[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Monster Calls’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 28, 2017 From Focus & Universal 1

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Monster Calls’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 28, 2017 From Focus & Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Monster Calls’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 28, 2017 From Focus & Universal 2A Monster Calls [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: J.A. Bayona

Cast: Lewis MacDougall, Sigourney Weaver, Felicity Jones

Release Date: March 28, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Liam Neeson, Felicity Jones, and Sigourney Weaver star in this visually spectacular and stunningly emotional drama. Young Conor’s life takes a turn after his mother (Felicity Jones) becomes ill and he moves in with his unsympathetic grandmother (Sigourney Weaver). As an escape, Conor turns to his artwork and conjures up a 40-foot-high monster (voiced by Liam Neeson) who becomes a most unlikely ally by guiding him on a journey of courage, faith and truth that powerfully fuses imagination and reality. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Monster Calls’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 28, 2017 From Focus & Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fences’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount 3

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fences’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fences’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount 4Fences [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Denzel Washington

Cast: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis, Stephen Henderson

Release Date: March 14, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Adapted by legendary writer August Wilson from his own renowned play, FENCES follows former Negro-league baseball player Troy Maxson (Washington) in 1950s Pittsburgh as he fights to provide for those he loves in a world that threatens to push him down. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fences’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sing: Special Edition’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Illumination & Universal 7

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sing: Special Edition’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Illumination & Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sing: Special Edition’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Illumination & Universal 8Sing (Special Edition) (3D) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director(s): Christophe Lourdelet, Garth Jennings

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane (VOICES)

Release Date: March 21, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

From Illumination, the studio that brought you The Secret Life of Pets and the Despicable Me franchise, comes an animated comedy about finding the music that lives inside all of us. SING stars Academy Award® winner† Matthew McConaughey as Buster Moon, an eternally optimistic koala who puts on the world’s greatest singing competition to save his crumbling theater; Academy Award® winner†† Reese Witherspoon as Rosita, an overworked and unappreciated mother of 25 piglets desperate to unleash her inner diva; Scarlett Johansson as Ash, a punk rock porcupine with a beautiful voice behind her prickly exterior; Taron Egerton as Johnny, a young gangster gorilla looking to break free of his family’s felonies; as well as Seth MacFarlane, John C. Reilly, and Grammy Award-nominated Tori Kelly. SING is the musical comedy event of the year! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Sing: Special Edition’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Illumination & Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moana 3D’: Now Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Disney 9

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moana 3D’: Now Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Disney

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moana 3D’: Now Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Disney 10Moana (3D) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director(s): Ron Clements, Don Hall

Cast: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House (VOICES)

Release Date: March 7, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Moana, an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to save her people. Along the way, Moana (Auli’i Cravalho) meets the once mighty demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson), and together they cross the ocean on a fun-filled, action-packed voyage. Bring home the movie full of heart, humor and oceans of bonus extras! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Moana 3D’: Now Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Disney”

'Monster Trucks'; Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 11, 2017 From Paramount 11

‘Monster Trucks’; Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 11, 2017 From Paramount

'Monster Trucks'; Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 11, 2017 From Paramount 12Paramount Home Media Distribution has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the ‘Monster Trucks’ movie. The film will be available to own early on Digital HD beginning March 28, followed by the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases on April 11, 2017. No news on a 4K Ultra HD or 3D Blu-ray release of the film at this point. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including disc specs, bonus content listings and more. Continue reading “‘Monster Trucks’; Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 11, 2017 From Paramount”

'La La Land'; Arrives On Digital HD April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Lionsgate 13

‘La La Land’; Arrives On Digital HD April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Lionsgate

'La La Land'; Arrives On Digital HD April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Lionsgate 14Summit Entertainment and Lionsgate Home Entertainment have officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the acclaimed ‘La La Land’ which took home six Academy Awards. The film will arrive home early on Digital HD beginning April 11, followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD releases on April 25, 2017. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more, plus artwork for all three physical releases. Continue reading “‘La La Land’; Arrives On Digital HD April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Lionsgate”

[DVD Review] ‘The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania’: Available On DVD March 14, 2017 From WWE & Warner Bros 15

