A few years ago I went to see Mystery Men in the theaters after a glowing review by my friend. In an empty theater, with a date who wasn't really into the experience, the movie came off like a flop. When I bought it on DVD (don't ask me why) it never got better. Movies for me are all in the experience of seeing them.

Some movies get thumbs up from me when I watch them myself. In the case of the Fog of War, seeing it with anyone else who couldn't follow it just would have spoiled the profundity. same goes for the 9/11 documentary:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2023320890224991194

My wife was so impressed by it she sent it to her family. The family subsequently distributed it to their email listserve. But I am not here to discuss poilitics or world events, outside of the gaming arena.

Today Square-Enix announced the release date of Final Fantasy VII:Advent Children! By far the most anticipated news for American conniseurs of Final Fantasy besides a remake of Final Fnatasy VII itself. This takes me back to my first experience watching Advent Children. It was at my in-laws' house, by myself. I was duly impressed by the technical prowess and the dedication to continuity. . . especially when not everybody remembers the minutia of the game's storyline.

I'm pretty sure when my wife watches Advent Children with me, she will be completely lost. Then when I suggest she play through the epic game, she will say no thank you, I have better things to do with those 100 hours. She's probably right, but the movie is epic with that background. . . even without a cast of thousands.

I'm ready to play through it again myself. But work and school combine to hedge up the way. Plus, I have been carving time out of my schedule for MGS2. MGS3 is right around the monthly corner. . .

Now if you will excuse me, I have a review to write and more C4 to freeze. . . and Statistics to calculate.