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

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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

Parental Guidance

Chris Rebholz | Apr 04, 2013

Billy Crystal hasn’t starred in a major motion picture since 2002.

Full Review | Grade: D

Lincoln

Chris Rebholz | Mar 26, 2013

In 'Lincoln', Spielberg pairs with Day-Lewis for a restrained masterpiece, focusing on the final, crucial months of the 16th President's life.

Full Review | Grade: B

Hitchcock

Roger Longenbach | Mar 26, 2013

Now available on Blu-Ray & DVD is Fox Searchlight's Academy-Award nominated film Hitchcock. (Nominated in the Best Makeup & Hairstyling category) It stars Anthony Hopkins in the ti...

Full Review | Grade: B

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

Chris Rebholz | Mar 22, 2013

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is another one of Disney's underrated films. This was released in the mid 90′s right when Pixar made their mark with their computer generated animated fil...

Full Review | Grade: C

Mulan

Chris Rebholz | Mar 22, 2013

"Mulan" was at the tail end of Disney's hand-drawn animation success and it seems as though it was one Disney's more underrated successes. The music and songs are memorable and it...

Full Review | Grade: B

Brother Bear

Chris Rebholz | Mar 22, 2013

When "Brother Bear" first hit theaters, it seemed that Disney was slipping quite a bit with their animated films but looking at it again with a little more age and wisdom adds a little somet...

Full Review | Grade: C