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Last 100 DVD, HD-DVD and Blu-ray movie reviews added
Last 100 added:
V for Vendetta »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...an exciting, thoughtful, old-timey romantic-adventure story that shows up well in high-definition picture and sound." - Read the full review!
May 16, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Shadow Riders, The »
Reviewed by James Plath
"The TV Western formula is so pronounced that it sticks out like the ribs on a starving cow. " - Read the full review!
May 15, 2008 | Format: DVD
Crash and Burn »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...a terrible film from start to finish." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
New Maverick, The [TV Pilot] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"
The New Maverick
just doesn't cut it . . . no matter what deck you're using." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
Le Gai savoir »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"Language, as a societal construct, is the enemy." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, The (Series, The) »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"This box set is an absolute monster..." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers: The Collection - Volume 1 »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"The Rangers (as you might guess from the name) are Wild West space cowboys; they even ride robo-steeds." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
EliteXC: Renegade »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"This isn’t quite bare-knuckle fighting, though it is the closest we’ll get in a legal venue. " - Read the full review!
May 13, 2008 | Format: DVD
Frank Sinatra: The Golden Years »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"
The Tender Trap
...makes a convenient time capsule for the fifties, and at its best it's an amusing romp." - Read the full review!
May 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
Aces 'N Eights »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...a shoddily made bore consisting of worn-out clichés and one-dimensional characters." - Read the full review!
May 13, 2008 | Format: DVD
Cottage, The »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"Kidnapping for Dummies on Bizarro World." - Read the full review!
May 12, 2008 | Format: DVD
Muppet Show, The [TV Show] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Season 3 was another solid outing for Henson and his crew. " - Read the full review!
May 12, 2008 | Format: DVD
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"... the film serves as a blueprint for the modern ‘buddy film.’" - Read the full review!
May 12, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
La Chinoise »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"(The film would) seem eerily prescient as student riots broke out in ... in the summer of 1968" - Read the full review!
May 12, 2008 | Format: DVD
Macon County Line »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"What was the secret of the movie's box-office success? Mostly good old sex and violence, a dash of Southern charm, and a heap of injustice." - Read the full review!
May 12, 2008 | Format: DVD
Poetry of Ireland, The »
Reviewed by James Plath
"If you're looking for a primer on Irish poetry, this isn't it. " - Read the full review!
May 11, 2008 | Format: DVD
Steel City »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...the performances are strong enough to elevate an above average script and make this a mild recommendation." - Read the full review!
May 11, 2008 | Format: DVD
Tom Selleck Western Collection »
Reviewed by James Plath
"What these films have going for them is that they attempt to depict life in the Old West accurately." - Read the full review!
May 10, 2008 | Format: DVD
Lovers, The: The Criterion Collection »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"Controversy aside, the film is pretty standard fare." - Read the full review!
May 10, 2008 | Format: DVD
Frank Sinatra: The Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly Collection »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...fun, dynamic, and forever entertaining." - Read the full review!
May 10, 2008 | Format: DVD
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets »
Reviewed by James Plath
"For a DVD, I have to say that I found the picture really impressive." - Read the full review!
May 8, 2008 | Format: DVD
Night of the Werewolf, The / Vengeance of the Zombies (Double Feature) »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"All I could think about was that sketch on
SNL
with Michael Bolton singing to set the chickens free." - Read the full review!
May 8, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Raisin in the Sun, A »
Reviewed by James Plath
"All four main characters reprise their roles from the stage, but it's McDonald who turns in the bravura performance." - Read the full review!
May 7, 2008 | Format: DVD
Indiana Jones Trilogy »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...as far as watching the first three installments at home, at the moment it doesn't get any better." - Read the full review!
May 8, 2008 | Format: DVD
Dans Paris »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...a film that is maddeningly French in every way." - Read the full review!
May 6, 2008 | Format: DVD
Youth without Youth »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Coppola's additions make Eliade's ontological burgoo just another case of too many cooks." - Read the full review!
