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we were unsure when first purchasing this product how well our cat would handle it. we got the smallest size, which was very good b/c in the reviews I read some people had to adjust the chest plate. when it arrived and we tried it on it worked wonderfully! everything gets tied on so it's super easy to put on and adjust. however, we did end up cutting the chest plate to fit better (it was a little big). however that was super easy, all that was needed was a pair of scissors. the head piece did not fit at all, and that was not able to be adjust by cutting, but truthfully I though our cat looked cuter without it. overall it's a cute costume that's easy to put on and easy to adjust.

This product was really cute overall. My dog loved it surprisingly. It's hilarious to see on. The vest portion was a little big for my yorkie who is 8 pounds. It required a little adjusting, but looked just fine. Everything else fit well, all it really takes is tying a few strings to put the ensemble together. Very happy with my purchase!

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To my mind this is the finest of the Burton/Depp collaborations. All of Burton's work suggests the atmosophere of this film, but nothing else captures that essence so completely. The re-writing of Ichabod Crane as a modern detective is great, in my opinion -- better than the original story. But W. Irving can hardly be taken to court for that, as detectives didn't become "all the rage" until the likes of Poe, Doyle, and Hammett. There are two other adaptations that jump out: one is the two little girls; it smacks of Stephen King, and I don't consider that a bad thing. The second is that this Sleepy Hollow which Burton has envisioned is the epitome of horror writer H. P. Lovecraft. So much so, that it was indeed by backtracking from the film that I first discovered Lovecraft. One more striking element I'll mention is supremely Burtonesque. I mean that arthropodish, clickity gadgetry we see in Constable Crane's tools. With Johnny Depp as the operator of said tools many will no doubt see the parallel with Edward Scissorhands. My only disappointment is that no other Burton films have precisely this unique, Early American vision of atmosphere and horror. The only other recent movie that comes to mind that possesses a similar quality is Van Helsing, but the latter most emphatically does not have the Burton/Lovecraft flavor, just the good gothic imagery. The new Del Toro/Hopkins werewolf movie looks promising, but I haven't seen it yet.

Sleepy Hollow has some amazing scenery and atmosphere, some good gore, and this is also my favriote johnny depp film (Even though i'm not much of a fan) Plot- there's been some murders in sleepy hollow and now an investigator (Johnny), has benn sent only to discover that the town has been cursed by the headless horseman! Acting- very, very good acting, and even with a little black humor Gore- decapitations, a bloody impalement, and a dude chopped in two Bottom Line- 5 out of 5, good plot, great acting, and good gore, and good old tim burton to make everything else even better Rated R for graphic horror violence/gore, and a scene of sexuality

Yes, this is clearly a somewhat toned-down horror flick but, WOW! I haven't seen much to compare with this outstanding film, in any movie genre, for ages. While it's much shorter and a different sort of story, I think that this production stands equal in quality to The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition), and that is a huge compliment. In fact, if you have previously enjoyed either The Hound of the Baskervilles (which is the "white-knuckle" version of the most famous of all Sherlock Holmes entries), or Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles, (the magnificent cinematography version), then you will clearly love "Sleepy Hollow." THE STORY: This yarn springboards from Washington Irving's compelling tale of terror, the companion work to Rip Van Winkle from this Classic American author's famous The Sketch Book. In the case of the film, a youthful and naive New York City constable (Ichabod Crane) is directed north to a New England Dutch settlement where a series of murders has begun to generate chaos in the community -- the year is 1799, only about twenty years after the American Revolution. The first nuance of the murders which Ichabod encounters is that all the killings have been effected by decapitation. The locals are sold on the idea that the perpetrator is nothing short of a terrifying headless horseman (artfully played by a deranged-looking Christopher Walken), purportedly a ghost of a Hessian soldier, but Ichabod is a man of science and he initially asserts that the headless horseman yarn is ludicrous. But Ichabod's scientific approach quickly gives way to his tormented imagination... especially when subsequent murders ensue. This is a terrifying mystery thriller of the First Water, directed by Tim Burton. The screenwriting (Kevin Yagher) is incredibly compelling, the cinematography is magnificent, the locations (mostly in England) are magical, the filmscore compositions (Danny Elfman) are faultlessly appropriate, and the acting is superb. Johnny Depp as Ichabod (at least for the purpose of this particular film version) amounted to flawless casting. I was also very pleased to see the great Christopher Lee (The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)), in this film however briefly it may have been. Viewers should prepare for a long sitting as the running time is 105 minutes -- but there is never any drag and the action is both tasteful (for the genre) and non-stop. The aspect ratio is 1.85:1, a presentation of enhanced widescreen (16:9). In summary, this Oscar-winning 1999 film is one that you won't want to pass by. I was not in the least surprised to discover that it was produced by the renowned and talented Francis Ford Coppola, (Dementia 13.) The film is rated R due to one mild and brief sexual scene as well as for the violence and the gore of the numerous heads which bounce wide-eyed along the ground after they are separated by sword and by axe from their terror-stricken hosts. I'm normally not a big fan of contemporary movies but, in this rare instance, I award "Sleepy Hollow" my most enthusiastic and very highest five-star recommendation.

