Theatrical, Streaming, Physical Media Reviews by Chris Rebholz

Browse reviews written by Chris Rebholz, including critical takes on films, home entertainment releases, and television series.

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.

Impractical Jokers Physical Media: DVD Review

Impractical Jokers: Season One

Dec 17, 2013

There’s no denying the fun that can be had at playing a prank on friends, and while that can be harmless enough when in private, it’s a little childish when taken to the streets and used on complete strangers.

Full Review | Grade: C

The Simpsons Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Simpsons: Season 16

Dec 16, 2013

The Simpsons: The Sixteenth Season may in fact be "more of the same", but in this case, that's decidedly good news.

Full Review | Grade: B

The Wolverine

Dec 10, 2013

Say goodbye to the cigar chomping, quipster Wolverine in The Wolverine. This is a much more tamped down enterprise, for better or worse.

Full Review | Grade: A

Getaway

Dec 06, 2013

Getaway is a film fueled entirely on stupidity.

Full Review | Grade: D

Despicable Me 2

Dec 03, 2013

It’s not much of an improvement, but “Despicable Me 2” capably delivers the goods with minimal strain.

Full Review | Grade: B

Paranoia

Dec 02, 2013

This movie about evil, evil smartphones is just plain dumb. A game cast and some good location work can't save this train wreck.

Full Review | Grade: D

The World's End

Nov 26, 2013

Is there a genre Edgar Wright and cohorts in crime Simon Pegg and Nick Frost haven't tackled? Victorian period romance, I suppose. Otherwise, it's all fair game for the Cornetto Trilogy boys....

Full Review | Grade: A

We're the Millers

Nov 26, 2013

Ah, improv. A seasoned filmmaker's greatest ally; an indecisive director's most fearsome foe. With We're the Millers, Rawson Marshall Thurber (best known for Dodgeball: A True...

Full Review | Grade: B

All the President's Men

Nov 25, 2013

The year 2013 has been called the fortieth anniversary of the Watergate Scandal, but it's hard to tie "Watergate" to a specific point in time. The affair spanned three calendar years beg...

Full Review | Grade: A