DVD Verdict: Blu-ray and HD DVD reviews

Franklyn (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-20

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "A surreal and somber sci-fi noir film that emulates the big-budget panache of a Hollywood blockbuster, minus the financial costs."

Godzilla (1998) (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "While still laughable in spots -- a far cry from the charm of the Toho Gorjira movies, -- it's really not a bad brain-dead, popcorn movie."

Spread (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-19

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Unlike Nikki, this is a film that won't satisfy anyone."

Star Trek (2009) (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-19

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "An honest-to-goodness summer blockbuster packed with action, humor, heart, and a healthy dose of movie intelligence. Best of all, you do not have to be a fan of the series, nor seen a single minute of anything Trek to enjoy it."

Nothing Like The Holidays (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-18

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Standard material in the story department, but energetic characters and talented actors make it worth the investment."

Rocky: The Undisputed Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Rocky truly is an American icon and this nicely-done set does justice to the character."

Bruno (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If, like me, you found Borat most compelling when it was using the character for savvier cultural commentary, then you may find Bruno rather exasperating."

Galaxy Quest (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-17

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "It's a movie that can be embraced by everyone: those who laugh at the cult of Star Trek and those who love it. "

Moonshot (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-17

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "You need actors to convey the story of man's landing on the moon? Isn't there enough real television footage available?"

Clerks (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-16

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Obstensibly, it's become an early '90s period piece, but the pop culture riffs and dialogue exchanges are like Twinkies, withstanding the test of time."

Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-16

Reviewed by Daniel Kelly
Quote: "From nearly every angle, Dawn of the Dinosaurs is one big storytelling fumble."

Logan's Run (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-16

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "It's a fascinating time capsule, but doesn't hold up well as a compelling film."

My Life In Ruins (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-16

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Ignores all the things that made My Big Fat Greek Wedding a breakaway hit."

Aliens In The Attic (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Well-crafted just enough to satisfy on a very basic level, but rarely bringing anything fresh or inventive."

The Echo (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-13

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "What we do not need is another remake of another foreign film with another title like The Something, where another random lonely guy may or may not be going crazy in another dingy apartment."

The Living Dead At Manchester Morgue (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-13

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "One of the best zombie flicks ever to come out of Europe."

Easy Rider (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-12

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The film's dialogue and 'story' simply aren't that compelling."

I Love You, Beth Cooper (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Feels like the misguided effort of a newcomer who needs to learn some basic filmmaking lessons, not a guy who's made over a dozen Hollywood features."

Say Anything (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Cameron Crowe's directorial debut remains an affecting gem."

G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "As stupid as it is, I'd be willing to get on board with this hullabaloo, if the whole enterprise didn't feel like a soulless exercise in visual effects run amok."

Imagine That (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-11

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The humor rests solely on the two leads, and the success of the film depends entirely on your appreciation of their talents."

The Prisoner: The Complete Series (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-11

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "The original TV mindbender, a show light years ahead of its time."

Heat (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-10

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "It's the real deal: sprawling, ambitious, occasionally messy and operatic, while still maintaining Mann's usual coolness and precision."

The Negotiator (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-10

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "Potential wasted, that is the story of The Negotiator."

Up (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Frankly, I expected Up to look nothing short of jaw-droppingly beautiful in high-def, and I am pleased to report that this disc stands next to Wall-E as a standard-setting animated release."

Food, Inc. (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A great documentary, perhaps not as existence-redefining as some of the hype would have you believe, but definitely worth your time."

It's A Wonderful Life (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is a film crying out for some sort of supplement-heavy deluxe edition, but for now we'll simply have to settle for a great hi-def transfer."

Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This might be the only Roland Emmerich movie that hasn't grown more embarrassing with age."

Not Forgotten (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-06

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A movie with big ideas, big plans, and big desires."

The Answer Man (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There were a lot of things I thought The Answer Man might be, but I didn't anticipate that it would be...well...blatantly silly."

Stop Making Sense (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-05

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "The best concert film ever made."

Two Girls And A Guy (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A minor gem of the 1990s, Two Girls and Guy is a film that deserves to be rediscovered."

The Six Wives Of Henry VIII: Live At Hampton Court (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-04

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "A fascinating combination of Hampton Court-level class and early '70s glitz."

Howards End: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An involving and rewarding literary adaptation that deserves to be in your collection."

Love Actually (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Call it sentimental hogwash if you like, but Love Actually is a lovely holiday film."

North By Northwest (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This transfer is nothing short of superb."

Wings Of Desire: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-03

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "A beautiful transfer and informative supplements that make the experience of watching Wings of Desire even richer than it already is."

Eagles Over London (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The big question is why someone thought this film was in need of a hi-def transfer."

Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-02

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "The whole film has its elbow in our ribs, reminding us that things are happening just like they did the first time."

Wrong Turn 3 (Blu-Ray)

2009-11-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Three Finger has officially overstayed his welcome."

Blood: The Last Vampire (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Wholesale demon slaughter filmed stylishly with zero regard for real-world physics."

Night Of The Creeps (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-30

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "This is a fun movie with a lot of dimension...and splattered space slugs."

Nickelback: Live At Sturgis 2006 (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-29

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "E1's presentation is nothing short of outstanding."

Tinker Bell And The Lost Treasure (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-29

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "While I was initially hesitant about the reveal of the Disney Fairies brand, the first two films have proven to be absolute delights -- robust characters, strong performances, beautiful artwork, and quality storytelling infused with real human emotion."

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Simply put, the story this film tells just doesn't measure up to what we've already seen."

A Charlie Brown Christmas (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-28

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Though I have fallen under the Peanuts' spell, I can't help but wonder how it will be received by future generations."

Miracle On 34th Street (1994) (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A thoroughly unnecessary film that offers absolutely no persuasive evidence that it deserves to exist."

Orphan (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The chief offender is John Coleman, played by Peter Sarsgaard. Seriously, this dude sets a new standard for Horror Movie Dumbass."

Monty Python: Almost The Truth (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-27

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "Almost the Truth doesn't just show us things that are achingly funny; it helps us to understand why they're funny without every becoming overly-analytical or sinking in self-congratulatory back-patting."

Stan Helsing (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-27

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I know how pointless it is to even bother reviewing a film like Stan Helsing. Nobody actually thought this thing was going to be good, and if you did, the odds are pretty high that you can't read, anyway."

Whatever Works (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-27

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "The teaming of Woody and Larry is a match made in comedy heaven, and more than makes up for the dated aura that plagues Allen's script."

Bones: Season Four (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-26

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Twenty-six episodes, all packed with interesting mysteries and sharp attention to character development."

Hardware (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-26

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "This post-apocalyptic world has been crafted down to the tiniest detail (like the packaging design on the government-sponsored marijuana cigarettes), and they are a wonder to behold."

Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Like a gluttonous kid on Halloween, I got plenty of eye and ear candy, had a decent time sucking it up, and felt a little nauseous after. Sue me."

Waterworld (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "You're lying to yourself, if you maintain there isn't a little bit of fun to be had here."

The Number 23 (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I wasn't entirely sure why the characters went bonkers, but if I had to continually listen to someone yakking about the number, I could see myself eventually taking a flying leap out a hotel window."

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-23

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Nowhere near as powerful as the original, it is an intense and nerve-wracking experience that (to abuse a well-worn cliche) kept me on the edge of my seat."

The Thaw (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-23

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Those with eye or bug phobias, be warned."

Contact (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-22

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "I don't mean to insult McConaughey unduly, but he does much better when he's just Ellie's pretty-boy one night stand in their earlier encounter than when he's trying to convey deep intelligence."

Horton Hears A Who! (1970) (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-22

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A superior story, but a weaker cartoon."

Snakes On A Plane (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "If there's a way for a snake to kill a person, Ellis and company have thrown it on screen."

The Craft (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-21

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "The Craft begins better than it ends, but nonetheless remains a fun diversion thirteen years after its release."

Natural Born Killers: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Nothing about Natural Born Killers is shocking today."

Monsoon Wedding: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)

2009-10-20

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Fans will certainly want to upgrade for the improved visuals and the inclusion of so much of Nair's other work."

Miracle On 34th Street (1947) (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An honest-to-goodness Christmas classic gets a solid transfer and is worthy of an upgrade for those who own the DVD"

The Unit: Season Four (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-19

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Another fantastic series has fallen by the wayside, as The Unit: Season Four closes the book prematurely on one of the better TV dramas of the past few years."

Ghost Ship (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Maddening in its own inoffensive manner, refusing to ever become bad enough to really criticize, but never actually delivering on any of the potential it seems to contain."

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A stylish and terrifically gothic slice of old-fashioned horror melodrama."

Offspring (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A flimsy excuse to provide buckets of mindless (if occasionally creative and startling) violence."

Seventh Moon (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Spooky and entertaining stuff."

Wolf (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An intelligent and engaging effort that frequently transcends the conventions of the genre."

Expedition Africa (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-15

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "In all reality, the trek probably wasn't as dangerous and interpersonally dynamic as we are shown."

The Proposal (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-15

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It doesn't do anything original, you can predict every twist and turn, and it ends exactly as you expect. Nonetheless, the pieces come together to surpass the stale material."

Red Dwarf: Back To Earth (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A campy, preposterous, witty, juvenile, and inventive little adventure."

Adoration (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It is easy to understand why some critics have criticized the film being too murky and incomprehensible for its own good, but I feel the construction of Adoration is intriguing enough to make the movie worthwhile as an experience."

American Violet (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The performances and setting seem so convincing; why must the screenplay and direction veer so hard into obvious melodrama, when there's so much real drama built into the scenario?"

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-13

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The only way it could be worse is if it was the Mike Myers vanity train wreck adaptation of The Cat in the Hat."

Drag Me To Hell (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-12

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Raimi has an eye for making seemingly mundane objects drip with dread, and that talent is on full display here."

Audition (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-09

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "May be the most unsettling movie ever filmed."

Henry: Portrait Of A Serial Killer (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-09

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "This film feels real. It sits with you and eats at you, leaving you with feelings of hopelessness and despair that a regular horror movie can't match."

The New York Ripper (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-09

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "If nasty violence is what you're looking for, then The New York Ripper will not disappoint."

Van Helsing (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-09

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Sure, the film is like a Hobbit's cellar, packed floor to ceiling with cheese, but it's a laugh."

IMAX: Dinosaurs Alive! (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-08

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The CG doesn't always work, but it definitely has its moments, especially when placed in some of the more stunning locations."

Monsters Vs. Aliens (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-08

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "Turns out the title may be the best thing about it."

Yellowstone: Battle For Life (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-08

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "The whole program is essentially beautiful nature shot after beautiful nature shot, and it all looks great."

How I Met Your Mother: Season Four (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-07

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "When judged against the comedy wasteland current network TV has bestowed upon the viewing public, How I Met Your Mother has been an oasis."

My Name Is Earl: Season Four (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-07

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The best season of a great series that will be hard to replace."

Observe And Report (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-07

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "A surprising, hilarious, and fast-paced film boasting many laughs and a great cast. I dare you to check it out."

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-07

The Children (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's pretty much what a movie about murderous kids attempting to kill their parents should be."

The National Parks: America's Best Idea (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A poetic and passionate art piece that attempts to engage the viewer on every level."

Year One (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This film overwhelmingly fails at everything it attempts to accomplish."

MAS*H (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-05

Reviewed by Daniel Kelly
Quote: "Don't be surprised if you're a little underwhelmed by what you find."

Varsity Blues (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "What is this pathological attraction I have to such a goofy cheesefest?"

Wrong Turn 2: Dead End (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's been a while since I recall seeing a mainstream Hollywood horror movie turn up the bloodletting meter so high."

Wrong Turn (Blu-Ray)

2009-10-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is a badass little tale that only trips up at the end, when the plot backslides into familiar genre territory."

The Universe: The Complete Season Three (Blu-ray)

2009-10-01

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "What better way to re-engage today's children in the excitement and wonder of our universe than to jazz it up a bit?"

Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-30

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "This is a romantic comedy, so one probably should grant it a certain amount of artistic license. That would be easier to do, if there was any comedy or romance in the movie."

Away We Go (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "Between the muted image, the warm tones, the acoustic soundtrack, and the soft-spoken leads, this is a film that wants to tuck you in for night-night with a cup of chamomile tea."

The Dark Crystal (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "The pinnacle of Jim Henson's technical achievement."

Facing The Giants (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "If anything is possible with God, why isn't this a better film?"

Fireproof (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Rarely have I reviewed a film whose enjoyment depends so thoroughly on the religious background of the viewer."

The Girlfriend Experience (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's been a long time since I've been so fiercely ambivalent about a film."

Labyrinth (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Its considerable charms are more than enough to compensate for the occasional weak spots and inconsistencies."

Management (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This certainly isn't the way most men and women fall in love."

The Wizard Of Oz: 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-29

Reviewed by Patrick Bromley
Quote: "This new 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition Blu-ray release is simply too good to only break out once a year. This is a disc that ought to be watched once a month."

Star Trek: The Next Generation Motion Picture Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The previous Blu-ray collection of Star Trek flicks received some criticism for failing to provide truly definitive transfers for most of the films included. Fortunately, this collection is a good deal more consistent in that department."

Child's Play (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-25

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Is this concept any more outrageous than an unkillable mentally challenged orphan in a hockey mask, or some guy in a sweater killing teenagers in their dreams?"

The Girl Next Door (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-25

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "I haven't seen false advertising this flagrant since I went to 'Stoner's Pot Palace' and found naught but kitchen supplies."

The Complete Monterey Pop Festival: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-24

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "A perfection of sound, a perfection of playing, a perfection in tying the era to the entertainment available."

Grace (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-23

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "With a dead husband, a stillborn child, and the memory of two miscarriages, there is little emotion left to deal with a blood-drinking baby."

Streets Of Blood (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-23

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "A big part of what I liked about Streets of Blood is the number of genre conventions the filmmakers chose to leave out in the name of telling a straightforward story."

Pierrot Le Fou: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-22

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "What might be considered Godard's last gasp of respectability and popularity."

Shaun Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-22

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "My mind is changed and I am now a fan of Simon Pegg."

Wallace And Gromit: The Complete Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-22

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Creating characters who live on in the hearts and minds of an audience is one of the greatest achievements of any animator. Wallace and Gromit are treasures."

Army Of Darkness (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The best parts of the transfer look like they were filmed today (usually these are the brighter, outdoor scenes), while the worst still look better than you're going to find anywhere else."

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The Ninth Season (Blu-ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Only time will tell if this was the show's last gasp, or just the beginning of a second wind."

The Hannibal Lecter Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The merely so-so transfers and the inexcusably lacking supplemental package give me severe reservations about suggesting an upgrade."

High Crimes (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "I've seen episodes of Melrose Place with more insight into the human condition."

Misery (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "One of the most iconic and genuinely terrifying King adaptations."

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles: The Complete Second Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's not that I had trouble following the increasingly labyrinthine story arc, it's that by around the mid-point of the season, I just didn't care anymore."

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-21

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "You just don't come away from this with any sense of fulfillment. It's more like a hangover, the lasting vestiges of a great night, what you can remember of it."

An American Werewolf In London (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Drink up this awesome movie in high-def."

Camille (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-18

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "Plays like George Romero's take on Even Cowgirls Get the Blues"

The Crusades: Crescent & The Cross (Blu-ray)

2009-09-18

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "It's amazing to see how little certain areas of the Middle East have changed over hundreds of years."

Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 2 (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "My guess is that you want to know whether upgrading to this set is worthwhile. The answer is an unequivocal, 'Yes! Yes! Yes!'"

Iron Monkey (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "There is a ridiculous amount of action in this movie and very little downtime."

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Kitano's movie may be an inventively constructed international film festival darling, but it's still very much a Zatoichi flick at heart."

Braveheart (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "The very definition of an epic."

Fire And Ice (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Completely and utterly awesome. It sweats bad-ass out of every single porous hole in its skin."

Hero (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A significant dearth of stakes and consequences. These dudes are bouncing off of a lake with their sword tips! Where's the tension? Answer: there is none."

Hot Fuzz (Blu-ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "The type of release that showcases what this format is all about."

The Legend Of Drunken Master (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "If you consider yourself even the slightest fan of kung fu cinema, you need to have this film in your collection in any format."

Lies And Illusions (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Has the distinct whiff of a piece of crap made by people who unhappily realize it is a piece of crap."

Silverado (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-14

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "As soggy as the brandished B-movies that led to the demise of the genre."

Sea Monsters: A Prehistoric 3D Adventure (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Adults with a general curiosity about paleontology will find the show fascinating. Children (especially young boys) with a thing for dinosaurs will go nuts over it."

Crash: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I felt I was watching an imitation that memorized the words and notes but was completely missing the rhythm."

Gladiator (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A prestigious film that truly deserved a magnificent transfer, and I'm disappointed it doesn't get that."

Easy Virtue (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is rowdy, bold, lively filmmaking."

Crank 2: High Voltage (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-08

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It has all of Crank's Adult Attention Deficit Disorder and none of its novel charm."

Fringe: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-08

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A twisted science fiction/forensics/crime/mystery/adventure/drama series built on a bafflingly rich concept that is more entertaining than it has a right to be."

The Office: Season Five (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-08

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Simply put, this is one of the best casts ever assembled for a comedy series."

The Quick And The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-08

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "You come to The Quick and the Dead more for Raimi's style and the stellar casting than the fact that it's a western."

Lie To Me: Season One (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-07

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Despite the intriguing premise and a great lead actor, the debut season of Lie to Me still has plenty of problems."

Smallville: The Complete Eighth Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-03

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The producers should have subtitled the season Always Listen to The Green Arrow, A-Holes!"

Heroes: Season 3 (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-01

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A severely underperforming series that may be on its last legs."

Supernatural: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-09-01

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Bringing angels into the mix and setting up a Revelation-inspired storyline was genius, pumping a staggering amount of new energy into the show and giving the writers tons more building blocks to play with."

Adventureland (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-31

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Alter your expectations and I'm confident you'll have good time."

Surveillance (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-31

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Stuffed with some brutal scenes and a decent dose of delicious dark humor."

Fighting (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-25

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Channing Tatum has the charisma of balsa wood."

The Informers (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-25

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Director Gregor Jordan (Ned Kelly) has made a picture that feels unlike anything I've ever seen, embracing the music, fashion, and attitude of the time rather than mocking it."

Sunshine Cleaning (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-25

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "A film that lives and dies with its performances."

Blue Thunder (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "The true embodiment of a man's movie."

Duplicity (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Fiendishly intelligent and well-crafted."

How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Hudson and McConaughey make such a charming couple, and play so well off each other, that pretty much anything is forgivable."

Jason Aldean: Wide Open Live And More! (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The best I can do for Jason Aldean is damn him with faint praise."

Rudo y Cursi (Blu-ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "It didn't exactly turn out to be what I expected, but I would be lying if I told you I didn't have a good time watching this film."

Starman (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Like all good speculative science fiction, Starman isn't so much concerned with strange happenings and beings from space as it is the intricacies of life as a human being."

State of Play (2009) (Blu-ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "High-end popcorn fare."

St. Elmo's Fire (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-24

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "More than some other '80s films with the same stars, St. Elmo's Fire shows the 'mature' sensibilities of dress and taste, which means in some ways it has aged less well."

See No Evil (2006) (Blu-ray)

2009-08-21

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "While there isn't a lot of good about See No Evil, it did exceed my expectations in one way -- not a single victim died from a Tombstone Piledriver, a chokeslam, or a flying clothesline, and that's more impressive than it ever should be."

About Last Night... (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A watered-down, smoothed-over, bastardized version of Mamet's gloriously profane and unnerving work."

Alien Trespass (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I can dig the concept, it's the execution that left me cold."

Donkey X (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A wanton act of bad taste."

Dexter: The Third Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A thematically dense, consistently rewarding batch of episodes that ranks as the finest of the series."

Hannah Montana: The Movie (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by Daniel Kelly
Quote: "In many ways the film is like a church sermon, filled with good advice and important messages but sadly boring as hell."

Kagemusha: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Kurosawa fans owe it to themselves to be versed in its magnificent visuals."

The Last House On The Left (2009) (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "A pointless, tiring remake of a beloved original."

The Last Starfighter (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A charming, sweet trifle of a movie whose simple story still resonates with dreams of bigger and better things to come."

Playtime: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-18

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "A fun and unique movie waiting to be discovered with fresh eyes."

Obsessed (2009) (Blu-ray)

2009-08-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I give credit to Beyonce for trying, but Obsessed may kill her acting career."

Replicant (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Seriously, what the heck is it with Jean-Claude Van Damme playing doubles?"

17 Again (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-17

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "The film has refreshing moments that caused even me to smile occasionally."

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 25th Anniversary Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's a decent little commemorative package for a franchise that, let's face it, has lost most of its pop cultural cachet."

Torchwood: Children Of Earth (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-17

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "This five episode, five hour mini-series delivers blow after blow, rocking the series to its core and challenging viewers with profound social commentary which may very well taint the way you view the modern world."

My Cousin Vinny (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-14

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A wonderfully funny and still fresh comedy."

The Omen (2006) (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-13

Reviewed by Daniel Kelly
Quote: "A better acted, more visually polished, and ultimately more visceral shot of horror escapism."

Jamiroquai: Live At Montreux 2003 (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-12

Reviewed by David Ryan
Quote: "A great introduction to one of the funkier bands ever to come out of England."

Chaos (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Statham fans expecting a beat'em up in the vein of The Transporter or Crank, this is not one of those movies."

The Class (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-11

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "A simply riveting drama."

Cutthroat Island (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-11

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Make no mistake, the script is where the trouble lies."

I Love You Man (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Without the benefit of a hundred or so jovial fellow theater-goers, the movie falters."

The Ninth Gate (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "What exactly is that gate leading to? If your guess is the same as mine, why would anyone desperately want to go there?"

Green Lantern: First Flight (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-10

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's like Star Wars with superheroes -- two great tastes that taste great together."

Labor Pains (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "If anything salvages the flatlining comedy it's the romance. I'm stunned I just wrote that, but it's true."

Miss March (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-10

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I was absolutely mesmerized by Miss March. It was so horrible, so tired, and so blasted unfunny I couldn't take my eyes off it."

The Mysteries Of Pittsburgh (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-10

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Can't quite capture the raw beauty of Chabon's prose."

This Is Spinal Tap (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-10

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Unimaginably perfect."

Prison Break: The Final Break (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-07

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I'm really and truly done with this series now, for real. I mean it."

Quincy Jones: The 75th Birthday Celebration (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Is there a more loved figure in the music industry than Quincy Jones?"

