KotobaBooks > DVD > Category(Theme) / ( Sales Rank ) - page 1

Sort [ Sales Rank Release Date (New->) Release Date (Old->) Price (High->) Price (Low->) ]

DVD / Category(Theme) [ ]

(Sales Rank)

[ 40332 items found - ( page 1 / 400 ) ]

Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season / SalesRank : 12

[ See more details ]

Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season

Amazon Price : $40.99 32%($19.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Usually ships in 24 hours

DVD [ ABC Studios ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 24 ]
EAN : 0786936802078 / ASIN : B0036EH3XE
[ ListPrice : $59.99 ] [ Used Price:$31.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

3.0stars [ See more reviews ]
I had not seen any of season six until I recieved the DVD collection in the mail. It was an amazing journey that left me saddened and thoughtful at the end. Very well thought out with an ending that moves you.

I had not seen any of season six until I recieved the DVD collection in the mail. It was an amazing journey that left me saddened and thoughtful at the end. Very well thought out with an ending that moves you.

5stars - "Not for the bitter I suppose" (J. Rigsby)

I for one loved the final season of the show. I watched the first season snd part of the second season, when they first aired, thinking they were so-so. Years went by and I watched the second season finale at a friends place on dvd. This was my turning point. Season 3 brought Juliet and it's been a roller coaster ride ever since. I also love the fact that all the island's mysteries were not explained. Why would I go back and watch all the episodes if I I already know everything. The island was it's own complex character. It's a shame that many Lost Fans fall into the generic category of wanting all the answer's. Heaven forbid that they think or not have everything handed to them on a silver platter, wrapped in a bow. In conclusion, the last episode was beautiful. I felt my own closure with the show and the series, and can't think of any other way I would have wanted the show to end. Great series that will be terribly missed.

5stars - "Don't understand the Negativity!" (LostFan)

The groundbreaking show, that has taken it's audience into a mystified journey tethered on the turfs of fate and coincidence, good versus evil, love and scorn, life and death, finally came full circle with it's long awaited two and a half hours series finale, aptly titled "The End". The ending redefines the essence of television in the 21st century: in which a heavily serialized show abound with complex fabrication manages to entertain, educate and spark enthusiasms in the modern age of blogospheres and the evergrowing like-minded Internet community.

I was brought in for the ride six years ago, not knowing the impact it would have on me. A classical tale about a group of survivors stranded on a mysterious island seems too elaborate and bears little entertainment value. After the pilot aired and when Charlie (the rock-star character who died trying to safe his friends from an impending doom in the third season of the show) asked with a puzzling look on his face: "Guys, where are we?" - the hook was set almost immediately.

LOST is inventive in its own indefinite genre, hallmarked by its shrewd devices in storytelling. It is artful without looking down on its audience and doesn't, in return, demands anything from them. Instead it did the direct opposite by having the writers to playfully sprinkle the implications of science, religion, philosophy, psychology, literature and history throughout the show, indirectly confounding the audience and consequently brought about an off-the-wall change in regards to the way a TV show is being dissected. Critics have been religiously analyzing, hard-core fans created their own theories, casual fans speculated, tweeted and blogged about their personal views. LOST has gradually amassed a modern and vocal audience unlike any other.

It must be said that to be a LOST viewer, one has to regard oneself as a freak. To miss an episode is like sinking into obscured territories. Mysteries after mysteries started to evolve and answers tend to pratfall and delved into hiding as the series propels. But once it progresses to a definite end date, some of the important answers finally began to reveal itself, often poignantly and at times off the mark, disproving the loyal fan's speculations. Indeed, no show would be able to please every single viewer, hence the ending eventually brought about two conflicting camps: the ones who were fully satisfied and the others who felt somewhat robbed. I for once believe that the journey is much sweeter than the final destination.

LOST can be seen as a convoluted piece of art, a poetry that disguises itself as an enigma and a tapestry of a magnified question-mark. It fills itself with perceptive contraptions and perplexing materials that breaks away from the one-sided school of narrative exercises. Game-changers and cliffhangers aplenty, it tends to throw audience into all sorts of direction but not dispossessing them. LOST provides a platform for similar genre to flourish, but alas they meet their demises (Heroes and FlashForward for examples). It is one of the earliest shows to truly put forth an international casting, a show not afraid to break all the safe episodic TV rules and even more unafraid to bring in politically-incorrect characters (Republican Guard torturer, anyone?) into the intricate scheme.

When seen from a broader perspective, it is a show that talks about life in its basic entity, about you and me, about the castaways burdened with various issues: parental, personal as well as emotional. Flashbacks on their private lives created windows of opportunity for the viewers to slip into their past and see how these people react to the ongoing island events. The past tends to build the foundation of who these characters are, and their decisions on the present often parallels the story of their past. The beauty (or ugliness) of LOST lies in the anecdotes and development of these troubled characters, and they were done by not resorting to the usually trite soap-opera motives. Even when nonessential episodes like Exposé tend to hinder the show's momentum, they are good storytelling on its own.

The mythological and scientific parts of LOST are one of the aspects that took TV to a whole new level. Not wanting to back down or conform to the exposition in a common heroes-versus-villains syllabus, the writers gave the setting (in this case the mythical island) it's own historical storyline, at the same time peppering pseudo-methodical topics that goes way beyond our heads, such as time-travel, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, pregnancy among others. Mixed these into the characters' interconnectivity beats and you have a contemporary saga flashes before your eyes.

Too much have been said about LOST and many more are bound to surface after the series greets it's final curtain call. Missing the show is an oversimplification, but yes, there will be no shows (not right away, I guess) that are able to fill the vacuum in this self-named geek who loves mystery-laden parables invigorated with character back-stories and thematic allusions. Like reading a good fiction, the end is bittersweet.

5stars - "The Last Act" (Madally Wurlpiz)
awesome untill the 5th season...then what ? what is this 6th season ? what does it mean ???

1stars - "what does it mean ?!?!?" (andrea maida)
"The island it was mythical, but in the end they died. I didn't understand it, but I tried."

Jimmy Fallon chose a song titled: "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" for his backhanded Lost tribute.

IMO that says it all. I'm using my S1-S3 DVD's as coasters. Wasted potential, wasted characters and a waste of time! Good riddance indeed.

"The island it was mythical, but in the end they died. I didn't understand it, but I tried."

Jimmy Fallon chose a song titled: "Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" for his backhanded Lost tribute.

IMO that says it all. I'm using my S1-S3 DVD's as coasters. Wasted potential, wasted characters and a waste of time! Good riddance indeed.

