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Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD Reviews by Chris Rebholz

Browse reviews written by Chris Rebholz, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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When Chris was but a wee lad growing up in the slums of suburban New Jersey, he happened to rent a little movie called Tron. Then his head exploded. It was at the moment that he realized that he loved movies, and since then Chris has made it a habit of renting movies, going to the movies, discussing his favorite movies, and anything else in between when it comes to that genre.

Baggage Claim

Feb 19, 2014

The cast of Baggage Claim is certainly game and tries hard, but there's the whiff of desperation in many scenes. You've seen all of this before, and in better films, to boot. Maybe even a couple by Tyler Perry, perish the thought.

Full Review | Grade: D

Free Birds

Feb 19, 2014

Younger kids (like way younger kids) will probably get a kick out of Free Birds, but for anyone past the tot stage, this film will seem old, tired and derivative.

Full Review | Grade: C

Metallica: Through the Never

Feb 13, 2014

"Through the Never” is quite a ride, and Metallica fans are rewarded with several teeth-rattling performances.

Full Review | Grade: A

Million Dollar Baby

Feb 13, 2014

For a first-time purchaser of Million Dollar Baby, this 10th Anniversary Edition is the clear winner, because of the new extras and lossless sound.

Full Review | Grade: A

Enough Said

Jan 27, 2014

Don't get me wrong—Enough Said is a perfectly sweet little film, and it's actually rather touching at several key moments.

Full Review | Grade: B

Archer: The Complete Season Four

Jan 27, 2014

call, Archer definitely hits the bullseye. Once again, the show looks and sounds great on Blu-ray and this release (despite the absence of any copious supplements) comes highly recommended.

Full Review | Grade: A

Carrie

Jan 20, 2014

A modern retake on the horror classic with fresh elements.

Full Review | Grade: C

Runner Runner

Jan 17, 2014

The internet has probably been as much of a curse as it has been a blessing, and perhaps nowhere is that first tendency as clearly evident as in the case of online gambling. In days of yore, one had t...

Full Review | Grade: C