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Movie Review: The Adjustment Bureau

Throughout history, people have questioned whether or not we have truly been given free will – the ability to choose our own path in the world – or if our fate has been pre-determined and is completely out of our hands. What would you do if you were told that your life is on a path that you cannot control? Would you go along for the ride or would you strike out and try to find your own way? In the new movie, The Adjustment Bureau, David Norris (Matt Damon) must attempt to forge his own path and fight against those who have determined that his destiny has been decided.

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Movie Review: Hall Pass

Meet best friends Rick (Owen Wilson) and Fred (Jason Sudeikis). These two men have been married to their wives for several years (played by Jenna Fischer and Christina Applegate), but things start going downhill and drastic measures are taken. They are granted a “hall pass” by their wives, entitling them to one week of freedom to do whatever they desire, with absolutely no questions or penalties for their actions (though, little do the men know, the wives venture out to have some single-life-adventures of their own). This scenario is the setup for the new film Hall Pass, brought to you by the Farrelly Brothers (There’s Something About Mary). So how do Rick and Fred fare out in the real world of singledom?

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Movie Review: I AM NUMBER FOUR

This weekend marks the release of I AM NUMBER FOUR, the new Dreamworks suspense thriller from Director DJ Caruso and Producer Michael Bay. Based on the novel by Pittacus Lore, the story follows teenager John Smith (Alex Pettyfer) who has been forced to live his life on the run since he was a child, pursued by dark forces that want him dead. With help from his protector, Henri (Timothy Olypant), John has managed to survive out of the reach of those who wish him harm. There have been many questions surrounding this new release and viewers have been left wondering if this newest endeavor will pay off. ComicsOnline had a chance to participate in a Press Screening of the film and we are excited to say that I AM NUMBER FOUR is a pleasant surprise!

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Blu-ray Review: Battlestar Galactica Season Four

Since the final moments of the original mini-series pilot of the current re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, fans have been teased with the fact that one or more of the members of the colonial fleet might actually be Cylon Sleeper Agents. As the Third Season came to a close, Col. Tigh, Sam Anders, Tory Foster, and Galen Tyrol were revealed to be members of the “Final Five” Cylons. Now the group must decide if they will continue on as members of Humanity or side with their true nature. All will stand revealed in these final episodes of Battlestar Galactica Season 4 are now available on Blu-ray!

Lots of spoilers people. You have been warned. So say we all.

 

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DVD Review: Batman Beyond: The Complete Series

There will always be a need for Batman.

Do you ever wonder what the future will be like? Now you can stop wondering, because the story of the Dark Knight of the future is here: Batman Beyond: The Complete Series is now available on DVD! Batman Beyond tells the tale of Terry McGinnis and an elderly Bruce Wayne as the two take on criminals in this futuristic world of tomorrow! Taking place in the future of the DC Animated Universe, this series does a fantastic job at creating a new and dangerous world of villains for Terry to face, as well as acknowledging the vast history of the comics and prior DC Animated cartoons.

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TV Review: Young Justice “Independence Day” Series Premiere

There comes a time in life where you must decide the type of person that you are going to become. For Robin, Speedy, Aqualad, and Kid Flash, the time to stand up and be acknowledged is at hand. For years these four have been recognized only as “sidekicks”, but now the Justice League has invited them to begin the process of joining the big leagues. When things don’t go exactly as planned on their big day, the sidekicks must decide whether or not to take matters into their own hands and use what they were taught to help others…even if the League disapproves. Welcome to the series premiere of Young Justice, the new series airing on Cartoon Network, created by Brandon Vietti (Batman: Under the Red Hood) and friend of ComicsOnline, Greg Weisman (Spectacular Spider-Man). So how does this series hold up in comparison to the abundance of DC Animated projects that we have grown to love?

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Blu-ray Review: DC Showcase Animated Original Shorts: Superman/Shazam! The Return of Black Adam

DC Showcase Collection: Superman/Shazam!- The Return of Black Adam! This release includes a fantastic new take on the origin of Captain Marvel, as well previously unreleased extended versions of the DC Showcase Shorts: The Spectre, Jonah Hex, and Green Arrow.

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TV Review: The Walking Dead Episode 2: “Guts”

The second episode based on Robert Kirkman’s hit comicbook series The Walking Dead airs tonight on AMC at 10pm ET/9C. Picking up moments after the cliffhanger from the series premiere, Rick Grimes finds himself trapped in a tank and surrounded by the undead. As Rick begins to realize that his fate might be sealed, he soon finds help from a sarcastic voice on the CB radio.

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TV Review: The Walking Dead- “Days Gone Bye” (SERIES PREMIERE)

Once in a while, a new television show debuts and captivates viewers all over the world. It happened with Lost. It happened with Battlestar Galactica. On Sunday, October 31st, it’s going to happen again, only this time it will involve zombies!

AMC’s brand new series The Walking Dead is appropriately set for its 90 minute premiere on Halloween. After you watch this premiere you will believe that the dead walk among us.

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Blu-ray Review: Dollhouse: Season Two

Echo (Eliza Dushku) returns for more adventures in Dollhouse: Season Two! Paul Ballard has learned the truth about the existence of Dollhouse and helped the house face off against the murderous Alpha. Now Ballard has joined the Dollhouse to help Echo and take down the house from the inside. Will the disastrous future that we saw in the first season finale come to pass? Can Echo save the world before everyone becomes a doll? Secrets will be revealed in the final 13 episodes of Joss Whedon’s hit series. Now Dollhouse: Season Two is now available on Blu-ray!

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DVD Review: Human Target – The Complete First Season

"I work with a cover, blend in to the background, let you appear vulnerable so the threat reveals itself and then eliminate the threat."

If you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can find them, maybe you can hire…Christopher Chance! Based on the DC Comics series, Human Target follows the adventures of Christopher Chance (Mark Valley), the man you turn to when your life is at stake. Chance is a man of many talents, and is an expert at blending into the background to seek out the threat and literally become a human target. Now the Complete First Season of Human Target is available to own on DVD!
 

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DVD Review: Two and a Half Men- The Complete Seventh Season

Charlie, Alan, and Jake return for Two and a Half Men: The Complete Seventh Season, which is now available on DVD!

Last season Charlie met Chelsea, the woman of his dreams, and decides to pop the big question. Now with his marriage impending, Charlie must remain on good behavior to keep Chelsea happy. Alan also has a lot to deal with this season when he considers the possibility that his ex-wife's new child might actually be his. Jake begins to step into adulthood and gets his learners permit and a new girlfriend!