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This is good for the money. I bought this for 99$ It does come with 4TB of storage. But is painfully slow at transferring large files. When I received this I hooked it right up to my USB 3.0 Slot copied a 1.4 TB file it took almost 4 hrs. BUT downloading straight to the drive several gigs at a time. Works really good. I can recommend this at this price.
Prepare to witness DRAGON BALL Z as it has never been seen before! Stunning animation and epic new villains highlight this first new Dragon Ball feature film in over seventeen years! Following the events of the Dragon Ball Z television series, after the defeat of Majin Buu, a new power awakens and threatens humanity. Beerus, an ancient and powerful God of Destruction, searches for Goku after hearing rumors of the Saiyan warrior who defeated Frieza. Realizing the threat Beerus poses to their home planet, the Z-fighters must find a way to stop him before it's too late. Only Goku, humanity's last hope, can ascend to the level of a legendary Super Saiyan God and stop Beerus's from destroying Earth, and possibly the entire universe!
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I haven't seen Dragon Ball Z in forever, but I used to love this show years ago. The moment I saw a newly made movie, I jumped at the chance to watch it. In short, it was awesome. The movie was extremely cheesy, but no more so than the actual series (which upon reflection was a lot cheesier than I thought as a kid) but man was it cool. The thing that surprised me was the humor in the movie. I actual laughed out loud at multiple different points, somethign I don't recall being so prominent in the series.
Anyway, the plot was decent, the action was cool, and there were some absolutely hilarious moments. I'd check it out if you are a fan on the series
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This Blu-Ray is actually a double-feature, containing the first two movies of the popular anime series DRAGON BALL Z that involve Broly (there is a third one not featured in this Blu-Ray).
This release is unprecedented in the history of anime as it is one of the first anime titles to be released in a high-definition format, in this case Blu-Ray. As such, you're going to get the best out of this purchase if you own both a Blu-Ray player (such as the Playstation 3) as well as a high-definition TV.
This release is also part of FUNimation's continued effort to put DRAGON BALL Z through a remastering process. This process, which was undertaken by using the original Japanese film negatives, involves removal of old scratches and grain, restoration of the original colors, and a crisp, clear digital restoration of the voices and sound effects for 5.1 surround sound (although 2.0 stereo is available for those without surround sound). The result is an absolutely beautiful 1080p picture and some wonderful sound that quickly warrant a 5/5 review from me.
Having said that, you undoubtedly have read complaints involving the remastering process (which infuriatingly insist on putting the word "remaster" in quotation marks, as if to indicate that the process was a careless, reckless, and effortless attempt). The most frequent of these complaints is the complaint of the original aspect ratio of the picture. Approximately 20% of the original 4:3 picture (consisting of both the top and bottom portions combined) was eliminated in order to produce the 16:9 widescreen format that this Blu-Ray plays the film in. As a compensation, 10% of the footage that appears on the left and right side, normally absent from 4:3 presentations, appears here. However, many fans have still taken issue with this, arguing that since the picture was originally presented in 4:3, it should also be presented in 4:3 on the Blu-Ray. This argument deserves some consideration when referring to the remastered DVD season box sets of DRAGON BALL Z by FUNimation (the first parts of the DRAGON BALL Z franchise to be remastered), which were originally presented in 4:3 and, prior to FUNimations' remastering, were never presented in 16:9.
However, the movies are a different story. They actually were originally presented in 16:9, as their first release was in Japanese movie theaters. As such, 16:9 actually *is* the original aspect ratio for the movies, just not for the TV episodes. Just like here, 20% of the vertical image was eliminated. The difference here, though, is that unlike the TV season box sets which also eliminated 20% of the vertical image, the original animators of the DRAGON BALL Z movies knew ahead of time that the movies were going to be presented in 16:9 (because it was in movie theaters), and kept this in mind while animating so that no details of any importance would be lost.
In reality, the only time the movies have seen a 4:3 release are in the first English DVD copies released by FUNimation (these movies have been released before, but without the remastering process). As such, Japan has never seen any kind of release, DVD or otherwise, of the movies in 4:3. So to say that this release is not the original aspect ratio is completley incorrect.
