Blu-ray Review: Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics

A drop of blood on a smiley face button never looked so good

In the 1980s, two comic books redefined how the genre (and its fans) were interpreted by the world. Frank Miller's The Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore's Watchmen branched the stereotypical stalwarts of comics and took an emerging new genre and made it much better. The stories were still told via graphics and text bubbles, but they went further than Superman and the like. The stories were darker, the action was harder, and the sex was rampant. Suddenly, comics were more than a past time, they started to emerge as an actual means of telling the story. Thus, graphic novels, which had existed since the 1970s, emerged into the publics vocabulary.




Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics spins a dark and compelling tale. Starting in the 1940s, the tale follows the adventures of masked superheroes who serve the interests of their country. From creating the atom bomb, to fighting in her wars, these heroes (the Watchmen) strive to help America out while they still manage to fight crime. In the late '60s, however, Nixon decides to outlaw the masked crusaders, and they are forced to live normal lives. Only two remain on the government's payroll, Dr. Manhattan and The Comedian.

After retiring, most of the Watchmen stopped talking to each other and started to work in their separate lives. However, after the murder of Edward Blake (The Comedian) -- don't worry, this is the start of the movie, there is nothing spoiled here -- they are forced to unite once again. Rorschach, a man with an ever changing mask, believed that somebody took out Blake because he was a hero, and not for any other reason. With this in mind, Rorschach starts to unite all the other Watchmen as he digs deeper and deeper into a conspiracy that is far larger than anything he could ever have imagined.

What is so fascinating about the Watchmen graphic novel series is the quality of the artwork. Unlike most comics, Watchmen focused on the art as a means to tell a story, and therefore it was a primary concern to artist Dave Gibbons. Due to this, Gibbons made sure that all of his art was well done, that there were only a few mistakes, and that the images served only to progress the story. This was groundbreaking for the time, but it has since become the status quo for modern graphic novels.

What is cool about Watchmen: TCMC is that it stayed true to the overall feel and look of the graphic novels. Watchmen: TCMC literally takes the pages from the books and puts them on your TV. To make this interesting, they add a narrator and they added a little bit of animation to each frame. Cars will 'move', people will 'walk', and mouths will 'speak', but the overall imagery is the same. It is all very basic, but the animations tend to fit the overall feel and look of the story.

The only real thing detracting from Watchmen: TCMC is the fact that the entire thing is voiced by Tom Stechschulte. Yes, Tom voices everybody, including the women and children. While this makes Watchmen: TCMC seem as though it is being read by a person to themselves (as most graphic novels are), it doesn't go over that well. Most of us do not read in a monotone - we all create voices for each character - and the fact that Stechschulte speaks in one voice doesn't help in this regard. Personally, I really think that this harmed the movie, as it threw me off and caused me to do double takes (the listening version of a double take, of course).

Speaking of the sound, Watchmen: TCMC is presented in a perfect 5.1 blend of music and Sellers' voice. The music, as composed by Lennie Moore, fit the mood and theme of the movie quite well. There are no instances where the music overwhelms the narration, and no instances where it works the other way; all of the sound is blended thoroughly and completely throughout the movie. The only thing missing in sound is variation of Sellers' voice, but that is asking for too much.

As for the video quality of Watchmen: TCMC, one merely needs to pick up a copy of Watchmen. What you see on the page is exactly what you get on Watchmen: TCMC on Blu-ray. The compressed image plays at about 10 mbps, but it doesn't affect the overall look of the movie at all. The colors are vibrant and stunning, as the yellows, greens, and blues all jump out at you. What is especially nice is the fact that the black levels are deep, yet they still contain the proper ink feel from the graphic novels. Personally, I do not believe that the masked heroes looked any better then they did on Blu-ray.

Though Watchmen: TCMC on Blu-ray is a stunning visual piece, it is severely lacking in another area. There is basically nothing in the extras category of the menu that is worthwhile. I don't want to see a preview of the new Wonder Woman movie, nor do I want to see the cast members of Wonder Woman talk about their various roles for about 15 seconds. The Video Journal, which sounded promising, was really just a quick piece where Moore explains how happy he is with the translation of his novels onto the big screen. For such a beloved and important graphic novel, Warner screwed this section up by leaving out any useful or good extras.

