Kyle XY - The Complete First Season - Declassified (2006) Review

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This is probarly ABC Family's best show yet, I do know for a fact that "Kyle XY" was a big hit for the channel, since I watched & followed it since it appeared on T.V. last summer. "Kyle XY" is about a mysterious guy that questions everything around him, as if he was a animal or a new born child. Even though he's very new to the world, he's already a adult, he also haves great gifts like jumping off tall buildings without getting hurt, playing Basketball better than a professional player does and swimming like dolphins. Kyle can also hear through walls & read people's lips from far away. That's just the beginning of the story, even though these things are impressive to the people around him including his adoptive family, nobody knows about his past, not even Kyle knows. After clues such as familiar people & symbols start popping up, his memory starts coming back. I'm not going to give to much away because I don't want to ruin it for people who haven't seen the show. I will say that "Kyle XY" answers questions while making more of them for the audience watching at home. It's a very interesting show, that grabs you in and doesn't let you go for a second and just when you think you know who Kyle is, a twist comes in and changes your mind.Disc 1:
1. Pilot.
2. Sleepless In Seattle.
3. The Lies That Bind.
4. Diving In.
Disc 2:
5. This Is Not A Test.
6. Blame It On The Rain.
7. Kyle Got Game.
8. Memoery Serves.
Disc 3:
9. Overheard.
10. Endgame.& (Special features)
1. Alternate "Pilot" episode.
2. Extended Season Finale.
3. Kyle XY Declassified - "Kyle XY" secrets are revealed in a immersive feature
that's also features exclusive scenes & interviews from season 2 of "Kyle XY".
4. Audio Commentaries - with Matt Dallas & writer Julie Plec on the "Pilot" & "Dive In" episode, April Matson on "Dive In" episode and some more people from behind the scenes on the "Pilot" episode.(Specifications for all three disc)
1. Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound.
2. Widescreen (1.78:1) - Enhanced for 16x9 televisions.
3. Spanish language track and subtitles.

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When a boy emerges from the forest with no recollection of who he is, a kind social worker takes him into her family and everyone wants to know: who is Kyle XY? As the Trager family works to help Kyle discover his world, they must also address the truths in their own lives as they struggle to adjust to the newest member of their family. "XY marks the hot spot" as TV's most compelling new family drama comes to DVD on KYLE XY: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON – DECLASSIFIED. This 3-disc set features each thrilling Season One episode as well as bonus features that reveal more than ever about the remarkable boy named Kyle. Only on DVD can you get declassified show secrets and an exclusive alternate season finale.

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Power Rangers RPM, Vol. 2: Race for Corinth Review

