Archive for October, 2009

Fight Club (10th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]

Fight Club (10th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-ray]
Binding: Blu-ray
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
Product Description:
Studio: Tcfhe Release Date: 11/17/2009 Run time: 139 minutes Rating: R
Amazon.com essential video:
All films take a certain suspension of disbelief. Fight Club takes perhaps more than others, but if you're willing to let yourself get caught up in the anarchy, this film, based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk, is a modern-day morality play warning of the decay of society. Edward Norton is the unnamed protagonist, a man going through life on cruise control, feeling nothing. To fill his hours, he begins attending support groups and 12-step meetings. True, he isn't actually afflicted with the problems, but he finds solace in the groups. This is destroyed, however, when he meets Marla (Helena Bonham Carter), also faking her way through groups. Spiraling back into insomnia, Norton finds his life is changed once again, by a chance encounter with Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), whose forthright style and no-nonsense way of taking what he wants appeal to our narrator. Tyler and the protagonist find a new way to feel release: they fight. They fight each other, and then as others are attracted to their ways, they fight the men who come to join their newly formed Fight Club. Marla begins a destructive affair with Tyler, and things fly out of control, as Fight Club grows into a nationwide fascist group that escapes the protagonist's control.

Fight Club, directed by David Fincher (Seven), is not for the faint of heart; the violence is no holds barred. But the film is captivating and beautifully shot, with some thought-provoking ideas. Pitt and Norton are an unbeatable duo, and the film has some surprisingly humorous moments. The film leaves you with a sense of profound discomfort and a desire to see it again, if for no other reason than to just to take it all in. --Jenny Brown

List Price: USD 34.99
Lowest Used Price: USD 11.99
Lowest New Price: USD 17.60
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Format:
  • AC-3
  • Color
  • Dolby
  • DTS Surround Sound
  • Dubbed
  • Subtitled
  • Widescreen
Actor:
  • Edward Norton
  • Brad Pitt
  • Helena Bonham Carter
  • Meat Loaf Aday
Director: David Fincher
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Brand: TCFHE
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2009-11-17
Languages:
Original Language: English
Original Language: Spanish
Original Language: French
Original Language: Portuguese
Subtitled: English
Subtitled: Spanish
Subtitled: French
Subtitled: Portuguese
Subtitled: Cantonese
Subtitled: Mandarin Chinese
Dubbed: French
Dubbed: Spanish
Customer Reviews


Fight Club
The narrator suffers from a lack of sleep. He tries different ways to cure this, but he does not succeed. He does get some sleep, but his conditions rebounds back into it's original state when he meets a lovely young woman, whose name is Marla. He finds out that she and he both have a lot in common and they spend a lot of time together. While touring, he meets an enigmatic young man named Tyler and after a short conversation both become fast friends. Both like to relieve their inner tensions by hitting each other. Soon word gets around about their fights, and lots of young people also get interested. Then a club is formed, which the narrator and Tyler call 'Fight Club'. Both start spending a lot of time and both also make lots of money. "Fight Club" an aggressive, confrontational, often brutal satire that is quite possibly a brilliant masterpiece. What makes "Fight Club" a subversive delight is not only its refreshing anti-corporate message but how it delivers said message. Its structure is extremely playful as it messes around with linear time to an incredible degree. A dangerously brilliant movie that entertains as well as enlightens, tt doesn't get much better than this.


Great Movie
This is a great movie. If you want an action fight movie that gets you pumped, then this is for you. Easily on my top 5 list. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt both do an amazing job in this.


Amazing
I haven't watched Fight Club since shortly after it originally came out and let me say this was amazing. The Blu-ray edition is well worth it with crisp picture quality and wonderful sound. The menu is always good for a laugh too for people who haven't seen it before. ;)


"The first rule about reviewing 'Fight Club' is not to explain what it's about."
If you have any doubts about whether you should see this film, put them aside, buy it, and watch it. Then come back and read the reviews.

I first saw "Fight Club" on DVD about eight years ago. It made perfect sense. I immediately "got" what it was about, unlike some reviewers I have great respect for (Ebert, Turan). Then came The Great Reveal at one hour and fifty-three minutes. I sat there blindsided, my jaw open, wondering "What the hell is going on here? What is the point of this, as the story has already made its point?".

One might still raise that obejction, but a second viewing (on Blu-ray) reveals that Fincher drops subtle hints as to what is really going on. Further, what is hidden up to that point is thematically and psychologically consistent with the rest of the story.

