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Pirates of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides 3D

Roger Longenbach | Oct 21, 2011

While it was a fun film, I couldn't help but feel that Jack Sparrow was restrained in this film compared to the previous three.

Full Review | Grade: B

Green Lantern

Chris Rebholz | Oct 12, 2011

Once again we find ourselves anticipating yet another comic book movie. This time around it is the classic hero, Green Lantern who takes center stage in the tale featuring his origin.R...

Full Review | Grade: C

Beauty and the Beast Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Beauty and the Beast 3D

Roger Longenbach | Oct 05, 2011

On October 5, 2011, you can own another classic Disney animated feature (the first one nominated for an Academy Award for Best Motion Picture) that has been converted into 3D. While the Lion Kin...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Lion King Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

The Lion King 3D

John Delia | Oct 04, 2011

I don't know if you recently had the opportunity to see The Lion King in 3D at your local theater or the original version in 1994 when it came out, but I had the opportunity to see the film in the 3D...

Full Review | Grade: A

Fast Five

John Delia | Oct 04, 2011

The action thriller Fast Five with its hot rod theme leaves the past four episodes of Fast & Furious in the dust. Now on Blu-ray the high on energy, exhilarating plot and amazing chase scene...

Full Review | Grade: A

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Roger Longenbach | Oct 03, 2011

Backin 2009 I gave the last Transformers film, Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen, a D, and...

Full Review | Grade: B

Dumbo

Chris Rebholz | Sep 26, 2011

It is always interesting to look back on films of the past and marvel at what was accomplished with so few resources. Given what can be done today in the world of animation, it is beyond impressive to...

Full Review | Grade: A

The Tempest

Chris Rebholz | Sep 20, 2011

There are few who would debate that William Shakespeare is one of the most prolific writers in history. His works have been adapted and poured over for generations; always finding new audiences to red...

Full Review | Grade: C

The Last Starfighter

Chris Rebholz | Sep 14, 2011

"Greetings Starfighter, You have been recruited by the Star League to defend the frontier against Xur and the Kodan Armada." These words are etched into the brains of many an adult and possibly the...

Full Review | Grade: A

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