Physical Media: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, DVD Reviews

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Cleopatra

John Delia | May 30, 2013

Cleopatra Is A great Blu-ray for its historical and entertainment value.

Full Review | Grade: B

Dark Skies

John Delia | May 28, 2013

Believable characters played by a fine cast save Dark Skies and keep it just scary enough to make it work. I am a fan of science fiction and especially those based on possibilities of being a...

Full Review | Grade: B

Beautiful Creatures

Chris Rebholz | May 21, 2013

So it begins (and hopefully ends) the post Twilight era of hurried box office seizures, as studios and once-respectable filmmakers willingly sell their souls to score the next, big teen-driven supe...

Full Review | Grade: C

One Hour Photo

Chris Rebholz | May 15, 2013

Think hard—when was the last time you dropped off a roll of 35mm film at a photo lab for processing?

Full Review | Grade: B

The Oranges

John Delia | May 14, 2013

The Oranges lack of creativity may give an impression that it’s a “soap”.

Full Review | Grade: C

Safe Haven

John Delia | May 14, 2013

Safe Haven Is A very good film for romantics and thriller lover’s alike.

Full Review | Grade: B

Shanghai Noon Physical Media: Blu-ray Review

Shanghai Noon & Shanghai Knights: 2-Movie Collection

Chris Rebholz | May 09, 2013

Rush Hour has frequently been referred to as Jackie Chan's English-language breakthrough, and, at least from a box-office standpoint, there's truth to that claim. However, much of what makes a...

Full Review | Grade: C

Broken City

Chris Rebholz | May 07, 2013

Midway through Broken City, one character incredulously remarks, "Private eyes still exist?" The gumshoe-for-hire profession does seem old-fashioned and mostly unnecessary now. You could des...

Full Review | Grade: C

Cloud Atlas

Chris Rebholz | May 06, 2013

Ambitious doesn't even begin to describe "Cloud Atlas," which marks the first collaboration between Andy and Lana Wachowski and Tom Tykwer. Powerhouse screen visionaries, the trio find an un...

Full Review | Grade: B

Gangster Squad

Chris Rebholz | Apr 18, 2013

Gangster Squad so desperately wants to rub shoulders with The Untouchables, L.A. Confidential and the classics of Gangland cinema, but it isn't in the same league.

Full Review | Grade: C