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- First reviewSeptember 6, 2007
- Last reviewJuly 5, 2015
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- First review commentSeptember 24, 2011
- Last review commentOctober 12, 2011
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![Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack [DVD] [2001]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6162/6162626_sa.jpg)
Three of the most fearsome Japanese movie monsters face off in this horror opus, which has been given a respectful presentation on DVD. Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack has been transferred to disc in letterboxed format in the widescreen aspect ratio of 2.35:1, which has also been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1, and viewers may choose between the original Japanese soundtrack and a dubbed version in English. Optional subtitles in English and French are also included. The film's theatrical trailer appears as a bonus.
Posted by: XAvenger
This is best thought of as a stand alone movie. It really does not fit into any other Godzilla continuity.
In this movie, a series of natural disasters heralds the reawakening of Godzilla after fifty years. The only thing that can stop Godzilla are three legendary guardians of Japan, namely Mothra, Baragon and King Ghidorah (Yes, King Ghidorah fights on the side of good this time!) The movie leads to an exciting battle with Godzilla on one side and the three guardians on the other that features a nice blend of CGI visuals and some well designed monster suits.
The story is interesting enough, but not developed as much as in some of the movies to follow, such as 'Tokyo S.O.S' and 'Godzilla against Mecha-Godzilla', but it makes for entertaining viewing. The beautiful Chiharu Niiyama does a good job as ace reporter Yuri Tachibana.
All in all, this is an entertaining, if unusual Godzilla movie.
What's great about it: Action and some nice visual effects
What's not so great: English dub
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Transformers: Dark of the Moon [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3247/3247045_sa.jpg)
Posted by: XAvenger
This is a great movie! Fast-paced and thrilling!
It all starts with an ancient Autobot ship crash landing on the Moon and then Sentinel Prime, Optimus Prime's predeccesor, is revived and reveals something that could turn the tide in the Autobot-Decepticon War. What follows is one of the most exciting action movies you're likely to see.
Dark of the Moon boasts tremendous visual effects and larger than life action. The movie is close to two and a half hours long, but it doesn't feel that long because the movie is so excting. The Transformers themselves look great. The Autobots and the Decpticons realy look like they are there and the transformations are all brilliantly executed. There's also some fantastic stunt work. If there was a catagory for Best Stunt Choreography, this movie would be a Prime contender for the Oscar.
The Blu-Ray transfer makes it look even better. All of the video is crystal clear and highly detailed. The sound is amazing and really gives you the feeling of being there. Another great High Defenition experience.
The only thing I don't like in this movie is the way Sam's character has developed. He has become whiny and unlikeable. If they make Transformers 4 (and I really hope they do) they should drop Sam from the movie.
All in all, Transformers: Dark of the Moon is a Prime movie. One of the most thrilling action movies I've ever seen.
What's great about it: Lots of action and great visuals
What's not so great: I'm really getting to dislike Sam
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Keep your important information private with this shredder that features a microcut system that cuts DVDs, CDs and paper down to an unreadable size.
Customer Rating
5
It gets the job done
on September 26, 2011
Posted by: XAvenger
Like so many other people, I am concerned about identity theft.
This device shreds paper into small pieces reducing confidential documents like credit card reciepts or bank statements, to confetti. This lets you eliminate documents with no worries about someone rooting through your garbage and getting confidential information.
It'll destroy CDs and DVDs as well, but I am not satisfied with how it shreds cards, but that's my only complaint. I use a pair of scissors for that.
The investment in this shredder is an investment in peace of mind. Highly recommended for home and office.
What's great about it: Secure document disposal
What's not so great: Doesn't shred cards as much as I'd like
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
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![Star Wars: The Complete Saga [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2550/2550164_sa.jpg)
This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut Star Wars franchise: Star Wars (aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back (aka Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), Return of the Jedi (aka Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Posted by: XAvenger
Spaeking as I long-time Star Wars fan, I was very excited when I first heard of this Blu-Ray set. I am very happy to say this Blu-Ray collection does not disappoint!
