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![Gone in 60 Seconds [Director's Cut] [DVD] [2000]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7183/7183923_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Great movie
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
I have seen this movie at least 50 times and it is still great every time I watch it. Great for people that like cars.
Action packed and great laughs.
Action packed and great laughs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Smokin' Aces [WS] [DVD] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8306/8306852_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Good
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
Not the film that is was advertised as but still a good movie. I wish it would have had a little more action.
And if you can pick this one for $6.99 it's a great deal. I paid $20 and still rated it a 4/5.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
I wish it would have been a controller that lit up. It's really hard to see the buttons in the dark. Overall it gets the job done
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Planet Earth: The Complete Collection [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8289/8289951_sa.jpg)
This release contains the entire run of the BBC series Planet Earth, which was shot on revolutionary high-definition cameras over the course of five years, and utilized 40 cameramen in 200 locations. From the highest mountain peaks to the deepest river floors, Planet Earth sets out to capture on camera the most elusive creatures every known to humankind.
Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
For the price and the amount of still you get, it is well worth the price. The show is amazing. Great to show off Blu-ray and/or you HD tv.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![28 Weeks Later [Blu-ray] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8588/8588771_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Great film
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
Great film. Not as good as the first one but still really good. The video and audio for this film are amazing. Highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds: Live at Radio City Music Hall [Blu-ray] [2008]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/d35f21a2-d8c1-425f-8df8-8bf1202d3d62.jpg)
Posted by: monkey
One of the best Blu-ray discs of 2007.
Great audio and video. I bought this knowing it was a great disc and wasn't dispointed. I love Dave Matthews even more. I have bought 2 of his CD's after listening and seeing this.
What's great about it: HD Video, and Audio
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about Mass Effect. (Flash demo) Every 50,000 years, ancient machines swoop down and send the galaxy spinning into a continual cycle of extinction. Careful not to leave behind any evidence of their existence, these merciless machines have fooled everyone into thinking this deadly process is just a legendary hoax, but you know the truth. The most important struggle the galaxy has ever seen now needs your help. Join the fight against an alien onslaught and save the future of the universe.Take on the role of Commander Shepard of the SS Normandy and lead your elite recon squad in intense, real-time combat across a galaxy on the brink of turmoil and despair. Assume responsibility for the lives of your team members, whom you must rely on to stop the swarms of hostile alien enemies. The characters you control communicate via branching dialogue and display emotions through various facial expressions. This is an RPG that really thrusts you into the action. Choose your squad, weapons, skills and abilities, and customize your vehicles, armor and appearance. Most of all, harden your heart to face an enemy that lacks even an ounce of mercy.
Customer Rating
4
Great Game
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
This game is amazing. I think it should have won Game of the Year. The story is great. Graphics really push the Xbox 360 system. You really care for the characters at the end of the game, which any game should do- mainly RPGs.
If you liked Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic I or II this is a much buy.
If you liked Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic I or II this is a much buy.
There are a few parts in the game where I got lost or was confused about the story line but with a little help from searching on google-I found the way.
I normally don't play RPGs but this game sparked my interest with all the great reviews and I picked it up and loved almost every minute of it.
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
I'm looking forward to Parts 2 and 3.
What's great about it: Story, Graphics, Gameplay
What's not so great: Sometimes confusing storyline
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Sunshine [Blu-ray] [2007]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8635/8635257_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Simply, Amazing
on December 26, 2007
Posted by: monkey
Most underrated film of 2007. And potentially the best Blu-ray disc of 2008.
Ground breaking director Danny Boyle has done it again with sci-fi action-adventure film "Sunshine." It is something you have never seen before. The film takes place in 2057. The sun is dying and mankind faces extinction. The Earth's last hope lies in the hands of the crew on Icarus II. Attempting to fly to the sun and launch a massive nuclear weapon into it to ignite the fading star. Out of the radio contact with Earth, the mission begins to unravel and they find themselves fighting for their lives and the future of us all.
Fans of other Danny Boyle's films will not be disappointed. His fantastic films include; 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Transpotting, The Beach and Shallow Grave. The films delivers in every aspect. Unfortunately, the advertising campaign wasn't very strong for this round of Danny Boyle's film. And "Sunshine" only played in about 4000 screens. I luckily, found this on playing in a theatre near me when it was released in July 2007 and fell in love with it.