1stars - "Cheese Fest Extraordinaire" (Beachmama)

NCIS: Season Seven / SalesRank : 14

[ See more details ]

NCIS: Season Seven
Producer:Joe Lazarov Producer:Mike Fountain Producer:Stephanie Antosca Writer:Don McGill Writer:Donald P. Bellisario

Amazon Price : $37.99 32%($17.99) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Usually ships in 24 hours

DVD [ Paramount ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 24 ]
EAN : 0097360749946 / ASIN : B003Q7B7B0
[ ListPrice : $55.98 ] [ Used Price:$29.98 ]

Average Customer Review :

5.0stars [ See more reviews ]

I am another late bloomer to this show (having been more interested in Stargate SG! and Stargate Atlantis) but have come to love the show and the characters.

My favorite character is Gibbs, with Tony DiNozzo a close second. I like how Mark Harmon plays him and how his character has evolved over the seasons. I would love to have a boss like him that I could trust to have my "six".

The only thing that I wish is that they would do more commentaries on the episodes. The other shows that I have DVD sets (Stargate SG1 and Stargate Atlantis, they actually have commentaries on almost all of their episodes after season 3 from actors, directors and producers) have more commentaries. I find it fun to hear what the actor/director was thinking when they did a particular scene, or relate a funny moment.

Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette's commentaries were a lot of fun. It made me want to be there with them.

Anyway, I'm now an ardent fan (I even read as much NCIS fanfiction as I can get my hands on - LOL) and will be here for years to come.

5stars - "Love NCIS" (Kat)

I am a big fan of NCIS. The chemistry between the agents is really fun. I never though that Mark Harmon would be able to pull it off but he actually does, do to the great staff. The DVD is worth watching it includes many eppisodes for cheap money. This would have been my favorite season if it had not been interrupted. I bought the season 7 NCIS DVD for the second half of the shows. I feel strong that the beginning of the season was the best ever put on tv. This unusual drama with a great cast in which every charcter is unique. Unfortunatly the last half of the season dragged with episodes related to a drug cartel and a few strange episodes like Obsession.

4stars - "Ncis season 7" (Kathy Miller)

I finished my Season 6 set after Season 7 started so I didn't watch NCIS on TV. I waited anxiously for this set to finally arrive and as I expected this season didn't disappoint.

Everything I've come to love about NCIS is still strong in Season 7 and I can't wait for the Season 8 premiere. Already have the DVR set to start recording this season. I'll still most likely buy Season 8 on DVD when it comes out.

A great core and awesome guest stars. Call of Silence (from Season 2) is still my favorite episode as all the little things they do to honor the MoH recipient, really make it special.

5stars - "Season 7 didn't disappoint!" (Jayhawk226)

On certain episodes there is a high pitched squeal recorded in the soundtrack. It goes away with muting or pausing, so Im sure it's in the soundtrack. Other than that, NCIS remains one of my all time favorites and I own all seasons as to date. The one thing I dislike about this season is the play all selection. Its missing. So no longer can you watch them back to back without having to hit the remote after every episode. Other than those two problems, it's NCIS. Am going to contaAmazon and see if there is a defective set of these, as there was with The Andy Griffith Show where the laugh tracks were left off some seasons. They swapped them out no problem.

4stars - "Defective sound?" (scott sharber)
NCIS is by far a not miss drama. There is great story line and cast stories. You can tune in now for one episode and you are hooked. It is for every age group.

NCIS is by far a not miss drama. There is great story line and cast stories. You can tune in now for one episode and you are hooked. It is for every age group.

5stars - "Best Drama" (E. K. Moseley)

Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) / SalesRank : 4

[ See more details ]

Iron Man 2 (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)

Amazon Price : $24.99 38%($15.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Not yet released

Blu-ray [ Paramount ] [ Release : 2010 / 09 / 28 ]
EAN : 0097360826241 / ASIN : B0021L8V1Q
[ ListPrice : $39.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]
I had very high expectations. to keep this short and to the point, i wasn't disappointed.

5stars - "Excelent" (Evan Taylor)
Robert Downey has the character of Tony Stark down. He is in a way a mirror of himself.Plenty of action and more than one Iron man. PLus Scarlet Johanson> Not bad on the eyes. This sequel has plenty of action and great effects. Im sure a 3rd is on the way

Robert Downey has the character of Tony Stark down. He is in a way a mirror of himself.Plenty of action and more than one Iron man. PLus Scarlet Johanson> Not bad on the eyes. This sequel has plenty of action and great effects. Im sure a 3rd is on the way

4stars - "IMPRESSIVE SEQUEL" (Always Right!)

Just to make this short. First Iron man was amazing. The second one was blah.There was nothing exciting.They just added more bad guys and more boom.Where was the story that pulled you in or make you go:"noooo way".. it just lacked in that deparment.The effects were really well put together.music was good and just the sound effects overall were really good.The second one definetly has more humurous scenes and cheesy twists

If you're going to make sequel, atleast try to get the same cast members to be in the second one.The new replacement didn't really make the movie better.it just didn't fit in.The movie is just cheesy(not spoiling)

a Third one? wahts it going to have? more robots then the second one? every gadget going to be pocket size?not really looking foward to seeing the third one.

2stars - "really?" (Mario)

let's take everything that was good about the first one and do it bigger!! forget character development! the best part of this movie was when Tony finds the message from his father that says "You were my greatest creation." That right there was the only redeeming quality of the screenplay i could find. i felt like they were trying to do too many things with this film, just like spider man 3. after this, i don't want to hear anymore complaining about spiderman 3 because this movie has the same exact problems and no one puts this film on blast like they do spider man 3!! another problem i had is that all the battle scenes are in the lamest locations! night clubs? i don't want to see iron man face off with war machine in a night club. that is lame. out of all the locations on this planet they pick night clubs. also not enough mickey rourke!! i hated the whole Hammer scheme thing, i felt like i was watching a movie from Fox news!! yuck! also why is black widow in this? she serves no purpose other than to have fans say "hey thats black widow!" her role was empty and hollow. also what's with the director giving himself his own action scene?! stay behind the camera fatty!! i didn't pay to see a white man in a tux fight, i paid to see iron man!!!! also the way Tony addresses the court or investigators was sooooo far fetched it was like "c'mon nobody can talk like that to an official." also how convenient was it for tony to wirelessly send satellite projections across the screen during that investigation. it was like c'mon!!! at least try to be creative in presenting your information. i hate it when characters magically do computer hacks when in reality it's far more complicated than that!! also the way Don took Tony's suit was soooo lame, almost like how your kid brother goes into your closet when your not looking to take your clothes. so Tony has all this high tech stuff but can't put a lock on his war machine suit?! this is Don, "Tony give up the suit." this is Tony, "No." don then goes into Tony's closet and steals it like it was a polo shirt. THAT DEFINITLY WAS NOT HOW MY DREAM BATTLE BETWEEN TONY AND WAR MACHINE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE!!!!!there was something also about how Tony was carrying himself in this film, as if his road to redemption in the first film never happened;he just went right back to being a narcissitic capitalistic pig. point blank, this movie sucked and i only gave it 2 stars for the cinematography. poor writing, poor set locations, poor directing, and the worst final showdown of all time!! bad guy is beaten with a tag teaming fart, plew! mickeys dead...

