Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno DVD Feature

When I got my copy of the first Rurouni Kenshin movie on DVD, I  have yet to start officially collecting DVDs which explains the non existence of a DVD Feature on the first movie. 

Now that I am looking up at my humble yet growing DVD collection it was really a no-brainer that I would be getting a copy of Kyoto Inferno (the second installment in the trilogy of Rurouni Kenshin movies, based on the manga and anime series by Nobuhiro Watsuki) I did a lot of writing when the movies came out (movie review on Kyoto Inferno here) just because the movie was the realization of my childhood. Which probably explains why I'm still writing about it months after the movie posters have been taken down in he cinemas and now the DVDs of the movie are up on record bar shelves and thus this DVD feature :) 

You probably have heard about the DVD launch which happened last Saturday at Astroplus in the Podium. You can read all about it here. Actually the DVD has already been out for some time now but fans of Takeru Sato who plays the role of the wandering Samurai celebrated the DVD along with the actor's 26th birthday. You can read all about the event here. 

Right after the DVD Launch Paul and I immediately popped the DVD in the player and watched the movie (and here my review begins) since Kyoto Inferno is the first part in a two-part movie which culminates in The Legend Ends. Because of this and since the two movies were released within a month of each other it was like one whole movie instead of two. Which is why watching the DVD got me remembering which scene happened in what movie. Watching it all over again I got to relive all those feelings and emotions I felt when I first watched it on the big screen. 

A definite DVD to buy, whether you are fan of the anime/manga series or a fan of Takeru Sato Kyoto Inferno has it all - jaw dropping fight scenes, bad ass villains and heart breaking life lessons learned. The only thing lacking in the DVD though ? Special Features because there was none - none at all which was a big dissapointment really since the first one had special features they weren't that good but still there were features and as someone who collects DVDs the special features is the icing in the cake, the filling in the donut. Without it it's a movie that can be downloaded or streamed online. I guess this is a call to Warner Bros. I hope that the last movie in the trilogy - The Legend Ends - will have special features. Pretty please? 

Despite it lacking special features I'm still very happy with it (^^x Makes a great part of my DVD Collection! (^^x Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno is now available at Astroplus and Odyssey Stores! 

Back To The Future DVD Box Set

Who says that collecting DVDs is an expensive hobby ? Paul and I got a great deal when we scored a Back To The Future DVD Box Set for only P300.00!

Yup! You read that right we only spent P300.00 (at Astroplus) for an original box set of the entire trilogy - that of course came with awesome bonus features for each movie. Special documentaries, deleted scenes, storyboards, music videos, you name it they were all in the Extra Bonus segment and that is a big plus for us!

I was born in 1986 and the first movie came out in  1985 so you can say it's pretty close to me as a kid, especially since it was also another favorite of my Dad's. I could remember the premise of the movie but the movie and the story in its entirety.

In case you guys didn't know, Back To The Future became the most successful film of the year (1985) it grossed more than $383 million worldwide and received widespread critical acclaim. It holds a number of awards and nominations. Then President Ronald Reagan quoted the film in his 1986 State Of The Union Address.

In 2007 the Library of Congress selected the film for preservation in the National Film Registry and in June 2008 the American Film Institute's special AFI's designated the film as the 10th-best film in the science fiction genre. --> All the more reason for it to be a great addition to the collection!

It was great to be able to reconnect to the movies and I really did enjoy them and I think I can say that I enjoyed it more than I did more contemporary movies.

I'm still on the hunt for the first Terminator movie though so if anyone knows where I can get a copy that would definitely be appreciated. The Indiana Jones Box Set for P700+ is also next in line :)

Big Hero 6 Party + Blu-Ray and DVD sale!

Fresh off their Oscar - Best Animatation Feature win, Big Hero 6 is throwing a PARTY! And what better way to party with the Big Hero 6 gang than to bring them home to relive their laughs, tears and adventures through your very own Bug Hero 6 Blu-Ray or DVD - at a sale price! (DVD is for P550.00).

The DVD also features Feast which also won an Oscar for Best Animated Short Film - Wow! That is definitely one DVD to have (features two Academy award winning works) ^_^ 

Not only can you get to bring home the DVD (at a very good price- I might add) but you also get to enjoy Big Hero 6 activities and games! The party isn't just for the kids though since Dads and Moms (probably mostly Dads) will also get to enjoy looking through Blu-Ray and DVDs at discounted prices! Moms and Big Brothers and Big Sisters can enjoy the activities with the kids :)

This little cutie is having fun at one of the activities

NERDS WELCOME :) 

With everyone enjoying it is a great way to spend some quality family time :) 

Enjoy the Big Hero with an even Bigger Heart by coming to the Big Hero 6 Party at the Eastwood Mall Atrium from February 27 - March 3 ^_^ 

Did I mention you can also come in as your favorite Big Hero 6 character ? :)