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reece · 03-24-2009, 12:30 AM

Just wanted to take a second to note what a wonderful job Mr. Brown did on his latest review for Venture Brothers Season 3. I sometimes find that reviews on this site can be too long and opinionated, considering your viewers are looking mostly for insight of the blu-ray technology as oposed to the films/shows themselves. The Venture Brothers review on the other hand was exactly what I'd hoped for...short and too the point, while focusing mainly on gauging whether or not the show will appeal to the reader, instead of trying to condone or dismiss the whole thing baised on one reviewer's biased. Of course all of this is just my opinion...but I figured I'd share. And by the way, thanks for running such an awesome site!

Tommy Reece

aramis109 · 03-24-2009, 02:01 PM

Thought his new review up for Bolt was good too. I liked that he included the target audience (young children, in this case his 4-year-old) in his perpective of the film review. My 4-year-old daughter loved this movie, and cried at a certain touching scene for the dog (won't spoil it). It's a must-buy in our household.

Cheers, Ken!

reece · 03-24-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Thought his new review up for Bolt was good too. I liked that he included the target audience (young children, in this case his 4-year-old) in his perpective of the film review. My 4-year-old daughter loved this movie, and cried at a certain touching scene for the dog (won't spoil it). It's a must-buy in our household.

Cheers, Ken!

yes the focus on audience is just what this site needs. If we want opinionated reviews there are plenty of sites out there such as rottentomatoes.

SquidPuppet · 03-25-2009, 02:24 AM

I want to thank those in charge of bringing Kenneth Brown to Blu-ray.com.

I have read all of his reviews since he was brought onboard a few months ago and I find them to be wonderful.

While I don't always agree with his scoring, I always find them useful when I am considering a rent vs. a buy.

Mr. Brown has a knack for passionately explaining his likes, dislikes and observations for a story, directing, acting, video quality and audio quality without appearing to take sides. His (sometimes) harsh criticism of a studio or transfer are always clearly explained, and not justified. Equally, his praise for some releases is humbly admitted, and acknowledged as such.

I find his reviews evenhanded, fair, honest, refreshing, and most importantly, entertaining. I watch movies to be entertained, and I find myself looking forward to Mr. Brown's reviews as entertainment as well. His approach and wit are not missed by me. Even when he has a harsh word, or super-praise, I don't sense condescension toward a studio for it's practices, nor do I sense fanboy worship toward a particular film.

I have read and enjoyed his reviews on movies that I dislike, and that says something for his reviewing and writing skills.

Again, thanks to those who reqruited Mr. Brown, and thanks to Mr. Brown for the entertaining and balanced reviews. I look forward to your next review.

Sussudio · 03-25-2009, 02:25 AM

nicely stated squid, nicely stated

Blu Titan · 03-25-2009, 02:25 AM

I agree with Squid above! KB does a great job with the Warner reviews.

SquidPuppet · 03-25-2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Titan

I agree with Squid above! KB does a great job with the Warner reviews.

And Disney and .....

saprano · 03-25-2009, 02:30 AM

I like his reveiws also. lets not forget about martin liebman.

Sussudio · 03-25-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by saprano

I like his reveiws also. lets not forget about martin liebman.

they all do a great job imo

saprano · 03-25-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sussudio

they all do a great job imo

+1 yep

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 02:40 AM

Nice to see a threadstart about a positive comment of the reviews listed. There have been far too many negative comments made lately.

Your post SquidPuppet is well received in this regard!

John

reece · 03-25-2009, 03:58 AM

Glad to hear you guys understand what I'm saying. I enjoy all the reviews on this site...but I think KB's are the most appropriate and hopefully the staff may take note of this thread

SquidPuppet · 03-25-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reece

Glad to hear you guys understand what I'm saying. I enjoy all the reviews on this site...but I think KB's are the most appropriate and hopefully the staff may take note of this thread

Yes. I hope ALL the reviewers here know that I only singled out KB because he is the new guy.

03-24-2009, 12:30 AM	#1
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks Kenneth Brown, Great Reviews Just wanted to take a second to note what a wonderful job Mr. Brown did on his latest review for Venture Brothers Season 3. I sometimes find that reviews on this site can be too long and opinionated, considering your viewers are looking mostly for insight of the blu-ray technology as oposed to the films/shows themselves. The Venture Brothers review on the other hand was exactly what I'd hoped for...short and too the point, while focusing mainly on gauging whether or not the show will appeal to the reader, instead of trying to condone or dismiss the whole thing baised on one reviewer's biased. Of course all of this is just my opinion...but I figured I'd share. And by the way, thanks for running such an awesome site! Tommy Reece

03-25-2009, 02:24 AM	#4
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Kenneth Brown's reviews I want to thank those in charge of bringing Kenneth Brown to Blu-ray.com. I have read all of his reviews since he was brought onboard a few months ago and I find them to be wonderful. While I don't always agree with his scoring, I always find them useful when I am considering a rent vs. a buy. Mr. Brown has a knack for passionately explaining his likes, dislikes and observations for a story, directing, acting, video quality and audio quality without appearing to take sides. His (sometimes) harsh criticism of a studio or transfer are always clearly explained, and not justified. Equally, his praise for some releases is humbly admitted, and acknowledged as such. I find his reviews evenhanded, fair, honest, refreshing, and most importantly, entertaining. I watch movies to be entertained, and I find myself looking forward to Mr. Brown's reviews as entertainment as well. His approach and wit are not missed by me. Even when he has a harsh word, or super-praise, I don't sense condescension toward a studio for it's practices, nor do I sense fanboy worship toward a particular film. I have read and enjoyed his reviews on movies that I dislike, and that says something for his reviewing and writing skills. Again, thanks to those who reqruited Mr. Brown, and thanks to Mr. Brown for the entertaining and balanced reviews. I look forward to your next review.

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03-24-2009, 02:01 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Thought his new review up for Bolt was good too. I liked that he included the target audience (young children, in this case his 4-year-old) in his perpective of the film review. My 4-year-old daughter loved this movie, and cried at a certain touching scene for the dog (won't spoil it). It's a must-buy in our household. Cheers, Ken!

03-25-2009, 02:25 AM	#5
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	nicely stated squid, nicely stated

03-25-2009, 02:25 AM	#6
Blu Titan Super Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Edo, Land of the Samurai Home Theater Gallery:42 4K collection:41 Blu-ray collection:2864 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:92	I agree with Squid above! KB does a great job with the Warner reviews.

03-25-2009, 02:30 AM	#8
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	I like his reveiws also. lets not forget about martin liebman.

03-25-2009, 02:40 AM	#11
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Nice to see a threadstart about a positive comment of the reviews listed. There have been far too many negative comments made lately. Your post SquidPuppet is well received in this regard! John

03-25-2009, 03:58 AM	#12
reece Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray reviews:1	Glad to hear you guys understand what I'm saying. I enjoy all the reviews on this site...but I think KB's are the most appropriate and hopefully the staff may take note of this thread

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