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- First reviewSeptember 24, 2018
- Last reviewApril 22, 2022
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![The Shining [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [1980]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9ce7119e-bb89-43f4-9934-0c271d90b690.jpg)
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5
All work and no play transfers into 4K!
on October 11, 2019
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By far one of my favorite films of all time, directed by one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. The transfer looks great. My only gripe is I missed out on the awesome steelbook edition of this release.
Length of ownership: 10
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![Speed Racer: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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4
Not Mach Go Go Go
on October 4, 2019
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This is a tricky release to review. While I love Speed Racer and the HD transfer this release was given - the release wasn’t exactly what it was set up to be. Originally stated to have the Japanese subtitles and episodes of the original Mach Go Go Go, the release was then knocked down to only going as far as to support Japanese subtitles with the dub, and then again to only contain the dubbed Speed Racer episodes. This was a shame because the studio then proceeded to put out the Speed Racer/Mach Go Go Go set out months later in a ridiculous collector’s toy-head that costs at least an arm. I hope Mach Go Go Go receives a better and more accessible release, but for now I’m at least happy to own Speed Racer on blu-ray.
Length of ownership: 6
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![Megalo Box: Season 1 [Limited Edition] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1dc1efd7-de00-4c84-8b4d-92b7b9ef552d.jpg)
An underground fighter known as "Gearless Joe" sets out to join the most prestigious mecha boxing champtionship in the world: Megalonia.
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Rocky meets Levius by way of BeBop!
on September 27, 2019
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This a great series playing off an older one, but you don’t really need one before the other. Then there’s the easy comparison’s to the manga Levius (Netflix is turning into a series), which too follows a young fighter wanting to compete in Mechanical Martial Arts. Megalo Box starts with a young fighter throwing fights alongside his sleazy trainer in order to keep up - until one day the main character, JunkDog, comes up against the greatest fighter in league championship megalo boxing. Megalo boxers are fighters rigged with mech enhancements, that is until JunkDog (under the new name of Gearless Joe) enters the tournament, choosing to fight all-natural, no enhancements. With the aim towards Joe rising to top, he chooses to challenge high rank fighters to reach the man who beat him as JunkDog, the champion Yuri. The series does a fantastic job pacing its way through to the end. And while the series ends on a note that could be a finale, it’s also alive enough for more seasons. The artwork is beautiful with little signs of technological interference in the classic 2D hand drawn aesthetic. The entire series feels very much like Cowboy BeBop.
Length of ownership: 9
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A powerful beast awakens in The Last Guardian. You play a young boy who meets this colossal creature called Trico, and forms a deep bond with him as he explores the ruinous world around him and defeat those who would stop him. Survive, thrive and be touched in the enchanting world of The Last Guardian.
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5
Finally, Fumita!
on September 27, 2019
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Like most, I had my eyes on this release way back on ps3, after playing Ico and Shadows of the Colossus on ps2. Yet here we are, ps4 era, and the game has finally hit release. For me, it was completely worth the wait, as I’ve never played anything like it since the studios games were remastered for ps3. It had been too long. And fortunately, the graphics had grown with the generations - not mind blowingly, but it wasn’t like I thought it’d be. The controls however, they could be better, mostly the camera placement. But minus a few technical throwbacks, the game is a beautiful and solid experience.
Length of ownership: 17
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Enroll in a virtual high school when you play Persona 5 for PlayStation 4. Heroes awaken power by freeing themselves of societal masks in this game, which includes plenty of action-packed role-playing and sophisticated cut-scenes. Persona 5 brings an all-new experience to fans of the series while providing a playable environment for newcomers.
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4
A fantastically long experience
on September 27, 2019
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While I really enjoyed Persona 5, some of the turn based combat became redundant over the 100+ hours it took to finish it. And my second complaint is more of a warning to new players - it was a miserable first 10 hours, getting through the tutorials and lay of the land almost drove me far away from continuing. Much of it could be considered necessary, nonetheless it was BORING. Fortunately, just as I was ready to throw in the towel, thinking my experience was what the whole game was going to be, the game let go of the leash, and boy did I run wild. Instantly, my experience went from 0 to 10 and I couldn’t put down the controller. Upon completion, as I said, 100+ hours, I was glad I didn’t let those first few hours do me in. Which is to say: 10 hours sounds like a lot, until you’ve invested over a 100 hours into a game and it’s story.
