January 26th, 2011 — DVD Tagged B000F6IOBG, DVD, Get reviews for the Underworld Evolution Blu-ray HERE!, Underworld Evolution Blu-ray
Underworld Evolution Blu-ray
ASIN: B000F6IOBG
List Price: $28.95
Our Price: $20.99
Sony Pictures Underworld: Evolution (Blu-Ray) DVDKate Beckinsale is back as vampire heroine Selene in the highly anticipated sequel to “Underworld.” “UnderworldEvolution” continues the saga of war between the aristocratic Death Dealers and the barbaric Lycans(werewolves). The film traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes as Selene (Kate Beckinsale), the vampire heroine, and her love Michael (Scott Speedman), the lycan hybrid, try to unlock the secrets of their bloodlines. The tale of action, intrigue and forbidden love takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortalsmust finally face their retribution.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4066 in DVD
- Brand: Sony
- Released on: 2006-06-20
- Rating: R (Restricted)
- Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
- Formats: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
- Original language: English, French
- Subtitled in: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
- Dubbed in: French
- Number of discs: 1
- Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
- Running time: 106 minutes
Kate Beckinsale and crew does the original one better…
The start of the new year is usually pretty slow when it comes to big films. Most of the time its when films not deemed summer blockbuster or holiday season worthy get scheduled for release. Len Wiseman’s Underworld: Evolution is a step up from most of the garbage and fillers that end up being shown in January. This sequel to the Kate Beckinsale’s 2003 gothic-actioner continues where the first film left off but with the increase in budget and less of an introductory feel to the characters. The film ends up looking quite good with action sequences that tops the first film and actually provides a story that adds to the mythology created in the first one.
Right from the beginning with its vampire knights and rabid, peasant werewolves, Underworld: Evolution shows that the film will be more rollercoaster ride than a study in character and themes. This is a good thing and Wiseman doesn’t try to deviate from this formula. He knows just exactly what his films trying to do and doesn’t try to overanalyze the situations. The production design still has the European look to it from the sets and location (coincidentally set in Eastern Europe) to the costume and prop designs. The film also makes heavy use of blue-filters to give the film that industrial look. Sometimes the sequences even takes on the look of a crisp, black and white film when the action is set at night with minimal light.
The story continues the struggle between the vampire clans and the lycan rebels from the first film. This time around Selene and the lycan hybrid, Michael are hunted by both sides as they struggle to search for the answers to their questions about Viktor’s (Selene’s vampire primogenitor and one of the clan elders) betrayal of her trust and the shared past of both vampire and lycan clans. Wiseman and McBride (the film’s co-writer with Wiseman) do a good job in summarizing the basic plot points from the first film through dream-like sequences whenever blood is drank by the last surviving elder (Marcus as played by genre veteran Tony Curran). One doesn’t need to see the first film to get the gist of what’s going on in this sequel, but it’ll still help if one had some knowledge going in. What i found particularly intriguing was the past history of Marcus and how his past tied in with Viktor’s, Selene and in the end that of Michael’s. An even older character than Marcus makes an appearance that helps tie the two films together.
The cast itself did an adequate to admirable job in doing their parts. Thankfully, Wiseman limited Scott Speedman’s scene time with dialogue to a minimum. Speedman pretty much spends most of the film in his hybrid form and performing fight scenes. I consider this decision a major plus for the film. Sir Derek Jacobi adds abit of gravitas to the film as an elder, behind-the-scenes manipulator or the two clans. But in the end the film is all about Kate Beckinsale and she’s never looked better. She delviers her lines with enough conviction to make them believable, but at the same time shows just how much she’s having. It didn’t hurt the film that she again gets to parade around in black, tight leather and latex and in one sequence pretty much nothing. She also does a pretty convincing job of being a kick-ass action heroine. I wouldn’t mind it if she took on an action-film here and there to supplement her more serious works.
The action scenes were better than the first film, but not so over-the-top that they go from cool to cartoonish like most action-film sequels. The effects work was more polished and this could be due to a higher budget and a better FX crew. The shapechanging from human to lycan was done much better and had less of the computer-generated look to them. The climactic showdown in the end with Selene was action-packed and well-done for a film that was pretty much dumped by Sony Pictures in the graveyard of the film season. This climactic showdown had the audience cheering the most and deservingly so.