2stars - "everything that is wrong with hollywood sequels you will find here" (J. Lacayo)
but Tony does a few things that a genius probably wouldn't - like slicing half of his electrical panels in the lab in two....

The middle is a bit slow, but overall it's good. I think my main problem with the movie is just that Tony makes errors that us non-geniuses wouldn't.

but Tony does a few things that a genius probably wouldn't - like slicing half of his electrical panels in the lab in two....

The middle is a bit slow, but overall it's good. I think my main problem with the movie is just that Tony makes errors that us non-geniuses wouldn't.

3stars - "It was good..." (Richard Ranft)

The Man with No Name Trilogy [Blu-ray] / SalesRank : 7

[ See more details ]

The Man with No Name Trilogy [Blu-ray]
Performer:Marianne Koch

Amazon Price : $27.99 60%($41.99) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Out of stock.

Blu-ray [ MGM (Video & DVD) ] [ Release : 2010 / 06 / 01 ]
EAN : 0883904215233 / ASIN : B003EYEF2S
[ ListPrice : $69.98 ] [ Used Price:$37.98 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]

I have never watched a western film before I had purchased this film, not sure why, but the genre never sparked my interest. I had just bought a PS3 since I could use it for gaming and Blue-Rays and when I went online to look for classics I ran upon "The Man with No Name" Trilogy on Blue-Ray. After reading the reviews which all stated it was a amazing film, I gave it a chance even with a few of the lower scores stating it would not play on their home theatre systems. I must say it holds a instant classic spot in my heart, not only as the first set of western films I have seen, but also as a great film in general. I would highly suggest purchasing this set, specially if you have a PS3 since it played perfectly in mine. I would break down and do a full review of the film, but however the other amazonian posters I believe have done a good enough job of that.

5stars - "First Western Seen, First One Loved" (S. Floyd)

Sergio Leone's classic trilogy of films with Clint Eastwood arrives on Blu-ray (and also in a separate DVD release ) under "The Man with No Name" with varying results. All three films "Fistful of Dollars", "For a Few Dollars More" and "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (the last film previously released on Blu-ray before this set)have their individual issues but, on the whole, all three films have more positives than negatives when it comes to their debut on HD.

I'm going to skip the plot summaries since others have already done a good job with that.

"Fistful of Dollars" clearly isn't the same transfer as the European edition; skin tones tend to be a bit red and the framing is a bit different than the European restored edition. I'm not sure if the original negative was accessed for this edition (I doubt it)but it could use a bit of restoration work.

Still, it looks pretty good with good detail. Overall the transfer looks quite good and digital noise reduction doesn't mar this one quite as badly as it does "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" (which still looks good even with that issue). Audio sounds quite nice as well.I'd also note that fans should be prepared--it looks quite grainy but this is the way the film was shot and originally shown in theaters.

We get all the extras from the previous edition on DVD that was released in "The Man with No Name Trilogy" and "The Sergio Leone Collection" (the only difference between those two DVD releases was that "Duck You Sucker" was included starring James Coburn was part of that package).

"For a Few Dollars More" looks exceptionally good with nice detail, colors that mirror the overseas edition of the film and, again, the extras from the DVD edition. This is probably the best looking of the bunch here. Again, the film is grainy but thats the intended look of the film.

"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" looks extremely good even with occasional heavy handed DNR applied to the film (more to do with eliminating grain since all three films were shot on film stock that tended to be extremely grainy to begin with). The detail is still surprisingly strong this doesn't look as bad as, say, the latest edition of "Predator" where everyone has waxy skin completion but it isn't quite as strong looking as "For A Few Dollars More" either.

Part of this could be due to the fact that "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" underwent a restoration some years back and this could an older HD print for the film whereas the other two films received more recent transfers. The overuse of digital noise reduction (which tends to reduce detail, cause skin textures to look smooth like wax but smoothes out grain often eliminating it if overused)was pretty common as recent as three to five years ago. That's no excuse just the facts. I doubt given MGM's current financial crisis and Fox's recent trend towards overusing DNR ("Predator" again as an example for a recent catalog title or "Patton")that we were going to get a new HD transfer. It's not something that should prevent you from buying this set although you will notice it on TV sets 50 inches and above.

The video bit rate for all three movies is quite good with an average of 30Mbps ("Fistful" has the highest at 36 while "Good" which is the longest film of the three has the lowest at 26Mbps) which translates as a good, consistent picture.

Audio is strong for all three films. As previoulsy mentioned the extras from all three previously released DVDs are included as part of the set usually in standard definition though and on the same disc as the movie. We get multiple langauge tracks including English, Spanish, Hungarian, Italian and Turkish. Subtitles are available in English only.

All three films are packaged in a slimline 3 Blu-ray case with film credits printed on the inside of the outer sleeve. I would have liked to see Fox (which is handling MGM releases in the U.S.) include replicas of the lobby cards like they did with the previous single DVD sets and/or a booklet similar to the one that came with "The Sergio Leone Collection".

So is the transfer for "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and the framing issue for "Fistful" a deal breaker? No. You'll enjoy these films and they really have never looked this good on home video before. Be aware however that there is a region free European edition that doesn't have the framing issue for "Fistful" and the skin tones are a bit more muted for that restored edition. It all comes down to if you have a fistful of dollars to spend.

Most fans won't notice these issues and for those that do there is an alternative should you want to pick up the European edition of the film.

So a total of 4 stars because of some minor issues with two films in the set. A note on the cover--for some reason Fox has chosen to reuse the cover from "The Sergio Leone Collection for the Blu-ray (and DVD) of "The Man with No Name Trilogy".Recommended.

4stars - "Over all a very good set although some minor issues with framing, use of DNR on two different films-Blu-ray Review" (Wayne Klein)

My review is not of the movies themselves just the bluray. This is my favorite movie trilogy period. Above Star Wars, LOTR, any of um this one reigns in my movie world as the best ever so a good transfer is very important to me.

That being said I've never in my life seen a transfer of the these movies look this good. I mean to the point where the smile on my face was so huge while watch them that it made me marvel even more so at how amazing these movies are historically in cinema. Leone's vision pops off the screen with all the film grain in tact but with an image so nice and sharp it's like watching them all over again for the first time. The audio is fantastic and clear. You will not find a better transfer of these movies, period. This is it.

If you are a fan of this trilogy and own a bluray player this is a must buy in your collection.

5stars - "Ignore the bad bluray reviews, the movies look incredible." (All Powerful Wizard Of Oz)
GBU is only $10.00 by itself and it is the same exact disc as in the Trilogy. So that means A Fistful and A Few cost $44.99 for the 2 movies. I will wait until the price comes down like it did for the Magnificent Seven Collection before I buy.

GBU is only $10.00 by itself and it is the same exact disc as in the Trilogy. So that means A Fistful and A Few cost $44.99 for the 2 movies. I will wait until the price comes down like it did for the Magnificent Seven Collection before I buy.

