Today, eOne Films is releasing the breakout animated hit Gnomeo & Juliet on Blu-ray & DVD. Filled with witty references to Shakespeare and beautifully animated right here in Toronto, this is a strangely appealing and surprisingly entertaining film, that provides a fun diversion for those of all ages. We reviewed the film when it opened… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Gnomeo & Juliet
Today, MGM Home Entertainment is releasing a 25th anniversary edition of Oliver Stone’s Platoon on Blu-ray. Starring Charlie Sheen in a “winning” performance as a young soldier fighting in the Vietnam war and rounded out by an excellent supporting cast, the film was inspired by Stone’s own experiences in the ‘nam. Brilliantly showing both the… Read More Blu-ray Release: Platoon
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing 50th anniversary editions of two classics starring legendary movie stars, for the first time on Blu-ray. Both are beautifully packaged with 24 pages of trivia and photos, and come highly recommended. The Hustler: First up is The Hustler, starring Paul Newman. The story of Fast Eddie Felson,… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Hustler & The Commancheros
Daydream Nation – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.daydreamnationmovie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 17th, 2011 Rated 14A for sexual content and coarse languge Running time: 98 minutes Mike Goldbach (dir.) Mike Goldbach (writer) Ohad Benchetrit (music) Kat Dennings as Caroline Wexler Reece Thompson as Thurston Josh Lucas as Barry Anderson Andie MacDowell as Enid Goldberg Our… Read More DVD Review: Daydream Nation
The Illusionist – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonyclassics.com/theillusionist/ DVD Release Date: May 10th, 2011 Rated PG for thematic elements and smoking Running time: 80 minutes Sylvain Chomet (dir.) Jacques Tati (original screenplay) Sylvain Chomet (adaptation) Sylvain Chomet (music) Jean-Claude Donda as The Illusionist (voice) Eilidh Rankin as Alice (voice) Our reviews below: __________________________________________ The Illusionist… Read More DVD Review: The Illusionist
Le Concert (The Concert) – An eOne Films’ Release http://www.weinsteinco.com/#/film/the_concert DVD Release Date: May 10th, 2011 Rated 14A for coarse languge, not recommended for young children Running time: 123 minutes Radu Mihaileanu (dir.) Héctor Cabello Reyes (original story) Thierry Degrandi (original story) Armand Amar (music) Alexeï Guskov as Andrei Filipov Dmitri Nazarov as Sacha Grossman… Read More DVD Review: Le Concert (The Concert)
Blue Valentine – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.bluevalentinemovie.com/ DVD Release Date: May 10th, 2011 Rated 18A for sexual content, coarse languge and nudity Running time: 112 minutes Derek Cianfrance (dir.) Derek Cianfrance (writer) Cami Delavigne (writer) Joey Curtis (writer) Grizzley Bear (music) Ryan Gosling as Dean Michelle Williams as Cindy Faith Wladyka as Frankie John… Read More DVD Review: Blue Valentine
Today, Universal Studios Home Entertainment is releasing The Dilemma on DVD & Blu-ray. Directed by Ron Howard and featuring characters written with a surprising amount of depth, this is an entertaining film that works as light drama. We reviewed The Dilemma on January 14th, our overall consensus was: “Striking a satisfying balance of comedy and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Dilemma
The Green Hornet – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.sonypictures.com/homevideo/thegreenhornet/ DVD Release Date: May 3rd, 2010 Rated PG for violence, language may offend Running time: 119 minutes Michel Gondry (dir.) Seth Rogen (writer) Evan Goldberg (writer) Based on the radio series by George W. Trendle James Newton Howard (music) Seth Rogen as Britt Reid / The… Read More DVD Review: The Green Hornet
Casino Jack – An eOne Films’ Release http://casinojack-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: April 26th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language Running time: 108 minutes George Hickenlooper (dir.) Norman Snider (writer) Jonathan Goldsmith (music) Kevin Spacey as Jack Abramoff Barry Pepper as Michael Scanlon Jon Lovitz as Adam Kidan Graham Greene as Bernie Sprague Our reviews below:… Read More DVD Review: Casino Jack
I Love You, Phillip Morris – An Alliance Films’ Release http://www.phillipmorrismovie.net/ DVD Release Date: April 19th, 2010 Rated 14A for violence, coarse language and sexual content Running time: 98 minutes Glenn Ficarra (dir.) John Requa (dir.) John Requa (writer) Glenn Ficarra (writer) Based on a book by Steven McVicker Nick Urata (music) Jim Carrey as… Read More DVD Review: I Love You, Phillip Morris
Somewhere – An Alliance Films’ Release http://focusfeatures.com/film/somewhere/ DVD Release Date: April 19th, 2010 Rated 14A for coarse language and nudity Running time: 98 minutes Sofia Coppola (dir.) Sofia Coppola (writer) Phoenix (music) Stephen Dorff as Johnny Marco Elle Fanning as Cleo Chris Pontius as Sammy © 2010 Somewhere LLC. All Rights Reserved. Distributed exclusively in… Read More DVD Review: Somewhere
Today, Alliance Films’ released The King’s Speech on DVD. The deserved winner of four Academy Awards (Best Picture, Actor [Colin Firth], Director [Tom Hooper], & Screenplay), this is a beautiful film that I wholly recommend owning in its uncensored entirety. This was one of my personal favourites of last year. We reviewed the film when… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The King’s Speech
Last Friday, Warner Home Entertainment released Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on Blu-Ray & DVD. The film that grossed more than $940 million at the worldwide box office, fans will want to get this one to re-watch in crystal clear HD before the release of the final installment this July. We reviewed… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing Gulliver’s Travels on Blu-ray & DVD. Starring Jack Black in an amusing performance, this provides a fun diversion for those of all ages. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on December 24th, our overall consensus was: “With a winning performance by Jack Black, and… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Gulliver’s Travels
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing the Glee Encore on Blu-ray & DVD. Including such personal favourites as “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Lean on Me” and “Imagine,” the full-length disc features a complete set list of songs from the first season of the hit musical TV show. Although I’ve personally found the current second… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Glee Encore
Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing Pixar’s masterpiece, The Incredibles, for the first time on Blu-ray. Originally released in theatres in 2004, director Brad Bird’s story of a family of undercover superheroes is packed with action and strong characters, and is still just as entertaining and original as it ever was. I’m… Read More Blu-ray Release: The Incredibles
Country Strong – A Sony Pictures’ Release http://www.countrystrong-movie.com/ DVD Release Date: April 12th, 2010 Rated PG for coarse language and substance abuse Running time: 117 minutes Shana Feste (dir.) Shana Feste (writer) Michael Brook (music) Gwyneth Paltrow as Kelly Canter Tim McGraw as James Canter Garrett Hedlund as Beau Hutton Leaighton… Read More DVD Review: Country Strong
Today, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is releasing The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader on Blu-ray & DVD. The third film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved series of books, it is carried by strong performances and good special effects. We reviewed the film when it opened in theatres on December 10th,… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
Today, Walt Disney Studios’ Home Entertainment is releasing both Tron: The Original Classic & Tron: Legacy on Blu-ray & DVD. Both films are available separately, or as a 5-disc combo pack. Tron: The Original Classic: In 1982, audiences were first introduced to the world of Tron. Groundbreaking for its dated but still impressive visual effects… Read More DVD/Blu-ray Release: Tron: Legacy & Tron: The Original Classic
