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MoonlightMoonlight, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2017Blu-ray Disc, 2017
Added Sep 06, 2017
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Added Mar 22, 2013
Seeking A Friend for the End of the WorldSeeking A Friend for the End of the World, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
Nords's rating:
Added Mar 22, 2013
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Really liked this one. Great acting, and the main characters had good chemistry. Despite the obviously 'dark' setting of the end of the world, it was still sweet to see the characters connect and fall in love. The scene with the estranged father was good too. I also like how the ending didn't 'wimp out'.Really liked this one. Great acting, and the main characters had good chemistry. Despite the obviously 'dark' setting of the end of the world, it was still sweet to see the characters connect and fall in love. The scene with the estranged father…
The DictatorThe Dictator, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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A lot funnier than I expected it to be. Sure some of the humor is crude, but it isn't done in a way to really offend. The main character, despite being a crazy evil dictator, is still so silly, bumbling, and well, funny that you can't take what he says seriously anyhow.A lot funnier than I expected it to be. Sure some of the humor is crude, but it isn't done in a way to really offend. The main character, despite being a crazy evil dictator, is still so silly, bumbling, and well, funny that you can't take what he…
Chernobyl DiariesChernobyl Diaries, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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A not too bad horror movie. I really liked the setup and the initial scenes at Chernobyl before the main action started. Since the budget isn't high, once the action starts they on purpose don't show much of the creatures/mutants. I didn't even hate any of the characters really, although they weren't developed enough to care about as they are killed off. Ending was OK too. Dark. If you like B horror movies, you'll find this one enjoyable.A not too bad horror movie. I really liked the setup and the initial scenes at Chernobyl before the main action started. Since the budget isn't high, once the action starts they on purpose don't show much of the creatures/mutants. I didn't even…
A Very Harold & Kumar ChristmasA Very Harold & Kumar Christmas, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray DiscBlu-ray Disc
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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Pretty funny continuation of this series. Certainly would have been a bit more fun and silly in 3D. Lots of funny jokes, while dirty, it isn't so over the top that you feel sick or anything. I think the other 2 movies might be a bit funnier, but the plot is fine in this one and I hope they make more.Pretty funny continuation of this series. Certainly would have been a bit more fun and silly in 3D. Lots of funny jokes, while dirty, it isn't so over the top that you feel sick or anything. I think the other 2 movies might be a bit funnier, but…
The raidThe raid, Blu-ray Discredemption
Blu-ray Disc - 2012 | IndonesianBlu-ray Disc, 2012. Language: Indonesian
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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Well, if you like action, martial-arts, and just lots of crazy violence, this is the movie for you. Not much else to say. The choreography of the fighting is just amazing. Still, for ultra-violent movies, I still prefer Hard Boiled as it has a much better plot.Well, if you like action, martial-arts, and just lots of crazy violence, this is the movie for you. Not much else to say. The choreography of the fighting is just amazing. Still, for ultra-violent movies, I still prefer Hard Boiled as it has a…
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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Sequel to Leviathan Wakes. I love this science fiction series. Really fun, and takes me back to a real star wars type of science fiction instead of the 'hard' science fiction that is so prevalent sometimes. Great action, space battles, political intrigue, and cool characters. Also takes place in our solar system which is nice. Can't wait for the 3rd book coming out soon.Sequel to Leviathan Wakes. I love this science fiction series. Really fun, and takes me back to a real star wars type of science fiction instead of the 'hard' science fiction that is so prevalent sometimes. Great action, space battles, political…
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Added Mar 22, 2013
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Sequel to the amazing book "The Passage". Loved The Twelve as well. Again, how the book jumps around is really neat as you get a bunch of different perspectives of both the virals, the history of the Twelve, and where the main characters come from. Plus it allows the action to take place on so many different levels and locals. Sometimes some of the Amy stuff gets a bit odd, but overall, this series is a must for any fan of horror, science fiction, vampire or zombie fiction, etc.Sequel to the amazing book "The Passage". Loved The Twelve as well. Again, how the book jumps around is really neat as you get a bunch of different perspectives of both the virals, the history of the Twelve, and where the main characters come…
The Woman in BlackThe Woman in Black, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
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Added Jan 14, 2013
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Surprised at how much I liked this movie. Not really scary per se, but very creepy. Daniel Radcliffe was very good and was good enough that I didn't think the movie was Harry Potter in a haunted house. Sad story though with good acting, music, and scenes that made me jump. Liked the old-time setting too. Worth watching for sure. Wasn't this movie based on a play? I seem to recall 25 years ago seeing this as a play at the Grand Theatre in London and recall it was a scary play too. But maybe I'm wrong.Surprised at how much I liked this movie. Not really scary per se, but very creepy. Daniel Radcliffe was very good and was good enough that I didn't think the movie was Harry Potter in a haunted house. Sad story though with good acting, music,…