Overall, I believe that Watchmen: TCMC is a movie designed to serve one of two purposes. It exists to draw people into the realm of Watchmen, and is mainly to be seen before the actual movie. On the other hand, it also exists to serve a strong demand from people who loved the novels when they came out. Watchmen: TCMC is perfect for these people; it is also good for any person who likes comic books, graphic novels, or Watchmen on the big screen. Due to the imagery of the movie, I strongly urge you to get this on Blu-ray over standard DVD.

Movie: The movie is flawless and stunning and only held back by the single voice narration.
Blu-ray Quality: A drop of blood on a smiley face button has never looked so good.
Sound Quality: Well mixed and well formulated.
Extras: There is nothing important here.
Overall The movie is great for anybody who loves comics.

Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comics is unrated but intended for mature audiences only. References to sex, drugs, and violence abound.
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DVD Review - Quantum of Solace

Bond, James Bond. That simple line conjures up images of sexy women, elite card games, and a man in a tux. James Bond is a man of class, a man of elegance, a man with a rich taste, and yet a man who can kill you with the blink of his eye. Bond has been able to save the world over 20 times, and yet he still always gets the girl. Bond is known as the man that always gets away from the bad guys, but, you can now truly capture him. Yes, you can take James Bond home with you, if you get Quantum of Solace on DVD that is.



Quantum of Solace is the second Bond movie of the new canon. Instead of relying on separate episodes that were unique, as all of the old films did, the new James Bond movies tell an actual story arch. Starting with Casino Royale, and moving into Quantum of Solace, Daniel Craig plays a new version of Bond, one that is dark and mysterious. This is a new take on the series, and one that is quite interesting.

Quantum of Solace starts off exactly where Casino Royale left off, which marks the first time in the Bond series that one movie lead into another (they are usually not even referenced). James is still on his quest for vengeance, and still circling around the world, trying to figure out exactly what Quantum is. Through a series of betrayals, car chases, roof chases, and many hand fights, a picture of the organization emerges. However, at the very end, we are left knowing only slightly more then we did when we started.

Quantum of Solace takes the normal Bond stalwarts and uses them in a new way. There are still Bond girls, but they are no longer necessarily the object of James’ desire. James is still elite and proper, but he has been updated into the new millennia (most notably by playing Texas Hold ‘Em instead of Baccarat in Casino Royale). M is still there, but she is a woman, and definitely a balance to the sexism that Bond seems to portray. The gadgets are still there, though they are laid back and there is no more Q. Yes, Quantum of Solace is still Bond, but it seems to be a different one.

I really do like this modernistic revitalization to the Bond franchise. While they still keep to the same elements that have served them well in the past – technology, car chases, shooting, Bond outsmarting everybody, girls – the new stories provide a more compelling character study to entertain the modern Jason Bourneified audiences. We expect wit, intelligence, and vengeance from today’s heroes, and the new Bond delivers it. By having Craig create a new Bond from scratch, we are able to see an evolution of a character, and that is highly important for the survival of this franchise.

One of my favorite things about Quantum of Solace is the new interplay between M (Judi Dench) and Bond. Both Dench and Craig are great actors, and their emotional roles are played exceptionally well. M clearly cares about Bond, and she also cares about her organization. She gets placed in a paradox where she must defend MI6 as it is loosing prestige at the cost of having Bond taken in and probably killed. This internal struggle is portrayed expertly by Dench, and is truly understandable. To make it even harder, the two have a mother son relationship, and so M truly has sacrifices to be made. Both Craig and Dench are able to pull this acting off seamlessly, and so the emotional drama seems real.

I also really like the new vengeful approach that Bond has. Though many of my friends like the old chauvinistic Bond (though they would hate those characteristics in any real human), most don’t like the new take on him. I, on the other hand, like the new Bond, as he shows us why he is what he is later in life. Instead of a person who should have AIDS by now, the Craig version of James keeps his class and womanizing while being respectful and proper. He also is in love with a woman, and that is the first time we have seen this since the second movie, when Sean Connery’s character was married. To me, this new emotional depth to Bond really adds to the story, and helps the franchise out drastically.

One thing that I find missing from the new Bond franchise is the lack of Q. While there were gadgets in Quantum of Solace, there was no Q character, and that was severely disappointing. I love the wit, sarcasm, and general attitude that was always portrayed by the role. The man that gave Bond his gadgets was a great character, and it was always interesting to see what cool new technologies they came up with this time. I am hoping that in the next rendition, they decide to add Q and some of his goodies back into the series; he is sorely missed.

