Do you love the first two X-Men movies but wish X3 and the first Wolverine movie had never happened? Then this is the movie for you. Bringing together the new actors from X-Men First Class (another great movie) with the veterans from the original films, it adapts a classic story from the comics with excellent results. Fantastic acting, story, and visuals all around. The blu-ray doesn't have a great amount of extras, unfortunately, but I bet they're saving that for the "Rogue Cut" coming next summer.
If you've seen the first Raid, you won't be disappointed by this one. It takes place mere hours after the end of that movie and takes its time fleshing out the characters and plot -though they don't forget to add in some amazing fights from time to time as well.
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
What's great about it: The fights are....wow.
What's not so great: Drags on a bit longer than it should
Arguably the best Marvel movie to date (though I might like Guardians of the Galaxy a bit more, but they're two entirely different kinds of movies, so I digress), and one of the best superhero movies ever made. Incredible action, suspense, acting....it's a more serious story, but they still manage to add in bits of humor, balance multiple characters, while still having it be a part of the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. I was very impressed with the Russo brothers and how they directed the film, especially given the fact that their previous work was limited mainly to television shows like Community. The only drawback that really has nothing to do with the movie itself is the lack of extras on the blu-ray. There are a few featurettes, bloopers, and commentary by the directors (which is excellent, by the way), but it just feels like they left out so much that could have been on the disc. It's a minor nitpick, given that, again, the commentary is great, and the movie itself is superb.
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
What's great about it: Action, thrills, drama...in a comic book movie. Awesome
This exciting release from the martial arts fantasy adventure animated series The Legend of Korra, a spin-off of Avatar: The Last Airbender that takes place later, includes all 14 episodes from the show's second season, following the story of Korra, an Avatar with the power to manipulate all four elements in the world, who joins a revolutionary group, hoping to finally capture a man who plans to rid the world of bending.
Korra keeps getting better in the second season. Much like the first season, I found the romance bits to be a bit lacking, but thankfully they're not focused on as much this time. The animation is just incredible, probably the best you'll see on tv for a long time, and the story and characters are still interesting, funny, and endearing.
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
What's great about it: Superb animation, voice acting, and story
What's not so great: The romance is still a bit weak
One of the most critically acclaimed titles ever made returns, this time with the stunning realism of glasses-free 3D visuals. In The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, Link embarks on a heroic adventure through time to prevent Ganondorf from seizing the ultimate power granted by the Triforce. Solve puzzles, travel through the expansive land of Hyrule and more as you explore this immersive world on your epic quest. Will you be able to put a stop to the Gerudo King of Thieves before he can reach this holy relic?The Nintendo 64 classic, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, returns with amazing 3D visuals and a compete graphical overhaul to bring Hyrule to life. Explore the immersive world, solve puzzles, travel through time and more on your adventure to stop Ganondorf from seeking the Triforce, a holy relic that grants its holder ultimate power. Retaining the analog control of the original with the 3DS' Circle Pad, Ocarina of Time 3D improves the ease of use with a touch-based inventory system for swift and simple item switching. Use the 3DS' gyro sensor to take advantage of the camera-controlled first-person shooting. Revamped for the 3DS, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D provides a brand-new adventure whether you're a first-time visitor to Hyrule or a regular denizen of the legendary world.
I originally played this game on the N64, and I think Nintendo has done a great job updating and porting it over to the 3DS. The fact that I can now play this huge, epic adventure on the go is just fantastic, and something I never could have dreamed of doing 15 years ago. Like just about every Zelda game, it still holds up and stands the test of time (no pun intended).
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
What's great about it: Arguably one of the best games ever made
Quickly and easily connect to the Internet with this CenturyLink C1000A ADSL/VDSL modem and router that features Wireless-N technology for clear signals and enhanced range. The firewall and WEP encryption security options help keep your data safe.
If you're subscribing to CenturyLink internet, I recommend this product. You can save a few bucks by buying it directly from Best Buy instead of from CenturyLink themselves when you sign up for their service, since they'll charge you an outrageous $15 shipping fee on top of the price of the modem itself (which is the same price as it is sold at Best Buy). I wish the price were a bit lower, but so far it's been a stable product. In my old apartment my former roommate and I used the same model as well, and it would sometimes need to be power-cycled - but this was a rare occurrence.
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
My Best Buy number: 2200082121
What's great about it: Stable and supported by CenturyLink