Theatrical Review: EDGE OF DARKNESS

Rating: 4/10

Writers: William Monahan, Andrew Bovell
Director: Martin Campbell
Cast: Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston, Bojana Novakovic
Studio: Warner Bros.

I feel like I was one of the only people excited about EDGE OF DARKNESS after seeing the film’s trailer. Martin Campbell blew me away with CASINO ROYALE, so I was almost automatically excited for this film. Not to mention that I actually like Mel Gibson as an actor, and was anxious to see him in a new film. From the trailer, the film looked like an action-packed thrill ride, but it was actually quite the opposite. Continue reading “Theatrical Review: EDGE OF DARKNESS” →

Blu-ray Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE

Blu-ray rating: 7/10

PRIDE & PREJUDICE is one of the most popular and well-respected novels by the incomparable Jane Austen. Her books are well known worldwide, and have inspired readers for almost two centuries. PRIDE & PREJUDICE has spawned countless adaptations through various forms of media, including the highly revered 1995 miniseries that aired on the BBC.

Needless to say, many people weren’t too excited about the 2005 version being made, solely because the 1995 version is so close to many peoples’ hearts. The only problem was that the 2005 version was actually really good, and ended up stealing the hearts of many that watched it. It ended up being a critical and commercial success. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: PRIDE & PREJUDICE” →

Blu-ray Review: WHITEOUT

Blu-ray Rating: 3/10

If you want to read an actual review of the film, you can read James’ review here. This review will only cover the Blu-ray and its special features.

I don’t know what it is about snow that makes it look so pretty in HD, but it does. Because of this WHITEOUT is gorgeous, and is the perfect setting for a Blu-ray. But unfortunately that is just about the only exciting thing about this disc. Oh, there is a digital copy, that is kind of cool, I guess. There are a couple special features and they aren’t bad at all, I actually somewhat enjoyed them, but there are so few features that it is immensely disappointing. Continue reading “Blu-ray Review: WHITEOUT” →

DVD Review: FACING ALI

Facing Ali

Film rating: 7/10
DVD rating: 3/10

Director: Pete McCormack
Studio: Lionsgate

FACING ALI is a documentary that doesn’t take the usual approach to telling Muhammad Ali’s story. In fact, very little of the film is actually about his personal life. This film focuses mainly on his most historic fights, and the boxers who faced him. It features some of the biggest names in boxing at the time, such as George Chuvalo, Joe Fraizer, and George Foreman (yes, the grill guy). Continue reading “DVD Review: FACING ALI” →