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13.5.11
28.3.11
Despicable Me
Story Overview: Gru lives in a suburban home that has an underground lair where he, his assistant Dr. Nefario and the minions live creating master plans being the super-villain team they are. One day it is all over the news that the greatest heist was pulled when the Great Pyramid Of Giza was stolen. This kickstarts Gru to create the greatest plan in all villain history, to steal THE MOON.
As he tries to get the financials to pull this heist he discovers a new evil under the name of Vector is the new young greatest villain. This causes a threat for Gru as he tries to steal a shrink ray only to have it taken away from the newbie. Now that Vector has the ray Gru has to get it back in which he adopts three orphans Margo, Edith and Agnes who penetrate the lair to satisfy Vectors sweet tooth. As Gru works on his heist to steal the moon, he also learns to love and care for the girls.
This movie can be described in one word 'cute'. The girls and yellow minions are what make this movie likeable. They are what sell this movie since the story line was not great even for a kids movie. Graphics wise the team has put lots of effort cleaning up every fine detail giving it a smooth and realistic feel. The other selling point are the actors that had lended their voices to this movie. Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russell Brand, Will Arnett and more have given life to the characters inwhich you can't even tell it is those actors doing the voices.
One really well done aspect to Despicable Me is the score. They invited Pharrel Williams in who works hard with the orchestra giving the music a James Bond feel mixed with a present day Hip Hop blend. It works really well with this movie presenting the mood that you are to feel. Big props to Pharrell Williams for his significant effort.
Bonus: The World Of Despicable Me, Despicable Beats, Gru's Rocket Builder, A Global Effort, Despicable Me Game Previews, Commentary
Rating: 4/10
Cast:
Gru (Steve Carell)
Victor "Vector" Perkins (Jason Segel)
Dr. Nefario (Russell Brand)
Marlena (Julie Andrews)
Mr. Perkins (Will Arnett)
Miss Hattie (Kristen Wiig)
Margo (Miranda Cosgrove)
Edith (Dana Gaier)
Agnes (Elsie Fisher)
Tim, Bob, Mark, Phil, Stuart Minions (Pierre Coffin)
Dave Minion (Chris Renaud)
Talk Show Host (Ken Jeong)
Fred McDade (Danny R. McBride)
Tourist Father, Carnival Barker (Jack McBrayer)
Tourist Mother (Mindy Kaling)
Jerry Minion (Jemaine Clement)
Anchorman (Rob Huebel
Egyptian Guard (Ken Daurio)
Buy Here: Despicable Me (Single-Disc Edition)
21.3.11
Two And A Half Men: The Complete First Season
Story Overview: Charlie Harper is a well off bachelor who lives in Malibu housing by the beach and writes jingles. He lives the life men dream of; riches, women and booze. One night his brother Alan Harper shows up to Charlies home needing a place to stay since Alan's wife has just thrown him out. When the hungover bachelor wakes up, he seems his nephew Jake Harper . From this point on Charlie's life has flipped into a expected family man.
This is the first of many seasons of <em>Two And A Half Men</em> which took TV over by storm. The jokes are very sarcastic with Charlie making fun of everyone around him while he drinks himself crazy. Even though he is the main character the real funnies are found from the people around him. Alan's physical movements, Jake's cuteness/dumbness, Judish's anger, Rose and her crazy stocking ways, Berta's sharp tongue and Evelyn's bad parenting is where the real comedy is.
Everything in the show is high class and expensive so you never really connect with the characters but envy what they have. The show is very negative as everyone seems to just end up being sarcastic and make fun of one another. It is a very low sense of humour which is great for when you don't want to think, just laugh.