The Towering Inferno (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-06

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "After numerous television revisits and 35 years of computer F/X advances, The Towering Inferno plays like what it really is -- an overlong lesson in high rise firefighting."

Dragonball: Evolution (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "What a painful, moronic experience this is."

Mutant Chronicles (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Behold! The most violent movie ever based on a board game."

Race To Witch Mountain (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-04

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "I wouldn't be against seeing this film develop into a two or three-film franchise."

Sling Blade (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-04

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The characters are so engaging, the world of the film so immersive."

The Soloist (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The real reason to watch The Soloist is to see two actors at the top of their game."

The Waterboy (Blu-Ray)

2009-08-04

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A shameful and lazy Blu-ray release."

Bad Boy Bubby (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-31

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "Its shock value and experimental power has diminished with time."

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon / Curse Of The Golden Flower / House Of Flying Daggers (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-31

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "What exactly constitutes this pack as a 'trilogy' anyway? There's no narrative correlation between any of these films, except that they all have Mandarin dialogue."

The Inglorious Bastards (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-31

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's like the script was written by elementary school kids -- the most jaded, foul-mouthed, horny, and blood-thirsty elementary school kids ever to walk the earth."

12 Monkeys (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-31

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's very hard to know what to make of the video of this release. Certainly it is a marked improvement in detail to the DVD, but it's still overly soft, smeary, and damaged in some places."

The Black Crowes: Warpaint Live (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-29

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Would I recommend The Black Crowes: Warpaint Live to the uninitiated? Hell yes!"

A River Runs Through It (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-29

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "An understated masterpiece revolving around the pursuit of trout."

Battlestar Galactica: Season 4.5 (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is how much I loved the picture quality: I own the rest of the seasons on DVD and am now seriously considering taking out a second mortgage to pay for that mammoth complete series set on Blu."

Fast & Furious (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Loud frenetic car chases, a pounding soundtrack, some mealy-mouthed Alpha male bonding, and a refreshingly old-fashioned story of revenge."

Repulsion: Criterion Collection (Blu-ray)

2009-07-28

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I can't recall another film where a woman simply walking down the street seemed so fraught with danger, despite the lack of any real threat."

Doctor Who: Planet Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-27

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A simple, effective, and mildly enjoyable romp."

Shark Week: The Great Bites Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-24

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "This celebration of all things selachimorpha proposes to education, but really does little more than confirm frightened viewers of their already rampant aquaphobia."

The Great Buck Howard (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Malkovich's performance is strong enough to save the day."

Midnight Express (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-21

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "A good film, a powerful drama, but so hateful and sensationalized it's hard to understand why the filmmakers wanted to make it, or why audiences would ever want to own it on Blu-ray to watch again."

300: The Complete Experience (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-21

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Testosterone-fueled entertainment and a film school semester's worth of information about how technically complex crowd pleasers are made."

Watchmen: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-21

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "A visionary work by a director given the tag one film too early."

Bruce Almighty (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-20

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "There's certainly more to Bruce Almighty than just a goofy comedy."

The Universe: Complete Season Two (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-18

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "Nothing more than well done fact-based documentary style talking head material, with some clever CG accents to keep the kiddies awake."

Circle Of Iron (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Where else are you going to see a Beastmaster look-alike, David Carradine in a monkey suit, and Eli Wallach in a pot trying to boil off his penis?"

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "About as generic and unimaginative as they come."

The Unborn (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Yes, according to this flick, the root of all evil is a one-time fetus named Jumby."

Echelon Conspiracy (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-16

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It thinks it has an A-level script, A-level acting, and A-level action, but it all falls just a bit short."

Fracture (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-16

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The perfect murder rarely involves a sniper, and very few people hang around after the deed is done. How much more interesting would it be, if the murderer not only hung around after his crime, but confessed as soon as the police showed up?"

Explicit Ills (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-15

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "While I can't fault writer/director Mark Webber for his influences, if I wanted to see Requiem, I'd just watch that instead."

The Edge Of Love (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A dull and irrelevant outing."

For All Mankind: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is a film that makes my heart soar."

The Haunting In Connecticut (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-14

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The scares are fine for what they are, but the film drags too much to make them effective."

Mad Men: Season Two (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-14

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "The series isn't satisfied to expose the lie of American mid-century perfection and seems hell-bent to prove everyone who lived back then was selfish, callous, and dang-near despicable."

Burn Notice: Season Two (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Allow me to apologize for underestimating how cool and entertaining this series is."

12 Rounds (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "WWE Studios is onto something. Keep it coming boys!"

Children Of The Corn (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-10

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "This is no perfunctory Blu-ray release. There was real thought and effort put into upgrading the movie for its 25th anniversary."

Street Fighter: The Legend Of Chun-Li (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Please God, make it stop."

John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and Friends: 70th Birthday Concert (Blu-ray)

2009-07-09

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "Don't come looking for Mayall and company to deliver a bunch of radio friendly tunes. This is not a hit parade, but a genre lover's paradise."

Ted Nugent: Motor City Mayhem (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-09

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Ted Nugent may be guilty of many things, but he still does rock."

Grumpy Old Men (Blu-ray)

2009-07-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "These characters are not realistic human beings, but rather a group of goofy caricatures designed to inspire cheap titters among easily amused moviegoers."

The Deep (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-07

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The Deep is too plot-heavy to be a character study; as an adventure tale, it feels like it will never end."

Knowing (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-07

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "For nearly 90 minutes, we watch as Nicholas Cage quasi-emotes through a series of setpiece disasters so stunning we question the cruel imagination that dreamt them up."

Push (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-07

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It's not the worst way to spend a couple of hours."

Fired Up (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-06

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I came out of the film with a grudging respect. Yes, it had all the loving shots of nubile young women I'd expected, but it also had a surprisingly gentle heart and a good message."

The Pink Panther 2 (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-06

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Its overall effect is less inspired comedy than innocuous silliness."

Spaceballs (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-06

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "A cute film with a good chuckle now and then, one that hasn't held up superbly well over time."

Waltz With Bashir (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-06

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "A hard-hitting, difficult piece of cinema that attempts to give a glimpse into the horrors of war."

Night Train (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-03

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "Night Train is a good example of a film whose writer has lofty ambitions, but not the ability to pull them off."

Striking Distance (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-03

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The movie would be a delightfully convoluted mystery, if it wasn't fundamentally undermined by a third act plot twist any observant viewer would spot in the flick's first reel, a stilted climax, and a weak villain."

B.B. King: Live At Montreux 1993 (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's a stellar 99 minute set of music that focuses on well-known hits from the earlier portion of King's career."

Rockers (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-02

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Those weaned on the more radio-friendly reggae of Bob Marley (or more distantly, covers of his work by the likes of Eric Clapton) may find Rockers a little hard to swallow, as the jams can be hard-hitting and lengthy. However, for fans of the 'golden era' of reggae, this is a serious goldmine."

The Diary Of Anne Frank (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-01

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Brand me a Philistine, but wow is this movie long. Like old-school long, the kind of epic-length feature that tests the bladder resilience of camels."

Gary Moore And Friends: One Night In Dublin (Blu-Ray)

2009-07-01

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "This is a sensational concert, the mix of material perfectly balanced between extended slow burn guitar workouts and seismic metal stomp."

Do The Right Thing (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-30

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "If you only have one Spike Lee film in your collection, this edition deserves to be it."

No Way Back (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I'm not saying there aren't die-hard No Way Back fans at large somewhere, foaming at the kisser to scope out their prized mid-'90s action saga in the glory of high-definition. What I am saying is, at most, there has to be like four of them, including the director's mom."

True Blood: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's obvious the creators have thought this world through. We have fictional products (TruBlood), new slang (fangbanger -- one who has sex with vampires), and even a vampire rights organization. The level of detail is impressive and makes me think the series could go the distance."

Glory (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Director Edward Zwick (The Last Samurai) makes beautifully -- if conventionally -- photographed, sincere, story driven films that often take on an epic feel despite less-than-epic running times, and Glory is among his best work."

The Greatest Game Ever Played (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is a charming little movie which barely overcomes its biggest handicap: it's about golf."

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Fans of the increasingly popular Jonas Brothers will undoubtedly be thrilled to watch this disc, regardless of the disappointing transfer and supplements."

Lost: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "More than anything, the first season of Lost feels like a massive prologue."

Lost: The Complete Second Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While this season does seemingly answer a couple of minor things, most of the big questions remain a mystery."

Miracle (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It absolutely belongs in the same conversation as Hoosiers or Rudy, and receives honorary membership in the Pantheon of Movies That Make Grown Men Cry."

24: Season 7 (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-26

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "This Blu-ray set is a no-brainer for HD-capable fans of the show."

Home (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-25

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Yann Arthus-Bertrand is an expert in the field, and the shots he captured for this documentary are among the most beautiful I've seen of Earth on the small screen. Wait, let me rephrase that: this footage is actually the most astonishing I've ever seen."

Weeds: Season Four (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-25

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "It's sexy and crazy, takes risks, delivers some good laughs, and always has a solid surprise in store for the audience."

Two Lovers (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A tremendous drama that transcends the media baggage attached to it."

The Code (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The best I can say for The Code is that it never becomes truly unwatchable."

Confessions Of A Shopaholic (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-23

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Although there's pleasure in the journey, the laughs don't come thick or fast enough to tempt anyone who isn't already willing to enjoy a romantic comedy."

Dragon Hunters (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-23

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Dragon Hunters is a fantastically animated film wrapped around a rather tired quest story."

Inkheart (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-23

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The attention to detail keeps believability (including a rather wonderful twister from The Wizard of Oz used as a distraction) very strong without sacrificing the fantastic aspects of the story."

Last Year At Marienbad: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A fascinating, memorable, maddening avant-garde film that deserves to be seen."

Friday The 13th (2009) (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-22

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The original Friday the 13th is a total nostalgia movie for me, and I just don't see anyone looking back fondly on Friday the 13th: Killer Cut."

Generation Kill (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-22

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "The series brilliantly illuminates many of the horrors of war, both specific and eternal."

Predator 2 (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I will be so bold -- risking the e-vitriol of really bored Schwarzenegger fans -- as to proclaim that not only is Predator 2 not bad, it can actually hang with its predecessor."

The Siege (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-22

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Wright clearly has an agenda to push in writing the film and -- no matter how sympathetic you are to his message -- the drama suffers for his lack of subtlety."

Morning Light (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-18

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Quite the intriguing experience, as long as you're willing to ignore the filmmakers' attempts to turn this into a reality television program."

Time Warp: Season One (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-18

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "The show itself suffers from a horrible narrator, a clumsy format, and poor editing, but it's hard to deny the aesthetic beauty of watching high-speed footage in glorious high definition."

Air Force One (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-17

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Time has been kind to this film and I am here to happily reminisce about one pretty badass piece of terrorists-gone-wild movie mayhem."

Driven To Kill (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-17

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Our leading man is too old for this shit."

John Adams (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While I'm not sure this Blu-ray release is quite strong enough to warrant an upgrade, John Adams is a superb miniseries that deserves to be seen."

Dr. Strangelove (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-16

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "I honestly can't think of any negative or detracting factor of any significance in this movie. It's just that good, and so is this disc!"

Friday The 13th Part 2 (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-16

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "While this is hardly an example of great cinema, it's about as good as you could expect a horror sequel from the 1980s to be."

Friday The 13th Part 3 3-D (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is an incredibly lame entry into a horror franchise I've always found particularly tedious."

The Seventh Seal: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A must-own release that stands as one of the strongest discs I've had the pleasure of reviewing."

Defiance (2008) (Blu-ray)

2009-06-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Alas, history didn't allow director Ed Zwick to indulge his creativity in drumming up awesome ways to kill fascists with tree trunks."

Direct Contact (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Sets the modern-day record for Most Boring Car Chases including a snoozer involving a farm truck moving about eight miles per hour."

Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade Of Cartoon Comedy (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-12

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Run. Run in the opposite direction. Run to your chosen chapel, church, cathedral, synagogue, or whatever, and pray. Pray for humanity. This disc is the anti-Christ."

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Arguably the greatest and most influential revisionist western ever made."

Gran Torino (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If Unforgiven was a final statement on The Man with No Name, then Gran Torino is a final statement on Dirty Harry."

Indecent Proposal (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-09

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "The melodrama goes over the top on a few occasions, and the ending undercuts the Diana's strength, making her seem less independent than she has seemed throughout the rest of the picture. Still, it's a well-crafted tale that does what it sets out to: namely provide a solid two hours of entertainment."

The International (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-09

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "Perhaps the greatest travesty of the movie is the complete misuse of Clive Owen."

Diana Krall: Live In Rio (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-06

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "The very definition of smoky and sultry, Diana Krall's voice can best be described as velvety and rich, quiet but quite powerful."

Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This movie was about as entertaining to me as a stomach pump."

Elsewhere (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "What could have been a rewarding examination of the potential terror looming for unsuspecting and too-trusting teens trolling Facebook and MySpace, eventually degenerates into a standard-issue direct-to-DVD chiller."

Fargo (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-05

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "One part unflinching crime epic, one part black comedy, Fargo is gripping entertainment; one of the finest and most important movies of the 1990s, and arguably the summit of the Coen brothers' impressive career thus far."

Spy Game (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-05

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "An overlooked gem that remains thoroughly entertaining, thanks to a sharp, twisting narrative and two great leads."

Big (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-04

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's a formula film, but when the formula is this well-executed, it's hard to complain."

He's Just Not That Into You (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-04

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though far from reaching the banal blandness of most modern romantic comedies, He's Just Not That Into You is ultimately a dishonest disappointment."

There's Something About Mary (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Unquestionably the funniest thing the Farrellys ever put out (though Kingpin is close), There's Something About Mary has preserved its hilarity, even more than a decade later."

Spring Breakdown (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Almost every DVD/Blu-ray case that chooses to offer such an image on the cover turns out to be a load of humorless idiocy."

Valkyrie (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-03

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A terrific movie and a top-notch Blu-ray add up to a must-have title."

Baby On Board (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-02

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's like Knocked Up minus the keenly observed characters and inspired laughs."

Fletch (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-02

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "This Blu-ray edition of Fletch is a minor disappointment because of the absence of any HD-exclusive content."

Nature's Most Amazing Events (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-02

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "This series doesn't have the epic scope of Planet Earth, which used a specific environment or climate as the theme for each episode, but by depicting the full cycle of each unique seasonal spectacle Nature's Most Amazing Events feels more educational than its predecessor."

Revolutionary Road (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-02

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Crafted with unrelenting precision, every element of Revolutionary Road is designed to accomplish a specific goal, and it's really quite beautiful to behold."

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-01

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "My gut tells me Benjamin Button is a great film from a great filmmaker, but it's entirely possible that time will prove it to be a bit overdone."

Falling Down (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The film represents a high point for several people involved, not least of which is director Joel Schumacher."

Fatal Attraction (Blu-Ray)

2009-06-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Easily ranks as one of the most overrated Best Picture nominees I have ever seen."

Fast Company (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "For fans of all stripes, Fast Company has never looked better."

Inside Man (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-29

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It's not just the masterful plotting that thrills me here; it's also some great acting."

Licence To Kill (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Timothy Dalton is James Bond. If you have any issue with that, he will destroy you."

Cinderella Man (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Ron Howard's 1930s boxing opus gets the Blu treatment. The horrors and famine of the Great Depression have never looked better."

Major League (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-28

Reviewed by David Ryan
Quote: "You're just not a real baseball fan if you don't have a copy of Major League somewhere in your dwelling."

Return To Forever Returns (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-28

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "This is music for people who like to see musicians actually 'playing,' to visually understand that compelling sound doesn't always come from a computer chip."

Bleak House (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-27

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Adaptations, especially of the sprawling nineteenth century novels, are all about choices, and one thing you can't fault Bleak House for is boring choices."

S. Darko (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-27

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Diehard fans of all things Darko may find value in taking a machete to the thick bramble of this storyline. If that blows your skirt up, far be it for me to deny you that exquisite experience."

Children Of Men (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "This is the kind of sci-fi I can get behind."

Field Of Dreams (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This film may well be the best movie about baseball ever made, but this Blu-ray disc doesn't offer quite enough to warrant an upgrade."

New In Town (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "There are a few real laughs in New in Town and it's certainly good-natured, but it ultimately feels like a situation in search of a plot."

Powder Blue (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Despite some occasional scenery chewing from Whitaker and Biel, Powder Blue proves to be a solid, well-executed examination of the imperfect lives of imperfect people."

Seabiscuit (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A pleasing bit of nostalgia receives a killer transfer that should seal the deal for those contemplating an upgrade."

The Sky Crawlers (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-26

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Many would describe the film as needlessly melancholy and confusing -- and they would be right. The Sky Crawlers is an undeniably fascinating work all the same."

Changing Lanes (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-20

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "As a sleeper that suddenly broke out to become one of 2002's best films, Changing Lanes deserves a look from those who've forgotten it existed."

Eden Log (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "You know how this thing plays out? Like a survival horror video game."

Paycheck (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-20

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "So where did it all fall apart? Where did the clear cut planning and preparation turn into cinematic turds the size of elephant droppings?"

A Bug's Life (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Since it dates back to 1998, I thought it might not have the same wow factor as more recent Pixar productions. Boy was I wrong."

Enemy At The Gates (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Enemy at the Gates could have been a remarkable film, were it not for the ridiculous love triangle that offers a good half-hour of padding."

The Machinist (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Although his performance -- weight loss included -- is laudable, many will question if The Machinst is a film worth that much suffering."

My Bloody Valentine 3D (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "Nowhere does Real 3D excel better than in the gore-drenched delight My Bloody Valentine."

Paul Blart: Mall Cop (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Daniel Kelly
Quote: "Consider Paul Blart the Italian Stallion of Mall Cops, a likeable lug with only his determination and audacity to see him through."

Terminator 2: Judgment Day: Skynet Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "With three cuts of the film and a boatload of supplements, this Skynet Edition is worth the cost of upgrading from the previous Blu-ray or any of the DVDs."

Three Days Of The Condor (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Given the middling quality of this Blu-ray transfer, as well as the dearth of supplements, those who wish to add the movie to their collections are probably wise to save a few bucks and pick up the DVD instead."

Batman: 20th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Burton, Keaton, and company set the world on fire and no matter how it compares to the current, much-adored film treatments of Batman, give credit where it's due: It was this movie that gave Bats his groove back."

The Da Vinci Code (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Thankfully, most of the flaws of the novel didn't make it to the big screen version, more out of inability than any intentional revision."

Dexter: The Second Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "While its long-term worth is still in question, Dexter is as good as cable dramas get: dark, twisted, sexy, and unsettling. It dances that fine line between madness and brilliance, anthromorphizing nonexistent emotions in a sociopath serial killer for audience sympathy."

Halford: Resurrection World Tour / Live At Rock In Rio III (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Halford's band has the skill and the song choices are pretty cool, but Rob is the most boring front man in existence."

Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A satisfactory blend of stellar transfers and new supplements."

Taken (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is my kind of movie: relentless, violent, engaging, and uncompromising."

Underworld Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "With all the problems I have with the films, the quality of the discs, and dearth of any fresh material, I simply can't recommend this set for purchase."

Wayne's World 2 (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Years removed from watching both films, Wayne's World 2 stacks up far better."

Wayne's World (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "What was once new and semi-cool is now aged and crusty. Fair or not, Wayne's World suffers this affliction."

Without A Paddle (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-18

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Despite the rather trite setup, the obvious conclusion, and the tired comedy, I enjoyed Without a Paddle quite a bit more than I expected to."

Passengers (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Try not to look too terribly hard at the packaging of this film, it gives much too much away. I'm just telling you upfront, so...now you're looking, aren't you?"

Black Sheep (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-13

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I never understood what made Chris Farley funny. Most of the characters I saw him play were dim-witted fat guys, and I fail to the appeal."

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: The First Season (Blu-ray)

2009-05-13

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "For longtime fans who already own this season on DVD, it's time to double dip. This is not something I generally recommend, but this show looks so good I can't even imagine watching these episodes in standard def again."

The Grudge (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-12

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "For fans of the film, upgrading to the BD is a prime way to consolidate the two previous DVD releases into one disc."

Hotel For Dogs (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-11

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "A slave to the traditional plot progression of the generic family film, accompanied by messages delivered with such a heavy hand that you need a forklift to get them off after they beat you over the head."

Last Chance Harvey (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-11

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The most depressing first act I've ever seen in a comedy that wasn't pitch-black from start to finish."

The Magic Of Flight (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Here we have another documentary plucked from the IMAX vaults that runs a smidge south of 40 minutes, but looks real pretty and learns you a bit."

Saturday Night Fever (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's definitely a product of its time but, oh, what a lively and entertaining product it is."

Amazon (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "There are dolphins in the Amazon?!"

Journey Into Amazing Caves (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-09

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It may only run 40 minutes, have its story quirks, and a few technical flaws, but Journey Into Amazing Caves is a fun and fascinating film on a quality Blu-ray release."

Bride Wars (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-08

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway star in an affront to God and all that is holy."

The Arrival (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-06

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The Arrival isn't a terrible movie, but it plays more like a relic of the past than a classic sci-fi thriller."

Star Trek: The Original Series: Season 1 (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-06

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "This is a top-notch release that will rank high in the "Best of the Year" lists."

Blu Sea Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you have kids in your household, this set is worth a look. They'll find these films engaging and educational."

Frost/Nixon (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-04

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Universal's Blu-ray treatment of Frost/Nixon is a fantastic look at the 'Ugly decade' with a nice lick of 21st century Hollywood gloss."

Notorious (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Sadly, whether you're a fan of his rhymes or not, Big Poppa deserved better than this paint-by-numbers afternoon-special biopic."

The Wrestler (Blu-ray)

2009-05-04

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "A tour de force taken down a few notches by a desire to be realistic, not ridiculous."

The Uninvited (Blu-Ray)

2009-05-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is a tense, involving little horror/thriller that never cheats and doesn't insult the intelligence of the viewer."

It Could Happen To You (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's not a horrible film, but why can't I think of anything positive to say about it?"

The Last Word (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-29

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Normally, this kind of generic story structure is perfect fodder for a negative review. In this case, though, so many things work well it doesn't matter that we've seen the story before."

In The Realm Of The Senses: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-28

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Not only does the film completely shatter every sexual taboo in Japan about sexuality in cinema, it flaunts its debauchery, pushing the envelope farther than any film had ever tried in the past."

