Kishi

This movie is just what you would expect if you put Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson in the same film. Funny, good fights, nothing thought-provoking, but hey, what do you want? A great piece of fun to see on a lazy summer afternoon.

I'll admit, I didn't go in with high expectations. But several people recommended it, including a stage combat instructor who raved about the fights. And I admit, I was very impressed. The first battle scene was well done, and the movie kept my interest. Excellent fights (though my girlfriend said some of them were "splatty".... she liked the movie, too, though) and the ending was great. Once it's out on video, I will be certain to get it and put it next to Braveheart as one of my favorites ever.

This has to be one of the best games I have ever seen- challenged only by Final Fantasy VIII. The story is great, the battles are amazing, the animation is wonderful, and the music (by Nobuo Uematsu) is awe-inspiring. If you can, listen to the orchestral version. But I regularly laughed at people who spent hours and hours playing these games until I started. After just half an hour, I was hooked. I spent over 100 hours across a five month period playing it. Truly addictive.