Aside from the one-too-many "Michael Bay moments" such soldiers running in slow-motion, and occasional goofiness from supposedly "serious" characters such as Optimus Prime, this is a very solid adaptation of the cartoon. The effects are unbelievable and the action is intense. Definitely one for the collection.
What's great about it: Good adaptation of classic TV series
What's not so great: Has a few too many "Michael Bay moments"
I had never been a fan of Batman (or superheroes in general), but this film changed that. Definitely not just for comic-book fans, this movie crosses genres and stands on its own right as a great movie, trumped (in the comic-book world at least) only by its own sequel.
What's great about it: Gritty, atmospheric, great acting, and music.
It might seem light high praise, but I bought this album on a whim without ever reading about it beforehand and it was one of the best purchases I've ever made. Not only does it contain the world-wide hit Silence (with Sarah Mclaughlin), but it's also an amazingly ethereal and moody experience in its own right. Even though the preceding album, Semantic Spaces, and the following one, Poem, were fantastic, Karma stands as a testament to everything Delerium was and is.
Like Enigma's first album, this Delerium cd is a mix of ethereal choirs and great dance beats. Semantic Spaces marked the first major shift in Delerium's sound, as their prior albums were all dark, moody, and ambient; this album is the first of what is, in my opinion, the "true" Delerium sound.
This is Enigma's 6th album, and while it's better than a lot of other new-age or relaxing music, it doesn't match the power of Enigma's first three albums. For a better album with a similar sound, try Enigma's 3rd album, "Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi."
What's great about it: Better than a lot of new-age music
What's not so great: Not as good as other Enigma albums
Out of the six albums released so far, this is probably the weakest. If you want to truly experience Enigma, pick up one of their first four albums (MCMXC a.D., Cross of Changes, Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi, or The Screen Behind The Mirror). This fifth album, and subsequently the next album as well, suffer from "been there, done that"-itis. Several of the songs seem like they were made specifically for European radio play, and the others just fail to ignite the way the songs on previous albums did. My recommendation goes to earlier albums; skip this one.
What's great about it: Great beats
What's not so great: "Same old" mixed with mediocre message
This is Enigma's third album. Although it doesn't have the gregorian chants of the first album or the hard-hitting guitars and melodies of the second, it's a fantastic album to relax to.
What's great about it: Great beats, nice to relax to
What's not so great: Doesn't have the same power as the first two albums