The Reader (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-28

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "The Reader is a powerful, provocative film experience I highly recommend."

What Doesn't Kill You (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-28

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "If it wasn't for the flawed ending, this could've been a real classic."

Splinter (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-24

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Splinter achieves exactly what it sets out to do: provide a fast-paced creature feature full of tension and violence."

Styx And The Contemporary Youth Orchestra: One With Everything (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-23

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The disc offers a whole heap of the famed progressive rock band's classic material, well performed and professionally shot, recorded, and mixed. Given Blu-ray's superior picture and sound, it's the preferred way to catch this concert video."

The Last Kiss (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-22

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "The Blu-ray isn't impressive enough to warrant an automatic upgrade, but it's a good enough transfer to make it the release of choice."

Roxanne (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-22

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Blu-ray doesn't offer much of anything new in the supplemental department, but it probably warrants an upgrade from the none-too-impressive 2002 release."

Sin City (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-21

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "This Blu-ray is near-perfect, though an unnecessary upgrade for those who already own the near-perfect 2-disc DVD edition."

The Wages Of Fear: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Criterion has always done a fine job when it comes to providing quality transfers, and this Blu-ray predictably improves on a DVD transfer that was quite strong to begin with."

Gigi (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-20

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Gigi is a beloved classic to many film lovers and, with a few reservations, this remastering for Blu-ray should please most of them."

Marley & Me (Blu-ray)

2009-04-20

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The resulting film stands as a unique piece that is not purely comedy, romance, or family film, but a delightful hybrid of several genres."

The Spirit (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-20

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The Spirit may be beyond the grave and beyond the law, but it is often beyond comprehension."

The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008) (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-17

Reviewed by Eric Profancik
Quote: "It simply passes an hour and a half of time. Not bad, not great, but humbled by its roots."

The Matrix: 10th Anniversary (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "With picture and sound exponentially better than the old DVD and enough extras to keep cyberpunk aficionados busy for days, this is the definitive release of a modern scifi-action classic."

8 Mile (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-14

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "8 Mile is decent no matter how you slice it, and 8 Mile (Blu-Ray) is a solidly impressive Blu-Ray presentation to boot."

The Thirteenth Floor (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-14

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Sony's treatment of The Thirteenth Floor on Blu-ray isn't what could be considered exemplary, though I can hardly fault them for it considering the pedigree of the film itself. Quite frankly, I'm amazed it's getting a Blu-ray release at all."

An American In Paris (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Whether you enjoy the film or not, it's hard to argue with the merits of this Blu-ray disc."

Bedtime Stories (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "You may quickly grow bored of Adam Sandler making faces and battling an interstellar booger monster, but that sure sounds like the ingredients for giggling rugrats, huh? "

JCVD (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Whether or not you're a fan of Jean-Claude Van Damme, this is an impressive film that deserves serious attention."

Mean Girls (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "This is the first Blu-ray disk I've seen where the image didn't really impress me."

Slumdog Millionaire (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Bill Gibron
Quote: "As the first Best Picture winner to go directly from accolades to the new digital technology in less than a month, Slumdog Millionaire deserves your attention. Not only for what it stands for, film wise, but for how the Blu-ray format can recapture an actual experience."

South Pacific (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "This is a huge upgrade. I haven't seen any film of this age look so pristine."

Strange Wilderness (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-13

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "No one likes this movie! Why are you even reading this?"

The World's Biggest And Baddest Bugs (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-09

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "Fans of the 'Bugman' might enjoy his showcasing of these formidable creatures, but it's disappointing that the headliners are treated like background players."

Not Easily Broken (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-08

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "A simple, warm, romantic, and life-affirming film, and it does what it sets out to do -- get all sticky and sweet on your hands."

The Robe (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-08

Reviewed by Steve Power
Quote: "Fox's Blu-ray treatment is top drawer, and well worth a purchase for fans of this particular era of filmmaking."

Doubt (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-07

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "While it is engaging to watch Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman face off and overtly flex their acting muscles, with strong support from Amy Adams and Viola Davis, the film's story is far less satisfying."

No Country For Old Men: 2-Disc Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-07

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you only want the film and an awesome transfer, you're fine sticking with the original release. If you're a bonus feature junkie like me, there's more than enough here to make an upgrade worthwhile."

Yes Man (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-07

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "If you're just looking for a few laughs, a semi-awkward love story, and a superficial life-affirming message, you can stop looking right now."

Arctic Tale (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-06

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Although I enjoyed most of the fantastic footage of Arctic Tale, I was mostly annoyed by the narration and actually expected a little more variation in the footage of animals and nature."

The Tale Of Despereaux (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-06

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Despite its flawed story structure, The Tale of Despereaux looks flawless on Blu-ray."

Ghosts Of Mars (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-03

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Where the "celebrated director of his time" was once able to inspire shining performances and results out of the most raw materials, now he seems a bit tired and uninspired, passing along the funk to his cast and crew (and, ultimately, the audience)."

Never Say Never Again (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It might not be a knockout, but it's sure worth an upgrade from the weak original DVD release."

The Last Metro (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-02

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "While not as well known as some of Truffaut's other works, The Last Metro deserves a place in the collection of anyone interested in world cinema, and this Blu-ray edition is unquestionably the best way to see it."

Paul Rodgers: Live In Glasgow (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The excellent sound will probably be enough to make fans who all ready own the DVD consider an upgrade."

Pride And Prejudice (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Ordinarily such a weak hi-def transfer would prevent me from recommending an upgrade, but when one considers the horrendous DVD transfer fans have had to deal with up to this point, this set shines in comparison."

The Princess Bride (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you're one of the many folks who love the film, you know you want to own it in hi-def. For more casual admirers such as myself, I'm not sure this Blu-ray disc offers quite enough to make it worth an upgrade."

The Beauty Of Snakes (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Basically, snakes kill other animals. So, you lucky kids get to watch as a wide variety of snakes hunt down and destroy mice, worms, and ducks."

The Silence Of The Lambs (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-01

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "While this Blu-dip may sound like nothing more than a glossier release of the Collector's Edition, boasting the same extras, you'd be surprised."

Two Evil Eyes (Blu-Ray)

2009-04-01

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Two Evil Eyes looks smashing in 1080p Blu-Ray, especially considering its relative obscurity, budget, and age."

The Chronicles Of Riddick (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-30

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A near perfect video transfer that does wonders for the CG effects work, as well as a few HD-exclusive extras, make this Blu-ray a worthy upgrade for die-hard fans."

Jeff Beck: Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott's (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-30

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Great image, great sound, great concert, and great supplements. This one easily earns a recommendation."

Pitch Black (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-30

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Riddick is back in hi-def and the a/v presentation doesn't disappoint. But as extra features go, Universal should be ashamed."

Universal Soldier: The Return (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Universal Soldier: The Return is third-rate, sci-fi action rubbish and an under-performing Blu-ray does nothing to improve its standing."

The Venture Bros. Season Three (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A great season for a terrific show scores a solid Blu-ray release. And can I just mention the cover art is yet again wicked pisser?"

The One (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-27

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "My fondness for this chopsocky sci-fi endeavor has dipped, but the Blu-ray looks and sounds great."

Quantum Of Solace (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-27

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "There is no fat to trim here. No unnecessary exposition. No self-indulgent romance. This is the leanest, meanest Bond to date."

Quo Vadis (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-27

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "While the film can't quite balance the heroic and the personal, fans of Peter Ustinov and Deborah Kerr should almost certainly watch for these performances."

Africa's Elephant Kingdom (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-25

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I've been watching several of these hi-def IMAX films lately, and I have to say, Africa's Elephant Kingdom is one of the less impressive outings."

Seven Pounds (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-25

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The less you know about Seven Pounds, the better."

The 400 Blows: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-24

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "If you don't already have this movie in your collection, The 400 Blows is a must-have Blu-ray."

The Fast And The Furious Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you're a fan of the franchise, this box set provides just enough incentive to warrant an upgrade from the original DVD releases. If you all ready own the HD-DVD discs, I'd recommend sticking with those."

The Kite Runner (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-24

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Storytelling in its purest form, unadulterated, unadorned, and powerful."

A Mighty Heart (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-24

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "An impressive emotional experience captured on film, with great performances from all involved. At the same time, I'm not sure I'd recommend this as a DVD upgrade."

Things We Lost In The Fire (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-24

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "For real fans of the film, it's a worthwhile upgrade from DVD, for the clarity and detail of the transfer. For more jaded viewers, however, I recommend a pass."

Let The Right One In (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-20

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "In short, it's the best vampire movie I've seen."

Bolt (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Disney proves once again they do Blu better than anyone else in the business."

Cadillac Records (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-19

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "A prime example of more is less, in which writer/director Darnell Martin tried to shoehorn decades of rock history into a single film, failing to do justice to her subjects or their music."

Watchmen: Tales Of The Black Freighter & Under The Hood (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I thoroughly enjoyed Under the Hood, but I say that as someone who has both read the book and seen the movie. It may seem a bit dull or confusing to those who are completely unfamiliar with either (though I'm not sure why that sort of person would buy this disc anyway)."

Ronin (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-18

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "This is a double-dip death sentence; a serious waste of Blu-ray space."

Sex Drive (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-18

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Not the cleverest or most hilarious flick, but its fast-paced plot and a series of funny scenes make it an enjoyable romp that races through its 109-minute running time without descending into boredom."

Australia (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-16

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Australia may be easy on the eyes, but it's difficult on the rest of the faculties."

Futurama: Into The Wild Green Yonder (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-16

Reviewed by William Lee
Quote: "If this is the final chapter of Futurama, it's a satisfying one, even if leaves a few things to be desired."

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-11

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Although I don't think it will oust Dazed and Confused from the top of the pile, the flick offers excellent performances and effervescent charm."

Punisher: War Zone (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Seriously, I haven't seen horror movies blow out the amount of bodily trauma this thing does."

Vanishing Point (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "It's heavy, man...and also a whole lot of fun, if you dig American muscle cars and naked chicks on motorcycles."

Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "With transfers that are noticeably superior to previous DVD releases but far from reference quality, and a metric ton of recycled extras but not a single HD exclusive, the cost of upgrading to the Blu-ray edition of Batman: The Motion Picture Anthology is too steep for anyone but the most hardcore of Dark Knight devotees."

Pinocchio (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "After the extraordinarily high standard Disney set with their hi-def release of Sleeping Beauty, I was expecting a lot from Pinocchio. I wasn't disappointed."

Primal Fear (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you already own the special edition DVD, I'm not sure I can recommend an upgrade to this Blu-ray disc."

Role Models (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The technical treatment is well-executed, the extras are interesting and inventive, and the movie is hilarious. Role Models is a Blu-ray others can look up to."

South Park: The Complete Twelfth Season (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I must admit I was skeptical of South Park on Blu-ray, since the show's animation technique isn't exactly Pixar-like in quality. The DVDs have always looked fine, but I was totally impressed with the hi-def presentation."

Transporter 3 (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Unfortunately, director Olivier Megaton directs these scenes just like you'd expect someone named Olivier Megaton would."

Beverly Hills Chihuahua (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie simply isn't awful. It's just typical. If you're going to go for it, you might as well go for the Blu-ray disc, which offers more extras and a very strong transfer."

Soul Men (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-05

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "It's nice to see the complete package here with the improved image, making this the easy choice over the DVD version."

In The Electric Mist (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-03

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "You should probably just go read the book. I hear it's great. If you have to watch it, you may as well watch the Blu-Ray, as it looks prettier."

I've Loved You So Long (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-03

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "While the plot of I've Loved You So Long may be straightforward to the point of sounding dull, its story enthralls thanks to magnetic performances from Kristin Scott Thomas and Elsa Zylberstein."

Watchmen: The Complete Motion Comic (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-03

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Those looking for a Watchmen primer to prepare for the feature film, who prefer not to indulge the graphic novel, will find this a wonderful alternative. It's still a near six hour investment of your time, but provides a wealth of detail on these characters, their lives, and their present circumstances, much of which is sure to be left out of or reinterpreted by Snyder's live-action adaptation."

Wonder Woman (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Marvel may be dominating in the cinematic world (at least they were up until The Dark Knight), but DC is standing tall as the unquestionable leader in the direct-to-DVD animation market."

Amadeus (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-02

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "For fans of Amadeus, the Blu-ray release is a mixed blessing. It's tough to overlook the lack of the original theatrical cut which introduced the film to most of us."

The Boondock Saints (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-02

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The Boondock Saints is a movie dear to my heart, so it saddens me when I can't really recommend this disc to most fans."

The French Connection (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-02

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The quality of this Blu-ray presentation towers above any previous home video incarnation and, according to Friedkin, it's better than the original theatrical prints, too."

The French Connection II (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-02

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "It's far from a debacle, but isn't likely to make much of an impression on anyone familiar with contemporary police procedurals. Fox doesn't do the Blu-ray any favors either, with a transfer that would be perfunctory even for a DVD."

The Passion Of The Christ (Blu-Ray)

2009-03-02

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "If you don't already own the film and are considering it, the Blu-ray version is a real treasure on all fronts. If you already have the 'Definitive Edition' on standard DVD, given the identical content aside from the HD feature, it's more difficult to see the value in the upgrade."

Grand Canyon Adventure: River At Risk (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Most of these hi-def IMAX films have been blessed with superb transfers, and this one is no exception."

Hurricane On The Bayou (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Hurricane on the Bayou may not be as spectacular as some of the other recent IMAX efforts, but it's easily one of the most touching."

Super Speedway (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "We're given the opportunity to experience some Indy races firsthand, and it's absolutely thrilling."

Gandhi (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-25

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The real treasures on this release lie in the breadth and depth of the supplementary content."

Kramer Vs. Kramer (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-25

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Those who already own the 2001 DVD will likely not find any real reason to upgrade to high def."

The Bird With The Crystal Plumage (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-24

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "The Bird with the Crystal Plumage holds up better after nearly forty years than most whodunits. The film is highly recommended, even if the Blu-ray presentation isn't the most dramatic upgrade in town."

What Just Happened (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is the rare Hollywood satire that takes the side of the people in power."

Igor (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-23

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Igor has a lot of heart, which wins it some points, but not enough to make it an easy recommendation."

Sideways (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-23

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Compared to other Fox Blu-ray releases I've recently reviewed, this is probably the weakest."

Little Miss Sunshine (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-18

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "If there's a more brilliant, on-the-money critique of those creepy-as-hell child beauty pageants, I haven't seen it. Way to tell it like it is, Olive!"

Napoleon Dynamite (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-18

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "A great transfer and a great collection of extras."

Body Of Lies (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "This is definitely a thriller for political junkies, not action fans."

Changeling (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "It's not always an easy film to watch, but it is tasteful without fail, deftly avoiding exploitation for the sake of drama."

High School Musical (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "This is the first time the film has been seen in its original 1.78:1 widescreen aspect ratio. Broadcast in full frame and released to DVD in the same format, we now get the full scope of the picture as intended. That alone may be enough to second hand your DVD copy to a non-HD family member and upgrade."

High School Musical 3: Senior Year (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "History is littered with musicals that failed miserably, and while High School Musical isn't likely to meet that fate, it never truly lived up to its potential."

The Midnight Meat Train (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Could have been a gorehound's dream. Instead, an excess of muddled story and CGI keep the film from being particularly scary or even interesting."

Quarantine (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-17

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "It is worth watching once, both on its own merits and as a study on how to Americanize a foreign horror film (or maybe how not to)."

Drumline (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-16

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "This one just doesn't reach the level of perfection of most Blu-ray discs I've reviewed."

A History Of Violence (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The lack of new extras is a slight disappointment, but the transfer is strong and the film itself is brilliant."

The Cure: Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-13

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "After sitting through the set, I found myself not wanting to listen to The Cure any more, but instead go do something more cheerful, like hang out in a cemetery or a funeral home."

The Rock Collection (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-13

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The A/V presentations of the movies are so far superior to their DVD counterparts that fans of all things Dwayne Johnson shouldn't hesitate to upgrade."

Saw V (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-13

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "The fun of Saw is gone, and it's time to end this series for good."

My Name Is Bruce (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-12

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Well made and genuinely funny, My Name Is Bruce is a must-see for Campbell's legion of nerdy fans (among whom I count myself)."

Office Space (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Should you invest in the Blu-ray upgrade? The short answer is...Yes, if you're looking for a fine technical improvement; Probably not, if it's compelling bonus features you're after."

Ping Pong Playa (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-12

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Is it okay that Ping Pong Playa is a film that tries to break stereotypes while it keeps propagating them?"

Pretty Woman (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-12

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "If you don't already have it in your collection, this is well worth the purchase price for the fine video transfer. If you've already got it, this is the best it's ever looked, so it'll probably be worth the upgrade."

The Secret Life Of Bees (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A thoughtful and touching story featuring superb performances gets a great hi-def release."

Capote / In Cold Blood (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Up until recently, I had been a really big fan of the other film included in this set, In Cold Blood. Unfortunately, the effect of seeing the film directly after Capote was not a good one."

Donnie Darko (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This Blu-ray release has thankfully included both the theatrical version and the director's cut, allowing viewers to compare and contrast the two, because both are worth seeing."

Frozen River (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A beautiful little gem of a movie, easily one of the stronger films of 2008."

Miracle At St. Anna (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "There is a cohesive plot somewhere in this film, but it's buried somewhere amidst two-and-a-half hours of war melodrama and overbearing social commentary."

Nights In Rodanthe (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Richard Gere and Diane Lane are talented people, and it's always nice when grown-ups get an opportunity to star in a romance."

Street Fighter (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie's a noisy, corny mess, but it looks and sounds great on Blu-ray!"

W. (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-10

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The only people likely to leave satisfied are film fans who could care less about Bush but want to see some of the best actors in the business at the top of their game."

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-09

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "If you loved the original, you're likely to find something to love in this film, and on Blu-ray the experience is just that much sweeter."

The Rocker (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I really enjoyed the movie and, if you're looking for a departure from the usual sex romp or dick joke comedy, I think you'll enjoy it too. A great Blu-ray accompanies."

Zack And Miri Make A Porno (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Perhaps Kevin Smith should stop trying to be Judd Apatow and just be Kevin Smith."

Antwone Fisher (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-05

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "While I cannot quite recommend a Blu-upgrade for Antwone Fisher, I still hail the film as a must-see."

Any Given Sunday (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-05

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Any Given Sunday is one of the most interesting and compelling sports flicks ever made, even if it isn't entirely successful."

Hulk Vs. (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-05

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Strong writing, solid animation, and exceptional voice acting make this a 'must have' title for any comic book fan."

Pride And Glory (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "These guys wanted gritty and it comes through magnificently in high-def. Definitely an upgrade over standard DVD and worth the extra few dollars for the Blu-ray."

RocknRolla (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you've enjoyed Ritchie's earlier gangster pictures, or films along the lines of Gangster No. 1 and Layer Cake, then RocknRolla will most assuredly be your cup of poisoned tea."

Amusement (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-04

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Amusement is certainly not a masterpiece (far from it), but it is undoubtedly more interesting than many other cheap horror flicks we get to see on the big screen these days."

Dead & Buried (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-04

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Honestly, Blu-ray is wasted on films like this. A low-budget horror flick from the '80s is great on DVD, but the subtle nuances of high definition just get lost in the grain."

Repo! The Genetic Opera (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It might seem strange to recommend a musical when you didn't like the music, but Repo! is exactly the kind of strange film certain audiences have been waiting for."

Being There (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-03

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "It's a performance that is calibrated precisely, and a phenomenal end to an already distinguished comedic career. (We're going to ignore The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu)."

Friday The 13th (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-03

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "For as much as it has been vaunted as an iconic breakthrough in screen horror, the fact remains Friday the 13th is a cobbling of elements presented by key terror films that had gone before."

Space Buddies (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Space Buddies is lazy family entertainment that feels uninspired in pretty much every way. It looks decent on Blu-ray, but who cares?"

The Notebook: Limited Edition (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-02

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "For once, a tearjerker actually jerked, and now romantics can capture The Notebook in high def."

Unfaithful (Blu-Ray)

2009-02-02

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "As with many Fox releases on Blu-ray, this one takes the standard version and gives it a high-def makeover without really adding anything new."

Groundhog Day (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-29

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The film remains high on my list of comedies and having the film in this new high-quality Blu-ray transfer makes it that much sweeter."

The Pink Panther (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-29

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Yet another completely unnecessary example of Hollywood showing more interest in box office returns than artistic integrity."

The Bourne Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-27

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A gorgeous audio/video presentation, a comprehensive batch of extras, and replay value out the wazoo make this set well worth the cost of an upgrade from standard DVD."

Lakeview Terrace (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-27

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "A nuanced, insightful examination of race relations, class issues, masculinity, and power under the guise of a thriller, both subverting and exceeding our expectations."

Zodiac (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-27

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Fincher's masterpiece."

Mirrors (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-26

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Could have offered some old-fashioned frights, if someone had possessed the discipline to cut the whole mess down to 80 or 90 minutes."

13 Going On 30 (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-26

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "I can't remember any light comedy (or any film, for that matter) that has so many supplements. It may be overkill (do we really need two commentary tracks?), but there is a lot here that's manna for fans of the film."

King Kong (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you care about special features like I do, wait for the inevitable double-dip. Otherwise, this Blu-ray version of King Kong looks and sounds fantastic enough to merit a recommendation."

Appaloosa (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A gold sheriff's star for the powerful good visual fidelity."

Election (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-20

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though Election is worth voting for, this unimpressive Blu-ray release is not."

The Express (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-20

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's uplifting and inspirational on a purely basic level, sure...but at the cost of historical integrity and artistic complexity."

Henry Poole Is Here (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-20

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "I was pleasantly surprised with how nuanced and grounded Henry Poole is Here comes across. It's a small story dealing with big ideas, led by a career-highlight performance from Luke Wilson."

Max Payne (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie blows, but the Blu-ray presentation is a bulls-eye."

Days Of Thunder (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-19

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Really? No extra features of any kind? Combine that with a less than A-list video and audio presentation and it makes it pretty hard to recommend Days of Thunder on Blu-ray as a first time purchase, and nearly impossible to recommend it for an upgrade from standard DVD."

Dexter: The First Season (Blu-ray)

2009-01-19

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Dexter is a thriller with one of the most intriguing protagonists on television. Thank God they cast Hall, because without him, this would be a mediocre show."

Babylon A.D. (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-15

Reviewed by Adam Arseneau
Quote: "Avoid it like cinematic Chlamydia."

Caligula (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-15

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I have to say that Blu-ray is not particularly kind to Caligula."

