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A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 0783242379 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I had been waiting a long time to get all the classic Universal monsters in one collection, and this I believe is the perfect essential collection. Universal has done a wonderful job restoring all the 8 classic monster movies from their vaults. The hd transfers are all excellent (with one exception). I was slightly dissapointed with only one of the films "The Bride Of Frankenstein" which I feel is a little too contrast heavy and too much grain. It is not a bad transfer, but I was just a little dissapointed with it. I thought "Frankenstein" was the absolute best, with "The Mummy" "Dracula" "The Invisible Man" coming right up behind. "The Wolf Man" looked very good. My eyes popped out of my head with how great the color transfer was with "The Phantom Of The Opera". Also I found "The Creature Of The Black Lagoon" looking good as well. I had noticed no playing problems with my PS 3, also I found no out of sync problems with COTBL as stated in other reviews, perhaps the problem was fixed with firmware updates and by Universal Studios. I look forward to someday watching COTBL in 3D if I ever pick up a 3D television, it was nice that Universal included that version here. Also I was very pleased with the excellent bonus's included with each film, and an excellent booklet included. And it all comes in a good sturdy box. The blu rays are all together in a book format and all discs slide out of the pages with no difficulty. All in all except for a small disapointment with "The Bride Of Frankenstein", which is still very enjoyable, just not quite up to par, in my opinion, with the other films, a highly wonderful collection that should be in every Universal monster fans collection.UPDATE- I just recently purchased a 3D television and watched "Creature From The Black Lagoon" and the 3D quality is very good. So all around a great package here. | 4 | Bravo Universal, you do your monsters proud. | 1,359,158,400 | 01 26, 2013 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 0790733390 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I am probubly the lone holdout on this film but I think it is the best Dirty Harry film of the series. From start to finish it is riviting. The opening scene where you look down the barrel of the Magnum 45 is one thing. Having it shoot right at you is another. This film is not as stylish as the first Dirty Harry film and that is all the better. Harry Callahan was never into style that much to begin with. He did things his own way regardless of the system he had to follow. This is a much more graphic and brutally violent film than the first and the R rating should have been thought about before being classified. The story line is very interesting and at the same time scary. Imagine the police acting like judge and jury. Some great acting along with some early appearances by Suzzane Summers, and David Soul (3 or 4 years before Starsky and Hutch). Robert Urich and Tim Matheson also make eary appearances. This is the first appearance of the film in widescreen and it is about time. Print is in excellent condition. The 5.1 audio is very effective. All in all this is the Diry Harry film that I prefer above all the others. I highly recomend it. | 5 | The Magnum man is back! In full force.! | 1,008,460,800 | 12 16, 2001 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 0790735172 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | This is a wonderful movie for your psp. It is definitely Bruce Lee's best film. Contains great martial arts action, good story, and some humor. It is quite violent and intense at times and contains brief nudity and some drug use. Definitely not for kids. Bruce Lee's character must travel to a remote island for a fighting tournament, that is a cover for a drug operation run by a fanatical madman named Han whose henchmen killed Lee's sister a few years earlier. Lee teams up with several other competitor friends played by John Saxon, and Jim Kelly. Lee eventually uncovers the operation, gets to the only radio that's on the island and calls the military to come to the rescue. Lee, with help from others, eliminates Han and his entire group of fighters. The quality of the psp film is excellent. It is in widescreen. You cannot adjust the aspect ratio of the movie which means that if you don't like black bars on the top and bottom of the picture, then you're out of luck. Clean with very little grain and dirt. It is the restored edition which runs 102 minutes, not the shorter version. The audio is stereo, not mono as listed on the psp box. Unfortunately there are no extras. But this is still a great film to watch if you're traveling on a train or long car ride. Also to be aware of. Do NOT watch this film with the little psp speakers. They do not reproduce the best sound. You will get the best sound with a good pair of headphones. Highly recommended. | 5 | Great Movie. Excellent video quality. | 1,150,416,000 | 06 16, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 0793906091 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | What can be said about Star Wars, that hasn't been said so many times before? Entertaining, fun, great acting, story, action all rolled up into one. People have been talking about it for years, and will continue to for many years to come. There was absolutely nothing like it, and nothing will ever compare to it again. Ok, it is not The Godfather, Gone With The Wind, Wizard Of Oz, or Citizen Kane. It doesn't pretend to be. But the impact it has made over the years, proves just how strong cinema can be. Many people have been waiting for years for this film to be released in HD, and for good reason, if any film calls out to be in HD, this is it. Finally after many years, George Lucas has agreed to finally release this film on blu-ray. I agree with most people who say that this is the most anticipated film ever to be released in the HD format. I have been collecting this film on all different formats for many years, and was thrilled to pick it up on blu-ray, when I first heard it was going to be released. Then I started hearing all the rumours about it not being the original version, etc. I will coment on that right now, because I believe that it is very important. But it will be short and to the point, then I will give my review on the quality of the blu-ray itself. First off, I have to say that I don't believe people should play around with their creations too much. Like Da Vinci, imagine he took down the Mona Lisa, and painted her hair blonde, or some other color, because by today standards, for some reason or another it wouldn't be politically correct, or taking the Last Supper painting and painting Mary Magdaleine in there, because some people now say, that she was at the last supper. Or musicians, going back to the recording studio and tinkering with their classic songs, because they believe something was left out, etc. It really isn't right to alter your work. However, Star Wars is George Lucas's baby, and he can do whatever he likes with it. But that doesn't always make it right. Censoring and altering can cause dangerous precedents later on. Yes, I do wish that he would have included both versions, the original and updated versions here, but no. I believe and hope like many others, that perhaps in the future, he will clean up the original version, and release it in HD in a offical SW release, but until that happens, this edition will have to suffice. Now on the blu-ray itself, the video and audio are absolutely unbelievable. Without a doubt these are among the finest blu-rays, that I have ever seen. I can say without reservations, that these are definitely reference quality, and if you just got a brand new blu-ray player, then these should be your first pick up for your system. I played them on my PS3, because I don't have a blu-ray player yet, and they looked outstanding. The color, sharpness, and all the details are there, definitly blows the standard dvds out of the water. The 6.1 surround audio is also incredible, you will hear ships, gunshots, and lazers, whizzing all around you. It is really like you are in the middle of all the action. So even with George Lucas's polishing and tinkering, although I don't agree with it, it still doesn't ruin the integrity of the film itself. And if i wish to watch the orignal version of Star Wars, I still have the original laser disc in mint condition, and still have a laser disc player that fortunately still works to watch it. So with the alterations and all, and even though this is only bare bones, with only commentaries, I still recommend The Star Wars Original Trilogy IV, V, VI. | 4 | Absolutely Incredible, but............................... | 1,323,043,200 | 12 5, 2011 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 1417065818 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | ET could be Steven Spielbergs crowning achievment. A perfect film from start to finish. Fantastic combination of acting, special effects, comedy, tear jerker all wrapped up in one. I first saw it on it's initial release and always loved it. Now on it's 30th anniversary, Universal and Mr. Spielberg have fully restored the original 1982 version. The film was rereleased in 2002 with altered effects, which were later dismissed by the director himself as simply wrong. The guns by the agents were replaced with walkie talkies, and some footage was also altered. Now the original version has been fully restored and remastered for optimal HD video and sound quality. Wisely the reissue version has not been included here. As far as the sound and picture are concerned, you will never see ET look better than this. The video is just a tad soft in a few spots, but for the most part, the video hits the mark. Abloutely no blemishes or artifacts are noticeable, beautiful color and detail, just the right amount of grain, a beautiful video to behold. I can't picture it looking any better than this. However, because of some slight softness, it gets a 4 our 5 stars. The 7.1 surround sound audio however is absolutely perfect. All 7 channels are used subtly but effectively. John Williams score sounds clear and full, a nice amount of surround effects, clear dialogue. Perfect. A 5 out of 5 there. The package includes a couple of brand new features, plus a good amount of older extras carried over from the previous Dvd version. The steelbook is a limited edition, and it carries the blu-ray, plus a regular dvd of the movie. This is a must for movie lovers, and a beautiful addition to any blu-ray collection. Once again, not 100% perfect, but very close. I highly recommend this blu-ray. | 4 | Close but not perfect | 1,352,160,000 | 11 6, 2012 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 6301394844 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I have loved this movie for 20 years or more. It is my second favorite silent film. I cannot explain my astonishment of seeing this beautiful version on DVD. I have at least 2 other versions of this film on DVD and this is hands down the winner. First off, both the original 1925 version is here, plus the 1929 reissue is here as well. The reissue is far superior than all other versions. Almost pristine except for a couple of minor scratches. Even the scene with Mary Philbin in the custom made bedroom in the phantoms lair, which in all other versions looked like it was on the verge of deterioration is fixed up the best it could be here. Now for the audio. The good news is there are some of the original dialogue segments here on the original 1929 sountrack (though none with Lon Chaney) but they sound a little distorted so you have to listen carefully. They are essential however. Also The Bal Masque scene is the best resoration I have ever seen. Chaneys red cape looks fantastic. Too bad they couldn't locate any additional technicolor scenes (there were other scenes filmed that way, but they seem to be lost). The original 1925 version is here and it is complete but it does however not appear in the best of conditions. But better than nothing. Other than just a couple of seconds, there is no additional Chaney scenes. All in all a must have for your DVD collection. | 5 | The original PLUS a beautiful restoration. | 1,064,102,400 | 09 21, 2003 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 6302194296 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I recently purchased a newly restored and remastered version of the original silent version of "Nosferatu". Although it is not absoutely perfect, it comes pretty close. The print that was used was pretty clear and I found it not quite as dark as the previous version on laser disc was. I also like the intertitles and the original tints. If you wish to listen to a new 5.0 audio track there is a new score that really adds some additional chills. And last but definately not least there are some additional supplementary extras that add some more history to the making of the film {although I would have liked to have had more information on the actor who portrayed Nosferatu-Max Shreck}! I thoroughly enjoy watching this film and never tire of it. I recommend this film wholeheartedly. | 4 | Nosferatu- A nice restoration ! | 978,393,600 | 01 2, 2001 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 6302380588 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I have been a fan of James Bond for years, and was very excited about the first blu-ray releses of the James Bond films, and for the most part they are spectacular, but then found out a handful of them were being held for future release. One of these being held was "You Only Live Twice" which is one of my favorite Sean Connery films as James Bond. Although I don't believe it is his very best Bond film, it is still very enjoyable and fun film to watch. By now Connery was deep into his role and played it beautifully tongue and cheek. But while he was filming this he decided he was getting tired of playing Bond and he stated this would be his final goround to his producer Albert Broccoli. The story has Bond going to Japan to find out who is sabotaging American and Russian space ships, and we see the debut of Ernst Blofeld here played by Donald Pleasance. I was so happy when they announced the final group of James Bond films would be released on Blu-Ray. As far as the quality goes, this movie looks in a word, "Fantastic". It trumps over the previous Dvd versions by hoops and bounds. It is in wide screen so there are black bars on top and bottom but this is normal. Picture is super sharp, and super clean, not a scratch or blemish to be seen. Colors are perfect, you can see every detail, it is like watching a new film. For a 45 year old film, this is absolutely beautiful to look at. The sound quality is spectacular as well, Dts. hd 5.1 surround sound is clear and enveloping. The music score also sounds wonderful. The Blu-ray has the same bonus features as the previous dvd, and unfortunately nothing really new there, but this is definitely worth the double dipping. Can't wait to see the other James Bond blu-rays that have just been released. I highly recommend this blu-ray. | 5 | Fantastic Sound and Picture Quality | 1,350,950,400 | 10 23, 2012 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 630382336X | Robert Bauer | [
