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- First reviewSeptember 18, 2009
- Last reviewJanuary 24, 2010
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![Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li [Unrated/Rated] [3 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9347/9347156_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
3
A video game made into a movie
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
Video game made into a movie. This is a fun movie with lots of action. Yeah, some of the action is too much special effects, but hey, it is a video game. I like Kristin Kreuk in the lead role. Nice to see her do something beyond Smallville. She does a good job of being the action lead.
What's great about it: Lots of action
What's not so great: Simple plot, too much un-real action
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![12 Rounds [Unrated/Rated Versions] [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9320/9320978_sa.jpg)
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4
"Speed 3"? Same idea, differet story...
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
An action-suspense movie similiar to Speed (or Speed 2). A police detective is the target of a nutcase he had busted years earlier. The nutcase kidnaps the wife and the detective must run thru "12 Rounds" of actions to gain the freedom of his wife. Lots of good action. A good movie for a Sunday afternoon!
What's great about it: Lots ofaction and suspens, very exciting
What's not so great: seems like a rehash of Speed(2)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Push [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9374/9374161_sa.jpg)
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4
A knock-off of Jumper?
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
Push seems to be patterned after the movie Jumper. This is a sci-fi movie with strong suspense elements. Set in Hong Kong, the movie has an exotic flavor. Plenty of action and special effects. A great movie for a Saturday night.
What's great about it: Liked the story idea, nicely done movie
What's not so great: Seemed like I was watching "Jumper 2"
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![DragonBall: Evolution [Z Edition] [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9381/9381652_sa.jpg)
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3
Manga comes to real life in the movies
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
A good fantasy adventure movie. Based on the Japanese Manga "Dragonball", this is a cartoon brought to the big screen. OK, this review is based exclusively on the movie as I haven't seen nor read any of the original Manga mateials. I really enjoyed the story and this was well made. I specially enjoyed the character Chi-chi. The reason for giving a 3 is that the story was a bit simple and the build-up to the big closing scene was too easy; perhaps this is a side effect of using a manga as your basis. Yes, I will watch this movie again in the future and do recommend it. P.S. Nice to see Chow Yun Fat in the movie.
What's great about it: Chow Yun Fat, great Cinamatography
What's not so great: Weak and simple plot, plot doesn't need a movie to tell the story
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Watchmen [WS] [Special Edtion] [Director's Cut] [2 Discs] [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9386/9386684_sa.jpg)
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5
So who is watching the Watchmen?
on September 23, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
I am very impressed with this movie; 5 of 5 stars. Just watched the extended Director's cut making it a very very long movie. The story is very complex with alot of flash-backs and even some flash-forwards. Several stories are intermixed until they finally all come together. Great characters; though I didn't really connect with any of them. Unique style of photography and vision. I just added this to my list of favorites. I will have to see this movie a few times to completely digest and understand it; complex.
What's great about it: An unusual Superhero plot, flash-backs/flash-forwards
What's not so great: I didn't connect with the characters
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Transporter 2 [Blu-ray] [2005]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8150/8150895_sa.jpg)
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5
Don't Carjack Frank's car!,
on September 22, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
5 of 5 stars for the Transporter 2 is the best of the three movies in this series. It continues to follow Frank Martin but with all new story and chaacters. Great action in this movie. I specially liked the opening scene with the attempted car-jacking of Frank's car; a bad idea. Also of note is how they saved money on the costumes for the lead bad-girl; only Victoria's Secret. This is a must see movie!
What's great about it: Jason Statham action/fights, great plot
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1795/17958015_sa.jpg)
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5
Yes! I voted for him on AGT!
on September 22, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
Just a note to start with: this is a video recorded during two live Las Vegas shows. So, things like "plot" and Cinamatography dont really apply.
I noticed Terry Fator about half-way thru the season of America's Got Talent. Yes, I voted for him (often). Each week on AGT he seem to just get better and better. In the semi-final I knew he could carry a one hour Vegas show with this puppets. I was so happy that he won and am now very happy to own the DVD of his Vegas show with te behind-the-scenes story of his career.