The Last Emperor (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-15

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "What the Blu-ray doesn't contain is the 219-minute television cut of The Last Emperor that occupies Disc Two of Criterion's four-disc DVD set. I'm of the opinion that the longer cut constitutes too much of a good thing."

Tinker Bell (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-14

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "From their Pixar releases to the dazzling Platinum Edition of Sleeping Beauty, Disney is consistently churning out some of the best high definition transfers of any of the major studios. Tinker Bell maintains their excellent track record."

Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-14

Reviewed by Jennifer Malkowski
Quote: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona has gotten more praise than it deserves."

The Wackness (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-14

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "If you're somebody who enjoys refreshing coming-of-age stories and you've already upgraded to Blu-ray, The Wackness is a definite must-see."

My Best Friend's Girl (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Is it possible to classify this stuff as intellectual torture porn?"

Superhero Movie (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The yardage between Superhero Movie and a functional comedy is still somewhere in the hundreds of thousands."

Swing Vote (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Unlike previous mainstream political films such as The Contender and The American President, this film doesn't preach to the left-wing choir."

Friday Night Lights (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Friday Night Lights is an excellent film, and the Blu-ray is worth picking up, if you don't own it. However, those who have the DVD probably shouldn't bother upgrading."

Ghost Town (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Track down this gem of a comedy. The Blu-ray is done well enough to earn a recommendation."

Righteous Kill (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-12

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Righteous Kill isn't all bad. It's actually rather fun, but only if you don't try to take it seriously."

Coach Carter (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "Thanks to a mediocre video transfer and an anemic sound mix, I can hardly call the Blu-ray release of Coach Carter a revelation."

Eagle Eye (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I have a high tolerance for credibility-stretching on-screen shenanigans, but the tomfoolery that goes down in Eagle Eye makes the Audi-midair-flip-bomb-disarmed-by-a-crane-hook craziness from Transporter 2 look like an episode of The House of Eliott."

Ghost (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "I wouldn't recommend picking this up, unless you skipped purchasing the 2007 Special Collector's Edition."

Last Holiday (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's not a perfect movie, but Last Holiday brings a cup of good cheer to the Christmas movie list."

Surfer, Dude (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Surfer, Dude is nothing but an unnecessary mess, and I'm not sure it even deserves a DVD release."

Wedding Crashers (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-09

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "I would advise against an investment in this upgrade."

The Heartbreak Kid (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-08

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "There is little reason to upgrade, aside from marginally better picture quality."

The Mask (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The hi-def transfer is just barely strong enough to merit an upgrade."

Traitor (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-08

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Although the plot is occasionally convoluted, Cheadle is unswerving in showing his character's faith and willingness to die for his beliefs."

Sex And The City: The Movie (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-07

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Blu-ray transfer will enhance the experience for those who are in it for the shoes, hats, and dresses, but the BD-exclusive supplements are a waste of time."

Young Frankenstein (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-07

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "One of the great comedies of the 1970s gets a decent transfer and a very impressive batch of special features. You won't be too excited if A/V quality is the only thing you care about, but otherwise this disc is very much worth an upgrade."

Bangkok Dangerous (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A dearth of meaningful action joins a nonsense story to form a movie you shouldn't be at all surprised that you missed during its theatrical run."

Disaster Movie (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-06

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "I feel utterly sorry for everyone who agreed to participate in this cataclysmic failure."

Pineapple Express (Blu-ray)

2009-01-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An inventive comedy/action flick, a solid transfer and a terrific batch of supplements join forces to make this Blu-ray disc an easy recommendation. Feel free to inhale."

Dumb And Dumber (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An unremarkable transfer and a recycled batch of supplements would be enough to prevent me from recommending the disc. The fact that the film simply hasn't held up very well at all seals the deal."

Event Horizon (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-05

Reviewed by Daryl Loomis
Quote: "This Blu-ray presentation is the definitive release of the film, and definitely worth the upgrade."

Home Alone (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-05

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "It seems a shame to go to all the effort of releasing Home Alone yet again while not bothering to add in any new BD features or extras."

In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (Blu-Ray)

2009-01-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "After all the pomp and circumstance of the wizardry and sword fighting and uplifting speeches to a ragtag group of human freedom fighters, in the end, the film is not the affront to Our Savior that it could have been. Nope, just a mediocre fantasy movie starring a host of B-level celebrities."

Horton Hears A Who! (2008) (Blu-ray)

2008-12-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "By the end of the disc, this courtroom must say,
Horton Hears a Who is, well, just OK."

Jingle All The Way (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "This is hardly a film to queue up for the little ones."

Serenity (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-23

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Short of having Nathan Fillion and Joss Whedon come to your house to watch the movie with you, I cannot think of a better possible way to enjoy the film."

The Truman Show (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The world of The Truman Show really is a richly detailed one, and this Blu-ray disc really did enhance the experience."

Old School (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-22

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I'm in the minority that doesn't find Old School funny. I didn't then, and I sure don't now, as time has let this film wither on the vine."

The Cheetah Girls: One World (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The girls have enough pluck to be good role models, and the plot is generic enough to not give offense. Because of the wonderful picture and sound quality, its easy to recommend this Blu-ray release."

Tommy Boy (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you own the "Holy Schnike Edition" on DVD, there's no reason to upgrade."

The Women (2008) (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-21

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "A gigantic gob of gossip gruel which would be more at home on the Lifetime Channel."

Burn After Reading (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-20

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Absurdity rules supreme in Burn After Reading, and that's exactly what makes the film so refreshingly entertaining."

Death Race (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The Blu-ray is a winner, sporting slick audio and visual work and creative extras. The big surprise is that the movie amused me."

The X-Files: Fight The Future (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-20

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you're a die-hard fan of The X-Files who owns the entire series run on DVD, then this high definition upgrade of a key turning point in the show's over-arching mythology storyline is a must-own."

The House Bunny (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-19

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "The movie dodges major boredom for one reason and one reason only: Anna Faris."

Bam Margera Presents: Where The #$&% Is Santa? (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-18

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Where the #$&% Is Santa? is a painful experience, and I struggled real hard to suppress my desire to turn it off after the first 15 minutes."

Chungking Express: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-18

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "If you're going to pick up Chungking Express, the Blu-Ray disc is the way to go. It has a sharpness, grainy look, black level detail, and color separation that's impossible on DVD."

Super Troopers (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "A worthy HD upgrade and a pair of innovative Blu-specific extras make this edition of Super Troopers stand out in a line-up."

The X-Files: I Want To Believe (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-18

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The X-Files: I Want to Believe isn't a perfect movie, but it doesn't deserve the scorn it has received."

The Austin Powers Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-17

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "The Austin Powers films are ideal for high def, and it clearly shows."

Death Proof (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-17

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It looks slightly cleaner on Blu-ray and the extras are all here, so if you like the film, feel free to double-dip."

Planet Terror (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-17

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "What dumbass thought this film would be a good candidate for the high-definition treatment? I don't know but I'd sure like to shake his hand."

Bottle Rocket: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-16

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "Blu-ray is an ideal format for deep focus photography, as so much detail can be appreciated at the higher resolution, and this Criterion Blu-ray release is a gloriously film-like presentation."

Hot Rod (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Hot Rod, like the vast majority of comedies that have been given a Blu-ray release, doesn't quite merit an upgrade."

Into The Wild (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-16

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Pitiful extras notwithstanding, the movie's Blu-ray presentation is gorgeous."

The Man Who Fell To Earth: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-16

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Whether you love the film, hate the film, or just don't understand it, you have to admire this comprehensive release."

The Third Man: Criterion Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-16

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I was initially somewhat skeptical as I watched, because the last DVD release of the film by Criterion looked very good. However, after a direct comparison of the sources, I can say the Blu-ray's charms are subtle, but add quite a bit to the film's presentation."

The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951) (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I wish I could tell you The Day the Earth Stood Still looks nothing short of astonishing in hi-def, but that isn't really true."

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The lack of new supplements and a merely average transfer prevent Dodgeball from being worth an upgrade."

Resident Evil: Degeneration (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-15

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you're wondering whether Resident Evil: Degeneration's CG animation looks like a collection of cut scenes from a next-gen video game, the answer is yes, sort of -- but, boy, what a beautiful bunch of cut scenes they are."

Mamma Mia! The Movie (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-11

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Falling into the trap of enjoying the film and forgiving its faults is an easy one, but you really should try to avoid it."

The Longshots (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "You've seen this movie many, many, many times before. But to the credit of director Fred Durst -- yep, that Fred Durst -- it all works."

Meet Dave (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I can't believe I'm writing this -- this movie might appeal to some people. Families, mostly. With dumb kids."

Space Chimps (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie's a witless affair and the extras are pathetic, but the technical offering is a strong one on Blu-ray."

I Am Legend: Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is one double-dip to skip."

Jet Li's Fearless (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Worth an upgrade for audio/videophiles, and having all three versions of the film on one disc is quite convenient."

Lost: The Complete Fourth Season (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "You're not going to find any better-looking television show on Blu-ray, that's for sure."

Encounters At The End Of The World (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Another deeply memorable meditation from Mr. Herzog. For those who worried he had sold out by helming a studio thriller like Rescue Dawn, never fear. Herzog is in trademark adventurous form here, and this Blu-ray disc only makes the experience even richer."

Jarhead (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-08

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "What should have been the definitive version of Jarhead ends up being something of a letdown. The lack of bonus features, available on the previous DVD and HD DVD releases, makes this Blu-Ray come up short...so much for winning the format war, eh?"

The Strat Pack: Live In Concert (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-06

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "As far as the performances themselves, they're decent, but I would hardly call any of them extraordinary."

The Who At Kilburn 1977 (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-06

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Fans of rock music in general should at the very least give this one a spin, and fans of the band should absolutely grab this."

Cannibal Taboo (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-05

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "With a steady hand on the fast-forward button, Cannibal Taboo delivers good gore, lots of nudity, and a decent hi-def presentation for the budget."

Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-05

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "This is a mess of a movie that triumphs through sheer passion and the odd spark of genius."

The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The film is guilty of being an unnecessary sequel to a franchise that has worn out it's welcome, but it's treated well by this Blu-ray release."

The Dark Knight (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie is one of the best I've ever seen. The Blu-ray is a technical marvel. The extras are a massive disappointment."

Tori Amos: Live At Montreux 1991-1992 (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-04

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The HD does poor Ms. Amos no favors when it comes to the 1991 concert, as she seems to be suffering from some sort of chin rash."

Jeff Dunham: Spark Of Insanity (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-03

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "His jokes are so obvious it's pathetic. His old-guy puppet has bad gas? Oh, the height of comedy."

The Kingdom (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-03

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "While it's entertaining, the film doesn't quite deliver the goods in terms of storytelling. It's unfortunate, really, because the movie both looks and sounds superb in high definition."

La Femme Nikita (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-02

Reviewed by Joel Pearce
Quote: "This wouldn't be an easy film to remaster digitally, given the range of color schemes and the numerous night sequences. The 1080p transfer handles all of these sequences with aplomb, delivering a sharpness and clarity that I hadn't expected."

The Shawshank Redemption (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The Shawshank Redemption deserves better on Blu-ray."

Step Brothers (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-02

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "This is about as comprehensive a set of special features as fans could hope for."

Wanted (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-02

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "This is exactly the kind of movie you'd pick to demonstrate the awesomeness of high-definition home entertainment."

Band Of Brothers (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-01

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Whatever problems this Blu-ray presentation has, they pale in comparison to the improved clarity, consistency in color, and detail. Revelation is an overused word, but it seems appropriate."

The Stendhal Syndrome (Blu-Ray)

2008-12-01

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Blu-ray is probably not the way to see the film. I found the sheet of grain over the image to be terribly distracting, rendering the film difficult to watch."

Stranger Than Fiction: Special Edition (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Stranger Than Fiction is Marc Forster's finest film. As good as dramas like Monster's Ball, Finding Neverland and The Kite Runner are, this one is smarter, sharper, and tighter. A solid hi-def transfer and worthwhile new supplements seal the deal."

UFC: Ultimate Comebacks (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The only thing you're paying for is to watch old fights in high definition. That might be fine for some who just want the fights but, for me, it's not enough."

The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian 3-Disc (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Loaded with one visual treat after another. If you were loving on the imagery in the theatre, wait until you see this stuff pop in high-def."

Ray Charles: Live At Montreux (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The hi-def transfer is reasonably sharp, but I was disheartened when I discovered that it was interlaced rather than progressive. Even so, this is one of the sharper interlaced transfers I've seen."

Supernatural: The Complete Third Season (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Does someone want to try explaining this decision to me in a way that doesn't make it look like Warner Bros. is trying to double-dip the most ardent Supernatural fan?"

Fred Claus (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-25

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie is a curious disaster, much too gloomy and unpleasant to be any fun, much too dumb for adults to appreciate, and a bit too crass and confusing for kids."

The Messenger: The Story Of Joan Of Arc (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The most feverishly over-the-top version of this story ever made and leaves no wiggle room for sanity."

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants 2 (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "This Blu-ray disc embodies curious similarity to a fraying pair of pants, some parts full of texture an others seeming a little worse for wear."

Sukiyaki Western Django (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-24

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The movie itself and the slim offering of extras on this "Special Edition" are a major disappointment."

Awake (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There is nothing wrong with any of the supplemental material included here, but I really do wish that more of these Blu-ray releases would deliver some substantial new stuff in the special features department. As long as studios are asking folks to fork over 25-30 bucks to simply purchase a hi-def replica of an older DVD, Blu-ray is going to have trouble growing significantly in popularity."

Black Christmas (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-21

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Fans weighing whether or not to upgrade their copies of the film to Blu-ray must ponder whether having a more celluloid-looking image is worth it even if that means a more intrusive patina of grain."

Revolver (2007) (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-21

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you liked the film and have a Blu-ray player, pounce on it; newbies to this particular dance, bounce on it."

The Story Of O (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Is this film simply misogynist backlash, with a woman the ultimate object of male fantasy? Or, does The Story of O show the logical end of feminism, where women are so free to choose what they want that they can choose to be dominated completely?"

Transsiberian (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-21

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Guilty of being an express train to nowhere."

This Christmas (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-20

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "As dismal as the storyline is for This Christmas, the cast simply must be recognized for their delivery of this gangrenous gingerbread."

Kung Fu Panda (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Sure, this Blu-ray release has a couple of exclusive features, but nothing as substantial as the missing short film. Not cool, Dreamworks. Definitely not cool."

Tropic Thunder (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The premise is brilliant, the acting legendary, and that bloody head scene is alone worth the rental price."

Lucky Number Slevin (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Once again we have a Blu-ray release that offers nothing new."

MirrorMask (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-18

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "This is the way to see MirrorMask. I didn't notice a single compression artifact throughout the film, and every frame looked sharp and extremely detailed. Although it wouldn't be my first choice for a reference disc, this Blu-ray certainly shows the potential for the format."

Firefly: The Complete Series (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Some fans worried about how the show's special effects, which were produced in SD, would translate to a high definition format. If you apply a critical eye, there is a noticeable difference between the upscaled effects and the rest of the show. The difference is minor enough, though, that if you're watching to be entertained you won't even notice."

Hancock (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-17

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "In this cut, Hancock is more abrasive and more sympathetic. We understand him better, root for him more, and are increasingly engaged by his journey."

Planet Of The Apes: 40 Year Evolution (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This Blu-ray collection is worth an upgrade for all diehard Apes fans. The films look and sound excellent, and the packaging is superb."

Planet Of The Apes (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Planet of the Apes looks on Blu-ray the way only those rare classic cash-cows that can pay for their own extensive and expensive restoration and remastering do: stellar."

Southland Tales (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Southland Tales plays out like P.T. Anderson and David Lynch co-directing an adaptation of a graphic novel by a second-rate imitation of Warren Ellis (or Grant Morrison)."

Blue Streak (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I've never enjoyed any of Lawrence's movies as much as I enjoyed this one, so I strongly recommend giving it a look. As for this Blu-ray release, I strongly discourage the upgrade."

National Security (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This film is the most irritating sort of comedy, the kind that relies on the stupidity of everyone involved."

JFK (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "As for whether this Blu-ray release is worth an upgrade, I'm going to say yes. The packaging is sturdier and more attractive than the cardboard DVD packaging, everything is conveniently housed on a single disc, the transfer is stellar, and the audio is a notable improvement."

Chuck: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-10

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "To put it mildly, this is the furthest thing from high definition."

Get Smart (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's not quite glistening with that HD sheen, but the bump in quality is noticeable. One big complaint though -- and this is more of a substance nitpick than any thing against the technical merits of the disc -- because the detailing is sharp, it betrays some really shifty CGI work, particularly in the plane chase sequence. Man, I hate CGI planes."

Hellboy II: The Golden Army (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Hellboy II is a killer Blu-ray."

Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-10

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "More than a few critics have complained that the movie's animation is shoddy. It's not. In fact, it's absolutely spectacular -- for television animation. Sure, it looks cheap compared to a Pixar production, but that's because it is cheap compared to a Pixar production: Star Wars: The Clone Wars was made in Singapore for around $8 million."

Dead Space: Downfall (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-07

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "An incomplete introduction to a much larger tale."

Thunderball (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-07

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "The Blu-ray treatment is everything you'd expect and more, but some of you may experience as much difficulty as I did when loading the disc."

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There are plenty of great kids out there who are stuck in rough situations, and nothing short of a miracle is going to change that. Finally, here is a film that offers them something encouraging and optimistic."

Mad Money (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Diane Keaton used to be a truly wonderful actress, but what has happened to her these days? She has turned into an unfortunate parody of herself."

Scenic National Parks: Crown Jewels Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "These films do look pretty good in hi-def, though that has a lot more to do with the lush visuals being presented than with the quality of the transfer."

A Christmas Story (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I never figured Warner Bros. to be a studio that would greedily double-dip, but as additional titles are scheduled to receive similar treatment (300 and I Am Legend), it's definitely a disturbing trend from what was previously a consumer-friendly studio."

Futurama: Bender's Game (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-04

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "These Futurama feature-length films have really been a lot of fun, but does anyone else think they're missing...something?"

Dr. No (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-03

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you're a rabid Bond fan who owns a Blu-ray player, you're screwed. Once you see one of the Bond flicks on Blu-ray, you'll know it's far and away the best way to watch the adventures of everyone's favorite super spy."

For Your Eyes Only (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-03

Reviewed by David Ryan
Quote: "Is this Blu-ray release worth an upgrade from the SD edition? The answer is probably not."

From Russia With Love (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-03

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Simply put, this is one of the best high definition transfers I've ever seen -- especially of an older film. Anyone who still believes the difference between 480p and 1080p is negligible needs to spend 111 minutes with From Russia with Love."

Hell Ride (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-03

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The highlight of the film for me was an almost-Dada level moment from Michael Madsen. While sitting in a tree, he blows air over a beer bottle, making it hoot. He then says 'I'm an owl.'"

Rest Stop: Dead Ahead (Blu-Ray)

2008-11-03

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Shiban the director has a great film in him. It's too bad that, as a writer, he can't show the same restraint, since most of the problems that plague Rest Stop can be traced directly back to the screenplay."

The Alps (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While I'm sure that there is a compelling documentary to be made chronicling all the little details of Mr. Harlin's experience, this one is focused on providing a short, sweet audiovisual highlight reel of awesomeness."

Body Heat (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Now I know exactly why my father was in love with Kathleen Turner."

Casino Royale: Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I'm a bit nervous about the fact that we're all ready starting to see Blu-ray double-dips."

Die Another Day (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie is beyond ridiculous, but still fun to watch. Blu-ray offers a moderate bump in tech, but not so dramatic that owners of the excellent Ultimate Edition DVD need to feel like they're missing out."

The Final Countdown (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While the film is quite engaging, this Blu-ray release is a disappointment."

Monster's Ball (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Lionsgate is not only guilty of failing to provide new special features for this release, but also of getting rid of previously available supplements. The court feels that this is precisely the sort of behavior that is holding Blu-ray back."

Mystery Of The Nile (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While the experience of seeing an IMAX film in an IMAX theatre is one of the few things that cannot be matched by a hi-def home viewing experience, this is still a very engaging film that looks quite good on Blu-ray."

Journey To The Center Of The Earth (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie is immensely silly, and features all kinds of bad science (much like the Verne novel) and bad plotting (unlike the Verne novel). However, the film is not an annoyance or a bore, thanks to reasonably swift and energetic direction by Eric Brevig and some surprisingly solid performances from the cast."

American Gangster (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-23

Reviewed by Daniel MacDonald
Quote: "The Blu-ray offers significant picture and sound upgrades from the DVD, and all of the special features to boot. It's worth the upgrade."

Jewel Of The Nile (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "What a wretched waste of time and money."

Romancing The Stone (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I'd be cautious about picking up this Blu-ray release. The $40 retail is pretty painful for a hi-def presentation of an older film that doesn't offer anything new."

The Ultimate Matrix Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-23

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "For those who waited, boom goes the dynamite! Go grab this sucker!"

Universal Soldier (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "As much as I harbor a playful resentment towards Lionsgate for subjecting us to a seemingly endless stream of mediocre, straight-to-DVD horror films, I'll give them this much: they know how to put out a high-def disc."

Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "An engrossing, exhilarating, teeth-vibrating excursion into the wild blue yonder."

Legends: Live At Montreux 1997 (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-22

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you like Eric Clapton, or blues and jazz music in general, and you've got a high definition player, you should snap this up quickly."

Diary Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-21

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "With Diary of the Dead, Romero returns to what he does best: create memorable zombie films that don't just offer brainless entertainment but are also equipped with a clear social commentary."

Halloween (2007) (Blu-ray)

2008-10-21

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "There are some authentically thrilling moments here, but the inevitable comparisons to the original won't do Rob Zombie's origin-heavy relaunch many favors."

The Incredible Hulk (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-21

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Hulk's appeal (visually at least) comes from the fact that he's a huge, indestructible, ill-tempered monster and thankfully Louis Leterrier and rest of the creative talent behind the rebirth of the franchise have embraced that."

Live And Let Die (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-21

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "I know this is going to piss off a lot of people who invested in the 2007 Bond Ultimate Editions (Volumes 1-4), but these new Blu-ray transfers are wildly impressive in terms of video and audio quality."

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The film is blessed with a very solid hi-def transfer, though I do concur with Chief Justice Michael Stailey that this is not a film to be viewed during daylight hours. It's very dark film visually, and though blacks are deep and rich, you really need to view this movie in a pitch-black room."