In the end, Underworld: Evolution was a very entertaining sequel that didn’t try to go beyond its gothic-action film pedigree. I could see this series continue to become a trilogy if Wiseman and McBride have more stories to tell about the vampire clans, the lycans, and Selene. The two films are similar to Snipes Blade trilogy, but this time sexier and with abit more an engaging story than the Daywalker series. The film wasn’t anything to write to the Academy voters but it did its job in entertaining the audience. 7.5/10
Great sequel…Critics are DEAD WRONG!!!
Like some people I like to read reviews by critics before I go see a movie. As is usually the case with these so called critics, they are way off the mark with this movie. I guess they go into the movie expecting sir Anthony Hopkins to generate a great “Acting” performance as in Howard’s End. Hey, this is a horror/action movie you idiots. Even some critics pointed there negativity on the movie being humorless. HUMORLESS? Last time I checked it wasn’t a comedy either.
Many critics also claimed the story to be confusing. I guarantee you they didn’t go back and watch the first movie to refresh their minds of the back-story. If the were to, they would see that the story flowed from the prior movie just fine. Critics!! They drive you crazy and unfortunately sometimes hold the fate of a movie in their hands. Thank god for sites like Amazon to get the word out that this is a very good movie.
Kate Beckinsale is the hottest vampiress there is for sure. The story for me made perfect sense as they have an earyly back-story revisited with the history of the sons of Corvinous (William-bitten by a wolf and Markus-bitten by a bat) that are the basis of this movie.
The special effects are convincing and that’s all that matters to me. Nothing like Star Wars for sure, but good enough for this type of movie. And man is there a lot of blood….especially in the last scene. Fun stuff. Many actors return including cameos by Lucian, Kraven, Viktor, and a little more from Amelia. There really isn’t a “war” between Lycans and vampires as in the previous movie. It’s more a pesonal war between Selene(who discovers her real importance) and Markus( who was always defiant when it came to his brother William and he never liked Viktor much).
All in all a great movie that I would watch again and surely buy when the DVD (hopefully an exteneded version) comes out.
One negative in the movie which I didn’t follow. After watching the first movie I got the impression they were in the Unites States. I mean the hospital where Michael worked all the employees spoke English. In the second movie, everyone speaks Russian. I don’t understand that at all. I does kind of make you ask the question …this negative (although annoying) certainly doesn’t take away from this fun-filled action/horror flick. Let’s see another one soon.
Down with the critics!!!
This Is How BD DVD’s Should be Looking!
The Blu-Ray disc of Underworld: Evolution is presented in 2.4:1 anamorphic 1080P widescreen, and is hands-down the best-looking Blu-Ray transfer of the bunch. From the opening sequence on, the amazing depth is unparalleled, and more importantly, the film’s unmatched black level and shadow detail. This may be the current “best of” for video of all the current HD transfers, Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Simply brilliant. No compression or artifacting is apparent anywhere.
The audio is available as an aggressive Dolby 5.1 track or reference uncompressed PCM track. The latter is so loud and dynamic that my system was worked to its peak, with crushing eargasms that had me removing earwax from my sidewalls. Dynamic surrounds are active throughout, with a wide soundfield and localized F/X that will keep you looking over your shoulder throughout. Truly awesome.
The extras are sparse, but with video and audio this good, it is irrelevant. Underworld: Evolution is a must-have BD title, and the must-have title on either of the competing formats. Excellent reference transfer.
January 26th, 2011 — Music Tagged B000002BV3, Music, Presents the Carnival Featuring the Refugee Allstars, Presents the Carnival Featuring the Refugee Allstars - LOWEST PRICE!
Presents the Carnival Featuring the Refugee Allstars
ASIN: B000002BV3
List Price: $7.99
Our Price: $7.98
Has one or two very light surface marks, but plays fine, sounds sublime. From a well cared for personal collection. Buy with confidence–see my feedback.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #10238 in Music
- Released on: 1997-06-24
- Number of discs: 1
- Format: Explicit Lyrics
- Dimensions: .22 pounds
THIS IS DEFINITELY WORTH BUYING!!
For those of you who liked the Refugees first couple of albums, this album is great! Wyclef’s songs are all great from beginning to the end, and the short interludes are funny. The first 21 songs (with the exception of track 13) are in english and it’s sort of a hip-hop funky style of music in which his Refugee All Stars play. Tracks 13, 22-24 are in Haitian Creole which i thought to be really cool to listen to. Overall I think this album is a great buy and it of course includes his trademark songs of “We tryin’ to stay Alive”, “Guantanamera”, and “Gone till November.” (Sorry, you have to buy the CD single in order to get his different “rap” version). I don’t recommend listening to just his popular songs which many people do because if you listen to some of his other songs, they’re really great! Now all you have to do is buy it and let your ears do all the work!