The picture and sound quality in all six movies are astounding. The visuals are all clear, sharply defined and have an amazing amount of detail. The sound quality, from the sound effects to John Williams' terrific score, gives you the feeling of being there (even without a surround sound set-up). This is the best these movies have ever looked or sounded. Not a trace of age or source material defects to be found anywhere!
The extras give some insight into the making of the movies. The feature I liked the best was the History Channel program 'Star Wars Tech', which talked about the possible science behind Star Wars. I also enjoyed watching the TV specials about the making of the original trilogy (although these are showing their age).
This set gives you the greatest sci-fi saga the silver screen has ever seen in its entirety and in magnificent High Defenition. If you own a Blu-ray player, then you already know you need this collection.
My advice for any Blu-Ray owner, buy this set and enjoy watching the movies.
May the Force be with you.
What's great about it: It's Star Wars, in High Defenition. That's all that really needs to be said.
What's not so great: Jar Jar, and the kid in Episode I
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisFrom a massive selection of motion gaming and stereoscopic 3D titles to high-definition movies and built-in Wi-Fi, it's time to overhaul your entertainment experience with the PlayStation 3 in this thrilling PlayStation Move bundle. Featuring a spacious 320GB hard drive, high-definition Blu-ray Disc player, PlayStation Move motion controller, a DualShock 3 wireless controller, Sports Champions game, PlayStation Network membership and more, this bundle will have you ready to head out for new horizons and amazing possibilities. Enjoy the immersive thrills of high-definition gaming and movies that burst off the screen in crystal-clear 1080p resolution, and download thousands of movies, TV shows, games, free demos and PS One classics from the PlayStation Network. The PlayStation 3's built-in Blu-ray Disc player and Wi-Fi capability expand your entertainment possibilities. Prepare to move from the couch to the heart of the action with PlayStation Move — the innovative, incredibly accurate motion-gaming experience for the PlayStation 3. The intuitive PlayStation Move motion controller and PlayStation Eye Camera combine to translate your every movement on your TV screen and immerse you in the gameplay like never before. Elevate your gaming and do so much more than ever before with this PlayStation 3 bundle.Test your athletic fortitude and really feel the rush it takes to climb to victory in Sports Champions. You control all of the action with your own movements using the PlayStation Move in this physically challenging competition. Pull back a powerful bow as you aim for a bull's-eye. Dive in headfirst and spike a volleyball across the net and into the sand to smash your competition. Whether you're striving for the prize in the Championship Cup or practicing your agility in frenetic sports-based challenges, one thing is clear: this is the ultimate sports course. Are you the ultimate champion?
Posted by: XAvenger
This is the best gaming console on the market by far!
The graphics are amazing, the Dualshock 3 controller is a brilliantly designed controller and works great, and the 320 GB hard drive gives you lots of space for all games and whatever else you might download from PSN.
Playstation Move is the best motion gaming set-up around. More accurate than the Wii and faster than Kinect.
The Blu-Ray function is outstanding. The PS3 is the best Blu-Ray player in it's price range and is even a better player than some of the more expensive units. If you want a Blu-Ray player, this one will serve you the best. It also works great as a CD and DVD player. Picture and sound quality is beyond reproach. The ultimate home media center!
For the best in home entertainment, PS3 can't be beat! Get one today and welcome to the High Defenition era!
What's great about it: Games, Blu-Ray, everything
What's not so great: Can't think of anything
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This card provides access to updated map information, including data on street and highway changes, new roads, points of interest and more and allows for up to 4 downloads per year.
Customer Rating
4
Better than buying the map updates one by one
on September 6, 2011
Posted by: XAvenger
With this card, you can download map updates for the life of the device for a one-time fee of $90 rather than the $75 for an individual update. This may sound more expensive in the short term, but it'll save you a lot of money in the long-term.
