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- First reviewDecember 19, 2014
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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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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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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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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
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