When Disney first announced that they would begin releasing some of their classic animated features outside of the Diamond Series, Blu-ray fans were ecstatic that they would soon be seeing their favorite animated films at a higher frequency in high definition, but were unsure if they would see the same attention to detail that Disney applied to their premier line. Thankfully, the House of Mouse spared no expense in the restoration of these "non-Diamond" releases, and today's Blu-ray release of
Alice in Wonderland in no exception.
Staff reviewer Kenneth Brown commented in his
Blu-ray review of Alice in Wonderland, "Walt Disney wasn't interested in appeasing literary critics or making a statement. He was aiming to make a beautifully animated, suitably nonsensical family friendly romp and, in that regard, he succeeded (and then some)." He continues, "Born on the back of a truly wondrous restoration, the Blu-ray edition of Alice in Wonderland boasts a spectacular top-tier catalog transfer, a wholly satisfying DTS-HD Master Audio track and a generous assortment of special features, old and new."
Horror fans are likely aware of the Swedish horror film
Let the Right One In, one of the biggest horror hits of 2009. Well, Hollywood was also paying attention and, as they have with other horror films, they decided to remake it for US audiences. Today's Blu-ray release of
Let Me In is definitely worth a look, if not just to compare it to the original.
If only all films could be titled like Sci-Fi monster films.
Godzilla,
Alien,
Predator - one word sums up everything you need to know about the movie you are about to watch. Today's release of
Monsters follows that trend to a "t", though admittedly a bit more vague. This low budget film may not break the mold, but its definitely an interesting watch for fans of the genre.
For the
Blu-ray review of Monsters, staff reviewer Casey Broadwater commented, "With a title like Monsters you might expect an all-out action/horror extravaganza, but Gareth Edwards' film is focused more intently on the internal drama of his characters' lives, using an alternate vision of the present where aliens roam northern Mexico as more of a backdrop than anything." He concludes, "If you're a fan of out-of-the-box sci-fi or rule-breaking moviemaking in general, Monsters would make at least a solid rental for a Saturday night."
When
Beverly Hills Chihuahua first came out, Disney soon found that their cheesy talking animal film had grabbed the attention of adults as much as the kids it was made for. And it made money. Lots of money. In Hollywood, that means "sequel", and out today on Blu-ray is
Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2.
Staff reviewer Kenneth Brown commented in his
Blu-ray review of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, "Younger children will certainly enjoy its talking-animal hilarity, but older kids and their less-than-enamored parents will find themselves staring at the clock and fighting sleep. At least Disney's Blu-ray release makes up for some of the mediocrity that graces the screen. Its supplemental package isn't going to sell any discs, but its excellent video transfer and solid DTS-HD Master Audio track will satisfy fans of all ages."