As for the actual DVD, the video and audio qualities were about as good as you can get short of getting Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray. The colors were vibrant, the black levels deep, and the action sequences occurred with very little ghosting or pixilation. The overall transfer was done perfectly, and it was quite stunning. As for the audio, the DTS 5.1 surround sound was exceptionally impressive. Using all of the channels, the sound literally immersed you into the movie, as you would hear cars speed by you and bullets hit the floor at your feet. I was quite impressed with the sound, and it helped the movie out greatly.

Though there were several extras on the Quantum of Solace DVD, the only good one was Bond on Location. This thirty minute clip was basically a mini-documentary about all of the locations that the crew went to to film this movie. Ranging from the deserts of Peru, to small towns in Italy, the crew went all over the world for Quantum of Solace. I really liked how they explained the history and idiosyncrasies of each locale, and were able to show exactly how they were used in the movie. Though this is not essential to the experience, I really believe that Bond on Location helped to add to the Quantum of Solace feel.

Overall, I believe that Quantum of Solace is a good addition to any Bond collection. The movie is well done, engrossing, and an interesting character study. Additionally, the video and audio qualities of the DVD are stunning. I believe that Quantum of Solace is a perfect gift for any Bond lover, spy-flick aficionado, or any college kid. You can grab Quantum of Solace on DVD for $29.98 at stores across America.

Quantum of Solace is Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some sexual content.
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DVD Review: Slumdog Millionaire

Last year, one movie captured America’s hearts and minds. The movie, which was on the path to nowhere (straight-to-DVD release), reached out and was seen by millions of people across the country. The same movie won eight academy awards, the most for a single movie since the Lord of the Rings series. That very same movie is now available for you to own on Blu-ray and standard DVD. Yes, America, Slumdog Millionaire has just been released for you to own.



Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of Jamal Malik (Dev Patel, Ayush Mahesh Khedekar, and Tanay Chheda), an orphaned kid from the slums of Mumbai. Starting with his early education, and ending with his final question on the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, the movie follows Jamal through his entire life. Told in a series of flashbacks, all of which are tied to the current question posed on the game show, Slumdog Millionaire weaves a tale of love, betrayal, longing, and the story of a hero. This story is bound to move anybody who watches it.

Joining Jamal for most of the story are Latika (Freida Pinto, Tanvi Ganesh Lonkar, and Rubiana Ali) and Salim (Madhur Mittal, Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, and Ashutosh Lobo Gajiwala). Latika is the lover and close friend of Jamal, and Salim is Jamal’s brother and long-time friend. Throughout the movie, the three characters grow up together (which is why there are three actors for each) and learn to love each other. Though they all have distinct personalities, which come into conflict a lot, all three characters are very similar in their actions and mannerisms.

Slumdog Millionaire tells a basic rags-to-riches story, as well as one of redemption and love. What is interesting about this, however, is the fact that the movie itself runs along the same story arc. When Warner Brothers cut their independent film division, it looked like Slumdog Millionaire (which was owned by WB) was destined to go straight to DVD and not be released. Fox Searchlight, seeing the potential in the movie, bought the rights and started to release it slowly. Using their perfected methods, much like they did with Little Miss Sunshine and Juno, Fox released it in certain theaters, slowly expanding. This resulted in a huge buzz being built, and the movie became quite popular. Obviously, this worked, as they were able to get eight Academy Awards out of this; it must have been written.

I find this method of advertising and releasing a movie to be very interesting and unique to the industry. Nowhere else, in video games, music, books, or even most other movie studios, will you see a system in place like the one that Fox has. Three years in a row, they take an independent movie (which the Academy will normally ignore) and get enough support and buzz behind the movie. This buzz not only enlarges the audiences as it slowly spreads across the country, but it also makes voters look at it. I hope that Fox continues to use this operation to get great movies around the country.

Though Slumdog Millionaire is considered an English movie, roughly a third of the actual movie is shot in Hindi. This is due to the fact that director Danny Boyle wanted the movie to be entirely in English, but was unable to find suitable young kids that spoke it well enough. With this in mind, the entire first third of the movie is shown with subtitles, though they are surrounded by a colored background that blends into the movie. I really like the fact that the subtitles do not stick out, yet are easily readable. I am sure that this is a hard thing to achieve, and so I appreciate the efforts that it took. My only concern is that they didn’t explain how the boys learned English (though they could have learned it from tourists that they conned); this detracts from the movie a little.

