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The Dead And The Deadly [New 2K Remastered]MovieThe Dead and the Deadly
It's been a long time since I view this movie during my DVD days. I must say on this Blu ray version the Picture and Sound quality is excellent. Recommended for collectors.
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Mr.Vampire III [Blu-ray]MovieMr. Vampire III
This is the best picture and sound quality of this movie I've seen so far. Now I'm going to buy the other Vampire Trilogies after testing this one. Highly recommended for your collections. So far a great job done by the Japanese to issue these trilogies
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Batman Forever [Priced-down Reissue]MovieGood Movie
While I know that people have mixed opinions on this (or any other Batman) movie, I personally really dig it. If you're a big Batman Forever and wants to watch it in japanese for a rather cheap price, I reccomend this.
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"GHOSTBUSTERS" Original Score [Japan Bonus Track] [Blu-spec CD2]Elmer BernsteinThe Ghostbusters score
This hi-fidelity Blu-spec CD2 contains the motion picture score for the original Ghostbusters movie by Elmer Bernstein. I've always liked this score, it sounds like an old fashioned scary movie from the 1950s with a small hint of comedy attached to it. It's a perfect fit for the movie. I also find this music is perfect to play during Halloween season and in Fall in general, it really sets a nice vibe. Plus, this Japanese edition contains the end credits as a bonus track!
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Confidenza [UHQCD]Original Soundtrack (Music by Thom Yorke)York solo
It’s not Radiohead and also different from Tom Yorke’s solo records. It is a soundtrack very good music . Go to listen to it and you love it
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Confidenza [UHQCD]Original Soundtrack (Music by Thom Yorke)Everything Thom produces is gold
I like the cardboard packaging in general, but print quality could be better on this release. Regarding music - it is delicate and anxious and beautiful, more avant-garde comparing to Suspiria, with a significant jazz influence. Thom is very prolific right now and in a good shape.
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Deluxe Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Bob Marley & The WailersIt's not a standard mini lp
The edition presents itself, in terms of components, like a mini lp (obi, external cedllophane, etc.), but the size of this "mini lp" is that of a 45 rpm single. So, if you have a box with other standard Marley mini LPs (13 x 13 cm), this one won't fit.
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Deluxe Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)]Bob Marley & The WailersGreat Marley primer
For those wanting to dip their toes into the world of Bob Marley this is a great place to start. The movie's not too bad either. Nice.
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The ThingOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Ennio Morricone)Okay
Classical soundtrack from epic thriller! Worth buying. I understood that this is an imported disk, but wrapped with Japanese OBI. Still okay.
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Plane Original SoundtrackOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Marco Beltrami, Marcus Trumpp)Very thrilling and melodic
The movie is not that good as the soundtrack to it. The score is very thrilling and melodic. If you like Marco Beltrami’s works, this is definitely for you. Btw: he took some pieces from Steve Jablonsky’s Skyscraper and Zimmer’s Inception.
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Bob Marley: One Love - Original Soundtrack - [SHM-CD] [Regular Edition]Bob Marley & The WailersGood Sound Quality
All tracks sound like they have updated remastering and are full and clear. 'No Woman No Cry' is a live 1977 version.
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TOP GUN MAVERIC Original Soundtrack [Limited Deluxe Edition] [Japan Bonus Track]Original Soundtrackin good condition
I like this CD Album, and it's in good condition. Also great to have a 1000 yen coupon, so in general this is a good shopping experience.
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Barbie The Album O.S.T.Original SoundtrackBARBIE THE ALBUM OST
I am happy to own the soundtrack of one of the critically acclaimed movie of 2023. Also, winner of the song of the year - "What Was I Made For?"
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Chappie OSTOriginal Soundtrack (Music by Hans Zimmer)Unique work of Hans Zimmer
This is a unique electronic work of Hans Zimmer, unlike any other works of his. Do not hesitate to listen to it.
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My Lucky Star Released in Japan EditionMovieExcellent TrueHD Transfer
This is my first time watching this movie from Japan Blu-ray, and it is an "wow" from me! It definitely must buy from me because this True HD transfer you won't find from any other companies such like EurekaVideo or you names its. Beside the subtitle burn-in on the sides, the overal such as colors were excellent and indeed filmic! True HD telecine definitely better than any Remastered transfer. You buy it, and you won't regret it.
