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You saw the promotional screenshots and you despised them.You downloaded the trailer and you feared the worst for the movie.You re-read the TPB and speculated about Millar and Hitch and how they may have become frustrated with the evolution (or should that read as "devolution") of their comic book masterpiece.Now, the DVD has arrived, and guess what? Your fears have come true... which is a good thing. Read on, true believer, as this review would discuss the dichotomy that is the Ultimate Avengers movie.Ultimate ExpectationsLet's face it. Even if you are a devout DC fan, you have to admit that Mark Millar and Brian Hitch's run on the Ultimates is nothing short of a masterpiece. They have the widescreen in mind in their storytelling and the layouts of their pages. Even the characters were re-imagined to correspond to the Hollywood celebrities they desire for the roles.People can't help but expect the best from the announced movie.But when it was announced that the movie would be a cartoon, the a priori disappointments started. The Ultimates wasn't meant to be a cartoon. It was meant to be a summer blockbuster flick!Then the name. "Ultimate Avengers" is not really logically sound. The storyline ... [more..]

As I sat down to review this DVD in the Lock On series, I found that I was going to have a difficult time writing this review as the basics of this DVD are exactly the same as the previous two volumes, which in and of itself is a fantastic thing. Therefore a lot of my review is going to be a partial repeat of my previous two reviews on volumes one and two in the Lock On series. So without further ado here is my review on this DVD.One of the first things that jumped out at me from the onset when I started watching Alain's "Lock On" series of DVD's was the simple yet effective approach that he took in the production and presentation of this series of DVD's. My initial impression was one of being in an actual seminar environment while Alain was teaching instead of merely watching an instructional DVD. You won't find any pointless or ineffective "bells and whistles" with this series; instead what you will find is good quality instruction covering a wide array of joint locking techniques. This particular DVD focuses on shoulder locking techniques.Alain's ability to instruct you on these simple, yet ... [more..]

For those not familiar with kettlebells, they are basically an iron sphere with a handle, ranging in weight anywhere from 9lbs all the way up to a monstrous 88lbs. They can be used for both strength training as well as for aerobic conditioning, with the capability to condition one in both areas at the same time. For more information, visit the kettlebell FAQ page located elsewhere on this site.Pavel Tsatsouline's "Russian Kettlebell Challenge" was the first DVD produced by Dragondoor.com.I have to say that I was not sure what to expect... on the one hand I was afraid it would not be of the best quality, considering that "The Russian Kettlebell Challenge" (RKC) was the first Pavel Tsatsouline video released by Dragon Door. I worried that the transfer of the original video to DVD would not come off looking any better than the quality of the original. On the other hand I have never known Dragon Door to put out a product of less than excellent quality.On to the DVD review.Content:RKC is a must see for anyone who is considering purchasing one or more kettlebells. I have never read the print version, but in my opinion there is nothing like ... [more..]

Before I start this review I'm going to try and stay clear of comparing Vexille with the 2004 CG anime Appleseed. Yes it is done by the same people who did Appleseed, but that is where the comparisons stop.The story kicks off in the United States, as an elite commando unit dubbed SWORD launches a surprise attack on a powerful Nipponese conglomerate known as Daiwa Heavy Industries. So you might have noticed that for a change the bad guys are actually the Japanese this time around. In most cases the Japanese nation are the ones under attack by a unknown outside force, this already gives the story a fresh feel.The year is 2077, and Japan has been accused of conducting illegal robotics research. As a result, the leaders of Japan have decided to construct a massive electromagnetic field known as RACE to prevent any meddling in their domestic affairs.The movie's main focus is on Lt. Cdr. Vexille, Serra and her boyfriend Cdr. Leon Fayden, and how the mission they have been assigned to is having an impact on there personal lives and professional careers. I must say the story kept me guessing with its plot twists and surprises, until the ... [more..]