This is a film you have to experience and absorb on your own. But... it is absolutely /not/ about the (presumed) pleasure men take in beating up each other (though the title unfortunately suggests that). If you don't understand /why/ they fight, then you've missed one of the story's basic points. (Hint: It's not to affirm their masculinity in a feminized world.) This is not a story about sado-masochism or fascism. It is, as most great American films, an attack on American society and values.

"Fight Club" will someday be recognized as one of /the/ great American films. Why it's taking so long, I don't know.

PS: Blu-ray navigation is occasionally confusing, but "Fight Club" is the hardest-to-navigate BD I've yet viewed. It's difficult to make exactly the selections you want among the options. And there are points in the selection process where everything seems to have locked up, and you have to press Play to get it to continue. The film itself plays flawlessly.


Rule #1: Buy this movie!
This is my first blu-ray purchase and probably the best. I've never seen this movie before and I have to say, I finally know what the hype is all about. I'm not gonna spoil the movie for anyone...but just understand that the movie is intense and simply awesome. Get it and see for yourself.

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Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Wakesetter Stainless Steel Watch #5624

Invicta Men\'s Pro Diver Collection Wakesetter Stainless Steel Watch #5624
Binding: Watch
Manufacturer: Invicta
Product Description:
Invicta Pro Diver WAKESETTER Collection - Sub Second - SS Red
Amazon.com Product Description:
The Invicta Men's Pro Diver Collection Wakesetter Stainless Steel Watch #5624 is the perfect timepiece for the man who appreciates style and demands a high-quality watch that meets all of his needs, whether he is in the water or on the street. The sleek, stainless steel bracelet is complemented by a stainless steel, round, unidirectional bezel, which is etched with numbers in five minute increments. The bright red dial features bold, easy-to-read, luminous Arabic numbers at two, four, six, eight, ten and 12 o'clock. The dial has luminous hands and a silver-tone 60-second subdial. This watch is water resistant to 660 feet (200 M).

Pro Diver Collection

Plunge into any horizon using the steadfast guidance of the Invicta Pro Diver. Stylishly classic, internal workings are forged with variations of either Swiss chronograph or 21-jewel automatic movements and willingly navigate in depths up to 300 meters. Built with confident prowess, the fortitude with which these timepieces function makes the Pro Diver the quintessential in performance.

List Price: USD 495.00
Lowest Used Price: USD 159.95
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Features:
  • Quality Japanese-Quartz movement
  • Mineral Crystal; Stainless Steel Case and Band
  • 60 Second Subdial
  • Luminous Hands and Hour Markers; Red Dial; Screw Down Crown; Unidirectional Bezel
  • Water-resistant to 660 feet (200 M)
Special Features: luminous
Brand: Invicta
Model: INVICTA-5624
Customer Reviews


Not Red
Have the same watch in yellow; its great in yellow. If you don't need a date and spend time in the water the watch style itself is functional. Super easy to size with the sizing tool. However, the picture makes the face look red, and its not, its more like a dark pink or salmon as another review said. Combined with the font used on the numbers it just makes the watch looks cheap and cartoonish. I'd pass on this one if a red face is what you're looking for. (I've bought 5 Invicta's and this is the only one I've been dissapointed


Awesome Deal!!!
I absolutely love this watch. It is so attractive. Though it sits kind of top heavy, it is still an easy wear.


Very nice watch
I really like the Wakesetter in red, but I am a little disappointed in the color of the red. In the pics here on Amazon, it looks like a very nice red, in reality it is somewhat of a salmon color. Other than the color variation I love the watch, big bold and wears very nicely, I'm 6'3" and a rather large guy, and it fits me wonderfully. I would like to see this model with a date complication as well, but I'll take it as it is. Invicta watches have really captured my attention in a big way, love 'em. This is my 4th Invicta, and I will be buying more of them in the future.


Watch
I am a first time buyer of this watch --- time will tell its value. It is a very attractive inexpensive watch.


Getting them all
I've purchased 3 of the Wakesetter design, the red face, the yellow face, and the black, all with the silver bezel. There's just something very classy about them. I feel the bracelet is the showpiece here. Big, solid, and shiny. All of them wear big on the wrist and draw all kinds of awe and admiring comments. Big watches are in and these are so very sharp looking. I may get all of the Wakesetters, the others with the gold bezel. Why stop now??

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