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Gackt Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 -Blue- (Japan Version)
Gackt Greatest Filmography 1999-2006 -Blue- (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(2)Our Price: US$36.25Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:November 15, 2009 A Must Get for Gackt's Fans!I couldn't agree more with all the previous reviews. Get both DVDs because Gackt is worth it. He is a genius, no less! :) Both DVDs give you a glimpse of Gackt's artistic and musical talents. I've also noticed his other attributes such as his keen sense of observations, defiance, and demanding character which I think have helped to propel him to stardom. I'm indeed his fan/dear and so happy to be one. He looks wonderful in all the mvs, but my favorite is the one on Mirror when he dances on stage with You and the rest of his band. He looks so sexy! lol! Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Guns & Talks (HK Version)
Guns & Talks (HK Version) DVD Region All
(24)Our Price: US$10.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:November 13, 2009 Insane Comedy!This is a comedy that you don't want to miss. It's dark humor at its best. The cast was well picked and they all did an excellent job on their acting. I think the director is brilliant with a sense of humor. I love Won Bin with his soliloquy on 'Love'. Pay attention to its content! Don't miss it! :) Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
I'm A Cyborg, But That's OK (DVD) (Hong Kong Version)
I'm A Cyborg, But That's OK (DVD) (Hong Kong Version) DVD Region 3
(5)Our Price: US$10.99Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:November 10, 2009 Excellent! 9/10Wow! I just watched this movie last night and what a surprise! To me, the director has made a great social commentary on the psychological impaired that society and families want to ignored, cast away or sweep under the rug. However, they are also deserved to love and be loved. There are other issues and virtues that are touched upon in the movie. You might find the movie is illogical and the characters are coming out of no where, but watch it! Be warn that you have to be sympathetic in order to accept the some of the slightly uncomfortable scenes in the movie.
This movie is surreal and defines logic. There are some really pretty, sad and daunting scenes, and episodes reaping from children's books. The final scene is the prettiest with a rain bow above a canyon. I think this movie is tragic if you follow the impending outcome, but if the director applies his own laws of physics, then the end is beautiful, otherwise, it is just hope as life goes on.
I love Rain and I'm his fan. He is a great actor! Watch this film! I's highly recommended! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
More Than Blue (AKA: A Story Sadder Than Sadness) (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version)
More Than Blue (AKA: A Story Sadder Than Sadness) (DVD) (2-Disc) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(4)Our Price: US$27.99List: US$35.99Save: US$8.00 (22%)Related promotions:November 9, 2009 Misspelled Words!In my previous review, the name 'Kim Sung Woo' in the last paragraph should be Kwon Sang Woo instead. I apologize for the mistake! Give this movie a try because all three leading actors did okay, even though not at their best in my opinion. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Tour04 The Code Of Vulgar(Ism) (Normal Edition)(Japan Version)
Tour04 The Code Of Vulgar(Ism) (Normal Edition)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(4)Our Price: US$63.64Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:November 9, 2009 Very Good To Excellent!I am a new Dir en grey fan and so I have a lot of catching up to do. :) This DVD package has excellent video quality that I think is the best that I've watched recently among the band's four concert DVDs. However, I'm not sure if this is the DVD that you should get if you're more interested in Kyo's singing.
The tracks are mainly from the Vulgar album, one of my favorite albums by Dir en grey and they are mainly rocks. You won't be able to hear the beautiful singing by Kyo as compare to other concerts. I don't know if it's me or it's the sound quality. The tracks kind of sound the same after a while. But, don't give up because the band's playings are excellent. They are wonderful musicians and absolutely among the best. So, you get to see the band perform at one of its best concerts.
I like Kyo in his sports jacket at fractions of the time in this DVD which combines 2 concerts together. (Please read all the reviews on the Limited Version of this concert.) I think Kyo hurt himself on the lips (?) and the editing of the DVD just switched to another concert to give a better look of Kyo.