One of my favorite things about Slumdog Millionaire is the acting. Though the extras seem to want to draw attention to themselves, the main actors were quite good. I really liked how well the little kids acted, and the fact that they were able to maintain the proper character. Had Jamal been anything but happy, hopeful, and idealistic at the start, the movie would not have worked. Had Salim not had desire, lust, but still love in his eyes when young, his older character would not have made any sense. The children played their roles perfectly, and they made sure that the future version of themselves fit, and I really like this.

Though some copies of Slumdog Millionaire do not contain the proper extras , mine came with everything that it should have. This was very important, as I was able to find an extra that I actually enjoyed quite a bit. Deleted scenes are usually something that I can ignore but, in Slumdog Millionaire, the deleted scenes were actually quite interesting and a good learning experience. These scenes are fully produced, and are basically the scenes that Boyle wanted left on the final cutting floor. They add a fair bit to the story, are quite long and intensive, and actually draw you into the movie even more. I would argue that these deleted scenes alone are a good reason to buy the DVD, as FOX rentals no longer have extras. If you grab the Blu-ray, you can get the 'anatomy of the toilet' extra, which sounds too great to miss.


One thing that I do not like, but I am sure that most Americas do like, about Slumdog Millionaire, is the actual ending. See, I am not a person for Disney endings. I like sweet endings, but only rarely and only when they fit. I don’t like forced endings, sweet because they 'need' to be. Frankly, I love it when the hero dies, the boy and girl split up, and/or when the dog gets shot for having rabies. With this in mind, the ending (actual story ending, the dance number was sweet) of Slumdog Millionaire, though it is needed in the culture it was produced in, was quite disappointing compared to the rest of the movie.

Overall, I believe that Slumdog Millionaire is a movie that most Americans can enjoy. It is your stereotypical love lost/love found story, and it can speak to everybody. The story is told in an interesting and compelling manner, and it will certainly draw you into it.

Slumdog Millionaire is rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language.
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DVD Review: South Park season 12

Ahh, the world of South Park. A place where fart jokes, taking a dump on a desk, and making fun of Canadians is so enjoyable. A place where there is no internet and no Peruvian pan-flute bands. And why shouldn’t this little hamlet in the Colorado Mountains be so enjoyable? After all, in this cartoon world, there is nothing else to do but enjoy a load of sophomoric humor.



But South Park is far more then just sophomoric humor and bodily functions. Yes, South Park is a cartoon that hits on so many levels. This makes it a worthwhile show to study, if not just to watch, for most age levels. From examining the complex issues of AIDS, to discussing the overall reliance on the internet by modern day society, South Park challenges its viewers to see beyond the surface (it is on the surface that the body humor lies) and look at what actually is being discussed in the cartoon. This cartoon is not about the humor or disgusting actions that the ‘actors’ do, but it is about what you take out of it.

Season 12 of South Park is no different, in this regard, then any previous season. Like the rest, it attracts its target demographic (high school males) with body jokes, fart jokes, and lots of cussing. Also, like all previous seasons, season 12 serves this up with intellectual and thought provoking episodes, where the lower levels are what really matters. South Park season 12 is more of the same humor, with newer issues; due to this continuing nature, one must ask, how much longer can this show last?

One of my favorite things about South Park are the random scenes. As most episodes of South Park are forgettable, it's the scenes that stick out to me. From clips about heading to California for jobs, to a giant hamster shooting lasers out of its eyes, the show keeps me laughing. Sure, I don’t remember the whole plot point of Major Boobage, but I remember the scenes of Kenny when he is high. To me, these random scenes are what make South Park so great.

Though most of the episodes in season 12 were forgettable, one really stuck out to me. I really liked the two episode story arch that was told in Pandemic 1&2. Though these episodes were filled with ethnic stereotypes, the overall meaning of the episodes is what was enjoyable. In the Pandemic episodes, the boys of South Park realize that the Peruvian pan-flute bands are raking in some serious dough, and that they want in on the action. The government, seeing this epidemic of bands, quickly arrests and removes all offending bands, the boys newly formed one included. Toss in a few giant hamsters, some hieroglyphics, and ten minutes of fart jokes, and you have yourself a two-episode arc.