Having said that, I'm not completley satisfied with this release for two reasons. Firstly, the remastering process for the TV season box sets has included an option that allows for the english voices to be heard alongside the original Japanese music in 5.1 surround sound. No such option exists here. The only options are to hear the dub music/English voice combo in either 5.1 surround sound or 2.0 stereo. Considering the storage space offered on Blu-Ray, this is rather baffling.
The second major complaint is that, while the original Japanese voice/Japanese music combo are available (with expertly-translated subtitles by Steve Simmons), they are only available in 1.0 Mono. This is understandable for the DVD releases due to the limited storage space, but Blu-Ray has a whopping 50 GB of storage. There's absolutely no excuse for not remastering the Japanese voices.
Otherwise, though, this release is absolutely incredible. The visual quality of the picture thanks to the remastering process is absolutely incredible, having restored the animation to its original pristine condition, if not better. The acting is also very well-done from both the Japanese and the English voice cast, and many DRAGON BALL Z fans have noted that the English script for this movie, as written by Christopher R. Sabat (the voice of Vegeta and Piccolo) is the most faithful translation FUNimation has ever given a DRAGON BALL Z release. The dub music, while not as good as the original Japanese music, still manages to be lively enough in its own right.
I would absolutely recommend this purchase, it's worth every dollar and then some.
PS: UPDATE (7/24/2012)...
So..you know how I said that FUNimation had "no excuse for not remastering the Japanese voices"? Well...turns out...I was wrong. They do have an excuse. A perfectly acceptable one, for that matter.
The reason the audio quality of the English dub audio is so much better than the audio quality of the original Japanese audio is for two reasons:
1) The English dub was recorded with slightly better audio equipment. 2) The original masters for the Japanese audio were, in the case of the TV series, destroyed by Toei. In the case of the movies, the original masters were not destroyed, but they were not what was given to to FUNimation for dubbing purposes.
The first point is self-explanatory, so I'll go into detail about the second point a little bit.
Back in the day DBZ was recorded, everything was still done on film reels. Big, big film reels that took up space in warehouses. However, even with the first DB episode, the audio was recorded and mixed in very high-quality mono, and those film reels were then sent off to Fuji TV (the network that originally aired the show in Japan) for them to air. If you search YouTube for "Dragon Ball Fuji TV" or "Dragon Ball Z Fuji TV," you might be able to find uploaded examples of these episodes from people who taped them when they originally aired. The thing is, that high-quality audio on the film reels was only aired on Fuji TV once. After that, the film reels were converted to significantly lower-quality video tapes (which is what Fuji TV would use for reruns), and the original film reels were destroyed to make room for more film in Toei's warehouses.
This usually leads people to ask, "WHY IN GOD'S NAME WOULD THEY DESTROY THE BEST AVAILABLE MATERIALS FOR THEIR TV SHOW!?" The answer to that is because the marketplace back then is much different than it is now. Back in the late 80's and mid 90's, we didn't have DVD. We just had VHS, and it was considered absurd that someone would buy hundreds of VHS tapes to own the entirety of a TV series. Plainly put, there wasn't a market for home releases of TV shows back then. So, since Toei figured the only way people were ever going to see the show again was through TV reruns, they figured that replaying the lower-quality tapes that the film reels were converted to would suffice.
So, in the case of DB and DBZ, the original film reels were destroyed. Which sucks, because in order to remaster anything into a higher audio quality, you need the source material. FUNimation can do that with their English dub audio because, since they still have the original source recordings for their dub, they can--and did--upgrade it easily. Toei, however, destroyed their original film reel mono masters, so upgrading the audio or, for that matter, even replicating the original audio, is now no longer possible.
Even the "Dragon Boxes" which have since been released, and many fans of the original Japanese version hold up to be the pinnacle example of how to release a series on home video, is considered a little bit of a rip-off by those in the know. The audio quality for the Japanese audio on the Dragon Boxes, while probably the best remaining audio we have available, is not NEARLY what it was when the show originally aired on Fuji TV, and while the visuals were remastered, the film they used had aged a bit, distorting the colors somewhat. For that reason, there will unfortunately never be a "perfect" release of DB, DBZ, or their movies. The materials needed to do that simply no longer exist.
