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![Arrested Development: Season One [3 Discs] (Ws Dub) (DVD)](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
This three-disc set contains all 22 episodes from the Emmy Award-winning first season of the situation comedy Arrested Development. Each is presented in an anamorphic widescreen transfer that preserves the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1.78:1. English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include three commentary tracks recorded by series creator Mitchell Hurwitz. He is joined by many of the cast members on one of those commentary tracks. Deleted scenes, original songs by David Schwartz, and footage from a panel discussion on the show held at the Museum of Television & Radio round out this excellent collection from 20th Century Fox.
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I loved this show. It's much better watching them back-to-back on DVD then waiting for FOX to occasionally air an episode, so anyone who's just starting will really benefit. Unlike some other comedies, at no point does Arrested Development tackle a tough issue, rather the writers clearly just love setting up humorous moments (or calling back or forward to them) and making fun of anything and everything. There's no slapstick, low brow gags (unless there's a large setup to appreciate the irony), this actually feels like a smart comedy.
What's great about it: Good humor, doesn't take itself seriously
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I loved this movie. I tend to like superhero movies, but really only go for ones that have a decent plot, real (well, relatively) characters, and a tendency to shy away from campiness and cliches. The cinematography, score, and amazing actors (being able to convey emotions without speech, which seems rare in this genre) all gave this film a dark, gritty feeling. The director's and producers' agreement to keep Batman in the real world as much as possible certainly added to the feeling of intensity and gravitas of the movie.
Good special features too, someone did their job paying attention to making the whole feature good. Making ofs and what not. Commentary was limited, but that seems to be the case these days.
What's great about it: Everything, except...
What's not so great: Katie Holmes' acting talent
I would recommend this to a friend!
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I really liked this movie in theaters, and again when I bought it on DVD. The actors do a great job, the scenes are well setup, the scenes flow, and the plot makes sense. The moral of the story comes out slowly (in most cases). However, after watching it a few times, it loses some of its value as a lot of the power is solely on its message, not so much on the stories. Rewatching diminishes, but if you haven't seen it you'll enjoy it.
What's great about it: Great acting, moving scenes
What's not so great: Hits you over the head
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Doug Liman's box-office hit The Bourne Identity gets a new DVD release to coincide with the theatrical release of the film's sequel, The Bourne Supremacy. This "Explosive Extended Edition" of the film offers a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. English, French, and Spanish soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a new beginning and ending for the film, deleted scenes, a featurette about choreographing a fight scene, a featurette about how much the film resembles actual spy work, a short documentary on amnesia, and a profile of Robert Ludlum -- the author who created these characters. This is a solid release from Universal, who were kind enough to throw in a free ticket to see The Bourne Supremacy with all purchases of this disc.
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I liked Bourne Identity because it consisted of non-traditional action sequences, a question-driven story, and more indie-style cinematography that sets the film apart. It's a shame that in the sequels, some of this feel is lost, though it's good that other aspects have been incorporated into 'blockbuster' movies. The movie moves at a fast clip, trading action for tense investigation for brief reflective scenes right back into action. At times this transition seems a bit jolted, but in the end the movie fits.
What's great about it: Good pace, action sequences, shots
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![We Are Marshall (DVD Widescreen) [DVD] [Standard]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/b921bb16-5e05-4e48-803b-f043ded5faa9.jpg)
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I always dislike when Hollywood takes a compelling story and decides overdramatize it. The real story behind the young Thundering Herd is interesting and moving and doesn't need false claims about the NCAA, overblown scenes about well-planned out hiring decisions, and fake rivalries. Still, We Are Marshall makes for an entertaining movie and will (hopefully) provide you with the desire to learn more about what really happened. It's a good starting point for anyone unfamiliar with the story, but please don't let it be your sole definition of events.
What's great about it: Touching story, well shot scenes, excellent football coverage
What's not so great: Too much artistic license
I would recommend this to a friend!
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After Aaron Sorkin's departure, many fans derided the West Wing's season arcs and snappy dialogue, claiming Aaron was responsible for those key elements that made West Wing special. While it's no doubt he wrote and planned the earlier seasons that were great, the staff he left behind does an excellent job carrying the style through. Unlike later seasons, where the feel does start to differ as a response to new direction and an attempt to remain fresh, season five still feels like the original West Wing, perhaps a bit more streamlined.
What's great about it: Great cast, good plots
What's not so great: Limited commentary, extras
I would recommend this to a friend!
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