Actually, Kyo's look is more presentable when he wears a shirt or jacket because his tattoos will distract you a bit. lol! If you don't mind his grunge, punk or visual kei looks, he is absolutely a wonderful singer. Oh, there is also a handsome guitarist. I don't know if he plays the bass or the regular one, but he is very good looking. I'm a really bad fan because I haven't figured out all their names yet. :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
More Than Blue (VCD) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version)
More Than Blue (VCD) (English Subtitled) (Hong Kong Version) VCD
(1)Our Price: US$7.99Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:November 9, 2009 It Could Have Been Better!The title of this movie (AKA:A Story Sadder than Sadness) turned me off initially. I decided to give it a try anyway because I like all three leading actors and actress, and also Kim Bum Soo sings the title song. I was disappointed right from the beginning because Kim Bum Soo could only be heard about less than two phrases (I think) from his song and nothing else in the first disk nor from the second disk. I think I probably get punished for not getting the DVD version of this movie. lol! It doesn't matter because Kim Bum Soo has tons of ballads that are better. The ballad by Lee Seung Chul is very good, but his part with the other TV executive at the beginning of the movie doesn't really set the tune of the movie for me.
The story line and the script of the first half of the movie was a turn off for me and I thought I couldn't have watched a worse movie than this one. The first two things that Lee Bo Young said to catch Lee Bum Soo's attention would be considered as sexual harassment in the wrong hands. And the ugly outfit that she has on in front of the coffee machine is a big no no. Also, her behavior toward the new female singer was unattractive and unprofessional. I got kind of annoyed and felt asleep before the first half disk finished.
To me, the second half of the movie is what salvaged it from being a bad one. It did bring tears to my eyes when Lee Bo Young in her dream (?) saw Kim Sung Woo left swiftly in the same car with her deceased family members. Yes, there are some cute moments and Lee Bo Young looks very attractive and pretty in her wedding dress and you feel so sorry that Kwon Sang Woo is not her groom. The twist and turn of the movie make the movie a little more compelling and forgiving, but I just can't agree with the storyline completely. It is flawed. Perhaps the movie would have been better if the story was told slightly different.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
November 3, 2009 Hyde Fans Get This Photo Album
First of all, this photo book is not hard cover. It would have been perfect if it is. However, it's really thick with a lot of pictures of Hyde when he was on tour in L.A. and San Francisco. My copy was separated at the binding after I read it a copy of times. Get it if you're Hyde fan! You won't be disappointed because Hyde looks so wonderful in almost all of the pictures. I used to live in the San Francisco area and it really amazed me to see Hyde underneath that street sign of his name in a picture. I wish I could have been his fan much sooner to go to his Faith tour. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
My Love Ssagajy: 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant Limited Edition
My Love Ssagajy: 100 Days with Mr. Arrogant Limited Edition DVD Region 3
(21)Our Price: US$27.99List: US$34.99Save: US$7.00 (20%)Related promotions:November 3, 2009 Not So BadI bought this package a few years ago. At the time I didn't even know who Ha Ji Won was, but I liked Kim Jae Won a lot. I enjoyed the movie, although I agree that it could have been better. I don't remember much especially the 2nd half, but Ha Ji Won was very funny. She is now probably my favorite actress. Watch it if you're her fan or Kim Jae Won's. I usually enjoy movies by my favorite actors or actresses regardless. This is probably one of those. I forget what I did with the OST.
P.S. Congrats to Mr. Kevin Kennedy for reaching his landmark 1000 reviews! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
X JAPAN COMPLETE II (10CD+7DVD+2bonus DVD)(Japan Version)
X JAPAN COMPLETE II (10CD+7DVD+2bonus DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(6)Our Price: US$346.99Related promotions:November 1, 2009 X-JapanThis is a great package! Unfortunately, it is out of print. Get the reprint if it comes up in the future, otherwise get the Last Live Video or the Dalia Live Video separately if they are available. The ballad, Crucify My Love which is my favorite by Toshi, is in both concerts. Also, try to get the Live Live Live Extra CD which contains the following tracks:
1. Kurenai (Red)
2. Wriggle
3. Heath Solo
4. Hide Solo
5. Piano Solo
6. Drum Solo
7. Orgasm
I've been addicted to this CD lately. The Drum Solo track is my favorite besides Wriggle, Heath Solo and Hide Solo. I was completely overwhelmed and surprised by the fusion of classical composition into the track. It sounds like Mascagni or Tchaikovsky's works, sorry I don't know. (Perhaps other fans can tell us!) It is the opening track of one of the concerts. It is absolutely beautiful! And if you listen to the other tracks play by Hide and Heath, you have no doubt that they were the best! Yoshiki will take up another page for me to tell how much I like him, perhaps later!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Wheesung Vol. 6 - Vocolate
Wheesung Vol. 6 - Vocolate
(4)Our Price: US$12.99List: US$18.99Save: US$6.00 (32%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 29, 2009 Talented & Versatile WheesungI've been Wheesung's fan for a few years and let's say he has never disappointed me. He is to me, the best r&b singer in his genre and period a few years ago. Of course, he is different from Brown Eyes and Moon Myung Jin, my other favorites with different r&b styles. Anyway, that's how great I think he was with his older r&b tracks.
