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Tokyo Sonata (Blu-ray) (English Subtitled) (UK Version)
Tokyo Sonata (Blu-ray) (English Subtitled) (UK Version) Blu-ray Region B
(1)Our Price: US$38.49List: US$42.99Save: US$4.50 (10%)Related promotions:October 1, 2009 Almost PerfectTokyo Sonata has everything I like in a movie but is almost completely ruined by the inclusion of a certain story element (the director added this part which was not in the script, according to the liner notes. But still, I enjoy the feel of this movie so much that I watched it 4 or 5 times within a week, so it's definitely worth watching.
But is the overpriced Blu-Ray worth it? Maybe not. This transfer is good but not on par with other quality Blu-Rays. I haven't seen a DVD release for this movie but with many properly mastered DVDs looking fantastic these days, I'm awfully critical of Blue-Ray transfers that aren't pristine. Now, this could be from the source film, but in general the resolution is not very sharp and actors in long shots seem blurred or fuzzy. The night shots on the beach are grainy like something you would see from an inexpensive digital camera. Anyway, the Blu-Ray is probably better than the DVD, but I don't know if paying double the price is worth it, unless you are like me and need maximum quality. So I'm a little disappointed with the transfer and the horrible inclusion of a particular plot point, but I really do like the movie.
*the packaging and booklet are quite nice, by the way
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4Minute Mini Album - For Muzik
4Minute Mini Album - For Muzik
(13)Our Price: US$10.99List: US$14.99Save: US$4.00 (27%)Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
October 1, 2009 I shouldn't like this but.....These songs are great! For Muzik features short, overproduced pop songs that are not entirely original, immature, sung in a language I cannot understand, and yet I've listened to this "mini" album everyday since its release. Personal favorite: the 1 min 25 sec long intro "For Muzik". Why? I don't know, but it now has the highest play count in my iTunes library.
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Heart Station (Japan Version)
Heart Station (Japan Version)
(20)Our Price: US$38.25Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:March 27, 2008 5 stars all the wayMy opinion here isn't worth much since I firmly believe that anything hikaru creates is exceptional. I would have given Hear Station 5 stars without even listening to it. But I thought I should give a review anyway. If you haven't heard any of her singles over the last 2 years then this album is a real treat, but otherwise about half of the songs are completely new, and of course they are very well done. The sound is similar to Ultra Blue but maybe not quite as upbeat. If you've heard Stay Gold I think that's a good sample of the album's sound as a whole. Anyway, 5 stars, maybe the best full length?? We'll see...
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Mamiya Kyodai Special Edition (First Press Limited Edition) (Japan Version - English Subtitles)
Mamiya Kyodai Special Edition (First Press Limited Edition) (Japan Version - English Subtitles) DVD Region 2
(1)Our Price: US$62.99Related promotions:May 9, 2007 Hilarious!!One of the funniest Japanese movies I've seen, Mamiya Brothers is fun to watch beginning to end. These guys are otaku, but not in the way Americans are now using that term (they don't even own a PC). "Nerds" would be a better term for the brothers from an American perspective, and watching them interact with each other, girls, and the relationship with their mother is outrageously funny. Excellent production on the R2 disc as usual with a disc of extras (if you care).
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Utada United 2006 (Japan Version)
Utada United 2006 (Japan Version) DVD Region All
(12)Our Price: US$80.25Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:January 11, 2007 Must Have!Don't look at the price - just buy it. This is the best concert DVD you can buy featuring fantastic fisuals, sound, and of course an excellent two hour long performance by Hikaru. Packaging is a bit boring but who cares! The DVD is what matters.
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Friends (End)
Friends (End) DVD Region 3
(22)Our Price: US$30.99Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:1 people found the following helpful
January 6, 2007 REVIEW for the DISC not showGood mini series but look elsewhere if you want/need english subtitles. Also on this release there is a buzz from the right channel throught each episode when the volume peaks. Pretty lousy quality.
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