Length of ownership: 17
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![John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2019]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9a77b934-4543-4e8f-a868-f42b0e5a913c.jpg)
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5
Bullet Bonanza!
on September 27, 2019
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First thing: I don’t know if it was intentional to the storyline - John Wick’s timeline being one that hasn’t had as much downtime as the audience in between - but Keanu looks tired, bloated and aged in this outing. That personal ponder aside, I absolutely love how much fun this film was. Taking ques from a lot of modern Asian action films, Wick 3 is a blender of brutal moments, especially the motorcycle scene lifted straight out of The Villainess. The story isn’t as present in 3 as it was in 2, but it exchanges these moments for pure action. There were some areas that I wish were more pronounced in the story, as I did find myself wondering what exactly was going on in the plot. But it all coagulates in the end, and sums up in a rather unexpected way. No spoilers said. While I can see room for more Wick in the future, I do think its official that anymore could risk becoming absolutely ridiculous if not handled right. Overall I really enjoyed Wick 3, but I also feel like the story might be dulling out - though I can see a few ways that the creators could make a beautiful twist in tale to continue with Wick’s tale.
Length of ownership: 17
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5
A beautiful modern day message
on September 27, 2019
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This movie is a classic. But now more than ever does it’s beautiful message carry a deeper resonance.
Length of ownership: 18
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Like five generations of his forebears, hard-bitten Montana ranch patriarch John Dutton (Kevin Costner) has ridden herd on America's largest contiguous spread... but between his declining health, his emotional gulf with his willful kids, and ever dicier border dustups with the government, developers, and the neighboring reservation, the trail's never been harder. Taylor Sheridan's hit contemporary western from Paramount Network co-stars Luke Grimes, Kelly Reilly, Wes Bentley, Kelsey Asbille, Cole Hauser.9 episodes on 3 discs. 7 3/4 hrs. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.
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4
Modern day DALLAS!
on September 27, 2019
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Yellowstone is very much a modern day take on episodic family dramas like Dallas or Dynasty - save for the modern day cynicism and violence of nature overtones. Season 1 is a good opening to what I assume will be a good multi-season run, and like most beginnings, this one will spend a good amount of time shifting between past and present, as well as basking in exposition. But that’s not to say there’s not a good story being told at the same time. We travel through a wide cast of characters, digging deep into their personal prowesses, which builds the backbone of the narrative involving men versus nature, the struggles of old American tribes and their plight against the past, a father and his drive to maintain his land for a fractured family. So basically: while this maybe compared to lighter affairs, and even attractive to those that love them - Yellowstone is far darker and morose, featuring violence, sex and hard language not meant for a lot of the viewers that may want to buy into this world - but instead, this is a series more in line with audiences that love long-form crime stories, like the Sopranos or Boardwalk Empire, or even Deadwood, with a smattering of some soap opera-esque tones of shoes like Little House on the Prairie, Dallas and Dynasty. It should also be noted that this series was created by star individual who wrote Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River - if you’re a fan of these films, this is definitely one for you.
Length of ownership: 18
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Relive story-driven classics with the Quantic Dream Collection for PlayStation 4. Perfect for deep thinkers, Detroit: Become Human challenges you with a deep, engrossing narrative driven by questions of morality and human nature. Featuring Heavy Rain and Beyond Two Souls, the Quantic Dream Collection offers unique, challenging gameplay with intensely personal storytelling.
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4
Great package for a great price!
on September 27, 2019
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At $60, this was a pretty steep set at first - noting that the remastered portion with Heavy Rain and Beyond was priced at $25 for quite awhile. But when the set fell to $40, it immediately became an attractive buy. Yes, the first disc is the exact same release that came out before, and the second disc simply the release for Detroit that we’ve always had - nothing special, unless you’re a fan of slipcases. Accepting this set isn’t there for its presentation or features, it’s a great collection at $40, especially if you’ve never taken a dive into the games of Quantic Dream studios.
Length of ownership: 18
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Back into the darkness...
on September 20, 2019
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After taking a break from the bleak minimalist atmosphere to explore the sunshine noir settings of California in season 2, True Detective is back to the basics, and in proper form. Writer/Creator Nic Pizzolatto took the extra writing time HBO provided to craft another partner based, time-shifting, and cynical mystery crime story for this 3rd outing. While not quite reaching the heights of the long-baked first season, this particular story is following closely in line. Revolving around 2 detective’s search for 2 missing children, we cross a lot of seedy characters, and even take a moment to explore an incredibly interesting red herring, but everything provided to the viewer is always in question as the detective telling us this story is an unreliable narrator, suffering from dementia/Alzheimer’s disease in his later years. This season will leave you guessing all the way until the very end, and even then you may not reach the proper conclusions - this season is hefty and ambiguous, though only a few tiny unimportant threads are left untied at the end. If you dug season 1 and crave more after the short comings of season 2, this will make up for it in spades. I truly hope to see more True Detective in the future, this particular season did feel like it was a little too late to redeem itself after leaving the door closed for so long after upsetting fans in season 2, but Nic Pizzolatto has a plan to bring the story full circle if given a fourth season, and I personally would love to see that happen after seeing what was done with season 3.
Length of ownership: 16
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