New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- August 20, 2016
Roots Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2016 | 389 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 23, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Historical portrait that recounts one family’s struggle to resist the institution of American slavery, as they carry on the legacy of Kunta Kinte despite enormous hardship and inhumanity. Based on Alex Haley’s best-selling novel.
Drama / History / War
The Jungle Book Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Disney / Buena Vista | 2016 | 106 min | Rated PG | Aug 30, 2016 | Martin Liebman
An orphan boy is raised in the Jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear and a black panther.
Adventure / Drama / Family / Fantasy
- August 19, 2016
Stalker Blu-ray Movie
Сталкер
Artificial Eye | 1979 | 162 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Aug 22, 2016 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A hired guide, known as a stalker, leads a writer and a professor into the heart of the Zone, the restricted site of a long-ago disaster, where the three men eventually zero in on the Room, a place rumored to fulfill one’s most deeply held desires.
Drama / Sci-Fi / Foreign
Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock: On a Mission - Live in Madrid 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray
in-akustik | 2016 | 115 min | Rated Exempt | Aug 12, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A line-up that leaves connoisseurs of the international music scene rapturously clicking their tongues in appreciation. A sold-out theater saw convincing evidence of just how powerful and exciting a concert from Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock is. The musicians clapped along with the fans as they sung along to old and new songs.
Music
11.22.63 Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2016 | 436 min | Not rated | Aug 09, 2016 | Michael Reuben
Jake Epping, a recently divorced high school English teacher in Lisbon Falls, Maine, is introduced to a time portal in his local diner by his friend Al, the diner's owner. The portal leads to October 1960. At Al's urging, Jake takes up residence in the past, searching for a way to save President John F. Kennedy from the assassin's bullet on November 22, 1963. Adapted from the novel by Stephen King.
Adventure / Drama / Fantasy / History / Mystery / Romance / Sci-Fi
Narcos: Season One Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Lionsgate Films | 2015 | 495 min | Rated TV-MA | Aug 23, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A chronicled look at the criminal exploits of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar.
Biography / Crime / Drama
Raiders!: The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy
Drafthouse Films | 2015 | 93 min | Not rated | Aug 16, 2016 | Michael Reuben
After Raiders of the Lost Ark was released 35 years ago, three 11-year-old boys from Mississippi set out on what would become a 7-year-long labor of love and tribute to their favorite film: a faithful, shot-for-shot adaptation of the action adventure film. They finished every scene...except one; the film's explosive airplane set piece. Over two decades later, the trio reunited with the original cast members from their childhood in order to complete their masterpiece.
Action / Adventure / Documentary
- August 18, 2016
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum Blu-ray Movie
残菊物語 / Zangiku monogatari
Criterion | 1939 | 144 min | Not rated | Sep 13, 2016 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
The tale of a generational conflict between a father and son over a marriage.
Drama / Romance / Foreign
The Vampire Diaries: The Complete Seventh Season Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Warner Bros. | 2015-2016 | 968 min | Rated TV-14 | Aug 16, 2016 | Martin Liebman
After saying an emotional goodbye to Elena Gilbert, some characters will recover while others falter and Bonnie, in particular, will explore her new lease on life. As Damon and Stefan's mother, Lily, tries to drive a wedge between the Salvatore brothers, hope remains that Stefan and Caroline's love story is tough enough to survive. Damon will do whatever it takes to take down his mother and her band of Heretics, and Enzo will struggle with where his loyalties lie. Plus, with Mystic Falls in disarray and the arrival of the Heretics - who are set on retaliation and mayhem - the suspense will be stronger than ever.
Drama / Fantasy / Horror / Romance / Thriller / Teen / Supernatural
Oblivion 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2013 | 125 min | Rated PG-13 | Aug 09, 2016 | Martin Liebman
On a future Earth, civilization lives above the clouds. A soldier, assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources, starts to question himself and his mission.