This is very far from the original by Washington Irving, so far that it is really a completely different work of art. While in the original Icobod, is a kind of local twit of a teacher - pompous, lacking self awareness, ridiculously awkward - in this he is a big city "scientific" investigator who comes to the provincial town. Moreover, Irving's tale never quite enters the supernatural, but instead is a parody that leaves much to the imagination. That being said, Depp creates a very good character: a bit of a dork, but courageous in overcoming his fear. THe atmosphere is as vivid and dense as one would expect from Burton, with excellent actors adding to it. It is more of a traditional horror story that is tied off rather than left open, which I regretted. Recommended for fans.

BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON'T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT, BUT THE UPGRADE OF A REGULAR DVD ON A GOOD BLU-RAY PLAYER IS ALMOST AS GOOD AS THE BLU-RAY VERSION ON THIS MOVIE, MAYBE BECAUSE IT DOES NOT HAVE A LOT OF STUNNING COLORS. BLACK COLORS ARE CLEAR AND IT SOUNDS GREAT.

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This was a real disappointment. The quality of the animation is frequently jerky, artistically lower than Saturday morning fare and miles behind last year's Gotham Knight. There's no reason to spend the money on a Blu-Ray for something with so little detail. Bodies are blocky and distorted, faces are expressionless. The voice acting isn't much better, with the exception of the always excellent Clancy Brown. Batman and Superman deliver their lines in virtual monotones that are barely distinguishable from each other. Dialogue is laughable, and the story isn't much better. The action sequences, while serviceable, don't rise to the level that they can redeem the movie's other flaws. If you're a fan of Superman or Batman, avoid this.

Based on the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name, the animated direct-to-DVD adventure "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" posits a world where Lex Luthor takes advantage of this and that national crisis to get elected president, and then at the first opportunity (of course) manipulates events to make Superman Public Enemy Number One. Being Superman's pal, Batman is soon in the crosshairs, as well. This is an intense, entertaining hour-plus story with lots of cameos by DC's heroes and rogues gallery, all trying to capture Superman either because of misguided loyalty to President Luthor or because they want to collect Luthor's billion dollar bounty on Superman's head. A sequence with longtime Superman foe Metallo trying to take down the Man of Steel is very effective and obviously owes a lot to "The Terminator". I bought the two-disc edition of this animated film, because I generally enjoy the extra features put together for the deluxe editions of these films. This particular two-disc set was no exception, as it included a decent twenty-something minute history of the various Superman/Batman team-ups in the comics (complete with psychological profiles of both heroes); and a fun conversation over dinner between Producer Bruce Timm, voice actor Kevin Conroy (who voices Batman in this film and countless other animated productions) and casting director Andrea Romano. Though "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" is a tad heavy on fights and action for my taste, I realize that this fact will actually be a plus for many viewers. But whether you have quibbles or not, I think most viewers will consider such things exactly that: quibbles. Because, in the end, this package delivers a more-than-decent story and more-than-decent craftsmanship, along with many engaging extra features. I continue to be an enthusiastic fan of these periodic "DC Universe" animated films.

i gotta say,i thoroughly enjoyed this animated offering from DC/Warner Premiere.the animation was top notch.the voice acting was terrific.the fight scenes were outstanding.in fact,the movie was basically just one big long fight scene after another with a veritable rogue's gallery of DC Villains all lining up to take on Superman and Batman.of course,the story takes a huge back seat in this case,other than a brief set up at the beginning.and the movie is short,clocking in at just over an hour not including end credits.normally i prefer a little story depth to my movies,but i got caught up in the action on this one.however,if you do prefer a more fleshed out storyline,you might be disappointed in this one.for me,Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is a 4/5

this is just great- and i was totally set to not like it. first, I have not been a fan of the other DC films, with the exception of New Frontier. The animation was EXCELLENT the story is NOT predictable! everyone is REALLY well developed ... and it is just FUN. there are constant fan moments that really keep a person going... homage, etc. A+

OK...there IS NO VOICE OF BATMAN other than Kevin Conroy as far as I am concerned and he is in full effect on this dvd! Clancy Brown as well as Tim Daly are top-notch as usual. The other full-length movies just aren't worth a flip without the three of these guys behind the voices. The plot is above average. Starts out with Lex being elected President and everyone (except old Supes and Bats) believes that Lex has seen the light and is now righteous and on the side of good. Supes is framed for killing a bad guy and a bounty is placed on his head by Lex. Meanwhile, a hunk of kryptonite the size of a state is hurling towards the planet and threatens to destroy humankind. End with Lex showing his true colors for the whole world to see. Didn't anyone see THAT coming?!?! And oh, yeah, the planet (thank goodness) is saved. Yeah! Now I had to check the back of the box afterwards because I didn't realize the movie was PG-13. There were about 3 or 4 curse words thrown around for effect (h---,b----, d---); and a mention about the size of Powergirl's upward assets. Just a warning for those of you who have kids. The animation is good...a bit more stark and more defined than the Fox and WB series. Wish it could have been longer. Worth a watch!

