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![Mad Max: Fury Road [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7312/7312057_sa.jpg)
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
I was a big fan of the originals back in the 80s, particularly Beyond Thunderdome. When I saw a remake was coming and that it had cast Tom hardy and Charlize Theron to boot I was pretty excited. For fans of Mad Max or just dystopian future movies in general, this one does not disappoint! The action is off the charts and over the top, but in a very good and entertaining way. This is definitely a Grade A popcorn flick that keeps you entertained from start to finish. This is by far one of my favorite action films of 2015. Every part is well acted and this bleak future is brought to life on screen in a very believable and stunning fashion. Highly recommended.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Seal Team 8: Behind Enemy Lines [DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4487/4487021_sa.jpg)
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
I'm a fan of indie films and low budget actioneers as their production quality has really improved over the last few years, to the point that some of my favorite movies from the last couple of years were actually independent films. That being said, even though I was a tad hesitant on this title as the last two "Behind Enemy Lines" sequels were lackluster affairs, I went ahead and picked it up.
I actually quite enjoyed the film despite its flaws. It felt like the director just said, we don't have a HUGE budget here, but let's just go nuts with what we do have. The opening gunfight treats you to more slow motion bullet impacts then you're likely to see in an entire film elsewhere, but if you're like me you enjoy that sort of nonsense. Then there were several "bail out" scenes where a team member would jump from a moving vehicle and just barely miss having an RPG impact his center body mass...how they filmed those scenes I'm still trying to figure out because they were pretty nuts to behold. And the fight that ensues in the city at the end with Lex basically fighting off a city block's worth of bad guys is just insane...not believable, but incredibly fun to watch, lol. The one thing this sequel had going for it that the other 2 didn't was that it had a director who knew how to appeal to pure action/adrenaline junkies with his style of cinematography.
So if you're looking for a good popcorn flick that is more style than substance, I'd recommend a viewing.
My Best Buy number: 219308380
What's great about it: Over the top action and some crazy RPG dodging scenes
What's not so great: your usual plot holes and dialog issues from a B film
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Dead Man Down [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9233/9233098_sa.jpg)
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
I originally picked this movie up on DVD, but I liked it so much I went out and bought the blu ray of it so I could see it in it's full glory...and at $9.99 it's a fantastic deal on one of Colin Farrell's best movies in years, not to mention the great performance by Noomi Rapace.
Without trying to give away too much, Colin is basically a man with a personal score to settle with some unsavory characters. Noomi plays a woman in the neighboring building who accidentally sees Colin handling some of his "business" through his apartment window. She has a vendetta of her own to settle and sees Colin's character as a means to an end for that. What starts out as an almost "blackmail" situation evolves into complicated but genuine relationship against the backdrop of his personal vendetta coming to a violent and dangerous climax that could get them both killed.
If you like action films that actually have some great writing and character development to them, then this one is for you.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: Great action, solid plot, characters with depth
What's not so great: no complaints
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Troy/Gladiator [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9143/9143192_sa.jpg)
This twin-pack of modern sword and sandal epics includes the Oscar winning Gladiator and the Brad Pitt vehicle Troy.
Customer Rating
5
Two of the best sword and sandal flicks together
on April 16, 2014
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
If you are a fan of either of these films and don't yet have them on blu ray then you need to do yourself a favor and pick them up! At $11.99 for both films remastered in high def, there just sin't anything not to like. Gladiator is one of the all time best epics in this genre, but Troy, in my humble opinion, also has it's place as one of the greats. The battle between Hector and Achilles is one of my all time favorites. Some folks have complained about Troy being the extended cut in this version. I really don't have an issue with that as I feel it just adds a little extra detail to the story. Overall, one of the best blu ray bundle deals I've come across in years, considering not too long ago the sapphire blu ray version of Gladiator sold for as much as $24.99 alone. Go get it!
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: Two great films, one ridiculously low price!
