Epinions Recent Reviews for benx22

Science Fiction at its Best

Sat, 21 Jul 2001 18:53:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Science fiction often gets a bad rap in so-called “sophisticated” reading circles. Whether the cause of this lies in the author’s fiat of seemingly magical concepts to science fact, or the “fanboy” hysteria that surrounds sci-fi pop-culture, or the...

...And I Hear the Army is Designing a Tank After it

Fri, 24 Nov 2000 00:24:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - I received this as a Christmas gift two years ago, and it has been of tremendous use to me. My "old-school" Cuisinart had served me well for 15 years, but I wanted something new before the Cuisinart finally started to smoke. (And you thought...

Ooo...and it even comes in blue!

Thu, 23 Nov 2000 01:33:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - I received this electric razor last year as a Christmas present, and I continue to be more and more delighted by its performance. Every now and then I would discover something I didn't quite like about the razor, like I would find a patch of stubble...

Not What You Were Expecting

Wed, 22 Nov 2000 01:15:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - I bought this vehicle after quite a bit of research, my budget was quite limited at the time and I needed to buy a reliable vehicle that could haul two kids and all of their stuff to and from school, make long trips and be driven every day. It took...

Bring Me Steak and Potatoes...Now

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 22:56:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - I seldom get a chance to visit an Outback Steakhouse; it truly is an unfortunate situation seeing as how I only live a matter of a few miles away from one. It is quite a teaser to drive by it ever day. The truth of the matter is that I love the Outback...

Maxis Bailed On Me!

Sun, 19 Nov 2000 03:06:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - I, like countless others have been enchanted by the exciting new concepts and way to have fun that Maxis has brought to the computer. There really is no other experience quite like a SimCity game.

I purchased this game a happy owner and...

The Worst Service I Have Ever Endured

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 19:57:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Before I write this review, please believe me when I say that this review is not creative writing, it is not a joke. This actually happened to me. This particular incident occurred a number of years ago as well, so it should be taken with a little...

Defining Why Piano is Essential to Rock

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 23:50:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - There is no other instrument like the piano. It is the single instrument that can play in any genre, express any level of emotion, and can play every musical note that was ever written. It can play harmonies, and chords, the most elegant beauty of...

A Minority Book with Majority Appeal

Thu, 16 Nov 2000 21:00:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Catcher in the Rye, Night- these are all highly regarded literary works that convey strong messages. The reason people like these books so much is because they were written with pure emotion from personal experiences...

Kirby Tries to Clean to Much With This One

Wed, 15 Nov 2000 00:05:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - This product, the Kirby G5 vacuum cleaner, was bought because of a...brace yourself... traveling vacuum cleaner salesman. I was amazed myself when he showed up to the door, but it was funny, because he was this young, 26 year old guy trying to sell me a...

Too Many Underdeveloped Subplots Make This A Bad Novel

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:54:34 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - “Willie stumbled after Paynter to the clipping shack, a metal box on the main deck about seven feet high, six long, and three wide. A doorway was the only opening. A shelf ran along one side, waist-high, piled with empty clipping belts for machine-gun...

Deeper Humor Than Most Think

Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:27:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Seldom is there a parody that comes along and posses such intricate and complicated humor as Austin Powers while still allowing the audience to enjoy the film even if they fail to realize the hidden humor contained inside it. But whether the audience...

The Key is to Play the Best Game of Your Life

Mon, 13 Nov 2000 20:56:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Inverness is an incredible golf course. To simply look at its history is to look in the face of the golf Gods. It was the home of the U.S. Open in 1979, 1957, 1931, 1921, and the PGA Championship in 1993, and 1993. Inverness Club will be the host club...

Hidden Beauty

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 01:31:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 -
Review Topic: Overview

Toledo, Ohio is a mediocre town on the outside, but remember the old saying "never judge a book by its cover." Toledo is, in fact, a thriving city of entertainment, sports, arts, and culture...

Go Ahead, Try to Put it Down

Fri, 10 Nov 2000 00:25:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Popular Science is the only magazine I know of that I will subscribe to for the rest of my life. I impatiently await the magazine every single month and get visibly excited when it comes. I love the up to date stories on everything from space...

Fun yet Reliable

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 23:54:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - The 1996 Dodge Avenger was my first car, and I will always have some affection for it. I bought it at a deal price of $11,000 in 1999 with 38,000 miles on it. The Odometer now reads 52,000, but the car is still great. First off, the Avenger is a...

Fun, Fast, and Exciting For All

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:07:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author benx22 - Charlie's Angels is a great movie. When I first saw the previews I was skeptical about whether or not it would be worth shelling out $8.50 for, but my mind was quickly changed. The Charlie's Angels movie is far superior to the old television show, so...