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Supernatural: The Complete Ninth Season [6 Discs]
Supernatural: The Complete Ninth Season [6 Discs]
Season 9 of the supernatural series begins with the fallout from heaven's angels descending to earth. Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) suddenly find themselves living in a world that is now inhabited by thousands of powerful, angelic beings, some of whom want them dead. The brothers then embark on a journey to reopen the gates of heaven. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) struggles to survive without his powers and embarks on living as a human; Crowley (Mark Sheppard), the King of Hell, is kidnapped by Dean in order to find demons on earth; and Abaddon (Alaina Huffman), the Knight of Hell, reappears with plans to take over hell once and for all.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Not the best but still enjoyable
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
Ahh - could it be that Supernatural is finally going down hill and has truly jumped the shark? Granted, this season is by far the least in quality compared to the other seasons, but it is still enjoyable. It starts out well, gets slow in the middle (and a bit off track), but picks up again with a nice season finale. The season gives you a bit of a different perspective on Dean and Sam - in a way they almost switch roles, with Sam being more of the tough guy and Dean more of an emotional character. If you like the character Bobby, his presence in this season seems a bit more robust than in others. Overall, worth watching, but it will make you long a bit for previous seasons intensity and creativity. All in all, still a great watch and hopefully season 7 will bring us more quality with the Winchester boys.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
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Robocop [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
Robocop [2 Discs] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
 
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3 out of 5
3
The original was better
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I wouldn't say that it has a better story than the original Robocop. This is not a bad movie, but the original had a lot more drama...you felt for the character, the plot was developed properly and over time...this movie fell flat into the action movie category. Apparently a good story was too much to ask for so they substituted with polished special effects and the like. This Robocop doesn't walk like the Robocop of my childhood walked....the original Robocop had all the great one liners, and what the quirkiness of the "commercials" added to the original was lost and poorly imitated by Samuel Jackson (on a side note...Sam used to be great, it's like he and Nick Cage are suffering from the same problem). If you thought the original Robocop wasn't fast paced, didn't look good enough, or the story was too much for you to follow this is your movie. I watched them back to back and the original is superior. As a stand alone movie this is about as good as Thor...you get the feeling they spent a lot of money to impress 15-18 year old boys!!
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Transformers: Age of Extinction [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
Transformers: Age of Extinction [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
 
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3 out of 5
3
Looks good. That's all.
on December 20, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I'm certainly not bashing Age of Extinction, but it is hard to ignore its obvious downfalls. I have been a fan of the three previous movies for three reasons: 1) they are visually impressive, 2) they are fast-paced, and 3) they are often humorous. Age of Extinction does a fine job in each of these categories. That being said, it struggles in literally every other category.
I must admit that I was pleased to hear Mark Wahlberg would replace Shia Labeouf. Don't get me wrong, I thought Labeouf did an excellent job in the first three movies, but I was ready for a change. Though Wahlberg is a fantastic performer, his character can only be as good as his script. Unfortunately, the character scripts are not one of the strong points of Age of Extinction. Cheesy dialog is persistent throughout the movie.
The quality of the script and story often go hand-in-hand. Which is certainly the case in this film. Okay, so none of the Transformers movies have impressive story lines, but Age of Extinction is noticeably worse than its predecessors. It seems like they have run out of ideas. No matter how many Decepticons the Autobots kill, they always regenerate in significant numbers. It will be interesting to see how Michael Bay approaches the next two films.
For Michael Bay, a smoking hot actress is a necessity in every Transformers movie. In this case it is Nicola Peltz. Though attractive, she is depicted as a 17-year-old girl. I realize that she isn't actually 17, but I still found it a little weird. Apart from that factor, her acting is okay. I personally thought her performance in Bates Motel was much better. But again, this is partially due to the poor writing.
As I mentioned, the flaws are obvious and shouldn't be surprising if you've seen the previous three movies. The quality of the CGI should not surprise you either. I have always been amazed by the complexity of the Transformers, and Age of Extinction certainly displays this in all of its magnificence. Some may disagree, but I find the CGI in Transformers more impressive than that of Avatar. Every single action scene is filled with great cinematography, impressive explosions, awing destruction, and extreme complexity. You will certainly be impressed.
If you are looking for a visually spectacular action-packed movie, Age of Extinction is one to seriously consider. Just keep in mind that it is not likely to exceed your expectations in all areas.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Evil Within Standard Edition - Xbox 360
The Evil Within Standard Edition - Xbox 360
Detective Sebastian Castellanos thinks he's investigating a routine mass murder — if such a thing can be routine — but little does he know, he's walking into a cruel and twisted trap that will lead to nothing but horror. In a terrifying chain of events, he witnesses hideous monsters slaughter his fellow officers, moments before he is ambushed and knocked unconscious. Filled with terror and trepidation, he awakens to find himself in a deranged world where horrific creatures wander among the dead. Fighting a mysterious and powerful force, Castellanos must do whatever it takes to survive — even if it means using the diabolical devices of the monsters against it. Do you have what it takes to fight back the anxiety and tension and unravel what's behind this evil force? Will you discover The Evil Within?Don the role of Detective Castellanos, trapped in a horrific and warped world and forced on a frightening journey. Face unthinkable terrors and cruel traps as you struggle to survive with what limited resources you have. This mysterious world won't make it easy on you — everything from corridors, walls and doors to entire buildings change in real time, ensnaring you in a reality full of unknown threats. Only you have the power to break free from the warped machinations that can exist only in nightmares. An intricately woven storyline is combined with cutting-edge lighting and animation techniques, made possible by a customized version of the id Tech 5 engine, for a thrilling experience that challenges you to defeat insurmountable terror. Directed by the father of survival horror, Shinji Mikami, The Evil Within tests your courage by taking you on a journey full of heightened tension and unspeakable horror.
 
