New Blu-ray Reviews

Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie  

Entertainment One | 2011-2012 | 450 min | Rated TV-14 | May 15, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

Set in the 1860s it centers on former confederate soldier Cullen Bohannan, whose quest for vengeance has led him to the Union Pacific Railroad's westward construction of the first Transcontinental Railroad.

Adventure / Drama / Western / Period

The Secret World of Arrietty Blu-ray Movie  

借りぐらしのアリエッティ / Kari-gurashi no Arietti / Blu-ray + DVD

Disney / Buena Vista | 2010 | 95 min | Rated G | May 22, 2012 | Kenneth Brown

Sho moves into his great aunt's house and soon discovers the presence of tiny people, the Borrowers, living there. A 14-year-old Borrower named Arrietty strives to prove herself by helping her father gather materials that her family needs from Sho's new home. However, Arrietty and Sho meet, breaking the rule that humans must not know about the Borrowers' existence. As Sho and Arrietty's relationship develops, human interference endangers the Borrowers' lives. Arrietty and Sho work together to try and protect the Borrowers' way of life.

Adventure / Anime / Family / Fantasy / Foreign

42nd Street Forever Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray Edition

Synapse Films | 2012 | 225 min | Not rated | May 08, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

Over 80 trailers and over three hours from the first two DVDs and some new trailers are contained in this edition covering the gamut of violence, motorcycles, revenge, and learning some secrets to living.

Action / Horror / Sci-Fi

The Woman in Black Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + UV Digital Copy

Sony Pictures | 2012 | 95 min | Rated PG-13 | May 22, 2012 | Martin Liebman

Young lawyer Arthur Kipps travels to a remote village to organize a recently deceased client's papers, where he encounters the ghost of a scorned woman set on vengeance.

Drama / Horror / Thriller / Supernatural / Period

Brother White Blu-ray Movie  

Pure Flix Entertainment | 2012 | 90 min | Not rated | May 29, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

James White (White) an associate pastors at a mega church in So. California, under the tutelage of TV evangelist Johnny Kingman (Wise), always wanted his own church. He jumps at the opportunity to become pastor of an impoverished Church in Atlanta but his wife and two children aren't enthusiastic about his assignment. Neither is the congregation itself, but they have to learn to trust each other and pull together to save the church from a corrupt banker. It will take a musical miracle, supplied by BeBe Winans, to save them all in this heartfelt, family-friendly comedy.

Comedy

Playback Blu-ray Movie  

Magnolia Pictures | 2012 | 95 min | Rated R | May 08, 2012 | Casey Broadwater

When a group of high school students dig into their town's infamous past they unwittingly unlock an Evil that corrupts and destroys them. Possessing its victims through video playback and using them for malevolent purposes, it closes in on one specific soul, threatening to expose the town's deepest, darkest secret.

Horror / Thriller

The Man from Snowy River Blu-ray Movie  

20th Century Fox | 1982 | 105 min | Rated PG | Mar 06, 2012 | Michael Reuben

After his father' dies young Jim Craig leaves his home in the Snowy River valley to work for a wealthy landlord, who happens to be the estranged twin brother of Jim's mentor, a grizzled old prospector. While fighting to earn his spurs by breaking a herd of wild horses, Jim falls in love with his employer's spunky daughter Jessica. One of the horses escapes and the blame falls on Jim, so he has return to the Australian hills where he grew up, in order to find the horse and come back a man.

Adventure / Drama / Family / Romance / Western

Thumbelina Blu-ray Movie  

20th Century Fox | 1994 | 87 min | Rated G | Mar 06, 2012 | Michael Reuben

Hans Christian Andersen's heartwarming tale about a thumbsized princess comes to vivid life. A wisp of a girl named Thumbelina is born inside a tulip. Although her stature is small, her adventures are fantastic and bigger than life.

Adventure / Animation / Family / Fantasy

WWE: WrestleMania XXVI Blu-ray Movie  

WWE Studios | 2010 | 235 min | Rated TV-PG | Jul 06, 2010 | Martin Liebman

It's the biggest event of the WWE calendar when Superstars of RAW, SmackDown and ECW come together to create moments of immortality featuring top Superstars such as Bret Hart, John Cena, Batista, Triple H, Undertaker, John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Shawn Michaels, Edge, Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes, Chris Jericho, Vince McMahon and many more!

Sport

Squid Girl: Season 1 Blu-ray Movie  

Shinryaku! Ika Musume

Anime Works | 2010 | 310 min | Not rated | Apr 10, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Family / Supernatural / Comic book / Foreign

The Big Trail Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

20th Century Fox | 1930 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 122 min | Not rated | Nov 13, 2012 | Michael Reuben

Pioneers heading for Oregon endure the hardships of weather, unfriendly strangers and internal strife in this sophisticated early sound film. Featuring John Wayne in his first starring role, this straightforward Western tale is now overshadowed by its place in history as an early example of Fox's widescreen Grandeur process, its naturalistic sound, and prototypical Wayne performance.