4stars - "Blu-Ray Review" (Outrageous)
The three films in the series look great, but I've been having trouble getting the extras to play in their proper aspect ratio. They're all shrunken down, and relegated to the top left corner of my widescreen TV. Odd because, as I said, the films fill the screen as they should. Anybody have any ideas? I have no issues like this with any other BD discs in my extensive collection. Thanks.

The three films in the series look great, but I've been having trouble getting the extras to play in their proper aspect ratio. They're all shrunken down, and relegated to the top left corner of my widescreen TV. Odd because, as I said, the films fill the screen as they should. Anybody have any ideas? I have no issues like this with any other BD discs in my extensive collection. Thanks.

3stars - "Anyone else having issues with the extras?" (Alwood)

Toy Story 3 / SalesRank : 17

[ See more details ]

Toy Story 3

Amazon Price : $16.99 43%($13.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Not yet released

DVD [ Disney*Pixar ] [ Release : 2010 / 11 / 02 ]
EAN : 0786936805604 / ASIN : B00275EHJG
[ ListPrice : $29.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.5stars [ See more reviews ]
I liked Toy Story 3, even though i disliked the 1st and 2nd. it was about where the toys are sent to a day care and eventually try to escape. besides the fact that the toys are almost killed and the creators possibly trying to show a bad message, it was a clean film.

I liked Toy Story 3, even though i disliked the 1st and 2nd. it was about where the toys are sent to a day care and eventually try to escape. besides the fact that the toys are almost killed and the creators possibly trying to show a bad message, it was a clean film.

4stars - "Liked it"

First and foremost if you are actually reading this and you haven't seen it, get up off your ass and go to the theater right now! I know it is still playing in a theater somewhere!

It has been 11 years since we have seen these characters and I will say when I heard about a script in the works for the third chapter I was a bit skeptical for many reasons. Apparently this movie started out as a direct to DVD release when first conceptualized about...4/5 years ago. It was not going to be in CGI and the plot was about Woody and the gang rescuing Buzz from Japan after he and other first edition Buzz Lightyear figures were recalled to the manufacture. Yea, that could have worked, but this is Toy Story! I mean when we all went to see this movie about 15 years ago we were just awestruck by these unbelievable characters. The movie was full of such magic and the story was so original that is just made you think about your own Toys and how great they felt when you played with them. I know I am going on and on, but that just shows you how meaningful Toy Story is to me and film as a whole.

Toy Story 3, does not meet up to the grandeur of its predecessors. Toy Story 3 goes above and beyond anything that this story has given us so far. Toy Story 3 turns this simple little world into a massive epic, and the story itself while it may be so simple and easy to follow, there are just so many different emotional levels seen throughout. There are points in the movie where you will laugh so hard and then in the following scene you will be trying so hard to hold back tears. In the theater I was in, I saw grown men cry. For that to happen because of a movie, it just shows you there is something truly special here. The Pixar animation has come so far since Toy Story, that the textures and scenery that you see in this installment are so believable and lifelike you can almost touch them yourself. The voice acting is fantastic as well. Along with the story, the cast returns and steps up their game as well. Each character is given so much more depth and the funnier members of the bunch get even funnier. On top of that we are introduced a whole new batch of toys. Each one is unique in its own way and the new actors that lent their voices did a wonderful job, it was as almost as if there were there from the start. There are not many jokes that play on satire or pop culture like Shrek, but the humor that is used just works. The movie is great for all ages, but I believe it was really made for those that have been there from the beginning. You can tell by some of the scenes that it is not only because you have known these characters growing up, but it is the fact that you are now seeing these characters as a grown up and how you must have felt when you realized it was time to stop playing with your own toys and if they were like these characters what they must be feeling. On that note, probably the best part of this film would have to be the ending. I don't think I have seen a story end on such a high note since 'Return of the King' It just makes you feel so many different kinds of wonderful emotions. The feelings that you leave with towards these characters, in fact the entire legacy that Toy Story has become, you could not have asked for a more proper send off.

Now, after reading this I sure hope that if you haven't seen Toy Story 3 that you will. Brush up on your Toy Story and Toy Story 2, because when you see Toy Story 3 you will be very glad you did. Pixar really has outdone them selves with this film. As a person who has seen almost every Disney animated film and who owns every Pixar film, Toy Story 3 could arguably be the greatest Disney animated film ever made! This movie has been praised by fans and critics everywhere since its theatrical release. It makes me wonder where the Pixar gang will go with future projects, some of which will be sequels to other Pixar classics. In fact I don't think 2010 can possibly give us anything better in film! I have already seen Inception and I have to say that Toy Story just adds that little bit of extra magic. Toy Story 3 to me at this point is the best film of 2010, it has surpassed The Incredibles as my all time favorite Pixar film. I sure hope that this film wins the Oscar for Best Picture of the year, yea I am going to stick to that last statment because a film like Toy Story 3 is why we go to see movies and purchase them in the first place. Not only do we want to be entertained, or just escape the hardships of every day life, in the end what we truly want from the films is that sense of perfection that goes deep within our souls. While that feeling maybe different for everyone if you find that feeling it just sets everything right in the world. Like Peter Jackson, John Lassater deserves his credit that has been due to him ever since he created Toy Story. To get an award as prestigious as the Oscar for best film will show the world that animation can be just as real as live action and if you just have the desire and the passion to create something special that is not depicted by something that is entirely real, you can sure as hell do the best that you can to make it real.

BUY THIS MOVIE!!!

5stars - "Quite possibly the best Disney Animated Film...EVER!" (Underground Reborn)

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

I was looking forward to seeing Toy Story 3 since I enjoyed Toy Story 1 & 2 so much. The question remains whether Toy Story 3 measures up to its predecessors. All the main characters are back including Woody and Buzz Lightyear and the Pixar animation, with its attention to extreme detail, is even better. It was a good idea not to bring back all the toys from the previous features and dispensing with the toy soldiers (for example), by having them 'bail out', was quite clever.

The plot begins in the present, with the toy's owner, Andy, now about to go away to college. He packs up his toys (excluding Woody who he intends to take with him to college) and puts them in a bag, about to bring them upstairs to the attic for storage. Somehow he gets distracted and his mother mistakenly throws the bag with the toys out in the trash. The toys manage to escape from the bag but jump into a box marked for the Sunnyside Day Care Center. Woody manages to follow the toys to the day care center and insists they should all return to Andy before he goes away to college. The toys, however, don't relish the idea of being no use up in the attic and stage a mutiny. Woody leaves his colleagues, only to end up in the home of Bonnie, a young child, who has some neat, new toys including a Shakespearean hedgehog, Mr. Pricklepants, and a scatterbrained triceratops, Trixie.