No. Of Episodes: 24
Bonus: Behind The Scenes With Cast And Crew, Backstage Tour With Angus T. Jones, Gag Reel/Outakes
Rating: 6/10
Cast:
Charlie Harper (Charlie Sheen)
Alan Harper (Jon Cryer)
Jake Harper (Angus T. Jones)
Berta (Conchata Ferrell)
Evelyn Harper (Holland Taylor)
Judith Melnick (Marin Hinkle)
19.3.11
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Story Overview: Scott Pilgrim is a boy living in Toronto, Ontario Canada with his gay friend. He also plays in a band called Sex Bob-omb and is dating a high school girl named Knives Chau. Life is boring as a local bass player until he dreams up Ramona Flowers roller blading through his dreams. Scott soon meets her at a house party learning more about her. After finding out she works for Amazon he orders an item which she delivers to his door. From here on Scott starts dating Ramona, dumping Knives, but to keep the relationship possible, Scott has to battle Ramona's Seven Evil Exes.
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is like a mixture of Fooly Cooly meets Street Fighter and then adding Nick And Norah's Infinite Playlist to the mix. Michael Cera again plays a shy but loving guy which he always does. Their are alot of inside jokes about videogames, Arrested Development, X-men and other popculture medias. My favourite is the Arrested Development reference having Scott Pilgrim fight Roxanne "Roxy" Richter (fourth ex) since in the show AD the two actor/actress were a couple till Season 3.
The graphics were also excellent with making the movie look like a PS3 Anime kinda game. I wish I could of been in this movie so I could of seen myself look badass AND makeout with Mary Elizabeth Winstead cause she is hot, especially in her underwear * wink wink *. Over all the movie was great being fast pace and edgy. I hope another movie with this kinda originally comes around sometime soon.
Bonus: Deleted Scenes, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The Bloopers, Feature Commentaries With Cast And Crew, And More!
Rating: 8/10
Cast:
Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera)
Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead)
Wallace Wells (Kieran Culkin)
Knives Chau (Ellen Wong)
Kim Pine (Alison Pill)
Stephen Stills (Mark Webber)
"Young" Neil Nordegraf (Johnny Simmons)
Matthew Patel: Ex 1 (Satya Bhabha)
Lucas Lee: Ex 2 (Chris Evans)
Todd Ingram: Ex 3 (Brandon Routh)
Roxanne “Roxy” Richter: Ex 4 (Mae Whitman)
Kyle/Ken Katayanagi: Ex 5 & 6 (Shota/Keita Saito)
Gideon Gordon Graves: Ex 7 (Jason Schwarzman)
Stacey Pilgrim (Anna Kendrick)
Natalie V. “Envy” Adams (Brie Larson)
Julie Powers (Aubrey Plaza)
Luke “Crash” Wilson (Erik Knudsen)
Lynette Guycott (Tennessee Thomas)
Buy Here: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
13.3.11
How To Train Your Dragon

Story Overview: On the island of Berk their is a village of Vikings. They spend their time keeping up with food and what other chores need to be done. One major job they have is to fight off dragons. Hiccup, a young skinny boy who is the son of the Viking chief, Stoick, works in the weapons hut but would rather be out with the others fighting. One night he shoots down the most ferocious dragon, Night Fury, which he discovers has been injured. Throughout the movie Hiccup helps Toothless (name of Night Fury) be able to fly again and also learns to hunt dragons in his village with the other young warriors. Now he must keep Toothless and the Vikings away from one another as he learns to become better in both worlds.
Lately DreamWorks Animation has been making lots off feel good movies such as Bee Movie, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar and again with How To Train Your Dragon. Throughout the movie you get excited as Hiccup creates a bond with Toothless when they learn to fly together. Also watching Hiccup learn more about dragons and their likes/dislikes (grass, eels, light) puts a joyful feeling in you as he uses them to overcome obstacles in Dragon training. The one relationship you wait to see mend is the one with his father Stoick. When the movie ends you just feel good that the 2 species can live together in a village.
The graphics of this movie are ecstatic. I love how realistic the water looks as the vikings sail the seas. Also the realism of the movements of nature has never been better in a movie. The graphics team has gone a long way with making computer animation come to life. Big leap for DreamWorks Animation from their first movie Antz back in 1998. How To Train Your Dragon is one a whole family could watch and after walk away smiling.