Fator is not a flash-in-the-pan who got lucky to win AGT. For years (decades) he has worked very hard to develop his skills and show. AGT was a great platform for him to mature and gain a following on a national scale. I am so happy for his success and hope to see him live at the Mirage on my next visit to Vegas.
The DVD is well crafted and the live performance nicely shot. I specially enjoyed they left in a "long blooper" where he made a mistake in a complex dialog and to watch him recover from it. The Vegas show is fun to watch and a great showcase of his talent. Perhaps even more than the show itself, I enjoyed the behind-the-scenes which documented his career to date. Wow! He has worked so hard to get to this point!
I do recommend this DVD. Fun for the whole family.
What's great about it: Winston the Impersonating Turtle, family entertainment
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![X-Men Origins: Wolverine [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2009]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9376/9376436_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
A powerful action movie: X-men at its best
on September 20, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
Wow! 5 of 5 stars for this X-men movie! Great story, great characters, extremely well created movie! Action, sci-fi, characters, scenses, wow! OK, I am a fan of the X-men series of movies (1 to 3). Now this installment gives the history of the key character Wolverine, from young kid just discovering his mutant skills to his time at war (from WWI to Viet Nam). This is a must watch movie; oh, Blu-Ray makes a big difference!! Alot of great behind the scenes material on the Blu-Ray including an interview wth Stan Lee and a deep-dive into each character.
This is now on my favorite movie list!
What's great about it: Story, characters, great Cinamatography
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Add deep, low-frequency bass impact to your movies and music with Polk's PSW10. This subwoofer is powered by a high-current amplifier producing 50 watts RMS/100 watts clean, dynamic power for loud bass and a wide dynamic range necessary to recreate a life-like home theater experience. Features front-firing 10" composite polymer cone driver that adds depth to your stereo music and provides more bass impact for your sound system. The PSW10 features non-resonant MDF construction with 3/4" baffle and internal bracing for deep bass impact with detail and accuracy. Features flexible inputs and controls like power-saver on/auto switch, independent volume control and a toggle phase switch on the back panel for a cohesive unit. Place the subwoofer on the same side of the room as your system's front speakers for the best performance
Customer Rating
5
A powerful and clean Sub-Woofer
on September 18, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
OK, it is hard to get excited about a sub-woofer. Yeah, but, my old old one died and I needed a replacement. My needs are to fill a modest sized room with big booming bass from action movies. I'm not much into music, so my basis of reviewing is how it performs during Blu-Ray movie playback.
Too much bass is not a good thing. Being able to set the cross-over with my main sound system is important. I have found tweeking the sub-woofer higher in the cross-over range helps my overall sound quality. Keeping the volume relatively low keeps the overall sound clean.
Bottom line, I am very happy with the size, shape, color, look, sound and performance of this new sub-woofer. I do recommend it. (Although the termites in the floor are probably now probably deaf.)
What's great about it: Great sound, easy to control
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
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Store your favorite photos from your digital camera on this SanDisk MS PRO Duo memory card. The fast read and write speed makes it easy to transfer your photos to your PC.
Customer Rating
5
Works perfectly
on September 18, 2009
Posted by: JimG944
from Sunnyvale, CA
Memory Stick is a Sony thing. When you buy a non-Sony memory stick product your fear is compatibility. Well, I just bought this 8G memory stick for use in my new Sony Webbie HD Camcorder. It works perfectly.
I choose an 8G card expecting the Webbie HD to chew up space like crazy, but, I have found that the MP4 compression and lower bit rate of the Webbie is friendly to memory stick capacity. In fact, for my purposes, I could have used a 2 or 4G stick and been happy.
I also like the eco-friendly packaging for this product. Mostly cardboard with only the smallest plastic covering. Nice!
What's great about it: It just works as expected for a lower price than others
I would recommend this to a friend!
Capacity
5
Durability
5
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