Wheesung has diversified his genres now that include almost everything with the latest electronica hip-hops in this CD. My latest favorites from him are ballads now, Tracks 11 and 12. There are pleasant r&b tracks that I like as well. He is excellent in almost anything because he is a gifted and talented singer, and fine musician, no less.
I'm really happy that I'm Wheesung's fan. I think he works too hard. Hopefully, he will give his vocal cord a good rest for perfect extreme high notes next time, something that Tracks 2 and 3 are lacking. Also, Track 12 despite having a nice melody, in my opinion, can be improved greatly and is kind of a waste because it sounds like a military march while Wheesung is at his best. Get this CD anyway because he is worth it!
I wish Wheesung continuing success in his career! Love from his fan :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
The Kingdom of The Winds OST (KBS TV Drama)
The Kingdom of The Winds OST (KBS TV Drama)
(1)Our Price: US$12.99List: US$18.99Save: US$6.00 (32%)Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:October 27, 2009 Excellent Ballad by Wheesung!I'm now watching the series The Kingdom of The Winds. I have decided to get this OST album because Wheesung sings this emotional and heart felt ballad through out the series. It's the best ballad that I've heard from him because he is more of a r&b singer. He is, as I've repeatedly mentioned before, one of my top favorite singers. Also, Kyun Woo and Park Wan Kyu's tracks are very good.
The music director who also produced the Emperor of The Sea OST is excellent because he knew how to pick the best singers. That album is among my all time OST favorites and the track, You Left Me by Kim Bum Soo is my favorite ballad. Also, don't miss this series if you're a fan of Song Il Kook who stars in Emperor of The Sea, Ju Mong and this series. Ju Mong is one of my favorite series.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
ARENA 37C Special Vol.60 2009 September
ARENA 37C Special Vol.60 2009 September
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October 20, 2009 Nice Poster of GacktThere is a thin poster of Gackt (one side only) that comes with this magazine. The poster is a shot of gackt at his latest concert, holding a guitar and raising one hand up high with a guitar pick. He is dressed in a nice red Scottish shirt, white tee shirt with designs underneath, and white pants. It is simple, but I like it. The poster would be more desirable if the paper quality is better and Gackt does not have this little piece of metal on his nose which looks like something to support eye glasses or actually is part of a head gear. It is not attached to anything, just resting on his upper nose. Please pardon my ignorance, but I really don't know its function or purpose. May be it's part of Gackt's style, lol! There are other pictures from his concert, not a great deal to report on.
F.T. Island is also featured in the magazine. They are really very cute. I did buy their first album which was nice. Vocally, they were just too young then. There are also pictures of Orange Range.Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
COLORS - Melody and Harmony / Shelter (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version)
COLORS - Melody and Harmony / Shelter (SINGLE+DVD)(Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(3)Our Price: US$23.25Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 19, 2009 It Has Soul!Just watched the DVD last night before I write this review. The first track, Melody and Harmony has a simple but catchy melody, a song that is easy to remember. It has soul, apart from many songs that's been popular lately. Both Micky and Hero are excellent singers, and musically talented as well in my opinion. They care about music and possess the natural born abilities to compose. They would not have been able to produce this track if they don't have the musical talents and the underlying emotional desire. The mv in the DVD is simple: A better world with beauty and harmony, the message that they convey in their title song. The mv is not very sophisticated, but you get the message anyway.