Now, it is not the story arc of Pandemic that interested me so much, it was the overall message that the episodes were saying. Sure, the giant hamsters were cool, but they didn’t matter. Pandemic was taking a look at the government’s response to the smallest of things. Far too often, a single incident, or a small series of them, will set the government off and running to fix the problems. Often, these incidents are isolated, and/or are not harmful to the country as a whole. Yet, the government will act, and attempt to ‘fix’ the problem. Pandemic is making fun of this sort of governmental action, and is doing it well. South Park is pointing out that the government over reacts, doesn’t fully analyze, and sometimes makes things worse. These sorts of analyzings are why I really like South Park.

Though most of the DVD extras were boring and dull (who wants to see director’s commentary), I thought that the Making of ‘Major Boobage' was a really sweet feature. Basically, this extra took you from the initial story board phase (unsurprisingly, the art looks about the same) and advances you, step-by-step, through the whole process of making an episode. I liked watching how they plan the show out, that the artists usually do not know all of the details, and how most things are tossed together as it goes. To me, this seems a little odd compared to how most shows are made, but it seems to be working great for South Park. I really love learning about how things are made, and this extra stuck out for that reason alone.

Overall, I thought that South Park season 12 was one of the better seasons that they have done yet. Though the jokes were getting old, the other levels of the show are still fresh and challenging as new things emerge to target. I think that there are a few more seasons left in this show, and then it should gracefully exit the stage. South Park season 12 is a great addition for any highschooler, college kid, or sociology professor. Otherwise, you will probably be offended. You can get South Park season 12 now for only $49.99 at stores across America.
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DVD Review: Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Everybody that I know that who watched The Simpsons has liked The Simpsons. Sure, some think that Family Guy is a better show, but they all like Homer and Marge, and they all give them their props. The same is true about people who have watched any episode, or the newer straight-to-DVD releases, of Futurama. I mean, what is not to love about a vulgar-bending machine, a man transported through time, and an one-eyed sexy chick? Just like he did with The Simpsons, Matt Groening created a lovable set of characters, and put them in an interesting universe.



For those of you who did not know, Futurama is an American animated sitcom that ran on FOX from 1999 until 2003. The show was then canceled (as FOX is apt to do) and replaced with worse material. After being canned, the series moved to Adult Swim on Cartoon Network for a few years. The series is now shown right after South Park every night on Comedy Central. The DVDs of the seasons are also available, if you want to catch up on the story.

But, Futurama was not satisfied with being canned and no longer shown on TV. No, they wanted to do more with their characters, and so they went for the trail less often followed. Instead of trying to find some odd cable channel to show their stuff, Groening and staff decided to make four (as of now) straight-to-DVD releases. These movies continue where the series left off, but add new depth and twists along the way.

The series tells the story of Fry (Billy West), a pizza delivery boy who is frozen in time. Once he is thawed, he joins the crew of an interplanetary delivery service and does menial tasks around the known universe (in one episode, they go beyond the universe). Besides this change in setting and time, the show follows a normal sitcom style.

Unlike most of the series, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder does not tell the story of Fry on his own. Instead, it intermingles two peoples stories, that of Fry and that of his love interest, Leela (Katey Sagal). Along the way, Wild Green Yonder tosses in the normal cast that had been featured in the series. Bender (John Di Maggio) is a crude robot, but he is Fry’s best friend. Amy Wong (Lauren Tom) is an annoying Asian chick who happens to be Leela’s best friend. Then there is Hermies (Phil LaMarr), your token black guy who also handles all of the money. Wild Green Yonder brings back your favorite characters and voice actors, and it also tosses in a bunch of cameo voices, like that of Snoop Dog.

Wild Green Yonder weaves a tale about denial, love, corruption, conspiracy theorists, and eco-terrorists. It starts off normal, and morphs to a situation where Fry and Leela must go head to head in a battle over the environment. Each of them thinking that what they are doing is the right thing. Along the way, you get attacks on conspiracy nuts – I mean theorists – and the eco-groups that are out there (I am looking at you Greenpeace). The overall story adds very little to the canon of Futurama, but it is still funny, and still a great movie to watch with friends.

