New Blu-ray Reviews
Home- February 24, 2011
White Lion Blu-ray Movie
Screen Media | 2010 | 88 min | Not rated | Feb 15, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
A young African boy named Gisani finds himself destined to protect a rare and magnificent white lion cub name Letsatsi.
Drama / Family
Adventures of a Teenage Dragonslayer Blu-ray Movie
Screen Media | 2010 | 90 min | Rated PG | Mar 22, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Algebra. Bullies. Dragons. School is rough. Arthur is rescued from bullies by a magical troll who helps him to defeat an evil dragon.
Adventure / Comedy / Family / Fantasy
Larry Carlton & Steve Lukather Band: The Paris Concert Blu-ray Movie
in-akustik | 2001 | 127 min | Not rated | Jan 25, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
TRACK LISTING 1. The Pump 2. Blues Force 3. It Was Only Yesterday 4. Red House 5. Don't Give It Up 6. Room 306 7. Put It Where You Want It
Music
Sweet Smell of Success Blu-ray Movie
Criterion | 1957 | 97 min | Not rated | Feb 22, 2011 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Powerful but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces unscrupulous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance with a jazz musician.
Drama / Film-Noir
Rain Man Blu-ray Movie
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | 1988 | 134 min | Rated R | Feb 15, 2011 | Casey Broadwater
Self-centred car exporter Charlie Babbitt attends his estranged father's funeral to collect his inheritance. To his surprise, he discovers the money is going to Raymond, the autistic brother he never knew he had. Charlie 'kidnaps' Raymond in an effort to claim some of his inheritance but, as he grows closer to his brother, he realizes there may be more to life than money.
Drama
Dungeons & Dragons 2-Movie Collection Blu-ray Movie
Dungeons & Dragons / Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
Warner Bros. | 2000-2005 | 2 Movies | 212 min | Not rated | Feb 15, 2011 | Kenneth Brown
Destiny belongs to those who dare in 'Dungeons & Dragons' and 'Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God,' fantasy adventures inspired by the popular role-play game.
Action / Adventure / Fantasy
- February 23, 2011
The Cove Blu-ray Movie
Lionsgate Films | 2009 | 91 min | Rated PG-13 | Feb 01, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan lies a shocking secret that a few desperate men will stop at nothing to keep hidden from the world. In Taiji, Japan, former dolphin trainer Ric O'Barry has come to set things right after a long search for redemption. In the 1960s, it was O'Barry who captured and trained the 5 dolphins who played the title character in the international television sensation "Flipper." One fateful day, a heartbroken Barry came to realize that these deeply sensitive, highly intelligent and self-aware creatures must never be subjected to human captivity again. This mission has brought him to Taiji, a town that appears to be devoted to the wonders and mysteries of the sleek, playful dolphins and whales that swim off their coast. But in a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and "Keep Out" signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling and the consequences are so dangerous to human health that they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.
Crime / Documentary / Nature
Janacek: Katia Kabanova Blu-ray Movie
Karita Mattila/Madrid 2008/Belohlavek
Frapod | 2008 | 108 min | Not rated | Feb 08, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
The oppressive atmosphere before a storm and the tragic fate of a tormented young woman form the indivisible elements of Katia Kabanova.
Music
FLCL: The Complete Series Blu-ray Movie
フリクリ
FUNimation Entertainment | 2000-2001 | 150 min | Rated TV-14 | Feb 22, 2011 | Dustin Somner
Naota is a normal Japanese 6th grade boy (although a little cynical), but when his older brother leaves for the U.S. to play baseball, his brother leaves his homeless 17 year old girlfriend Mamimi behind. Mamimi is sending mixed signals and advances to Naota, and he doesn't know what to do about her. But to make matters worse, Naota's world is totally turned upside down when he is run over by a woman on a Vespa. During their first encounter, she hits him over the head with her guitar, which then causes a horn to grow out of his forehead. She calls herself "Haruko" and her presence changes Naota's life to even further insanity.
Anime / Comedy / Drama / Romance / Sci-Fi / Foreign
Waist Deep Blu-ray Movie
Universal Studios | 2006 | 97 min | Rated R | Feb 08, 2011 | Kenneth Brown
"I'll always come back for you," single father O2 tells his young son Junior. This parental promise is put to the test when O2 is suddenly plunged into a do-or-die situation; trying to go straight for Junior's sake, this recently paroled ex-con is forced to go back outside the law after his son is kidnapped in a carjacking. The resulting chase and shootout have left Junior in the hands of Meat, the vicious leader of the Outlaw Syndicate. O2's shady cousin Lucky tries to mediate, but is caught between criminal and family loyalties. The only person who can or will help O2 get his son back is wily street-smart hustler Coco, whose path fatefully crossed O2's just moments before the kidnapping. When Lucky gets word to O2 that Meat expects $100,000 for Junior's freedom, O2 and Coco seize the opportunity to pit rival elements of the South Los Angeles underworld against each other. "It's either all or nothing," realizes O2. With the clock ticking down, the heat between O2 and Coco rises as they become a lawbreaking couple, on an action-packed tear through a range of Los Angeles neighborhoods. Can they outwit the underworld and save Junior and themselves?
