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[Blu-Ray Review] The family fun continues in glorious HD as ‘The Jungle Book 2’ joins its predecessor on Blu-Ray for the first time ever; own the Blu-Ray Combo Pack today from Disney

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The Jungle Book 2 [Blu-Ray]

Director: Steve Trenbirth

Cast: John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Tony Jay (VOICES)

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray Combo Pack.

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

 

Plot Summary:

Mowgli, missing the jungle and his old friends, runs away from the man village unaware of the danger he’s in by going back to the wild. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The family fun continues in glorious HD as ‘The Jungle Book 2’ joins its predecessor on Blu-Ray for the first time ever; own the Blu-Ray Combo Pack today from Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Cult classic 80’s slasher ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ finally comes home in High Definition; Now Available on Blu-Ray from Scream Factory

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The Slumber Party Massacre [Blu-Ray]

Director: Amy Holden Jones

Cast: Michelle Michaels, Robin Stille, Michael Villella

Release Date: Now Available for the first time on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

An eighteen-year-old high school girl is left at home by her parents and she decides to have a slumber party. There is friction between some of the invited guests and the new girl, who is better at basketball than they, so the new girl decides to stay at home (which is conveniently across the street from the host’s house). Meanwhile, a murderer of five people with a propensity for power tools has escaped and is at large, and eventually makes his way to the party, where the guests begin experiencing an attrition problem, with only the new girl to help them. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Cult classic 80’s slasher ‘The Slumber Party Massacre’ finally comes home in High Definition; Now Available on Blu-Ray from Scream Factory”

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[DVD Review] ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ is movie gold, truly fantastic filmmaking; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Inside Llewyn Davis [DVD]

Directors: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen

Cast: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, John Goodman

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Plot Summary:

A week in the life of a young singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ is movie gold, truly fantastic filmmaking; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Out of the Furnace’ is phenomenal filmmaking featuring incredible performances all around ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Out of the Furnace [Blu-Ray]

Director: Scott Cooper

Cast: Christian Bale, Casey Affleck,Woody Harrelson

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

When Rodney Baze mysteriously disappears and law enforcement doesn’t follow through fast enough, his older brother, Russell, takes matters into his own hands to find justice. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Out of the Furnace’ is phenomenal filmmaking featuring incredible performances all around ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Enemies Closer’ brings old school Van Damme action; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from After Dark/Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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Enemies Closer [Blu-Ray]

Director: Peter Hyams

Cast: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Tom Everett Scott, Orlando Jones

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Deep within a forest on the US-Canadian border, two sworn enemies must work together to escape a ruthless drug cartel hell-bent on retrieving a drug shipment which went missing there. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Enemies Closer’ brings old school Van Damme action; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from After Dark/Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Beware The Batman: Season One Part One: Shadows of Gotham’; own it on Blu-Ray & DVD from Warner Archive Collection/DC Comics

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Beware The Batman: Season One: Part One: Shadows of Gotham (Season One: Episodes 01-13) [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

Batman, a crime-fighting vigilante of Gotham City, goes up against the underworld. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Beware The Batman: Season One Part One: Shadows of Gotham’; own it on Blu-Ray & DVD from Warner Archive Collection/DC Comics”

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[DVD Review] ‘Legit: The Complete First Season’ brings the laughs and plenty of extras ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Legit: The Complete First Season [DVD]

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

Jim and his put upon friends try to learn what it means to be a good person. Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Legit: The Complete First Season’ brings the laughs and plenty of extras ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Salva & Agron deliver a clever, creepy and original horror film with ‘Dark House’; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 11, 2014 from Flatiron Film/Cinedigm

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Dark House (2014) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Victor Salva

Cast: Luke Kleintank, Alex McKenna, Tobin Bell

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 11, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8/10

Plot Summary:

When Nick Di Santo learns that his father is not only alive but can possibly reveal the origin of his son’s dark gift, he sets out on a trip that takes him to an abandoned mansion he thought only existed in his childhood imagination. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Salva & Agron deliver a clever, creepy and original horror film with ‘Dark House’; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 11, 2014 from Flatiron Film/Cinedigm”

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[Blu-Ray Review] Spike Lee’s remake of ‘Oldboy’ is sloppy and unintentionally silly; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014 From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Oldboy (2013) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Spike Lee

Cast: Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Olsen, Sharlto Copley

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5.5/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

Obsessed with vengeance, a man sets out to find out why he was kidnapped and locked into solitary confinement for 20 years without reason. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Spike Lee’s remake of ‘Oldboy’ is sloppy and unintentionally silly; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014 From Sony Pictures Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Venture Bros: Season Five’; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014 from Adult Swim/Warner Bros