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] | What went wrong? I was so looking forward to this Dvd release, and when I finally played it, my heart almost stopped from the pain and agony. I thought to myself that finally someone would give this monumental musical comedy film the respect that it deserves. Boy, was I wrong. Now, there are some good points about this version, but there are only a few. First, the widescreen transfer is excellent and very clear and not as dark as the first Dvd version on MPI. Second there are some good extra features such as the original script that can be viewed with the film (as long as you have a DVD rom with your computer). There are so many extras that come with the film that it does get a little monotonous. Interviews with some of the cast, documentaries etc. Now for the drawbacks. The first and most important is the terrible audio. The 5.1 audio is a joke. There is absolutely no discrete signal separation whatsoever. You dont even get the option of choosing the orignal mono soundtrack or the excellent stereo sound that was included with the first DVD release. I had purchased the Yellow Submarine DVD last year and couldnt believe the excellent 5.1 surround sound on that, so I was under the impression that I would be lifted to the highest high (especially with such a highly regarded company like Miramax) when I would hear the begining crash of the title track. Every song on the Dvd sounds like they were recorded in a box. Maybe I should have waited a little while, but these things happen I guess. Hopefully this audio problem will be corrected in the future and it will wind up being a satisfactory version. I also would have like to have a suvenier booklet included since this is supposed to be a collectors edition. No dice. Also one of the biggest disapointments is NO Paul Mccartney or Ringo Starr interviews. They could have provided alot more stories that probubly havent been told before about the making of the film. Altogether a great letdown. Yeah Yeah Yeah? NO NO NO!!! | 2 | What a dissapointment! Great picture, lousy sound! | 1,034,035,200 | 10 8, 2002 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 630442972X | Robert Bauer | [
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] | Wow! What a great movie. I just purchased this film on dvd and was blown away. This along with "High Noon" are my favorite westerns of all time and I was delighted to add this to my collection. First off the acting, writing, and action are all top notch. It is just as good as the film it is based on " The Seven Samurai" by Akira Kurasawa. Yul Bryner and Steve Mcqueen are the stars along with a super lineup including Charles Bronson and James Coburn. The music is fantastic, it propells the film to even higher heights. Not only is this a great western but it also has touches of human emotions(especially by Bronson)that tug at your heartstrings and don't let go. The dvd itself is excellent with a new high definition transfer(although I noticed a few scratches, but they were extremely limited). Also an excellent 5.1 soundtrack! Don't pass on this one. | 5 | Bravo! A must have in your collection! | 989,712,000 | 05 13, 2001 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | 6304819293 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | This is by far the best image quality yet that I have seen of this wonderful film. However, considering that this is the exact same print that has been in circulation for many years, and the print is full of scratches, artifacts, and shakes, jumps and jitters along the way, the beginning statement is not a endorsement. Now, to be fair there is some slight improvement in quality. There is much more sharpness and detail than the previous version. It doesnt look as washed out as the other version did. It has also been speed corrected to have a more natural and smoother flow to it. Also a new stereo surround music accompaniment has been added. It is a much more enjoyable experience to view than before. Lon Chaney gives a superb performance as the hunchback Quasimodo. His makeup is nothing short of astounding. With this set you also get a short collection of 3D stills that may be viewed (3D glasses are included), a collection of flat 2D stills and publicity items, a few minutes of silent footage of Chaney on the set of the picture (out of costume and makeup), and also a few minutes of a very early film appearance of Chaney called Alas And Alak made in 1913. He also appeared as a hunchback in this film. This is for the present time the best version available. Unless a better print is discovered in the vaults somewhere this is it! Recommended. | 4 | Improved Video But Only Slightly | 1,196,121,600 | 11 27, 2007 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000000IRG | Robert Bauer | [
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] | This is one of the greatest sounding cd's I have ever heard. It has been beautifully mixed into 5.1 surround sound, and is so clean it is like hearing a brand new recording. Usually the new SACD surround cd's sound good to excellent but this one is the best I have heard (so far). Songs like the title track, Benny And The Jets, Grey Seal, and Jamaica Jerk Off (which is so clear and defined that the Jamaican dialogue is finally heard and adds a freshness that never had been reached on the standard versions of the L.P.). I always loved this album, which by far is Elton's best, but now it is 100 times better. Only one drawback. In the bonus section of songs, you get another version of Candle In The Wind. Now, I have always loved this song, but this is an acoustic version. It has the exact same lead vocal by Elton, and the exact same backing vocals by his band. All of the instrumentation has been taken out and has been replaced by an acoustic guitar. The 1980's version was good, and even the mid 1990's rewritten version which he sang and recorded after Princess Diana's funeral was touching, but enough is enough. Let the original stand on it's own merits. Otherwise a perfect job, and a perfect excuse to get that new SACD player thats out there. | 5 | Phenominal Sound. A Must Have. | 1,073,174,400 | 01 4, 2004 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000002G8H | Robert Bauer | [
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] | This is without a doubt Eric Claptons best album. After a couple of mediocre lps, Theres one in every crowd, E C was here, and No reason to cry where Eric was going in a more ambitious direction with special guests in his band and bigger productions (which is not always a good thing), Clapton decided to go back to a simpler low key approach. And it worked. Keeping his vocals to a minimum and letting his guitar do more of the talking, he came up with a beautifully solid and laid back sound, similar to his 461 Ocean Boulevard album which was his other classic. The classic Cocaine, Lay Down Sally, and The Core to name a few, this is a real feel good lp. Sometimes simpler is better. I'm sorry to report however that the SACD version of the album did disapoint me. The new surround mix was done by the original producer Glyn Johns, and you would think that since he handled the original recording, that he would really go all out on the remixing into surround on this LP. Unfortunately no. Don't get me wrong, this is a decent sounding mix. Clean and spacious but it could have been more dynamic. It sounds a little flat. Also a little muddy. However, it is definitely worth repeated listenings and still is a very enjoyable album. I still recommend it. | 3 | A good surround recording, but not spectacular. | 1,116,892,800 | 05 24, 2005 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000002KHB | Robert Bauer | [
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] | If you are a lover of rock, then Machine Head by Deep Purple is a must in your collection. I think I have almost every cd and vinyl version of this lp (except the original quad version) in my collection. This was recorded by the Mark II version of the band which is their best lineup. Ian Gillan, Richie Blackmore, Jon Lord, Roger Glover, and Ian Paice were the essential hard rockers of the day (along with Led Zeppelin). Recorded in the Grand Hotel in Geneva Switzerland. Because of a fire, the band had no place to record. However, this hotel in Switzerland was empty during the winter and negotiations were completed to use the hallways and corridors to complete the lp. The song "Smoke on the water" sums up the story quite nicely. This lp rocks from start to blazing finish with such classic tunes as the above track, Highway Star, Lazy, and Space Truckin. It leaves you begging for more when it's over. Now, there are 2 surround sound versions of this lp available. The Dvd audio version, and the Super Audio version. Since I have both, I will give you my most honest review, and leave it up to you to decide. First off they both sound excellent. But there is a clear winner of the two. Listening to both several times, I believe the imported Super Audio version wins by a slight margain. The dvd audio version contains many differences in the songs, compaired with the original versions. Guitar solo's are different, also the dvd audio sounds a little more harsher with less bass, and also some of the songs are longer than the original versions. This is not altogether a bad thing but if you want the versions of the songs as close to the originals as possible, then this (SACD)is the cd to have. It has the warmth and sound of the original recording in PCM stereo, and also contains the "Original" quad versions from the lp that was released. Since these are the quad versions there is no sound coming from the center speaker. However there is sound from the subwoofer if you have the 5.1 audio system setup. Even without the audio from the center speaker, the vocals are still mixed in nicely so you wont't notice the difference too much. So I claim this to be the 1st 4.1 surround cd I have in my collection. You also get some alternate surround mixes of Lazy, Maybe I'm A Leo, and When A Blind Man Cries. The Dvd audio isn't bad but in my opinion, the Sacd version just all around sounds better. It is not that easy to get, however. And it is more costly than the standard cd version. But because I love this lp so much I happily shelled out a few more dollars to get it. Now if only Led Zeppelin IV would be released in surrround sound.......................... | 5 | Machine Head and Led Zepp. IV the greatest rock lp's ever! | 1,140,048,000 | 02 16, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0000033P0 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | For many years Emerson, Lake, and Palmers "Tarkus", their second studio lp, was and still is one of my favorite progressive/classic rock albums of all time. Released in 1971 after the release of the hugely successful first lp, Tarkus was and is still ahead of it's time. Releasing a side long suite of the title track was unheard of in 1971, but ELP pulled it off. ELP hardly ever was this aggressive and ferocious in their musicianship. Keith Emerson and Carl Palmer play so wonderfully together, the layers of keyboards and drums, just fit together and with such precision, this track has to be heard to be believed. And of course Greg Lake vocals and beautiful guitar playing, just round everything out. And now the first two ELP lp's have been released in Deluxe Editions, and you can't ask for more. I picked up both, and was very pleased with how they have both been handled. Each edition carries 3 discs, 2 compact discs, and a 3rd Dvd audio disc. Disc 1 contains the original remastered lp. The second disc contains, brand new 2012 stereo altenate mixes of the songs, plus some unreleased tracks. Disc 3 is where most people will want to look into. It contains brand new high bitrate Advanced Resolution 5.1 surround sound mixes of the lp's, and also high resolution stereo mixes of songs taken directly from the original master tapes. Unfortunately some of the original masters for the first lp have either dissapeared or are missing, so one or two of the 5.1 mixes of songs (Tank with drum solo, and most of The Three Fates) from the first lp are not included. Also the ending of "Knife Edge" is different due to mixing problems. These tracks are substituted with other tracks to fill out the lp as close as possible to the original. It almost works but not perfect. You can listen to the whole complete lp in remastered stereo tho, and it still sounds wonderful. As far as "Tarkus" goes, the whole complete lp is mixed into beautiful Advanced Resolution (which is the highest quality) 5.1 surround sound and if any lp should be heard in surround, this is it. Originally recorded in 16 track stereo, the sound now opens and expands like originally intended. The album is clean, with nice bass response, spacious rear activity, and much more detail than ever before. Once again, the keyboards, and drums and percussion have to be heard to be believed. You will never hear "Tarkus" sound better. It is a beautiful listening experience. You must have a Dvd audio player with correct analog audio connecting cables to hear it uncompressed in Advanced Resolution Surround or Stereo, although you can also hear it in excellent DTS 5.1 (no Dolby Digital) and High Resolution Stereo on regular dvd players (with standard optical cable hookup). You also get nice reproductive lp covers, photos, liner notes explaining the history of the lp's. So although slightly dissapointed with the first lp (although it is understandable) I am extremely pleased with the 2nd lp, so all in all, I highly recommend both of these Deluxe Editions for either the die hard ELP fans or even new listeners who would like to get a true introduction to just how great a band ELP were and still are. I am sure the rest of ELP's original lp's will be released in same Deluxe Editions in the not so distant future. This was a group whose recorded output should be heard in the highest format possible. | 5 | Waited a long time, but absolutely worth it | 1,354,579,200 | 12 4, 2012 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0000040E9 | Robert Bauer | [
