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

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The Nut Job

Chris Rebholz | Apr 15, 2014

“The Nut Job” ends with requisite elements of action and break-up-to-make-up scripting, stuffed with a few double-crosses and chase sequences to pad the picture.

Full Review | Grade: C

Fargo

Chris Rebholz | Apr 15, 2014

A film about greed and violence that is sometimes classified as a comedy proved to be Joel and Ethan Coen's first major breakthrough to mainstream audiences. Earning seven Academy Award nomination...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

Paul Kates | Apr 09, 2014

If you are a fan of the previous films, or just a casual traveler into Middle Earth this film is a must see!

Full Review | Grade: B

The Jungle Book 2

Chris Rebholz | Apr 01, 2014

The Jungle Book 2 is a fifty-cent slice of pie following the more filling, elegant meal that is the original film.

Full Review | Grade: C

Out of the Furnace

Chris Rebholz | Mar 26, 2014

There's no denying the gritty honesty of this film, at least with regard to Russell's character.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Book Thief

Chris Rebholz | Mar 24, 2014

he Book Thief is an often noble film, but it ultimately fails to really connect on the emotional level it should have.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Counselor

Chris Rebholz | Feb 27, 2014

The Counselor doesn't divulge its secrets easily, and in fact this is one film that virtually requires (at least) a second viewing.

Full Review | Grade: B

Gravity

Chris Rebholz | Feb 24, 2014

Regardless of how well Gravity fares at this year's Academy Awards, it's a stunning achievement in filmmaking unlike anything that's ever come before.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Americans Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Americans: Season One

Chris Rebholz | Feb 24, 2014

I frankly never completely bought into The Americans' conceit, that said, the show is intricately structured and features some fantastically fun (and sometimes unexpectedly funny) performances.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Fifth Estate

Chris Rebholz | Feb 19, 2014

The Fifth Estate suffers with scattershot direction, slippery scripting and hit or miss casting, with Cumberbatch doing his best but succumbing to a mediocre screenplay and Condon's wishy washy vision.

Full Review | Grade: B