The only problem is it is a bear to get the maps installed. It takes forever to install the maps and longer to download. But you only have to do that once per year.
It's still better than buying multiple map updates over time.
What's great about it: Good investment
What's not so great: Takes forever to get it installed
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This Blu-Ray is great for anyone interested in Italy. Rudy Maxa takes the viewer on a tour of some of the scenic areas of Italy.
The Milan chapter gives you a look at cosmopolitan Milan and the stunning scenery of the Italian Alps and Lake Cuomo. It makes you long for a villa on Lake Cuomo!
The Genoa chpater takes you on a tour of some of the picturesque towns of the Italian Riviera.
Hill Towns of Tuscany and Umbria is a tour of towns where many of the old festivals and customs are alive and well. A nice off the beaten path tour.
Sicily gives you a look at this unique culture and even has a good look at the volcanic mountains that formed Sicily.
All four chapters give some insights on the histories and cultures of the areas as well as some useful travel tips to help make your trip to Italy more enjoyable. The Blu-Ray shows everything in stunning High Defenition, everything impagesharp and clearly defined, the next best thing to being there.
If it came with plane tickets to Italy and the deed to a villa on Lake Cuomo, this Blu-Ray would be perfect.
What's great about it: A great travel guide to Italy
What's not so great: Does not come with plane tickets to Italy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: XAvenger
Here's a great Blu-Ray for anyone interested in seeing Italy. Rudy Maxa, the host, takes you on a guided tour of Rome, Venice, Naples and Florence.
In Rome, we see some of the ruins of the Roman Empire and some of the beautiful fountains of Rome. This section also includes a look at the Vatican. We even get some tips on how to survive the traffic in Rome!
The Venice section showcase the canals and the magnificent architecture of this unique city. We even learn a thing or two about the Venetian tradition of masks. You get a good look at St. Mark's Square and even a look inside some of the stunning chriches in Venice.
Naples takes you to Pompeii and for a drive along the Amalfi coast for a look at some of the scenic towns along Italy's coast.
In Florence, we get a look inside some of the art museums for a glimpse at come of the great art of the Italian Renaissance as well as a look at the fantastic architecture of the city.
All four chapters include some insights on Italian history and even some travel tips to help you enjoy your trip to Italy. Tips such as how to find a good restaurant or even booking a gondola ride in Venice. The quality of the Blu-Ray is superb. This Blu-Ray shows you Italy in stunning High Defenition, to get a better view, you'd have to go to Italy!
Now if only this Blu-Ray included plane tickets to Italy.
What's great about it: A great travel guide to Italy
What's not so great: Does not come with plane tickets to Italy
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Position your GPS receiver for easy viewing in your vehicle with this friction mount.
Posted by: XAvenger
I'd recommend this over the suction cup mount that comes with the GPS unit. The suction cup mount falls off the windshield periodically, but this mount holds on to the dashboard and, rather than the weight of the GPS pulling down from a suction cup, it pushes down on to a sturdy base.
Easy to set up and easy to use.
What's great about it: Holds up pretty good
What's not so great: Does not come with the GPS unit
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. (Flash demo) When Clank is ensnared in a plot by the evil Dr. Nefarious, Ratchet must push himself to the limits to rescue his best friend. The longer this dynamic duo is separated, the greater the peril that threatens the universe. Embark on a journey through space and time as you take on the roles of both Ratchet and Clank and attempt to reunite the separated friends and, in doing so, discover the secrets that lie at the heart of their very existence.Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time thrusts you into a thrilling new Ratchet and Clank adventure that draws you into these compelling characters' origin stories and answers long-held fan questions. Explore exciting, nonlinear levels filled with hidden areas to discover, and take advantage of special "Time" abilities that lend whole new meaning to the concept of "past selves." Arm yourself with powerful new weapons ripe for customization, and enhance the excitement with a variety of brand-new gadgets, such as Hoverboots that help Ratchet reach new heights.