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Once Upon A Time In HollywoodOriginal SoundtrackTurn it up, play it LOUD!!
Like the movie this will require repeated plays...like heavy rotation. Get in with your crowd, your buds from way back & pop in the slot. From the very first time to closing time you'll get it..some tracks are better than others but none are bad. Most very good. Sound quality is strictly high- fidelity not great but good enough. Sounds good in the car or home...have a beer or two and travel back in time... P.S. If you haven't seen the movie do so now.
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Nicky Larson et le parfum de CupidonMovieNicky Larson 'french movie
Nicky Larson is the name of Ryo Saeba in France. This movie is the live movie of a "French City Hunter"!!... It's fun ! I was so lucky to find it in Japanese, I wanted to offer it to a Japanese Friend, and I came across it by chance on CD Japan! Thanks ! He liked the movie, he wanted to see it in Japanese since a long time. Very satisfied of my order,of the delivery with gift bag and little card.
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The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall [Priced-down Reissue] [Blu-ray]MovieLove it so much!
I love this play soooo much, I’ve been wanting to watch it complete some time ago, but I couldn’t find it anywhere, only some clips. And it does have subtitles!!! I thought it was gonna be literally just the movie and that’s it, but it has as bonus a trailer of Love Never Dies and some behind the scenes and rehearsal clips which is so nice :) Sierra, Ramin and Hadley are wonderful actors and singers, they made a spectacular job here, mind blowing, really. The rest of the cast were amazing as well. For me, this is the best cast. Definitely my favourite staging of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera so far. Thank you very much, CD Japan <3
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The Sicilian Clan [Limited Release]Original Soundtrack (Music by Ennio Morricone)Essential Ennio
One of Morricone's best-known scores, pure magic. Essential Ennio for anyone interested in the Maestro.
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Restless [Limited Release] [Blu-ray]MovieA bittersweet symphony of passing away
This film is delightfully charming, deeply human, and ultimately sad. Sad, because the ethereally beautiful, endlessly kind and cheerful Annabel (Mia Wasikowska) is dying, and finally she die in the end of the story. But until then, she lives, much more intensively, like others, whose are not must hurry for the soon-to-expire time. Annabel meet Enoch (Henry Hopper), who is a handsome but a bit strange guy, at a funeral. Enoch goes from funeral to funeral as a hobby, while he playing 'Torpedo' at home with his "ghost", Hiroshi (Ryo Kase) - a young Japanese Kamikaze pilot - who lives only in the young guy's mind. Enoch lost his parents, Annabel goes to die inevitably early, thus this two young people destined for each other by fate. Despite, initially Enoch rejects Annabel's friendship, but not much later he takes the girl to his parents grave in the cemetery, where the girl drawings birds. Annabel introduces herself to Enoch's parents and chat with them. The restraint young man can't resist this vivid girl, who just wait the die with stoical acceptance, and thinking about dead, as people who just be elsewhere. She ain't sad, but kind and warm-hearted, later she can talk with Hiroshi just like Enoch. The ghost jealous a bit to the girl, who sneaks into Enoch's heart and mind, but Annabel’s kindness is irresistible, thus Hiroshi will be her friend. We can watch this trio throughout many fun, from Halloween through ice skating to karate lesson, meanwhile Annabel need some treatment in the hospital, which reminds them to the inevitable. Annabel leaves out, in silence - no melodramatic scenes in the end - we just see Enoch at the funeral of his late love, when stands behind the microphone, prepare for his speech, and smiling while he remebering to their happy times with Annabel. In my opinion, this is a bittersweet symphony of passing away. I was dropped some tears when I watched, and I think, this is a proof of the high quality of the production. Well-written by Jason Lew, wonderfully filmed by Harris Savides, flawlessly directed by Gus Van Sant, and outstandingly acted by the three lead actors: the angelic Mia Wasikowska, the charming Dennis Hopper, the philosophic-sober Ryo Kase. Recommended to everyone, who loves intelligent stories, superb cinematography, and brilliant acting.