I think that Wild Green Yonder is a good movie to watch when you are with friends or just bored at home. The story isn’t that great, but, face it, very few animated movies made from TV shows really have a great plot line. No, they just expand on what you are used to from the actual series, and hope that it translates well into the new time slot. It seems as though Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder was attempting to do just that, and that is what they did.

Even though the story was not really there, the overall movie was pretty good. The punch lines, true to form, were actually hilarious and on cue. Rarely did the show have to resort to body humor or menial jokes. Sure, there were the Asian jokes, and Bender’s non-stop vulgarity, but the movie used these moments rarely and made sure that they were somewhat in taste. Also, true to form, Scruffy, the unknown janitor, was downright hilarious.

While I personally liked Wild Green Yonder, I am somewhat worried about how it will be perceived by most people. See, the movie really doesn’t have any time, or make any attempt, to backtrack and cover up the included assumptions, inside jokes, and any real character development. No, it just hits the ground running and only looks back when it stumbles. This could be bad for most newcomers to the series, as they will be lost and totally confused without the background. Straight-to-DVD movies should do their best to get people into the series, as it helps to sell the episodes on DVD. Not giving the introductions keeps people from being interested in watching the show on TV; this causes you to kiss your ad revenues goodbye. By ignoring new people, as Groening did here, you are only harming your market value.

Overall, I think that Wild Green Yonder is a good 90 minute watch. The movie ate up the time, was never slow, and kept my attention during the whole time block. Additionally, the humor was what I had come to expect from the series, and it had me laughing during most of the film. With the sole exception of the character introductions, I think that this movie is a good fit for any person who likes humor, The Simpsons, or sci-fi. For any existing Futrurama fan, Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder is a perfect movie for you.
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DVD Review: Mamma Mia! The Movie

Mamma Mia!, the play that enamored millions. Mamma Mia! the rock opera based on the songs of a successful Swedish pop band. Mamma Mia!, one of the highest grossing films of 2008 (currently the 48th highest of all time) is available on DVD as both a standard release and two-disc special edition on December 16th, just in time for Christmas shopping.



Mamma Mia! tells the story of a love-struck young girl named Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) looking for her real father. Living in a work-in-progress hotel on a small Greek Island with her mother Donna (2 time Academy Award Winner Meryl Streep), Sophie is planning on marrying her fiancé Sky (Dominic Cooper) and wants to have her father give her away. Being the sneaky intelligent girl that she is, she steals her mother's old diary and discovers three potential fathers, Sam Carmichael (Pierce Brosnan), Harry Bright (Colin Firth), and Bill Anderson (Stellan Skarsgård). Being completely love-struck, she invites all three to come to her wedding.

From the opening boat ride to the ending featuring Pierce Brosnan dancing in a full-length disco outfit, this movie had me dancing and singing along. The soul-searching by Sophie is still quite moving no matter how many times you've seen the movie. It's the same as it was on the silver screen, but that isn't what makes this DVD collection worth it. No, what makes this collection worthwhile are the included extras.

While several of the special features are great, it's a toss-up between which two of them I like the most. One of the two best extras is the “Anatomy of a Musical Number” feature. I really liked this song in the movie and thought that it would be interesting to watch how they made it. Needless to say, it was not only interesting, it was also astonishing. All of the little details, from the way that Sky shot the arrow to the fact that the extras had to hold their breath underwater until their cue made this feature a good watch. This extra allowed me to see my favorite scene in the movie, to see exactly how they made it, and to enjoy it more. Plus, it featured the alwaysattractive Amanda Seyfried crawling towards the camera about ten times. What a plus!

The sing-along feature is my other favorite. Featuring the movie clips for each song, you are can get up and sing along while superimposed song lyrics flash onto the screen. This is a nice feature if you are interested in learning the lyrics, rewatching your favorite songs, or if you're an ABBA fan and want to listen to the songs on your TV. With the option to show the lyrics and pick a specific song, this extra is perfect as a party karaoke device.

If you loved the movie in the theaters, you should get the DVD version for your home. The image quality is nice (though I recommend the Blu-ray version if you have an HDTV and a capable player), the music is amazing, and the story is pretty good too. It makes a great Christmas gift for your daughter, for your son's girlfriend, or for your wife. Plus, it's a great gift to give to any James Bond fan, provided you're sure they won't kill you as a result.
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