Posted by: XAvenger
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time is, simply put, one of the best action games ever made!
This game boasts a well developed story. In 'Crack in Time', time is in disarray all across the universe. Ratchet hooks up with an old soldier who knew Ratchet's father and hopes to use The Great Clock, a time controlling device to change history and undo a great disaster. Clank works to restore times balance and keep the universe together. Meanwhile Dr. Nefarious, the bad guy, seeks to use The Great Clock to conquer the universe. There are lots of twists and turns and lots of laughs along the way. All characters are engaging and brilliantly developed.
This may sound like the set up for an RPG, but Ratchet and Clank is an action game, and there is no shortage of action in this game. The gameplay is fast and the combat is exciting. Ratchet has a whole host of very cool weapons, my favorite is the Groovitron, which forces your enemies to dance to the beat. Clank has some time warping abilites, which come in very handy when solving this games many mind bending puzzles.
The graphics and sound are phenominal. All of the animations are fluid, the characters and backgrounds all have an amazing level of detail and the sound and music is a work of art. This game shows what the PS3 can do and looks stunning in HD.
This is one of the best 3D action platform games there is and one of the best games I have ever played! If you own a PS3, this game is an essential addition to your gaming collection.
Now I'm looking forward to Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One and I am hoping for a Ratchet and Clank HD Collection which would have the Ratchet and Clank games from PS2 upgraded to HD graphics.
For action gaming excellence, look no further than Ratchet and Clank!
What's great about it: Brilliant graphics and lots of action
What's not so great: A little on the short side
I would recommend this to a friend!
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This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut Star Wars franchise: Star Wars (aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back (aka Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), Return of the Jedi (aka Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Overall
3 out of 5
3 out of 5Bad disc - TWICE
By QuoteMe
from Los Angeles, CA
About an hour into Episode II, the disc freezes a bit and seems to skip. Returned to store for a hassle free exchange. The same problem with the new disc at the exact same spot!!!! Haven't had a chance to view all the other discs but what a disappiontment. Question is do I exchange again or simply ask for a refund???? Anyone else have similar problem?
XAvenger
I've had no problems
September 24, 2011
You might want to try sending the discs to 20th Century Fox for a replacement.
I've had no problems whatsoever with any of the movies. Of course, I've plyed them on my PS3.
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![X-Men: First Class [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2011]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/3209/3209231_sa.jpg)
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5Good Movie If You Don't Have A Sony or Samsung
By Enchanter
from Trenton, MI
Lots of talk with the First Class movie not working with Sony. It would not work with my Sony BDP S350. Which is NOT 3D. I had to disable the internet connection "Do not allow disc to access internet" or some such. Then I had to delete the data file the Xmen movie had already installed when I tried to watch it the first time. This isn't easy either as it normally doesn't display the stored data in the setup menu. I had to do this by inserting an invalid disc. In this case the digital copy. Then I got the menu to delete the First Class data file. What a pain, I'm watching this now and it BETTER be good, lol. If your not up to this then get the DVD. Hope this helps someone.
XAvenger
October 12, 2011
I have had no problems with watching the Blu-Ray on my PS3 (a Sony player). You may want to update your firmware
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This extensive release includes all six films in the science fiction juggernaut Star Wars franchise: Star Wars (aka Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope), The Empire Strikes Back (aka Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), Return of the Jedi (aka Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
Overall4 out of 5
4 out of 5Good value for the money. One BRD issue.
By burrisd
from Fredericksburg, VA
As a Star Wars fan I find this a good value for the money. I have a problem with the blu-ray discs, which is in no way a fault of Best Buy. Every single disc seems to enter a pause mode during the movie and then speeds up without audio. I have to stop playing the disc and restart it again. This happens regardless of which blu-ray player I use. Other than that, I would recommend this product.
XAvenger
October 12, 2011
I've had no problems with any of the Blu-Ray discs. I've been playing them on my PS3.
Your firmware may need to be updated.
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