New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- March 07, 2012
The Amish Blu-ray Movie
American Experience: The Amish
PBS | 2012 | 114 min | Not rated | Feb 28, 2012 | Brian Orndorf
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Documentary
Eastbound & Down: The Complete First Season Blu-ray Movie
HBO | 2009 | 180 min | Rated TV-MA | Aug 02, 2011 | Kenneth Brown
Kenny Powers, an arrogant, burned-out, former major-league pitcher takes up residence in a small Mexican town; there, joined by his lackey Stevie Janowski and a new love interest, Vida, he fashions a comeback scenario that involves a local baseball team, the Charros, and its filthy-rich owner, Sebastian Cisneros.
Comedy / Sport / Dark humor
Dragon Ball Z Kai: Part 7 Blu-ray Movie
FUNimation Entertainment | 2010-2011 | 275 min | Rated TV-PG | Mar 20, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The last descendants of an evil race of warriors known as the Saiyans are on a collision course with Earth, and Goku - the strongest fighter on the planet - is all that stands between humanity and extinction. To save his friends and the world he loves, Goku must travel to a realm from which few return, but should he survive, he'll discover the power to face the villainous Saiyan warlord - Prince Vegeta.
Action / Adventure / Anime / Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Martial arts / Comic book / Foreign
- March 06, 2012
WWE: Royal Rumble 2012 Blu-ray Movie
WWE Studios | 2012 | 163 min | Not rated | Feb 28, 2012 | Martin Liebman
WWE Royal Rumble 2012 Pay-Per-View.
Sport
Immortals 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Digital Copy
20th Century Fox / Relativity | 2011 | 110 min | Rated R | Mar 06, 2012 | Casey Broadwater
Eons after the Gods won their mythic struggle against the Titans, a new evil threatens the land. Mad with power, King Hyperion has declared war against humanity. Amassing a bloodthirsty army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand, Hyperion has scorched Greece in search of the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon of unimaginable power forged in the heavens by Ares. Only he who possesses this bow can unleash the Titans, who have been imprisoned deep within the walls of Mount Tartaros since the dawn of time and thirst for revenge. In the king's hands, the bow would rain destruction upon mankind and annihilate the Gods. But ancient law dictates the Gods must not intervene in man's conflict. They remain powerless to stop Hyperion... until a peasant named Theseus comes forth as their only hope.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
The Buccaneer Blu-ray Movie
Olive Films | 1958 | 119 min | Unrated | Feb 28, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
Adventure / Drama / Romance / War
Out of Africa Blu-ray Movie
Universal 100th Anniversary | Remastered / Blu-ray + DVD
Universal Studios | 1985 | 161 min | Rated PG | Mar 06, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
In the early 1900s, strong-willed Karen Blixen runs a coffee plantation in Kenya with her philandering husband. To Karen's astonishment, she soon discovers herself falling in love with the land, its people, and a mysterious white hunter.
Drama / Romance / Melodrama / Epic / Period
Baba Yaga Blu-ray Movie
Blue Underground | 1973 | 83 min | Not rated | Feb 28, 2012 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
A photographer finds herself falling under the spell of a witch.
Horror / Comic book / Foreign
- March 05, 2012
Clinton Blu-ray Movie
American Experience: Clinton
PBS | 2012 | 217 min | Not rated | Feb 21, 2012 | Brian Orndorf
A series showcasing documentaries on American history.
Documentary
Jack the Ripper Blu-ray Movie
WVG Medien | 1988 | 190 min | Rated FSK-16 | Oct 28, 2011 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
During the latter half of 1888 a notorious serial killer nicknamed Jack The Ripper terrorises the East End of London by murdering prostitutes in a terribly violent way. Public outrage follows. Inspector Frederick Abberline is assigned to the case but finds that it is not just a simple murder enquiry. Based on a real life event, this film claims to have had access to top secret Home Office files and believe that their ending is the correct solution to the age old mystery.
Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
9˝ Weeks Blu-ray Movie
Original Uncut Version
Warner Bros. | 1986 | 117 min | Not rated | Mar 06, 2012 | Kenneth Brown
A New York art dealer meets an attractive, yet mysterious broker who takes her on an erotic journey that pushes the limits of how far she will go.