Vocally, Melody and Harmony is not perfect. Micky's voice fits perfectly in the track and Hero's voice is slightly high pitched. The synthesizer sound in the track can be improved or removed because it is somewhat artificial. The (less vocal) track gets a 4 stars rating.
I think a lot of listeners will prefer Shelter. It gets a 5 stars rating after I upgrade it. Hero sounds his normal self, while rapping and everything else are good.
I also bought the CD version. The only difference is the length of Melody and Harmony has increased to 6:47 min.
Please support Micky and Hero who are fine musicians in the making. I wish them success in whatever they pursue, and also hoping they will perform again with the rest of the TVXQ members in the not so distant future. Love from their fan! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The 3rd Asia Tour Concert "Mirotic" (2CD)
Dong Bang Shin Ki - The 3rd Asia Tour Concert "Mirotic" (2CD)
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October 18, 2009 Excellent! A Must Get!Just got this yesterday and I'm so happy to write a review for Dong Bang Shin Ki. They have converted me from a curious listener from my first DBSK CD, Rising Sun Album to a die-hard fan/Cassiopeia symbolically, lol!
All DBSK members have matured beyond their debut Japanese solo albums. Just listen to their individual solo tracks in this concert will give you some idea of the change in their vocal abilities and diverse ranges. All their solo tracks are 5 stars after I upgraded Max' solo because it requires more than one listen.
My favorite solo has to be Micky's Love Bye Love. He is a jazzy singer in this slow ballad. Surprisingly he reminds me a little of Kangta. Xiah's Xiahtic is an attractive pleasant r&b and his voice is attractive with the right touch. Hero's slow r&b ballad is a surprise because he is jazzy, a little coarse at the last third of the track when he is not in his usual high notes. He sings emotionally and with a lot of feelings. It is attractive none the less. And who said U-Know can't sing? Just listen to his Checkmate, a r&b electronica which is pleasant with the right beats. He sounds sexy and a lot better than other singers. And Max' voice has grown more mature and powerful lately. His vocals in the solo track here is very different from his voice in group singing. It is slightly higher pitched than his normal singing, showing his vocal range in a different scale and style.
I've found all members of DBSK talented in their own ways. They have great synergy together as a group and individually they are excellent singers, better than some stand along artists in my opinion, not to mention that they are dynamite dancers.
I have a lot of 5 stars from this package which contains 34 songs. I gave 5 stars rating to my old favorite tracks:Wrong Number, Purple Line, Mirotic and Love in The Ice. Rising Sun gets a 4 stars rating. And there are many other 5 stars and 4 stars tracks, too numerous to mention here.
This concert CD is a must get for DBSK fans! DON'T MISS iT! It's worth every penny! I'm looking forward to the DVD publication of this concert!!!!!! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Japan Version)
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
(16)Our Price: US$66.49Usually ships within 7 - 14 daysRelated promotions:October 11, 2009 Additional CommentsJust finished watching the 2nd disk. I echo SarangAsianMusic's comment that TVXQ has come a long way in Japan. Performing at Tokyo Dome is testimonial to their triumphant success and popularity. They have indeed arrived! The concert is by no means perfect if you include other elements, but TVXQ's performance just tops everything else. Regardless of whether the concert songs are your favorite, just watch it! You won't regret it because they are excellent in almost everything!
Hero and Micky have debuted their new track at the concert. It is wonderful and I'm so glad that I have pre-ordered both CD versions.