Adventure / Romance / Western

WWE WrestleMania XXVIII Blu-ray Movie  

Wrestlemania 28

WWE Studios | 2012 | 232 min | Rated TV-PG | May 08, 2012 | Martin Liebman

The 28th annual WrestleMania event features a "once-in-a-lifetime" main event between The Rock and John Cena, The Undertaker Vs. Triple H in an "End Of An Era" match, CM Punk Vs. Chris Jericho for the WWE title, an appearance by Snooki from the Jersey Shore, live musical performances, and much, much more.

Sport

Island of Lost Souls Blu-ray Movie    

Masters of Cinema / Blu-ray + DVD

Eureka Entertainment | 1932 | 71 min | Rated BBFC: PG | May 28, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

A mad doctor conducts ghastly genetic experiments on a remote island in the South Seas, much to the fear and disgust of the shipwrecked man who finds himself trapped there.

Adventure / Horror / Romance / Sci-Fi

Sanshô Dayû / Gion Bayashi Blu-ray Movie    

山椒大夫 / 祇園囃子 | Sansho the Bailiff / A Geisha | Masters of Cinema / Blu-ray + DVD

Eureka Entertainment | 1954 | 2 Movies | 209 min | Rated BBFC: PG | Apr 23, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov

When an idealistic governor disobeys the reigning feudal lord, he is cast into exile, his wife and children left to fend for themselves and eventually wrenched apart by vicious slave traders.

Drama / Foreign / Period

The Shock Labyrinth 3D Blu-ray Movie  

Senritsu meikyû 3D / Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + DVD

Well Go USA | 2009 | 89 min | Not rated | May 08, 2012 | Kenneth Brown

A group of teenagers take a sick to a hospital only to find out it is a horrific labyrinth.

Horror / Thriller / Supernatural / Foreign

Cat Planet Cuties Blu-ray Movie  

Complete Series Limited Edition / Asobi ni Iku yo! / Blu-ray + DVD

FUNimation Entertainment | 2010-2011 | 325 min | Rated TV-MA | May 15, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

She's as frisky as she is curvy - and kitty wants to play! The flirty fun begins when nice guy Kio has a close encounter with a sexy, alien cat-girl named Eris. She's every nerd's fantasy come true, and she and her fellow intergalactic felines are setting up base in Kio's house. Unfortunately, Kio doesn't have a lot of time for heavy petting. Secret agencies and enemy dog-aliens are sniffing around, hoping to get their paws on his pussycat pal's tail! The guy's definitely got his hands full - but with Eris jumping in his lap to purr in his ear, it's likely Kio will land on his feet!

Action / Adventure / Anime / Comedy / Fantasy / Romance / Sci-Fi / Erotic / Foreign

Ganja & Hess Blu-ray Movie  

Kino Lorber | 1973 | 113 min | Rated R | May 08, 2012 | Casey Broadwater

Dr. Hess Green, an archaeologist overseeing an excavation at the ancient civilization of Myrthia, is stabbed by his research assistant, who then commits suicide. When Hess wakes up, he finds that his wounds have healed, but he now has an insatiable thirst for blood. It turns out that the knife he was stabbed with carried ancient germs that have turned him into a vampire. Soon after, Hess meets his former assistant's wife, Ganja. Though Ganja is initially concerned about her missing husband, she soon falls for Hess. Though they are initially happy together, Ganja will eventually learn the truth about Hess, and about her husband. Will she survive the revelation? Will Hess?

Horror

Guin Saga: Complete Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Sentai Filmworks | 2009 | 650 min | Rated TV-14 | May 08, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

He awakens in the dark forest of a mythical land with some type of leopard mask that he cannot remove. The only thing he remembers is his name - Guin - and that he is a warrior of unimaginable power. And when the two twins of Parros, innocent victims of a civil war arrive, Guin knows what he must do. But the journey to save the children means much more than just slaughtering a few hundred well-trained Mongoul soldiers. Victory means he must battle magical desert tribes, assemble forces that have fought each other for hundreds of hears, and divine a mysterious plan that he is central to. Prepare for a sweeping anime epic of mystery and magic! Of violent clashes and dark double-crosses. Ready yourself for the battle with GUIN SAGA.

Action / Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Foreign

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood: OVA Collection Blu-ray Movie  

Blu-ray + DVD

FUNimation Entertainment | 2009-2010 | 60 min | Rated TV-14 | May 22, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman

No synopsis for this title.

Anime / Comic book / Foreign

Bad Girls Blu-ray Movie  

Starz / Anchor Bay | 1994 | 100 min | Rated R | Jan 17, 2012 | Martin Liebman

Four former harlots try to leave the wild west and head north to make a better life for themselves. Unfortunately someone from Cody's past won't let it happen that easily.

Adventure / Western