Action / Crime / Drama / Thriller
Kurokami: The Animation Volume 4 Blu-ray Movie
Episodes 13-16 / Black God
Bandai Entertainment | 2009 | 125 min | Not rated | Nov 23, 2010 | Dustin Somner
Black God
Action / Anime / Comedy / Drama / Comic book / Foreign
Jeff Beck Rock & Roll Party: Honoring Les Paul Blu-ray Movie
Eagle Rock Entertainment | 2010 | 87 min | Not rated | Feb 22, 2011 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Filmed on June 9, 2010 at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City, forever associated with the legendary Les Paul, this concert captures Jeff Beck celebrating the great man with a selection of Les Paul songs and other great rock 'n' roll tracks on what would have been Les Paul’s 95th birthday.
Music
The Circus Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + DVD
Park Circus | 1928 | 72 min | Rated BBFC: U | Nov 15, 2010 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
After being mistaken for a pickpocket, The Tramp flees into the ring of a traveling circus and soon becomes the star of the show, falling for the troupe's bareback rider along the way.
Comedy / Romance
Jackass 3 Blu-ray Movie
Blu-ray + Anaglyph 3D + DVD + Digital Copy
Paramount Pictures | 2010 | 1 Movie, 2 Cuts | 100 min | Rated R | Mar 08, 2011 | Martin Liebman
Johnny Knoxville and company return for the third installment of their TV show spin-off, where dangerous stunts and explicit public displays rule.
Action / Comedy / Documentary / Dark humor
- February 22, 2011
UFC: Ultimate Knockouts 8 Blu-ray Movie
Starz / Anchor Bay | 2009 | 93 min | Not rated | Jan 25, 2011 | Martin Liebman
Get ready for some skull-cracking smack-downs with this anthology of classic Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts that ended in devastating knockouts delivered by UFC stars such as Lyoto Machida and Shane Carwin. More hard hitters proving their prowess in the octagon include Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, Josh Koscheck, Frank Mir, Matt Hamill, and friends-turned-rivals Wanderlei Silva and Anderson Silva.
Sport
The Eagle Hunter's Son Blu-ray Movie
Die Stimme des Adlers
Euro Video | 2009 | 97 min | Not rated | May 12, 2010 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
Twelve-year-old Bazarbai is unlike other Nomad boys his age. He dreams of leaving behind the green pastures of his native Western Mongolian province, lured instead by the call of the urban jungle: Ulan Bator. But Bazarbai's father has his own aspirations: One day, the young boy will make him proud by following the famed eagle hunter's own footsteps. When Bazarbai's brother, Khan, is forced to leave home for Ulan Bator, Bazarbai feels deeply hurt and betrayed; he should have been the one sent into the big city. In an attempt to cheer him up, Bazarbai's father takes him to the great Eagle Festival; but the young boy is inconsolable. Suddenly, the prize eagle belonging to Bazarbai's father flies away, scared off by a photographer's bright camera flash. Stricken by fear and remorse that his father's beloved pet might have escaped for good, Bazarbai decides to follow the animal, thus embarking on an adventurous journey through torrential rivers and snowy mountains that inevitably lead him to Ulan Bator - the city of his dreams. Along the way Bazarbai discovers that a happy life does not necessarily result from a departure from long-lasting traditions, but that tradition itself, deep respect for nature, friendship and loyalty form a strong unity despite constant outside threats. Intimate yet powerful, "The Eagle Hunter's Son" is a thrilling and emotional story about redemption, reconciliation and resolution
Adventure / Drama / Foreign
Jack Goes Boating Blu-ray Movie
Starz / Anchor Bay | 2010 | 91 min | Rated R | Jan 18, 2011 | Martin Liebman
A limo driver's blind date sparks a tale of love, betrayal, friendship, and grace centered around two working-class New York City couples.
Comedy / Romance
Ultimate Jordan Blu-ray Movie
Deluxe Limited Edition
Image Entertainment | 2001 | 992 min | Not rated | Feb 15, 2011 | Casey Broadwater
The ultimate tribute to the greatest basketball player of all time. Newly remastered and packed with exclusive bonus features, this collection is a slam dunk for Michael Jordan fans.
Biography / Documentary / Sport
Fatal Move Blu-ray Movie
Triad Wars / Duo shuai
Cine-Asia | 2008 | 117 min | Rated BBFC: 18 | Aug 10, 2009 | Dr. Svet Atanasov
In the violent world of Hong Kong's Triad societies, one false move can be fatal. A series of unexpected misfortunes challenge the very existence of gang leader Lung and his mob, eventually leading to a bloody gangster war. Battle after battle Lung and his gang are moving closer to destruction. A drug deal turns bad, a kidnap turns into murder, a secret mission turns into a savage massacre of the police. Who is the mastermind behind these evil plots, and will Lung be able to defy fate and survive or will the once powerful gang face extinction? To fight with destiny can sometimes be deadly.
Action / Crime / Martial arts / Foreign
- February 21, 2011
How the Earth Was Made: Complete Season 2 Blu-ray Movie
A&E Home Video | 2010 | 611 min | Not rated | Feb 22, 2011 | Jeffrey Kauffman
Spectacular on-location shooting, evidence from geologists in the field, and clear, dramatic graphics combine in this stunning series from History.
Documentary / History / Nature