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

Spider-Man: Homecoming is a new spin on the Spider-Man story and one that needed to be told.  While it took a bit to process that we wouldn’t see some of the traditional elements of the original story in this version, the writers and directors did an amazing job re-creating Spider-man for the Millennial generation.

Full Review | Grade: B

As always, the special features is where this release is elevated. It truly provides an inside look into the making of the film as well as the infamous "House" Casino and how it was built.

Full Review | Grade: C

Kick-Ass is a mish-mosh of ideas that somehow comes together and almost completely works.  It’s got a good cast and some fun scenes which helps the viewer get immersed in the story.  It’s worth watching if for no other reason than simply to bring out the inner superhero in all of us.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dreamgirls is what happens when you have an amazing cast teamed up with a terrific director and an award-winning soundtrack.  As the stars align and the planets converge, you can sense that this film is something special and it really is.

Full Review | Grade: B

What would you do if you found a magic lamp that could grant you wishes?  What would you wish for?  What happens when you start to realize those wishes had dire consequences?

Full Review | Grade: C

Now, 33 years later, Arrow Video presents us with an excellent 2K scan of the original negative, and 1080p 1.78:1 aspect ratio, Children of The Corn hasn’t looked this good in decades.

Full Review | Grade: B

A Fish Called Wanda is a new classic that people remember and love and was a good choice for the new Blu-ray “makeover” and re-release.  If you loved the movie back in 1988 this version will surely please you. 

Full Review | Grade: B

For this release, Columbia Pictures Home Video offers up a clean transfer of 976-Evil in 1080p High Definition/1.85:1, Audio English 5.1 DTS-HD. The film does, in fact, look decent and the colors are a robust change from the more washed out VHS cu

Full Review | Grade: C

What makes Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales so fantastic is the storyline echoes the past with a new generation, while touching on the heart of the original Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl characters.

Full Review | Grade: B

There are few people out there who don’t know the famous line from the 2008 film, Taken. It has become iconic along with the character and helped to launch two sequels as well as a television show - as of this past year. 

Full Review | Grade: C