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March 2008
Kris Deering |
Arthur and the Minimoys--Europa (Blu-ray Import) The animation is excellent and the voice work is quite good but it didn't make up for other shortcomings.   |
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April 2008
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Juno -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) This Oscar nominated film gives a solid performance, but is not novel or different from many other independent films. |
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June 2008
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The Air I Breathe--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) "The Air I Breathe" has a great cast, solid storyline and production. |
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May 2008
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Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Fox has put together the best looking version of the classic film "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." |
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June 2008
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Jumper--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) The supporting cast and the premise had a lot of promise but overall "Jumper" falls short. |
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April 2008
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27 Dresses--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "27 Dresses" is a bit too predictable. |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
AVP: Requiem -- 20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Surprisingly this follow up was far more satisfying than the first Alien vs. Predator, but still short of the original Alien and Predator franchises. |
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July 2008
Kris Deering |
The Bank Job--Lionsgate (Blu-ray) "The Bank Job" is one of the more enjoyable films of this last year and Lionsgate has delivered an outstanding A/V presentation for it. |
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June 2008
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I'm A Cyborg--Tartan UK (Blu-ray Import) "I'm a Cyborg" is a spectacular looking HD presentation that is just short of reference quality. |
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March 2008
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Initial D -- Tai Seng Entertainment (Blu-ray) While the film is a bit corny at times, anyone looking for a racing fix should definitely give this one a look. |
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February 2008
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Michael Clayton--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Michael Clayton is a solid film and obviously highly regarded but yet we're still seeing half baked A/V presentations. |
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April 2008
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One Missed Call--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) "One Missed Call" is definitely one to miss. |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
Alvin and the Chipmunks--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "Alvin and the Chipmunks" is solid family fun. |
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May 2008
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Next--Paramount Pictures (Blu-ray) Based on a story by sci-fi novelist Philip K. Dick, this is an interesting film on future sight and what could be achieved with it. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Spiderwick Chronicles--Nickelodeon/Paramount (Blu-ray) All things considered, this may be one of the better family adventure films of late. |
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August 2008
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What Happens In Vegas--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Two strangers awaken together to discover they've gotten married following a night of debauchery in Sin City |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
The Golden Compass--New Line (Blu-ray) New Line's epic "The Golden Compass" finds its way to Blu-ray in stunning 2-disc form. |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
Untraceable--Screen Gems (Blu-ray) Sony delivers a solid A/V presentation coupled with a nice set of extras for "Untraceable." |
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May 2008
Kris Deering |
Rambo--Lionsgate (Blu-ray) With "Rambo," Lionsgate has delivered a fantastic A/V experience and a feature rich Blu-ray experience. |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
Kiss of the Spider Woman--City Lights Pictures (Blu-ray) The timeless story, more relevant today than ever, follows the complex relationship between two distinctly different men with opposite views about life |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay--New Line(Blu-ray) Fans of the first film will get a kick out of this new adventure for Harold and Kumar. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Signs--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) A solid thriller that delivers great chills but does so with respect to the intimacy of each character. |
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May 2008
Kris Deering |
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Peter Weir's Naval epic is a testament to enduring life at sea and the comradely that blooms from it. |
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May 2008
Kris Deering |
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) Disney's release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is a solid effort with a great supplemental package. |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony offers an extensive special edition for "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a less than compelling film. |
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July 2008
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Tell No One--Europa (Blu-ray Import) "Tell No One" is a great thriller coupled with a great A/V presentation. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Patton--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) While a bit controversial, Fox has done a great job bringing "Patton" to Blu-ray. |
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July 2008
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Never Back Down--Summit (Blu-ray) Fans of MMA should definitely give "Never Back Down" a look. |
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March 2008
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Atonement--Universal (HD DVD) It is rare that a film nails every aspect as well as this one does, making it a must-see. |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
Street Kings--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "Street Kings" is a solid crime thriller with nice intensity and solid performances from its ensemble cast. |
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March 2008
Kris Deering |
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) This is a fun film that has plenty of magic for the younger audience and a good heart. |
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May 2008
Kris Deering |
Blades of Glory--Dreamworks Pictures (Blu-ray) There are some good laughs here and there, but not nearly enough of them to warrant adding this movie to your collection. |
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July 2008
Kris Deering |
Doomsday--Universal (Blu-ray) "Doomsday" is an enjoyable film, for the most part. |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
Shutter--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) Another remake of an Asian horror film falters and falls flat. |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
Miami Vice: The Director's Cut--Universal (Blu-ray) Fans of Michael Mann and great cop thrillers should definitely seek out "Miami Vice: The Director's Cut." |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Natural Born Killers--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Oliver Stone's controversial take on society's obsession with violence and social decay makes a strong debut on Blu-ray. |
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March 2008
Kris Deering |
In The Valley Of Elah--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Warner has done an outstanding job with the HD presentation of "In The Valley Of Elah." |
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March 2008
Kris Deering |
Enchanted--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) "Enchanted" is everything it is advertised to be. |
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April 2008
Kris Deering |
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) The standard photography in this film looks great with exceptional depth and better detail than one would expect given its age, but the effects don't hold up quite as well. |
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July 2008
Kris Deering |
The Counterfeiters--Sony Pictures Classics (Blu-ray) "The Counterfeiters" is another great foreign release title for Sony who continues to be the most impressive studio for foreign cinema support. |
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July 2008
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Dark City--New Line Pictures (Blu-ray) This adaptation of graphic novel is a rare mix of fantasy, horror and science fiction with solid performances and ambitious special effects. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Dirty Harry Collection--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) The A/V presentations are everything you'd want from a series like this, and the extras package gives a great insight into the production and legacy of the series. A "must own" for fans. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Warner has done a great job with the video, but the audio could have used a bit more tweaking. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Be Kind Rewind--New Line (Blu-ray) The trailers for Be Kind Rewind made this film out as a bit more inventive than it turned out to be, but it still showcases Gondry's knack for storytelling and imagination. |
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March 1, 2003 |
DVD Reviews The My Big Fat Greek Wedding DVD doesn't have many extras, but what it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality... The Swimfan DVD isn't going to knock you out of your seat, but it's executed well enough not to be embarrassing. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Redbelt--Sony Pictures (Blu-ray) Sony has done a great job with its Blu-ray release of "Redbelt." It is recommended for anyone who blinked and missed it in theaters. |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Gangs of New York--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) While the video was uninspiring, the uncompressed PCM soundtrack is excellent. |
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April 2008
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Before The Devil Knows You're Dead--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) The performances in "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" are exceptional but the tone and subject matter are definitely on the dark side. |
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February 2008
Kris Deering |
The Invasion--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) The Invasion has been done too many times before, and most of those times delivered a far better experience. |
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February 2008
Kris Deering |
The Kingdom--Universal (HD DVD) The outstanding A/V presentation make The Kingdom an easy one to recommend. |
