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

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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: A

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

Season of the Witch

Chris Rebholz | Jul 08, 2011

Due to some issues in his personal life Nicholas Cage has been making some interesting choices when it comes to his acting career. The latest in these is Season of the Witch, a fantasy adventu...

Full Review | Grade: D

The Warrior's Way

Chris Rebholz | Jul 08, 2011

The trick with most Kung Fu movies is that you don't know what to expect with each one. While for hard core enthusiasts every martial arts film has something appealing to them, the majority of...

Full Review | Grade: D

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules

Nathan M Rose | Jul 07, 2011

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid children's series, by Jeff Kinney, has become an overnight success with young adult readers everywhere; so it was no surprise when 20th Century Fox released the fir...

Full Review | Grade: B