Overall "Sunshine" was a great, great, sci-fi film that would be shown to anyone who enjoys a good movie. I wish the advertising campaign would have been better because this is one film that should not be missed.
Fans of other Danny Boyle's films will not be disappointed. His fantastic films include; 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, Transpotting, The Beach and Shallow Grave. The films delivers in every aspect. Unfortunately, the advertising campaign wasn't very strong for this round of Danny Boyle's film. And "Sunshine" only played in about 4000 screens. I luckily, found this on playing in a theatre near me when it was released in July 2007 and fell in love with it.
Overall "Sunshine" was a great, great, sci-fi film that would be shown to anyone who enjoys a good movie. I wish the advertising campaign would have been better because this is one film that should not be missed.
Film itself: *****
"Sunshine" uses a 1080p/AVC MPEG-4 which is a great choice for the Fox Classic. This film has great visuals, mainly scenes in outer space. Without giving too much away, the last 20 minutes of the film are amazingly done and the visuals should be nominated for an Academy Award. The transfer to Blu-ray is very well done. When I saw it in the theatre, I was worried about some of the segments of the film because they are darker and could cause the screen to be grainy. But Fox pulled through and did a great job in transferring all the great visuals that I saw in July onto my HD TV at home.
Video: *****
"Sunshine" uses English DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 Surround (48kHz/24-bit) audio format. It is an excellent choice and again, Fox pulled through. The audio on this film alone is Oscar worthy. The films soundtrack, soon to be released, is done by John Murphy in an amazing way. Each scene in this film is memorable with the help to John Murphy's soundtrack (OST). The Blu-ray transfer is great. The disc also features French Dolby Digital 5.1 and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound which are a little disappointing but didn't affect the overall outcome of the disc. I would have liked to see the same DTS-HD Lossless Master Audio 5.1 in the French and Spanish languages. But overall, the audio delivers past my expectations and I still plan on purchasing the "Sunshine" OST when it is released.
Audio: *****
"Sunshine" features a new Profile, called Profile 1.1 which is newly released in 2008. The Profile 1.1 allows you to view the film in PiP. The smaller screen being the director commentaries and the main screen being the actual movie. The PiP option allows you to switch back and forth between the screens without pausing the movie. Fortunately, Sony updated their PlayStation 3 to enable this option a few weeks ago. It works beyond imaginable and I really think that this will leave HD-DVD in the dust.
The Blu-ray disc also features an Audio commentary with the Director Danny Boyle which is above par. 21 Video Diaries, all with the Director Introduction. 12 Deleted Scenes and an alternate ending. Two short films: "Dad's Dead," and "Mole Hills" which are mediocre. And the theatrical trailer.
The High Definition Exclusive content on this disc are probably the best I have seen on a Blu-ray disc yet. The "Enhanced Viewing Mode" which in the picture-in-picture video commentary are well worth the Blu-ray disc purchase alone (Profile 1.1). It also features a "Surround Sound Mixer" which you can take audio from the movie and listen to it by itself, or take your favorite parts and put them together. A subtitle trivia track, which is loaded will tons and tons of information about the movie, production, and actors. And a search content index. These are probably the best HD and extra conent features that I have seen on a Blu-ray disc and are well worth the price.
The Blu-ray disc also features an Audio commentary with the Director Danny Boyle which is above par. 21 Video Diaries, all with the Director Introduction. 12 Deleted Scenes and an alternate ending. Two short films: "Dad's Dead," and "Mole Hills" which are mediocre. And the theatrical trailer.
The High Definition Exclusive content on this disc are probably the best I have seen on a Blu-ray disc yet. The "Enhanced Viewing Mode" which in the picture-in-picture video commentary are well worth the Blu-ray disc purchase alone (Profile 1.1). It also features a "Surround Sound Mixer" which you can take audio from the movie and listen to it by itself, or take your favorite parts and put them together. A subtitle trivia track, which is loaded will tons and tons of information about the movie, production, and actors. And a search content index. These are probably the best HD and extra conent features that I have seen on a Blu-ray disc and are well worth the price.
