Reviews

The Last Emperor Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 20, 2009
Before viewing Criterion's new Blu-ray release, I had not seen director Bernardo Bertolucci's The Last Emperor (1987) in several years. While I remembered the general story arc, what stuck in my mind were the sumptuous visuals. Bertolucci (Last Tango in…  Read More
4.4
out of 5

Castlevania Judgment Wii Review

Game Reviews Reviews
   January 14, 2009
No crystal ball two years ago could have predicted Castlevania's first appearance on Nintendo Wii would be as a three-dimensional fighting game. For me, the classic series has felt most comfortable and engaging in its original 2-D side-scrolling configuration. But…  Read More
3.4
out of 5

Pineapple Express Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 11, 2009
Though not the most popular cinematic sub-genre, the "stoner film" has produced a modest fan base. Some of the more notable titles include the various misadventures of Cheech and Chong (Up in Smoke, Nice Dreams, etc), Jay and Silent Bob…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Babylon A.D. Blu-ray Review with D-BOX

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 6, 2009
Babylon A.D. carried the distinction of a rare science fiction theatrical film marketed to the masses. The previews, depicting a bustling futuristic New York City with sprawling skyscrapers and an advertising epidemic reminiscent of The Fifth Element, brought a sliver…  Read More
3.4
out of 5

The Truman Show Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   January 5, 2009
Prior to 1998, Jim Carrey was best known for his slapstick low-brow comedies (Dumb and Dumber, Ace Ventura). When it was announced that the actor would not only be doing his first dramatic role but would also be the lead,…  Read More
3.9
out of 5

Into The Wild Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   December 31, 2008
I was peripherally aware of Christopher McCandless' story but had no real interest in it before viewing Paramount's Blu-ray release of Into The Wild (2007). My take on it was that a financially well to do and academically successful student…  Read More
4.0
out of 5

Eagle Eye Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   December 30, 2008
Shia LaBeouf has described his already extensive acting career as an ordinary kid who happened into the national spotlight. In his recent films, he ironically often finds himself playing the role of an ordinary person thrust into the middle of…  Read More
3.7
out of 5

Dumb and Dumber Blu-ray Review

Blu-ray Reviews Reviews
   December 29, 2008
The Farrelly Brothers' Dumb and Dumber has always caused division with fans whole heartedly giving defense while critics deride it. I have always been on the side of the fans ever since seeing it on VHS in the mid 90's.…  Read More
3.8
out of 5
← Newer Older →
TheHDRoom