When I last saw Lord of War 13.5 years ago, I wasn’t completely enamored beyond the acting and… my opinion roughly remains the same, some solid performances though I guess I was more engrossed with the story this go around.
The Jack Ryan Collection is a solid release from Paramount for what I consider a nice franchise, however there never was one that stoodout, each being fine filmmaking and storytelling and nice performances from the respective actors.
Blue Bloods isn’t a show I routinely watch but when I do, it often features strong enough stories but carried through with sharp writing and characters you genuinely care about and actors giving it their all.
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the date and released artwork for the action film series, Jack Ryan Collection starring Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine. Click on the link below or image to the left to check out the features and artwork.
Blue Bloods: The Seventh Season is another solid year for this now venerable series, mostly due to the cast, headlined by Tom Selleck, than the storylines or crimes.
Lionsgate Home Entertainment has announced the date and released artwork for the bloody action-thriller, John Wick: Chapter 2 starring Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Laurence Fishburne and a pencil and directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick). Click on the link below or image to the left to check out the features and artwork.
John Wick is one of the surprise hits of 2014 and even though Keanu Reeves might not be a great actor, this role was tailor made for his skill sets in fighting and stunt work. Add to that, the story, albeit thin, is good enough to carry the 100-minute running time.
John Wick is one of the surprise hits of 2014 and even though Keanu Reeves might not be a great actor, this role was tailor made for his skill sets in fighting and stunt work. Add to that, the story, albeit thin, is good enough to carry the 100-minute running time. The Blu-ray released by Lionsgate has great video/audio transfers and OK selection of bonus material.
Small Time is an easygoing but still well made drama-comedy with great performances all around, but in particular Christopher Meloni, in his post-“Law & Order: SVU” career and Dean Norris of “Breaking Bad” fame having a good time. The Blu-ray released by Anchor Bay has good video and audio transfers but with only a commentary, albeit a decent one, it’s not exactly an amazing release.
Serendipity stands out thanks in most part to its two stars. John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale overcome a clichéd-filled script; to be fair it’s hard not to be clichéd in the romantic-comedy genre. The supporting cast with Jeremy Piven, Molly Shannon and Bridget Moynahan also help out in making this a memorable film that has stood the test of time (at least in the genre)
Ramona and Beezus isn’t such a bad film and especially for one starring a kid, I wasn’t overly annoyed as I often am with child actors. The story and performances are pretty standard for a G-rated comedy/drama and I doubt I’ll even remember it in a couple of hours, but I think some families will enjoy it.
Ramona and Beezus isn’t such a bad film and especially for one starring a kid, I wasn’t overly annoyed as I often am with child actors. The story and performances are pretty standard for a G-rated comedy/drama and I doubt I’ll even remember it in a couple of hours, but I think some families will enjoy it.