My first 5 star review ever.
This LP is seven years old ya’ll. I still listen to it. It’s one of those CD’s that you just can’t let dust collect on. Wyclef may not be the best lyricist, or even have the best flow, but it’s the whole package he presents in this LP that brings it all together. The beats are tight, the guest appearances are tasteful, and hey even the jokes and skits are funny. Gone till November rightfully won awards. We tryin’ to stay alive was fun as hell. But the other tracks on there are what makes the album worth buying. Don’t sleep ya’ll. Amazing.
Best tracks:
Gone till November, Tryin to stay alive, Guantanamera, and Year of the Dragon (Lauryn Hill is Viscous on that joint)
Enjoy
Props to Wyclef
I am not a fan of rap or hip-hop music. I like a wide range of music–Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dave Matthews, Bob Marley, Coldplay, The Cure, The Who, Beastie Boys, Janis Joplin, etc.
Wyclef’s updated version of “Stayin’ Alive” was so catchy, so addictive, and so fresh that it made me want to buy the CD. I’m so glad I did.
Before buying this CD, I thought Wyclef Jean was a rap or hip artist. But in this CD, Wyclef Jean transcends musical categories. He fuses together reggae, Caribbean music, rap, hip-hop, and other genres. His music is funky, political, and soulful. The CD contains ballads, unique instrumental blends, raps, and dance-your-ass off tunes.
Although I don’t speak Creole (Haitian Creole), his songs in Creole have beautiful melodies and vocal accompaniments.
The lyrics are brilliant. He sings about political strife in Haiti: famine, gunfire, revenge, and Haitians immigrating to the USA by sea in rafts. And some of his lyrics aren’t profound, but funky and fun.
I bought this CD four or five years ago, and still love it. I pull it out every month or two. Each time I re-play the CD, it kicks ass as much as it did the first time I listened to it. The CD is an old friend. It’s evolved. I’ve smoked [...] while listening to the CD, roadtripped to it, danced to it, worked out to it, and just simply listened to it alone or with friends while chilling out in the living room.
It is a great CD and Wyclef is a fabulous artist. Unlike a lot of other artists, he has something to say, and he sings it well.
January 26th, 2011 — Home And Garden Tagged B001QQ1IOO, Home And Garden, Hugs And Kisses for Great Grandma - Picture Frame Gift, Hugs And Kisses for Great Grandma - Picture Frame Gift - LOWEST PRICE!
Hugs And Kisses for Great Grandma – Picture Frame Gift
ASIN: B001QQ1IOO
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Fun to give, fun to receive…these affordable picture frames are an easy gift and a great way to share photos. Choose from a huge selection of sentiments for every gift-giving occasion. Original designs from Northwest artists are reproduced on archival cover stock and then hand-assembled on a lightweight yet durable resin easel back. Everything is produced locally in Oregon. An optional custom gift box with coordinating ribbon makes a great presentation.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #101107 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Expressly Yours! Photo Expressions
Features
- Huge selection of designs and sentiments
- Gifts for all occasions and family members
- Holds 3.5″ x 5″ photo
- Easy to Mail – virtually unbreakable
- Your satisfaction always guaranteed
January 26th, 2011 — Automotive Tagged Automotive, B001PCQUBU, Devilbiss TGS-503 Detail Suction Cup, Get an amazing discount on the Devilbiss TGS-503 Detail Suction Cup!
Devilbiss TGS-503 Detail Suction Cup
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Durable, white polyethylene cup can be used with most solvents, including acetone and MEK.8-oz. capacity.Convenient Paint level is visible while spraying.Easy mixing Molded graduations.For use with EGA or EGHV spray guns or any suctionfeed spray gun with 1/4 NPS threads,
- Amazon Sales Rank: #77132 in Automotive
- Brand: DeVilbiss
- Model: TGS-503
January 26th, 2011 — Jewelry Tagged B0018JV3CG, Get reviews for the Sterling Silver Engravable Couples Message Ring HERE!, Jewelry, Sterling Silver Engravable Couples Message Ring
Sterling Silver Engravable Couples Message Ring
ASIN: B0018JV3CG
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Like a beautiful silver ring, the love between two people goes on forever. Create the perfect memory between two people with this Sterling Silver Engravable Couples Message Ring! Get two names engraved or a beautiful and touching message engraved on the inside. Perfect as a promise ring. Make memories last with the Sterling Silver Engravable Couples Message Ring!