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This was a real disappointment. The quality of the animation is frequently jerky, artistically lower than Saturday morning fare and miles behind last year's Gotham Knight. There's no reason to spend the money on a Blu-Ray for something with so little detail. Bodies are blocky and distorted, faces are expressionless. The voice acting isn't much better, with the exception of the always excellent Clancy Brown. Batman and Superman deliver their lines in virtual monotones that are barely distinguishable from each other. Dialogue is laughable, and the story isn't much better. The action sequences, while serviceable, don't rise to the level that they can redeem the movie's other flaws. If you're a fan of Superman or Batman, avoid this.

Based on the DC Comics graphic novel of the same name, the animated direct-to-DVD adventure "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" posits a world where Lex Luthor takes advantage of this and that national crisis to get elected president, and then at the first opportunity (of course) manipulates events to make Superman Public Enemy Number One. Being Superman's pal, Batman is soon in the crosshairs, as well. This is an intense, entertaining hour-plus story with lots of cameos by DC's heroes and rogues gallery, all trying to capture Superman either because of misguided loyalty to President Luthor or because they want to collect Luthor's billion dollar bounty on Superman's head. A sequence with longtime Superman foe Metallo trying to take down the Man of Steel is very effective and obviously owes a lot to "The Terminator". I bought the two-disc edition of this animated film, because I generally enjoy the extra features put together for the deluxe editions of these films. This particular two-disc set was no exception, as it included a decent twenty-something minute history of the various Superman/Batman team-ups in the comics (complete with psychological profiles of both heroes); and a fun conversation over dinner between Producer Bruce Timm, voice actor Kevin Conroy (who voices Batman in this film and countless other animated productions) and casting director Andrea Romano. Though "Superman/Batman: Public Enemies" is a tad heavy on fights and action for my taste, I realize that this fact will actually be a plus for many viewers. But whether you have quibbles or not, I think most viewers will consider such things exactly that: quibbles. Because, in the end, this package delivers a more-than-decent story and more-than-decent craftsmanship, along with many engaging extra features. I continue to be an enthusiastic fan of these periodic "DC Universe" animated films.

i gotta say,i thoroughly enjoyed this animated offering from DC/Warner Premiere.the animation was top notch.the voice acting was terrific.the fight scenes were outstanding.in fact,the movie was basically just one big long fight scene after another with a veritable rogue's gallery of DC Villains all lining up to take on Superman and Batman.of course,the story takes a huge back seat in this case,other than a brief set up at the beginning.and the movie is short,clocking in at just over an hour not including end credits.normally i prefer a little story depth to my movies,but i got caught up in the action on this one.however,if you do prefer a more fleshed out storyline,you might be disappointed in this one.for me,Superman/Batman: Public Enemies is a 4/5

this is just great- and i was totally set to not like it. first, I have not been a fan of the other DC films, with the exception of New Frontier. The animation was EXCELLENT the story is NOT predictable! everyone is REALLY well developed ... and it is just FUN. there are constant fan moments that really keep a person going... homage, etc. A+

OK...there IS NO VOICE OF BATMAN other than Kevin Conroy as far as I am concerned and he is in full effect on this dvd! Clancy Brown as well as Tim Daly are top-notch as usual. The other full-length movies just aren't worth a flip without the three of these guys behind the voices. The plot is above average. Starts out with Lex being elected President and everyone (except old Supes and Bats) believes that Lex has seen the light and is now righteous and on the side of good. Supes is framed for killing a bad guy and a bounty is placed on his head by Lex. Meanwhile, a hunk of kryptonite the size of a state is hurling towards the planet and threatens to destroy humankind. End with Lex showing his true colors for the whole world to see. Didn't anyone see THAT coming?!?! And oh, yeah, the planet (thank goodness) is saved. Yeah! Now I had to check the back of the box afterwards because I didn't realize the movie was PG-13. There were about 3 or 4 curse words thrown around for effect (h---,b----, d---); and a mention about the size of Powergirl's upward assets. Just a warning for those of you who have kids. The animation is good...a bit more stark and more defined than the Fox and WB series. Wish it could have been longer. Worth a watch!

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These are far lighter and less durable than lead to believe. Cannot maim, alarm, or even fly more than 2 feet. Also they are about 3 inches long. How am I suppose to fight crime with these????

We bought these for the goody bags for our son's birthday party. The kids were excited when they saw them in their bags, but the excitement soon faded when they realized they are too light to throw very far. The cat likes to chew on them though!