Action / Adventure / Drama / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Thriller / Comic book
Lucy 4K Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Universal Studios | 2014 | 89 min | Rated R | Aug 09, 2016 | Martin Liebman
Altered by a dangerous new drug allowing her to use 100% of her brain capacity, Lucy transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic.
Action / Sci-Fi / Thriller
The Bloodstained Butterfly Blu-ray Movie
Una farfalla con le ali insanguinate / Blu-ray + DVD
Arrow | 1971 | 99 min | Not rated | Aug 23, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A girl is murdered in a park. The man is tried and convicted for the crime but afterwards the killings continue.
Horror / Mystery / Thriller / Foreign
- August 17, 2016
Conversation Piece Blu-ray Movie
Gruppo di famiglia in un interno / Masters of Cinema / Blu-ray + DVD
Eureka Entertainment | 1974 | 121 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Aug 15, 2016 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A retired American teacher leading a solitary life in a luxurious palazzo in Rome meets a lively marchesa and her companions, including her daughter and her lover. He rents them an apartment, and his quiet lifestyle is changed in a profound way by his colorful new tenants.
Drama
Midnight Run Blu-ray Movie
Collector's Edition
Shout Factory | 1988 | 126 min | Rated R | Aug 23, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Jack Walsh is a tough ex-cop turned bounty hunter. Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas is a sensitive accountant who embezzled $15 million from the Mob, gave it to charity and then jumped bail. Jack's in for a cool $100,000 if he can deliver The Duke from New York to L.A. on time. The FBI is after The Duke to testify, the Mob is after him for revenge, and Walsh is after him to just shut up.
Action / Comedy / Crime
- August 16, 2016
The Angry Birds Movie 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie
4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy
Sony Pictures | 2016 | 97 min | Rated PG | Aug 16, 2016 | Martin Liebman
Find out why the birds are so angry. When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green piggies, it's up to three unlikely outcasts - Red, Chuck and Bomb - to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Action / Animation / Comedy / Family
Microwave Massacre Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Arrow | 1983 | 76 min | Not rated | Aug 16, 2016 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Construction worker Donald is having a hard time getting anything good to eat since his wife has decided to only cook gourmet foods. That and her constant harping cause him to snap, and he whacks her. Somewhere in the confusion he comes up with a new use for the microwave oven, and begins to eat much better. Soon he's experimenting with different recipes. And different meats.
Comedy / Horror
Man in the Wilderness Blu-ray Movie
Warner Archive Collection
Warner Bros. | 1971 | 105 min | Rated PG | Aug 16, 2016 | Michael Reuben
In 1820, a group of fur trappers are returning with their goods to civilization. When guide Zachary Bass is injured in a bear attack, they leave him behind to die, but Bass recovers -- and pursues.
Adventure / Western
Grandview, U.S.A. Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1984 | 98 min | Rated R | Sep 06, 2016 | Brian Orndorf
Life in the small town of Grandview, Illinois is one that is just like any other city or town. Tim Pearson, soon to be graduating high school wants to go to Florida to study oceanography. He meets Michelle "Mike" Cody and is attracted to her. She runs the local Demolition Derby place. Ernie "Slam" Webster is on of the drivers in the derby who's wife is cheating on him and wants to later on be with Mike. Tim falls for Mike and a big love triangle is about to happen.
Drama
Daddy Long Legs Blu-ray Movie
Kino Lorber | 1955 | 126 min | Not rated | Sep 06, 2016 | Brian Orndorf
On a trip to France, millionaire Jervis Pendelton sees an 18 year old girl in an orphanage. Enchanted with her, but mindful of the difference in their ages, he sponsors her to college in New England.
Comedy / Musical / Romance
- August 15, 2016
The Angry Birds Movie Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD + UV Digital Copy
Sony Pictures | 2016 | 97 min | Rated PG | Aug 16, 2016 | Martin Liebman
Find out why the birds are so angry. When an island populated by happy, flightless birds is visited by mysterious green piggies, it's up to three unlikely outcasts - Red, Chuck and Bomb - to figure out what the pigs are up to.
Action / Animation / Comedy / Family