Blu-ray Review: "Heroes," season four

Rating: 6/10
Creator:: Tim Kring
Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Hayden Panettiere, Zachary Quinto, Jack Coleman, Masi Oka

It’s amazing to look back on NBC’s Heroes now that it is completely over and ended, and realize the ups and downs that it went through. Over its four year run, it went from being one of the highest-rated and most popular shows on television, to a passé thing that was easy to make fun of. This didn’t stop it from being a weekly tent-pole show for me throughout the entirety of its run. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: "Heroes," season four” →

Blu-ray Review: INVICTUS

Blu-ray Rating: 4/5

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and its features, and not the actual film. You can check out Wilhem’s review of the film HERE.

Clint Eastwood started off his career as an actor who became one of the biggest and most prolific movie stars of all-time. Along the way he found another place that was very comfortable for him, and that was the director’s chair. Once again he proved himself to be a driving force in Hollywood, and built up his reputation as one of the most respected directors of all time. He has proven time and time again that he must have the Midas Touch, because it seems that any film he touches turns to gold. INVICTUS certainly made that same impact when it was released, and brings that same sentiment to the Blu-ray release. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: INVICTUS” →

Blu-ray Review: DUNE

Blu-ray Rating: 3/5

Since DUNE is an older film and everyone probably already has their mind made up about it, I will just be reviewing the Blu-ray set as a whole and not the film itself.

DUNE is a really fun film to talk about because people’s views on it are so incredibly polarizing. Despite this, a large cult following for David Lynch’s adaptation has grown in the past two decades since the film’s been released. Now the sci-fi classic is hitting on Blu-ray, and Kyle Maclachlan’s crazy haircut has never looked better. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: DUNE” →

Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED

Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and it’s features, not the actual film itself. If you want to check out our review of the film, you can read Ronnie’s HERE.

This past Christmas was a very odd time for movies. Around that time this little independent movie called AVATAR took the world by storm, you may have heard of it. Despite the fact that AVATAR reigned supreme, many of the other films released still did extremely well. This was certainly the case for IT’S COMPLICATED, which competed against AVATAR starting on Christmas Day. Despite opening at #4, the film went on to be a major financial success, and earned over $200 million theatrically. A large part of its success may be because it is the more sensible choice for a date, which also rings true for the Blu-ray. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: IT'S COMPLICATED” →

Blu-ray Review: TRAFFIC

Blu-ray Rating: 2.5/5

Since this is an older film and most people probably already have their opinions on it, I will not be reviewing the actual film itself and instead review the Blu-ray set as a whole.

If anyone remembers the 2000 Academy Awards, they might remember a little film by Steven Soderbergh called TRAFFIC that took the ceremony by storm. Although the film didn’t end up winning Best Picture (neither did Soderbergh’s other film of 2000, ERIN BROCKOVICH), it did end up winning Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Benicio Del Toro, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay. But can a film that brought magic in 2000 do the same ten years later on its Blu-ray release? Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: TRAFFIC” →

Blu-ray Review: THE BLIND SIDE

Blu-ray Rating: 9/10

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and it’s features. If you’re looking for a review of the film itself, you can check out James’ review HERE.

THE BLIND SIDE is a very touching film that took the nation by storm, grossing over 250 million dollars and capturing the hearts of almost everyone who saw it. As most know, the film is also commended for its performances, which ultimately led to Sandra Bullock winning the Academy Award for Best Actress. But would the movie that had it all bring the same magic to the special features of the Blu-ray? Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: THE BLIND SIDE” →

Blu-ray Review: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON

Blu-ray Rating: 7/10

This review will only cover the Blu-ray and it’s features not the actual film itself. If can always check out Kate’s review HERE.

If you’ve ever wondered if vampires have body odor, then the Blu-ray of THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON is made for you. This is one of many little nuggets of info you will learn watching through the special features included on this disc. The film is already an easy sell for any fans, pre-teen girls, or 21-year-old guys who have a peculiar obsession with this sort of thing, but the blu-ray set has a lot of nice and interesting features that can easily pull more than the twihards in. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON” →

Theatrical Review: SHE'S OUT OF MY LEAGUE

Rating: 7/10

Writers: Sean Anders, John Morris
Director: Jim Field Smith
Cast: Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, Krysten Ritter, T.J. Miller
Studio: Paramount

Judd Apatow came along out of thin air with a little comedy called THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, and ended up redefining the R-rated comedy. He set a precedent for the genre, and inspired a chain of copy cats. Then, along comes a little film called SHE’S OUT OF MY LEAGUE which treads similar waters. But did this film end up being another one of those carbon copies?
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Blu-ray Review: THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE

Blu-ray rating: 6/10

This review will only be over the disc and its features, not the actual film itself. If you would like to see a review of the film, you can check out Kate’s HERE.

Ever since I was a child, I’ve endlessly dreamt of having the ability to travel through time. Naturally, I imagined the ability as something I would have complete control over, as most children would. I never once wondered what it might be like if it was out of my control. How could one live their life happily, and really develop relationships? THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE tells us the tale of a man who tries to live as normal a life as he possibly could with such an ailment. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE” →

Theatrical Review: FROM PARIS WITH LOVE

Rating: 8/10

Writers: Adi Hasak (screenplay), Luc Besson (story)
Director: Pierre Morel
Cast: John Travolta, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Kasia Smutniak
Studio: Lionsgate

Luc Besson is probably one of my favorite filmmakers of all time. I will usually watch anything that he is involved with, because it is usually very good (TRANSPORTER 2 aside). He really won my attention with last year’s TAKEN, not to mention he brought my attention to the film’s director Pierre Morel. When their next project together, FROM PARIS WITH LOVE was announced, I automatically knew I’d like it. That was before I saw the very cheesy trailer that made me lose all hope in the film. Continue reading “Theatrical Review: FROM PARIS WITH LOVE” →