What's not so great: Nothing!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Prepare yourself for the next generation in multiplayer gaming, envisioned and brought to life by the co-creators of the mega-successful Call of Duty franchise and Vince Zampella and Jason West, co-founders of Infinity Ward. Get ready for innovative, immersive and awe-inspiring first-person action in an all-new universe that juxtaposes the ideas of small vs. giant, natural vs. industrial and man vs. machine. Choose on which side you fall, arm yourself and prepare for battle. Explosive combat moments and an entirely new experience are coming your way.Celebrate the action and show off your Titanfall fandom with this exclusive Collector's Edition. Display your power with the 18" Titan figure, made from more than 300 individual parts and set upon a 16" long diorama. The figure's details and LED lights will capture attention and inspire your gameplay. Immerse yourself even more in the intensity of the game as you discover rare concept art in an exclusive hardcover book and hang the full-size schematic poster of Atlas Titan on your wall. Then, delve into the Titanfall game for an adventure unlike any other. Prepare for action like never before as you step into an elevated multiplayer combat experience you have to experience to believe. While maintaining the fast-paced online action that you love, Titanfall introduces the heroic Campaign mode-style set pieces to the multiplayer experience for intense rounds that take you deeper into the game than ever. You have the freedom to choose between becoming an elite assault pilot or fighting your way as an agile, heavily armed, 24' Titan in gigantic-size battles that will get your adrenaline pumping. Titanfall creators studied fundamental combat and movement and provide players with the ability to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation, for a more realistic experience. By combining a proven pedigree and long-lasting game-design experience with an entirely new approach to first-person gameplay, Titanfall ushers in the next era of multiplayer gaming action.
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
When I first saw the unveiling of the collector's edition of this game I was in awe of the amazing statue (almost 2 feet tall) not to mention the hard cover art concept art book that came with it. With a $250 price tag of course I was a little hesitant, but since I am a Gamer's Club unlocked member I got $50 off that price so I had to go for it.
The statue itself is great. It stands about 22 inches tall which is just massive for this kind of thing. The box that it came in is literally big enough to fit a small person in, lol. The titan and the enemy pilot standing on top of it both have light up LED's which can be switched to show the Titan or the pilot as blue (friendly) or red (enemy). It's definitely a first rate collector's item if you into game memorabilia. The hardcover art book is a gem in itself. It's extremely high quality. Art Books of this caliber generally sell between $60 - $100 if you compare it with something from a company like Ballistic Publishing. There is also a certificate of authenticity for the statue which shows it's production number (these were limited to 35,000 if I read correctly) and giant poster of a titan schematic or "blueprint", if you will.
And then of course there's the game itself :) I don't think I need to elaborate to heavily on that as by now I'm sure you've seen all the hype and reviews out there. I will simply say that If you didn't upgrade to XBox One just to play this title, you really didn't miss out on too much. BluePoint did an amazing job of making the XBox 360 version look and feel like it's counterparts on XBox One and PC. Obviously the graphics are quite as high res as those systems due to hardware limitations, but overall even people who have been playing religiously on the higher end platforms have said they really can't tell much of a difference when they do a review for the 360 platform. That being said, it's a multiplayer only game, which is probably the only minor gripe that I have. But given the fact that it brings some much needed innovation to both the FPS and multiplayer genre in general, that small item can be overlooked. The gameplay is fast paced, the weapons all feel great, and there's a great element of strategy to the matches.
Overall I'd rate the collectors items a 5 out of 5 and the game itself a 4.5 out of 5.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: 22 inch statue, art book, and the great game itself
What's not so great: a tad pricey, but you get a lot for the money
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The East [Includes Digital Copy] [UltraViolet] [Blu-ray] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1524/1524251_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
3
A nice attempt at something new, but...
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
Overall I enjoyed this film, though I must say it had it's share of bizarre moments. I liked the overall concept and story line and how the film tried to give the viewer conflicted feelings about who the "real" bad guys were. My biggest beef with the film is quite simply that it's something that will really only appeal as a "great film" to a niche audience...namely those who subscribe to the political and philosophical viewpoints of the main characters. There is definitely an agenda being pushed with this one, that much is clear about half way through. While I could sympathize with the members of the so-called "eco-terrorist" group on some points, others just didn't resonate with me, for instance Ellen Page's character being completely OK with killing babies, but profoundly disgusted at the thought of harming a tree. Also, the end scenes taking place during the credits were difficult to belive at best. Overall, not a bad film, but not my personal cup of tea. If you associate yourself with the "Hipster" movement, then you will most likely enjoy this one.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: Fairly unique concept, decent acting
What's not so great: A lot of folks will find these characters hard to relate to
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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![World War Z [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [Best Buy Exclusive] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1673/1673512_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
5
One of the best zombie films in recent years
on October 4, 2013
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
World War Z is definitely one of the best zombie flicks in recent years (assuming you like the intelligent kind). If your strictly a gore hound, look elsewhere. Brad Pitt turned in a great performance as well as all of the supporting cast. I particularly liked his sidekick during the second half who was thrown together with him more through circumstance than anything. What I most liked about the film was that it tried to take a more realistic approach to the whole concept of a "zombie pathogen" and how it might occur in a real world scenario. Granted, things are ramped up to Hollywood proportions for entertainment value, but you don't have to try quite so hard to suspend your disbelief with this one...just sit back and enjoy...which is probably why I've already watched it 3 times, and expect to watch it several more. On a final note, the extended cut was more intense than the original and I prefer that version now, though the theatrical cut works just fine. I'm not really sure what it was that made the extended version not make cut for the PG 13 rating aside from a few seconds of carnage here and there. I don't think it would have necessarily warranted an R-Rating in theaters, but...is what it is. Definitely recommend a purchase.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: More realistic premise than usual, great FX, great acting
What's not so great: a few plot holes, but that's every zombie movie
I would recommend this to a friend!