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] | I had issued a earlier dvd review, but as the blu-ray version is now here, since it is my all time favorite comedy movie, I had the release as soon as it came out. I had reviewed the movie extensively in my first review, so this is a review of the quality of the blu-ray. First I am thrilled that it is finally on blu-ray. I was hoping that this was going to be a more detailed release because of the importance of this film. Sadly to say it is pretty much bare bones. Maybe there will be a better version in the future, but for now this is it. Also I was also dissapointed that this version included here is the 159 minute standard shorter version, not the original road show editiion. I just hate to say it but I just don't think that the complete version is available anymore. The many extra scenes and outtakes are included as extras, but because of their rough condition, I just don't think they can do a clear complete version. Now for the good news. The visual quality on this blu-ray, is outstanding. It far and away blows away the previously released dvd version. The original aspect ratio has been used and the details and color are incredible, I just couldn't believe the differences and all the details that I never saw before. Natural skin tones, and you can actually see every wrinkle and skin pores on the actors faces. The desert scenes and the park scenes, pop right out at you. It is almost like 3D quality. You just won't believe how beautiful the transfer looks. All dirt and scratches are gone as far as I can tell. The DTS 5.1 audio is good, but not great. The music sounds clean and full, but as far as heavy surround action, I thought it could have been better. The lows from the explosions and crashes just don't sound as realistic as they should be. But the audio is still good, just don't expect super surround activity. The extras are good, but all previously released before, a tribute to the film from some of the people involved, as mentioned before a collection of deleted scenes and outtakes, and a couple of trailers. Nothing spectacular, but ok. Like I said before, perhaps they will release a more detailed version in the future. And considering the $10 pricetag, it is definitely worth the upgrade. So this is definitely a good purchase, and for the cheap price, and much improved video and audio presentation, I give it a high recommendation. | 4 | Great movie, a mixed bag | 1,309,996,800 | 07 7, 2011 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000006XGU | Robert Bauer | [
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] | When I first heard this l.p. in the 1970's, I thought and still think it is their best record. The title track will send shivers up your spine and the rest of the album contains some of their biggest hits like Goodbye To Love, Top Of The World, Bless The Beasts And The Children, and Hurting Each Other. It also contains sone other great non hit tracks like Road Ode, and Piano Picker. Unfortunately when I play this on my cd player the recording, even though it has been newly remastered, sounds rough and harsh along the edges and highs. I hope a Dvd audio version will be released in the near future, and I will be the first one to buy a copy. For now I cannot give it a rave review because of the sound quality. I was quite dissapointed about it. However if your fortunate enough to come accross a original vinyl version (and your fortunate enough to still have a record player) you will love the warmth of the original recording. It plays smooth and clean. In short, great lp, all original packaging with lyrics, but rough sound. | 3 | Great album. Better on vinyl though. | 1,076,716,800 | 02 14, 2004 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00000721O | Robert Bauer | [
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] | Listen, I really love Paul Mccartney and his group Wings music. Loved them for years. In general, this is one of their best lp's and one of the best classic rock lp's of all time. But, you've got to be kidding. This is without a doubt the worst DTS recording I have ever heard. In short a terrible mix. Thin, trebbly, hardly any bass response, and worse, OUT OF SEQUENCE. SACRILLAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The music is uneven and all over the place. Pauls voice is practically buried in the mix. Did someone say OVERKILL? Surround sound is one thing, but this is something else. Don't waste your money on this. The two channel version will do nicely. I'm sure Paul never approved this mix, and hopefully in the future someone will get it right. Avoid at all costs. | 1 | What is this junk? | 1,116,892,800 | 05 24, 2005 |
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] | Of all of the Neil Diamond greatest hits albums to come along during the years, not one ever got it right. Some of them included the hits, however many of the versions were done live! If that is your taste thats fine but I have always come to the conclusion that if you are looking for the hits in their original studio versions then that is what greatest hits albums are for. Stick to "Hot August Night" for the best live Neil Diamond. This lp includes all the hits begining with the great sixties cuts like "Solitary Man" and "Kentucky Woman". It then moves to early 70's songs like "Sweet Caroline" and "Song Sung Blue". It also includes my very favorite song, the gospel flavored "Walk On Water" which is hard to get. It also covers the duets that he made with Barbara Streisand and Dolly Parton. This is a great album for an evening with someone very special for some romantic time. The sound quality is excellent and there are some nice photos and a listing of all his albums (until 1996). In closing if you want one greatest hits lp with all the hits in their original versions then you cannot go wrong with this lp. | 5 | This is the one Neil Diamond album to own ! | 1,012,953,600 | 02 6, 2002 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00000IC82 | Robert Bauer | [
7,
7
] | Although I am a big Laurel and Hardy fan I will be totally honest about this dvd. In a way I am glad to have these two films on dvd. The quality on the two films do differ. However I feel that the version of Utopia is far superior than the version that was available on video tape. The version of The Flying Deuces is not bad, but it is out of sync. Both versions are complete american versions(the european version of Utopia is longer than the american version) but until that version is available this will sufice. Granted Utopia all around is generally a bad film, but compared to their 1940-1945 films at MGM and 20th Century Fox where they had no say or control on the films they were making, it in a way shows some of thier old style and gags from their Hal Roach films. Stan Laurel was very ill during production and it definitely shows in his appearance and he later regretted completing this film. Today I am glad, as I am sure many people are ,that he at least was able to finish the film. In closing until better versions become available this dvd even though far from perfect is still ok. | 3 | Not their best, not their worst. | 987,897,600 | 04 22, 2001 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00004Y7TA | Robert Bauer | [
8,
9
] | I was very pleased to view this documentary and other various programs on this 2 disc set. First off it includes BRAND NEW sketches with all of the cast except for Eric Idle, who although does not appear in the sketches, he does appear at the end of the mock interview sequence (which only lasts about 1 minute). It also would have been nice to see Graham Chapman but of course that was impossible. Most of the new sketches are good except the timing on the jokes was not quite as sharp or quick. Even Carol Cleveland appears and she still looks great. There is a rare 10 minute short film made in 1971 celebrating the Mayday Festival that was lost for years. A Pythonland tour with Michael Palin covering some the original areas where the classic Python sketches were filmed is also a plus. But the big attraction is a Monty Python episode that was made specifically for a German audeince. It was 1 of only 2 ever made. Very Rare Indeed! It is the second show of the two shows. The first show is not included although there is a clip of it in the bonus features are of the dvd. | 5 | The Pythons still got it! | 1,031,616,000 | 09 10, 2002 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00005NI5Y | Robert Bauer | [
5,
6
] | This album has to be heard to be believed! Bob Dylan has never sounded more self assured and confident in years. Every song seems to have something all it's own. Ranging from the blues track "High Water" to the great track "Floater" to unbelievable blues on "Lonesome Day Blues", this is a must for any collection. Unfortunately all the years of recording and touring have shredded his voice. However his style and uncanny wordplay along with a fantastic backup band have made this a minor point. This is also a great party record. Listen to "Cry A While" and guaranteed the house to be rocking. He even does a great job on the rockabilly styled tune "Summer Days". Bravo to Bob Dylan for a great job all around. If he's past his prime you couldn't tell from listening to this album. | 5 | Not "Blonde on Blonde" but very close. | 1,012,435,200 | 01 31, 2002 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00005O5CF | Robert Bauer | [
4,
4
] | This Kino edition of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with John Barrymore is the first US horror film. One of his very best. The sets are wonderful and the time period costumes make this a very realistic looking film. This Kino version is by far the best quality print (35mm) and the picture quality is excellent, not dark and sharp and clear. However, this version on Kino seems to be edited. Some scenes seem to stop short before they are finished. Perhaps some of the footage was either missing or was so deteriorated that Kino chose not to include it. I previously owned the Image version of this film, and while the picture quality is no where near the Kino version, I seem to remember that the footage that is missing on the Kino version, is on the Image version. I wonder if anyone else has noticed this. Oh well, considering that this film is over 85 years old, I am happy that a very satisfying version is now available on dvd. Thanks Kino, for a job very well done. I also appreciate the bonus materials at the end of the film. In particular the 1909 audio recording of the transformation of Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde. Also the Stan Laurel spoof is nice (but not particularly funny). This is a must dvd for any collection, silent or sound. | 4 | The absolute best looking version, however..... | 1,145,923,200 | 04 25, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00006AL1D | Robert Bauer | [
3,
3
] | What a great 3 dvd set to own. These films are all highly energetic, full of action and comedy, and a great thrill to watch. The special effects are nothing short of mesmerizing. All the actors especially Michael J. Fox, and Christopher LLoyd possessed a wonderful chemistry. You identify with them immediately. As far as this set goes, you can't go wrong. You get all 3 films. They are completely remastered and are in gorgeous 5.1 surround audio (dolby digital only, no DTS). All five speakers plus subwoofer get a full workout here. They all look like brand new. Not a scratch or blemish noticeable. Colors are clear and bright. I recommend widescreen over full screen on this set. In addition to all three films, you get tons of extras. Interviews with cast and crew, the making of the trilogy, bloopers and outakes, deleted scenes never seen before, commentaries, hundreds of trivia and fun facts that you can view while watching the films and many more bonuses. Plus with the new price of this set ranging from $15-$25, you just can't pass this up. I highly recommend this dvd set. Bravo Universal!! | 5 | Great Set. Great Value. Fun Fun Fun!!!! | 1,188,000,000 | 08 25, 2007 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00006IR69 | Robert Bauer | [
4,
4
] | Once again we are treated to the cream of the crop Rolling Stones collection. Haa! Again the scholars and lovers of "The Greatest Rock And Roll Band" are treated to a good collection of their 40 year output, and although there are some good points about this collection, it still misses the mark. First the good points. 1}The remastering on this collection is excellent. For the first time there is more clarity and punch in the songs than ever before. You can finally understand Mick Jaggers vocals (well, some of them anyway). Keith Richards guitar and Bill Wymans bass really come out with a freshness that has never been heard. Charlie Watts drumming also has a good kick as well. Also much of the hiss, ticks, and pops have been removed. 2)Mostly everything is in one place. Now for the bad points. 1) All these years we have been treated to the early material in mono sound. This should by now have been corrected. Wrong. Not only were the early tracks like "Satisfaction(which I have heard in true stereo), Get off my cloud, 19th Nervous Breakdown, and Paint it black, in mono (although it was clean mono), but Ruby Tuesday, Let spend the night together, and Mothers little Helper!!!! WHY WHY WHY???? There is no excuse for this especially when they are now all available in the new SACD format. Must I now shell out 250 dollars to purchase a new SACD player. Absolutely not. 2) The booklet included does not give any info about where each song was recorded, no dates, or any personal notes from the band members. Very incomplete. Last but not least, the song selection itself. Most of the important songs are here but NO Time is on my side, Heart of Stone, 2000 Years from home, or Dance little sister. The new songs are okay except for the new song "Losing my touch" which I was wincing while I was hearing it. I hate to say it but it may be time that the band called it a day. I though it was quite embarrasing considering what a great band this once was. For just someone who wants one greatest hits package this is okay. For the specialists no way! | 3 | Good sound but TOO MUCH MONO. | 1,034,553,600 | 10 14, 2002 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00008RWRN | null | [
