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Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
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.   |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Underdog--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) "Underdog" comes up a bit short, even for young viewers. |
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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. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Gangs of New York--Touchstone Pictures (Blu-ray) While the video was uninspiring, the uncompressed PCM soundtrack is excellent. |
Home Theater
February 2008
Kris Deering |
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. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Enchanted--Walt Disney Pictures (Blu-ray) "Enchanted" is everything it is advertised to be. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Air I Breathe--Image Entertainment (Blu-ray) "The Air I Breathe" has a great cast, solid storyline and production. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Dogma--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) As long as you don't take it too seriously, "Dogma" is a lot of fun. |
Home Theater
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." |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
The Bucket List--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Rob Reiner had delivered a great emotional comedy with "The Bucket List." |
Home Theater
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 |
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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." |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Atonement--Universal (HD DVD) It is rare that a film nails every aspect as well as this one does, making it a must-see. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
Into The Wild -- Paramount Vantage (HD DVD) Based on true events, Sean Penn has done a wonderful job telling the story of a young college graduate's adventure across the country. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
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. |
Home Theater
May 2008
Kris Deering |
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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April 2008
Kris Deering |
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. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
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. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
27 Dresses--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "27 Dresses" is a bit too predictable. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Doomsday--Universal (Blu-ray) "Doomsday" is an enjoyable film, for the most part. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
Run Lola Run--Sony Pictures Classics (Blu-ray) The film is a kinetic ride lasting really only 20 minutes but repeating itself for different outcomes. If you haven't had a chance to see it already now is the perfect time. |
Home Theater
August 2008
Kris Deering |
Nim's Island--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) "Nim's Island" provides a rare mix of adventure and family bonds that will entertain both parents and kids alike |
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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. |
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August 2008
Kris Deering |
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 |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
June 2008
Kris Deering |
Jumper--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) The supporting cast and the premise had a lot of promise but overall "Jumper" falls short. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
Tell No One--Europa (Blu-ray Import) "Tell No One" is a great thriller coupled with a great A/V presentation. |
Home Theater
March 2008
Kris Deering |
The Hitman--20th Century Fox (Blu-ray) This is fun popcorn action with good style and gun play. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
April 2008
Kris Deering |
One Missed Call--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) "One Missed Call" is definitely one to miss. |
Home Theater
April 12, 2004 |
Latest Software Reviews DVD: The Cat in the Hat... DVD: Ripley's Game... |
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June 2008
Kris Deering |
Fool's Gold--Warner Bros. (Blu-ray) Despite the lack luster box office response "Fool's Gold" is definitely a good time. |
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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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July 2008
Kris Deering |
21--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) "21" has an interesting story with nice style. Easily worth a rental. |
Home Theater
July 2008
Kris Deering |
In The Line of Fire--Columbia Pictures (Blu-ray) "In The Line of Fire" is a great ensemble piece and the material holds up just as well today as it did on its initial release. |
Home Theater
July 12, 2004 |
Latest Reviews DVD: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London... DVD: Cocoon and Cocoon: The Return... DVD: The Perfect Score... |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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. |
Home Theater
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
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. |
