Arbiter89 Reviews

Buried in the Sand: The Deception of America (2004 Video)

What ALL people need to see.

[10/10 · 21 October 2006]

Iraq was in a terrible way LONG before the American came. Saddam was the modern day Stalin and Hitler. Gasing people with different political and religious views and torturing his own people. In the film they show many actual evidence of these acts. They even go back with recored audio of John Kerry agreeing with the invasion of Iraq along with Senetor Clinton and Kennedy.

I however like the comparison with the Saddam era Abu Gharib and the American Abu Gharaib. Neither are acceptable but Saddams was MUCH WORSE! We ALL need to see this.

10 out of 10. Two thumbs WAY UP!

Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005 Video Game)

Great storyline and MONUMENTAL PLAYING!

[10/10 · 5 July 2006]

The story was awesome! The playing was tense and fun! I love the new playing system! You can save whenever you want and there are 3 playable difficulties. Much better than the first 2. The graphics were great! The voice acting was spectacular. The Sound effects were also epic! Most would say I'm am exaggerating, well PLAY IT!!! You will see what I'm talking about. Sam Fisher is the baddest MAN in gaming history. The other is Master Chief of course. I recommend this to any Tom Clancy/Action /mystery/thriller and suspenseful fan! Thanks Mr. Clancy for your brain! You are by fay the best story teller in political crisis I know. 12 out of 10!!!!!

Batman (1989)

The best Hero Film I have EVER seen!

[10/10 · 26 October 2005]

This film was released in 1989. Even though I was born that same year, to this very day kids my age older and younger love this movie. This shows it's impact on the super hero/comic book film fans. This is one of the reasons it classifies as a classic! Tim Burton did an extraordinary job with both Batman 1989 and Batman Returns, but this is the crown and jewel of the 2! Michael Keaton's portrayal as the Dark Knight of Gotham is dark, gritty and mysterious with a hint of humor to go along with it all. Jack Nicohlson's "Joker" meets my expectations of humor/psychotic character after reading the comics. Kim Basinger's Vikki Vale is magnificent! She plays that eager Journalist awesomely. Billy Dee Williams is very good in his performance as Harvey Dent.

Danny Elfman's score is not only unique but masters the feel and aspect of the Batman Universe. The music captures the emotional, thrilling action and some comedic reference in the film. It is a must hear!!! The film looks great and sounds great with the new SE DVD's too! Even though I am used to the original VHS version, the film is great on DVD. Also check out the SE for Behind the Scenes Extras! All in all, this is an epic film based on a very wonderful comic and should be seen not only by BAT FANS but ALL!!!! Arbiter89 Hulme for JOKER!!!!!!

War of the Worlds (2005)

The Very Best Since "Close Encounters"

[7/10 · 30 June 2005]

When I saw the Tripod rise from the ground I had goosebumps. Lots of people hate this film because of Tom's relationship with Katie Holmes. I didn't even think of her during the film. The CGI work is superb. The Sound FX are amazingly crafted to fit the films surroundings. The acting is great, the music is awesome and the over all movie is KICK ASS!!!! If you are a Science Fiction Fan this is a MUST SEE!!!

The film is said to be a 7.0 but this definitely doesn;t rank in that category. This isn't STARWARS 2 AOTC!!!!

WAR OF THE WORLDS is overly awesome and VERY entertaining.

Arbiter89 :)

The Italian Job (2003)

Good but not Great.

[7/10 · 14 March 2005]

The film started out good, but they left Europe. Why oh why did they leave Europe. Instead they went to America. Boring!!!! I have seen to many heist films in the states, not to mention Los Angelas heist. "Heat", which I consider a classic heist movie was about the last great heist film for the U.S. Oceans Eleven was good too but not like HEAT. No offense to Seth Green fans, but he got really annoying. Other than this, the film was good. The cinematography could have been better too, but what do you do? I giver it a 7 rating. The film is good for racing fans and Mark Whalberg people but if you don't like these people than I suggest a different movie for you.

Saving Private Ryan (1998)

To bob the moo.

[10/10 · 14 March 2005]

To "bob the moo", this film won many awards and not only did it win them it deserved them too. The reason it focuses on the "yanks" (We do not like to be called this) is because that is where and when the script was written. Introducing British characters would have probably interrupted the story line. It isn't fair to the characters that are making there way threw France.

Important Thing! I have NOTHING against the British. I thank God for the British. But just know this, if it weren't for the "YANKS" steppin in Europe, you guys would have been wiped out! So there you go. Don't hate us because we have a bigger film industry than you guys.

Maybe this is an American Film but it has every right to be. It's directed by Steven Spielberg for God's sake! He was "sir'd" by your Queen. I suggest Band of Brothers for you. They got lots of "Brities" in there.

To make PERFECTLY clear, I respect England for its long-term fight in WW1 and WW2. If it weren't for you guys, Hitler would have made his way across the Atlantic. My Great grandfather fought in WW1 and he was British.

Sincerely, "Arbiter89"

Halo 2 (2004 Video Game)

The best sequel for any console!!!

[14 March 2005]

This game passed my expectations by far. Bungie did a lot but still not enough. I thought they could have had the same weapons and new ones. There could have been more vehicles and the levels could have varied in numbers. In Halo, there were 10 levels total. In Halo 2, there are fifteen. I thought there was gonna be like 25 to 30, instead they give us 5 more, woopteedoo! I hope Halo 3 will be a lot better.

The Pros:

• More diverse story line. Multitude of characters. - Lush graphics and environments. - The Plasma sword rocks! - The grenades are really different, in a good way! - Cortana's hair is totally new. - The MC's new suit is way more powerful than the old. Now you can jump huge distances without dying. But don't jump too far! - The shadows are exquisite. - The Brutes are really powerful and agile.

The Cons:

• The hunters could have been bigger. - There could have been more kinds of alien species. - There could have been more levels. - Earth could have had a more important role but I guess that will be in the third. - The Arbiter could have been more "outgoing". He's too stiff! - There really should have been more kinds of droids. - The flood were as always, A PAIN!

Put aside all the cons, the game is a must buy for any Halo fan. Just take into consideration that a lot has been changed. Some of these additions are good and some are well lets just say, not too fun.

Sincerely, Arbiter89