The Amityville Horror (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-20

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Amityville Horror is only terrifying in the sheer volume of its banality."

The Omen Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-20

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I wasn't expecting The Omen to look as lush as it does. There's a very minimal level of grain, and essentially no damage worth noting."

Zombie Strippers (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-20

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "This Blu-ray release is more than the film deserves."

Constantine (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's not as good as The Exorcist, but it is definitely better than End of Days."

L.A. Confidential (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Simply put, L.A. Confidential is one of the best crime films ever made, and one of the most memorable movies of the '90s. Its strong video and audio presentation, as well as a boatload of extras, make owning this Blu-ray edition a no-brainer."

Stuck (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-17

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A nice surprise. This is an effective and sharp little 85-minute ride."

The Happening (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Whatever you expect going into The Happening, it's way dumber. I think even Al Gore would agree with me on this one."

Ray Harryhausen Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Four films by the legendary Ray Harryhausen, pressed to new spanking new Blu-ray discs, and submitted for the approval of anyone who still thinks stop-motion animation is 1,000 times cooler than CGI."

The Strangers (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-15

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "While I wouldn't say The Strangers is an enjoyable experience, it's certainly one hell of a horror movie."

Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's frankly hypocritical to attack this film for silliness while defending the other three. Has this era of hyper-realism ruined us?"

Blow (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "At worst, the film is bland and dull. At best, it borrows from other films, particularly Goodfellas."

Carrie (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Truth be told, time has not been kind to Carrie."

Casino (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "For those who don't have a high def copy on their shelves yet, this is the one to get."

Daredevil (Blu-ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "After seeing what is supposed to be the definitive cut of the film, what is it that I'm supposed to care about here again?"

Eastern Promises (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Few films are this consistently well-crafted, surprising, and thought-provoking."

Madagascar (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Not every animated theatrical release is a winner, but when the voice acting, animation, story, and overall chemistry are in synch, you get a gem like Madagascar."

Mongol (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Mongol is a very straightforward and traditional biopic, heavy on dramatic turning points, moderately pretentious and self-important, light on symbolic images, and completely free of subtext."

Poltergeist (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "This Blu-ray presentation of Poltergeist is so clean you can eat off of it."

The Sixth Sense (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Even with the eternally funereal tone, Shyamalan keeps us engaged with his thoughtful characters."

Standard Operating Procedure (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I did not expect to have the movie affect me in the modestly powerful way that it did."

The BBC High Definition Natural History Colleciton (Blu-ray)

2008-10-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Four documentaries chock-full of stunning imagery that will undoubtedly send you into sensory overload, if viewed in one sitting. I'm still reeling from going through the set in a matter of days."

The Visitor (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Visitor also impressed me by managing to ride that elusive line between brutal honesty and warm humanity. Too many films lean towards one or the other (indie films towards the former, Hollywood flicks towards the latter), but The Visitor demonstrates that both can be achieved without any artistic compromise."

Warren Miller: Playground (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Playground is an hour and a half of people skiing, with an occasional interview or two, set to rock music that frankly, annoys and grates on my ears."

Beetlejuice (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though Beetlejuice comes across as a bit less substantial than many of the films on Burton's resume, it's still a dark slice of fun that viewers will undoubtedly enjoy revisiting in hi-def."

Otis [Blu-ray]

2008-10-08

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "While an increase in gore and a higher joke quota would undeniably have helped Otis gain greater recognition, the film's oddball cast of characters and undemanding nature seem set for some kind of cult following."

Can't Hardly Wait (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Apparently this is some kind of self-described teen classic. I must have missed the memo."

Knocked Up (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-06

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you haven't seen it, do so immediately (you might want to slip into a pair of Depends before pressing Play)."

Risky Business (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The hi-def transfer is actually somewhat disappointing. The film is 25 years old, and it absolutely looks its age."

Robin Hood: Season One (Blu-Ray)

2008-10-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "You might suspect that an ongoing television program based on the story would give the creators an opportunity to really flesh out and expand the details of the legend. Sadly, that is not the case."

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-30

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Carell's scenes with Catherine Keener are honest and funny, providing 10 times as much humor and romance as the standard-issue 'romantic comedy.'"

Iron Man (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-30

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Iron Man is a rare nuanced superhero adventure -- loud and boisterous when it needs to be, but thoughtful and provocative at its core. I can't wait to see where they go from here."

Dawn Of The Dead (2004) (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you're in the middle of a zombie holocaust and you get about a half dozen people killed or zombified (including yourself) in the service of trying to save a dog, then you're a dumbass and I lose all sympathy for you."

The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "While the set might not be jaw-dropping enough to increase adoption of Blu-ray, anyone who's already made the jump to HD needs to add this set to their collection."

Grey's Anatomy: Season Four (Blu-ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Had the show's creative team a crystal ball to see the writer's strike coming, they really couldn't have delivered a tighter 17-episode run."

Land Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Despite a few missteps, the movie is proof positive that Romero's old school shambling zombies can stand toe-to-toe in the fright department with Danny Boyle's and Zack Snyder's sprinting undead any day of the week."

Rest Stop: Don't Look Back (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I have little use for torture porn, but I can objectively say the zaniness that goes down here is hella-intense."

The Thing (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A smart and tightly-paced film, it careens through nearly two hours of thrills, scares, and laughs toward a truly memorable and poetic finale. It ought to be required viewing in every cinephile's home during the month of October -- and this Blu-ray release is the best way to watch it."

You Don't Mess With The Zohan (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Adam Sandler's requisite entry into the summer comedy lineup tells the tale of an Israeli counter-terror specialist and his love affair with hairdressing. If only the film itself were as funny as that sentence."

Another Cinderella Story (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Good to see that the fairy tale stereotype of stepmothers as horrifyingly evil monsters isn't going to die anytime soon."

Day Watch (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Interminable runtime and adequate extras aside, Day Watch (Blu-ray) is a technical accomplishment and those who have the standard definition disc should welcome the double-dip, based on the lossless soundtrack alone."

Night Watch (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-26

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A technically competent but dramatically unsatisfying mess -- a horror movie that doesn't scare, an action epic that doesn't thrill, and a subversive family drama that is trite and emotionally flat."

Shrek The Third (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Call me crazy, but I don't think the world really needed a third Shrek."

Smallville: The Complete Seventh Season (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-26

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Don't get me wrong. When it's on form, Smallville is a heap of fun. But all too often this season, the cracks in the show's setup are all too evident."

Deception (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A trashy, seedy, grubby little B-movie hopelessly trapped inside of a pretentious international thriller."

Hulk (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-24

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "An emotionally intimate story told on a rather huge and expensive scale. This is what you get when you ask the director of The Ice Storm and Brokeback Mountain to helm an action blockbuster."

Speed Racer (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-24

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie swings wildly from out-of-this-world eye candy to excruciating slapstick, but the visuals will knock your socks off."

Cirque Du Soleil: Corteo (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-23

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "While I found Corteo a little long for one sitting, I'll be returning often to specific scenes so as to marvel at the staggering amount of human ingenuity and acrobatic skill."

Run, Fatboy, Run (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Unfortunately, Run, Fatboy, Run is a saccharine, predictable affair, featuring very few surprises and not enough belly laughs to keep it from being sucked into the Abyss of Forgotten Romantic Comedies."

AC/DC: No Bull (Blu-ray)

2008-09-19

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you're a rock fan, like me, looking for a good palette cleanser, AC/DC should do the trick. With all the other stuff that people say passes off for rock and roll nowadays, AC/DC reminds you that the old guys can still bring it when they want and have to."

Kill Bill: Volume 1 (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "What a drag that the Blu-ray edition of Kill Bill: Volume 1 has the same lame batch of extras that appeared on the nearly barebones DVD."

Kill Bill: Volume 2 (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-19

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Kill Bill: Volume 2 is a competent if uninspired Blu-ray release. A modest audio-video upgrade over the SD DVD, no new extras, and the cold, hard truth that the movie appears to represent the beginning of a downward spiral for Tarantino."

Pale Rider (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Rather than giving a detached, mysterious personality to Preacher in an attempt to make him more mystical, Eastwood adds touches of welcome warmth. His down-to-earth portrayal of the character goes a long way toward keeping Pale Rider from ever feeling like a vanity project."

Rudy (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "One of the all time man tear elicitors hits Blu-ray, allowing the football-loving/sucker-for-triumph-of-the-human-spirit individual in your orbit to experience the diminutive pass rusher's boisterous tale in righteous clarity."

Baby Mama (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-17

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The simple fact that I was able to laugh again after just watching The Love Guru is a testament to how well-conceived this charming comedy is."

The Love Guru (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-17

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Guru Pitka has quite a challenge: repair a broken relationship, earn Deepak Chopra credibility among the Eastern Religion crowd, and somehow survive a movie that will inhale your soul and crap it out in a blood-soaked bowel movement."

The Adventures Of Robin Hood (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Rarely can you find so much enthusiasm bottled in a single cinematic work."

88 Minutes (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-15

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "If anyone but Pacino had signed onto this film, it would have gone straight to DVD, not even warranting a hi-def release."

Pirates Of The Caribbean Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Depp's performance was nothing short of a revelation, and Captain Jack quickly became one of the most memorable and iconic recent cinematic characters."

Jerry Maguire (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Maybe Cameron Crowe's screenplay lays on the life lessons a little thick at times, but you have to give credit to a movie that produces no less than three iconic movie lines: 'Show me the money!,' 'Help me help you,' and 'You had me at hello.' These lines have all become tired punch lines at this point, but watching the film again reminded me of why they actually stuck with people."

Cool Hand Luke (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Spotlighting one of Paul Newman's great performances and boasting terrific work from almost everyone else involved, this is definitely a film you need to check out. A top-drawer hi-def transfer should seal the deal, if you need even more convincing."

The Fall (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-09

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This movie is such a gorgeous, ambitious, completely fearless spectacle of wonder and beauty that any problems which would normally hamper similar films are simply drowned in a sea of passionate flair."

Heroes: Season 1 (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-08

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Let's cut to the chase: if you've seen a preview, or are otherwise curious about Heroes, just watch it. The less you know going in, the more enjoyable the series is likely to be."

The Mist (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-08

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "I love horror movies. Good ones are rare. A great one comes along once every 10 or 15 years if we're lucky. The Mist is a great one."

Postal (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-08

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I will give Boll some credit for Postal. If all you're looking for is a weird 'bad' movie to make you laugh with some friends, then Postal may deliver."

1408 (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-05

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie begins as a sharp and compelling idea, moves towards something scary, and then devolves into near incomprehensibility in the final act."

Made Of Honor (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "At its most basic, Made of Honor is supposed to endear you to what is a wholly deplorable incident. Come on, a guy who's part of a wedding party hooking up with the bride? Both of them should be shot, drawn and quartered, or fed to the wolves."

Black Mask (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's probably a cheap shot to smack around the 'unrealistic' nature of the fighting in a movie where the main character wears a Fram air filter on his face."

The Invincible Iron Man (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The live-action film was able to work some interesting political and moral elements into Tony's origin that were quite compelling. Here, it's more along the lines of: 'Hey, you know what? I want to be Iron Man. I think I'll become Iron Man. Yay for me.'"

Married Life (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The movie's story overly complicates what could have been an effective examination of relationships in an era that didn't permit this sort of behavior."

Transformers (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-02

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "There's no evidence that the transfer of Transformers has been optimized in any way for the expanded capacity of the Blu-ray format. Considering the fuss that Michael Bay made about Blu-ray during the format war, this is well nigh unacceptable."

The Forbidden Kingdom (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-01

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The Forbidden Kingdom is a bona fide visual and audio treat and would be a great selection to impress your non-HD friends, except for the fact that the movie itself is a massive letdown."

Heroes: Season 2 (Blu-ray)

2008-09-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Even with some uninteresting characters, dull moments, bad decisions, and a rushed ending due to a writer's strike, Heroes: Season Two is still worth recommending and gets treated very well on Blu-ray."

Justice League: Season One (Blu-Ray)

2008-09-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "In any fight, Superman is almost always the first person to get taken down; usually because he did something incredibly stupid. Superman should be the team's heart and soul. Instead, he's more like the village idiot."

Belly (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-29

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Although I found it incredibly hard to sit through the movie without engaging in other, more exciting activities, I have to admit, in terms of video and sound quality, the Blu-ray release of Belly really delivers."

The Scorpion King 2: Rise Of A Warrior (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's really hard to find anything praiseworthy or even acceptable here. The acting is bad, the writing is bad, and the direction is sloppy."

The Secret (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie isn't bad, but it leaves us with the overall impression that it wasn't worth the time."

Hannah Montana And Miley Cyrus: Best Of Both Worlds Concert (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-27

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The fact that my daughter would love it was a foregone conclusion, but little did I expect to be tapping my foot and nodding my head along with almost every tune."

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-27

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "With each subsequent evolution, The Nightmare Before Christmas has only become more and more entrenched as one of the greatest animated musicals of all time."

End Of Days (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-26

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Almost everyone involved brings a lot to the table, but it's all ultimately crushed by the weight of a bad script."

Miami Vice (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-26

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "A blast of an action picture than doesn't give a rat's keester about wowing the teenage demographic. I wish there were more movies like it."

Redbelt (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-26

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "There are no extended beatdowns, no rousing come-from-behind victory, and no satisfying conclusion. Instead, we get a profound meditation on the place of honor and philosophy in the modern society."

What Happens In Vegas (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Who really wanted to see these two in a film anyway?"

The Perfect Storm (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-25

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Perfect Storm proves to be one of the most impressively-staged special effects extravaganzas of the past decade, offering perhaps the most effective portrait of a storm ever committed to film."

U-571 (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-25

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Put the historical inaccuracies to one side, crank up the sound, and U-571 reveals itself to be an entertaining war movie."

Prison Break: Season Three (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Sure, it may be as realistic as a fantasy-action-adventure about Santa Claus and Chewbacca searching for the Tri-Force of Power in Eternia, but Prison Break is a righteous guilty pleasure."

The Life Before Her Eyes (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-21

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There isn't a central mystery in the film, but The Life Before Her Eyes has an aura of mystery around it anyway. We get the sense that there is something beneath the surface, even though we haven't been given any solid indication that this is the case."

Rolling Stones: Shine a Light (Blu-ray)

2008-08-21

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "As far as concert movies go, Shine a Light is right up there with the best, offering viewers exactly what they're expecting in the first place: A lineup of thrilling musical performances."

Dude, Where's My Car? (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-20

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "In tone, this film seems to be a hybrid of Dumb and Dumber and Wayne's World. In plot, Dude, Where's My Car? borrows an idea originated in The Big Lebowski, having a stoner (or in this case, two stoners) wander through a story that would be best suited to the likes of Phillip Marlowe or Sam Spade. The thing that makes this film unique among all those titles is that it isn't really worth watching."

Camp Rock (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-19

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "'Tell me what you've learned.'
'I've learned that before Camp Rock, rock was probably dead. After Camp Rock, I know it's not coming back.'"

Nixon (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Despite its flaws, Nixon is a compelling and well-crafted film that stands as one of Oliver Stone's most successful directorial outings."

Prom Night (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-19

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Lacking any imagination and ultimately brought down by a drawn-out ending that will test even the most patient of viewers, Prom Night is a total dud without a single redeeming feature."

Street Kings (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "While Street Kings is a bit of a disappointment -- I was so primed for a hardcore cop movie -- Fox continues to impress me with another Blu-ray winner."

Chicago And Earth, Wind And Fire: Live At The Greek Theatre (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-14

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "While it stops short of being a knockout, the teaming of Chicago and EW&F proves to be a pleasurable one, especially for fans of both."

CJ7 (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "While the actual CJ7 character looks like a lot of other Eastern-inspired cartoon and video game characters, the effects are convincing enough; I mean, when it cries, you start to do the same."

Felon (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Strong performances keep Felon from being just another clunker of a prison movie. The film has a hard time deciding if it was to entertain or educate us, which makes for confusing viewing."

Half Past Dead (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Steven Seagal and hip hop superstar Ja Rule team up for a horrible, horrible action movie. Experience the pain in the rich clarity of Blu-ray."

7 Seconds (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This really is a miserably little action movie. To appreciate it, one must have the ability to look at their television with a blank stare, drooling appreciably at the fact that things on the screen are moving and making loud noises."

Smart People (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Smart People is engaging and hard to resist, thanks to the top cast, spirited direction, and delicious writing."

xXx: State Of The Union (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Everything in this movie is a rip-off of James Bond, just not as cool."

Nim's Island (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Most kids will almost assuredly like it, and adults watching it with kids may find it pleasant, if not quite enjoyable. It's a good pick for babysitters, but aimed too specifically at kids to make it a worthwhile Friday night flick for the whole family."

Stargate: Continuum (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "While Stargate: Continuum isn't really anything special, it provides just enough entertainment to justify its existence. Of course, diehard Stargate fans will want to see it, but it will probably work well enough for anybody else in the room who doesn't have an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Stargate."

The Sum Of All Fears (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-11

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Sum of All Fears is, for the most part, a classy and engaging drama that deals with serious elements in a mature manner. A strong cast, good story, respectable transfer, and terrific commentary track make this hi-def release worth checking out."

Beowulf (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-08

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Beowulf is an odd failure. A popcorn movie with a script that's too literary for a popcorn movie."

Clear And Present Danger (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Clear and Present Danger is perhaps the low point of the Jack Ryan franchise, but only by a small margin. I'm pleased to report that it is still a solid thriller worth seeing, and it looks and sounds strong in hi-def."

The Hunt For Red October (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-08

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There is a particularly interesting puzzle at the center of Red October: Is Captain Ramius a madman bent on vengeance or simply a good man attempting to defect to the United States? The film keeps both possibilities wide open."

The Doors (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "I suspect the movie would be largely forgotten if not for the almost uniformly extraordinary performance of Val Kilmer as Morrison. Aside from a few isolated moments of self-consciousness (during the recreation of the photo shoot that produced the most iconographic images of Morrison, for instance, Kilmer's performance skirts parody), the actor is entirely invisible."

Earth: The Biography (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Earth: The Biography isn't an exhaustive geological survey (is such a thing even possible?), but it delivers a rich and engrossing introduction to our planet's major features."

Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Like Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, this film spends a great deal of time playing with stereotypes. Sometimes this is successful and subversively hard-hitting, but too often it simply dissolves into a puddle of stupidity, such as an overlong sequence in which Harold and Kumar hang out with a redneck couple."

Harold And Kumar Go To White Castle (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I admit that I watched Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle sober and alone. I suspect that the film's charms (including its more juvenile jokes) would be significantly amplified by friends and an alteration of blood chemistry."

Maximum Risk (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "If you like Maximum Risk you're not lame -- but you might not be too far off."

Never Back Down (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I suspect in the coming years Never Back Down will become a cult favorite of women and gay men for its preponderance of shirtless men grappling with one another."

Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "He may not be my cup of tea, but if John Mayer is your rock god, worship at this altar immediately."

Doomsday (Blu-Ray)

2008-08-01

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Forget that you love John Carpenter and the Mad Max films and accept Doomsday as a giant fan letter. With the top-notch presentation of this Blu-ray disc, it won't be hard to lose yourself in Marshall's take on the apocalypse film."

Dark City (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-29

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If you're already a fan of this cult classic, the director's cut offers more of what you already love about the film without any sacrifice of content or pacing."

The Lost Boys (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-29

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "The Lost Boys isn't a great movie. I'm not even sure that it's a good movie. But it's definitely an awesome movie."

Patriot Games (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-29

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though Patriot Games will never be considered the best of the Jack Ryan films, it's still worth a look. Don't expect anything on the level of The Hunt for Red October, but I still find this a satisfying action/drama that is about 30% smarter than the average popcorn movie."

Top Gun (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "An iconic All-American action movie sticks the landing. Top Gun on Blu-ray is a welcome addition to the fleet."

The Counterfeiters (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Counterfeiters is an interesting look at a little-known part of WWII history. It's worth seeing, and really a shame many will probably hate it for simply failing to be more than it is."

Ganges (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Geologists and biologists may find Ganges a little too hocus-pocus for their liking, but I imagine that it will connect quite well with the average viewer."

Meet The Browns (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I think that Perry has the ability to make a genuinely good film, but as long as his current approach works at the box office, I doubt he's going to try."

Sleepwalking (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie tacks on a hokey finale that shreds away any moments of truth or insight the film may have hinted at along the way."

Starship Troopers (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Starship Troopers is a clever and intelligent science-fiction flick disguised as a gloriously stupid science-fiction flick."

Starship Troopers 3: Marauder (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I imagine that many Starship Troopers fans will find this movie rather disappointing. While it's not quite the train wreck that was Starship Troopers 2, it's still very weak."

21 (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Set aside the lame love story, the breakdowns in common sense to generate contrived conflict (Exhibit A: What dumb-ass stores $300,000 in the drop-down ceiling of his dorm room?! Exhibit B: Who throws away a job making $50K a weekend because he's drunk and jealous?!), the painful melodrama between a guy and his super-nerd BFFs, the humorless script, and the tacked-on Ocean's 11 finale, and you're left with the biggest problem of the whole film: Not one character is likable."

The Moody Blues: Lovely To See You Live (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "From a showmanship point of view, the concert just comes off as flat."

The Exorcism Of Emily Rose (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The Exorcism of Emily Rose is a noble and worthwhile study that deserves a fair share of praise for aiming higher than cheap scares."

I Know What You Did Last Summer (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "As unintelligent and tired as I Know What You Did Last Summer is, it should be said that the movie has actually aged fairly well. There are plenty of horror/thrillers presented at this level of intelligence these days. Unfortunately, most of them dispense with the slick polish that makes this film rather entertaining."

Urban Legend (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-23

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though the film regularly engages in every sort of horror cliche imaginable, Urban Legends does offer the occasional moment of inspiration. Aside from some reasonably creative scenes of violence (dog + microwave = bad results), there's also an excellent opening scene that is creepier and more effective than anything else in the movie."

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-21

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "If someone asked me what the big deal was about the New Hollywood film movement in America during the late '60s and pre-Star Wars '70s, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest would be one of the first movies I'd recommend as a point of explanation. Simply put, it's a great movie made during an important period of cinema history, and it exemplifies everything about why the New Hollywood mattered and continues to matter."

The Ruins (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I suppose that I will always remain a little baffled at why the prospect of watching young and friendly college students get killed and tortured in horrible ways remains so appealing for so many people (college professors excluded)."

The Scorpion King (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A nice little 90-minute action fix that sounds great and looks good in hi-def."

