you password-protect and secure files you want to keep private while permitting access to files you want to share. The compact drive features a red slider that glides shut to shield the USB connector. SanDisk products are constructed to the highest standards and rigorously tested. You can be confident in the outstanding quality, performance and reliability of every SanDisk product.
 
Customer Rating
4 out of 5
4
Solid, tons of storage, good price
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I bought this last week for roughly fifty cents a gig, and even after that special it's still pretty inexpensive for what you're getting.
Body: solid, with the little slide button on the top to jut the USB fitting in and out of the body. In my opinion this is better than the caps because everyone loses the caps eventually and the USB fitting just hangs out exposed getting beat up.
Attachment point: it has a decent little key ring (or lanyard) attachment point which for 64gb worth of data you might want to consider.
Transfer speed: quick. I'm using this primarily for backing up native images in high resolution so it's not critical that I get blazing speeds, but I also don't want to hang around watching the transfer bar go across. This drive performs fast enough for me; it seems on par with every other higher-end USB drive I've come across.
Bottom line: I'm using this thumb drive as a off-computer storage when doing remote trips in far away places. There are a lot of photos taken which get cleaned off the SD card every day and loaded onto my laptop. This 64gb drives gives me a quick way to make a separate physical back up. Why not just use the cloud? Well, in a lot of "out there" locations there simply is no Internet access and even if you can find a cafe, there are better things to do in paradise than wait around for two hours as gig after gig of data transfers.
That's my use, it works great, and if you have a high storage need capacity I'm sure you'll find the same results.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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