Rating: 8/10
Cast:
Hiccup Horrendous Haddock The Third (Jay Baruchel)
Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler)
Gobber the Belch (Craig Ferguson)
Astrid Hofferson (America Ferrera)
Fishlegs Ingerman (Christopher Mintz-Plasse)
Snotlout Jorgenson (Jonah Hill)
Tuffnut and Ruffnut Thorston (T.J. Miller, Kristen Wiig)
Buy Here: How to Train Your Dragon (Single Disc Edition)
7.3.11
Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume One

Story Overview: This 2003 animated series follows the Clone Wars which are set between (II) Attack Of The Clones and (III) Revenge Of The Sith. The war is a fight between the Jedi's with their exploits and Galactic Republic.
Their are a handful of battles to follow within this series. Kit Fisto in an underwater fight on Mon Calamari, Mace Windu destroying a seismic tank on Dantooine, Yoda/Padme Amidala rescuing Luminara Unduli and Barris Offee on Ilum, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Shaak Ti, K'Kryhk and Aayla Secura fight General Grievous on Hypori and Obi-Wan Kenobi confronts Durge on Muunilinst while Anakin Skywalker leads the battle in space which becomes a chase which then turns into a lightsaber fight killing off Asajj Ventress. The series follows many battles.
To really follow the battles you have to be a big Star Wars fan. I personally like Star Wars but I'm not a crazy fan so after watching, with a bit of reading I gained a good understanding of the war. But even with the lack of knowledge, all 20 episodes are full of great animated action which will grasp your attention. You also get to see some of the lesser known Jedi's which is neat. But overall they focus on the hero's Obi-Wan and Anakin.
What is nice about the film is that the voices are very similar to the movies which help you relate which cartoon characters are who in the movies. When I found out James Arnold Taylor was Obi-Wan, I was surprised to see it was not Ewan McGregor. This whole series was done well from animations to audio. It shall make all Star War fans proud.
No. Of Episodes: 20
Bonus: Bridge The Saga, Behind-The-Scenes, Two Director Commentaries, Two Galleries Of Art, Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith Teaser Trailer, Episode III Video Game Trailer, Republic Commando Game Trailer, Xbox Playable Game Level For Republic Commando
Ranking: 7/10
Cast:
Anakin Skywalker (Mat Lucas)
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Aide #1/#3 (James Arnold Taylor)
Yoda (Tom Kane)
San Hill, Count Dooku, Warrior #2 (Corey Burton)
C-3P0 (Anthony Daniels)
Asajj Ventress, Padme Amidala, Shaak Ti (Grey DeLisle)
General Grievous, Padawan (John DiMaggio)
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, Darth Sidious (Nick Jameson)
Master Barrek, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Henchman, Aide #2, Warrior #3 (Daran Norris)
K'Kruhk, Human Male Jedi Master (Kevin Michael Richardson)
Clone Trooper, Battle Droid, ARC Captain/Trooper, Captain Typho (Andre Sogliuzzo)
Luminara Unduli (Cree Summer)
Barriss Offee (Tatyana Yassukovich)
Buy Here: Star Wars: Clone Wars, Vol. 1 (Microseries)
23.2.11
Clash Of The Titans
Story Overview: This is a 2010 remake of the old Clash Of The Titans. The film revolves around Perseus, Demigod, son of Zeus. He has been taken on a journey to defeat the Kraken that Hades plans on releasing within ten days. If Perseus does not find a way to destroy this creature, Princess Andromeda will have to be sacrificed in order to save the lives of everyone in Argos. As the journey goes on Perseus better understands himself and his god like strength.
Clash Of The Titans is a simple movie but with the accents and dialogue it is hard to understand the story right away. Never the less, actions speak louder then words in this film as Perseus and the Argos army takes on large scorpions, Calibos, Medusa and the Kraken. The fight scenes are tremendous with the mixture of graphic creatures and real life people. One scene I found amazing is when the men fight Medusa, the way they showed them turn to stone and the creatures head gets cut off. Without the action this film would not be the same.
