Category: Reviews

“Roman Holiday” (1953) Blu-Ray Debut Review

September 14, 2020

Roman Holiday Director: William Wyler Starring: Gregory Peck, Audrey Hepburn, Eddie Albert Running Time: 1 hour, 58 minutes Theatrical Release Date: September 2, 1953 Blu-Ray Release Date: September 15, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary   Director William Wyler’s 1953 fairy tale was one of Hollywood’s first on-location motion pictures and memorably captures the bustling streets and iconic sites of Rome. ROMAN … More “Roman Holiday” (1953) Blu-Ray Debut Review

“Sonic the Hedgehog” 4K UHD Review

May 19, 2020

Sonic the Hedgehog – for action, some violence, rude humor and brief mild language. Director: Jeff Fowler Starring: Ben Schwartz (Voice), James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell Running Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Theatrical Release Date: February 14, 2020 4K/Blu-Ray Release Date: May 19, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary After discovering a small, blue, … More “Sonic the Hedgehog” 4K UHD Review

“War of the Worlds” (2005) 4K UHD Review

May 19, 2020

War Of The Worlds – for frightening sequences of sci-fi violence and disturbing images. Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto Running Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 29, 2005 Blu-Ray Release Date: May 18, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary A contemporary retelling of H.G. Wells’s … More “War of the Worlds” (2005) 4K UHD Review

“Days of Thunder” 4K UHD Review

May 19, 2020

Days of Thunder Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Michael Rooker, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, John C. Reilly Running Time: 1 hour, 47 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 27, 1990 4K/Blu-Ray Release Date: May 18, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary From the engine roar and fever pitch of professional stock car racing, … More “Days of Thunder” 4K UHD Review

“SCOOB!” Digital HD / 4K Review (with iTunes Extras)

May 17, 2020

Scoob! – for some action, language and rude/suggestive humor. Director: Tony Cervone Starring: voices of Will Forte, Mark Wahlberg, Frank Welker, Zac Efron, Gina Rodriguez, Amanda Seyfried, Jason Isaacs, Ken Jeong, Tracy Morgan, Mckenna Grace, Simon Cowell Running Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Theatrical/Digital Release Date: May 15, 2020 Plot Summary Scooby and the gang … More “SCOOB!” Digital HD / 4K Review (with iTunes Extras)

“I Still Believe” Digital HD Review

May 12, 2020

I Still Believe – for thematic material. Director: Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin Starring: K.J. Apa, Britt Robertson, Gary Sinise, Shania Twain, Melissa Roxburgh, Nathan Parsons, Abigail Cowen Running Time: 2 hours, 1 minute Theatrical Release Date: March 13, 2020 Blu-Ray Release Date: May 5, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary The true-life story of Christian music star … More “I Still Believe” Digital HD Review

“The Legend Of Zorro” 4K UHD Review

May 12, 2020

The Legend Of Zorro – for sequences of violence/peril and action, language and a couple of suggestive moments. Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Adrian Alonso Running Time: 2 hours, 6 minutes Theatrical Release Date: October 28, 2005 Digital 4K UHD Release Date: May 5, 2020 Plot Summary The year is 1850 and … More “The Legend Of Zorro” 4K UHD Review

“The Mask of Zorro” 4K UHD Review

May 12, 2020

The Mask of Zorro – for some intense action and violence. Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones Running Time: 2 hours, 16 minutes Theatrical Release Date: July 17, 1998 4K UHD Release Date: May 5, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary It’s the early 1800s. After Zorro’s (Anthony Hopkins) last battle for freedom, … More “The Mask of Zorro” 4K UHD Review

“Little Women” (2019) Digital HD Review

April 6, 2020

Little Women – for thematic elements and brief smoking. Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet, Chris Cooper, Bob Odenkirk, Meryl Streep Running Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2019 Blu-Ray Release Date: April 7, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary Writer-director Greta Gerwig … More “Little Women” (2019) Digital HD Review

“The Current War: Director’s Cut” Digital HD Review

April 6, 2020

  The Current War: Director’s Cut – for some disturbing/violent images, and thematic elements. Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon, Tom Holland, Nicholas Hoult, Katherine Waterston, Tuppence Middleton, Louis Ashbourne Serkis Running Time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Theatrical Release Date: October 25, 2019 Blu-Ray Release Date: March 31, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary The … More “The Current War: Director’s Cut” Digital HD Review

“The Call of the Wild” Digital HD Review

March 31, 2020

The Call of the Wild – for some violence, peril, thematic elements and mild language. Director: Chris Sanders Starring: Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Cara Gee, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford Running Time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Theatrical Release Date: February 21, 2020 Plot Summary A sled dog struggles for survival in the wilds of … More “The Call of the Wild” Digital HD Review

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Blu-Ray / Digital Review

March 30, 2020

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – for sci-fi violence and action. Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Carrie Fisher, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Naomi Ackie, Lupita Nyong’o, Billy Dee Williams, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Kelly Marie Tran, Ian McDiarmid Running Time: 2 hours, 22 … More “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Blu-Ray / Digital Review

“Spies in Disguise” Blu-Ray Review

March 15, 2020

Spies in Disguise – for action, violence, and rude humor. Director: Nick Bruno, Troy Quane Starring: voices of Will Smith, Tom Holland, Ben Mendelsohn, Rashida Jones, Reba McEntire, Karen Gillan Running Time: 1 hour, 42 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2019 Blu-Ray Release Date: March 10, 2020 (Amazon.com)     Plot Summary When the … More “Spies in Disguise” Blu-Ray Review