3,
3
] | Napoleon (1927) is my all time favorite movie. It must be seen to be believed. In 1926-27 french director Abel Gance put together a film which for it's time was a incredible piece of film making. He wanted not only for the viewer to watch the film but to experience it like never before. He experimented with everything. He would put cameras all over the place for effect, and also use multi images which were superimposed over one another. He filmed parts of the movie in technicolor, parts of it in 3D(for which footage is said to still exist to this day in the vaults in Paris), and with stereo sound, all which was unheard of in 1927. He was the first director to use a widescreen process (30 years before Cinerama even existed). This movie was originally 8 hours long. Gance over the years edited, cut, and shortened the film. It was considered lost until a reconstruction took place in 1981. The current version of the film is around 226 minutes long. There was another reconstructed version clocked in around 5 1/2 hours long that was shown in 2000 in France. The 226 minute version of the film is only available in Australia, and South Korea(222 minutes) on dvd. If it will ever be released in America on dvd is unknown. Movie director Francis Ford Coppola has ownership rights to the film and for some reason or another has not allowed a dvd release in America as yet. This is a film that must be handled correctly for a appropriate dvd release. Much more footage has been found (since 1981) and much of it is in better condition than in this 1981 version. I am still happy that at least it is on dvd at present. For now the Australian dvd is preferred over the South Korean dvd for a couple of reasons. First the picture quality is better on the Australian dvd. Second it is shown at the correct speed. The picture quality and speed of the presentation on the South Korean dvd is terrible. However, the Austrailian dvd is in the PAL format so it cannot be played on a US dvd region 1 player. You can view it on a PC with a dvd rom if you wish but a film with this magnatude and epic proportions should be shown on the biggest screen possible for full effect. The South Korean version is the only way to view this film on a US dvd player because the dvd is region free and in NTSC format. So in closing hopefully this movie will get a full restoration (5-8 hours) in the near future(I hope), and will be available to one and all to be watched in all it's full glory. | 3 | 5 star movie, 2 star video | 1,138,579,200 | 01 30, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0002LI11M | Robert Bauer | [
7,
8
] | What a phoenominal recording and what a fantastic story to this, the greatest album that never was (until 2004 that is). Mostly everyone knows the story about this album. It started to come about in late 1966 to be a followup to Pet Sounds, however many problems surfaced and the album was scrapped. All that was left was the songs Good Vibrations, Heroes and Villians, and Surf's Up. Everything else was shelved. Brian had a nervous breakdown and he would'nt even talk about the record for 35 years. In 2004 Brian and his new band rerecorded the whole album with such care to detail to sound just like the Beach Boys of 1967. He suceeded with such precision and detail that it is a marvel and a must to be heard. Its hard to believe that the late Dennis and Carl Wilson who were more smarter than Brian did not live to see this brilliant piece of work and Mike Love and Brian Johnston who Brian says he will never ever work with again survive. They have said nothing about this work so far. Every song is recreated so beautifully that when you hear it you cannot help but smile which is what Brian always wanted to achieve. Surf's Up, Cabin Essence, Heroes and Villians, and Good Vibrations, all wonderful songs. One unfortunate drawback is that Brian can no longer hit the high notes that he used to but that is a small problem that his very capable backup band and singers handled perfectly. Brian deserves all the praises and awards heaped upon him for having the courage to get himself back together and finishing the most famous album that never was! Not to mention the best album of 2004! | 5 | Absolutely Brilliant! You've Done It Again Brian! | 1,098,230,400 | 10 20, 2004 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0003404RW | Robert Bauer | [
2,
4
] | I just recentyly purchased this Dvd player from Toshiba, and I am quite pleased with it. However there are 1 or 2 little problems(annoyances) that have to be addressed. First off this is a beautiful looking machine. Sleek and very stylish. It's very thin and does not take up alot of space. It is also very lightweight. Second, it is very easy to set up. Most dvd players with upconversion do not supply you with the HDMI cable, but this machine includes it at no extra charge. Very nice. It takes about 3-5 minutes to connect to your television set. You must use a HD tv or Hd ready tv with HDMI inputs to get the best results. You can also use regular componnent cables or RCA analog cables too. But since this is a advanced player with video upconversion it really doesnt make any sense not to take advantage of this more powerful player. It is also very easy to set up on the tv. There is a switch on the front of the player to switch to the HDMI mode. Then make sure your tv set is set to 1080i resolution, and also make sure the player is set that way as well. Use the HDMI button on your remote to do this. And then make sure your tv input is set to either HDMI1 or HDMI2. Most hd tv sets have two of those inputs available. Then your done. You will be blown away by the incredible detail and color of your dvd's, and you will notice a substantial difference over progressive scan, which is now the standard for most Dvd players.Since the signal remains pure digital, instead of going from digital to analog to digital again, there is no loss in video or audio data, and the picture is uncompressed. So the signal from the player directly to the television remains pure digital. Now for the one or two little annoyances I mentioned earlier. The main problem that I noticed was the players minor unresponsiveness. It seems that sometimes you must press the play button or the open tray button two or three times to get the player to respond. Why? With my Pioneer standard Dvd player you just touch the buttons once for the actions to take place. Maybe I am being a little picky, and the player may just be a little sensitive to the touch. And one time the Dvd did not load properly and the player froze. I just turned the power off, waited a few seconds, put the disc back in, and it worked fine from that point. But for the most part, this is a very good player once you set up everything correctly. I also wish that this player played all formats of cd as well. But it will not play Dvd audio, or SACD surround sound discs. So in closing this is a very good player at a decent price, and if you want to see your dvds in the absolute best quality, then this player with fit the bill nicely. | 4 | Very good player, however................... | 1,114,041,600 | 04 21, 2005 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00064X3EA | Robert Bauer | [
0,
0
] | Tumbleweed Connection to my mind is Elton John's best lp, right next to Goodbye Yellowbrick Road, and this SACD sounds absolutely perfect. Many of my SACD surround sound cd's sound a little hollow or empty, missing the bass or too shrill in the high ends, but the engineers got the perfect mix for this lp. All channels are perfectly used here. Every song on this lp, are top Elton. My all time favorite Elton song is here, "Where To Now St. Peter", sounds so beautiful, it nearly brings tears to my eyes. Of course this Sacd costs a little more, and not so easy to find, but it is definitely worth the upgrade in my opinion. Highly recommended. | 5 | Absolutely perfect, lp, beautiful in 5.1 | 1,352,678,400 | 11 12, 2012 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00065XJ48 | Robert Bauer | [
13,
17
] | Hoooraaaay! The records that started Beatlemania 40 years ago finally released by Apple (or is that Capitol?) records. Meet The Beatles, The Beatles Second Album, Something New, and Beatles '65. The first release of Beatle albums was first done in 1987 on cd and I was quite dissapointed by the flat mono sound on the first 4 british releases by EMI. The rest of the catalogue was released in stereo. In retrospect it was the right decision to release the cd's in the original english releases, but why the first four lp's were released in mono when the songs were recorded in two and three track stereo is still a mystery. Since 1987 this was all that was available, Until Now!!!. For the Beatles 40th anniversary all 4 of the first U.S. L.P.'s have been released in stereo for the first time ever and the wait is finally over. All 4 albums have been digitally remastered from the original U.S. master tapes and they sound just like the original vinyl records. They have also included the mono versions as well so everyone should be satisfied. All 4 albums are must haves and each have tracks that stand out. Meet The Beatles has " I Want To Hold Your Hand" and "All My Loving", The Second Album includes "Roll Over Beethoven", "Long Tall Sally", and "She Loves You", Something New contains some great rockabilly like "Matchbox", and also a beatutiful "And I Love Her" sung by Paul Mccartney. My favorite lp (not to put down the other 3 though) is Beatles '65. By the end of 1964 with the release of this album the Beatles were shredding their moptop image and turning into highly respectable songwriters and musicians. Writing more mature and reflective songs including "No Reply", "Im a Loser" (which you can already notice how John Lennon is being influenced heavily by Bob Dylan), more great rockabilly by Ringo Starr and George Harrison with "Honey Don't" and "Everbody's Trying To Be My Baby" respectivly. The Beatles definitely wanted to spread out musically and honestly in terms of their music. And "I Feel Fine" with it's opening of guitar feedback was something that would influence many future musicians (Jimi Hendrix for one), but The Beatles did it here first. These albums are all indespensible. One more plus is a booklet included but it really doesn't contain any real information regarding the L.P.'s, the songs, or any real stories pertaining to the albums. But the cd's are what counts anyway so read the book once and then put it away. One big plus is if you have a real good receiver with a 5.1 speaker setup and it includes Dolby Pro Logic 2 music mode. With this setup you will be able to hear gorgeous surround sound and if you listen in particular to "I Feel Fine" and "She's A Woman" with all that beautiful(to me anyway) echo, it is really somethng for your ears to enjoy. So in ending, a nice job with the remastering and a long wait that finally paid off. | 5 | The Beatles original first 4 Capitol albums, Finally. | 1,100,908,800 | 11 20, 2004 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000784WKO | Robert Bauer | [
12,
12
] | This is one of the greatest not only of British, but of American TV shows as well. Such a great group of actors and some of the greatest acting and writing as well. I fell in love with this show when it ran on PBS in the late 1970's as "The Good Neighbors", and since the early 1980's it hasn't been shown on tv at all. Many times while watching I laughed so hard that I hurt myself. It's very rare to find a show that makes you laugh and at the same time makes you feel good. It has very funny moments but also some very touching moments as well. Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith, and Paul Eddington are some of the most professional actors around and they were perfectly cast in this show. And what a great premise for a show. Briers plays Tom Good, a middle class suburban draftsman who at 40 is sick and tired of the rat race and wants something fulfulling in his life. Most people can agree with that. Thats one reason that his character is so loved. He decides to become self sufficient. Kendal is his loving wife who goes along with his dream. She is 100 percent supportive of him. Briers decides to get rid of most material things. No electricity(he builds his own generator for light), no phone, tv, stove to cook (he finds an old wood burning one), etc. He turns to farming and in no time rips up his back lawn, and starts to grow vegetables on it. He trades in his car for a cultivator. He wants to live off the land. It is very hard work but Tom and Barbara(his wife) feel it will be fulfulling. Keith and Eddington play Margot and Jerry Ledbetter, his next door neighbors. Jerry worked with Tom, and was stunned to learn of Toms new undertaking. Jerry is quite similar to Tom. Middle class and easy going and is willing to help Tom if he needs it. At times you almost feel that Jerry would want to give up his chaise lounge chair, and his daily cocktails to join up with Tom. Margot,on the other hand, is the primadonna of the snobs. She can't stand what Tom and Barbara are doing, bringing in pigs, goats, and chickens which Tom and Barbara are raising right next door to her garden which she loves and cherishes. She is constantly trying to make Tom feel guilty for dragging "Poor Barbara" into all of this. She is always ordering henpecked husband Jerry into answering the door or phone, or lighting her cigarette or any of her other little whims.They all perform brilliantly.This Dvd set contains the first 3 seasons (7 shows each) from 1975-1977, along with a 1977 Christmas episode. A fourth season was done in 1977-78, but those episodes are not included here. They were included on a earlier Dvd set that is now out of print. Hopefully BBC video (or Acorn video which originally issued the Dvd) will rerelease it so all four seasons will be available. The very last episode was filmed as a Royal Command Performance and this is also available with the final 7 episodes on the same Dvd. The Queen of England was a huge fan of this show and it was performed especially for her. The quality of Series 1-3 is very good considering the 30 years ago of filming or videotaping. The Dvd also contains interviews of cast, and crew, and fans of the show. In closing I'm so happy that the first 3 seasons of the show are now available, and hopefully the last season will be reissued soon so I have the complete collection. This is a must 4 dvd set for anyone interested in good, clean comedy that they just don't make anymore. It's British and sometimes the dialogue can be a little hard to understand, but with listening a little more closely and with repeated viewings, this show will grow on you in a very short time. | 5 | What A Classy Show! | 1,136,592,000 | 01 7, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0009I96LM | Robert Bauer | [