Sex And Death 101 (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-18

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "If anyone knows how to write delicious black comedy, it's Waters, and Sex And Death 101 is his best film since Heathers."

Shutter (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Shutter reminded me a little bit of the ho-hum Michael Keaton thriller White Noise. The latter was presented as a horror movie, but felt more like a bad PBS documentary about the phenomenon of "white noise". This film does the same thing with "spirit images""

Heart: Alive In Seattle (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-17

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the performance on Heart: Alive in Seattle is Ann Wilson and her prodigious pipes. She moves effortlessly from fiery full-throated rockers to delicate ballads, sounding pretty much like she did back in '75. Be it Robert Plant or Roger Daltry or whoever else, I'm hard-pressed to think of a male lead singer who could still deliver the same sturm und drang of his youthful years three decades after beginning his journey to rock stardom."

ZZ Top: Live from Texas (Blu-ray)

2008-07-17

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Here's hoping ZZ Top's next live release will be found a little deeper in the vaults."

The Bank Job (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "There are so many superior crime movies ought there that you ought to be pushing this one towards the bottom of your Netflix list."

Batman Begins: Limited Edition Gift Set (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-14

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This Blu-ray edition is excellent and represents the fourth version of the film I own (joining the regular edition DVD, special edition DVD, and the HD DVD), but I care little. If it came out on Betamax I'd buy that too."

College Road Trip (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-14

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's a pre-packaged and test audience-driven piece of fluffy artifice that represents the worst aspects of all things Disney."

Step Up 2: The Streets (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-14

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "The dancing can't save the film, but it serves as a much-needed refresher in between all the sappy romances and monotonous crew rivalries."

Drillbit Taylor (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-11

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Truth be told, Drillbit Taylor has enough distinct moments of laugh-aloud comedy to make it well worth 109 minutes of your time. Unfortunately, those laughs don't congeal into the sort of tightly structured and satisfying movie worth watching more than once."

Step Into Liquid (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-10

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "As long as you're interested in watching extreme sports or learning more about what drives the people to do what they love to do, Dana Brown's documentary will certainly not disappoint you. Surfer or not, it's an impressive and entertaining flick filled with useful information and engrossing footage."

10,000 B.C. (Blu-ray)

2008-07-10

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This makes Independence Day seem like an intellectual art film, and the actors behave as if they're remaking Bergman's Winter Light. The whole thing is played straight from start to finish, without so much as an inkling of cheerful enthusiasm or winking fun. I wish it had been made forty or fifty years ago, with special effects by Ray Harryhausen."

The Bucket List (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-07

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Nicholson and Freeman try, but Reiner and Zackham sleepwalk through this one and virtually abandon their stars in the process. It's that complacency and laziness that make this a forgettable film and worth avoiding, even when it airs on television."

The Spiderwick Chronicles (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-04

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "It's the simplicity and straightforwardness of the story that gives the movie its charm and distinguishes it from other productions."

Vantage Point (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-04

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "The absence of solid intrigue is too obvious, but the level of entertainment is so high and efficient, it's hard not to enjoy this flick."

Batman: The Movie (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The movie provides giggles both intentional and unintentional from start to finish, making Batman: The Movie required viewing for any fan of camp cinema."

Gangs Of New York (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-01

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Though not Scorsese's best work, Gangs of New York is still an engaging film that doesn't feel too long despite a running time of nearly three hours."

Point Break (Blu-Ray)

2008-07-01

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Point Break is as fun as ever, but I'm not sure if the modest uptick in picture quality is worth the investment."

Be Kind Rewind (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-30

Reviewed by Dan Mancini
Quote: "Be Kind Rewind is long on charm and technical expertise. Unfortunately, Gondry and crew didn't quite find that sweet spot between earnest genre piece and arch art-house metagenre. The movie fails, but does so with a maximum of style."

In The Line Of Fire (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-30

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "In the Line of Fire is exciting, intelligent, and even charming entertainment."

Natural Born Killers (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-30

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "We are Mickey and Mallory whether we want to admit it or not, Stone purports, and the violence in and around their circle is designed for you to make sure you know what you're getting into."

The Sand Pebbles (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-30

Reviewed by David Ryan
Quote: "Sprawling, beautiful, and extremely well-acted, it's the kind of film Hollywood simply doesn't make anymore."

Persepolis (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-26

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "Although it's 100 percent animated, Persepolis provokes just as many emotions as a solid real-life drama, primarily because the script and the characters boast an incredibly human aspect and most of the drawings are lifelike instead of cartoonish."

Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This new hi-def box set from Warner Bros. is impressive, and well worth the money for fans of the series."

Fool's Gold (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Fool's Gold has the luster of something entertaining, but take the title as a warning, for what lurks beneath is worthless."

Jumper (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The film was disappointing, but the Blu-ray is not."

Meet The Spartans (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "I don't know why anyone would want to watch Meet the Spartans, but I suppose if you're going to watch it, you may as well watch it in Blu-ray."

Men In Black (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "What's not to like about Men in Black? Barry Sonnenfeld's hilarious action comedy boasts first-class entertainment, plenty of original ideas, and great gags, making it one of those late '90s blockbusters that'll be enjoyable to experience over and over again."

So I Married An Axe Murderer (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-19

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Is it possible to recommend a film that fails miserably in the execution of its central premise? I'm not sure, but So I Married An Axe Murderer would be a worthy contender on a list of potential candidates."

Short Circuit (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Number Five is an irrepressibly endearing character that is easy to adore."

There Will Be Blood (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is a magnificent motion picture, one of the finest character studies in recent years."

A Bridge Too Far (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "While I don't deny the historical accuracy of Battle of Britain is compelling, I don't think it needs to sustain itself for three hours."

Cloverfield (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-12

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Cloverfield is nothing more than a modestly effective but rather poorly made monster movie."

Broken Trail (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-10

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "I think it's pretty safe to say Robert Duvall was born for the role of a cowboy. Travel back in time and watch him in Open Range and Lonesome Dove, and you'll know what I mean."

The Professionals (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-10

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Even if you're not a fan of westerns, The Professionals offers such a wonder time with some truly colorful characters that it becomes immediately difficult to resist. On Blu-ray, this emerges as one of the better examples of how the high-definition format can helps us become reacquainted with excellent moviemaking from decades past."

Mrs. Doubtfire (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-09

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Mrs. Doubtfire must have been an easy sell: take one of the best improv comics around (Robin Williams), make him a voice actor (which plays to his strengths), and then put him in a dress."

Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-06

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The quality of the acting is made more remarkable considering the lackluster script, which really does the movie in."

The Longest Day (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-06

Reviewed by Franck Tabouring
Quote: "So how does a 1962 black-and-white war movie look in high-definition? One word: stunning."

Battle Of Britain (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "When it comes to war films, Battle of Britain shines a light on a previously seen and almost wholly forgotten conflict."

Blades Of Glory (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Here's what Blades of Glory does; it says, "Hey, we've got this funny gimmick! And Will Ferrell and the Napoleon Dynamite guy are here, so you want to come!"

Patton (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-03

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Scott's performance suggests that Patton's noisy external personality is merely a logical extension of this man's fiery soul."

Bee Movie (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "This is a remarkably detailed and complex animated world, bursting at the seams with eye-catching images."

Company (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Sondheim fans will undoubtedly be delighted by the chance to own this impressive new production of Company in hi-def."

The Other Boleyn Girl (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The Other Boleyn Girl slightly modernizes what could easily have been a muddled mess, and the result is an entertaining little film that's designed to get you good brownie points with the women. Trust me on this."

Rambo Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Rambo's high-def debut is a shotgun blast to the crotch...in a good way."

Semi-Pro (Blu-Ray)

2008-06-02

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Will Ferrell simply isn't up to the task. He has a couple of good moments, but for the most part his performance just doesn't work."

Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The movie is as fantastic as ever, the audio is a stunner and the video, while not as eye-torching as I would have liked, is an improvement from its DVD counterpart. But the extras letdown is a tragic and nearly fatal hull breach."

Next (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-30

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If I could see the future, then I could have saved some of my past by skipping this turd."

The Recruit (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-30

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A fun little thriller that provides a good deal of entertainment, as long as your expectations aren't too high."

Signs (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-30

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's a pretty good mystery, a pretty good comedy, and a pretty good science-fiction film. Essentially, it's pretty good."

V For Vendetta (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "A worthy action film that doesn't quite live up to the lofty intellectual goals it sets for itself."

Rambo (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-27

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Stallone is still capable of playing the role effectively, and he doesn't disappoint here."

Face/Off (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The high-octane airplane chase and frantic hangar shootout sets the tone immediately, and that tone is BAM! BAM! BAM! BAM! KA-BLOOIE!"

Fletch (HD DVD)

2008-05-23

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Chase is the whole show with his endless, sarcastic one-liners and dodo-bird physical comedy."

Run Lola Run (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-23

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Potent, visceral, and incredibly entertaining, Run Lola Run is a true gem, robbed of an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film."

Anger Management (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-15

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "Jack Nicholson manages to provide some fun just by being Jack, despite the fact that he is playing a rather poorly written character."

P.S. I Love You (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Part of me thinks that if there was another woman who was a little softer in appearance and emotionally dynamic cast as Holly, maybe more people would have enjoyed it."

Sublime (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-15

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "The writer and director have a clear message they want you to take away from the film, and instead of telling you in a clear and concise manner (which would take all of 5 minutes), they dress it up for two hours and then hit you over the head with it."

Untraceable (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-15

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Sadly, Untraceable comes off like a venture-capital pitch job, the creator eager to convince the underwriter that this idea has real legs. Unfortunately, this one is hobbled from the outset."

Youth Without Youth (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-13

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The film is not as dull, mind-numbingly confusing, or bewilderingly complex as critics would have you believe. On the other hand, it is also not as deep and profound as Coppola would have you believe."

The Phantom Of The Opera (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-09

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Schumacher and his team are to be commended for tackling something this iconic and coming within spitting distance of their target. This Phantom of the Opera is not the definitive version Warner Bros. had hoped for, but it is a ride well worth taking, and a soundtrack well worth owning, if only for the score."

Shall We Dance? (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-06

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's not a perfect film, but it is a very nice date movie that features some wonderful music and solid performances."

Twister (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-06

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Twister is unapologetic eye and ear candy and never portends to parade itself as anything more."

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The world of Narnia was made for high-definition, and its Blu debut delivers all the high-resolution Minotaur hair you could ever want."

27 Dresses (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-05

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "What makes 27 Dresses work as well as it does are the effective performances from the cast (or about half of them, anyway)."

Aliens Vs. Predator: Requiem (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-02

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Stick a fork in this franchise. It was an interesting experiment gone horribly wrong. I have no doubt Greg and Colin can make compelling films, but here their geek cred has led them astray."

National Treasure (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Yeah there are plot holes you could sail a clipper ship through, but National Treasure is a load of fun and its Blu upgrade is worth checking out."

National Treasure 2: Book Of Secrets (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-02

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's simply impossible to give a crap about what goes on in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets because the movie refuses to play by any rules whatsoever. History and logic are out the window, whatever clues are figured out are only done so in some terribly contrived way because the screenwriters want to get from point A to point B in as sensational a manner as possible, no matter how much they have to sacrifice their credibility in order to do so."

One Missed Call (Blu-Ray)

2008-05-02

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "During one of the most unintentionally laughable scenes I've ever witnessed, a cell phone receives an exorcism. I kid ye not. I had to pop the Blu-ray disc out of my player to make sure I hadn't put the latest Scary Movie on in error."

The Golden Compass (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-29

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "This is a perfect example of 'throw you in the deep end' filmmaking. With the exception of a short voiceover at the beginning, the film makes no concessions to those new to Pullman's world, throwing out names and vocabulary with complete abandon."

Alvin And The Chipmunks (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-28

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Although the spiffy CGI magic is more than competent for a proper redux of the original animated prime time critter crooners, Alvin and his two cuddly comrades are unmistakably served up as roadkill here."

August Rush (HD DVD)

2008-04-28

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Some of the dialogue just made me cringe, like when Terrence Howard's character says 'There's a whole world out there with millions of wind chimes.' Naturally, I predicted that wind chimes would appear later in the film."

First Sunday (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "It's pleasant if you haven't got anything else to do, but offers very little of genuine value."

Saawariya (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-28

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "The film is readily accessible for American audiences and boasts an impressive array of visuals and special effects."

Sharkwater (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "So here I was all set for a 'guy swimming with sharks and lecturing us about how they're majestic species and why don't you just drop your preconceived notions you anti-sharkite' and suddenly this thing turns into Jack Bauer of the High Seas."

The 6th Day (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Considerably more entertaining than a dissertation on bioethics. You get some cool flying around with the helicopter jets, an extended car chase scene with bad guys getting run over, a snapped neck or two, and a half-hour incursion into the evildoers' lair, all of which culminates in hand-to-hand combat amidst cloning goo, more laser blasts, big-time explosions, and a simple-yet-satisfying Final Bad Guy Death."

The Devil's Own (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-18

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I have to wonder where the film's 90 million dollar budget went. I know stars like Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt don't come cheap, and neither does filming in New York City, but this really doesn't look like a 90 million dollar movie."

First Knight (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "If you're a diehard fan of Sean Connery, this one is worth a watch. Otherwise, you're better off avoiding First Knight and checking out the slightly superior (but still problematic) King Arthur."

The Orphanage (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-18

Reviewed by Clark Douglas
Quote: "A film that I think will only grow in reputation as it ages. It has that wonderful timeless quality which will make it just as effective some fifty years from now as it is today. Don't wait fifty years to see it, though..."

A Passage To India (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-18

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Although this is one of Lean's lesser works, we are still talking about the works of a master filmmaker and the sumptuous visuals alone would make A Passage To India on Blu-Ray worthy of purchase."

Commando (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-11

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's possible to watch this film with a serious action-oriented audience and be entertained. It's also entirely possible to watch the film for laughs (or for a drinking game) and be entertained by the poor acting, the one-liners, and the butt-chin."

Predator (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-11

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "With a group of Alpha males this sweaty, veiny, and mustache-laden, there's only one thing that can out-macho Dutch and his soldiers and that's the Predator, one of the all-time greatest creatures ever crafted for the big screen."

Coyote Ugly (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-10

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Is Coyote Ugly a misunderstood classic? Are you likely to have an epiphany while watching it? Is it better than Cocktail (the only other bar based movie I could think of)? The answers to those questions are No, No and Yes."

The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-08

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Terry Gilliam has yet again created a self-contained world full of magic and wonder. I might hesitate to show this film to young children (the under-6 crowd), but I have no reservations about recommending it to anyone else looking for a bit of fantasy in our modern world."

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-08

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Only my love for Johnny Cash (and, to a lesser extent, Walk the Line) brought me to watch Walk Hard. I'm glad it did."

Independence Day (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-04

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "As far as blockbusters go, Independence Day is a penultimate example of the mindless bombast of the 1990s. It's fun, it's fast, and it's feverish in its use of high-cost effects wizardry."

Unbreakable (Blu-Ray)

2008-04-04

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "I realized what I dislike about all of Shyamalan's movies: the writing. It's almost like he's two different people: one a talented director, the other a boring, hackneyed writer."

Bonnie And Clyde (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-27

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Bonnie and Clyde changed the face of crime, so it's fitting that Bonnie and Clyde changed the face of cinema."

Hidalgo (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-27

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The film is slow and sporadically spunky, but the high-def rebirth gives Hidalgo a pass from the glue factory."

Ice Age (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-27

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Entertaining for both children and adults and notable for its lack of double-entendres and toilet humor."

Hitman (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-21

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "No matter how stylized and violent the action is -- and it is violent, with blood spewing every which way -- if the main character plows through the bad guys like he was, well, a video game character, and there are no consequences to his actions, then what you've got is an action movie that's something worse than bad -- boring."

I, Robot (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-21

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Not guilty. Now fetch me my slippers robot slave!"

The Rookie (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-21

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "There's no doubt that when it comes to stories about small town folks overcoming incredible odds to achieve their dreams, this is a story that you can't help but like."

Steep (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-20

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "All in all, Steep is an interesting look at those who ride their own different sort of giants. "

Enchanted (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-18

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "What makes Enchanted so enjoyable might be the fact that it tends to revel in its legacy without directly bathing in it."

I Am Legend (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-18

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "In the final analysis, though I Am Legend shows some flashes of brilliance and promise in its unfolding, it inexcusably lapses into typical action sequences that undo all that was once good within it."

August Rush (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "When it comes to movies about orphaned child prodigies, if August Rush doesn't make it to the top of the list, especially after the hype, it should tell you that there's not really much here past the surface."

Beowulf (HD DVD)

2008-03-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Inventive and exciting, Beowulf shines as a film and shines even brighter in high-definition."

Gattaca: Special Edition (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-15

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Not only is the film criminally underrated, it's more relevant today than when it was theatrically released."

Gone Baby Gone (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-15

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There's nothing noteworthy to see here, not even the touted twist ending."

No Reservations (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-15

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart are both fine performers who deserve a better script."

Appleseed: Ex Machina (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-11

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "At this point in the review I know exactly what you're thinking, 'Sure, this all sounds cool, but I like zombies. What can you offer me?' Well I'll tell you what I can offer you: techno-zombies, that's what!"

No Country For Old Men (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-11

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If there was one thing I would hold against No Country For Old Men it's that, since this is a Coen Bros. production, comparing the dialogue between Bell and his partner Wendell (Garret Dillahunt, The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) to Marge and Lou in Fargo seemed to resonate with me a little bit. But after the first viewing, that notion left me quicker than a two-dollar hooker."

Sleuth (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-11

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "Definitely one those films that serves as a tour-de-force for two experienced, professional actors. Caine and Law more often than not pull out all the stops as the conflicted, complex characters in this cinematic chess game."

In The Valley Of Elah (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-06

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "A powerful and patriotic film without preachiness."

No Reservations (HD DVD)

2008-03-04

Reviewed by Ben Saylor
Quote: "The fact that much of the action unfolds in the kitchen of a fancy restaurant adds some zest to the proceedings, but all the artfully prepared dishes in the world can't hide this movie's by-the-numbers screenplay."

Becoming Jane (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-03

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "As the saying goes, this one is certainly 'loosely based' on historic fact."

Dan In Real Life (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "With the pleasant surprises in the film, the overall story seems to still fall a little bit muddled."

In The Valley Of Elah (HD DVD)

2008-03-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "While this might be a message film, the message is about the ravages of war on soldiers who served in Iraq. The legalities for invasion, the war for oil, and all that rhetoric is disposed of and at the core is a movie that deserves to be seen and heard regardless of ideology."

Michael Clayton (Blu-Ray)

2008-03-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "This is about a guy with a slightly rusty moral compass who happens to be a lawyer. So if you look at it with that kind of prism, you're probably going to avoid any disappointment at the end of the day."

Crimson Tide (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Perspiration permeates the film from stern to port and if anything augments the tension it's the sight of lantern-jawed guys with sweaty foreheads refracting the instrument panel lights in a kaleidoscope of reds and blues."

30 Days Of Night (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-26

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "These characters aren't bad, just bland. That makes them cannon fodder and they never quite get beyond that, no matter how many monologues they cough up about their children."

American Gangster (HD DVD)

2008-02-19

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "When the format war makes me want to recommend a standard definition, day and date release over its high definition counterpart, I've pretty much seen everything."

The Invasion (HD DVD)

2008-02-19

Reviewed by Ben Saylor
Quote: "The film lulls you into thinking, 'Hey, this is all right,' then it jacks you in the face with a patently ridiculous ending."

The Assassination Of Jesse James By The Coward Robert Ford (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Regardless of whether or not you are partial to westerns or biopics, this particular film is unique in that is plays more like a dramatized documentary, complete with historical narration (by Hugh Ross), while unfolding like the life and death of a flower in slow motion splendor. It is because of this gentle pacing we can examine and appreciate who these characters are and what they go through, whereas in the hands of a Michael Bay or even a Terry Gilliam the visual stimulation would prevent us from doing so."

The Brave One (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "If you like your vengeance pictures with a decidedly more intelligent approach and undeniable sense of conscience, The Brave One will not disappoint."

The Invasion (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "It's painfully clear that a patchwork production has been presented to filmgoers, who will likely recognize Hirschbiegel's fine work and Silver's wham-bang tampering."

Me, Myself, And Irene (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Keep working your HD mojo, Fox. This movie is disappointing, but hopefully it's a sign of more catalog titles to come."

Ocean's Trilogy (HD DVD)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Apart from the major narrative misstep in the second film, this is a trilogy that is fun. Fun, fun, fun."

The Omega Man (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "Having Heston play opposite a strong, black, female love interest -- a relationship that would be recreated two years later by Roger Moore and Gloria Hendry in Guy Hamilton's Live and Let Die -- was groundbreaking for its time. Sure the action sequences between Heston and The Family are fun, but the guts of The Omega Man resides within the touching rise and fall of Neville and Lisa."

We Own The Night (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "You have two Oscar nominees and one Oscar winner put together with a script that is unfortunately rather dull and uninspired."

White Noise 2 (HD DVD)

2008-02-09

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "No matter what your views and beliefs are about life after death and the existence of EVP as proof of communication with the dead, there's no denying that White Noise 2 is a chilling tale that leaves you thinking and possibly sleeping with the lights on."

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (HD DVD)

2008-02-05

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "But even as it fails, the film's script fails big, throwing in three of the larger personalities of the middle part of Elizabeth's reign: Mary Stuart, Walter Raleigh, and Phillip II."

The Jane Austen Book Club (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-05

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "I'm sure many readers of this review are sounding the 'chick flick' alarm, though I think that is rather unfair."

Damages: The Complete First Season (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Combining excellent storylines with capable performances, it's on the short list of best dramatic television shows that aired in 2007."

Mobsters (HD DVD)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Christopher Kulik
Quote: "The miscasting of the leads resulted in some laughable performances, and the story (courtesy of Michael Mahern) has no snazz or pizzazz whatsoever."

Ocean's Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "A trilogy of films that have fun with the material, themselves, and each other. If you're looking for two hours of pure entertainment, the Ocean's films fit the bill."

Pixar Short Films Collection: Volume 1 (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "While you may be able to find these shorts online, on VHS, or included on other Pixar special edition releases, having them all in one collection, supported by a great documentary, showcases the amazing journey that this company and its people have undertaken. It's a story that needed to be told and one that everyone should hear, as it proves what you can accomplish when you whole-heartedly pursue your dreams...to infinity and beyond."

