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

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X-Men: First Class

Chris Rebholz | Sep 10, 2011

When looking back at the birth of the comic book movie genre there are a few that stand out. As time passes the films have gotten better, given the popularity of the genre and Hollywood's willingness...

Full Review | Grade: B

Prom

Roger Longenbach | Aug 30, 2011

The latest entry from Walt Disney Studios in an effort to grab the tween/teenage market is coming out on Blu-ray/DVD combo pack on August 30. Prom is about exactly that. ...

Full Review | Grade: B

Limitless

Nathan M Rose | Aug 14, 2011

Limitless should go to the top of your purchase/rental list, as it is one of the better films that have come out of 2011.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dylan Dog: Dead of Night

Nathan M Rose | Aug 07, 2011

Brandon Routh has played some very iconic roles in recent years -- from the Man of Steel in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns, to Agent Daniel Shaw on the hit NBC television series,...

Full Review | Grade: B

Donnie Darko Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Donnie Darko (10th Anniversary Edition)

Chris Rebholz | Aug 06, 2011

Ten years ago a film came out that did more than simply tell another teen high school drama, it posed questions that dealt with philosophical, theological and scientific elements. But what thi...

Full Review | Grade: B

Mars Needs Moms

Roger Longenbach | Aug 05, 2011

The latest and probably last feature from Imagemovers Digital (Polar Express, A Christmas Carol) is the home release of Mars Needs Moms in an amazing value combo pack. Imagemovers specia...

Full Review | Grade: B

Overboard

Chris Rebholz | Aug 01, 2011

In the 1980's there were a few hits that not only helped shape the career of certain actors but also left a mark on the industry as well. In the vein of the traditional romantic comedy, Overbo...

Full Review | Grade: B

Be Cool

Chris Rebholz | Aug 01, 2011

Once in a while you get an off-beat comedy that attempts to tell a unique story which doesn't always resonate with audiences. Back in 1995 Get Shorty starring John Travolta as ex-mob thug...

Full Review | Grade: B

Take Me Home Tonight

Roger Longenbach | Jul 27, 2011

If you are into 1980s nostalgia, then perhaps you should give this movie a cursory viewing, if only to relive the music alone.

Full Review | Grade: C

Arthur

Roger Longenbach | Jul 21, 2011

For quite some time now, Hollywood has decided that the safe thing to do is remake a classic movie rather than try to come up with a new story. This movie is exactly that - an almost exact remak...

Full Review | Grade: B