I'm hoping there will be another great concert from TVXQ!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
L'Arc-en-Ciel - Heavenly (Korea Version)
L'Arc-en-Ciel - Heavenly (Korea Version)
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October 11, 2009 A Collector's Item for L'Arc~en~Ciel FansI just had to get this album because I'm a new die-hard fan of L'Arc~en~Ciel. Musically, I don't like this album as much as their later albums because the drums are just too prominent in most of the tracks when Sakura was the band's drummer. Don't get me wrong. He is excellent. But I just like Yukihiro whose drumming technique fits in better with the group's music, more harmonious I think. Early on in this album, their first I presume, you can just tell Hyde was already a gifted singer and Ken was so talented with his guitar playing. The pamphlet contains pictures of all the members when they were much younger. Hyde had long hair and liked like a girl, lol! Tetsu and Ken looked so nice and wonderful as well. I gave 5 stars rating to Track 4 and Cureless, and many tracks with 4 stars for the reason that the drumming was a little overboard for my taste. Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Secret Couple (AKA: My Girlfriend is an Agent) (DVD) (2-Disc) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version)
Secret Couple (AKA: My Girlfriend is an Agent) (DVD) (2-Disc) (First Press Limited Edition) (Korea Version) DVD Region 3
(3)Our Price: US$27.99List: US$35.99Save: US$8.00 (22%)Usually ships within 1 to 2 daysRelated promotions:October 10, 2009 Enjoyable Comedy:8.5/10This movie is a forced comedy. It is enjoyable, but don't expect too much. The central plot doesn't make sense and there are a lot of holes in the movie. Watch it if you're a fan of Kim Ha Neul or Kang Ji Hwan who are versatile actors in comedies and tragic stories. There are a lot of actions by Kim Ha Neul and especially close to the end of the movie which is sort of the climax. She is indeed a versatile actress who can be almost anything she wants to on screen. She can be pretty and attractive, sexy even. Kang Ji Hwan over acted a little, but it is okay. I like both of them a lot and I'm their fan. There is a little surprise at the end of the movie, not original but it makes me laugh. Guess who is Kang Ji Hwan's boss/trainer? Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Japan Version)
4th Live Tour 2009 -The Secret Code- Final in Tokyo Dome (Japan Version) DVD Region 2
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October 8, 2009 It's a BUY!Just watched the 1st disk last night and right at the start of the concert, I was kicking myself for not watching it a day earlier. lol! That's how much I like about it! Our boys are great! They look masculine, hot, sexy, dynamic and ah!.....just running out of words to describe it due to my limited vocabularies. It is in my opinion, the best of their concerts and I was kind of worry thinking about the current state of events, but my thoughts were temporary swept away by their great performances. Each member performs excellently! I like almost all the songs they performed on stage. The dance, singing, video, camera shooting, lighting, their outfits and most of the stage settings are all excellent. The only complaint is with exception of the last female who sits in the car video with U-Know, the girls all look terrible. There are no English subtitles and I'm probably getting the HK version! DO NOT MISS IT!
TVXQ HWAITING AND GOOD LUCK TO EACH OF YOU! LOVE! :)Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
F4 Special Edition
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October 8, 2009 Very Good!Just got this package today and I'm really glad that I did. Lee Min Ho has a relatively good voice and Kim Jun can rap nicely. Kim Bum has an excellent voice and the potential to be a great singer.* Kim Hyun Joong is the best singer among the four of them because he a member of SS501. He sings nicely with emotions and feelings. I gave him a 5 stars rating on his track along with Track 6 by A&T. The rest of the tracks get 4 stars rating and Track 10 is a 3 stars. The packaging is really nice and pretty with pictures of the boys. It's well worth it if you're F4 fans! :)
I watched the Boys Over Flowers drama series not too long ago and I like it a lot. But I think the Taiwan version, Meteor Garden is better and it is one of my favorite series. Lee Min Ho reminds me a lot of Jerry Yan as Dao Ming Si. Both of them acted well respectively in their series. As for the Boys Over Flowers, all members play well but Kim Jun did not get a significant supporting story of his own, a flaw in the script.
*Note:Kim Bum who plays the young Song Seung Heon in East of Eden is excellent and you have to watch him. I almost cried watching the beginning of the series which is heart wrenching. Don't miss it!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This) -
Park Hyo Shin Vol. 6 - Gift : Part 1
Park Hyo Shin Vol. 6 - Gift : Part 1
(6)Our Price: US$12.99List: US$18.99Save: US$6.00 (32%)Usually ships within 7 daysRelated promotions:October 7, 2009 Additional CommentsThis CD comes in an attractive box with a plastic cross of high geometric reliefs. The box construction is sturdy and the CD is well protected. But my CD felt out of the socket and luckily it was not damaged. The stylist placed Park Hyo Shin in sort of Michael Jackson style outfits. The last third photo is pretty with Park Hyo Shin placing his thumb over his lips.
Lastly, Park Hyo Shin is somewhat like Michael Jackson, gifted and soulful!Did you find this review helpful? Yes (Report This)
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