...However, small exceptions do exist. Toei DID keep the film reels for the *movies.* The Dragon Box release of the movies used that as their audio source, and if you ever get a chance to watch the movies on the Dragon Box release, you will notice that the Japanese audio, while still mixed in mono, is significantly higher quality than what's on the TV shows. Furthermore, for some odd reason, Fuji TV did keep the original audio sources for Dragon Ball GT. For yet another odd reason, Toei decided not to use that as their source of audio for the Dragon Box release of GT (perhaps because while they have the rights to GT, they don't have the rights to those specific tapes as they are the property of Fuji TV?).
Finally, the reason the FUNimation releases of the Japanese audio on the movies, and on GT, doesn't sound as good as good is because Toei didn't provide FUNimation with those audio sources. They didn't provide any of the international dubbing studios with those sources. They were notorious back in the day for delivering pretty lousy masters to their international licensees. They did deliver pretty high quality ME tapes ("Music and Effects only" tapes) to FUNimation, because Toei held on to the original MEs to distribute to their international licensees for dubbing purposes.
Alas, we're never going to get a "perfect" release of anything related to DB, DBZ, or DBGT. However, that would be because Toei destroyed the original materials. It ain't FUNimation's fault, and I shouldn't have blamed them for that in my review.
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I honestly loved this movie because unlike other movies it is a double feature. I really love the fusion reborn movie because janemba is different than any villain from the entire series. Janemba has the ability to manipulate reality around him which only few very characters are able to do and he can summon anything he wants. I also loved the wrath of the dragon movie with the main antagonist being an ancient assassin with epic power. I would like to thank the person who made this double feature movie available to everyone.
Gemini Man is an innovative action-thriller starring Will Smith as Henry Brogan, an elite assassin, who is suddenly targeted and pursued by a mysterious young operative that seemingly can predict his every move.
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I’ve always thought Will Smith was a great actor but lately some of his movies or roles haven’t really impressed me but I was definitely impressed by him in this movie. The director, Ang Lee also did a terrific job with the action sequences and the special effects (especially between older Smith and younger Smith). I almost didn’t see this because of the horrible reviews from critics and reviewers but I’m so glad I did. All of the actors were amazing in their roles and as far as the plot goes, it was pretty good in my opinion; it didn’t need to be complex or convoluted to keep the movie going, it was very well written not on just an action level but on an emotional level too. It’s about ond of the best government hit person in the world who wants to retire but gets burned by the government and goes on the run with a few allies only to face off against a clone of his younger self who is tasked with assassinating him. I won’t give away the story but the performance that Will Smith gives here, both young and old, is nothing short of amazing; Clive Owen is great in his role as usual. The action sequences in the film are incredible but the emotional depth of it is also extraordinary. If you like action movies that are fast paced but also offer up a little more when it comes to plot substance (which this does), I recommend you see this. Please don’t listen to all these cynical critics and reviewers and go in with an open mind and I’m sure you’ll enjoy it; i was pleasantly surprised and I had low expectations. Recommend
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I decided to watch this because I thought the subject was interesting and would be humorous. And for me, indeed it was. I like most have a cell phone that I do use for many things. But I do consciously try to make sure I do not become overly absorbed with using it. I do find it funny when I watch people around me and see the majority are constantly looking down at their phones. This movie pokes fun at this and also at the trend of the virtual voice response assistants like Alexa and Siri. I thought there were many hilarious situations portrayed. But be aware that there is a lot of swearing and language that some would find uncomfortable. Other than that caution, this is a great and funny movie. Definitely worth seeing.
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With Seagal's very minor role largely confined to sitting at a laptop, smoking an obscenely huge cigar, and mumbling in a dialect heretofore unknown to the English language, we are left with a puzzling mess of a promising action film. Forget the usual Seagal martial arts displays that one would expect. He moves less in this disappointing effort than the stagnant toupee guarding his forehead. In fact, one might surmise that Seagal's total time on the set was less than a day, sans trips to the catering line. However, the project is redeemed somewhat by the appearance of capable actor Zack Ward, who is forever haunted by his role as Scott Farkus, the evil neighborhood kid in the classic "Christmas Story." Like Farkus, Ward preys on the innocent in a role that might inspire the viewer to envision an older Scott Farkus as a misguided adult, emotionally crippled by his ambition to rise to the top of his own criminal universe. If one can forget Seagal's limited presence (and his bewildering "top" billing on the credits) and simply enjoy a senior citizen's version of "The Punisher, then all is not lost--until a disjointed and confusing conclusion where no one is a winner, including the viewer.
