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![The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey [Extended Edition] [Blu-ray] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2203/2203007_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
Amazing behind the scenes extras
on November 7, 2013
Posted by: grita6689
from Wausau, WI
First off, I'm a huge Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fan, and have read the books, and own all extended versions of the movie. The movie is great. Great acting, writing, everything is beautiful, and the extended scenes (for the most part) are definitely worth it if you're like me and just don't want to leave Middle Earth. But the best part has been the behind the scenes documentaries. There's about 9 hours, spread between two discs, that cover the shooting of the movie in the first part, and then the more background stuff like casting and characters in the second (it's continuing on the tradition of Appendices from the extended versions of the LOTR trilogy, with Appendices 7 and 8 for this).
The only downside, for me, was the Goblintown scene. It was my only letdown when I saw it in theaters, and the extended scene in Goblintown doesn't help. It was keeping with the book (which is a children's book) with the Great Goblin singing his song, but the song and dance was really out of place for both the world and scene that is being played out. As well as parts like the Great Goblin looking at the bottom of a candlestick that Nori stole from Rivendell and reading "Made in Rivendell, second age. Bah, couldn't even give it away," and tossing it over his shoulder. It is a pretty weak point in the film, but overall, it doesn't diminish it too much, for me anyway, which is why I still give it a 5* rating.
The only downside, for me, was the Goblintown scene. It was my only letdown when I saw it in theaters, and the extended scene in Goblintown doesn't help. It was keeping with the book (which is a children's book) with the Great Goblin singing his song, but the song and dance was really out of place for both the world and scene that is being played out. As well as parts like the Great Goblin looking at the bottom of a candlestick that Nori stole from Rivendell and reading "Made in Rivendell, second age. Bah, couldn't even give it away," and tossing it over his shoulder. It is a pretty weak point in the film, but overall, it doesn't diminish it too much, for me anyway, which is why I still give it a 5* rating.
What's great about it: The movie, extras
What's not so great: Goblintown
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nikon D3200 DSLR Camera with 18–55mm VR Lens: Ultra quiet and powerful, great for taking candid photos. Or shoot full 1080p HD videos at up to 30 fps. Preprogrammed with auto options or choose your own settings to customize your shot, this compact camera can go anywhere with you.Memory card sold separately.
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from Wausau, WI
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I'm just getting into photography, and I'm coming off using a Sony HX100 , so I'm familiar with using the manual settings, but this camera offers much greater range. I also love being able to swap out lenses for the right shot. If you're thinking about getting into using an SLR, definitely look at this. With 24.2 megapixels, you can take huge photos that are much easier to work with in Photoshop and other digital imaging software. It also comes with a manual that shows you how to use everything, and even has a nice Guide option on the dial that will help guide you through getting the shot that you want, making learning a lot easier. The 18-55mm lens that comes with the camera is very good as well, but seeing as how it is a small lens, you will probably want to consider getting another, bigger one for better zoom, like a 55-200mm or 55-300mm (which is what I got). Overall, this is a great camera, and is definitely one a beginner to SLRs should consider.
My Best Buy number: 0566380189
My Best Buy number: 0566380189
What's great about it: It's fairly simple to use for amateurs, and with it's Auto settings, anybody can pick it up and use it.
What's not so great: I can't use the NEF (RAW) files in Photshop CS5 (CS6 works), but I downloaded a DNG converter to work around that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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SynopsisYou stand at the threshold of a new era. Anything is possible. Before your very eyes, the world could become enmeshed in bloody conflict and brutal violence or thrive and prosper in peaceful cooperation and diplomacy. It could be an age of technological progress or of debilitating debt. One thing is certain: you will be at the center of this new era. As leader, all of humanity will look to you to carry them into the future. You will bear the responsibility of Civilization. Return to the seat of power in Civilization V as you continue your epic, era-stretching mission to establish a perfect society. The award-winning, strategy-centered gameplay that has become the addiction of World Ruler hopefuls around the world once again invites you to take the reins into your hands and discover what you're made of in this next installation of Sid Meier's series. This time, massive battles fill the landscapes with greater force and larger scale than ever before, and the power — or the challenge — to fire weapons from behind the front lines in ranged bombardments is within your grasp. The war rages ferociously online in massive competitions. Brag about your accomplishments, share strategies and compare scores with fellow gamers in a huge online community — without even stepping away from your game. The game truly becomes yours when you take advantage of unprecedented new modding tools, presenting you with unlimited means to modify gameplay any way you like. After all, you are the ruler of this new Civilization.
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1 out of 5
1 out of 5good game except for steam
By joe1611
from akron, oh
Im taking it back due to the fact that you have to have steam. You are not buying the game you only are leasing a copy of it. You can't load it on more than one computer. I like to play games on my home computer and also on my laptop. You won't be able to do this unless you buy two copies. It's not worth $100 buck to play. I will stick with Civ4.
grita6689
Only one copy
October 2, 2010
You only need one copy of the game to install it on multiple computers.
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