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- First reviewDecember 28, 2018
- Last reviewAugust 18, 2023
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SHOOTER - Blu-ray - Antoine Fuqua, the director of such action movies as TRAINING DAY and THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS, takes on government conspiracies in SHOOTER. Based on the book POINT OF IMPACT by Stephen Hunter, SHOOTER focuses on Bob Lee Swagger (Mark Wahlberg), a former Marine scout sniper who has retired to a log cabin in the middle of the woods after a supposedly standard mission got out of hand in Ethiopia. Three years later, Colonel Isaac Johnson (Danny Glover) shows up with two flunkies, trying to convince Swagger to help them thwart a plot to assassinate the president. Honor and duty get the better of him, and Swagger agrees to participate-only to find out that he has been set up, sending him on the run so he can discover who was really behind the shooting. With the whole world looking for him, the only people willing to help him are the widow of his former partner, Sarah (Kate Mara), and Nick Memphis (Michael Pena), a young FBI agent who refuses to stop investigating the case. Wahlberg, nominated for an Oscar for his supporting performance in THE DEPARTED, is excellent in the lead role of a complicated man who had turned his back on society, only to be thrust right back into the middle of it. Glover is solid as his arch-nemesis, who treats the situation as if it's some kind of game. SHOOTER is an action-filled suspense thriller that races through the streets of Philadelphia, New York, Kentucky, and Washington, DC, as well as Ethiopia in a violent search for answers.
Customer Rating
5
One of My Favorite Movies
on February 4, 2022
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great movie, Wahlberg and Michael Pena are great, Mara is very good, Danny Glover and Elias Koteas are excellent bad guys, good editing decisions by director Antoine Fuqua, this moves fast when it should and slows down nicely in several sections, you can savor these performances.
Director interview is excellent, learned a lot about the final movie.
Director interview is excellent, learned a lot about the final movie.
Length of ownership: 10
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![Wild [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
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5
great movie, great story
on February 4, 2022
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Reese Witherspoon is excellent, lots of range; the film does a nice job integrating the flashbacks, and the Cheryl Strayed story cuts deep. The director / producer interview was a little light but still interesting.
Length of ownership: 13
Mobile Submission: False
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5
old movies are great on new hardware
on September 10, 2021
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4K ultra is worth watching again, wish it was shot that high originally.
Buy Total Recall, too, these old movies look and sound great on new hardware, like Denon AVR- S540BT.
Buy Total Recall, too, these old movies look and sound great on new hardware, like Denon AVR- S540BT.
Length of ownership: 27
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![13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi - 4K Blu-Ray [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1b5d3ec2-3713-401a-8802-9d229329d751.jpg)
Director Michael Bay tells the harrowing true story of the September 11, 2012 assault on a U.S. diplomatic installation in Benghazi, Libya, and the men who put their lives on the line to defend it. When the American embassy known as the Special Mission comes under attack by Islamic militants, six private military contractors assigned to protect a nearby CIA compound took it upon themselves to fight back, despite being hopelessly outnumbered and outgunned. John Krasinski, James Badge Dale, Pablo Schreiber, David Denman star. 144 min. Widescreen; Soundtracks English Dolby Digital Atmos, Dolby Digital stereo, French Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles English (SDH), French, Portuguese, Spanish; featurettes. Two-disc set.
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5
Great story
on September 10, 2021
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Great story, fantastic story, well executed on screen. These guys? Respect.
Length of ownership: 27
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![The Expendables: 3-Film Collection [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e6cd95bf-0848-4387-8941-92087bb8b9c5.jpg)
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4
Legacies never die
on September 10, 2021
Posted by: jamesgate
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Good action, a little campy (no, a lot), straight forward story, cool plane. Exp 2 is better, have not watched 3. fwiw Bourne Legacy is excellent, buy both.
Length of ownership: 27
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The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG and 4K video upscaling for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly, or stream music via Bluetooth or HEOS with your smart devices via any of the popular streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.
Customer Rating
5
Great 5.1 sound, great price
on September 10, 2021
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this primarily for hdmi and 4K Ultra 5.1, plus normal ipod and pandora stereo input. Using bookshelf speakers and a Sony powered sub.
works great for all of that, and controls are crisp and clear.
the best part is the sound tuning: this machine comes with a microphone and setup software: it will balance all 5.1 speakers against the microphone, yes including the sub, for sound levels And Frequency. how cool is that? and its not faked, sit in that same spot as the microphone and the sound balance is great.
