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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.

Hoffa Filmmaker Signature Series

Oct 08, 2012

Jimmy Hoffa; anyone who knows a little about unions, truckers or the formation of the Teamsters is familiar with his name. In 1992 Danny DeVito attempted to weave a story of the often misunderstood ma...

Full Review | Grade: A

Rock of Ages

Oct 08, 2012

Rock of Ages can't manage center stage long enough to keep you engaged.

Full Review | Grade: C

Jeepers Creepers

Sep 28, 2012

On Blu-ray Jeepers Creepers does look and sound quite good, which adds to the entertainment value.

Full Review | Grade: C

Hostel & Hostel II Double Feature

Sep 27, 2012

There are many film critics who have written about the uneven popularity of horror films. Horror films will be popular for a few years, drop off in business, and then see a resurgence. It's also f...

Full Review | Grade: D

Snow White and the Huntsman

Sep 11, 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman, the latest re-imagined fairy tale out of Hollywood, has enough problems without dragging an actress' lapse in judgment and a first-time feature filmmaker's infidelity i...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Lord of The Rings: Fellowship of The Ring Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Lord of the Rings Extended Edition 5-Disc Set

Sep 05, 2012

You would be hard pressed to find someone who hasn't heard of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Full Review | Grade: A

The Aristocats

Aug 27, 2012

The Aristocats isn't necessarily an essential animated feature but its relative obscurity should sadden anyone who's had the pleasure of singing their way across Paris with Duchess and her kittens.

Full Review | Grade: A

Freelancers

Aug 26, 2012

Apparently it's true what is said of actors. Some films they choose out of an interest in the story and challenging themselves in new ways. While others are simply just a paycheck. This is clearly...

Full Review | Grade: D

Dr. Seuss' The Lorax

Aug 14, 2012

Not to overstate things, but "The Lorax," Dr. Seuss' none too subtle illustrated children's book, remains a classic environmental cautionary tale ever penned for a young audience. Th...

Full Review | Grade: C

Butterfly Effect 2

Aug 13, 2012

In some ways, it's hard to blame studios for remakes like this. The exec's must love pitches for movies like The Butterfly Effect 2: take a popular movie, write a script built around the same...

Full Review | Grade: C