What’s Your Number? – A 20th Century Fox Release http://www.whatsyournumbermovie.com/datingsurvivalkit/ DVD Release Date: January 10th, 2012 Rated 14A for coarse language and sexual content Running time: 105 minutes Mark Mylod (dir.) Gabrielle Allan (screenplay) Jennifer Crittenden (screenplay) Based on the novel 20 Times a Lady by Karyn Bosnak Aaron Zigman (music) Anna Faris as Ally… Read More DVD Review: What’s Your Number?
Last Tuesday, Alliance Films’ released the sports drama Warrior on DVD. We reviewed the film when it opened on September 9th, and our overall consensus was: “With strong leading performances from Joel Edgerton and Tom Hardy playing estranged brothers, as well as excellent supporting work from Nick Nolte as their father, Gavin O’Connor’s Warrior is… Read More DVD Release: Warrior
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Glee: The Concert Movie on Blu-ray & DVD. Made up of entertaining musical performances from the recent concert tour as well as some nice interviews, the film will be especially enjoyed by fans of the popular TV show. We reviewed the film when it opened in 3D… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Glee: The Concert Movie
On December 13th, Walt Disney Home Entertainment released DreamWorks Pictures’ Fright Night on Blu-ray & DVD. A remake of the 1984 horror-comedy classic, this is a bloody good mix of suspenseful thrills and great performances. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on August 19th, our overall consensus was: “With some wickedly funny… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Fright Night
On December 6th, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment released Tora! Tora! Tora! as a Blu-ray book. Originally released in 1970 with a budget of $25-million, this is an epic recreation of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbour collaboratively directed by Richard Fleischer with the Japanese sequences by Kinji Fukasaku and Toshio Masuda, that offers a unique… Read More Blu-ray Release: Tora! Tora! Tora!
With Christmas just around the corner many of us are done our shopping although some of us may still have a couple more gifts to pick up. Today I’m going to profile two more new releases available on Blu-Ray/DVD from WBHEG. First up is a release from this summer – Crazy, Stupid, Love. Released in… Read More More Christmas Gift Ideas from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group
Paramount Home Entertainment is releasing Kung Fu Panda 2 on Blu-ray & DVD today. With beautiful animation, this is an exciting, funny and sometimes very touching example of a sequel done right. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on May 27th, our overall consensus was: “Following the excellent 2008 original, Kung Fu Panda… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Kung Fu Panda 2
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
