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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.

Father of the Bride Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Father of the Bride: 20th Anniversary Edition -Two Movie C...

May 18, 2012

“Father of the Bride” should bring a smile to anyone who’s been in a family that’s had a wedding

Full Review | Grade: B

The Secret World of Arrietty

May 14, 2012

Taking a break from their usual interest in dense fantasy worlds and eccentric characters, the illustrious Studio Ghibli brings their imaginative film making resources down to a decidedly smaller real...

Full Review | Grade: A

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

Apr 13, 2012

This is an empty experience that will have the youngest kids entertained and the rest of the viewing audience lost at sea.

Full Review | Grade: C

We Bought A Zoo

Apr 11, 2012

We Bought a Zoo is located at the intersection of Feel Good Road and Predictable Lane.

Full Review | Grade: C

War Horse

Apr 07, 2012

War Horse is a Blu-ray worth picking up!

Full Review | Grade: B

Casablanca Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Casablanca (70th Anniversary Limited Collector's Edition)

Mar 27, 2012

Casablanca is great. It's the quintessential Hollywood film; a classic example of the studio machine: fantastic acting, an artful directorial style, a sentimental score, and a story that will warm...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Killing Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Killing: Season One

Mar 23, 2012

AMC has produced some big hits these past few years i.e. Breaking Bad, Mad Men and most recently The Walking Dead. That doesn't mean that everything they touch will take off like a rocket. Case in...

Full Review | Grade: C

Wizards

Mar 22, 2012

Ralph Bakshi was never one for "making sense" in his animated features. He preferred stuff you could get expand your mind to: epic fantasy landscapes populated by bizarre creatures with moti...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Bodyguard

Mar 21, 2012

You could write a whole essay on Whitney Houston's career alone without ever having to mention her numerous acting roles. However, it is 1992's "The Bodyguard" that set her second ca...

Full Review | Grade: B