We’re a little late in providing coverage of this one, but back on February 12th, Fox Home Entertainment released The Sessions on Blu-ray & DVD. With excellent performances from John Hawkes, William H. Macy and Helen Hunt in an Oscar-nominated supporting role, this is an entertaining and profoundly moving film that is highly recommended. We reviewed… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Sessions
Two weeks ago on March 12th, the iconic 1958 science fiction classic The Blob was released on Blu-ray & DVD, as part of the Criterion Collection. The film stars Steve McQueen in his first big role as a teenager who has to defend his town from a gelatinous alien substance, a villain with no motives… Read More Criterion Release: The Blob
Parental Guidance – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.parentalguidancemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 26th, 2013 Rated G Running time: 105 minutes Andy Fickman (dir.) Lisa Addario (writer) Joe Syracuse (writer) Marc Shaiman (music) Billy Crystal as Artie Decker Bette Midler as Diane Decker Marisa Tomei as Alice Simmons Bailee Madison as Harper Simmons Joshua Rush… Read More DVD Review: Parental Guidance
By John C. There is an early scene in the excellent animated film Rise of the Guardians, where North (Alec Baldwin) tells the disgruntled Bunny (Hugh Jackman) that “Easter is not Christmas.” When it comes to movies, this is absolutely true, and the perfect jumping off point for my article. There have been numerous films… Read More What Constitutes An Easter Movie?
The Croods – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.thecroodsmovie.com/ Release Date: March 22nd, 2013 Rated G for cartoon action Running time: 98 minutes Kirk De Micco (dir.) Chris Sanders (dir.) Kirk De Micco (screenplay) Chris Sanders (screenplay) Alan Silvestri (music) Nicolas Cage as Grug (voice) Emma Stone as Eep (voice) Ryan Reynolds as Guy (voice)… Read More Movie Review: The Croods
Today, eOne (title formally under Alliance Films), released Zero Dark Thirty on Blu-ray and DVD. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards including Best Picture, and won in a tie with Skyfall for Sound Editing. The film, which tells the story of the manhunt for terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, features stunning performances, tension,… Read More Blu-ray Release: Zero Dark Thirty
Last week, Fox Home Entertainment released the 1988 film Willow for the first time on Blu-ray, in honour of the 25th anniversary. When the kindhearted Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis) finds an abandoned baby girl who is destined to end the reign of the evil Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh), he teams up with a swordsman (Val… Read More Blu-ray Release: Willow
Last week, Paramount Home Entertainment released Cecil B. DeMille’s 1949 classic Samson and Delilah for the first time on DVD. Nominated for five Oscars and winning two for Best Art Direction and Best Costume Design, the film brings to life the story of Samson (Victor Mature), a strongman who is seduced and then betrayed by… Read More DVD Release: Samson and Delilah
Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away – A Paramount Release http://www.worldsaway3d.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated G for some dramatic images and mild sensuality Running time: 91 minutes Andrew Adamson (dir.) Andrew Adamson (writer) Benoit Jutras (music) Erica Linz as Mia Igor Zaripov as The Aerialist Lutz Halbhubner as Ringmaster John Clarke as Sad… Read More DVD Review: Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away
By John C. Throughout the years, Justin Timberlake has proven himself to be a performer who is always capable of reinventing himself. The first of these comebacks came with the release of his debut album Justified back in 2002, proving himself as an accomplished solo act after gaining stardom as part of N’Sync. His second… Read More Justin Timberlake is in Full Command of “The 20/20 Experience”
It’s the time for the wearing of the green and One Movie, Five Views would like to wish all of our readers a very happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s the perfect day to celebrate with Irish movies and music, or you could also take a journey to the Emerald City with Disney’s visually stunning and… Read More Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
The Intouchables – An Alliance Films’ Release http://weinsteinco.com/sites/the-intouchables/ DVD Release Date: March 5th, 2013 Rated 14A for coarse language and substance abuse Running time: 112 minutes Olivier Nakache (dir.) Eric Toledano (dir.) Olivier Nakache (writer) Eric Toledano (writer) Ludovico Einaudi (music) François Cluzet as Philippe Omar Sy as Driss Anne Le Ny as Yvonne Audrey… Read More DVD Review: The Intouchables
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Life of Pi on Blu-ray & DVD. After his family sells their zoo in India and the ship they are travelling on sinks during a storm, the teenaged Pi (Suraj Sharma) finds himself stranded on a lifeboat with a large Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, with only… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Life of Pi
Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the excellent Rise of the Guardians on Blu-ray & DVD, just in time for Easter. A visually enchanting adventure that becomes a touching story about how the belief in hope can overcome fear, this is a beautifully animated film that is worth seeing for the dazzling set designs and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Rise of the Guardians
Disney Home Entertainment is releasing the animated films The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan and Brother Bear for the first time on Blu-ray today, packaged with their respective sequels. All three are highly recommended for fans who want to add these ones to their collections. First released in 1996, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is… Read More Blu-ray Release: Disney 2 Movie Collections
Hitchcock – A Fox Searchlight Release http://www.hitchcockthemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated PG for violence Running time: 98 minutes Sacha Gervasi (dir.) John J. McLaughlin (screenplay) Based on the book by Stephen Rebello Danny Elfman (music) Anthony Hopkins as Alfred Hitchcock Helen Mirren as Alma Reville Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh Danny Huston… Read More DVD Review: Hitchcock
Smashed – A Sony Pictures Classics’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/smashed/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated 14A for coarse language, sexual content and substance abuse Running time: 81 minutes James Ponsoldt (dir.) Susan Burke (writer) James Ponsoldt (writer) Andy Cabic (music) Eric D. Johnson (music) Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Hannah Aaron Paul as Charlie Hannah… Read More DVD Review: Smashed
Playing for Keeps – A VVS Films’ Release http://playingforkeepsmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: March 12th, 2013 Rated PG for language Running time: 105 minutes Gabriele Muccino (dir.) Robbie Fox (writer) Andrea Guerra (music) Gerard Butler as George Jessica Biel as Stacie Noah Lomax as Lewis Dennis Quaid as Carl Our reviews below: _____________________________________________ Playing for Keeps… Read More DVD Review: Playing for Keeps
By John C. Prequels can be a precarious thing when it comes to pleasing the fans of a beloved film, but nostalgia is an even more powerful feeling. These two things work together beautifully in Oz The Great and Powerful, an incredibly entertaining blockbuster that plays as both a precursor and loving homage to the… Read More How Prequels Can Actually Work
Oz The Great and Powerful – A Walt Disney Release http://disney.go.com/thewizard/ Release Date: March 8th, 2013 Rated PG for violence and some scary scenes Running time: 131 minutes Sam Raimi (dir.) Mitchell Kapner (screenplay) David Lindsay-Abaire (screenplay) Based on the novels by L. Frank Baum Danny Elfman (music) James Franco as Oscar Diggs Mila Kunis… Read More Movie Review: Oz The Great and Powerful
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