Rating: 6/10
Cast:
Perseus (Sam Worthington)
Zeus (Liam Neeson)
Hades (Ralph Fiennes)
Io (Gemma Arterton)
Princess Andromeda (Alexa Davalos)
Draco (Mads Mikkelsen)
Acrisius/Calibos (Jason Flemyng)
Buy Here: Clash of the Titans
19.2.11
The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season (Collector's Edition)

Story Overview: Every day middle class American family. They deal with normal problems,The Simpsons are a family of five that each bring their own problems to the table but show that as a family they can deal with anything.
Welcome to the third year of one of the most famous families known all over the world. The Simpsons once again tackle every day problems, and a few not so ordinary situations. Bart joins the mob, Homer manages a country artist, Lisa goes to Washington and Maggie misses her mom Marge as she takes a break from the family. Watching this DVD brings back Saturday afternoons I use to have sitting on my couch watching the family which entertained the world.
Whats nice about the DVD is that they did not try remastering the show to much from the original. It keeps the version that we as fans all came to enjoy instead of a masked version of what we enjoyed. This season is full of great jokes and antics that related to to historical and cultural topics. Another great thing is the packaging. They put it into a big digi case which folds out showing the family falling through the packing. They definitely did not go the cheap road to bringing back The Simpsons.
No. Of Episodes: 24
Bonus: Commentaries, Trivia Tracks, Storyboard, Commercials, Clip of Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Jukebox, Promo Footage, 4 Easter Eggs
Rating: 8/10
Cast:
Homer, Groundskeeper Willie, Grampa, Barney, Krusty (Dan Castellaneta)
Marge, Patty Selma (Julie Kavner)
Bart, Nelson, Todd (Nancy Cartwright)
Lisa (Yeardley Smith)
Moe, Chief Wiggum, Apu (Hank Azaria)
Mr. Burns, Smithers, Ned, Kent Brockman (Hank Azaria)
Buy Here: The Simpsons - The Complete Third Season
15.2.11
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season

Story Overview: Based in Pasadena, California, two geniuses Leonard Hofstadter (experimental physicist) and Sheldon Cooper (theoretical physicist) are roommates. Across the hall houses Penny (waitress/aspiring actress) who emphasizes the 'dumb blond'. She has befriended the nerd twosome and their two friends Howard Wolowitz (aerospace engineer) and Rajesh Kooothrappali (particle astrophysicist). Together this group of five get into some quirky situation only a brainiac could get into.
Season three of The Big Bang Theory brings on some more challenges for nerds. Rajesh still cannot talk to women unless intoxicated , Sheldon lacks social skills and a whole slew of problems. You can watch Leonard try being a football fan, Sheldon's stage fright, Raj works for a friend and some of Penny and Leonard's love.
Unlike the passes seasons, this one becomes a lot more sarcastic. With Sheldon understanding humour and physiology he has now been able to join in with a few “Bazinga's” of his own. Because of this the show has slowed down on the amount of nerd jokes. Never the less the show still brings comedy to the table for nerds with a side dish of sarcasm.
No. Of Episodes: 23
Bonus: Takeout With The Cast Of Big Bang Theory, Set Tour With Simon And Kunal, Gag Reel
Rating: 7.5/10
Cast:
Leonard Hofstadter (Johnny Galecki)
Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons)
Penny (Kaley Cuoco)
Howard Wolowitz (Simon Helberg)
Rajesh Kooothrappali (Kunal Nayyar)
Buy Here: The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season
13.2.11
The Social Network

Story Overview: Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook has created one of the largest social network sites crumbling Myspace, Vampirefreaks, Livejournal in its hand. The film is a biography drama which shows how Mark created Facebook right out of his dorm room and the resulting lawsuits.
