This internationally acclaimed story of a group of young criminals in Brazil has been given a simple presentation for its release on North American DVD. City of God (aka Cidade de Deus) has been given a letterboxed transfer to disc in the widescreen aspect ratio of 1.85:1, which has been enhanced for anamorphic playback on 16 x 9 monitors. The audio has been mastered in Dolby Digital Stereo; the dialogue is in Portuguese, with optional English subtitles. No additional bonus materials have been included in this edition.
Customer Rating
5
Top ten favorites ever
on May 13, 2008
Posted by: biggs
from The Woods
This is an excellent film that drew me in and didn't le go until it was over and the credits had rolled. There is no way to explain it, you just have to see it.
The Covenant rules the Earth — the Flood has been unleashed — and the fate of life everywhere hangs in the balance. Master Chief, a genetically engineered super soldier, is the last chance for humanity's survival. Stowed away on a Forerunner ship, he rushes back to Earth to defeat the Covenant once and for all. Hopelessly outnumbered, his outlook is bleak. But when you are bred for battle, you fight past the breaking point and bow to no one. It's all been building to this — a desperate, final war that leads to a soul-shattering climax of epic proportions. Help this incredible hero stop the Covenant, destroy the Flood and save the lives of every person on the planet.The third chapter in the critically acclaimed franchise features insane battles with an arsenal of alien and human weaponry. Discover all-new armaments and characters as you fight to the finish. You can even play online with Xbox Live and battle in pulse-pounding multiplayer action. Next-generation graphics and technological advances, such as enhanced artificial intelligence and a beefed-up real-time lighting engine, make Halo 3 shine with stunning realism.
Customer Rating
4
great fun
on April 21, 2008
Posted by: biggs
from The Woods
Great game that is well worth the money, good replay value. I have probably 50 hours of play time and still pop it in every now and then. If you like playing online this is where its at.
Much better than I thought it would be. This movie really gave me the creeps. You will think twice next time you are going in for a "routine" operation.
Filled with twists and turns, and it raises alot of questions about the day and age we live in. I dont want to spoil anything so I have to stop. Definitely worth watching.
Learn more about Bioshock - Xbox 360. (Flash demo) SynopsisImagine flying high above the arctic seas, anxiously awaiting your descent to dry land. Without warning, the plane plummets to the cold and unforgiving water at unimaginable speed. Once the aircraft makes contact, you realize that falling from the skies is only the beginning of this nightmare. Wrenched into Rapture, a doomed city beneath the sea, you come across a rusted bathysphere. You learn that this once idealistic society, the brainchild of a hopeful group of scientists, artists and industrialists, now has corpses littering the city limits.Going beyond run-and-gun corridors BioShock presents a unique and unpredictable first-person shooter experience in real time. In order to survive an onslaught of assailants, you must take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, capturing security towers and crafting items to protect yourself. Upgrade your weapons and genetically modify your body to evade the grotesque ghouls who are after you. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions to ultimately answer the question: Should you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture or save them?
Customer Rating
5
Top Ten Games of all time for me
on February 22, 2008
Posted by: biggs
from The Woods
I loved this game, I spent so much time walking around and exploring every inch of Rapture. The graphics are second to none, every detail is rich with color, the controls are silky smooth, and it had the best story of any game to date. You will become immersed in it after an hour, I guarantee it. Would you kindly just go buy it and get started.
The winning Disney film Lilo & Stitch comes to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. An English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while Spanish and French soundtracks have been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. There are neither subtitles nor closed-captions on this release. Supplemental materials include deleted scenes, music videos, documentaries about Hawaii and the Hula dance, and an entertaining section in which Stitch appears in a handful of Disney classics. A build your own alien interactive games rounds out this fine package from Disney/Buena Vista that will appeal to both children and adults.
Customer Rating
4
Kids loved it
on February 22, 2008
Posted by: biggs
from The Woods
Kids absolutely loved it, great family theme, and animation is good.
This is an unbelievably good movie. If you like to sit in the dark and have the heck scared out of you then this is for you. As some others have said, it does get off to a slow start, but you actually get a good feel for the characters during that time. Once the action starts, OMG look out.