Unlike Toy Story 1 & 2, which featured human antagonists (the vicious child 'Sid' in "1" and Al McWhiggin, the conniving toy store owner in "2"), Toy Story 3's antagonist is Lotso, a bear with a chip on his shoulder. It seems that Lotso was lost by his previous owner, a child named Daisy, who replaced him with a similar looking model. Somehow the idea that the innocent toy world can be corrupted by an evil seed within its own ranks isn't as effective as having human antagonists. That's because I think it's better to depict the toys as essentially representing the innocent and positive world of childhood with the negative force derived from the worst aspects of adulthood. In Toy Story 1, Sid is a child, obviously conditioned to be a 'monster' by his parents; and in Toy Story 2, Al the toy store owner, embodies the sin of avarice, which must be opposed through the 'goodness' of Andy's toys. In a sense, 'toydom' is diminished by pitting toy against toy and the point that adults are responsible for causing the problems of childhood, is lost.

The other problem I found with the plot is that Andys' toys' reaction to Lotso's directives was unfounded. You'll recall that Andys' toys claim that being placed with the 'younger children' is inappropriate; but as toys, they should expect to be thrown around by younger children (isn't that what younger children do with toys?). And was Lotso being so unfair when he demands that the new toys be placed with the younger one's first, since they're "first in line"? Notice at the end of the film, when 'fairness' is supposedly restored, Ken and Barbie are now running the day care center, now allowing all the toys to take turns, interacting with the younger and more disruptive children. Note that the toys will still be subjected to being thrown around by the younger children--simply less often.

Still, Toy Story 3 is filled with thrilling scenes, reminiscent of its predecessors. After Andy's toys attempt to escape from the day care center, we're taken on a wild ride inside a trash compactor. The toys face their 'dark moment of the soul' as they're about to be burnt alive in an incinerator; after Lotso fails to save them by pushing the compactor's stop button, they're miraculously saved by squeeze toy aliens who somehow manage to stop all power by operating the controls in the control room.

There are other neat scenes in Toy Story 3 including Buzz turning into a Lothario after accidentally being set on 'Spanish mode', Barbie and Ken falling in, then out of love and back in love again, Ken's hilarious wardrobe display and the fantastic introductory sequence featuring a wild chase involving both a train and a spaceship.

For those who haven't seen Toy Story 1 & 2, Toy Story 3 might seem like a masterpiece. But for those who have seen the two earlier incarnations, one can only conclude that "3" just isn't quite as good. "3" does get marks for trying however. The theme that one cannot hold on to the past is ably embodied in Woody's resistance to leaving Andy and finally accepting, along with the rest of Andy's toys, the idea that it's time to move on. On the other hand, it's sad to see Lotso, pinned to the front of a garbage truck, with the implication that he may be the victim of his new owner, who might be some kind of sadist or pervert. The image of an innocent child's toy, made to represent some demonic force, is all wrong and sadly makes Story 3 inappropriate for younger viewers.

3stars - "Entertaining, but not as good as Toy Story 1 & 2" (Turfseer)

This movie was a very clever, amusing and a little scary. I think however, the good part of the movie is the toys. Without the toys this movie would not be very magnificent! The story is the best of the three and I left the theater with a happy smile on my face! Thank you Pixar for making my day and I hope you folks reading this have the sense to buy this healthy and humorous DVD! It will definatly become a favorite with your small ones!

4stars - "A nice story" (joanmarie)

I finished watching Toy Story 3 and although I still have not seen the first two Toy Story films, I felt that the action and lessons learned were powerfully portrayed, but missing the adult themes and nostalgia that I enjoyed with Wall-E and Up.

The film starts out with a short, "Day & Night" which I thought was fun. Both Day and Night have their pros and cons which we see. Ah the nightlife of Vegas! Ah, the beach girls in summer!

Many years ago, most films had a cartoon and a newsreel before starting the main picture. In fact, there were these things called "double features" which you don't see too much of, which had two films playing for a single admission price. Good old days.

Anyway, back to the main event: Andy's toys are being boxed up and he's on his way to college. Through an accident, most of Andy's toys almost get trashed (to a toy, being trashed is the same as hell!). Thanks to some of Woody's (cowboy toy) actions they escape only to end up in Sunnydale, a preschool that has the apparency of lots of kids playing with toys, to being beaten up and busted apart by little children!

The toys are not happy with being treated like hammers and paint brushes and want to be played with. Too bad says "Lotso", a large, toy bear who is literally a dictator running the toy show at the preschool.

I came away from the movie with the idea that there are several ways to handle rejection. Some of the toys, like Lotso, handled rejection by becoming bitter and treating others badly. He came up with the false idea that "everyone" treats toys like hand-me-downs, that they can easily be replaced, and that they are not appreciated and will eventually be trashed.

Andy's toys however deal with rejection in a different way. They too feel that they are being rejected and trashed. But they also understand that Andy is growing up and no longer has a need for toys. They're not too keen with ending up in the attic storage but at least they won't be trashed. But these toys are flexible: All they want is to be played with.

Finally, Woody is not too keen on being trashed either. But he wants to maintain status quo. He feels that they all belong to Andy and should be loyal to him.

All three groups have an epiphany of sorts. Some adapt and well, some just don't change and end up on the wrong side of (something) (no spoilers, sorry!).

There are some scenes that might be a bit intense for smaller kids, but I think Pixar earned its five stars because of what it created here has a story lesson, is not knocking you upside the head with its moral lessons, has some conflict and resolution and is fun to watch.

For me, not as charming and fun as Wall-E or Up, but still highly recommended for the kids in your life.

5stars - "Escape from the Toy Box! Fun Pixar Film." (Scotman)

Lost: The Complete Collection [Blu-ray] / SalesRank : 60

[ See more details ]

Lost: The Complete Collection [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price : $194.99 30%($85.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Usually ships in 24 hours

Blu-ray [ ABC Studios ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 24 ]
EAN : 0786936802368 / ASIN : B0036EH3WK
[ ListPrice : $279.99 ] [ Used Price:$193.00 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]
Though opinions vary regarding the show, I for one am quite happy with the complete edition package and suggest anyone who is a fan go out and buy it as part of their collection.

Though opinions vary regarding the show, I for one am quite happy with the complete edition package and suggest anyone who is a fan go out and buy it as part of their collection.

5stars - "Nice collector's item" (insinuendo)
They may have gotten skimpy on the quality with the season 5 disks, but this complete blu-ray collection is AWESOME. There are of course easter eggs/hidden info inside. This is perfect for a true lost fan.

They may have gotten skimpy on the quality with the season 5 disks, but this complete blu-ray collection is AWESOME. There are of course easter eggs/hidden info inside. This is perfect for a true lost fan.