The Social Network is told from a few different lawsuit meetings which the accuse and the accusers flashback to events that led them to the current predicament. Mark Zuckerbergs story consists of stealing ideas and making them his own. He also gets led in different directions as people intervene to make the site a success. One thing I enjoy about the film are the quotes. Some great lines have been written for the actors. They make you think even after the movie with their empowering meanings. The Social Network is not a movie for enjoyment purposes but more to teach how Mark Zuckerberg had to create enemies to get to were he is. “You Don't Get To 500 Million Friends Without Making A Few Enemies” is the main quote this movie gives which is true. If you don't get that message, at least take in that the internet is not a safe place and anyone can collect information on you when posted.
Rate: 5/10
Cast:
Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg)
Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Garfield)
Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake)
Christy Lee (Brenda Song)
Cameron/Tyler Winklevoss (Armie Hammer)
Divya Narendra (Max Minghella)
Marylin Deply (Rashida Jones)
Dustin Moskovitz (Joseph Mazzello)
Buy Here: The Social Network (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
11.2.11
Coyote Ragtime Show: The Complete Series

Story Overview: The pirate king Bruce Dochley has hidden ten billion space dollars, which he stole from a major bank heist, in a complex custom vault on planet Graceland. Mister and the space pirates called the Coyotes are after this fortune which is Bruce's daughter Franca's inheritance. Sounds easy? The Coyotes have to get to the fortune before Madame Marciano gets to it. Their is also a race to get it before the planet gets blown up.
The series starts with Mister breaking out of Jail. This is when you get to meet Angelica Burns, the private investigator who is after Mister and the Coyotes. After the breakout Mister, Katana and Bishop get Franca at the bar “Pirate”. Throughout the whole series you watch the Coyotes get into situations which sets them back on their schedule to Graceland. Madame Marciano and her 12 Sisters always get in the way as Mister gets closer to the inheritance. Trailing behind all this is Angelica Burns, Chelsea Muir and the head of May in a cage.
The series stays on a horizontal level. It never gets more exciting or boring. Their is always some excitement which can hold you for all 12 episodes if its fighting, plans or set backs. Coyote Ragtime Show does not drag anywhere making it a good anime to watch, especially for a beginning watcher. Also their is not to much political talk which you would need to follow. Simple and to the point.
No. Of Episodes: 12
Bonus: Production Artwork, Clean Open/Close
Rating: 7/10
Cast:
Mister (John Swasey)
Franca Dochley (Brittney Karbowski)
Katana (Chris Patton)
Bishop (Lowell Bartholomee)
Gordon Swamp (Katsuhisa Houki)
Angelica Burns (Christine Auten)
Chelsea Muir (Monica Rial)
Marciano (Kira Vincent-Davis)
January (Luci Christian)
February (Cynthia Martinez)
March (Natalie Nassar)
April (Sofia Mendez)
May (Allison Keith)
June (Allison Sumrall)
July (Nancy Novotny)
August (Sasha Paysinger)
September (Melissa Pritchett)
October, November, December (Jessica Boone)
Neilson (Mike Vance)
Buy Here: Coyote Ragtime Show: Complete Box Set
10.2.11
TV SERIES
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Air Gear: The Complete Collection
B
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season
C
Chuck: The Complete First Season
Chilly Beach: Season One
Coyote Ragtime Show: The Complete Series
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The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season (Collector's Edition)
Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume One
T
Two And A Half Men: The Complete First Season
Air Gear: The Complete Collection
B
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season
C
Chuck: The Complete First Season
Chilly Beach: Season One
Coyote Ragtime Show: The Complete Series
S
The Simpsons: The Complete Third Season (Collector's Edition)
Star Wars: Clone Wars: Volume One
T
Two And A Half Men: The Complete First Season
MOVIES
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CClash Of The Titans
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
Coraline
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Despicable Me
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How To Train Your DragonI
It's Complicated
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Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World
Shrek: Forever After: The Final Chapter
The Social Network
4.6.07
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