Science Fiction & Fantasy

Suspenseful action

Advantages: action packed entertainment
Disadvantages: none

This movie was really good I thought. I am a bit of a sci fi freak and as a my current profession lies in Science and genetics, this movie is even more of an attraction to me with all the molecular and biological ware fare theory involved in the movie. It defInatley keeps you on your toes and all though the villans are CGI, they still are effective and give you a good jolty run for your money. Will Smith did a good job in the film also. I think he ...
...of our decade. There is a scene in the movie in which will smiths character goes in to a shop in a newyorkcity now completely devoid of any life and he walks in to a DVD shop full of clothed manicans he has strategically placed to make the store look as of it's active. And he proceeds to converse with them as if the are real people.But he reaches the cracking point where he finally realizes he's bee talking to something that doesn't repsond bringing ...

odaysoul 08.06.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of I Am Legend (DVD)

Doctor Who series 1

Advantages: Great viewing for all the family
Disadvantages: none

...long break since the last Doctor Who and bringing it back in the 21st century would always be a risk, but with all the modern special effects tricks available the new series should make interesting viewing. *The first episode, Rose, sees the doctor (Christopher Eccleston) rescuing Rose (Billie Piper) from the dreaded shop dummies in a department store on their very first meeting. The Doctor is on Earth hunting down an Alien creature, 'the Nestene', ...
...attack people in London the Doctor and Rose have to stop the earth being taken over by this thing. As an opening episode it was well written with an easy to follow story line for the return of the Doctor. The minimal use of special effects making the episode more believable, the opening explosion very dramatic indeed. The opening episode gently introduces the main characters, briefly explaining who and what each persons involvement in the show ...

blissman70 17.12.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Doctor Who - Series 1 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

Love... Which Makes The Worlds Go 'Round

Advantages: wonderfully entertaining, detailed enough for enjoyable repeat viewings
Disadvantages: sad endings!

...home for Christmas, but The Doctor is still recovering from his latest regeneration and looks to spending this holiday in a coma. It's up to Rose, Jackie, and Mickey to keep him safe until he recovers. Any easy task... until the Sycorax arrive on earth and hold one third of the world's population hostage! It's a "Christmas Invasion", but will the Doctor recover in time to act once more as the Earth's Champion? Favorite quote: "Ahh, not bad for a ...
...a nice man." ~ The Doctor Season two of Doctor Who unwraps itself with like a Christmas cracker... a bit of noise and flash to celebrate some simple fun. Throughout the season, we see Rose coming to terms with some of the less pleasant aspects of time traveling with the Doctor, and their friendship strengthen. This incarnation of the Doctor seems generally happier than the one we were originally introduced to in the first season, and we get the sense ...

Entwife 18.07.2008 · Read Full Review
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Review of Doctor Who - Series 2 - Complete (Box Set) (DVD)

Get Backers

Advantages: Great Storyline from the manga
Disadvantages: Nothing bad :)

Based on the popular manga, this is the animated version still carrying the legacy of the famed manga. It's about two men with the simple wish of being rich. Midou Ban can make people hallucinate and has the gripping power of 200kg, while his partner Amano Ginji can generate electricity throughout his body. The story is all about their escapades while retrieving the objective of their mission. Throughout their mission, they encounter new and old ...
...in one way or another. The amazing aspect of this anime are the transitions of the story. Although short, you can quickly go with the flow. One more great feature is the amazing abilities that each character possesses, some of them are even superhuman. An example is Dr. Jackal Akabane Kuroudo, who's fond of killing and has an intense thirst for blood which he relates to Midou who he says is just the same as him. As for the sounds, the BGM is always ...

losedude 30.04.2007 · Read Full Review
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Review of Get Backers Vol.1 (DVD)

Fantastic film with Smith at his best.

Advantages: Fantastic special effects throughout, acting from Smith is as good as usual.
Disadvantages: Certain parts of the film do not really add to the narrative, and this is clear whilst watching.

...opinion is the case with i, Robot means that I beleive it was among the best in that particular year it was released. The perhaps more agresive nature of Will Smiths character comes across clearly, the colder nature of his female partner comes out on screen just as well. The characters are 3 dimensional and this adds to the films appeal. It is a thoroughly good film on the whole to watch time after time and does mean that you will most likely get ...

word-up123 07.04.2009 · Read Full Review
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Review of I, Robot (DVD)