5stars - "Great boxed set for a great series" (S. Jackson)

Lost: The Complete Collection [Blu-ray]
This is an amazing complete collection of the entire series. I was on the fence about buying it for a while, not really wanting to spend the $200 for something that I have already seen. But then I thought that it's only a little over $5 per blu-ray disc and that's not bad at all. And now that I have it I am very happy with my purchase. Actually for me to buy the complete series like this made a lot of sense. I didn't become a fan of the show until the final season. I caught up by watching the first 5 seasons on Hulu. Needless to say, the Blu-Ray discs are a major improvement (plus I get all the bonus material). Stunningly beautiful, especially for a TV show. Being set in the lush, tropical location of Hawaii certainly helps there. One drawback though is that some of the darker scenes tend to be a little grainy. I turned the brightness level down on my TV and that seemed to help. I am now in the process of rewatching the entire series. I have to say that things make a lot more sense the second time around. I really can't get enough of this show. It is intelligent, thought provoking, beautiful, and emotional. The episodes just seem to fly by. There's never a time where I even think about pushing the fast-forward button. LOST ranks up there as one of, if not the, best television show of all time.

That takes care of the blu-ray discs and the show itself. As for the packaging, I give it an A+ as well. All of the materials are of high quality. It comes in the pyramid shaped box that you see in the picture. The picture there really doesn't do it justice though. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it is made of a thick cardboard and is coated with a rough, stone-like texture. And it has a good feel and weight to it. There are many cool little extras inside the box as well, from the Senet game that comes with real black and white stones to the small metal Dharma flash(black)light. Then there are many "secrets" hidden in the packaging. I found a few of them, but I am still looking for the instructions to the Senet game. All in all a very well put together product. You can see that the developers really put some time and thought into designing it.

5stars - "WOW!" (William J. Winseck)

If you've been holding off getting the DVDs until the show ended then you might as well get this set cause at roughly $25 a season at Amzaon's current price ($148.99) it's a pretty decent deal.
But if you already have the DVDs and aren't a huge fan of the show then you might want to reconsider. Much like the "Season 5 Dharma Orientation Kit" there isn't much here that isn't going to excite anyone but the ultimate fan. Luckily for me, I happen to be one.
I was a little disappointed in the "secret message from Jacob" that was in the Ankh at first, but it turned out to be a fun puzzle to solve that revealed some interesting information (not answers). I also loved finding the bonus disc (it is same disc that came with the season 6 pre-order from BEST BUY) because of the way it was hidden. The Black Rock journal entry answered a question that was well worth the trouble deciphering the handwriting and the black light torch shows some cool hidden secrets. I'll never play the Senet game but it's still a cool prop to have (you'll have to do some hunting for the instructions on how to play).
Still, all I've listed as features I enjoy will just frustrate most casual viewers who were hoping for MORE(or all of the)answers to unanswered questions. I like it, it's a cool set, and if your a fan who loved the series from "Pilot" to "The End" then you probably will too. Anyone else, should probably just pass on it.

4stars - "Another LOST Set For The Ultimate Fan" (J. Stacey)
On nearly all accounts, the Lost Box Set does not disappoint. I'll leave it to other reviewers to praise the series itself. My qualm resides with the extreme smell of the box the game board and DVD case: they all radiate a nauseating smell. After a few days outside, the smell is still overwhelming.

On nearly all accounts, the Lost Box Set does not disappoint. I'll leave it to other reviewers to praise the series itself. My qualm resides with the extreme smell of the box the game board and DVD case: they all radiate a nauseating smell. After a few days outside, the smell is still overwhelming.

4stars - "Content great, box stinks, literaly" (Harmalodic)

Kick-Ass (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) / SalesRank : 57

[ See more details ]

Kick-Ass (Three-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Producer:Matthew Vaughn Producer:Brad Pitt Producer:Kris Thykier Producer:Adam Bohling Producer:Tarquin Pack Producer:David Reid

Amazon Price : $22.99 43%($17.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Usually ships in 24 hours

Blu-ray [ Lions Gate ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 03 ]
EAN : 0031398121381 / ASIN : B002ZG9846
[ ListPrice : $39.99 ] [ Used Price:$15.42 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]

Ok, I liked this film, I don't know why people said it was really funny. It had some slapstick humor but the characters of the super hero were all very good except red-mist who really wasn't a super hero but just a phony wanna be. Towards the end, the film makes you want it to end. Great first half, Nicholas Cage kind of redeemed himself but he really is a bigger actor than all these films he's done recently. What happened to the man who made Leaving Las Vegas? I understand there's an age for everything but I'm happy he's bouncing back and this is definitely a step in the positive direction for him. My favourite thing about the film was the little girl with the cool purple hair, her attitude was amazing. She reminded me of the little sister to the main character in 500 days of summer. The stand-out feature is that the film is not one percent cheesy surprisingly. It is not very very funny unless you found Superbad the funniest film of all time. Slightly geeky and indie but overall a little over-rated. Definitely worth watching, exceeded my expectations but still, I'm not watching the correct films this year.

3stars - "Liked it." (Harkanwar Anand)
Very entertaining movie. Great plot, acting, and action. Complaints about language and violence are greatly exaggerated, but it is not suitable for young children. Highly recommend this movie.

Very entertaining movie. Great plot, acting, and action. Complaints about language and violence are greatly exaggerated, but it is not suitable for young children. Highly recommend this movie.

5stars - "Kick-Ass DVD" (Fan)
very surprised by this movie.i loved it.i am yet to see a nicholas cage movie i dont like
heaps of action and laughter

5stars - "kick-ass" (Danny W. Holmes)

MILD SPOILERS

...And that line was spoken by the eleven year old superheroine of this film. KICK-ASS is a cornball classic that is definitely headed for a kind of immortality as a camp set-up of BATMAN and SPIDER-MAN. It's the story of ordinary Dave Lizewsky of Queens NY, who one day decides to take up the job of local superhero for lack of any other ambitions.

Dave has problems being a superhero. Unlike Peter Parker/Spider-Man he has no unnatural super powers (except "being invisible to girls"); he lacks the technological skills of Tony Stark/Ironman; and he has no millions to spend on creating a persona like Bruce Wayne/Batman. Instead, he buys a lime green wetsuit and mask from a sporting goods store, arms himself with a couple of wooden batons which he can barely hold, and names himself "Kick-Ass." He's strictly a bargain-bin superhero.

His first "assignment" is to rescue a cat ("Mr. Bitey") from a tree; he falls out and concusses himself. In his second assignment he tries to stop two punks from breaking into a car. They throw him a beating and stab him in the gut. While he's crawling away from the fight he gets struck by a hit and run driver.

The run-down is serendipitous. Rendered largely neuropathic from the accident, he feels little pain, and most of his bones are replaced with titanium plates and rods. When he recovers, he goes back to getting a beating for crime, this time trying to break up a street fight. It's a draw, but someone posts the video online, and overnight, Kick-Ass becomes a folk hero for tryng to save the victim.

What nobody knows is that two real superheroes, "Big Daddy" (in a Batman-like costume) and his sass-mouthed, weapons-qualified preteen daughter "Hit Girl" (think a four-foot Robin with purple hair) are actually terrorizing a gang of mobsters.

