Basilisk - Vol 3 DVD

Advantages: deep, captivating storyline; awesome ninja doujutsu; amazing character development
Disadvantages: suspense!!! although that may not even be a disadvantage:)

...When the story of Romeo and Juliet is given some oriental flavour, shurikens and an elevated level of gore, a wonderfully captivating, yet action-packed anime series is produced. Basilisk is the story centered around Kōga Gennosuke and Iga Oboro, two young ninja from rival clans that have two things in common; love for each other and a hope to end the 400-year-old hatred between their clans. As their marriage draws closer, their hopes are torn apart as the Shogunate withdraws the treaty, drawn up to forbid the clans from taking each other's blood, so that a successor to the Shogun may be determined. The elite ten ninja from each clan are chosen to represent one of the potential successors in a battle of last-man-standing. To their dismay, Gennosuke and Oboro are not excluded form their respective lists. Bloodshed ensues as the K... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty to laugh at, cry at, scream at
Disadvantages: Bit scary for young children. Not for the arachnophobic!!

...This film is a definate must-see for everyone. From complete potter fanatics to the extreme few who havent even heard of a chocolate frog or a fizzing whizzbee! From the beginning, the action comes fast and furious, the effects are amazing, and the story inviting. A long film, but every second is interesting, so many details to take in and dialogue to listen to. The Basilisk and Aragog are completely believable. It is very possible to lose yourself in this film, and emmerge from it with a new look on muggle life. Are you sure your cat can't read? Not totally true to the book, but enough to satisfy the largest of wizard appetites However, Richard Harris (Prof. Albus Dumbledore), died during/after this film and I found no tribute to him in the beginning or end credits. Overall, a must have for any movie collection.... Read review

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Advantages: Great special effects
Disadvantages: Slighty immature for adults

...Chris Columbus spins a magic tale from J K Rowlings world wide phenomenon, Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets. Harry Potter, (Daniel Radcliff) unusual boy wizard is starting his second year at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizadary, but there are even more strange things happening. the chamber of secrets has been opened and slytherins monster is wreaking havoc by petrifying studends. nobody knows who or what is responsible so its up to Harry, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson) to save the day in this breath-taking film including a flying car, a Giant Basilisk, and the memory of He who must not be named. a great family film, much improved, with unbeliveable special effects and great acting will fill you with mystery, whatever your age... Read review

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