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

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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: A

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: A

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: A

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: A

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

Baggage Claim

Chris Rebholz | 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