In the meantime, Kick-Ass is reveling in his fame and enjoying his sweet new girlfriend. What he doesn't know is that the mobsters think he is the superhero who has been tormenting them. They try to lure him out by baiting him with a possible sidekick "Red Mist" (the superheroic names in this movie are intentionally lame), and this leads to the grand battle between Kick-Ass, Big Daddy, and Hit Girl on one side and Red Mist and the mobsters on the other.

By far the best character is not Kick-Ass himself, but Hit Girl. One 17 year old character announces his plan to save himself for her; a reviewer says he wants to adopt her. Noble sentiments all.

4stars - ""Look for the signal in the sky. It's in the shape of a giant #!*%@"" (J. H. Minde)

I rented this on appletv one night last weekend. I had heard some friends talk about it but hadn't really paid that much attention. OMG, I loved this movie. I bought a digital version on itunes, the blu-ray version of the movie, the comic book and the soundtrack. This movie just leaves you with a great feeling, but at the same time you want to know more about these characters'. I'll second what others have said, this is definitely my favorite movie this year.

5stars - "What a blast!" (Michael Layman)

Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray] / SalesRank : 67

[ See more details ]

Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season [Blu-ray]

Amazon Price : $47.99 40%($32.00) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Usually ships in 24 hours

Blu-ray [ ABC Studios ] [ Release : 2010 / 08 / 24 ]
EAN : 0786936802047 / ASIN : B0036EH3X4
[ ListPrice : $79.99 ] [ Used Price:$33.99 ]

Average Customer Review :

5stars - "Not for the bitter I suppose" (J. Rigsby)

5stars - "Don't understand the Negativity!" (LostFan)

5stars - "The Last Act" (Madally Wurlpiz)
awesome untill the 5th season...then what ? what is this 6th season ? what does it mean ???

1stars - "Cheese Fest Extraordinaire" (Beachmama)

Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season / SalesRank : 16

[ See more details ]

Smallville: The Complete Ninth Season

Amazon Price : $38.99 35%($20.99) OFF
amazon.com availability ： Not yet released

DVD [ Warner Home Video ] [ Release : 2010 / 09 / 07 ]
EAN : 0883929102051 / ASIN : B002JVWRDQ
[ ListPrice : $59.98 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]

I seen half of season 9, this show is getting darker and a lot better. I remember what the producers want in this show with no flight and no tights. The entire show was about Clark Kent becoming Superman. The way they start show, is puberty of super powers and a boy becoming a man. When you watch this show, it reminds me of a boy becomes a man, like a bar mitzah. All of Clark Kent's powers came one by one, season one, he had the strength, the speed and the x-ray. The second season he had the heat ray, learned he was from Kyrpton, his birth name Kal-El and his father's name Jor-El. The third season, he's discovered super hearing and leaping from tall buildings a single bound and found out his birth mother is Lara and how he got to earth and what happened to his planet. The fourth season and he became an adult. The fifth season, he found the fortress of solitude to start his training and begun college and lose his father in this season and how he has to learn to do things on his own. The sixth season he had developed the super breath and joined a new league called the justice league with future superheroes. The seventh season he also met his cousin from Kyrpton Kara and found out more about Krypton. The eight season started, when Clark Kent started as a rookie journalist in the daily planet and starts becoming not yet a superman as the red-blue blur. The ninth season Clark Kent, started some of his training in the fortress, trying to fly and lead the justice league and also resruct the justice society of america. His mother sent the Superman suit to Clark, that's he was destined to wear and designed from Alec's picture that he drew from the episode Warrior. His last season, ready to fly and wear the tights and start the beginning of becoming the greatest super hero of the world Superman and change the name blur to Superman. This is the last season. For the entire series Clark Kent came from being the nerdy farm boy from Smallville to Mild Manner Reporter for the Greatest News Paper the Daily Planet and the world's greatest superhero Superman. Superman will lead this generation as hawkman once led ours, that's what the entire series was where the man who will become Superman and lead these people into a better world and peace. Just like Hawkman did as Justice Society of America and Superman will lead these superheros as the Justice League.

5stars - "who is clark kent?" (Srinivas Chavala)
I can't believe I still like this show after so long. But, somehow they have figured a way to keep breathing life into Smallville. Really enjoyable, and I hope the seasons keep coming.

I can't believe I still like this show after so long. But, somehow they have figured a way to keep breathing life into Smallville. Really enjoyable, and I hope the seasons keep coming.

5stars - "Really enjoying it" (Ariella Vaccarino)

As a Superman fan, Smallville holds a special significance for me. This show began in September of 2001, and Clark was a freshman in high school, and so was I. Each new season represented a new year in the life of Clark, and in season 4, I felt like we graduated together. Season 5 came along with a unique challenge for writing. You see, in the comics, there isn't a whole lot to pull from in Clark's "college" years, but one thing was for sure, Clark wasn't in Smallville. The challenge became to find a meaningful and sensible way to keep telling this story. Admittedly, the introduction of Lois seemed an odd choice, but Erica Durance was so compelling in that role, that I'd skip the obvious story questions (namely, if she knows Clark prior to his dimwitted persona to disguise Superman, how would a pair of glasses fool her later?). So Season 5 comes around, and it goes forward. Sure it wasn't it's strongest season, but it kept the same feel, and had enough compelling stories to really make it feel like things had progressed past high school. Then came season 6...

Season 6 certainly had some great episodes (Justice immediately springs to mind), but as a whole it tried to take Clark from home and stick him in Metropolis. This is where things really go down hill. Season 7 tried to mature Clark a little bit by throwing his cousin Kara, a.k.a Supergirl, into the mix, but ultimately, the season didn't go anywhere. It didn't do anything. Then season 8 came and really represented a low point for the series. With the departure of the executive producers Al Gough and Miles Miller, as well as Michael Rosenbaum (whose departure was the real impact of the series), the season couldn't find it's legs, even with the promise of Doomsday on the horizon (as well as a pleasant episode written by comic legend Geoff Johns, introducing the Legion of Super Heroes). A lot of us thought this was the final nail in the Smallville coffin, and that season 9 would finally be the departure point for this series. But then, something miraculous happened.

Season 9 did something that the show desperately needed for some time. It went for reinvention. Clark, truly accepting his role as a hero (as opposed to superspeeding around Metropolis in his red and blue farm duds), acted as a catalyst for the show to change. It focused less on Clark, the kid from Kansas trying to find his place in the world, and more on Clark, the man in Metropolis stepping up and nearing the end of his journey to becoming Superman. Adding Zod to the mix as the shows main antagonist helped him to take a true stand for a cause. Finally Clark had matured. While the show really isn't "Smallville" anymore, and is mostly "Metropolis", the reinvention was not only necessary, but successful. Fans of the series found themselves coming back to the series for new and interesting reasons. And with the announcement that season 10 will be the last, we can only hope that Smallville will keep the momentum from last year, and move on towards a satisfying conclusion to a show that has truly been rollercoaster ride for fans of Superman and fans of Smallville alike. And with the announcement that legendary villain of comics, Darkseid being primed to take the stage, this season promises to be just that, a satisfying conclusion.

