Probably one of the most honored epics on recent television, HBO's mini-series Band of Brothers was produced by the powerhouse team of Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg. It won the Golden Globe for Best Mini-series and is nominated for 19 Emmys. The 6-disc DVD set comes in an embossed metallic case. It has an extraordinary amount of information in addition to the 10-part true-life story of the men of Easy Company in the 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army. To start with, it contains the documentary "We Stand Alone Together: The Men of Easy Company," which interviews the real men of Easy Company as they tell their stories, inner-cut with film footage and rare and archival photos. Also included is a making-of feature on the mini-series, actor Ron Livingston's video diary that shows behind-the-scenes footage from the actor's perspective, and a featurette of the screening on the beaches of Normandy. There is also an optional enhanced viewing "Field Guide," which extensively references people, places and events connected to Easy Company and their campaign through Europe and WWII as a whole. Additionally included are character bios, web-links to the Band of Brothers living memorial, as well as other pertinent sites, a still photo gallery, episodic previews and scene selection menus. The DVD is released in widescreen only with a 16:9 aspect ratio from High Definition digital masters, the audio is DTS English and 5.1 Surround as well as English, French and Spanish Dolby Surround. Spanish subtitles and English closed-captioning is also included. This is a must-own DVD set, especially for history buffs and collectors of World War II information.
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I can't recommend this box set more! I received this as a gift and didn't think I'd like it. This is awesome! The storylines are captivating, the cinematography is superb, and the directing is of course the best. Wonder why it won all of the awards? There is a reason...
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Yeah Yeah. It's not the book. We've heard it a thousand times. This movie is not fun and has horrible continuity. 'Phoenix" made me decide to stop watching any more Potter movies. Yuck!
From director Michael Bay and executive producer Steven Spielberg comes a thrilling battle between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. When their epic struggle comes to Earth, all that stands between the Decepticons and ultimate power is a clue held by young Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf). Unaware that he is mankind's last chance for survival, Sam and Bumblebee, his robot disguised as a car, are in a heart-pounding race against an enemy unlike anything anyone has seen before.
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The CG in this movie is amazing! The story, not so much. It's been a while since I watched cartoon series as a kid, so it was fun to re-discover the characters again. This movie is fun and one that belongs in your collection. Sequel here we come....
Learn more about Heavenly Sword. (Flash demo) Synopsis The ancient Heavenly Sword once belonged to a deity, and legend says that the sword cannot be wielded by mere mortals without draining their life, killing them within hours. A warrior clan in a distant land guards this powerful weapon. Soon, an evil King and his army storm the clan and end the lives of most of its members. Nariko, the clan leader's fiery red-headed daughter, must take up the Heavenly Sword to survive. Join Nariko on her quest for vengeance against the King, before she pays the ultimate price.Witness the power of the PlayStation 3 as you delve into the deep, diverse combat experience of Heavenly Sword. Enemies use intelligent squad-based dynamics with powerful artificial intelligence, so you'll need to carefully watch your every move. Sweep debris against your opponents, throw bodies into other enemies and more as you journey through the destructible environments. The Heavenly Sword transforms into three different stances, so you can choose your favorite fighting style. You won't need to rely on that alone, as a wide range of objects and weaponry are yours for the taking.
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This game shows the true power of what's to come for the PS3. It really is like playing a movie. Besides the story and the beautiful details, I really like the game because of the controls and the different stances with the combat. From start to finish Heavenly Sword is non-stop action. I was expecting the game to last a little longer, but I'm finding myself re-playing it quite often.
What's great about it: Graphics, storyline, controls
Learn more about Resistance: Fall of Man. (Flash demo) For decades, populations across Europe and Asia have felt the fury of Chimera: a rapidly mutating parasite that infects other forms of life, rendering its victims into new Chimera. The unstoppable spread of this deadly disease has made its way to the shores of England in Fall of Man. It's now 1951, and while playing the part of U.S. Army Ranger Nathan Hale, you must fight alongside a group of British resistance soldiers in a last-ditch effort to free England and the rest of the world from the stranglehold of this ruinous plague.Exotic weapons and vehicles team with proprietary physics to create a unique human and Chimeran arsenal. While on your mission, you'll encounter lifelike characters and creatures who display sophisticated behaviors and interactions in complex environments for an immersive experience. You'll be subjected to the chaos of large, crowded battlefields in close combat within infested military command centers and decimated urban landscapes based on actual locations in Great Britain.
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The game is very close to perfect. This was the first game I bought with my PS3 a year ago and I'm still playing. The graphics are incredible, the game is challenging, and the online play is stellar. This will be in your game library for a long time.
What's great about it: graphics, online play, single player mode
SynopsisContinue the legendary mad hoops action in NBA 2K8, featuring New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul on the cover. Now in its ninth year, the series presents extreme on-the-court excitement and the intensity found only in the realm of the NBA. Sport your gravity-defying moves from city to city in Dunk Contest challenges, where only the baddest and the best can unlock new dunks, props and players in multiplayer and online modes. Keep the screaming crowds interested or say goodbye to your career. The groundbreaking Signature Style feature returns, this time with hundreds of new shooting, dribbling and passing animations. Change the playing style of your favorite team members and create custom moves and dunk packages to send the fans into a frenzy. Control players all over the court to call for alley-oops, jostle for post position and set screens. Scoring isn't the only consideration; new defensive controls enable you to play tighter defense on the ball handler and run other defensive sets that shut down the offense. For additional thrills, up to six players can compete in the NBA 3-Point Shootout.
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2k has established it's foothold on the top of basketball games..again. This game is awesome! If you enjoy real sim hoops this game is for you. The game play is as close to real as I've ever seen. The online play is where you are going to spend most of your time. Stay away from Live and NBA 08.
Learn more about Motorstorm. (Flash demo) SynopsisExperience brutal off-road racing in Motorstorm. Unlike conventional racing games, Motorstorm throws the rule book out the window, runs it over and then buries it in the dirt. As you race through grit, mud and petrol at breakneck speeds, the only thing you have to worry about is survival.Compete in no-holds-barred, off-road racing action as you create total destruction in ever-changing environments. Select from a variety of vehicles, including dirt bikes, ATVs, sand rails, rally cars, monster trucks and more. Rev your engine in intense head-to-head competition with up to 15 other bikes and big rigs. Your artificial intelligence opponents take on convincing human-like characteristics, including bragging, attacking, taunting and more to up the intensity, while next-generation PlayStation 3 technology delivers an awesome, realistic racing experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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If you own a PS3, you must own this game. The graphics are unreal and the amount of detail from the autos' designs to the crashes is jaw dropping. It truly does show the power of the PS3. I does get a little repetitive and the single player mode is short and not much of a challenge. You will be spending most of your time on-line with this game.
What's great about it: Graphics, control, must have for PS3, online play has improved