Never Trust A Happy SongNever Trust A Happy Song, Music CD
by Grouplove (Musical group)Music CD - 2011Music CD, 2011
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Added Jan 14, 2013
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Probably my favorite album of 2012 (even if it did come out in 2011). Just amazing. So catchy. If you at all like weezer, hollerado, arcade fire or that kind of stuff, you'll love this one. Great variety of fun alt-rock songs. Just so easy to listen too, fun to rock out too. Could listen to this disc over and over again.Probably my favorite album of 2012 (even if it did come out in 2011). Just amazing. So catchy. If you at all like weezer, hollerado, arcade fire or that kind of stuff, you'll love this one. Great variety of fun alt-rock songs. Just so easy to…
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Added Jan 14, 2013
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Sequel to the Dragon's Path. Still very well written, lots of fantasy intrigue, interesting characters, and some neat twists. Some previous 'hero' characters are now less so. Certainly this is a wonderful fantasy series for anybody looking to get into a newer author. Easy to read. Could have used a bit more action but a lot of that I think is coming in the future 3rd book.Sequel to the Dragon's Path. Still very well written, lots of fantasy intrigue, interesting characters, and some neat twists. Some previous 'hero' characters are now less so. Certainly this is a wonderful fantasy series for anybody looking to get…
Snow White & the HuntsmanSnow White & the Huntsman, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
Nords's rating:
Added Jan 14, 2013
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I suppose the effects are OK. And the movie isn't completely boring. Chris Hemsworth is OK in it too. Other then that though, not much going for it. The story is silly, the action not well directed, and of course whats-her-face from twilight can't act her way out of a box. They need to stop redoing these fairy tales. Although if they ever adopt the Fables graphic novel series, I'm there!I suppose the effects are OK. And the movie isn't completely boring. Chris Hemsworth is OK in it too. Other then that though, not much going for it. The story is silly, the action not well directed, and of course whats-her-face from twilight…
Sherlock Holmes, A Game of ShadowsSherlock Holmes, A Game of Shadows, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
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Added Jan 03, 2013
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Good sequel to the first sherlock holmes movie. Didn't find the 'mystery', nearly as 'mysterious', because moriarty is introduced so early and the case involves more geo-politics, not just a weird murder. So hence the movie was much more of an action one. As an action movie it is a lot of fun. Acting is fine, but the schtick gets a bit old by the end, especially sherlock's imagining of how the fight scenes are going to unfold. Still, if they keep making these, I'll keep watching. BBC Sherlock series is still way better.Good sequel to the first sherlock holmes movie. Didn't find the 'mystery', nearly as 'mysterious', because moriarty is introduced so early and the case involves more geo-politics, not just a weird murder. So hence the movie was much more of an…
Mission: ImpossibleMission: Impossible, Blu-ray DiscGhost Protocol
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
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Added Jan 03, 2013
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Just a very well written, acted, and directed action movie with some amazing chase, fight, and spy scenes. Certainly you have to suspend your disbelief in some of the crazy gadgets and such (like having that train car available) but that's most of the fun for the MI movies. Great cast too. Good mix of humor and action and ties well into the other movies but is still great as a stand alone. Can't wait for another one now!Just a very well written, acted, and directed action movie with some amazing chase, fight, and spy scenes. Certainly you have to suspend your disbelief in some of the crazy gadgets and such (like having that train car available) but that's most of…
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Added Jan 03, 2013
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Good album. Certainly many of the songs are quite catchy. I guess whether you like this disc depends on how much you like a higher-pitched guy singer (sort maroon-5y but more rocking). Overall, I liked it, lots of replayability, but just not super-memorable. But worth it even for the hits.Good album. Certainly many of the songs are quite catchy. I guess whether you like this disc depends on how much you like a higher-pitched guy singer (sort maroon-5y but more rocking). Overall, I liked it, lots of replayability, but just not…
American VampireAmerican Vampire, Graphic NovelVolume 3
by Snyder, ScottGraphic Novel - 2012Graphic Novel, 2012
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Added Jan 03, 2013
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I love the American Vampire graphic novel series. It's great as each of the 3 volumes so far still continue a general story arc, and expands the vampire back-story but each work well as a stand alone story. I thought the main story in this book (there is a fun 2nd storey about nazi-vampires, wow!) was a bit more action oriented and less plot and character driven then the past ones but it was still fun. If you like ultra-violent, vampire stories, and great art, you'll love this series. But still best to start at book 1.I love the American Vampire graphic novel series. It's great as each of the 3 volumes so far still continue a general story arc, and expands the vampire back-story but each work well as a stand alone story. I thought the main story in this book…
John CarterJohn Carter, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
Nords's rating:
Added Dec 04, 2012