16,
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] | This is a great radio. You cannot go wrong with Pioneer quality and this radio is no exception. If you want to subscribe to XM radio satellite service this is the perfect receiver to own. It is very durable and sound quality is superb. XM(unlike their competitor Sirius)does not compress their audio, so the music is extremely clean and clear. You also have the option of storing up to 5 hours of music in this radios memory in case you want to play it back later. The only drawback to satellite radio is you will not get a signal 100 percent of the time. If you go into big buildings or you are somehow blocked from the satellite signal, you will experience dropoffs(slight losses in reception). So if you go into stores or office buildings you may experience this. This does not really bother me because most of the time I turn off the radio when I am in stores or offices. With XM you get a great variety of music, news, talk, comedy, childrens programs, and sports all in one place. And it's 100 percent digital. Great display too. 6 lines of info including channel name and number, artist, song, and if you prefer you can add sports scores or stock info. Also many accesories including car kit, transmitter(if you wish to have XM on any home stereo), and dock for recharging and placing you radio safely on a shelf. Everything you need for car, boat, home, or anywhere on the go. This is a wonderful portable radio. Excellent!! | 5 | Great Radio. Everything you would want in music and talk. | 1,138,579,200 | 01 30, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0009WFFS6 | Robert Bauer | [
0,
0
] | It's so hard to believe that it has been 37 years since the final farewell concert at the Royal Albert Hall for Cream. What a fitting venue for a reunion to take place. Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, and Ginger Baker have (I believe) done the impossible. They settled all(or almost all) their differences, and performed a fantastic group of reunion shows ever. Where most reunions are usually nostalgic, and happy, and void of any substance, Cream proved not only can they still play, but play with energy, originality, and vitallity. Anyone lucky enough to get tickets to these long sold out shows got a real treat. Eric Clapton has not played with this intensity for years. Since it was his idea to pull this off and put the group back together, he knew the odds were great. Because of this he reached the highest heights of guitar playing. Some of the most beautiful guitar solos I have ever heard. Because instrumentation was at a bare minimun (only guitar,bass, and drums), he knew he had to pull this off or else. I believe he hasn't played like this since his Derek and The Dominos period. It's also true that while Jack Bruce was ill last year and does not look too good here(several times he was leaning on a stool), his bass playing was nothing short of phenominal. And check out his blazing harmonica and vocals on "Rollin and Tumblin". Pure ecstasy. And Ginger Baker. Never before has he played so smoothly and fluidly as he does here. His vocals on "Pressed Rat And Warthog" were very interesting, and I got a good laugh at his "Party Political Broadcast" line at the end of the song. Where, during the original Cream period he played with thunder and heavy power, this has now been replaced with more smoother drumming and precision(he does a great solo on "Toad"), which I do not at all object to. These men are all in their early to mid 60's and it is not surprising that they do not play exacly like they did 35 years ago. Anyone expecting this will be disapointed. I look at it as Cream 2005,not 1968. On this dvd they played almost all their hits except for "I Feel Free" which Jack Bruce wanted to do but he realized they never could play with the same power of the original version, and for reasons that I still can't figure out "Strange Brew" which is one of their biggest hits. However, this is a very minor complaint. They do great versions of "Badge", "Politician", "White Room", and of course "Sunshine Of Your Love", along with many other great tunes. Also one brand new song. Well, it's not exactly new. "Stormy Monday" ,however, was never performed by Cream before so in a way it is a new song. Their version can stand proudly next to the Allman Brothers version. Recorded in high definition and with gorgeous 5.1 surround sound audio, you"ll see and hear Cream like never before. If you have the proper speaker setup, you can hear Ginger Bakers drums rolling all around you. And unlike attenting the concert and seeing them live but so far away, this is like having a front row seat. All in all one of my top 3 favorite concert performances. This should be viewed by all the new so called bands out there to watch how to really perform blues and rock with the power and originality of the real masters. Long live CREAM. | 5 | Wow!!!! What a fantastic concert! 5 stars is not enough. | 1,131,840,000 | 11 13, 2005 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000E1BXFG | Robert Bauer | [
0,
0
] | I must admit, I have a strong connection to this movie, but I will give a totally honest review here. This is the very first King Kong movie I ever watched. I was 9 or 10 at the time. It aired on WOR channel nine in New York on a Saturday afternoon, and I never forgot it. It had everything, King Kong, Mechanical Kong, a real bastard of a bad guy, good guys, a real good heroine who got Kong's affection. It also has good acting, great special effects, and great fight scenes. And last but not least, it has "Heart". You will find yourself cheering Kong, the good guys, the heroine, and booing the bad guys. As far as the blu-ray quality goes, I was very pleased with the transfer. There are still a few light scratches here and there. But overall the picture is very clean. Slightly grainy, but still clean and clear, and full of nice details that I never noticed before. Very good 2.0 mono also. No sound distortions that I could notice. There are no extra's here, but for the price and just to have this in my collection, makes it worth it. I have this along with the blu-ray of "King Kong Vs. Godzilla", which is very good also. I highly recommend this blu-ray. | 4 | A Winner. Very Nice Transfer. | 1,404,950,400 | 07 10, 2014 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000E33VZ4 | Robert Bauer | [
6,
7
] | This is one of my all time favorite tv shows. Although same in concept and scope than Bewitched, this shows superior cast and performances tower over Bewitched. I believe this show was much more funnier than Bewitched. Barbara Eden stars as Jeannie and Larry Hagman stars as Cap.(later Maj.) Anthony Nelson. And Bill Daily stars as Roger Healy, Maj. Nelsons best friend. This dvd set covers the entire 1st season (30 episodes) of the series. Since this series 1st season was shot in black and white, this is the preference for me over the alternative colorized dvd set. As far as the video and audio go, the video looks fantastic. Episodes are clean and sharp with no compression. No dirt or scratches noticeable. Audio is in clean 2.0 mono sound. All episodes are complete and uncut. The pilot episode includes a audio commentary with Larry Hagman, Barbara Eden, and Bill Daily. It's nice and pleasant but not very informative. This is the main problem I have about this set. NO INFORMATION!! To me this keeps this set from getting 5 stars. The 4 dvds come in 2 seperate cases covering all 30 episodes. On the back of the cases you get episode #, title of each episode, and small description of each one. I think there should be more info than this, so I had hoped when I played the dvds, got to the main menu, and selected an episode, I would get a small amount of trivia, some more details such as production date, 1st broadcast date, and cast listing with special guest stars. No such luck. I had hoped for much more info about each episode. You get a 14 minute featurette with new interviews with Sidney Sheldon, Larry Hagmen, Barbara Eden, and Bill Daily, which is a nice (but short) special feature. It's nice to see them together and still very good friends. They were the backbone of this great show (along with the late Hayden Roarke). Hayden Roarke was wonderful as Dr. Alfred Bellows. I would have loved for him to have been there too. In closing this is still a great set to have, and I intend to have all 5 seasons of this great show. I highly recommend the b+w dvd version of this classic show. | 4 | One of my favorites, but wheres the info? | 1,155,168,000 | 08 10, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000E8NQTU | Robert Bauer | [
1,
1
] | Days of Future Passed is a fantastic album. It has beautiful lush orchestration mixed with some of the best music that The Moody Blues ever recorded. This album deserves to be in everyone's collection. This is one of the earliest examples of rock and orchestral music that both were combined successfully. My review is for the quality of the Sacd itself. I do have a sacd 5.1 player and have it calibrated correctly. The front label says that the lp is included with 5.1 surround sound. This is misleading. These songs were mixed from the original quad tapes, so when you listen to this on a Sacd you will not get any audio from the center channel. The audio is mixed so you don't notice it too much, however I feel that it still sounds not quite as full as it should be. I have not heard the bonus tracks so I cannot comment on them. I still enjoy the album in surround sound, but I am not 100% thrilled with it. I have heard much worse on some surround recordings. The best of the Sacd recordings are still the Elton John sacds. If you can find them, you will be blown away. I will still recommend "Days Of Future Passed" though, just be prepared for a 4.1 audio instead of 5.1 surround experience. | 4 | Beware! This is a quad mix, not in 5.1!! | 1,272,067,200 | 04 24, 2010 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000FQJA2S | Robert Bauer | [
6,
9
] | I believe this is one of the best documentaries on film ever made. This is one of my all time favorite documentary films. I think Leni Riefenstahl was one of the most innovative female movie directors to ever put a film on celluloid. She ranks up there with all the great movie directors- D W Griffith, Abel Gance, Cecil B Demille, Orson Welles etc. It's also true that she was Adolph Hitlers favorite film director and the only one that he wanted when he wanted his propoganda films made. Her most popular films such as "Triumph Of The Will", and "Olympia" are her best films. Olympia is an eye popping unbelievable film. It starts with a montage of different sights of Greece- The Acropolis etc. Then you see beautiful statues of men and women. Then with some beautiful editing she blends from a male statue into a very muscular male human. She shows men and women (some nudity) in different stages of posing and exercising to show the beauty of the human form. It sounds like it's not for children, but it is done with such good taste that with adult supervision it is not at all offensive. Now for the film quality. The quality of the film is not good, but it is definitely not unwatchable. It is dull, faded, shows many scratches and artifacts and at times is shakey. Even the audio is pretty abysmal. Full of hiss and crackles and pops. It has definitely not been restored or remastered although some people may not be bothered by this because ,let's face it, this film was made in 1936 and some may say it should be allowed to age gracefully. It is however the complete German version. You get a choice of the original German language with English subtitles, or optional English language. This set of 2 dvds also includes many bonus features such as a deleted scene, alternate scenes from an Italian version of Olympia (which has much better picture quality than the German version), still gallery, 2 documenties , biography, and an essay. These bonus features (especially the 2 rare documentaries) save this Dvd edition of Olympia from being a total loss. Please don't misunderstand- This is still a must own film for any collection!! So if you like this film and want it in your collection, you will get a just passable transfer of the film in its complete German version, along with some good bonus features. With some reservations I will still recommend this dvd. | 3 | Rough picture transfer but not totally trash either. | 1,160,870,400 | 10 15, 2006 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000HKP88C | Robert Bauer | [
0,
2
] | Where can I start with this phenominal video game. One word comes to mind. Perfection!! Rockstar games issued other great Grand Theft Auto games in the past and they were all of excellent quality. But this time they got everything right. The game is fun. Period. Everything a video game should be. Just the right difficulty on the missions. Great cut scenes. This game really tells something of a story. Only drawback is that I thought the graphics could be a little better. And the topper of them all ONLINE PLAY! For the first time you can team up with about 16 other players for Team Deathmatch, Cops And Robbers, and many other different types of online games. Sensational. I found the online play played smoothly and only a few little lags in play. I belive this game will go down as one of the greatest games in video game history. And that is not an exagerration. Definitely not for the children. I highly recommend this game. Don't hesitate. Definitely pick this one up. | 5 | Can you top perfection? | 1,212,192,000 | 05 31, 2008 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000ILYYJE | Robert Bauer | [
7,
7