So pick it up on DVD or Blu-Ray. With awesome episodes like "Absolute Justice" this season is a must have for any Smallville fan.

5stars - "A Return to Form" (Barry Rodgers)

Season 9 has definitely matured from Season 8, rightfully so. To those who have not seen Season 9 episodes, prepare yourself for GOOD TIMES. There is plenty of ACTION, SUSPENSE, COMEDY (Hawkman), DRAMA and ROMANCE to keep you watching and wanting more. Apart from the occasional filler episodes, this season contains an on-going story that is typically re-capped with the next episode. Although this show in general does not literally follow every circumstance or experience faithfully, it is an opportunity to see how other options are able to develop. Chloe, one of the foundational characters to this show, finally gets some much deserved guy action in Season 9. I agree with most fans that the actors are very talented, unpretentious, and especially easy on the eyes which make for a perfect combination to BOTH female and male viewers. The new actors on this season are a perfect fit for their respective character, especially general Zod, who is refreshingly engaging. I especially love the underlying principles that still remain true to each season, especially in Season 9: the HUMBLENESS, BRAVENESS, SACRIFICE, DEVOTION, and WEAKNESS that make the MAN OF STEEL wonderfully human.

5stars - "ACTION, SUSPENSE, COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE and more!" (Angel)

The character of Superman has always been one of great moral ethics, courage, and inspiration. Not inspiration to just comic book readers, but to real-life athletes, the character's fellow comic book heroes, and to the average day-to-day person living his or her life. The tv show Smallville has done a pretty good job showing the viewers how one teenager with extraordinary abilities can change and inspire a world. at least, up to season 7.

The show has always had a knack for unrealistic and often ridiculous moments (Smallville, a supposed "small town", only being practically 30 minutes from Metropolis, one of the biggest cities in the DC Universe? Clark not going to college yet SOMEHOW getting a job at a internationally-successful newspaper? The "death" of Lex Luthor in Season 8? The extended and awful Clark-Lana relationship?). But season 9 has definitely topped off the list of stupidity on Smallville. The writers must have confused the optimistic, inspirational, and heroic Superman with the depressing world and character of Batman. Clark wearing the same red jacket and blue t-shirt did get old, yes, but to change the core nature of the character Superman into some selfish, moody, and whiny jerk? Someone should admit him to Arkham Asylum... The show has honestly not been the same since Clark left high school.

Also, the thing that is so comical about these last few seasons is the fact that Superman is supposed to be the hero that inspired all of the other heroes. In the world of Smallville, by the time Clark Kent dons the classic costume, every other hero is bound to already be saving the world, leaving Clark or "Superman" to whine about a kryptonite-powered Lana (thank you, season 8!). No, but the real review is about Season 9 alone. While Season 8 is worth at least 2 stars for the decent character of Davis Bloome, Season 9 has absolutely no redeeming value. Callum Blue's Zod does not come off as evil, or even as a nice addition to the cast. He can't even hold a candle to Michael Rosenbaum's "Lex" or John Glover's "Lionel". Zod was already done in seasons 5 and 6! Also, (SPOILER ALERT) Lois finding out Clark's secret BEFORE he even becomes Superman? That is pushing it so much that it's beyond over-the-top.

The best part of season 9 was the episode "Absolute Justice". There, the viewers at least saw a glimpse of maybe an inspiring hero that Clark could become. It seems ever since Clark left high school, he has been focusing more on saving Kryptonians (guess we can say goodbye to "Last Son of Krypton") than his friends and family on Earth. Overall, a rating over 1 star would be too generous for Smallville: Season 9. Here's hoping that season 10 will bring about the hero we all know and love.

1stars - "Last time I checked, "Superman"was supposed to be inspirational" (brainiac)

The Lion King (Disney Special Platinum Edition) / SalesRank : 34

[ See more details ]

The Lion King (Disney Special Platinum Edition)
Writer:Andy Gaskill Writer:Barry Johnson Writer:Bob Tzudiker Writer:Brenda Chapman Writer:Burny Mattinson Writer:Chris Sanders

amazon.com availability ： Out of stock.
( Market Place : Used Seller - 51 and New Seller - 49 )

DVD [ Walt Disney Video ] [ Release : 2003 / 10 / 07 ]
EAN : 9780788845505 / ASIN : B00003CXB4
[ ListPrice : $29.99 ] [ Used Price:$11.74 ]

Average Customer Review :

4.0stars [ See more reviews ]
I was extremely happy with this seller. My order arrived very fast, within a few days.

5stars - "Super fast delivery." (Milanova53)
This item came new in the case just as specified. It is the special platinum edition so you can watch the old version or the new version. The item was delivered quickly within a few days. The seller sent me a card with a few stickers for the kids which was very thoughtful. I would definately buy from this seller again. This movie is exactly what i wanted, awesome!

This item came new in the case just as specified. It is the special platinum edition so you can watch the old version or the new version. The item was delivered quickly within a few days. The seller sent me a card with a few stickers for the kids which was very thoughtful. I would definately buy from this seller again. This movie is exactly what i wanted, awesome!

5stars - "Awesome Product" (Gabby)
did not receive package until a month and a half after buying it, and after getting it, it turns out that the dvd was pirated. I will never buy from this person again and I advise you to do the same.

did not receive package until a month and a half after buying it, and after getting it, it turns out that the dvd was pirated. I will never buy from this person again and I advise you to do the same.

1stars - "NOT HAPPY" (Simba)
Purchased this DVD from Amazon through a third party supplier (Sea Castle). Could never get it delivered. Contacted supplier three times and got a response "its in the mail" Never happened after one month of waiting. Amazon provided a refund for the purchase. DON'T use SEA CASTLE as your supplier!!!

Purchased this DVD from Amazon through a third party supplier (Sea Castle). Could never get it delivered. Contacted supplier three times and got a response "its in the mail" Never happened after one month of waiting. Amazon provided a refund for the purchase. DON'T use SEA CASTLE as your supplier!!!

1stars - "never could get it delivered" (The Mudrock)
This is my favorite movie, so to find it for a good price on DVD was very exciting. It arrived within 5 days of ordering and in great condition. I would use this seller again.

This is my favorite movie, so to find it for a good price on DVD was very exciting. It arrived within 5 days of ordering and in great condition. I would use this seller again.

5stars - "Used DVD received in near-perfect condition and on time" (J. Benson)

Go to TOP

KotobaBooks > DVD > Category(Theme) / ( Sales Rank ) - page 1

* TOP10 RSS about this category (RSS2.0)

http://en.kotobabooks.net/dvd/browsenode_163296/salesrank_1.xml