Category: Reviews

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“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition” Blu-Ray Review

July 18, 2016

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition Theatrical: Theatrical: – for intense sequences of violence and action throughout, and some sensuality. Ultimate Edition: Ultimate Edition: – for sequences of violence. Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Jesse Eisenberg, Diane Lane, Laurence Fishburne, Jeremy Irons, Gal Gadot, Holly Hunter Running … More “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice – Ultimate Edition” Blu-Ray Review

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Blu-Ray Review

March 30, 2016

Star Wars: The Force Awakens – for sci-fi action violence. Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Harrison Ford, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Carrie Fisher, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, Gwendoline Christie, Mark Hamill Running Time: 2 hours, 16 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 17, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray … More “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Blu-Ray Review

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“Point Break” 3D Blu-Ray Review

March 29, 2016

Point Break (3D) – for violence, thematic material involving perilous activity, some sexuality, language and drug material. Director: Ericson Core Starring: Edgar Ramirez, Luke Bracey, Ray Winstone, Teresa Palmer, Matias Varela, Delroy Lindo Running Time: 1 hour, 54 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: March 29, 2016 (Amazon.com) Plot … More “Point Break” 3D Blu-Ray Review

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“Daddy’s Home” Blu-Ray Review

March 21, 2016

Daddy’s Home – for thematic elements, crude and suggestive content, and for language. Director: Sean Anders Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church, Scarlett Estevez, Owen Vaccaro, Hannibal Buress Running Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: March 8, 2016 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary … More “Daddy’s Home” Blu-Ray Review

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“10 Cloverfield Lane” 2D Movie Review

March 21, 2016

10 Cloverfield Lane – for thematic material including frightening sequences of threat with some violence, and brief language. Director: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr., Suzanne Cryer, Bradley Cooper (voice) Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes Theatrical Release Date: March 11, 2015 Official Site Plot Summary After getting in a … More “10 Cloverfield Lane” 2D Movie Review

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“In the Heart of the Sea” 3D Blu-Ray Review

March 9, 2016

In the Heart of the Sea – for intense sequences of action and peril, brief startling violence, and thematic material. Director: Ron Howard Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson, Ben Whishaw Running Time: 2 hours, 1 minute Theatrical Release Date: December 11, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: March 8, 2016 (Amazon.com) … More “In the Heart of the Sea” 3D Blu-Ray Review

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“The Good Dinosaur” Blu-Ray Review

February 26, 2016

The Good Dinosaur – for peril, action and thematic elements Director: Peter Sohn Starring: voices of Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Raymond Ochoa, Jack Bright, Steve Zahn, Anna Paquin, Sam Elliott Running Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes Theatrical Release Date: November 25, 2015 Blu-Ray Release Date: February 23, 2016 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary From the innovative minds … More “The Good Dinosaur” Blu-Ray Review

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“The 33” Blu-Ray Review

February 17, 2016

The 33 – for a disaster sequence and some language. Director: Patricia Riggen Starring: Antonio Banderas, Lou Diamond Phillips, Juliette Binoche, Gabriel Byrne, Rodrigo Santoro, Oscar Nuñez, Kate del Castillo, Mario Casas, James Brolin, Juan Pablo Raba Running Time: 2 hours, 7 minutes Theatrical Release Date: November 13, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: February … More “The 33” Blu-Ray Review

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“Love & Mercy” Blu-Ray Review

September 16, 2015

Love & Mercy – for thematic elements, drug content and language. Director: Bill Pohlad Starring: John Cusack, Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti Running Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 19, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: September 15, 2015 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary Love & Mercy is an unconventional portrait of Brian … More “Love & Mercy” Blu-Ray Review

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“Castle: Season 7” DVD Review

September 2, 2015

Castle: The Complete Seventh Season Starring: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, Susan Sullivan, Molly C. Quinn, Tamala Jones Running Time: 5 discs: 982 minutes DVD Release Date: September 1, 2015 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary The wedding bells are ringing, but will Castle and Beckett really tie the knot? An astonishing turn of events … More “Castle: Season 7” DVD Review

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“Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season” Blu-Ray Review

August 10, 2015

“Warner Bros. Home Entertainment provided me with a free copy of the DVD I reviewed in this Blog Post. The opinions I share are my own.” Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season Starring: Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Amy Acker, Sarah Shahi, Kevin Chapman Running Time: 4 discs; 957 minutes Blu-Ray Release Date: August 11, … More “Person of Interest: The Complete Fourth Season” Blu-Ray Review

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“Hot Pursuit” Blu-Ray Review

August 10, 2015

Hot Pursuit – for sexual content, violence, language and some drug material. Director: Anne Fletcher Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Sofia Vergara Running Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes Theatrical Release Date: May 8, 2015 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: August 11, 2015 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary In “Hot Pursuit,” an uptight and by-the-book cop (Witherspoon) tries to protect … More “Hot Pursuit” Blu-Ray Review

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“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Review

August 1, 2015

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation – for sequences of action and violence, and brief partial nudity Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Alec Baldwin Running Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes Theatrical Release Date: July 31, 2015 Official Site Plot Summary Following the events of Ghost Protocol, Ethan … More “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” Review

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“Jurassic World” IMAX 3D Review

June 16, 2015

Jurassic World IMAX 3D – for intense sequences of science-fiction violence and peril. Director: Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Vincent D’Onofrio, Ty Simpkins, Nick Robinson, Irrfan Khan, Jake Johnson, BD Wong, Judy Greer Running Time: 2 hours, 4 minutes Theatrical Release Date: June 12, 2015 Official Site Plot Summary 22 years after … More “Jurassic World” IMAX 3D Review

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“Big Eyes” Blu-Ray Review

April 19, 2015

Big Eyes – for thematic elements and brief strong language. Director: Tim Burton Starring: Amy Adams, Christoph Waltz, Terence Stamp, Jason Schwartzman, Krysten Ritter, Madeleine Arthur, Jon Polito Running Time: 1 hour, 46 minutes Theatrical Release Date: December 25, 2014 Official Site Blu-Ray Release Date: April 14, 2015 (Amazon.com) Plot Summary A drama about the … More “Big Eyes” Blu-Ray Review