] | The Doors happens to be one of my favorite musical groups of all time. Their music is endless. No one before or since has ever sounded quite like them. I however wanted to wait before I purchased all 6 of their studio lp's on cd. I had all of them on vinyl lp's for years, and had the 2 cd greatest hits package. But all of their studio lp's are musts to own on cd. I originally heard that the sound quality was not top par on the cd's until they were reissued only a few years ago. Still, something told me to wait. When I heard that all of the lp's were going to be completely restored and in 5.1 Dolby Digital AND DTS audio, I said to myself it was time to take the plunge and get this set. I do have pros and cons about this set and I will address them one at a time.1. I am a huge fan of music in surround sound, this is one of the main reasons that I purchased this set. As far as the surround sound goes, I could'nt be more pleased. All 6 lp's sound simply fantastic. With the exception of the 1st lp which doesn't really use the surrounds except for some ambiance and echo effects. From Strange Days to L A Woman you feel like you're right in the studio with the group as they play. One note, these songs are played in Advance Stereo and Advance Surround sound and may not play on all standard dvd players. A++ on the surround.2. The 6 lps as mentioned before have been fully restored to their intended brilliance. The debut lp has been slightly speeded up. For the past 40 years (according to their producer Bruce Botnick) the debut lp on vinyl and cd form which have been in circulation were issued at a slightly slower speed. Due to a technical glich or something. Why this wasn't corrected in all that time is a mystery. I happened to be used to the slower version because I have been listening to it for many years. So when I first heard the speeded up (slightly) new version I was a little surprised. I don't really mind it and I suppose I will get used to it after a few more listenings. You now also get the uncensored version. When Jim Morrison sang "She Get High" on "Break On Through" Elektra records took out the word "High" due to drug references. It has now been reinserted. Also for the last song on the album called "The End" Morrison used the F word quite a few times, and that was also edited out. It has now also been put back in. On the other 5 lp's you will hear extra notes, dialog before and after tunes, and many other surprises. An A for nicely restoring the lps.3.You also get over 20 unreleased bonus songs, alternate takes, some unreleased tunes like the "Work In Progress" version of the Lizard King song that was supposed to be on the "Waiting For The Sun" lp, and one or 2 brand new Doors songs. Not bad. B+4. You also get video clips. Unfortunately, they are very poor quality, and most if not all of them are available on other Doors dvds. It would have been nice to include brand new never available before clips, (and for the price of this set 20-30 of them). C on the videos. A real shame.5.The cd's are all cased in a huge door like box with a small peephole in which you can look in and see some b+w photos of the group. When you open up the box you see a hugh amount of wasted empty space. This is a real waste of paper or cardboard if you prefer. Fortunately, all 6 lp's album covers have been fully reproduced to their original brilliance, and each jacket includes a small booklet containing new notes by producer Botnick, all lyrics to all the songs, and some nice unreleased color and b+w photos. C on the packaging.6.This relates to the price of this set and I believe it's very important. Now, if you are a huge Doors fan and it does not bother you to have these lp's in surround sound, then this set is not necessary. Although this set includes the lp's in Stereo as well as surround, it's just not worth the high price tag for this set. All of the 6 lps may be purchased separately at a much lower price. If you break it down, the set includes both stereo and surround versions of the same lp. Each of the 6 lp's included in this set have 2 discs each. A cd and dvd. If you figure one cd cost's $8 or $9 and multiply times 2 that's about $20. Multiply that times 6 lp's and that's $120. Add that to the 30 or so extra bonus audio and video selections, and you've got the roughly $140-$150 price tag that goes for this set. B- on the price.So that's my take on this set. I shelled out quite a bit of money for these lp's, and I won't be too happy when my credit card bill arrives, but I wanted to get the best quality of the Doors music and that's what really matters to me. I watched the videos once and I'll probubly never watch them again. The bonus songs are interesting, and I will definitely listen to them again (for the record, they are also in surround sound). In the long run I wish they could have been sold individually, but that's water under the bridge now. And if you really couldn't care less about the music in surround sound, then skip this set completely. I still recommend this set. Overall B. | 3 | Fantastic 5.1 audio. If not interested skip this set. | 1,188,000,000 | 08 25, 2007 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B000SSQ7JW | Robert Bauer | [
5,
5
] | Wow. It took a long time to get the Three Stooges the proper presentation of their short films. But now here it is. The Three Stooges Collection presents the first 19 Stooges shorts made by the team from 1934-1936. All of the shorts are in chronological order and have been "BEAUTIFULLY" restored. Sony finally has done it. A collection for any Stooge fan to be proud to own in their collection. All shorts are presented complete and unedited. They look so good that its hard to believe that these short films were made over 70 years ago. For many years the Stooges dvds that were available were at best slipshod affairs. Fair to bad prints were used. All shorts were organized together by different themes. But now it looks like finally the Stooges will get the proper respect they deserve. All prints look pristine. Not a scratch, speck, or trace of dirt remain. As a matter of fact they look so good on todays widescreen tvs, that you could swear that they look similar to high definition quality (if they hadn't been filmed in b+w). It's almost as if the trio filmed all these shorts yesterday with hd quality cameras. The shorts look THAT good. The audio also has been cleaned up. No more hiss, crackles, or sound distortions. This dvd collection contains no bonus features, but for a super quality collection like this, it's not really an issue. Bravo to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment for finally getting it right. A absolute must for any stooge or slapstick dvd collector. I can't wait for the next editon to be released. Highly Highly recommended. | 5 | Simply Gorgeous. A Stooge Lovers Dream!! | 1,194,652,800 | 11 10, 2007 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0011N19HI | Robert Bauer | [
13,
14
] | Like most of the other reviewers, I awaited very patiently for a long time for Season 5 to finally be released. The Mary Tyler Moore Show in my opinion was/is (along with The Odd Couple) the funniest show on television. And time has not diminished that. It is still as fresh and original today. It contains what all sitcoms today lack. Great acting, writing, and most of all heart. I was so happy when I finally heard that Season 5(along with 6 and 7 coming later on) was being released. I got my dvd copy the first day. I however was very shocked when I saw that the same care in the packaging was not continued. No information of any kind. Wrong cast listing. And just very cheaply made. Not to mention any bonus material. I am glad that the shows are at full length, with no editing. However I feel so much more care should have been put into this. This show deserves all the care and respect that it earned during it's original run and still deserves today. Apparently Fox didn't think so. I also feel that the quality of the transfers are TERRIBLE. So much grain that I couldn't believe it. There has been no restoration or remastering of any kind. The transfers are clean, but it is so fuzzy and grainy that it can be a little distracting at times. In short a great show with a terrible presentation. Hope Fox will improve their act for seasons 6 and 7. | 2 | Very, Very Disappointed | 1,255,305,600 | 10 12, 2009 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0014FAIXO | Robert Bauer | [
5,
8
] | In my opinion season 4 of The Odd Couple was their last great season. This is the season where they hit their peak. Season 5 still had some great episodes but you could tell the end was near. Season 4 also contains my most favorite episode "The Flying Felix". This histerical episodes showcases Tony Randall's and Jack Klugman's absolute perfect chemistry together. Now concerning the edits in this edition, there are quite a few, but because this is my all time favorite TV show I am willing to make concessions on this. Don't know why Paramount is doing the edits but hopefully in the future the episodes will be complete and unedited in other dvd editions. I know these episodes backwards and forwards and I noticed a few more edits in addition to the ones listed here by other reviewers. In "Felix Directs" there is a scene where a director agrees to pay Oscar $500 to appear in his and Felix's new film. Oscar gets so excited about the offer that he start's to sing "I'm gonna be in pictures!". That scene has been edited out. In "The Insomniacs" episode Felix has not been able to sleep for unknown reasons. There is a scene where Oscar, Murry, and Myrna try to sing "Dream when your feeling blue" softly to Felix. Felix almost falls asleep after the song is done until Murry shouts out "ONE MORE TIME!" and wakes him up. A hilarious scene that was edited out. Shame on Paramount. The episodes have been remastered and overall look fantastic. Some grain is present though. Overall however I'm still happy that all 5 seasons will be available even with the edits. I also wish there were some bonus features. Still recommended though. | 4 | Their last great season. Quite a few edits. | 1,213,488,000 | 06 15, 2008 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B001G9LV9I | Robert Bauer | [
2,
2
] | I've been collecting Buddy Holly best of or greatest hits comppilations for years, and this is without doubt the finest collection of Buddy's music on cd EVER!! It contains most of Buddy's important tracks as well as the undubbed versions of early Buddy+Bob(Montgomery) tracks and the apartment tapes that Buddy recorded one month prior to his death on Feb.3, 1959. They have been issueed many times in the past with heavy dubbing that was tacked on in the 1960's. I agree that the packaging is a little flimsy, and if you are not careful putting the discs away, that the cardbosrd holders will definitely tear, making it very easy for the cd's to fall out. Also, having the last 3 tracks he recorded in late 1958 (The 4th tack "Moondreams" is not included) in mono, when they are available in true stereo was very dissapointing. BUT, I think the sound quality of all the tracks is outstanding and believe me I have listened to many of his cd's through the years. I will bet anyone, that these versions were transfered from THE FIRST GENERATION MASTER TAPES! I noticed no hiss, crackles, or any distortion except from the very early Buddy+Bob tracks. They sounded a little crude and rough. But from the Decca tracks to the end (yes even the apartment tapes undubbed sounded excellent to me)the songs all sound pristine! In closing if you are a casual Buddy fan, then you don't need to pick this set up. But if you are a heavy duty Buddy fan, then this package is a no brainer. It's a shame that the packaging is rather cheaply made, and the only songs Buddy recorded in stereo are only here in mono. Still there is no finer collection(other than the 1979 "Complete Buddy Holly" set released on vinyl in 1979)available! Bravo to Geffin and Universal for releasing this collection. | 5 | The BEST cd compilation of Buddy Holly to date! | 1,236,556,800 | 03 9, 2009 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B005BYBZKY | Robert Bauer | [
11,
11
] | I have been a Laurel and Hardy fan since I was a young boy. There were frequent showing of some of their shorts and films on television and of course "March Of The Wooden Soldiers" every Christmas. And I have loved them from the first time I saw them, how could anyone not?. The love these two men had for each other, on and off the screen were always well known. It was inevitable that Hal Roach, their producer, would eventually team them up, although Leo McCarey, another fine director, also gets credit for putting the boys together. They both started out very early, Stan working with Charley Chaplin's company, and "Babe" Hardy, as he was known working as an extra, usually in the bad guy roles very early on. The were teamed up first in "The Lucky Dog" in 1919, which came and went quickly. You could see in this early silent, that there was chemistry with them, with their scenes together. It would take 7 years before they were together again, and in 1927, they made their official first movie together. "Putting Pants On Phillip" which was Stans favorite film with Babe of all the films they made. They made some very good silent films like "Liberty" where they are high on a scaffolding overlooking Los Angeles. And make no mistake, they were really high up there, similar to Harold Lloyd climbing that building in "Safety Last". No digital effects back in those days. Of course everyone knows "Big Business" another great where the boys try to sell Christmas trees in the summer, although this film was made in mid late December of 1928. But the silents were fading and in early 1929, the boys filmed their first sound film "Unaccustomed As We Are", and they never looked back. They made a perfect transition from silents to sounds because their personalities and their voices fit perfectly for sound, unlike some other actors and actresses who couldn't fit with the conversion to sound. And from 1929 till 1954/55, the boys stayed and worked together, either in films, or live tours and shows. Their final appearance in public was in 1954, when they appeared on the TV show "This Is Your Life" when they were surprised by host Ralph Edwards. Stan was a little nervous and ill at ease, but Babe enjoyed it. It was a touching final appearance, and it marked the final time that boys put on their trademark bowler hats. As soon as they put them on, you saw Laurel and Hardy as we all know and loved them, it was a fitting finale. The boys were even preparing to do television, they were lined up with Hal Roach Jr. to do some TV shows, in color, but shortly before filming started, Stan suffered a stroke, and then shortly after that Babe also suffered a stroke. Stan's stoke was minor, and he recovered, but Babes stroke was more serious, he lost a lot of weight, but it didn't help. Babe died in 1957. Stan never made another film or movie again for respect to his partner. Stan lived long enough to see the fans admiration for