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(More customer reviews)Since 1993, "Power Rangers" has become a part of the lives of people who grew up with the series. Known as a "sentai" series (sentai means task force, typically given to Japan's yearly shows featuring a superhero group) from Japan that has become it's own in America and Europe.
Now in its 17th year, the series "Power Rangers RPM" continues the popular sentai-line based on the Japanese series "Engine Sentai Go-onger" and is shown on ABC Kids. This time the series definitely has its change in production with the series now being produced in New Zealand and instead of a storyline of the rangers trying to protect a city, the storyline of humanity is a bit more dismal.
"Power Rangers RPM" takes place three years after a computer virus known as Venjix took over every computer on Earth and an army of robot droids was created to destroy humanity. The only chance for human survival is to live in a domed city known as Corinth which is protected by a force field.
Humans who have traveled long and far to get to Corinth find themselves being aided by a the Power Rangers who take on monsters who wait around the city to attack any incoming humans. In order to let the humans in, the force field of Corinth has to be lowered and thus, the Power Rangers must be ready at all times to fight and protect the last safe haven for humanity.
The Power Rangers RPM consists of:
* Scott Truman (Red Ranger) - A former pilot of the Air Force Eagle Squadron, he must learn to lead the team and also deal with the military's colonel, his father Mason Truman.
* Flynn McAllistair (Blue Ranger) - The Scottish who always has dreamed of being a superhero. Learned his knowledge of mechanics from his father.
* Summer Landsdown (Yellow Ranger) - A former rich and spoiled heiress, she knows how to fight and become a team member.
* Ziggy Grover (Green Ranger) - A former member of Fresno Bob's criminal organization, he is like a modern day Robin Hood. With the exception that he is rather clumsy, can't really fight and is all talk.
* Dillon (Black Ranger) - Not much is known about Dillon. He has no recollection of his past at all.
Other Characters:
* Dr. K - The young scientist (and the world's genius) who created the technology for Power Rangers RPM. Lacks emotion (especially a sense of humor) and is always focused on her work.
* Colonel Mason Truman - Father of Scott (Red Ranger) and overprotective of him, especially since his other son was killed during battle.
* Tenaya 7 - A Generation-7 Gynoid that is created by Venjix and resembles a human and in the earlier episodes, the main nemesis of the Power Rangers. Despises humanity.
Included on "Race for Corinth" (volume 2) are episodes 6-10. Here is a list of the episode plus spoiler-less summaries:
* EPISODE 6 - Ranger Green - Ziggy's past of working with a criminal organization but how he used his position to help others.
* EPISODE 7 - Ranger Red - The story of Scott and his brother and how tragedy help him become a leader.
* EPISODE 8 - Ranger Yellow Part 1 - The history of Summer Lansdown and how she was before she became a Power Ranger.
* EPISODE 9 - Ranger Yellow Part 2 - Summer's parents return and want her to get married in order to make their family rich once again.
* EPISODE 10 - Ranger Blue - The history of Flynn McAllistair and how he has wanted to become a superhero.
VIDEO & AUDIO:
"Power Rangers RPM: Race for Corinth" is presented in Full Screen (1:33:1). For the most part, the picture quality is much better than what you would see on television. As for audio, the series is presented in Dolby Digital Stereo Sound. I preferred listening to the series with my home theater receiver set on all channels featuring stereo sound. But otherwise, the series is front channel driven.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
There are no special features included on the DVD.
JUDGMENT CALL:
It's been awhile since I watched a sentai show. I figured that with my son now six-years-old and into these type of shows, having grown up watching sentai (starting with Ninja Sentai Kakuranger) and tokusatsu shows (Blue Swat), it was good to watch "Power Rangers RPM" and see how much things have changed since the shows aired in the US back in the 1990's.
I actually enjoy the storyline of "Power Rangers RPM" as there is no group of high school kids who all hang out with each other and protect the city while listening to a robot, nor do we have any goofy duo's for comedy relief. The idea of having the Power Rangers protect humanity's safe haven in a post-apocalyptic setting is actually pretty cool. Also, it was actually interesting to see a ranger (green)who can't fight and is part of the group. Never saw that one coming but it definitely makes up for interesting episodes.
With that being said, of course, there is still some campiness with the show and of course, it's important to remember that these shows are targeted for children, so serious minded parents or people may want to throw any logic out the door.And although the show is shot in New Zealand, they do their best of not speaking with any of their accent (with the exception of the blue ranger).
Overall, as a parent, I watched the episodes with my six-year-old son and the only thing I had to warn him is in one scene, two rangers try to defend a mother who is with her baby (that is inside a stroller) and of course, the Rangers pick up the stroller and use it as a weapon (while the baby is inside) against the enemies. Of course, this series has always had the power rangers fighting their enemies, so concerned parents will want to watch the show with their children to make sure if its a series appropriate for their own children.
And of course, adult sentai fans, the series is quite enjoyable for you too!
So far, the second volume of "Power Rangers RPM" is a fun and intriguing series that I can see children enjoying. Although the second volume features more on character development and some mecha action and some weapon usage, the series is during a time where everything is experimental and Dr. K and the Power Rangers are testing technology out. So, hopefully down the line we will see the series start to employ some cool weapons and possibly more battles between their combined robot vs. a monster.
Overall, another enjoyable volume of "Power Rangers RPM"!

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Get ready for pure racing excitement as the Power Rangers rev up the action against an evil army of mechanized Grinders in VOLUME 2: RACE FOR CORINTH. Battling from the domed city of Corinth, Dr. K's elite team of teenage heroes face the sinister Venjix Computer Network, which is intent on taking over the world's communication and defense systems. Will the Power Rangers be able to master Dr. K's high-tech Racing Performance Machines in time to save all mankind?

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Power Rangers RPM, Vol. 1: Start Your Engines Review

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(More customer reviews)Not for several years have I seen a Power Rangers series worth dragging in non-fans for. This is hardcore post-apocalyptic sci-fi wrapped in spandex and made child-safe without pandering to that audience.
I won't waste time going into story details laid out in the synopsis except to say this is a real break in style from even pre-Kalish PR. This show does not deserve to be shown at 6:30 AM or left off the schedule like it is in some markets. So you owe it to yourself to buy this DVD. Support what may be the curtain call for Power Rangers.
The catches? No special features at all. Nothing. And as a previous reviewer mentioned, we got the ABC Kids version of the credits for Handshake. But hey, that's life.

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Get in gear! Join forces with your favorite Power Rangers agains a sinister machine army accelerating towards global domination in VOLUME 1: START YOUR ENGINES. The mysterious and menacing Venjix Computer Network has unleashed an evil virus and is driving towards conquering the entire planet. In the shining city of Corinth, one of the only safe havens on earth, an elite team of super teens is ready to fight for justice -- but will these fierce Power Rangers have enough high-octane fury to save the world?