Sunshine (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Starts as interesting, maintains that pace to some degree, but ultimately fades in the last fifteen or twenty minutes."

Underdog (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Maybe the incessant mediocrity of the film is too much to bear for anyone, no matter how great an admirer they are of airborne canines."

Wall Street (Blu-Ray)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "When the final bell rings and the trading papers settle on the empty trading floor, Wall Street will be recognized for its accuracy and intelligent approach to its subject matter."

White Noise (HD DVD)

2008-02-02

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There's no crime in under-achieving in this manner but the court would assert that a filmmaker like Sax and a studio like Universal should go for broke the next time they entertain the apparitions of those who occupy the ethereal plane."

Battlestar Galactica: Season One (HD DVD)

2008-01-28

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "If you're a fan of the series and happen to have the added benefit of an HD player, I'll bet you have this set already; if not, I'll bet there's a store open right now somewhere that has it, so what are you waiting for?"

Daddy Day Camp (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "At first glance, Daddy Day Camp may seem like an underachieving sequel to a film that wasn't funny to begin with and is one of the more painful cinematic experiences in recent memory. But when you look into it further, it's really...nah, it's pretty much just that."

Eastern Promises (HD DVD)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Because Cronenberg doesn't give us many details about the operations of the Russian mob, it feels more authentic and unembellished."

The Kingdom (HD DVD)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The biggest gratification is that Peter Berg's film uses terrorism as a central theme and -- shocker! -- Eastern European neo-Nazis or corrupt CIA bureaucrats aren't the perpetrators. Wow, for Hollywood it takes a world of willpower to avoid that default bad guy position."

Man On Fire (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Looks and sounds really good, but it's also REALLY long."

Mr. Woodcock (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Cleverly pokes fun at self-help, especially when the message is delivered by such a flawed individual. However, that irony just isn't given the attention it needs."

Pan's Labyrinth (HD DVD)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Perhaps the greatest achievement of Pan's Labyrinth is that it dares to tell a non-traditional story in a very non-traditional fashion and, thereby, raises itself above the mundane trappings of a traditional Hollywood film."

The Pianist (HD DVD)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "A masterpiece and one of the best films of the young century. If you haven't seen it yet, this HD DVD presentation is a great way to get acquainted."

The Rock (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "In my younger days, I had an unhealthy love for The Rock which led to a moronic collegiate contest between myself and a similarly bored dorm-mate over who could watch it the most times in a month. I won't go into detail, but I won and it wasn't necessarily a high point in my academic career."

Shakira: Oral Fixation Tour (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Shakira keeps her audience entertained and involved, and I was pleasantly surprised at how she pulls it all off, despite hints of Beyonce, Cheryl Crow, and Celine Dion."

Timecop (HD DVD)

2008-01-24

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Take away the time traveling tomfoolery and you're dealing with a typical mid-'90s Van Damme action flick. That's cool, I like those movies. But the scifi conceit meets with mixed success and ultimately makes Timecop stupider."

The Game Plan (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-22

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "It's a shame to have been so let down by this film, one that could have been so much better if the Rock hadn't been held back from delivering a real sports comedy. Instead, we'll toss this one in the back of the closet and hope it gets forgotten like so many sports teams' losing seasons."

Cat People (HD DVD)

2008-01-17

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "If you buy into its mythical premise and are prepared to witness a fable told with the forthright manner of, say, a Grimm fairytale, this film offers a seductive, sensual, and shocking journey into the lair of animal passion."

Con Air (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-17

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Simon West directs this thing with the subtlety of an exploding mastodon and relies on way too many hack moments to carry the film forward."

Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-17

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The thing is such a bodacious piece of cinematic entertainment, a moonshot of a road movie that is ceaseless in its property damage, yet funny and surprisingly emotional."

That's Entertainment! The Complete Collection (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-17

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "The one drawback to That's Entertainment! The Complete Collection are the redundancies which become readily apparent when watching all three films back-to-back-to-back. Other than that, this is a must own piece of film history."

The Omega Man (HD DVD)

2008-01-14

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "This film did not advance the genre, nor does it provide any great drama or scares. However, it is endearingly earnest and highly entertaining, which is enough for me to recommend it wholeheartedly."

Deliverance (HD DVD)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Though I had never seen Deliverance before I received my screener copy, it's been referenced so many times in other media that I was almost surprised to learn that the film had an actual plot and wasn't just an hour and a half of banjo playing and men squealing like pigs."

Dragon Wars: D-War (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Although Dragon Wars: D-War clearly doesn't provide entertainment value to any viewer beyond the age of seven years old (and they'll just want to skip to the 'dragon parts'), it still warrants a level of cautious commendation for its attempt."

Gods And Generals (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The film's three and a half hour runtime? Excessive and unnecessary."

Gothika (HD DVD)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The buildup to the predictable jump scares is often drawn out and sometimes unfulfilled, making the protracted shock scenes a thoroughly unsatisfying dry hump."

Masters Of Horror: Season 1, Volume 4 (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "As far as the other episodes go, they were also somewhat interesting in terms of the story, though the execution from time to time would come off as silly."

Mr. And Mrs. Smith (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you've not gotten into Mr. & Mrs. Smith before, you're not going to find a better looking and sounding version of the film that exists right now."

Tekkonkinkreet (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If there's top notch talent out there willing to write a convincing story, using anime to help tell it and illustrate the reasons for it being so beloved and adored, they'd probably rack up a ton of cash."

Gods And Generals (HD DVD)

2008-01-07

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Clocking in at a stunning three hours and 39 minutes, the film seizes on its epic genre-labeling and runs with it full-tilt, or, rather, lumbers forward awkwardly, cradling a musket while getting shot at."

Pathfinder (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-07

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Well, I've got to hand it to the folks behind Pathfinder. If they wanted a film to be similar in visual style to 300, they certainly have that. The funny part is that they've also got a film that's empty of any real thought or originality, so, yeah, part two of the mission is certainly accomplished."

Resident Evil (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-07

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I can't in good conscience recommend Resident Evil to people without first making sure they've seen a horror film made before 1980."

Resident Evil: Extinction (Blu-Ray)

2008-01-07

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Even for newcomers to the franchise, Resident Evil: Extinction might prove to be a convincing and guilty pleasure film worth turning the lights off and enjoying."

Balls Of Fury (HD DVD)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "If you saw the trailer and thought 'Hey, this looks cool,' then you'll want to at least rent Balls of Fury. If instead you thought, 'That might be the dumbest movie this year,' then you're probably right and should avoid the film at all costs."

The Bourne Ultimatum (HD DVD)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "If watching Matt Damon throttle CIA lackeys that are more evil than Skeletor gets your motor running, you will certainly have a better time with this finale than I did."

Cast Away (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Fox zigged on this Blu-ray disc when it should have zagged."

Eyes Wide Shut: Special Edition (HD DVD)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Considering the film as a kind of dream makes its more awkward moments (like Bill constantly showing off his board license) seem like the synchronicity of dreams instead of poor storytelling."

High School Musical 2: Extended Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The latest darlings of the prepubescent female world are back for a sequel of Electric Boogaloo-like proportions."

The Legend Of Zorro (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "While the initial 1998 film, The Mask of Zorro, rode a tighter trail of straightforward adventure with an occasional wink to the audience, this outing plays more like a flamboyant episode of The Wild Wild West."

Prison Break: Season One (Blu-ray)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Prison Break starts out strong and seems to peter out as things go on with smaller plots and characters that take you away from what you want to see, which is to see Michael and Lincoln getting out of jail. Everything else is window dressing."

The Simpsons Movie (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-22

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Although this film is rife with irreverent jabs at government, interracial tensions, sexual ambiguities, and unapologetic ploys for your hard-earned money, you just can't help but love it, can you?"

Arctic Tale (HD DVD)

2007-12-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "An uninvolving story combined with heavy-handed proselytizing and a below-average HD transfer equal a forgettable release."

Bad Santa: The Unrated Version And Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Go in knowing that there's going to be some level of discomfort and you're going to find yourself laughing a little more than you'd expect."

A Clockwork Orange (HD DVD)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "It's an ugly film in many respects, but a film that is not ugly for its own sake, but ugly to teach the audience a lesson."

Live Free Or Die Hard (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Here, though, when you see cars tumbling mid-air or helicopters exploding from incredible collisions, it's the real deal -- and it looks it!"

Mr. Bean's Holiday (HD DVD)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Mr. Bean's Holiday is essentially a silent movie, which is appropriate because I was essentially silent while watching it."

Ocean's Thirteen (HD DVD And DVD Combo)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "The majority of these actors have a history together, working as a very effective ensemble on the previous Ocean's films and the chemistry has never been better than it is in Ocean's Thirteen."

Rescue Dawn (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Werner Herzog's films have been known to depict man's grittiness and survival in the elements, but he also manages to effectively capture stories about some incredible lives in documentaries that he manages to shoot from time to time. Rescue Dawn manages to function as a hybrid of both of those concepts."

Return To House On Haunted Hill (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Paul Pritchard
Quote: "Just as the movie was about to be sent down for crimes against horror, the 'Play Your Way' feature presented a stunning defense leaving the Judge forced to declare the release not guilty."

The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you haven't seen the first two films, you're not really treading any new ground here."

20 Million Miles To Earth: 50th Anniversary Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-13

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "This film and Harryhausen's work in it has long been cited as an inspiration to some of our greatest genre filmmakers and should continue to be properly studied and enjoyed for its accomplishment."

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-11

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "In fact, the thing that Yates does with the story that I enjoyed was that he took a couple of the givens out of the previous films that had become a custom."

Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix (HD DVD And DVD Combo)

2007-12-11

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "Fortunately for viewers, cinematographer Slawomir Idziak's world is both beautiful and expansive, the perfect match for HD."

The Aviator (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "In a film loaded with stars, DiCaprio clearly brings his A-game, like he did in The Departed, and it shows."

Black Snake Moan (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Sure, it has a near-nude woman chained to a surly black man's radiator, but it has heart, too."

Gothika (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "How Halle Berry came to sign on to this picture is a mystery to me, but then I've always found her to be unabashedly 'opportunistic' when jumping onto the latest Hollywood bandwagon; this time, it was a three-wheeled wagon, though."

Mr. Brooks (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "If you hardly took notice of Mr. Brooks during its all-too-brief theatrical bow, you're encouraged to give it a look now. It's a perfectly engaging thriller to be enjoyed on a quiet night and one you'll likely be sorry to see end."

Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Michael Stailey
Quote: "This franchise has caught lighting in a bottle and is something to be admired, if only for the sheer amount of energy, resources, and creative ingenuity it took to complete. It's not perfect by any means, but nothing in Hollywood ever is."

Shrek The Third (HD DVD)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by Gordon Sullivan
Quote: "Every movie needs two sequels, right? I mean, what would the world be like without Revenge of the Nerds III, Look Who's Talking Now, or The Godfather: Part III?"

Tremors (HD DVD)

2007-12-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "One of my favorite all-time creature features tunnels to the high-def era and this judge couldn't be happier."

Masters Of Horror: Season 1, Volume 3 (Blu-Ray)

2007-12-05

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Blood dripping off large drillbits from a drillpress, women getting tortured and skinned, you know, stuff that makes you cringe and feel entertained. Or maybe I was entertained by it and I should seek help, I don't know."

The Aviator (HD DVD)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is big-ass filmmaking at its most big-assest."

Cars (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Cars is full of lush visuals and humorous lines in one fashion or another, using a topic that much of America can relate to. However, it's the next generation technical abilities that make this a star."

Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: 30th Anniversary Ultimate Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Lack of a Spielberg commentary aside, and the technical qualities of the disc are more than enough reason to pick this up if you've got a Blu-ray player."

Edward Scissorhands (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "While Edward Scissorhands now serves as another picture cut from the Burton design template, the excellent performance by Depp as well as the deeply personal underpinnings of the tale make it one of the director's better fantasies."

Elizabeth (HD DVD)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Kent Dixon
Quote: "There are some truly stunning scenes in this version; for example, the outdoor scenes nearly jump off the screen with stunning clarity, resolution and depth. However, this is not the case throughout the entire film, as the image was soft at times, with muted colors, and black levels were never very impressive."

Fantastic Four: Rise Of The Silver Surfer (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "For as crappy a film as Rise of the Silver Surfer is, it sure does look and sound good on Blu-ray."

The Hills Have Eyes 2 (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I'd like to think I've developed some sort of tier system when it comes to deciding what's good and what's bad. So when I say that the second Hills Have Eyes film is a turd of little unmatched unoriginality, I think I've got some gravitas with this opinion."

Norbit (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There's nothing new here except how low the humor drags its knuckles along the road of tasteless and abusive comedy."

Oldboy (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The story is compelling, the acting is incredible, and I guarantee that you will never see a film like this in the United States because of the opposition it would face from various interest/community groups."

The Polar Express (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "The outcome, inventive though it is, is creepy. While the process is able to capture interesting details of movement and structure, it presents character faces that are unnatural, features seeming to exist on varying planes with flattened faces, lifeless eyes, and misshapen mouths."

Superbad (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Superbad follows in the vein of films like Porky's, American Pie and a score of similar films where guys have to 'score' or else they'll not be guys anymore, or lose the war on terror."

The Wild Bunch (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The Wild Bunch helped signal the arrival of Sam Peckinpah as an effective director who could use violence in effective ways to deliver a message."

Wyatt Earp (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-29

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The tagline for the film is 'love and adventure in a lawless land.' Well sure, if your love is someone else's girlfriend while you let your own longtime girlfriend go the way of Sylvia Plath."

I Know Who Killed Me (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Honestly, I can't remember feeling a sense of pity when it comes to watching a film as I did for this."

Paprika (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "While this was a tough film to watch at times personally, the story driving it was relatively interesting."

I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry (HD DVD)

2007-11-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I laughed a few times, but not nearly enough to compel me to sit through this bumbling amalgam of farts and amateur moralizing ever again."

Ocean's Thirteen (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-23

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you come in not expecting a redefinition of the cinematic landscape, and want to enjoy a good old fashioned heist with lots of humor and a lot of money associated with it, then Ocean's Thirteen is worth it."

Hairspray (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-20

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "You've got a movie that was turned into a Broadway musical, and said musical was converted into a film. Shouldn't that violate some sort of movie cannibalism rule that I don't know about?"

A Clockwork Orange: Special Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The performances remain as memorable as they did when you first saw them, and the imagery is still haunting. The technical qualities aren't too impressive, but the extras are a significant improvement and are worth double-dipping based on just this."

Eyes Wide Shut: Special Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Completists of the Kubrick video library will want to add this to their collection if they haven't already, despite the technical qualities not being a huge leap from the standard definition release."

Home Of The Brave (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "When it comes to GIs and the cost of war once they get home, it's been done before and more effectively, with The Deer Hunter and Coming Home"

Inside Man (HD DVD)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Great movie, solid picture, great sound, redundant extras: a net gain."

Pride And Prejudice (HD DVD)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Any romantic period piece that gives me goosebumps is worthy of a recommendation. The 2005 approach to the literary classic is a splendid adaptation, well-executed from top to bottom. And it's never looked or sounded better than it has on HD-DVD."

Seed Of Chucky (HD DVD)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I dig some of the humor and the kills are over-the-top, but stalled storytelling and a batch of forgettable and/or broken extras make this a disc worth getting only for die-hard Chucky fans, itching for cleaner picture and sound quality."

The Shining: Special Edition (HD DVD)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's scary, packed with disturbing and iconic moments, and has never looked or sounded better."

Talk To Me (HD DVD)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Worth watching at the very least to learn about the life of one of the lesser known but perhaps equally important voices in the African American community. His voice was one of unabashed clarity and candor."

28 Weeks Later (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "While there's plenty of blood spray and visible regurgitation of the red stuff by the infected hordes, Fresnadillo's hand-held visuals coupled with quick-cuts that are faster than the zombies cheats us of a good look."

2001: A Space Odyssey: Special Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-15

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "One of the greatest films of all time finally comes out in a treatment worthy of the 'Special Edition' title. Plenty of extras, decent sound, superb audio, superlative video."

The Fly (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "As a next-generation catalog title, there is something left to be desired, but the film remains the best bet."

License To Wed (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-08

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Seriously, how many more things aren't as funny as License to Wed? My wife crying, that's one. Puppies dying, that's two."

License To Wed (HD DVD)

2007-11-08

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Even though you could entirely miss this picture and not be the poorer for it, there is still merit in the film -- as a mild experience in comedy -- and worthy of a look if convenience and happenstance should occur. You could do much worse than this, that's for certain."

Carlito's Way (HD DVD)

2007-11-05

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "While Carlito's Way is one of several high watermarks for Pacino and Penn, it might be De Palma's career best."

Carlito's Way: Rise To Power (HD DVD)

2007-11-05

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Essentially, this plays out like an after-hours tele-drama -- with on-screen violence, drugs, and plenty of f-bombs -- but no long-lasting purpose or memorable moments."

Deliverance (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-05

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The film material in Deliverance might be a little bit rough, but I implore you to get past it as I did, and you'll find yourself respecting and admiring the film and the material."

Troy: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-05

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The changes Petersen makes in Troy are worth the effort to some degree, but it still doesn't make that journey from good to great that some might expect."

The Wild Bunch (HD DVD)

2007-11-05

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The director's cut runs long, but every minute of the runtime packs something substantial."

Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Alexander eventually took the throne and managed to conquer many lands in the process, with the goal of uniting many people under his rule. That's ideally as far as I can go on this without smashing my head on the keyboard, because that summary seems to make more sense than what I saw."

From Hell (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "From a style point of view, there's no denying that From Hell is a pretty film and the Hughes brothers as filmmakers have some substance behind their craft. I hope one of these days they find a decent screenplay that will help them use those talents."

Jailhouse Rock (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The film, Elvis' first, was a serious one in tone, but it proved to be an effective marriage of popular music with a story that keeps you somewhat involved for an hour and a half."

Robocop (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There is some value in owning this Blu-ray release of Robocop, since it's the best it has looked on the various incarnations of home video. Even so, relying on the sheer magnetism of the feature film is unmistakably offensive to those who are eager to see the high-definition formats -- red or blu -- find a solid footing."

Spider-Man: The High Definition Trilogy (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "It's comical, also, to recall the philosophy of the Spider-Man character, he who fights for the common man without motivation for personal gain; his is a selfless endeavor that serves all peoples of all affiliations, this in stark contrast to the battle waged by HD opponents, Sony vs. the DVD Forum."

Viva Las Vegas (Blu-Ray)

2007-11-01

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with how lighthearted the film was, and Elvis really didn't do anything in the film that embarrassed himself in any way."

Spider-Man 3 (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-30

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "For as grandiose as the third Spider-Man film might be in vision and scope, there seems to be something lacking."

Return To House On Haunted Hill (HD DVD)

2007-10-29

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "This is the kind of creative thinking that will sell high-def to the masses."

Twilight Zone: The Movie (HD DVD)

2007-10-29

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Although it would be disrespectful to not properly acknowledge the untimely loss of Morrow, wouldn't it also be inappropriate to shun the film that served as his final work?"

The Invisible (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-25

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The Invisible falls victim to a lot of things that teenage kids run into, the big one being that it doesn't know what it wants to be when it grows up."

Scary Movie (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-25

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "While it's the perfect season for a film like Scary Movie, the truth is this is a film whose time has come and gone. Sure, you'll get a half smirk or two out of it, but you'll likely find your twelve-year-old and his buddies will have a better time."

Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut (HD DVD)

2007-10-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "In the end, Alexander Revisited -- The Final Cut is simply all dressed up with no real purpose. It appears as a self-indulgent work and an exercise in denial from a director who refuses to believe that this great work of his isn't that great at all."

Hostel: Part II (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-24

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Hostel: Part II is not the rip-off sequel that some alleged and, in its underlying theme of blood for profit, it is a far more disturbing experience than was its predecessor."

Smallville: The Complete Sixth Season (HD DVD)

2007-10-24

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It's apparent that the storytelling machines (a.k.a. the writers), haven't slowed down despite the occasional ho-hum episode (and poor guest star choices)."

Hostel: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-23

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I hope it's not too dark of a metaphor to use, but there are enough extras on this disc to choke a tortured Slovakian hooker."

Evan Almighty (HD DVD)

2007-10-22

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I'd say that Evan Almighty was disappointing, but that would require lofty expectations going in and they weren't there because a) Bruce Almighty, its predecessor, wasn't that great to begin with, and b) this is more a kids movie than something to keep adults entertained."

The Company (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-18

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Simply put, The Company was what The Good Shepherd should have been -- suspenseful, filled with characters you care about, with a fair amount of believability in their actions."

For Love Of The Game (HD DVD)

2007-10-18

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "In short: this film was as entertaining and useful to me as a botched catheter."

Patch Adams (HD DVD)

2007-10-18

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "While composer Marc Shaiman's pensive piano and straining violin arrangements are certainly beautiful, the signal an immediate air of trite familiarity that indicate this will be 'one of those films.'"

Masters Of Horror: Season 1, Volume 2 (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-16

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The big thing that separates Volume Two of Masters of Horror from Volume One is that there were more 'yuks' in each episode, and not enough 'yucks!'"

The Reaping (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-16

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I can honestly say that The Reaping doesn't do anything new or original to hook me, unless putting Hilary Swank in a steamy heterosexual love scene counts."

The Reaping (HD DVD)

2007-10-16

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Still, as whacked-out as it was, I got a kick out of the big reveal of the plagues' purpose -- and was surprised by the decidedly non-hostile approach to Christianity. But I wouldn't recommend showing this to a youth group."

Transformers (HD DVD)

2007-10-16

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Did Paramount deliver the goods? Yes. Actually, make that a @#$% yes."

Hollow Man: Director's Cut (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The film's effects, which are impressive, and a pretty good audio track are the only reasons why Hollow Man should be evaluated."

Masters Of Horror: Season 1, Volume 1 (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "What impressed me most about these episodes is that they weren't afraid to take chances or be bold. In a post-September 11 environment, each show displays something we never would have seen before."

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (HD DVD)

2007-10-11

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Those who know their vintage collectibles will certainly recognize several 8-inch figures from the 1970s, including some from Remco and Mego."

The Getaway (HD DVD)

2007-10-11

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "The case is indefensible, and this court will not entertain any feeble attempts to find favor (or pardon) for this film."

The Searchers (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-11

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There's no question that you'll cringe out the anti-Indian vitriol spewed by Wayne's Edwards but, along the way, Director Ford harnesses the rage to provide a deeper look into a troubled and isolated man."