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There are times when the whipping winds of the ice planet E.D.N. III are so cold, you swear your soul starts to freeze solid. Constantly contending with the evil, menacing Akrid certainly doesn't help, either. Sometimes you can't help but think that even if humankind could survive this place, humanity could not. You'd never let your employer — Neo-Venus Construction — the company prepping this godforsaken place for colonization hear you say those words, though, since they're your only ticket out of here. Your only ticket home. Just when you start to wonder if this is the ice storm that'll freeze you over, or if this is the gunfight with the hostile Akrid that'll frost-bite your soul, you think of your family back home and that tiny corner of your heart thaws anew. This is all for them, so you climb back into your utility rig and get back to work. You have no choice but to survive this Lost Planet.Your name is Jim Peyton and you work for NEVEC on the barren, frozen wilderness of E.D.N. III as they prepare this planet for colonization. You're equipped with an astounding array of tools and weapons in a utility rig that is your sole lifeline in this mysterious world. Your job is to harvest thermal energy, the resource that NEVEC desperately needs to solve Earth's energy crisis, and that, unfortunately, allows menacing Akrid to reproduce. Experience murderous ice storms and heart-pounding gunfights as you reveal the secrets of this planet on your quest to earn your way back to your beloved family. Play in first- and third-person combat or in a full set of multiplayer modes with up to 10 people online, and enjoy the visually stunning, Hollywood performance-capture graphics brought to life by Unreal Engine 3 for unforgettable and immersive gameplay.
Customer Rating
5
Most fun on a frozen planet since Dead Space 3!
on September 10, 2013
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
Age:35-44
Gender:Male
The Lost Planet series seems to be one of those underrated titles that never quite gets the recognition it deserves. The first was a great single player exeperience, the second added a full 4 player co-op campaign that was just fantastic when played as intended. This 3rd installment changes things up yet again by takeing the player back to the beginning, a prequel if you will. This time you are put squarely in the shoes of rig (mech) operator Jim Peyton, who's just trying to make a nest egg for his family back on earth by taking a contract job with NEVEC (a global energy corp) on the frozen planet of EDN 3.
The game focuses much more on character interaction and putting you inside Jim's head for what develops into a fairly epic story this time around. You'll spend about hald your time on foot and half in the rig for this game, which you can transfer between seamlessly thanks to the handy dandy retracting fast rope contraption. You'll be rewarded for taking on dangerous side quests with special purpose ammo, player upgrades, and rig upgrades. The story has great pacing and does a fantastic job of letting get settled into your duties and then slowly revealing that something more is going on with EDN 3 than meets the eye.
The combat is great both on foot and in the mech, Akrid are some of the toughest ever fought in the series, and i haven't had such trepidation about exploring uncovered areas since Dead Space 3.
I give it 5 stars, one of the best games I've played this year.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: great story, superb graphics, characters you cared about
What's not so great: didn't really have any gripes
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The King of the Streets [Blu-ray] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1227/1227312_sa.jpg)
Customer Rating
4
Great for Asian cinema lovers
on September 10, 2013
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
Verified Purchase:Yes
This was an ambitious film for Yue Song who both starred in and choriegraphed the film. The story line is nothing terribly original but action and great diversity of fighting styles makes up for the less than stellar plot (let's face it, how many of us expect an oscar worthy story from these types of films anyway?). If you love a good old school beat down flick, Hong Kong style, you really can't go wrong here.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: eclectic mix of combat styles / great choreography
What's not so great: story was mediocre, but it is an action film after all...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best way to go
on September 10, 2013
Posted by: exyle777
from Martinsburg, WV
Verified Purchase:Yes
Buying the 12 month subscrpition for PSN is already the best way to go in terms of annual savings. When I purchased it, Best Buy had it on sale for yet another $10 of retail price. 1 year for $39.99 was too good to pass up! Definitely recommend this route vs. the monthly billing if you can swing it.
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
My Best Buy number: 2193083808
What's great about it: Price savings
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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