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Farscape: The Complete Series Review

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(More customer reviews)I first started watching this program somewhere in the Second Season during its initial run on the SyFy Channel at the urging of my wife, who had been an avid viewer since day one. I had seen the Pilot when it was first broadcast, but never watched with regularity (at the time I was working a lot of overtime on Friday nights). I did come away from the Pilot very impressed by what appeared to be a great premise, excellent special effects, and potentially some great characters. Eventually my Friday evening schedule cleared up and once I started watching a couple of episodes I was completely hooked.
There is a definite 4 year story arc here; most of the episodes do tie together as the later seasons demonstrate. I won't elaborate on all the details of the program, mainly because there are many reviews here that do just that. What I will discuss is the quality of the box set that A&E has released, and has done an outstanding job of packaging and remastering the episodes. I had collected the old ADV releases over the years, and they did a good job of reproducing very good audio and video for the most part. What this set has done is go WAY beyond anything that has been on DVD previously. I don't know if this is the case, but it certainly looks as if A&E did a complete makeover on the video and audio on this set, and it is nothing short of SPECTACULAR.
Some quick notes about this wonderful package:
VIDEO: These episodes are presented in their original aspect ratios of 4:3 for Seasons 1-3 and 1:78:1 Anamorphic Widescreen for Season 4. Do not be mislead by other reviewers who claim that the final season of the show (which was indeed the only one filmed in widescreen) is not in its proper format. The quality of the video is STUNNING: details of all levels of color jump out at you, and the detail in close-ups and special effects are truly amazing. (A note here: I watched this on an Oppo BD-83 Blu Ray player which upscales standard DVDs to 1080i). The video is so good, I would swear I was watching a Blu Ray at times; THAT's how good it is. It is a remarkable improvement from the ADV releases of a few years ago (which up until the release of this set, were fetching a hefty price on eBay). I truly was stunned at the video...I don't think this show ever looked this good.
AUDIO: One word: phenomenal. The 5.1 mix totally immerses you in the story. All speakers and the sub-woofer are used perfectly and to to any extremes. The ADV releases had a very good 5.1 soundtrack, but the new A&E version has absolutely jaw dropping audio. Yes, it is THAT good.
PACKAGING: 5 "sets" of DVDs gathered in one glossy box keeping them all together. Each Season has its own "set" with the final set being reserved for a number of special features ("making of" documentaries, mostly). The other Special Features as promised in the description of the set here, are scattered throughout the various discs. I wish the glossy box was a bit more sturdy and easier to access the sets (do you open from the left or right? you decide). A minor quibble though compared to the overall satisfaction I've gotten so far from this new A&E release.
BOTTOM LINE: "Farscape" is truly an incredible show with excellent writing and some fine acting throughout its 4 year run. It would have been nice to have the final 3 hour installment "The Peacekeeper Wars" (which somewhat neatly ties up and concludes the series) included in the box, but rights issues prevented that from happening. You can certainly buy it separately on Amazon (and you REALLY must do so in order to see the conclusion of the show) and keep it next to this on your shelf. Speaking of which, the amount of shelf space saved with this package compared to the original 2 disc ADV volumes is incredible. Even if you own every ADV release like I do, this set is more than worth getting. The video and audio are markedly improved (even though it is never mentioned that the episodes are remastered, one look and you will be able to tell in an instant); and it truly does make a HUGE difference compared with the original ADV releases. The aforementioned amount of shelf space saved is indeed a plus.
Overall, 5 stars for the quality of the show, and this incredible new release with remastered video and audio. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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John Crichton. Astronaut. Flung through a wormhole and lost in a galaxy far from home. He finds himself in the middle of a prison break, surrounded by hostile aliens, soaring through space inside a glorious living space ship called Moya. Hunted by the relentless Peacekeepers, he allies himself with his unimaginably alien fellow refugees and searches for a way home. So begins the epic sci-fi classic Farscape. A fusion of live action, state-of-the-art puppetry, prosthetics and CGI, Farscape features mind-boggling alien life forms, dazzling special effects, edge-of-your-seat thrills, irreverent humor and unforgettable characters — all brought to life by the creative minds at Jim Henson's Creature Shop. No wonder it's been called the most imaginative sci-fi series in television history. Here, in time for the series' tenth anniversary, are all four Farscape seasons, 88 episodes, together for the first time in one epic collection. These are the adventures of Moya's crew — Crichton, Peacekeeper Aeryn Sun, warrior Ka D'Argo, azure priestess Zhaan, spritely thief Chiana, Dominar Rigel, Pilot and many others. Like Moya herself, this package contains amazing surprises including hours of bonus materials, making-of featurettes, commentaries, interviews, deleted scenes and much more. Prepare for Starburst!

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