[DVD Review] ‘The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania’: Available On DVD March 14, 2017 From WWE & Warner Bros

[DVD Review] ‘The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania’: Available On DVD March 14, 2017 From WWE & Warner Bros 16The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania [DVD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Anthony Bell

Cast: Jeff Bergman, Trevor Devall, Paul Wight (VOICES)

Release Date: March 14, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Big Show ends up getting frozen in a snowstorm while doing an exhibition match. When he is discovered by George Jetson and thawed out a hundred years later, he helps revive wrestling in the 22nd century by helping Elroy and George build robot wrestlers…who Big Show then uses to take over all of Orbit City…The Jetson family must travel back to our present time to enlist current WWE superstars to help defeat the wrestle-bot army in the future. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania’: Available On DVD March 14, 2017 From WWE & Warner Bros”

=NEW RELEASE DATES= 'The Bye Bye Man' Unrated; Now Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 11, 2017 From Universal 17

=NEW RELEASE DATES= ‘The Bye Bye Man’ Unrated; Now Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 11, 2017 From Universal

the-bye-bye-man-unrated-blu-ray-cover-side=UPDATED=: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has updated their release dates for the home entertainment editions of ‘The Bye Bye Man’. The film will now arrive earlier on Digital HD beginning March 28, followed by the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases on April 11, 2017. You can read the updated press release after the jump, followed by the initial press release.  Universal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the recent horror film ‘The Bye Bye Man’ which will also arrive home Unrated. The film will be available to own early on Digital HD beginning April 11, followed by the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases on April 25, 2017. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including disc specs and more. Continue reading “=NEW RELEASE DATES= ‘The Bye Bye Man’ Unrated; Now Arrives On Digital HD March 28 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 11, 2017 From Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Man Down’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 7, 2017 From Lionsgate 18

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Man Down’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 7, 2017 From Lionsgate

man-down-blu-ray-coverMan Down [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Dito Montiel

Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jai Courtney, Gary Oldman

Release Date: March 7, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

When U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer (Shia LaBeouf) returns home from his tour in Afghanistan, he finds that the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields he fought on overseas. Accompanied by his best friend Devin Roberts (Jai Courtney), a hard-nosed Marine whose natural instinct is to shoot first and ask questions later, he searches desperately for the location of his estranged son, Johnathan (Charlie Shotwell), and wife Natalie (Kate Mara). In their search, the two intercept Charles (Clifton Collins Jr.), a man carrying vital information about the whereabouts of Gabriel’s family. As we revisit the past, we are guided in unraveling the puzzle of Gabriel’s experience and what will eventually lead us to finding his family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Man Down’: Available On Blu-ray & DVD March 7, 2017 From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Allied’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount 19

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Allied’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount

allied-blu-ray-coverAllied [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Robert Zemeckis

Cast: Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard, Jared Harris

Release Date: February 28, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Oscar® winners Brad Pitt and Marion Cotillard star as Max Vatan and Marianne Beauséjour, two of the world’s deadliest spies, who fall in love while undercover on a top-secret mission and marry during World War II.  But when Max learns his wife may be secretly conspiring with the enemy, he has only 72 hours to prove her innocence and save his family before he must do the unthinkable. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Allied’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Paramount”

M. Night Shyamalan's 'Split'; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 18, 2017 From Universal 20

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 18, 2017 From Universal

split-blu-ray-cover-sideUniversal Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of the M. Night Shyamalan directed thriller ‘Split’ starring James McAvoy. The film will arrive home early on Digital HD beginning April 4, followed by the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases on April 18, 2017. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Split’; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray & DVD April 18, 2017 From Universal”

'The Founder'; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 18, 2017 From The Weinstein Company & Anchor Bay 21

‘The Founder’; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 18, 2017 From The Weinstein Company & Anchor Bay

the-founder-blu-ray-coverAnchor Bay Entertainment and The Weinstein Company have officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases of ‘The Founder’ featuring Michael Keaton in his acclaimed portrayal of Ray Kroc. The film will arrive home early on Digital HD beginning April 4, followed by the Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD releases on April 18, 2017. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings, disc specs and more, plus artwork for both physical releases. Continue reading “‘The Founder’; Arrives On Digital HD April 4 & On Blu-ray Combo Pack & DVD April 18, 2017 From The Weinstein Company & Anchor Bay”

