Scalpel is a diabolically fun thriller-horror film thanks to the devilish performance by lead actor Robert Lansing; almost seemed like an episode of “Tales from the Crypt”.
Category: Blu-ray Reviews
Victor Crowley Blu-ray Review
Victor Crowley isn’t a great horror-comedy, as the latter aspect doesn’t always land, but it is entertaining enough with respectable, if not familiar, gore effects and a solid enough ensemble cast led way by Laura Ortiz and series veteran Parry Shen.
Daddy’s Home 2 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Review
Daddy’s Home 2 might not be very good and some Christmas comedy-classic-in-the-making this is not, but I did manage to chuckle a few times here and there and I did genuinely enjoy seeing Mel Gibson generally being a dick, otherwise it’s an unmemorable film.
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The Gruesome Twosome BD
The Gruesome Twosome is one weird, and frankly bad, horror movie with some shoddy filmmaking, even by swamp-level budget standards, and the video and audio transfers, despite the best efforts of Arrow, don’t look or sound all that hot.
Only the Brave BD + Screen Caps
Only the Brave is perhaps one of the better surprises of 2017 with some great performances from Josh Brolin, Jennifer Connelly and even Miles Teller, and telling a story that I’m not entirely sure many have heard of or at least remember.
The Silence of the Lambs: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray Review
The Silence of the Lambs is easily one of my favorite movies of all-time (top 10) and is probably The Godfather of the suspense-thriller genre with incredible performances from Foster, Hopkins and Levine and an all-around great experience that has held up incredibly well over the years.
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Walking Out BD + Screen Caps
Can’t say Walking Out is a masterpiece of a survival-adventure film but it does features two solid performances from Matt Bomer and Josh Wiggins and some beautiful Montana cinematography.
Victoria: The Complete Second Season BD + Screen Caps
Victoria: The Complete Second Season is a visually rich and finely written British television series that featured excellent performances, headlined by Jenna Coleman who encompasses the character so well.
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My Cousin Rachel (1952) Blu-ray Review
My Cousin Rachel is a well crafted, nicely-shot, and finely acted (by Richard Burton and Olivia de Havilland) romantic-drama-mystery that I prefer a bit over the Rachel Weisz remake.
The Witches BD + Screen Caps
The Witches is certainly a odd Italian movie for sure but not entirely engaging despite its weirdness and as an anthology, never really found a balance, though it was fun seeing a young Clint Eastwood starring in one of the anthology shorts.
Viva L’Italia BD + Screen Caps
Viva L’Italia is a well made, albeit government-sponsored, biopic on Giuseppe Garbaldi, and shows off strong performances and rich production and costume designs.
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice Blu-ray Review
Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice isn’t exactly a laugh-out-loud riot and not entirely sure if it was supposed to be some kind of satire of 1960s counter-culture or what, but there were a few chuckles to be had and the performances from the four leads were great.
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight 4K/BD + Screen Caps
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight is a solid entry into the vaunted DC Animated Universe line that excels with some great Victorian-style animation and two top-notch voice acting by Bruce Greenwood and Jennifer Carpenter.
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The Hanging Tree BD + Screen Caps
The Hanging Tree is an excellent drama that Gary Cooper who was absolutely fantastic in the lead with special recognition to Ben Piazza marking only his second feature film.
The Flight of Dragons BD + Screen Caps
The Flight of Dragons is an animated film that I actually had never heard nor ever recall seeing even as a kid back in the 1980s (though it is entirely possible I had back in elementary, just don’t remember). As it is today, it’s a delightful and fun fantasy adventure that is great for the whole family.