May 6, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Chrysanthemum . . . and more mouse mayhem »
Reviewed by James Plath
"The gentle narratives and highlighted subtitles make these great learn-to-read stories." - Read the full review!
May 5, 2008 | Format: DVD
Twister »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"The plot is thin and the characters are shallow. But who cares! The picture and sound are knockouts." - Read the full review!
May 6, 2008 | Format: DVD
Fire Within, The: The Criterion Collection »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"The most sensitive, perceptive and resonant portrait of depression I have ever seen." - Read the full review!
May 5, 2008 | Format: DVD
Alvin and the Chipmunks »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"Overall, you can’t go wrong with
Alvin and the Chipmunks
" - Read the full review!
May 5, 2008 | Format: DVD
Mrs. Doubtfire »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"...an argument could be made that this is the finest release of a fifteen year or older film on the Blu-ray format." - Read the full review!
May 5, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Bob the Builder: The Three Musketrucks »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Save your receipt, parents, because you get a 1-year free subscription to
Parents
magazine." - Read the full review!
May 4, 2008 | Format: DVD
Grizzly Rage »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"This is stupid." - Read the full review!
May 4, 2008 | Format: DVD
Frank Sinatra: The Early Years »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...there is something of value in each of the movies, and Sinatra fans will want them all." - Read the full review!
May 4, 2008 | Format: DVD
Chronicles of Narnia, The: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe »
Reviewed by James Plath
"The acting and costumes are wonderful, and so are the special effects." - Read the full review!
May 3, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Room with a View, A »
Reviewed by Sam Vicchrilli
"It is unfair, really, to directly compare James Ivory's Academy Award-nominated production with this more modest Masterpiece Theater..." - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: DVD
Square Pegs [TV Show] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"You know, like, it's not as bad as you'd think for a show that was canned as it began a second season." - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: DVD
Great Debaters, The »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...an old-fashioned, feel-good film.. " - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: DVD
P.S. I Love You »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...it's one that probably reads better than it comes off on screen." - Read the full review!
May 3, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Keali'i Reichel: Kukahi--Live in Concert »
Reviewed by James Plath
"
Kukahi
is as good of a traditional Hawaiian music and dance concert as I've seen." - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: DVD
Lars and the Real Girl »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"This is a unique little movie that deserves to be seen." - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: DVD
Big Gay Sketch Show, The: The Complete Unrated Second Season »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"Common themes from the LGBT community are explored, putting the queer “family” in the roles of pitcher (comedian) and catcher (punch line)." - Read the full review!
May 1, 2008 | Format: DVD
Twister »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...it almost seems as though AV engineers invented high definition expressly for this movie." - Read the full review!
May 2, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"...it gave me the feeling to strap on my seatbelt and keep my arms and legs securely inside the vehicle at all times." - Read the full review!
Apr 30, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Sublime: Raw Feed Series »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"It was kinda fun...watching poor George's deteriorating predicament. I kept thinking of Monty Python's Black Knight." - Read the full review!
May 1, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Che Guevara: Hasta la Victoria Siempre »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Should be required viewing for any young person who thinks it's cool to wear a Che Guevara t-shirt." - Read the full review!
Apr 30, 2008 | Format: DVD
Tsubasa: The Movie / XXX-HOLiC: The Movie (Clamp Double Feature) »
Reviewed by Emily Snodgrass
"...two movies that are tied together, yet still stand-alone as entertaining stories." - Read the full review!
Apr 29, 2008 | Format: DVD
Big Gay Sketch Show, The: The Complete Unrated First Season »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"This could be a platform for up and coming gay comics to hone their skills." - Read the full review!
Apr 29, 2008 | Format: DVD
Mahatma Gandhi: The Life and Times of a Modern Legend »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"...takes a very straight forward, no-nonsense approach to telling the story of Gandhi." - Read the full review!
Apr 29, 2008 | Format: DVD
James Joyce: So This is Dyoublong? »
Reviewed by James Plath
"More vintage photos turn up in a routine Internet search than in this film." - Read the full review!