'Underworld: Blood Wars'; Debuting On Digital April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Sony 22

‘Underworld: Blood Wars’; Debuting On Digital April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Sony

underworld-blood-wars-blu-ray-cover-sideSony Pictures Home Entertainment has officially announced and detailed their home entertainment releases for the latest chapter in the Kate Beckinsale starring franchise. ‘Underworld: Blood Wars’ will be available to own early on Digital beginning April 11, followed by the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD releases on April 25, 2017, unfortunately for 3D fans there doesn’t appear to be a 3D version scheduled or included in the UHD Combo Pack as per Sony’s recent pattern. Hit the jump to read the full announcement for the release including bonus content listings and more, plus front and rear artwork for all 3 physical releases. Continue reading “‘Underworld: Blood Wars’; Debuting On Digital April 11 & On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD April 25, 2017 From Sony”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Doctor Strange 3D’: Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD February 28, 2017 From Marvel Studios 23

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Doctor Strange 3D’: Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD February 28, 2017 From Marvel Studios

doctor-strange-3d-blu-ray-coverDoctor Strange (3D) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Scott Derrickson

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams

Release Date: February 28, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 9/10

Synopsis:

From Marvel Studios comes Doctor Strange, the story of world-famous neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), whose life changes forever after a horrific car accident renders his hands useless. When traditional medicine fails him, he travels to the remote Kamar-Taj in search of a cure, but instead discovers the mystical arts and becomes a powerful sorcerer battling dark forces bent on destroying our reality. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Doctor Strange 3D’: Available On Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & DVD February 28, 2017 From Marvel Studios”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Gate’: Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray February 28, 2017 From Lionsgate 24

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Gate’: Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray February 28, 2017 From Lionsgate

the-gate-vestron-video-cs-blu-ray-coverThe Gate (Vestron Video Collector’s Series) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Tibor Takács

Cast: Stephen Dorff, Christa Denton, Louis Tripp

Release Date: February 28, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9.5/10

Synopsis:

When best friends Glen and Terry stumble across a mysterious crystalline rock in Glen’s backyard, they quickly dig up the newly sodden lawn searching for more precious stones. Instead, they unearth The Gate — an underground chamber of terrifying demonic evil. The teenagers soon understand what evil they’ve released as they are overcome with an assortment of horrific experiences. With fiendish followers invading suburbia, it’s now up to the kids to discover the secret that can lock The Gate forever . . . if it’s not too late. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Gate’: Available On Vestron Video Collector’s Series Blu-ray February 28, 2017 From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Manchester By The Sea’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate 25

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Manchester By The Sea’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

manchester-by-the-sea-blu-ray-coverManchester By The Sea [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Kenneth Lonergan

Cast: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams, Kyle Chandler

Release Date: February 21, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Casey Affleck heads a powerhouse cast in this acclaimed and deeply moving film from award-winning writer-director Kenneth Lonergan. After a solitary Boston janitor (Affleck) unexpectedly becomes the sole guardian of his 16-year-old nephew, he must come to terms with a past that separated him from his wife (Michelle Williams) and his hometown, as uncle and nephew unite for an unforgettable journey of love, community, sacrifice, and hope. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Manchester By The Sea’: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hacksaw Ridge’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate 26

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hacksaw Ridge’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate

hacksaw-ridge-blu-ray-coverHacksaw Ridge [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Mel Gibson

Cast: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey

Release Date: February 21, 2017

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Hacksaw Ridge is the extraordinary true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield) who, in Okinawa during the bloodiest battle of WWII, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun. He was the only American soldier in WWII to fight on the front lines without a weapon, as he believed that while the war was justified, killing was nevertheless wrong. As an army medic, he single-handedly evacuated the wounded from behind enemy lines, braved fire while tending to soldiers, was wounded by a grenade, and hit by snipers. Doss was the first conscientious objector to ever earn the Congressional Medal of Honor. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hacksaw Ridge’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital HD From Lionsgate”