Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Rise of the Planet of the Apes on Blu-ray & DVD.  With a great motion-capture performance by Andy Serkis, this is a piece of thrilling and surprisingly smart entertainment for audiences who want a thought-provoking story to go along with the impressive action.  We reviewed the film… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Rise of the Planet of the Apes

With less than two weeks to Christmas many of us are rushing around trying to find the perfect gift for everyone on our lists.  Today I’m going to profile two new releases (from this year) and one classic, now all available on Blu-Ray/DVD from WBHEG. First up is the final installment in the Harry Potter… Read More Christmas Gift Ideas from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group

Today, Walt Disney Home Entertainment is releasing DreamWorks Pictures’ The Help on Blu-ray & DVD.  Carried beautifully by an excellent cast of actresses that includes standout work from Viola Davis and Jessica Chastain, this is one of the best and most moving films of the year.  We reviewed The Help when it opened on August… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Help

On November 26th, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas on Blu-ray & DVD.  The short TV special follows Manny, Sid, Diego and the rest of the gang as they travel to the North Pole in an attempt to save Christmas.  This is an amusing companion piece to the three enjoyable feature… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas

Mr. Popper’s Penguins – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.popperspenguins.com/penguinwintergames/ DVD Release Date: December 6th, 2011 Rated G for some mild crude humour Running time: 94 minutes Mark Waters (dir.) Sean Anders (screenplay) John Morris (screenplay) Jared Stern (screenplay) Based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater Rolfe Kent (music) Jim Carrey as Mr.… Read More DVD Review: Mr. Popper’s Penguins

Today, Alliance Films’ releases the charming film Our Idiot Brother on DVD.  Starring Paul Rudd in the title role, it works with a strong cast, sharp script, and genuine heart.  We reviewed the film when it opened on August 26th, and our overall consensus was: “With strong performances from an ensemble cast that is fronted… Read More DVD Release: Our Idiot Brother

One Day – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.experienceoneday.com DVD Release Date: November 29th, 2011 Rated PG for sexual content, mature themes and substance abuse Running time: 108 minutes Lone Scherfig (dir.) David Nicholls (writer) Based on the novel by David Nicholls Rachel Portman (music) Anne Hathaway as Emma Jim Sturgess as Dexter Rafe Spall as… Read More DVD Review: One Day

Another Earth – A 20th Century Fox Release http://anotherearth.com DVD Release Date: November 29th, 2011 Rated 14A for sexual content and mature themes Running time: 92 minutes Mike Cahill (dir.) Mike Cahill (writer) Brit Marling (writer) Fall On Your Sword (music) William Mapother as John Burroughs Brit Marling as Rhoda Williams Jordan Baker as Kim… Read More DVD Review: Another Earth

Today, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing the great Prep & Landing on DVD.  Originally airing in 2009, the animated TV special follows Wayne (voice of Dave Foley) and Lanny (Derek Richardson), two little elves who are in charge of preparing houses for Santa’s visit on Christmas Eve.  Brilliantly conceived and beautifully animated, Prep &… Read More DVD Release: Prep & Landing

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing the excellent Super 8 on Blu-ray & DVD.  Directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg, this is a thrilling and nostalgic film that ranks as one of the best summer blockbusters in recent memory.  We reviewed Super 8 when it opened in theatres on June 10th, our overall… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Super 8

Already on DVD, Rushmore is being released on Blu-ray today as part of the Criterion Collection.  From director Wes Anderson, the film follows Max Fischer (Jason Schwartzman) an overachieving high schooler who develops a crush on an elementary school teacher (Olivia Williams) and befriends a wealthy industrialist (Bill Murray), after he is put on academic… Read More Criterion Release: Rushmore

On November 1st, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released The Liam Neeson Film Collection on DVD.  The ten-disc set holds nine of the actor’s films, including Peter Donaldson’s The Bounty (1984), the crime drama A Prayer For The Dying (1987), the horror-comedy High Spirits (1988), the WWII-set Shining Through (1992), the psychological drama Nell (1994),… Read More DVD Release: The Liam Neeson Film Collection

Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is releasing Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas on Blu-ray & DVD today.  A straight to video spin-off from 1997, the film takes place during the original 1991 classic as Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara) and the Beast (Robby Benson) get the castle ready to celebrate Christmas.  Although obviously… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas

Spy Kids: All the Time in the World – An Alliance Films’ Release http://spykidsmovie.net/ DVD Release Date: November 22nd, 2011 Rated PG for some language Running time: 89 minutes Robert Rodriguez (dir.) Robert Rodriguez (writer) Robert Rodriguez (music) Carl Thiel (music) Jessica Alba as Marissa Wilson Joel McHale as Wilbur Wilson Rowan Blanchard as Rebecca… Read More DVD Review: Spy Kids: All the Time in the World

Larry Crowne – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.larrycrowne.com DVD Release Date: November 15th, 2011 Rated PG for some language Running time: 98 minutes Tom Hanks (dir.) Tom Hanks (writer) Nia Vardalos (writer) James Newton Howard (music) Tom Hanks as Larry Crowne Julia Roberts as Mercedes Tainot Cedric the Entertainer as Lamar Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Talia… Read More DVD Review: Larry Crowne

Today, Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury on Blu-ray & DVD.  Inspired by last year’s brilliant animated film How To Train Your Dragon, the Holiday special follows Hiccup (voice of Jay Baruchel) and the other residents of Berk as they get ready to celebrate their upcoming winter celebration and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: DreamWorks Dragons: Gift of the Night Fury

On October 25th, eOne Home Entertainment released A Dog Named Christmas on DVD.  Todd McCray (Noel Fisher) is a young man with a developmental disability who has always dreamed of having a dog.  When the local shelter offers a program for families to foster animals over Christmas, he convinces his father (Bruce Greenwood) to bring… Read More DVD Release: A Dog Named Christmas

In honour of the film’s 50th anniversary, 20th Century Fox is releasing West Side Story for the first time on Blu-ray today.  Violence between two rival gangs in New York City sets the backdrop for this story of a forbidden romance between Tony (Richard Beymer) and Maria (Natalie Wood), as things lead to a heartbreaking… Read More Blu-ray Release: West Side Story

Becoming Santa – An Alliance Films’ Release http://becomingsantathemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: November 8th, 2011 Rated G Running time: 92 minutes Jeff Myers (dir.) Jack Sanderson (writer) Zack Ryan (music) Jack Sanderson as Himself Our reviews below: ____________________________________________ Becoming Santa DVD Review By John C. ***1/2 (out of 4) Directed by Jeff Myers, Becoming Santa lovingly… Read More DVD Review: Becoming Santa

Cave of Forgotten Dreams – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.caveofforgottendreams.co.uk/ DVD Release Date: November 8th, 2011 Rated G Running time: 90 minutes Werner Herzog (dir.) Werner Herzog (writer) Based on an article titled First Impressions by Judith Thurman Ernst Reijseger (music) Werner Herzog as Himself (also Narrator) Our reviews below: ________________________________________ Cave of Forgotten Dreams… Read More DVD Review: Cave of Forgotten Dreams