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I'm not sure if saying that the movie is not nearly as bad as it could have been is praise or not. The positives is that it is a lot of fun, I thought the special effects were fine, and the story isn't that bad, just silly. But the acting really drags it down. Kind of wish they could make a sequel just to fix all the things that went wrong with John Carter.I'm not sure if saying that the movie is not nearly as bad as it could have been is praise or not. The positives is that it is a lot of fun, I thought the special effects were fine, and the story isn't that bad, just silly. But the acting really…
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Added Dec 04, 2012
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Really strong newest book in the destroyermen series. Again, it is cool as the action opens up on a large number of fronts with some cool new technology. With the smarter Grik it adds additional suspense that earlier books in the series didn't have. The new stuff in africa will be cool to read in future books too. These books are pretty geeky sci-fi/fantasy, Harry Turtledove type with a military twist but I can't stop reading them!Really strong newest book in the destroyermen series. Again, it is cool as the action opens up on a large number of fronts with some cool new technology. With the smarter Grik it adds additional suspense that earlier books in the series didn't…
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Added Dec 04, 2012
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Probably the best Keane album since Hopes and Fears. Re-listened to Under the Iron Sea recently as well to compare and Strangeland is still better. This one is closest to Hopes and Fears then any other of their work. So if you like your Keane a bit more traditional keyboard and drums sound then you'll like this one. Some very catchy and moving songs. Great brit-pop at its finest.Probably the best Keane album since Hopes and Fears. Re-listened to Under the Iron Sea recently as well to compare and Strangeland is still better. This one is closest to Hopes and Fears then any other of their work. So if you like your Keane a…
The front lineThe front line, Blu-ray Disclast battle of the Korean war
Blu-ray Disc - 2011 | KoreanBlu-ray Disc, 2011. Language: Korean
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Added Dec 04, 2012
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Very bleak, dark and realistic korean war movie about a true battle that happened right at the end of the war. Really liked how for the most part, the story was all about the korean armies (both south and north, but mostly south) and the americans were not really part of the movie. Very chilling and bloody scenes and despite the subtitles you do get to know many of the main characters well. Another case where politics trumped the lives of the troops. But for anybody who was into the Pacific, Band of Brothers, or 'authentic' war movies, you should watch this one.Very bleak, dark and realistic korean war movie about a true battle that happened right at the end of the war. Really liked how for the most part, the story was all about the korean armies (both south and north, but mostly south) and the americans…
The GreyThe Grey, Blu-ray Disc
Blu-ray Disc - 2012Blu-ray Disc, 2012
Nords's rating:
Added Nov 29, 2012
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This movie exceeded my expectations. Firstly, I had heard that the wolf CGI was terrible. It was only a little bit terrible. The other characters also were much less annoying then they could have been. The few scenes that flashback with the wife were surprisingly touching as well. For a decent action/adventure/thriller movie the Grey isn't bad.This movie exceeded my expectations. Firstly, I had heard that the wolf CGI was terrible. It was only a little bit terrible. The other characters also were much less annoying then they could have been. The few scenes that flashback with the wife…
We All Raise Our Voices to the AirWe All Raise Our Voices to the Air, Music CD(live Songs 04.11-08.11)
by Decemberists (Musical group)Music CD - 2012Music CD, 2012
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Added Nov 29, 2012
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I thought I would love this CD but ended up only really liking it. I think their last 'full' studio album is probably better. But for someone relatively new to the Decemberists, this 2-disc sets provides a range of their songs. If you like classic Great Big Sea, or even Mumford and Sons you'll like this even though they are more americana folk then east-coast (or UK) folk.I thought I would love this CD but ended up only really liking it. I think their last 'full' studio album is probably better. But for someone relatively new to the Decemberists, this 2-disc sets provides a range of their songs. If you like…
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Added Nov 19, 2012
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Continued interesting story in this thriller series about gretchen lowell. Certainly a quick easy read and it's fun to try and guess who is the killer. Some of the suspense is lots though because the main characters are often in life-or-death situations and you just sort of know they'll be OK.Continued interesting story in this thriller series about gretchen lowell. Certainly a quick easy read and it's fun to try and guess who is the killer. Some of the suspense is lots though because the main characters are often in life-or-death…
The Three MusketeersThe Three Musketeers, Blu-ray DiscLes Trois Mousquetaires
Blu-ray DiscBlu-ray Disc
Nords's rating:
Added Nov 19, 2012
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Actually better then I thought it was going to be. I hated the first 1/3rd of the movie. Bad action, acting, and no real plot. But as it goes forward I think the actors know they are in a terrible movie and really ham it up (particularly the bad guy). The action sequences become more fun and the annoying characters (the king and d'artagnon) becomes less annoying. So it wasn't a complete waste of time.Actually better then I thought it was going to be. I hated the first 1/3rd of the movie. Bad action, acting, and no real plot. But as it goes forward I think the actors know they are in a terrible movie and really ham it up (particularly the bad…
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