Apr 29, 2008 | Format: DVD
Night of the Shooting Stars »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"A Grimm Brothers’ style fairy tale where happy endings are hardly guaranteed." - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: DVD
Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT! »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"Kate Walsh just stood there like a deer caught in the headlights blurting out story fragments amidst a meteor shower of "ums" and "uhs"..." - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: DVD
Untraceable »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Better than any of the
Hostel
or
Saw
films. " - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
P.S. I Love You »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...the filmmakers mean well, but instead of a celebration of life, the whole thing seems like an extended wake." - Read the full review!
Apr 29, 2008 | Format: DVD
Family Ties [TV Series] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"This is the season in which Geena Davis guest stars. " - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: DVD
Bamako »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"Film can teach. Film can entertain." - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: DVD
Delirious Fictions of William Klein, The: Eclipse Series 9 (Criterion) »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"Imagine Captain America as a sociopathic, racist misogynist..." - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: DVD
27 Dresses »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"It’s cute. It’s fun. But it’s harmless." - Read the full review!
Apr 28, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
National Treasure »
Reviewed by James Plath
"It's light romance, light comedy, light PG action violence, and a light romp through American history. " - Read the full review!
Apr 27, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Who knew faux history could be so much fun?" - Read the full review!
Apr 27, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Death of a Cyclist: The Criterion Collection »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"An unusual mix of neorealism and Hollywood genre filmmaking." - Read the full review!
Apr 27, 2008 | Format: DVD
Shall We Dance? »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Gere is surprisingly light on his feet, but the script by Wells is even lighter." - Read the full review!
Apr 26, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Date with Judy, A »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...a few good tunes are not enough to turn this musical comedy into anything more than lightweight escapist fluff." - Read the full review!
Apr 26, 2008 | Format: DVD
Black House »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"There are definitely some grisly moments in
Black House
, most of which involve heavy eye trauma." - Read the full review!
Apr 25, 2008 | Format: DVD
Pistoleros »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"After all, what is a steamy, humid, testosterone-laden production without gun shots and action?" - Read the full review!
Apr 25, 2008 | Format: DVD
Golden Compass, The »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio and Jason P. Vargo
"...if I hadn't liked Pullman's books so much, I probably would have liked this movie version more than I did." - Read the full review!
Apr 24, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
First Sunday »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Lately, if you've seen one Ice Cube 'comedy,' you've seen them all. " - Read the full review!
Apr 24, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Charlie Wilson's War »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"...while theater-goers may have given the film a slight snub, it is worthwhile experiencing on DVD." - Read the full review!
Apr 24, 2008 | Format: DVD
Broceliande »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"The sloppy script, amateurish filming, and deadpan acting couldn't spark one iota of suspense or concern for any of the characters." - Read the full review!
Apr 23, 2008 | Format: DVD
2001 World Series Arizona Diamondbacks Collector's Edition »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"The 2001 World Series is best remembered for perhaps the greatest Game 7 in history." - Read the full review!
Apr 23, 2008 | Format: DVD
Bernard and Doris »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"Easily recommended based on the performances and production design, not on its relative merits as a historical document." - Read the full review!
Apr 22, 2008 | Format: DVD
Family Ties [TV Series] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Intelligence and warmth never go out of style." - Read the full review!
Apr 22, 2008 | Format: DVD
How She Move »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...has little new going for it beyond a boatload of energy and enthusiasm. And pure formula." - Read the full review!
Apr 22, 2008 | Format: DVD
Alien Nation: The Complete Series »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"I was pleasantly surprised by this box set." - Read the full review!
Apr 22, 2008 | Format: DVD
Diving Bell and the Butterfly, The »
Reviewed by James Plath
"An accomplished film, but the tedium and sadness . . . can take an emotional toll on viewers." - Read the full review!
Apr 21, 2008 | Format: DVD
August Rush »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...a lot better than I thought it was going to be and a lot worse than it could have been." - Read the full review!
Apr 21, 2008 | Format: HD DVD
P2 »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"...when a movie can pull off making viewers spring from their seats more than a handful of times, it certainly speaks volumes in itself." - Read the full review!
