Josh Brolin was one of the unforgettable trio of stars responsible for the success of
No Country for Old Men. Megan Fox was catapulted to fame starring beside Shia LaBeouf in the huge
Transformers series. John Malkovich is, well, John Malkovich. But all that star power could do nothing to rescue the motion picture adaptation of
Jonah Hex, which made a loud flushing sound while grossing only a quarter of its budget in ticket sales. Today's Blu-ray release of
Jonah Hex will help alleviate that sting a bit, but don't count on seeing a sequel.
Eagle Rock Entertainment has delivered a large number of classic concert films to Blu-ray, and today they are showcasing one of the most popular bands of all time with
Ladies and Gentlemen... The Rolling Stones. While The Stones are still active today, this concert from 1973 is often considered the time when the band was at the top of their game. The footage has been remastered from the original print that results in the best high definition presentation available.
Wes Anderson is one of the most unique directors today, pulling from a very limited pool of acting talent to tell his dry stores of unique people in awkward situations. While his films aren't for everyone, he does have a devout following which must include the folks at Criterion who are releasing his latest live-action film
The Darjeeling Limited today on Blu-ray.
For the
Blu-ray review of The Darjeeling Limited, staff reviewer Svet Atanasov commented, "Different viewers will react differently to The Darjeeling Limited. Some will be enormously entertained by its witty dialog and slapstick humor. As a result, they will likely see it as a bright, refreshingly frank and as chaotic as real life often is film. Others are likely to be puzzled by its eccentricity and annoyed with its obvious attempts to satirize ignorance."
This Friday, Dreamworks will release
How to Train Your Dragon, their latest animated feature that (thankfully) doesn't feature a green ogre or talking animals. It's a bit of a departure from their norm, which delivers a film closer to Pixar quality than ever before. The story isn't quite as deep and the animation isn't as polished, but the film is as enjoyable as any live-action adventure story on film, making it a great purchase on Blu-ray.
Staff reviewer Martin Liebman commented in his
Blu-ray review of How to Train Your Dragon, "How to Train Your Dragon is just the latest in a string of computer-generated film that have not only dazzled with their incredible visuals, but entertained through pitch-perfect stories that find just the right balance between humor and heart." He continues, "DreamWorks' Blu-ray release of How to Train Your Dragon features an incredible technical presentation and a host of extra features."