Category: Reviews

“It’s A Wonderful Life” 4K Steelbook Review

November 18, 2020

It’s A Wonderful Life  – for thematic elements, smoking and some violence. Director: Frank Capra Starring: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Ward Bond Running Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 20, 1946 4K UHD Steelbook Release Date: November 17, 2020 (Amazon.com) 4K UHD Release Date (Standard Version): October 29, 2019 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary … More “It’s A Wonderful Life” 4K Steelbook Review

“Love and Monsters” Digital HD Review

November 16, 2020

Love and Monsters  – for action/violence, language and some suggestive material. Director: Michael Matthews Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker Running Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes Theatrical/Digital Release Date: October 16, 2020 Plot Summary In a monster-infested world, Joel learns his girlfriend is just 80 miles away. To make the dangerous journey, Joel discovers his inner hero to … More “Love and Monsters” Digital HD Review

“Bill & Ted Face the Music” Blu-Ray Review

November 10, 2020

Bill & Ted Face The Music  – for some language. Director: Dean Parisot Starring: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Kristen Schaal, Samara Weaving, William Sadler, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Jayma Mays, Erinn Hayes, Amy Stoch Running Time: 1 hour, 28 minutes Theatrical/Digital Release Date: August 28, 2020 Blu-Ray Release Date: November 10, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary   Once told they’d save the universe … More “Bill & Ted Face the Music” Blu-Ray Review

“The Haunting” (1999) Blu-Ray Review

October 20, 2020

The Haunting  – for intense horror sequences. Director: Jan de Bont Starring: Lili Taylor, Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson Running Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Theatrical Release Date: July 23, 1999 Blu-Ray Release Date: October 20, 2020 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary A study in fear escalates into a heart-stopping nightmare for a professor and three subjects trapped in a mysterious … More “The Haunting” (1999) Blu-Ray Review

“Mulan” (2020) Review

October 14, 2020

Mulan  – for sequences of violence. Director: Niki Caro Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen, Li Gong, Jason Scott Lee, Jet Li, Yoson An, Tzi Ma, Rosalind Chao Running Time: 1 hour, 55 minutes Theatrical/Digital Release Date: September 4, 2020 Plot Summary A young Chinese maiden disguises herself as a male warrior in order to save her father. (from IMDb) Film … More “Mulan” (2020) Review

“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