Extras: *****
"Sunshine" is my favorite movie of 2007 and could possibly be the best Blu-ray Disc of 2007/2008. I can't believe all the High Definition content on this disc and it is well worth the price. Profile 1.1, also known as "Enhanced Viewing Mode" is a great addition to Blu-ray disc and I believe this is what will bring Blu-ray out in the end (also the fact that blu-ray has Disney). I would highly recommend this Blu-ray disc to ANYONE who ones a Blu-ray disc player. A must buy. If I could rate this any higher I would.
Most underrated film of 2007. And potentially the best Blu-ray disc of 2008.
Most underrated film of 2007. And potentially the best Blu-ray disc of 2008.
Overall: *****
What's great about it: Film, Audio, Video, HD Content
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Learn more about FIFA Soccer 08. (Flash demo) SynopsisAn entire stadium full of devoted fans waits on your every move. Some hope your team will be the one to beat; others revel in your defeat. Which will be your fate? Make the decision in FIFA Soccer 08. Animations and ball control are so responsive, you'll feel like you're actually on the field. Players with context-sensitive artificial intelligence are now aware of their surroundings and make intelligent decisions. A next-generation ball-striking engine combines ball spin, pressure from defenders, player attributes and air pressure for shooting as real as if you were taking the shot yourself. The new organic building-block system lets you combine tricks and skill moves together to recreate signature moves from real-world soccer superstars. Create a club and represent it online in multiplayer Friends Leagues, or compete against your rivals throughout the season in award-winning interactive leagues, such as F.A. Premier League or Mexican 1st Division. Capture video of your best moves and goals in-game and upload to the FIFA 08 Web site to show off your style and celebrate your glory with friends across the globe.
Customer Rating
4
Best Soccer game out for the 360
on October 29, 2007
Posted by: monkey
If your looking for a soccer game for the Xbox 360, you've found it (unless you want to wait until Feb-March for Winning Eleven: Pro Evolution. The gameplay is slick on this game with a few errors here and there. It is very, very challenging and isn't a game you can pick up right away and become a pro. It takes time getting used to. They brought back the trick-stick which is awesome with numerous tricks that you can pull on your opponents (my favorite being able to juggle the ball while stand still and kicking it up in the air, then doing a rainbow around the defender-works every time). Online is amazing. Especialy now that you and your buddy can play again 2 other people. The graphics could use a little work, especially when they show the replays. It seems more of an early on Xbox 360 game but it doesn't down the game too much. Some of the options are confusing and hard to get used to but we can live with them. And they improved the create a player with thousands of options. Especially fun when you create yourself and get to play with the stars.
Highly recommended for anyone who is looking for a soccer/sports game or enjoys soccer.
What's great about it: Gameplay, Trick-stick, Online
What's not so great: Graphics, various options
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Descent [Blu-ray] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8114/8114088_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Best Blu-ray Disc out there
on August 16, 2007
Posted by: monkey
If I could rate this film higher than 5 stars I would. The movie alone is one of the scariest I have ever seen, right under The Exorcist. Very intense, suspenseful movie that not only has it "pop-out" moments, but builds on the atmosphere making it a very scary film throughout.
I couldn't have asked for more on the blu-ray disc. It gives you BOTH Unrated Version and the Theatrical Version in High Definition. With 2 terrifying endings. The video is crystal clear. The audio is one of the features that stick out. You can hear everything from deep base sounds, to high screams, to drops of water hitting the inside of the cave.
Highly, Highly Recommended. This is my favorite Blu-ray disc (out of the 20 that I have) and couldn't say this anymore but if you are looking at buying one blu-ray movie, Get this one!
I couldn't have asked for more on the blu-ray disc. It gives you BOTH Unrated Version and the Theatrical Version in High Definition. With 2 terrifying endings. The video is crystal clear. The audio is one of the features that stick out. You can hear everything from deep base sounds, to high screams, to drops of water hitting the inside of the cave.
Highly, Highly Recommended. This is my favorite Blu-ray disc (out of the 20 that I have) and couldn't say this anymore but if you are looking at buying one blu-ray movie, Get this one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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