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3 out of 5
3
Does not live up to expectations
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I was a big fan of all the Resident Evil games from years ago. Hearing that this game was created by the mastermind behind those games and seeing all the hype online about Evil Within made it a "must preorder" game for me. I couldn't wait to get it open and start playing. Therein lies the first problem. It has to be installed. I think it requires like 7 Gbs of memory so I had to clear some space and it takes forever to download. It took at least an hour honestly. I was so bummed about having to wait. So finally after it's downloaded and I think I can play. I started the game and the first cutscene comes up. The graphics are very washed out and grainy. I know, old school purists will say that it is supposed to look that way. It supposedly adds to the overall feel of the game. Maybe it does for some people but it just looked like really old, bad graphics to me. Then, when the actual game play starts, the movement and weapons usage are slow and clunky. You get to upgrade the speed of the weapon performance as you progress through the game but they never really get fast. The "nightmare world" that you descend into as you are trying to figure out what's happening is, in my opinion, eerily similar to some of the stuff I've seen in Silent Hill games. You have the creepy asylum/hospital and the weird zombielike creatures with an occasional really big baddy that takes longer to kill. You fall into vats of blood and human body parts. The graphics don't improve in any part of the game and overall I just found it to be slow paced and kind of boring after a while. There's nothing new here and certainly nothing terrifying. If you're looking for a really kick butt horror survival game, pick up Alien Isolation instead. For the same price, you get much better graphics and something really new and different.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow [Blu-ray] [2014]
Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow [Blu-ray] [2014]
 
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5 out of 5
5
Great movie! Going to be a classic
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
This going to be a classic. It has everything you want in a movie: action galore; humor; great acting; a little romance; wonderful direction and production values second to none. Despite horrible marketing of this great and very watchable movie, it is still going to be a solid success around the world. In the US, it will be another 100 million dollar movie to add to Tom Cruise's string of 100 million dollar box office winners. The script is topnotch. You live the same day with the character over and over. The character grows a little each day until he finally becomes able to see what he needs to be and what needs to be done to save the world from the alien invasion. Enough can't be said for how well this picture is crafted. It never misses a beat; and the leads Cruise and Blunt make you believe the story. Yet, the thing I appreciated most is that the humor is intrinsic to the story and not forced or artificial the way some movies use non-essential bantering humor. My hat is off to the cast, script writer and the director. It is the kind of movie you'll watch over and over because it is just that good.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
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Grimm: Season Two [5 Discs] [Blu-ray]
Grimm: Season Two [5 Discs] [Blu-ray]
No longer denying his heritage as a Grimm, Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt pursues strange crimes that appear to be related to creatures of mythology and folklore. With partner Hank and Wesen confidants Monroe and Rosalee at his side, Nick comes face to face with an ancient, royal bloodline connected to Captain Renard. If that weren't enough, he also engages in a battle to keep from losing the love of his life.
 
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4 out of 5
4
Nice show, but not the best
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I am not a fan of TV series, just don't see the point, and I typically filter them out of my Amazon/Netflix/iTunes subscriptions. But I happen to live where Grimm is filmed, and they did several episodes in/around my office using coworkers as extras...which sparked my curiosity.
When one season popped up on Amazon Prime, I tried the opener just to see what it was all about. Then I watched another...and by the end of the day I'd gone through the entire season and purchased the next. This stuff's like peanuts--you get hooked on the whole alternate world with fairytale creatures in disguise bit, and a lot of the fun is seeing what other critters the writers can dream up.
Incredible storylines? Not really--they alternate between obvious and really straining credulity (although given the subject matter I'm not sure any fan would really care). But the cast is skilled and likeable, especially the supporting roles, the makeup and special effects very inventive, it's in a city that may have invented weird so it fits right in, and I find myself downtown, looking for that little herb shop.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
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Maleficent [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
Maleficent [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2014]
 
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4 out of 5
4
Maleficient is great!
on December 19, 2014
Posted by: CasualBestBuyShopper
I loved "Maleficent." Angelina Jolie is absolutely riveting throughout, in scenes that range from deep poignancy to high camp. I loved the unexpected touches of humor, like baby Aurora's reaction to the fierce Maleficent, and Maleficent's cavalier zapping of Diaval, her right-hand man/raven/dog/spy who serves her reluctantly but well. The strong narration, delivered with warmth and clarity by Janet McTeer, provides a wonderful intro and closing to this new feminist fairy tale.
The Oscar-worthy musical score by James Newton Howard enhances every scene. The maestro made great use of every section and instrument of a 130-piece orchestra. The beautiful lilting voices of the Trinity Boys and London Voices Choirs add an ethereal air to the fantasy.
"Maleficent" is a powerful moral tale with a wronged, vengeful but ultimately noble heroine who heals herself in the process of bringing two warring kingdoms together. Hats off to Jolie, who poured millions of her own into the production, and to Disney for releasing this daring feminist follow-up to the girl-friendly "Frozen." I think it's important for girls and boys, men and women to see active, conflicted and capable female characters in the movies. It breaks long-held stereotypes. It acknowledges women as central characters in the human drama. It underlines our common humanity and enriches our world in the same way that Maleficent liberates hers.
My Best Buy number: 0568039368
I would recommend this to a friend!
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