Apr 20, 2008 | Format: DVD
Saawariya »
Reviewed by James Plath
"A stylistic achievement, but a storytelling disappointment." - Read the full review!
Apr 20, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Delirious »
Reviewed by William David Lee
"Steve Buscemi’s presence is what keeps this film afloat." - Read the full review!
Apr 19, 2008 | Format: DVD
Great Writers: William Faulkner »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Highlights include an audio excerpt of Faulkner reading from his Nobel Prize acceptance speech. " - Read the full review!
Apr 19, 2008 | Format: DVD
Orphanage, The »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...the movie is more than a spine tingler; it's an adept psychological study of a mother's loss." - Read the full review!
Apr 18, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Devil's Own, The »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Ford and Pitt try their best, but Pitt was miscast and both were betrayed by a mediocre script." - Read the full review!
Apr 18, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
My Beautiful Jinjiimaa »
Reviewed by Sam Vicchrilli
"It boasts some fine acting, makes surprising narrative turns, and manages to tug at the heartstrings without being grossly maniupulative." - Read the full review!
Apr 18, 2008 | Format: DVD
Paranormal State: The Complete Season One »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"Even by the standards of paranormal “investigations,” the garbage shown here is laughable." - Read the full review!
Apr 18, 2008 | Format: DVD
Oban Star-Racers: Volume One - The Alwas Cycle »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"...a unique and imaginative display of brilliance." - Read the full review!
Apr 17, 2008 | Format: DVD
One Missed Call »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"One might best describe this would-be thriller as tired, and not even the high-definition processing does much to spice it up." - Read the full review!
Apr 17, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
First Knight »
Reviewed by James Plath
"This version of the Arthurian legend is all Hollywood." - Read the full review!
Apr 16, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Predator »
Reviewed by Dean Winkelspecht
"
Predator
is a larger-than-life thrill ride. " - Read the full review!
Apr 16, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Cheers [TV Series] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"The regulars at Cheers had a comeback for everything. And that kept viewers coming back." - Read the full review!
Apr 15, 2008 | Format: DVD
Planet Earth: Caves / Deserts / Ice Worlds »
Reviewed by Tom Landy
"just a small taste of a much more extravagant feast." - Read the full review!
Apr 15, 2008 | Format: DVD
Bonnie and Clyde »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...still carries a punch, skillfully combining violence and humor in equal measure." - Read the full review!
Apr 14, 2008 | Format: HD DVD
Three Caballeros »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Surprisingly imaginative at times, and tedious at others." - Read the full review!
Apr 14, 2008 | Format: DVD
Classical Baby (I'm Grown Up Now): The Poetry Show »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"Most of the pieces are bright, appealing to the rapidly shifting attention span of the target audience." - Read the full review!
Apr 13, 2008 | Format: DVD
Passage To India, A »
Reviewed by James Plath
"The kind of epic that seems painted on a small enough canvas to where it resonates as incident and fable." - Read the full review!
Apr 13, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Blast of Silence: The Criterion Collection »
Reviewed by Christopher Long
"“Blast of Silence” is a treat for film noir fans." - Read the full review!
Apr 13, 2008 | Format: DVD
Orphanage, The »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"Not only is the story spooky...there are several good shocks along the way that will knock you out of your seat." - Read the full review!
Apr 12, 2008 | Format: DVD
The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep »
Reviewed by James Plath
"All the bonus features from the DVD . . . plus a Blu-ray exclusive game." - Read the full review!
Apr 12, 2008 | Format: Blu-ray
Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Season 6 »
Reviewed by Jason P. Vargo
"Anyone looking to go on a roller coaster of emotions based on subject matter is encouraged to pick up this release." - Read the full review!
Apr 11, 2008 | Format: DVD
Bewitched [TV Series] »
Reviewed by James Plath
"Season Six has some entertaining shows, but a lot of dumb ones too." - Read the full review!
Apr 11, 2008 | Format: DVD
One Missed Call »
Reviewed by John J. Puccio
"...not the worst horror movie I've ever seen, but it is among the more tedious." - Read the full review!
Apr 10, 2008 | Format: DVD
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