Drama / Romance / Erotic
Immortals Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Digital Copy
20th Century Fox / Relativity | 2011 | 110 min | Rated R | Mar 06, 2012 | Casey Broadwater
Eons after the Gods won their mythic struggle against the Titans, a new evil threatens the land. Mad with power, King Hyperion has declared war against humanity. Amassing a bloodthirsty army of soldiers disfigured by his own hand, Hyperion has scorched Greece in search of the legendary Epirus Bow, a weapon of unimaginable power forged in the heavens by Ares. Only he who possesses this bow can unleash the Titans, who have been imprisoned deep within the walls of Mount Tartaros since the dawn of time and thirst for revenge. In the king's hands, the bow would rain destruction upon mankind and annihilate the Gods. But ancient law dictates the Gods must not intervene in man's conflict. They remain powerless to stop Hyperion... until a peasant named Theseus comes forth as their only hope.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
54 Blu-ray Movie
Lionsgate Films | 1998 | 100 min | Rated R | Mar 06, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Shane O'Shea was a 19-year-old guy living with his dad and two siblings in a small, boring town in New Jersey...until he crossed the river into New York City and entered a nightclub that was nothing less than the center of the universe—Studio 54. Shane's fast rise from busboy to the "glamorous" job of a shirtless waiter puts Shane directly in competition with his ambitious buddy, Greg, a handsome busboy who's unwilling to "do what it takes" to advance his career. Shane also befriends Greg's Latin wife, Anita, a coat check girl, also aspiring to be a singing disco diva. The trio work under the erratic tutelage of their excessive yet nerdy club impressario—Steve Rubell. All four of their lives collide during this summer of 1979 when the club went from its height to its decline following IRS investigations.
Drama / History
Money for Nothing Blu-ray Movie
Mill Creek Entertainment | 1993 | 100 min | Rated R | May 10, 2011 | Martin Liebman
Screen favorite John Cusack stars in the hilarious comedy for everyone who's ever dreamt of instant millions! After finding a bagful of unmarked $100 bills, there were a million reasons for unemployed dockworker Joey Coyle to give the money back, but he couldn't think of one! And when he decides to keep it, oh what a price he pays! The lucky discovery launches a buying spree and a series of uproarious events leading to Joey's outrageous attempt at sneaking out of the country past the media, the mob and the cops! If you're looking for a comedy packed with priceless laughs, pick up Money for Nothing!
Comedy / Crime / Drama
Striptease Blu-ray Movie
Warner Bros. | 1996 | 117 min | Unrated | Mar 06, 2012 | Michael Reuben
After losing custody of her daughter, Erin Grant takes a job stripping to raise money for an appeal. She's soon embroiled in multiple complications, as her ex tries to use her job against her, a corrupt congressman becomes infatuated with her, various parties try to blackmail the congressman, and the elected official's handlers consider drastic means to remove Erin from their boss's life.
Comedy / Crime / Drama / Thriller / Erotic
NFL Super Bowl XLVI Champions: New York Giants Blu-ray Movie
Vivendi Visual Entertainment | 2012 | 74 min | Not rated | Mar 06, 2012 | Martin Liebman
Showcases the 2011 New York Giants as they became Super Bowl champions for the fourth time.
Sport
The Three Musketeers Blu-ray Movie
Summit Entertainment | 2011 | 111 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 13, 2012 | Martin Liebman
The hot-headed young D'Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas' story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady.
Action / Adventure / Romance
The Three Musketeers 3D Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray
Summit Entertainment | 2011 | 110 min | Rated PG-13 | Mar 13, 2012 | Martin Liebman
The hot-headed young D'Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas' story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady.
Action / Adventure / Romance
High Road Blu-ray Movie
Millennium Media | 2011 | 85 min | Rated R | Mar 06, 2012 | Martin Liebman
High Road showcases a totally improvised script about Glenn "Fitz" Fitzgerald, a young man whose loyalties are split among his band, his girlfriend Monica and selling weed. After his band breaks up, Fitz finds himself dealing pot out of his garage and bonding with a rebellious 16-year-old Jimmy. As his former band mates find success and one of his drug deals goes awry, Fitz and Jimmy hit the road. Amid guns, broken bones, sassy cabbies, rude hookers, and a suspicious doctor, Fitz has to navigate their way to safety and he doesn't even know about the surprise Monica has in store for him back home!
Comedy
- March 04, 2012
Reindeer Games Blu-ray Movie
The Director's Cut
Lionsgate Films | 2000 | 125 min | Rated R | Mar 06, 2012 | Jeffrey Kauffman
After assuming his dead cell-mate's identity to get with the other man's girlfriend, an ex-convict finds himself a reluctant participant in a casino heist.
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller / Heist