The Skeleton Key (HD DVD)

2007-10-11

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "There's not too much to say about The Skeleton Key -- neither significantly good nor terribly bad -- save for the fact that it's an enjoyable watch that pleasingly entertains much along the lines of an old Night Gallery episode or, more up to date, an installment of Masters of Horror, sans any gore."

Training Day (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-11

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "On this Blu disc, the film wobbled in the wake of its HD counterpart, here only mustering up an MPEG-2 encoded transfer that was inferior to the red camp's VC-1 accomplishment."

Surf's Up (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I was expecting to be impressed. Animated film, next generation video, MPEG-4 encoded, so it's got to look great, right? While there are moments that do, the choice of making things look like a documentary provide a lot of distressed tactics that left me bored."

Bram Stoker's Dracula (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Is the movie profound or anything like that? Well, not really, no. It's just good old fashioned fun."

Dawn Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "While the Blu-ray incarnation of Dawn of the Dead is pretty good, I was a mite bit depressed that it didn't just pull everything from the Ultimate Edition here. If you're like me, and have a Blu-ray player but also own the Ultimate Edition, you're only buying for the picture upgrade, and it's not really worth it."

Day Of The Dead (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The more discerning fans of horror/zombie movies view this concluding part of Romero's trilogy as forgettable, and it pretty much lives up to that aspect."

Evil Dead 2: Dead By Dawn (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Is the movie profound or anything like that? Well, not really, no. It's just good old fashioned fun."

Halloween (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I mean come on, it's Halloween! If you're making a slasher film, and your villain isn't named Freddy or Jason, then you should give Michael Myers points on the backend for anything you're doing."

Knocked Up (HD DVD)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "No doubt that Knocked Up is a signature Universal release for HD-DVD, but there was somewhat of a missed opportunity here and it's all about the video transfer. The 1.85:1 widescreen (1080p, VC-1 encoded) visual treatment looks okay, but 'okay' doesn't quite cut it in the high-stakes world of high-def optical formats."

The Last Starfighter (HD DVD)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The new transfer is strong, though the prehistoric computer graphics look even more prehistoric."

Next (HD DVD)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "You know what would have been helpful? If I could have seen 96 minutes into the future before I pressed play to rid myself of silly things like expectations for a decent scifi actioner."

Out For Justice (HD DVD)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The film is a fun throwback to the days of rampant, brutal violence when Seagal was a fearsome physical presence. The picture quality earns its high-def credentials, but a lack of extras hurt the release."

Reign Over Me (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Reign Over Me would probably have been a better film if it had known what it wanted to be at some point during the creative metamorphosis of the film. Is it a comedy? Is it a drama? Who knows? Sadly, it's not really answered when viewed, and it's not answered on the sparse supplements that are included. If you're a fan of Sandler or Cheadle, it might be worth renting for the curiosity factor of Sandler taking on serious material, but it's not really memorable in any way and not worth adding to the growing next generation library."

We Are Marshall (Blu-Ray)

2007-10-04

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Films like We Are Marshall are made with the best intentions in mind, but when it comes to execution, seem to lose a lot of bloom on the rose."

Black Book (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Verhoeven is not the right person to be directing this film. I'm not familiar with his work pre-Robocop, but after two decades of working in Hollywood, it would seem he's lost touch of knowing when and how to provide emotional resonance in what he shoots."

Blades Of Glory (HD DVD)

2007-09-27

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Even if the writing had been cribbed straight from a treatise on post-modern interpretations of Biblical dispensationalism, there's a strong likelihood this movie would have still been funny. Ferrell, Heder, Arnett, Poehler and Jenna Fischer -- an All-Star lineup and each are on their game."

Memoirs Of A Geisha (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Memoirs of a Geisha is a good movie with great performances and marvelous production values. The story might not be the greatest thing in the world, but Marshall takes you into the film, mesmerizes you, and leaves you with a pleasant experience at the end of it all."

The Replacement Killers (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Popcorn type action aside, The Replacement Killers is a film that was done so much better the first time when Chou and Woo were wowing people in Hong Kong and a handful of people in America."

Underworld (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-27

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Beckinsdale does a lot of unvampire-like things (like crying, for one), but can you imaging a five-foot-eight woman who weighs 105 pounds soaking wet doing a Keanu Reeves impression and kicking your ass? Well, aside from the large money amount to pay someone to do it, it's not believable in real life, just as it's not believable here."

Shooter (HD DVD)

2007-09-20

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "For individuals who aren't really interested in intricate plots, realistic character arcs, or genuine human drama, but do what to see a lot of people die grisly, violent deaths, Shooter is pretty good."

We Are Marshall (HD DVD And DVD Combo)

2007-09-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "From McG comes a McFeelgood McMovie about McFootball that should make any McFamily McHappy. McCheck it out."

Arlington Road (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Arlington Road should be remembered more for Pellington's technical expertise in heightening the drama, rather than the story itself, for those who feel uneasy by the material."

Bridge To Terabithia (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Bridge to Terabithia is a heartwarming family tale that is a worthy complement to a book that is rapidly becoming generations-old with good reason."

A Few Good Men (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The extras suck, so you're only really in this for the audio and video which thankfully are pretty good."

Primeval (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "To be fair, I came into Primeval with a bit of a cynical eye. We're talking about everyone putting a lot of fear into something that you can turn into shoes, a belt, or a suitcase."

Remember The Titans (Blu-Ray)

2007-09-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "When it comes to Blu-ray discs, Disney continues to impress."

Disturbia (HD DVD)

2007-09-13

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "To the extent that Disturbia works, and for the most part it does, the credit has to go to LaBeouf. The movie's plot, while clever in the sense that it synthesizes thrills both sexy and scary, is hardly innovative. Without an engaging lead there would certainly be an increased focus on the story, exposing how predictable and conventional it is."

The Frighteners: Peter Jackson's Director's Cut (HD DVD)

2007-09-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The ghost effects look great, but the other CGI work buckles under the tighter scrutiny high-definition provides."

The Hurricane (HD DVD)

2007-09-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "This is arguably the best performance of Denzel Washington's career, and anyone who likes him should check it out."

The Untouchables: Special Collector's Edition (HD DVD)

2007-09-13

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I don't mean to utter blasphemy when I talk about the much revered sequence involving Ness, a Capone accountant and a descending baby carriage in a train station, but that sequence seems to be the one that doesn't linger too much in the brain years later."

The Warriors: Ultimate Director's Cut (HD DVD)

2007-09-13

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's one of those movies where you just sit down and enjoy it, setting aside the need to tease some kind of profound statement on disenfranchised youth or the natural inclinations of human civilization and simply soak up the joy of watching guys in clown makeup and baseball uniforms get stomped in the middle of a park."

Notting Hill (HD DVD)

2007-09-06

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Notting Hill is not a sequel to Four Weddings and a Funeral, but more of a retread."

Dawn Of The Dead (HD DVD)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Gore, interesting characters, balls-out action, and a smidgen of social commentary add up to a hell of a ride."

Erin Brockovich (HD DVD)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Erin Brockovich is one of those rare films that allows you to just sit back and just enjoy a well-crafted, well-told story."

Heroes: Season 1 (HD DVD)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Heroes just couldn't stick the landing for its finale. But don't let that deter you from the belle of last season's ball and this sublime HD DVD release."

The Lives Of Others (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Many people probably know The Lives of Others in its other name, which is 'how did that beat Pan's Labyrinth for Best Foreign Film at the 2007 Oscars?'"

Mercury Rising (HD DVD)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The picture quality is improved and the beefier sound mix is active, but the movie itself is the weak link in the HD DVD upgrade."

TMNT (Blu-ray)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The relationship between Leonardo and Raphael turns out to be a little bit more compelling than I anticipated, and that's the reason I stuck around on this film as opposed to ditching it early on."

What Dreams May Come (HD DVD)

2007-08-30

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "While I admire the film for its bold and original idea story -- which especially rare for a big budget Hollywood movie -- the execution is almost tragically bland and conventional."

The Lookout (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-23

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "You know what's great about a guy who cut his teeth on adapting Elmore Leonard books? You're usually going to get a good story or great dialogue. The Lookout has a good story and good dialogue, made all the more cohesive and appealing by the actors."

Meet The Fockers (HD DVD)

2007-08-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I still don't find much worthwhile about this sequel, but I will acknowledge the sweetness of the high-def treatment."

The River (HD DVD)

2007-08-23

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It sucks being a farmer. That's the message I took away from this Mark Rydell-directed, Academy Award-nominated slice of human drama. Or at least, it's a lot tougher and dirtier than my old Fisher Price play-sets would have me believe."

Vacancy (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-23

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The expectations of Vacancy might have been low, but its accomplishments far outweigh any assumption that this is 'just another bad horror film.'"

Blue Planet (IMAX) (HD DVD)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "Concern about the environment still seems alarmist to some; sadly, this makes Blue Planet still relevant and essential viewing for those who still see no problem in treating Earth like a rental car."

Blue Planet (IMAX) (Blu-ray)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It's clear that with either The Dream is Alive or Blue Planet, you're going to be getting a pretty impressive visual show for forty minutes or so. The problem with both features is that they dazzle you a bit too much."

Sea Of Love (HD DVD)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "In films with detective protagonists, the audience usually lags behind the main character's intuition; in Sea of Love, Keller never knows more than we do, which is refreshing -- and a little scary."

Shaun Of The Dead (HD DVD)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The sinew, especially, just bleeds through the screen."

TMNT (HD DVD)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Falling short in terms of compelling story, TMNT still delivers an action-packed frenzy of great-looking computer animation. It's totally righteous on HD-DVD."

Trading Places (HD DVD)

2007-08-16

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "It's got performances from Eddie Murphy in his prime, a svelte Dan Aykroyd, and a topless Jamie Lee Curtis; it was directed by John Landis, before his contract with Satan, the one that bestowed temporary comedic genius upon him, expired; and it features what has got to be the funniest scene of a grown man being sodomized by a gorilla I've ever seen."

Wild Hogs (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-14

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I watched Wild Hogs on a round trip plane ride several months ago. I couldn't necessarily throw myself out of the plane, as my wife was there and who needs that headache. Still though, this film has no originality, the humor is flat, the action is nothing you haven't seen before, and sadly enough, the film represents a step back in Macy's career."

300 (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-10

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Seriously, has there been a more popular film in recent memory that has had as much flash and possessed less substance?"

300 (HD DVD)

2007-08-10

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Yes, I know, the blemishes of Spartan culture were glossed over -- helots and all -- but when you've got a deformed giant pulling a knife out of his eye socket, who really gives a crap?"

Darkman (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Taken for what it is, which is basically camp action, Darkman winds up being interesting and for its time, a decent little action film. Since it's yet another barebones Universal disc, the only thing you're paying for is to upgrade the disc to high definition. And the TrueHD track is nice, but I wouldn't pay the type of cash that's being asked to upgrade it."

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within might be a milestone in cinema any way you want to slice it, but the milestone overshadows the fact the story is a bit thin and the pacing is poor, not to mention the characters lack any real identifiable qualities, and not just because they're fake."

Hot Fuzz (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Any self-respecting HD-DVD adopter (I know you're out there) needs to add this one to the collection, if at the very least to rub it in the face of the Blu-Ray fanboys."

Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I would rather move to Iran and start a Bible study class than sit through the dreck again."

Roving Mars (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Roving Mars winds up being a solid film, letting the visuals speak for themselves. If there is a disappointing part of the film, it's that Paul Newman (The Color of Money) narrates the film, but only the first five minutes of it or so. Past the Newman narration, the film looks good, sounds amazing, and above all else, you really understand not only the effort the engineers, scientists and others put into getting Spirit and Opportunity into space but the payoff they experience."

Santana: Hymns For Peace, Live At Montreux 2004 (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Very often you're going to get a song that lasts upwards of 10 minutes, thanks to the solos and whatnot. It's not a bad thing at all; it sets the expectation that the performance of the evening is going to be a mellow experience, which it lives up to."

Scent Of A Woman (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Until Universal steps to the plate and does something with this film in the supplemental area, you're upgrading at your own risk. If you don't have it, then sure, invest the money."

Streets Of Fire (HD DVD)

2007-08-09

Reviewed by Brendan Babish
Quote: "The actor who comes off the worst has to be Willem Dafoe. Not so much for his performance -- his bug-eyed growling matches the film's ostentatious themes -- but for his wardrobe."

The Bourne Identity (HD DVD)

2007-08-03

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I still nurse an ember or two of resentment to the rejection of the books' major premises and despite the 'novels-are-so-antiquated-in-this-post-Cold-War' defenses, I maintain that the plots could have been transported with little to-do. Who Bourne was in the novels -- a manufactured persona to draw in an arch-terrorist -- could easily have been reproduced. Did it have to be Carlos the Jackal? Of course not, but, geez, I wonder if audiences would still be able to relate to the threat of terrorists these days? Instead we get Bourne against the CIA in both Identity and Supremacy and, as it looks, Ultimatum. This is a bit annoying, but forgivable considering how damn well-made and entertaining the films have been this far."

Are We Done Yet? (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I really hope I'm not coming across as too bitter when it comes to my experience with Are We Done Yet?, but at this point, I'm not sure what else there is left to say. In between Cube appearing in this, and Snoop covering a song written by fricken' Randy Newman, I'm getting old, and I just don't like it."

Curse Of The Golden Flower (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Curse of the Golden Flower is a fascinating film about family that sets off on a slow burn into a battle of epic proportions that few directors are able to accomplish."

Immortal Beloved (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It's definitely worth the upgrade/double dip, and those who haven't seen this before should at least rent it on Blu-ray and do themselves the favor of playing this thing loud."

In Good Company (HD DVD)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Despite a mild yuck factor and general discomfort of watching people's lives in constant flux, I do not hesitate to recommend In Good Company as a huge feel-good movie."

Perfect Stranger (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I hate to keep harping on the ending, but the frustrating thing is that just about everyone involved should have known better when they first read the script."

Rumor Has It (Blu-Ray)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "The filmmaker, Rob Reiner (This is Spinal Tap), seems to have lost sight of the intent of the film. It appears Mr. Reiner has been unable to inject any sense of persuasive emotion that the events of Ted Griffin's otherwise intriguing screenplay would convey, leaving this court to behold a decidedly monotone recitation of the fantastic allegations. Normally, this court would expect to be piqued, provoked, and properly persuaded by such a claim but, in the end, could only recommend the defendant, Ms. Huttinger, seek more competent representation."

The War (HD DVD)

2007-08-02

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The primary obstacle that keeps this film just 'kind of good' as opposed to 'great' is that the film's center is clearly focused in the wrong area."

Flatliners (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I was surprised with how challenging the overall theme about cheating death was to the actors and the story. It's something medical shows tackle every so often, but the way they do it here is rather brave, and the actors' collective vanity doesn't get in the way of things."

Seven Years In Tibet (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Pitt just doesn't work as the lead. He's miscast, through no fault of his own. He's just too damned handsome for traipsing through the Himalayas."

Wild Things: Unrated Edition (Blu-ray)

2007-07-26

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I understand and appreciate the whole 'camp for camp's sake' in movies sometimes, but this thing is a car wreck that explodes four minutes into B- and C-name people showing their naughty bits for no particular reason, other than to say they did."

Billy Madison (HD DVD)

2007-07-25

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The bench continues to lament the absence of bonus features on these catalog releases, but jeezum if this movie don't look purty!"

Dante's Peak (HD DVD)

2007-07-25

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The flick has it where it counts, specifically, a generous does of screen time devoted to calamitous ruin perpetrated by a dickhead volcano."

Letters From Iwo Jima (HD DVD And DVD Combo)

2007-07-25

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "Without a doubt, Letters from Iwo Jima is a somber and even sobering experience in its portrayal of the 'other side' of the historic battle. There's little point in attempting to determine which side deserved what from this conflict as many have already made up their minds. But the true value of this intense character-driven drama is the opportunity we're given to look inside the minds and hearts of the 'enemy' only to learn that he is not so very different than we and, when the rhetoric is stripped away and the military-fueled froth has subsided, we come face to face with another human being as we each struggle to determine the purpose of the warfare of the moment."

Bulletproof (HD DVD)

2007-07-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Let's get to the real question: does the video quality make up for the emaciated extras offering? In a word, no. In a few more words: while the film looks nicer than any iteration that preceded it, the high-def video isn't nearly face-melting enough to mandate a re-buy."

Dragonheart (HD DVD)

2007-07-19

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "The only fantasy about this film is the one where you think you'll have a fun time watching it. A half-baked piece of sword-swinging, fire-breathing claptrap, made tolerable by a sharp HD video treatment."

Hustle And Flow (HD DVD)

2007-07-19

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Never would I thought I'd love a pimp who smacks pregnant women and throws baby mamas out of his house, but Terrance Howard pulls it off with aplomb."

The Patriot (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-19

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I'm not really sure just how mamy computer generated effects were incorporated in the film, but I'll go out on a limb and say that this is the best looking live action film on Blu-ray right now."

The Big Lebowski (HD DVD)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "The film does a lot of things at once, but it helps to illustrate how colorful and varied the characters are that The Dude runs into on an almost nightly basis. It is a virtual quilt of quirks and idiosyncrasies, the number of which could fill up a football field."

Blood Diamond (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "You can tell there's no compromise in showing that diamonds are an ugly business, and Zwick's portrayal of this really makes you not want to buy any diamonds, much less any that are coming from a country at war with itself or not."

Blood Diamond (HD DVD)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "From top to bottom, this is the best selection of extras I've seen so far in HD DVD."

The Messengers (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It's the cinematic equivalent of a pop act with no talent but a decent amount of charisma getting all the music sales and popularity. Not only does it take away from other more talented acts, but the way that it does is simply criminal."

Norbit (HD DVD)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "I encourage you, don't see Norbit. If it's on your Netflix queue, cancel the membership. If it's in your local movie store, don't burn the store down, but burn any copies of it. If a channel airs it, boycott its sponsors. Let's all make sure that something like this makes it into as few eyes and ears as possible. Together, we can do this. Together, we can better America."

Premonition (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "It manages to be the cinematic equivalent of throwing a lot of ideas against the wall to see what sticks. And, like spitballing sessions go, most of it doesn't."

Smokey And The Bandit (HD DVD)

2007-07-12

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "As one who is just outside the window of recollection to understand how iconic Burt Reynolds and the Trans Am were in the late '70s, I've got to wonder for those that remember it: what's wrong with you people? Did the world really clamor for this back then? If I wanted to watch some nutjob drive fast and avoid the police, I would have moved to Los Angeles or followed around a college or professional athlete with a videocamera between the hours of ten in the evening and five in the morning."

Rio Bravo (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-05

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Just when everyone thought that John Wayne peaked after The Searchers, along came Rio Bravo, a film that pairs him with some younger acting talents, and re-teams him with another one of cinema's great directors."

Trading Places: Special Collector's Edition (Blu-Ray)

2007-07-05

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "And if you've never seen Trading Places, what's wrong with you?"

Black Snake Moan (HD DVD)

2007-07-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "On its basic premise, Black Snake Moan has the perfect concept: Christina Ricci is topless for copious amounts of time during the first act of the film, and she's kept under restraints to boot. Granted, she might be making out with Justin Timberlake in the opening scenes, but it's still not a large problem."

Born On The Fourth Of July (HD DVD)

2007-07-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Born of the Fourth of July should be required viewing, but I wouldn't add it to your library until it's given the proper special edition treatment it deserves (Criterion anyone?)"

Breach (Combo HD DVD And Standard DVD)

2007-07-03

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "I love these true-life espionage movies, and Breach is a fantastic entry into the thriller genre. Tense, transfixing and supremely executed, the film manages to enthrall despite the veritable lack of any traditional action."

Liar Liar (HD DVD)

2007-07-03

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "It's the best this so-so comedy has ever looked, but the HD-DVD falls short of generating a compelling enough reason to upgrade."

Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life (HD DVD)

2007-07-03

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "If you like all things Python, you should have this in your library just on general principle. Plus, it's the most exhaustive version of the film on disc (and may be as good as it gets)."

Bruce Almighty (HD DVD)

2007-06-28

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Well, Jim Carrey was funny again, and his subsequent films prove to show that this was the last time where he was going back to what made him famous, the over the top shticky stuff."

The Cowboys (HD DVD)

2007-06-28

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Not many people are given the chance to put a final stamp on their work in the December of their lives like John Wayne had. He turns in a decent performance, but the final act of The Cowboys unknowingly falls into a lot of the plot traps that countless films have done since, and potentially ruins a halfway satisfactory film."

Daylight (HD DVD)

2007-06-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "There's something about man vs. @#$%-ed up circumstances that just doesn't appeal to me; I'd much rather have Stallone protagonists sparring with Easter European bank robbers in the Rocky Mountains than putting out fires and swimming."

Sneakers (HD DVD)

2007-06-28

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Really, there isn't a weak performance in the bunch, from Redford's wry every-man to Strathairn's impressive rendition of the blind computer genius Whistler to Mary McDonnell and her bodacious Pat Benatar haircut, Sneakers is a two hour clinic on how to fabricate unique and engaging on-screen characterizations and apply the maximum amount of Aquanet before Al Gore comes pounding on your dressing room door with a cease-and-desist order."

Digital Video Essentials HD (HD DVD + DVD Combo Disc)

2007-06-20

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Since calibration is the lynchpin of any electronic equipment, this disc proves to be a vital addition to any home theater enthusiast's library."

Lost In Translation (HD DVD)

2007-06-20

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "For as complicated as we humans claim ourselves to be, we really just want to loved and supported. That's what I think the message ofLost in Translation actually is."

Midnight Run (HD DVD)

2007-06-20

Reviewed by Ryan Keefer
Quote: "Many people should try to overlook De Niro's recent work and give Midnight Run a chance."

Rio Bravo (HD DVD)

2007-06-20

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Seriously, he's John Wayne! And she's Angie Dickinson in leggings! Human nature, baby."

Cruel Intentions (Blu-Ray)

2007-06-14

Reviewed by Dennis Prince
Quote: "And, ladies and gentlemen, someone thought this sordid little tale could be passed off to our own children as 'entertainment.'"

Donnie Brasco (Blu-Ray)

2007-06-14

Reviewed by David Ryan
Quote: "If the Burton films were the birth of Johnny Depp the Great Actor, Donnie Brasco was his coming-out party."

Antarctica Dreaming (HD DVD + DVD Combo)

2007-06-06

Reviewed by David Johnson
Quote: "Even if it hadn't been available in high-definition, Antarctica Dreaming is a fine example of a nature documentary."