himself and for Babe. Stan died in 1965. For years the boys films have been long neglected and handled improperly. They have been treated better in Europe, where they have also been loved and respected for years. There was a wonderful box set released in the UK several years back which contained all their silents and most of their sound films. It has fairly good prints, although the silents look a little rough. And it also has 'uuuuuuuggggggggghhhhhhhh' colorized versions of the films which look terrible. However to play the dvds in America you would need a region free player, and the set was fairly expensive, so this was a costly venture. However, the boys now get the attention to detail they deserve. This new collection contains all of their "Hal Roach" sounds and shorts. There were several they made for other companies, but they are not included here. They are however easily available else where."March Of The Wooden Soldiers, Fra Diavolo, Bonnie Scotland, and The Flying Deuces" are missing from this collection. Also none of their silent shorts are included. However you get all of the sound shorts and all of their features in chronological order, with excellent prints, many of them restored as close as possible to the original theatrical releases.This collection also contains a few of the European versions of some of their shorts and features. They feature Stan and Babe speaking phonetically in either French or Spanish. These are fun to watch, especially watching Stan and Babe speaking in their own voices. These European versions contain footage not found in their American versions. I have seen many versions of these shorts and features on other collections, I have the UK box set also, and I can positively confirm that these shorts and films in this brand new collection, look and sound the best I have seen or heard. They have been newly transferred in high definition, so there is much more clarity and sharpness than ever before. Of course they are not perfect, still scratches, and sound distortions remain, but they are kept to a minimum. They have been updated as much as possible to today's video standards, and can be enjoyed by everyone. Some have complained about the packaging. I have had no problems so far. The package is in a book format, and I find that I can remove discs without a problem. I found no scratches on the discs, when I opened my collection. Unless a complete restoration occurs for a slightly possible future blu-ray release, these are the best that Stan and the Babe Hardy will look and sound. There are some good bonuses also here. A few commentaries for some of the films, a short tribute to the boys from Dick Van Dyke, Jerry Lewis and others, a interactive tour, some shorts where the boys made guest or cameo appearances. And the book contains some good info on each short and film. So rejoice L+H fans, we finally have a proper release to enjoy. And hopefully their silents will be released properly also in the future. If you are a fan, this is definitely the upgrade you have been waiting for. A big thumbs up. | 5 | Bravo!! The Boys Finally Get Their Work Released. Properly. | 1,325,203,200 | 12 30, 2011 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B005LAIIHG | Robert Bauer | [
0,
1
] | This 3d version of Life of Pi has to be seen to be believed. Gorgeous visuals, and depth. Beautiful color. A good simple story, touching in spots and very entertaining. I highly recommend this 3d Blu-ray for any collection. | 5 | One of the most gorgeous 3d transfers I have ever seen | 1,373,760,000 | 07 14, 2013 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B007XTDXVY | Robert Bauer | [
1,
1
] | No matter how great Lon Chaney was as "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" and "The Phantom Of The Opera", he in my opinion was born to play a Marine in this 1926 film. He is so believable and fits so well in the part, that is a natural for him. No makeup required here, and it is proof positive that he could play many other roles without all the makeup. You can see in this film how much he enjoyed playing in his role of the tough sergent with a heart. And for his role, he was the first actor granted to be an honorary member of The United States Marine Corps. And Chaney was highly honored indeed. William Haines is the man he takes under his wing, and Eleanor Boardman plays the nurse that the two of them are both in love with. The transfer here on this DVD-R is very good. Of course some wear and scratches remain, but overall the quality is very good. Nice stereo track by Robert Israel. Unfortunately no extras. But this is a must film for a Lon Chaney collection. I highly recommend this film. | 5 | Chaney's favorite film, and easy to see why | 1,373,068,800 | 07 6, 2013 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B0082SIPXQ | Robert Bauer | [
0,
0
] | If you are fan of Bachman Turner Overdrive, like I am, then this is a must Blu-ray for your collection. Randy Bachman and CF Turner are still in excellent form in this live concert from late 2010. They perform all their hits and some new songs from their new cd. Don't believe that these guys are just going along on the string here. They rock. They have an excellent back up band behind them, but let there be no mistake, they are in full control here. CF turners vocals still in great shape. He growls and screams and his bass playing is still on the mark. Randy Bachman is still sharp, and tight on his lead guitar. Video quality on this disc is excellent, sharp, good color, and crystal clear. These guys are old school, so they stick to old school as far as tech goes. No loseless audio here, only standard 2.0 or Dolby Digital 5.1. I played both audios, and they are both good, but the 5.1 is preferred for me. No fantastic surround, but good. So in closing, a great 90 minute concert, rocking and fun all the way. All the hits, and even the new songs are very good, excellent video and good audio. It is the next best thing to being there. One of my favorite Blu-ray concert performances. Highly recommended!! | 5 | Aged? Yep, but like fine wine, the more aged, the better | 1,368,403,200 | 05 13, 2013 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B008RTE066 | Robert Bauer | [
0,
0
] | Magical Mystery Tour was The Beatles first real production, and project since the death of their manager Brian Epstein serveral months before it's release. It is common knowledge that although all 4 Beatles had a hand in production, Paul Mccartney was the major producer and director. This was made during a very sad period with the group losing their manager and their escallating drug usage. The group at the time of his death were lost, confused, and not sure what direction to take. Of course their music didn't suffer, but other major problems were starting to arise. As far as this movie (or experimental film, depending on who you ask) was concerned, no one knew much about it before it's release. It is part avant garde meets Monty Python. It was shown right before Christmas 1967, in black and white, and was seriously panned right away by all the critics. Yes The Beatles had their first flop, no question. As of today the film now has a strong cult following and is enjoyed by many who now understand it. You are either going to love this film or hate it. The Beatles themselves look tired and drugged out to say the least. No happy and crazyness like "A Hard Day's Night" or "HELP" here. But the film has some good moments. I believe the best is the "I Am The Walrus" musical excerpt. If you are a Beatles completist you must have this in your collection. As for the blu-ray itself, it looks like a brand new recently discovered print was used and it trumps over the previous home video and dvd version. Most scratches and debris have been removed, and picture is sharper, colors brighter and more detail. Although this is far from hd demo quality. The audio has been remixed to DTS HD 5.1, and sounds spectacular. You also get a new Paul Mccartney commentary, plus some other extras, plus a couple of hidden easter eggs, if you can find them. So weird as it all is, if you are a Beatles fan, you definitely want to upgrade to the Blu-ray version of Magical Mystery Tour. Highly recommended. | 5 | Magical Blu-Ray release | 1,353,974,400 | 11 27, 2012 |
A1DMYUSXX77JEW | B00BX49BGQ | Robert Bauer | [
7,
8
] | This is a wonderful release from Criterion. They did a great job here. This is the most beautiful looking version of Harold Lloyd's 1923 feature "Safety Last" I have seen to date. Except for some minor wear, a missing frame or two, and some flicker, this transfer is perfect. You won't believe the sharpness and all the details you will see, and for a 90 year old film, you just won't believe your eyes. This is also Harold Lloyd's most famous film of all the 200 shorts and features that he made. Hysterically funny, perfect timing and gags, and of course the part of the movie climbing the side of the building. It is still incredible that he was able to do it so flawlessly. And with all the new details and sharpness, the tension is even more gripping. At times, the nausea may creep in. 3 audio tracks included- Stereo orchestral, a monaural organ, plus a excellent commentary. Also 3 restored shorts by Harold, not as in great shape as Safety Last, but still very enjoyable. An intro by Harold's granddaughter Susan, some location spots where the movie was filmed. And a nice BBC documentary, feature length, that was released in 1989. It is a very thorough and informative program on Harold's life with many clips and interviews with people that knew and worked with him. This is a complete package that should be in every collectors library. Harold has been mostly forgotten behind Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton, but this is a great introduction for anyone interested in starting to learn about Harold Lloyd. A absolute must and highly recommended. | 5 | Just A Fantastic Release | 1,371,600,000 | 06 19, 2013 |
A1DMYUTZ3PG3X1 | 1475959907 | Angelina | [
0,
0
] | OMG! I am so excited to see that he wrote another book. His first one, A Host of Suspects was GREAT! I wanted more. I believe that this man will be famous one day at least that is what my book club members think. They will be so excited when I bring this new book to our next gathering. Will he be doing any book signings? How do I find out when and where? | 5 | When Angels Cry | 1,354,147,200 | 11 29, 2012 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B0002JMA2K | betty j rickey | [
0,
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] | This oil drain pan is nice because you can change the oil several time before you have to drain it.I would recommend this to friend. | 5 | Oil drain pan | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B000FGDDI0 | betty j rickey | [
0,
0
] | This is soft heating pad and that is it.It only lasted 6months.Did not even get to wash it 1 time.the hand held controller went bad.cost more to return it than it was to buy another one. | 2 | Heating pad | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B000HEBYYU | betty j rickey | [
0,
0
] | I like this oil drain pan because it is low to the ground.Perfect for cars.I would recommend this product to friend. | 5 | Oil drain pans | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B00108CPZY | betty j rickey | [
0,
0
] | The quality is heavy duty.The exhaust pipe fit perfect.I would recommend to a friend.I received it on time and not damaged. | 5 | Exhaust pipe | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B0013TQXXK | betty j rickey | [
0,
0
] | This pen,pencil and letter opener I received as a gift.I use it all the time.I would recommend this product to friend. | 5 | I like it. | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYUVH4GIFAH | B005UQTYYM | betty j rickey | [
0,
0
] | The electric pepper mill is nice to have.The only complaint that I have is that it does not hold enough pepper.I would recommend to friend but get one that holds more pepper. | 4 | Pepper mill | 1,402,185,600 | 06 8, 2014 |
A1DMYVHOEYON7Y | B00F3V1L3Q | null | [
2,
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] | These sandals are beautiful and comfortable. However, they are bigger than the actual size. I usually wear size 7, but I bought size 6 this time. I recommend that you should have one size smaller. | 4 | Good looking Sandal. | 1,398,729,600 | 04 29, 2014 |
A1DMYVM0ZVF319 | 0061996637 | Sarajane Powell | [
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] | My grandson loves this series and has read all of them published so far. I will order others as they come out. | 5 | A book kids love | 1,365,379,200 | 04 8, 2013 |
A1DMYVM0ZVF319 | 0446573051 | Sarajane Powell | [
0,
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] | I love this author and this book did not disappoint. I will continue to read Mr. Baldacci's books. Good read. | 5 | A well written book | 1,365,379,200 | 04 8, 2013 |
A1DMYVM0ZVF319 | B001E0HT2W | Sarajane Powell | [
0,
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] | I did not like the taste of this product! I would like information on how to return two of the still sealed bottles. | 1 | Torani syrup for Mai Tai. | 1,365,379,200 | 04 8, 2013 |
A1DMYVM0ZVF319 | B007IX38UQ | Sarajane Powell | [
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0
] | Beegie Adair has the talent of a very good jazz piano player. I have enjoyed her music for years both listening to her albums and in person performances. | 5 | Beegie album good music | 1,365,379,200 | 04 8, 2013 |
A1DMYVM0ZVF319 | B007IX39EG | Sarajane Powell | [
0,
0
] | Good music for listening and driving. I continue to enjoy her music whether the album or in person performances. This is worth listening to. | 5 | Another Beegie hit | 1,365,379,200 | 04 8, 2013 |
A1DMYVU6H4GNKX | B005OR3B2I | Christine Crutchfield | [
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] | I love the whole Mary O'Reilly series!! Terri Reid does a wonderful job writing. I'm reading book nine, and can't wait for the next book to come out!! | 5 | Great Book | 1,361,923,200 | 02 27, 2013 |
A1DMYW2U9HGLOV | 0345506197 | Greg A. Ray | [
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4