All that for $300? Awesome.
works great for all of that, and controls are crisp and clear.
the best part is the sound tuning: this machine comes with a microphone and setup software: it will balance all 5.1 speakers against the microphone, yes including the sub, for sound levels And Frequency. how cool is that? and its not faked, sit in that same spot as the microphone and the sound balance is great.
All that for $300? Awesome.
Length of ownership: 27
Mobile Submission: false
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5
Quality
5
Value
5
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Find your way while training with this Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS black running watch. The battery lasts up to 13 hours when the GPS is active to accommodate long training sessions. This Garmin Forerunner 45 GPS black running watch has a large digital display that makes information easy to read at a glance.
Customer Rating
5
Excellent, for running, biking
on June 18, 2021
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Excellent update to Forerunner 220: same ease of use, much bigger numbers, much better display.
And the silicone strap is superb.
And the silicone strap is superb.
Length of ownership: 23
Mobile Submission: true
I would recommend this to a friend!
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5
Value
5
Ease of Use
5
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The most advanced Samsung smartwatch is now also the most stylish. The Galaxy Watch3 combines powerful technology with a premium, customizable design so you can manage the day-today from your wrist, beautifully. No matter where life takes you, connect to your favorite apps from your wrist via Bluetooth. Keep an eye on wellness with advanced health monitoring, and go for days without charging.
Customer Rating
5
Great watch
on June 18, 2021
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
Enjoy this watch very much: good out of the box watch faces and excellent functions. Most used are Timer, for cooking, Sleep, Biking, Heart Rate. Turned most notifications off, annoying. Perfect size, looks great, easy recharge, good battery life.
Length of ownership: 23
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5
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5
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5
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Immerse yourself in surround sound while gaming with this carbon CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE headset. The 5.9-foot cable with a USB connector offers a secure connection and freedom of movement, while the aluminum construction ensures durability. This CORSAIR VOID RGB ELITE headset has a memory foam lining and breathable microfibre mesh on the earpads and the headband for added comfort during long hours of gaming.
Customer Rating
5
nice sound for music, excellent for meetings
on June 14, 2020
Posted by: jamesgate
Verified Purchase:Yes
comfortable for multiple meetings in a row, great sound for music, flip up microphone is +1, USB plug in. Have not tried the 5 + custom EQ settings, use these mostly for Teams meetings.
Length of ownership: 92
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5
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Smart Keyboard lets you write a term paper or create a presentation on a full-size keyboard whenever you need one. It connects easily without the need for pairing or charging, so it's always ready to go. And when you're done, it folds to create a slim, lightweight cover.
Customer Rating
4
nice addition to an ipad
on June 14, 2020
Posted by: jamesgate
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very slick keyboard, particularly for an ipad, lots of space. not a fan of chiclet keys but one gets used to them.
Length of ownership: 24
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5
Value
4
Ease of Use
5
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The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG and 4K video upscaling for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly, or stream music via Bluetooth or HEOS with your smart devices via any of the popular streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.
Yeah, I asked where may I connect an iPod. Justin answered, "It has Bluetooth". Well, I don't, just an iPod, 7th Generation, 256 GB. So does anyone know where I may attach this iPod?? Cheers and many thanks,
plug it in to the Media Channel, RCA connectors.
I use a switch box, too, so i plug the computers, the ipod, the ipad to the switch box and the switch box to the Media Channel, so I can switch between sources from my desk.
Not sure how the Denon handles any enhancement from stereo IN to 5.1 out. Sounds great though, really happy with the Denon.
I use a switch box, too, so i plug the computers, the ipod, the ipad to the switch box and the switch box to the Media Channel, so I can switch between sources from my desk.
Not sure how the Denon handles any enhancement from stereo IN to 5.1 out. Sounds great though, really happy with the Denon.
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The 5.2 channel AVR-S540BT features Dolby Vision, HDR, HLG and 4K video upscaling for a stunning home theater experience. It includes 5 HDMI inputs at 4K/60 Hz with full-rate pass-through and HDCP 2.2 support on all HDMI ports. Use the front panel USB port to listen to your favorite tracks seamlessly, or stream music via Bluetooth or HEOS with your smart devices via any of the popular streaming services like Spotify, TIDAL, Pandora and more. Control power, volume and source with the Denon 500 Series Remote app. With our award-winning Denon Setup Assistant, the AVR-S540BT is just as easy to setup as it is to enjoy.