CaptReynolds

Baldurs Gate 2 has to be the best game ever made. It has such depth and range you can easily play it over and over again without getting bored. It has a simple, easy to use interface so that anyone can pick up and start playing very quickly. What really attracts me - and, I think, most fans - is the detail of character in the people you meet, particularly the NPC's (people who can join your party). There are tons of banters and even several romantic options. I just haven't seen these features in any other game. Yes, it helps if you have played Dungeons and Dragons before (I played for about 15 years) but it isn't necessary. There is enough information supplied in the manual and in game for anyone to get into it. The only problem with this game is that it is so addictive, you'll find yourself ignoring or putting off all kind of things just so you can play the game and find out what happens next. And the game does take a long time to play. Depending on how many side-quests you do and how often you play, it'll easily keep you entertained for weeks, if not months. It definitely helps that there are heaps of dedicated fans who write add-ons or tweaks to the game (called mods) available free to download, but even without them, the basic game itself with keep you enthralled. If you enjoy games with role-playing, character interaction and detailed worlds you'll love Baldurs Gate 2.

A very average movie. I would have given it a five but some good acting, particularly from Anna Paquin bumps it up an extra point. The story starts a little too slow for my tastes, particularly for an 85 minute movie. There's nothing wrong with building up the tension and getting to know the characters but this movie just drags a bit. It doesn't really kick into gear until right near the end. As for the story, it's nothing you haven't seen in other films. If you like the idea of darkness as the bad guy, I'd try the slightly superior Darkness Falls instead. Apart from that it isn't very clear what the motivation of the bad guys is, it could have done with some more explaining. Also, I thought Lena Olin as the mother was kind of inconsistent and her actions/ responses didn't always make sense. In summary, if it's on TV and you haven't got anything else to do, give it a look, otherwise I wouldn't bother. Admitedly I found this movie better than some other recent horror flicks like The Ring or The Grudge, but then I really didn't like those movies.