Heat is a movie that’s passably entertaining if only for Burt Reynolds’s charisma but otherwise the plot plods along and like the 2015 re-adaptation Wild Card, it’s nothing special and an altogether forgettable crime-thriller.
Author: TheMovieman
Backtrack Blu-ray Review
Backtrack had an interesting enough premise, a hitman falling for his target, but the execution was less than effective, though Dennis Hopper’s performance was something to behold.
Virtual Reality Blu-ray Review
Virtual Reality arrives on Blu-ray from Kino Lorber on April 4th. This horror-thriller stars Vanesa González and Federico Bal.
The Prince and the Showgirl: Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray Review
The Prince and the Showgirl debuts on Blu-ray through the Warner Archive Collection program featuring a new 1080p transfer, and the theatrical trailer.
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Magic Mike’s Last Dance Blu-ray Review
Magic Mike’s Last Dance is the third movie in the series and was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Channing Tatum and Salma Hayek.
Neptune’s Daughter: Warner Archive Collection Blu-ray Review
Neptune’s Daughter debuts on Blu-ray courtesy of the Warner Archive Collection receiving a new video restoration and stars Esther Williams, Red Skelton and Ricardo Montalban and is out March 14th.
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Action Movie Night: 4-Film Collection Blu-ray Review
Action Movie Night is a 4-film collection that includes Conspiracy, The Contractor, The Hard Corps and Vertical Lmit arrives on Blu-ray from Mill Creek Entertainment.
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Flashdance 4K Ultra HD Review
Flashdance is at times cheesy — as many of these 1980s dramas tended to be — but it’s entertaining, features a great soundtrack and incredible performance from a phenomenal performance from Jennifer Beals.
Rocky: The Knockout Collection 4K Ultra HD Review
The Rocky: Knockout Collection includes Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV and the director’s cut, Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago. Some of the legacy features were included except for the feature-length documentary…
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Fear (VHS Retro Slip Cover) Blu-ray Review
Fear comes to Blu-ray through Mill Creek Entertainment. This suspense-thriller stars Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, William Petersen, Alyssa Milano and Amy Brennenan.
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Eugenie 4K Ultra HD Review
Eugenie arrives on 4K Ultra HD from Blue Underground on February 21. This drama was directed by Jess Franco and features include a new audio commentary, interviews and more.
Justine 4K Ultra HD Review
Justine arrives on 4K Ultra HD from Blue Underground on February 21. This drama was directed by Jess Franco and features include a new audio commentary, interviews and more.
The Mask of Zorro (Steelbook) 4K Ultra HD Review
The Mask of Zorro is a fun almost old-fashioned swashbuckling action-adventure with great casting of Anthony Hopkins, Antonio Banderas and a star-making role with Catherine Zeta-Jones.
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Air Force One (Steelbook) 4K Ultra HD Review
Air Force One is a strange film, a kind of film from simpler times I guess but after 20 years, for the most part the film holds up well, mainly for the performances by Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman more so than the dated visual effects.
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The Fan (1996) Blu-ray Review
The Fan has some interesting commentary on sports and the fanatic fan, however the finale was utterly ridiculous. However, the performances from both Robert De Niro and Wesley Snipes were good and coming at a time when both actors were still giving it their all.