Since soccer is not a huge sport in America, this is a rather odd release on Blu-ray. With the lack of 3D Discs at retail, I’m sure early adopters will snatch this up, but I can’t say that I’m very thrilled with the 3D.
Nov 282010
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Overall, this Peanuts Holiday Collection is well worth purchasing even if you already own the DVD versions as the upgrade in video and audio makes it worthwhile. For me, I’ve never been a big fan of Charlie Brown and friends but there is a fun innocence about it showing why it has the resilience it does. The features aren’t anything groundbreaking but do give a glimpse at the background for each special as well as giving bonus episodes in high-def.
Nov 202010
“V” The Complete First Season has plenty of promise and while it’s not quite even from the beginning of the season to the end, I do think it has the potential to be great. At the same time, I am intrigued to see how they can keep the series fresh if it even gets beyond the upcoming second season. The Blu-ray itself has a decent selection of features and the video/audio both are good enough, but nothing amazing.
Nov 192010
Altitude could have been a great air disaster movie before they threw in some supernatural “Twilight Zone” moments which completely took me out of the film. On the positive side, for such a fairly unknown cast, I thought for the most part they had some good chemistry together and the film looks good for a low budget project.
Nov 172010
The first theatrical trailer for Warner’s Green Lantern is now online. The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong and Tim Robbins in the DC Comics anticipated adaptation set for release on June 17, 2011.
Nov 172010
Disney’s first ‘retail’ release for 3D Blu-ray is a dud. The film itself is a dud and the 3D is not up to standards (How to Train Your Dragon looks amazing). I know Disney can make them look great so I hope this is the exception, and not the rule.
Nov 172010
Unlike the 3D presentation, I found the 2D to be very fulfilling. The film though still does not entertain me much, and I don’t see myself ever wanting to re-watch it again. But for fans of the classic tale, or parents willing to sit through this with their little ones, sure, give it a shot. Just don’t be upset if you find yourself holding the same opinion I have.
Nov 162010
The trailer for The Mechanic was released starring Jason Statham, Ben Foster and Donald Sutherland and is set for release on January 28th, 2011 and was directed by Simon West (Tomb Raider).
Nov 152010
Fire & Ice: The Dragon Chronicles didn’t exactly dispel my low expectations and while the acting by the more experienced primary actors came out fine, the supporting cast was absolutely atrocious to go along with some suspect CGI work, though I can forgive that keeping in mind this is a low-budget feature anyway.
Nov 152010
Fire & Ice: The Dragon Chronicles didn’t exactly dispel my low expectations and while the acting by the more experienced primary actors came out fine, the supporting cast was absolutely atrocious to go along with some suspect CGI work, though I can forgive that keeping in mind this is a low-budget feature anyway.