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Halloween is directed by David Gordon Green and co-written by Danny McBride. It is the 11th movie of the significant horror franchise, which is by far my favorite of all the horror franchises. The first Halloween and each subsequent follow ups all hold a place, some more special than others, in my heart, yes, even Season of the Witch and the Rob Zombie movies. But this entry is something else entirely. Not only to me is it the best Halloween sequel, I also believe it is the best Halloween movie, the best slasher movie and one of the best horror movies of all time. Period. The movie takes place 40 years after the original movie, ignoring all sequels in between. While this is not the first time they have done that, in fact this is the fourth alternate timeline in the series, this time however I believe they got it right. In a storyline reminiscent to Halloween H20, the main difference being instead of having Laurie Strode running away from her past, this time she is prepared for it, as the 40 years past has her spent honing her battle skills to ready herself for Michael’s impending return. Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode here gives a terrific performance that is rare among horror movies; more akin to a serious drama. Curtis is believable and nuanced, allowing the film to ground itself into a level of realism, divorcing itself from the goof and lunacy from earlier entries like The Curse of Michael Myers and Resurrection. Curtis is the backbone of the film and without her giving it 110 percent, the movie could have faltered and not worked at all. Thanks to the grounded performances and direction, Michael Myers this time around feels much more menacing. Since the victims he kills feel way less like cannon fodders like in typical slasher movies, the overall tone of the character is darker and more mean-spirited. While still having some slasher tropes, the characters in the film feel more real than ever, so when scary moments hit, I genuinely wanted them to survive, but only for my heart to sink, when they bite the dust in the bloodiest, most disgusting, brutal way. Michael Myers is a horror icon, but he has not been frightening since the original. As the series went on, he became a generic masked killer at best and laughable at worst. The reason for that is because the sequels simply do not know how to frame him. Ask yourself what makes someone scary? Absolutely not when you explain away his curse with Thorn and turn him into a hitman for a cult, or recount his white trash family backstory. None of that. Here he is just a highly resilient, deranged man, who lacks morals and empathy, and preys on one of mans’ primal fears - at any moment someone can break into your house and murder you for no reason and with no remorse. The best scene of the movie is a tracking shot where we follow Michael through the neighborhood, breaking into people’s houses and murdering them in the grisliest way. The camera, the tension, the lighting, the kills all make it one of the best horror scenes of recent memory. And the final showdown between Laurie and Michael was cathartic and satisfying, having been built up throughout the entire film. As for negatives, I kind of wished they show more of the holiday of Halloween. Yes, we get a Halloween dance and background scenes of children trick or treating, but something the past movies did absolutely right was capturing the spirit of the holiday that I felt this movie kind of just skimmed through. I wanted more walks through the autumn foliage and perhaps even a scene at a costume shop would have been appreciated. With Laurie and Michael both working as characters for their different respective reasons, the rest of the technical aspect of the film is equally brilliant. The writing, directing and music (of which John Carpenter returned for) are all top-notch. Halloween 2018 is the best movie of the series for me, topping even the original because of the much more menacing nature of Michael Myers. The movie is a slash far above the rest of horror movies of the same vein. Halloween will satisfy those who are looking for a fun, jump scare-filled movie, as well as those who are looking for intense, arthouse flick.
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I'm sure you read all the bad reviews. Not like Donnie Yen's Ip Man movies. **spoiler** I loved them all. Donnie helped produce this movie as well. But the story/plot was a bit lacking. Same ole revenge kind of thing. Evil westerners in Hong Kong, corrupting the populace. Gangsters everywhere selling their smack. Same ole story. People die (actually murdered) and the corrupt Police covers it up. And this guy Tin & son are just trying to live. Tin lost the fight against Ip Man but he's not a bad guy. He tried giving up Win Chun but his past seem to catch with him. It's true that Tin does not use Win Chun until the end but hey, you got to give him credit for doing the damage he without using it.
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