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4101 in Jewelry
- Brand: Eve’s Addiction
- Dimensions: .0″ h x .24″ w x .0″ l,
Features
- Approximate Weight: 4.3 grams
- Metal Finish: polished-sterling-silver
January 26th, 2011 — Industrial And Scientific Tagged B001DSXEN8, Gallon, Get an amazing discount on the Titebond Cold Press Veneer Glue, Industrial And Scientific, Titebond Cold Press Veneer Glue
Titebond Cold Press Veneer Glue, Gallon
ASIN: B001DSXEN8
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Titebond Cold Press glue is a high-quality, economical alternative to contact cement for large-scale bonding of veneers to flat surfaces. It is specifically formulated for cold press laminating of wood to solid woods, particleboard, MDF, plywood and other porous materials. It offers a moderate speed of set, a translucent glue line and contains none of the harmful or corrosive fumes typical of most contact cements. It also prevents bleed-through on open-grained and non-backed wood veneers. Set time is usually 15 minutes at room temperature, allow 24 hours full cure.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #47749 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Titebond
- Model: 5176
- Dimensions: 6.00″ h x 6.00″ w x 12.00″ l, 9.10 pounds
Features
- Economical alternative to contact cement
- Formulated to minimize “bleed-through”
- Moderate speed of set
- No harmful vapors
- Safe – nonflammable
January 26th, 2011 — Electronics Tagged B00021XQIA, Electronics, Sony KV-24FS120 24-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA CRT TV, Sony KV-24FS120 24-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA CRT TV - LOWEST PRICE!
Sony KV-24FS120 24-Inch FD Trinitron WEGA CRT TV
ASIN: B00021XQIA
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SONY KV-24FS120 FD Trinitron(R) WEGA Color TV – Of all the evolving technologies in this digital age, the television remains the centerpiece of home entertainment and information and the Sony Trinitron(R) has played a vital role toward optimizing the color and image performance of the TV. Now you can move a step beyond with the deluxe 24″ Wega(TM) Flat-Screen tube that brings TV performance to a new level of clarity and precision. Speed Surf channel selection V-Chip parental control feature Front A/V input for videogame or camcorder Rear audio/video input Rear Component Video and S-Video inputs Headphone output jack Multi-language menus (English, French, Spanish) Auto SAP 2-Event Clock Timer Sleep Timer NTSC Tuner Energy Star Compliant Includes a Remote Commander(R) remote control unit and 2 AA batteries Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) – 28-1/4 x 20-3/4 x 18-7/8 (718 x 526.5 x 480mm); Weight 72 lbs. (32.8 kg) Sony USA Warranty 1-Year Parts and 90-Days Labor
- Amazon Sales Rank: #62696 in Consumer Electronics
- Brand: Sony
- Model: KV24FS120
- Dimensions: 20.80″ h x 18.90″ w x 28.30″ l, 72.30 pounds
- Display size: 24
Features
- 24-inch flat-screen tube; 28.1 x 20.8 x 18.9 inches (W x H x D)
- Stereo speakers with 10 watts per channel and matrix surround sound
- Component-, composite-, and S-video connections accommodate a range of video components; front-panel inputs simplify camcorder, gaming hookups
- Digital comb filter enhances resolution by removing blurred edges between colors and reducing dot crawl
- Headphone jack affords private listening
If you can’t afford HDTV, check this out
If you can’t afford HDTV but want the highest quality possible from conventional analog television, take a look at this Sony. The picture quality is superb, with clean, lifelife colors that aren’t overblown or oversaturated like so many other TVs. I haven’t experienced any geometry problems with my unit. The audio quality isn’t amazing, but is above average. The remote control is easy to use, and the menus are simple and intuitive. I really like the size of this TV — the cabinet isn’t a whole lot deeper than my previous 19″ TV, and the screen isn’t so big that it looks ridiculous in my small apartment. I’m very glad I paid a little more money for a TV that offers a lot more in terms of quality.
Best 24″ Flat Screen for the Money
Using the DVD component inputs and good audio interconnects the picture and sound is superb. The television for it’s size is the best deal for the money and works great in a bedroom. If you need a set of the bedroom you can’t go wrong purchasing is model from Sony.