] | The journey begins with Vince Poscente relating and identifying the enormous pressure cooker speed creates in every venue of daily life. Whether speed is embraced, ignored or is creating havoc in our lives, we all have built a wall trying to shield ourselves from its effects, in one form or fashion. Through his experience in speed skiing, Vince, brings a paradigm change to the sweet impact speed can have upon our lives. He provides insight and practical concepts we all can apply personally and professionally that will not only create the paradigm shift, but will also catapult us into a place where order and peace reign amongst the chaos of the rest of the world. | 5 | Catapulting yourself into the sweet spot of your life. | 1,188,777,600 | 09 3, 2007 |
A1DMYW2U9HGLOV | 0470230231 | Greg A. Ray | [
6,
7
] | Left on Red is an intense call to action for leaders, managers, investors, and innovators at all levels. Whether you are looking for inspiration, validation, or just a dose of courage, Bill Glynn runs you down a compelling path of the mindset needed to win big in today's hyper-competitive environment. He also demonstrates how what-if thinking along the entire value chain of most any product or service can create bigger opportunities for everyone involved. This book is for anyone who is in the business of thinking ahead, or should be.I am definitely recommending it to my network and buying it for my partners and direct reports. | 5 | An Intense Call to Action | 1,211,155,200 | 05 19, 2008 |
A1DMYW2U9HGLOV | B00IP5LKRE | Greg A. Ray | [
0,
0
] | Do Something Now is the “permission slip” we need inside our organizations to spark engagement. From my experience, the overwhelming majority of the time, taking action leads to learning, invention and ultimately progress. The solution, the resources and the path of least resistance is rarely visible at the onset of any initiative that breaks through business as usual. If you want to make a difference (which I believe so many people do) you have to make something happen. I’ll personally refer to this book often for a daily dose of inspiration with a shot of whoop ass! | 5 | The Permission Slip We All Need...A Dose of Inspiration with a Shot of Whoop Ass! | 1,394,668,800 | 03 13, 2014 |
A1DMYW7FFURCNM | 059306495X | Ronnie Bank | [
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] | Amazing pace never a dull moment. One of the best thrillers i have read lately. And on top of it makes you think as to where our planet is going... | 4 | Couldn't put it down | 1,399,593,600 | 05 9, 2014 |
A1DMYWG85WDKSI | 0130659045 | Cole lorimer | [
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1
] | Although fictitious and occasionally preachy, this book had several good points which outlined the importance of an economic system run by morals. All in all it was good | 3 | A good read | 1,357,171,200 | 01 3, 2013 |
A1DMYWG85WDKSI | B0084B1OUM | Cole lorimer | [
0,
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] | Well written and moving, a must-read for all. In every way it deserves the title of classic. A a a | 4 | Excellent | 1,392,336,000 | 02 14, 2014 |
A1DMYWG85WDKSI | B0084BL4NY | Cole lorimer | [
0,
0
] | Brilliantly written and deeply thoughtful, this is truly a classic which deserves it status as one of the great works of the English language. | 5 | The scarlet letter | 1,369,612,800 | 05 27, 2013 |
A1DMYWG85WDKSI | B00FATEJYE | Cole lorimer | [
3,
4
] | Not bad i think that i enjoyed this game more than expected. It is fun to play it. And all of that good stuff | 4 | yup | 1,386,374,400 | 12 7, 2013 |
A1DMYWOIMAVP0Z | 0800120655 | Yung Wang | [
0,
0
] | I agreed with every reader 's comment on this movie. It is the most spetacular sailing movie I ever see. But the love story was not directed with any meanings. Also I agree with others is: When will they release a DVD version of this movie? | 4 | spectacular sailing footages but poor romantic story. | 943,228,800 | 11 22, 1999 |
A1DMYWOIMAVP0Z | 6303261736 | Yung Wang | [
23,
25
] | I have seen all Japanese masterpieces, but this one is absolutely the very best Japanese samurai movie ever made. Director Kobayashi used his piercing observing eyes to tell the world that there are painful agony and undisclosed black truth of the overly golorified Harakiri (suicide by self-inflicted abdomen cutting and openning). I first watched this movie in 1973 and immediately was convinced this one is the best Japanese movie ever made. Only Akira Kurosawa's movies like Rashomon, etc. can match with Harakiri's depth and enlightenment. A must see movie, it makes you think, and realized that many of the glorified- virtures the society adores and admires are actually nothing but sad lies. | 5 | Behind the make believed glorification of Harakiri. | 943,142,400 | 11 21, 1999 |
A1DMYXOH49ZIIH | 0380009994 | Frank Lochinger | [
0,
0
] | I read this as this was the story behind an Iron Maiden song. It was a quick and easy read. It's a mariners tale to a man he meets on his way to a wedding. | 5 | Great Poem turned into Song | 1,381,708,800 | 10 14, 2013 |
A1DMYXUWVFCU4Z | B000NA1ZLK | Paul Ross | [
0,
1
] | Short and simple. The product came as promised on time, and was in excellent condition. I am very happy with the order. Thanks. | 5 | Excellent Product and Service | 1,253,577,600 | 09 22, 2009 |
A1DMYY5XZ284IG | 1937011208 | Cheryl Delaney | [
1,
1
] | Informative and well written. I wish there would have been more photos of some rides and the hotels. I would have rated the book a 5 star rather than 4 star rating | 4 | Well written book | 1,365,465,600 | 04 9, 2013 |
A1DMYYEOHU54D5 | 140190663X | SacredThings.com | [
21,
21
] | You can't go wrong with anything by Wayne Dyer. This was actually an older recording that has just been released on CD, so I had heard some of the stories/topics already, but there is always something of value to be gleaned from his material. I have seen him speak twice in person and he never disappoints! | 4 | Always good material | 1,142,812,800 | 03 20, 2006 |
A1DMYYEOHU54D5 | 1571741941 | SacredThings.com | [
13,
14
] | I have heard and read about these creation concepts in many places, from the Abraham-Hicks (Law of Attraction) material to the Bible ("It is done unto you as you believe") to many books on wealth and also from "What the Bleep Do We Know?"...but this was by far the most simplified and easy to read version. From the many reviews written so far, it's obvious that some people are really resistant to the power they hold and others are excited by it. I have experienced incredible changes in my life by using these principles and believe them to be invaluable. If you are open to the idea that you have more power over your life than you can imagine, then this is worth checking out. | 4 | Complicated concepts simplified | 1,142,812,800 | 03 20, 2006 |
A1DMYZCJK6IZMH | B00006LHWF | Donita Odland | [
0,
7
] | Came as ordered in a timely fashion will be played at my family get togethers for years to come and at other functions | 1 | dee | 1,319,241,600 | 10 22, 2011 |
A1DMYZCJK6IZMH | B003FXXO8O | Donita Odland | [
0,
0
] | this is one of my all time favorite groups and was able to order easily from amazon to enjoy for years to com | 5 | dee | 1,319,241,600 | 10 22, 2011 |
A1DMYZCJK6IZMH | B00GT3PXSQ | Donita Odland | [
2,
4
] | great addition to my collections plan to watch and keep lookout for other series when they come out arrived in good shape | 5 | like to watch old westerns | 1,393,372,800 | 02 26, 2014 |
A1DMYZDTIQUBY8 | B004I749OO | Michele Brzozowski | [
1,
1
] | after washing them many times they are still very rough. they don't feel like deem at all. Both pair are very scratchy. | 1 | problem, not real denim | 1,360,022,400 | 02 5, 2013 |
A1DMYZDTIQUBY8 | B009W7GB5U | Michele Brzozowski | [
5,
7
] | I thought this player had a remote with it. I'm not sure if I can use this unit. The last unit was not loud enough to use for water areobics. | 4 | not sure. don't know if I looked at it incorrect | 1,360,022,400 | 02 5, 2013 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | 0785128247 | Douglas Thompson | [
4,
5
] | I'm glad that marvel has finally released this whole series in graphic novel form. It's about time that they did because it is such a pivitol time in the x-men history. It is one of the pieces that connects most of the more recent events in the marvel timeline. Highly recommended for any x-fan. | 5 | About time | 1,217,289,600 | 07 29, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B00005N90M | Douglas Thompson | [
1,
1
] | This movie had a very bad plot and script. The acting was not even so-so and half the time it didn't make sense. At one point i enjoyed it, but that was like ten or eleven years ago when it was on the television. | 3 | Poor plot | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B00006G8JR | Douglas Thompson | [
1,
2
] | This movie didn't really make sense to me because it jumped around a lot. They didn't really explain a lot to the movie watcher as the movie progressed. But this movie will most likely keep children intrested ao i'd recommend it to anyone with children. | 3 | Ummm...yeah | 1,217,289,600 | 07 29, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B0000A1HUB | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | This was an interesting movie that left somethings unexplained or explained badly. It was a decent mystery that had a lot of obvious clues but it is still a good childrens movie that most adults would enjoy. | 3 | Interesting movie | 1,200,441,600 | 01 16, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B0000AGQ6U | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | This movie was good for a couple reasons. One it was well written and two it has a good leading cast. The director did a good job presenting the material so people who don't care about horses should still enjoy this film. | 4 | Worth the money | 1,213,401,600 | 06 14, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B0002IQDL0 | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | Don't buy this movie even if you have kids. The main reason is that this movie should have been the first one and the first one should have been the second one. It also was pretty poorly acted. | 2 | horrible | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B00062134E | Douglas Thompson | [
1,
3
] | This was a good movie because it was well written and well acted. The main character was a child but it was a child who has a good future in the feild of acting. The movie was easy to follow and it made sense in short worth the money spent. | 4 | Good Movie | 1,200,441,600 | 01 16, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B0008ENIVQ | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | This is a well written movie that was shot in one of my homes of New York City. It was well acted even with the children actors who in most cases this was their first film. It also has Mary Louise Parker who is a very good actress that is sometimes under rated but in this movie you can see her talent. | 4 | Good movie | 1,200,441,600 | 01 16, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B00097E6UY | Douglas Thompson | [
2,
3
] | This is a decent family film that had a lot of fluff. Kids will love it adults not so much. I wish i had known the animals in it would be talking because that is a pretty over used theme. So kids will love it because it's kid oriented and parents can stand it. | 3 | Decent Family film | 1,200,441,600 | 01 16, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000A59PY2 | Douglas Thompson | [
9,
11
] | Alec to the rescue is a substandard movie that is great for kids to watch alone or with their parents. The situations are pretty predictable and their is little to no plot in the entire movie. The acting itself was below standard, but if you get around that you can watch the movie for the scenery. All that adds to why it is the perfect family film. This is also why this film got two stars from me. | 2 | Family Film | 1,181,606,400 | 06 12, 2007 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000AQKV3U | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | I kind of liked this movie because of the lesson that it taught. The movie was essentially about two girls one of which had one good friend that everyone thought was here boyfriend but she just saw as a friend. The other girl had several friends but liked things to be her way so she was also kind of a bully. Throughout the course of the movie one of the characters develops a good friendship with the new girl in town. It was well acted and sends the message of acceptance. | 4 | well written | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000BOW26A | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | This movie makes very little sense even for a low budget movie. The timing is off because people missed their cues and it leaves you wondering what was the message. It doesn't really explain what's going on and you have to kind of figure it out on your own which is pretty hard.I would not recommend this movie to anyone unless of course your trying to figure out how to make a confusing movie. | 3 | confusing | 1,249,171,200 | 08 2, 2009 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000C1VAME | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
2
] | If you're considering this movie i'm going to save you some time, it's crap. However cheap it is just put your money in your pocket and reverse it. It's a rip off of a few other movies with the same plot, but those were better written and acted. | 2 | don't waste your money | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000CR76TY | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
6
] | This movie was one of the worst movies that i've ever had the misfortune of seeing. What makes it worse is the fact that i paid for it. The acting stunk and all around it just gives horror movies a bad name. Save your money. | 2 | i Hated this | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000EWBOEU | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | Both of these movies were good. It was well acted and fun for all ages. | 4 | both movies were good | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000FZETRA | null | [
1,
5
] | This movie could have been better had all three shiloh films been done back to back. I enjoyed the first two movies thought what the hell I'll give this one a shot, and now i wish that i hadn't. My only consolation is the fact that i only purchased this item because i owned the first two movies. | 3 | Hated this movie | 1,213,401,600 | 06 14, 2008 |
A1DMYZNV4OW9EQ | B000NJWIFS | Douglas Thompson | [
0,
0
] | This movie was weird and interesting. It was pretty funny and at times made no sense but you could still follow it. I recommend it to people who like interesting movies. | 3 | interestingly weird | 1,215,475,200 | 07 8, 2008 |
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