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Rating: 3.3/5
Review: "Amalfi DVD review"
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The first half of the 2 hours and 4 minutes movie is a little slow which was kind of disappointing, I expected a fast-paced thriller from reading the summary. Luckily, the last half moves in fast pace and is exciting. Overall: Because of the first half, the plot kind of drags which makes it less enjoyable but still entertains.
DVD special features-0/5
As usual from a Japanese movie DVD, it features nothing. That I don't mind but even the quality is not very good. It is like the standard of a VCD. The english subtitles are embedded onto the movie...This is definitely not a good effort made.

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Rating: 3.5/5
Review: "Zombieland DVD review"
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I feel the movie is over-rated. It is not the best horror/comedy movie. The fact is it entertains with amusing jokes (some are lame) and there are action with zombies. With its short runtime (thankfully, it is short or it will become boring), the pace moves briskly along with four characters finding a place in the world of zombies.
DVD special features-3.5/5
There are two featurettes. One featurette is about the casting of the stars (15 minutes). The actors/actresses tell about their experiences in making the movie. Kind of interesting. The second featurette is more of the making of the movie (11 minutes). There are boring deleted scenes (5 minutes) which are not very amusing. There is a short behind the scenes (4 minutes). For some of the scenes, surprisingly, they used green screen. Boring Promo trailers which is used to advertise the movie. Lastly, the trailers (12 minutes)

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Rating: 3.3/5
Review: "The Covenant DVD review"
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The supernatural thriller is interesting. It has a mix of thriller, supernatural and action. The final showdown is cool with the two main characters blasting at each others. It starts with the thrills (although it is not very thrilling) and supernatural and ends off with an epic showdown. I need a sequel.
DVD special features-3/5
There is a featurette (18 minutes) which is interesting as it covers interviews with the cast and crew and at the same time shows some behind the scenes. It also covers on the special effects. Two trailers (2 minutes) including its own trailer round off the special features. The special features may not be many but it is informative.

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Rating: 3.4/5
Review: "Devilman DVD review"
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This live-action movie has been attacked by fans who say it does not resemble its original source. It is considered one of the worst movie in Japan but I don't think so. I may find it entertaining as I am not a Devilman fan. I must agree with the fans who say that the acting is shit. I laughed at the characters screaming, so fake and no emotions. The special effects are not bad considered it is a Japanese movie made in 2004.
DVD special features-0/5
The Hong Kong edition does not even contain its own trailer. Special features aside, the quality of the movie is sharp and clear. The USA has special features, what a pity.

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