Excellent TV, superb value
I use this TV in my bedroom and I must admit, it’s better than the 27″ in my living room (a 2000 model Sony). Component video is a plus, as the DVD quality is excellent. Even the VCR looks good. This model has S-Video unlike its 20″ counterpart. Many people on Circuit City’s site complained of a geometry problem. I do not have that problem but it can be fixed easily if ones set does have it. It’s deeper and wider than most 24″ sets and forced me to modify my TV stand, but it’s worth it.
January 26th, 2011 — Camera And Photo Tagged B00328HR6M, Camera And Photo, Huge sale on the Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD Pink!, Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD Pink
Sony DSC-W350 14.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD Pink
ASIN: B00328HR6M
List Price: $199.99
Our Price: $179.00!!!!
The DSC-W350 captures images with amazing detail with its Carl Zeiss 26mm wide angle 4x zoom lens. Take breathtaking panoramas in Sweep panorama mode and review them on a 2.7” LCD. Record 720p high definition movies while Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, iAuto and Face Motion Detection makes taking great images in various conditions easy.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #877 in Camera & Photo
- Color: Pink
- Brand: Sony
- Model: W350 Pink
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.10″ h x 5.60″ w x 2.00″ l, 1.10 pounds
- Display size: 2.7
Features
- 26mm equivalent Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom
- Capture breathtaking images in Sweep Panorama Mode
- 14.1-megapixel resolution; 2.7-inch LCD screen for easy viewing
- Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p); Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur
- Accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (not included)
camera is ehh
quality is good
you can zoom in oand out on videos but zoom isnt that great
panorama is good but when do you really use it?
and slide show settings suck. it goes way too fast
January 26th, 2011 — Office Products Tagged B000RZAR9M, Buy Sharp EL-25BBL Quiz Calculator for $11.99 at Amazon!, Office Products, Sharp EL-25BBL Quiz Calculator
Sharp EL-25BBL Quiz Calculator
ASIN: B000RZAR9M
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Please welcome¿Sharp’s latest addition to the family, the Quiz Calculator model EL-S25BBL. Now every one can get an “A” in math. This learning tool takes advantage of Sharp’s unique “Flash Card Functionality” to reinforce basic math concepts students are taught in the classroom. The EL-S25BBL will enhance students learning by providing them a fun way to learn math multiplication tables and basic addition/subtraction and division.
- Brand: Sharp
- Model: EL-S25BBL
- Dimensions: 4.90″ h x .70″ w x 3.30″ l, .20 pounds
Features
- Multiplication table drill
- Math drill feature
- Fun to use and learn math multiplicaiton tables along with basic addition, subtraction and division.
Math Quiz
This calculator provides a quick and motivational way to quiz kids on basic arithmetic facts (+-X/.) It also functions as a basic calculator. Well worth the cost and no batteries needed.
Love these!!!
I bought these for my entire third grade class. I love using them for facts practice before our lesson each day. The kids love them because they are easy to use, and show their scores. Great little practice fact calculator. Hard to find in stores too.
my kids love this calculator!
My kids love math. When I just got this a couple of days ago, they immediately played with it to practice their multiplication table. They would test each other and have fun with it at the same time. This would be a great gift for any elementary age kids. It’s easy to use, solar powered, and worth it.
November 16th, 2010 — Baby Tagged 180.00 at Amazon!, B003E15QHO, Baby, Buy Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System G2 with Bassinet Cradle G2 Black Slate for $1, Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System G2 with Bassinet Cradle G2 Black Slate
Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System G2 with Bassinet Cradle G2 Black Slate
ASIN: B003E15QHO
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This new parent starter kit includes everything you need for your new baby Give your child the smoothest ride with our revolutionary QuadShock suspension and easily dock and rotate your Infant Car Seat with the patented SmartHub ring It comes with Bassinet Cradle G
- Amazon Sales Rank: #53111 in Baby Product
- Brand: Orbit Baby
- Model: 852000BKIT2
- Dimensions: 55.00 pounds
Features
- It comes with Bassinet Cradle G2
- Comfortable for children: innovative QuadShockTM suspension gives your baby a smooth ride
- Eco-friendly: orbitgreenTM: Certified Fabrics make this the worlds first car seat certified healthy and clean by Oeko-Tex®
- Real-world safety: secure installation in only 60 seconds just by turning the patented StrongArmTM knob
- Also includes infant insert, 5-point harness, and Cargo Pod