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The Venture Bros: Season Five [Blu-Ray]

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

The bizarre animated escapades of pseudo-heroic scientist Dr. Rusty Venture, his competent, high strung bodyguard, and his two over-enthusiastic sons. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Venture Bros: Season Five’; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD March 4, 2014 from Adult Swim/Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Killing Kennedy’ is well done and has a powerful cast but suffers from rushing events ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment

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Killing Kennedy (Extended) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Nelson McCormick

Cast: Rob Lowe, Will Rothhaar, Jack Noseworthy

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

 Plot Summary:

Based on Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard’s best seller comes this shocking thriller starring Rob Lowe and Ginnifer Goodwin. As John F. Kennedy (Lowe) rises to become U.S. president, a former Marine grows disillusioned with America. When their paths ultimately cross, the course of history is changed forever as seen in this mesmerizing film about the assassination of JFK — and its chilling aftermath. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Killing Kennedy’ is well done and has a powerful cast but suffers from rushing events ; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gravity’ is a truly extraordinary film in every way; Own it on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and 2-disc DVD Special Edition 2/25 from Warner Bros.

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Gravity (3D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Alfonso Cuarón

Cast: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney

Release Date: Own it on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and 2-disc DVD Special Edition 2/25

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 10/10

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

A medical engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after an accident leaves them adrift in space. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gravity’ is a truly extraordinary film in every way; Own it on Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and 2-disc DVD Special Edition 2/25 from Warner Bros.”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hellbenders 3D’ brings goofy bloody fun with impressive 3D; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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Hellbenders (3D) [Blu-Ray]

Director: J.T. Petty

Cast: Clifton Collins Jr., Clancy Brown, Andre Royo

Release Date: Now Available on 3D/2D Blu-Ray Combo & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

The Augustine Interfaith Order of Hellbound Saints, a team of blasphemous ministers who live in a constant state of debauchery, work to drag the worst of demons back to Hell. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hellbenders 3D’ brings goofy bloody fun with impressive 3D; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment”

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[DVD Review] Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie-rella (With Popup Castle Play Set) – Now Available On DVD From Disney

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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie-rella

Release Date: Available Now on DVD.

A Review By: Shawn Savage

Plot Summary:

Our pals need to get Minnie a surprise present, so they keep her busy with plenty of chores to do at the Clubhouse.  Tired from so much work, Minnie falls asleep and dreams that she is MINNIE-RELLA!  Inspired by the fairy tale of Cinderella, the story of Minnie-rella sparkles with music and fun as we recognize our favorite Clubhouse characters in familiar roles. Continue reading “[DVD Review] Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie-rella (With Popup Castle Play Set) – Now Available On DVD From Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Haunter’ is an eerie and beautiful supernatural thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from IFC/MPI

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Haunter [Blu-Ray]

Director: Vincenzo Natali

Cast: Abigail Breslin, Stephen McHattie, David Hewlett

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Plot Summary:

The ghost of a teenager who died years ago reaches out to the land of the living in order to save someone from suffering her same fate. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Haunter’ is an eerie and beautiful supernatural thriller; Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD from IFC/MPI”

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[Blu-Ray Review] The classic Charles Bronson vigilante thriller ‘Death Wish’ finally comes home on Blu-Ray; own the 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray today from Paramount/Warner Bros

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Death Wish (40th Anniversary Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Michael Winner

Cast: Charles Bronson, Hope Lange, Vincent Gardenia

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10

Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Plot Summary:

A New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife is murdered by street punks in which he randomly goes out and kills would-be muggers on the mean streets after dark. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The classic Charles Bronson vigilante thriller ‘Death Wish’ finally comes home on Blu-Ray; own the 40th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray today from Paramount/Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Jungle Book’ comes home like you’ve never seen it before; own the Diamond Edition Blu-ray today from Disney

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The Jungle Book (Diamond Edition) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Wolfgang Reitherman

Cast: Phil Harris, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima (VOICES)

Release Date: Now Available on Diamond Edition Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 10/10

Plot Summary:

Bagheera the Panther and Baloo the Bear have a difficult time trying to convince a boy to leave the jungle for human civilization. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Jungle Book’ comes home like you’ve never seen it before; own the Diamond Edition Blu-ray today from Disney”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Justice League: War’ is an action packed good time bringing to life another great story from the DC Comics Universe; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack & Digital HD Today from Warner Bros./DC Comics

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Justice League: War [Blu-Ray]

Director: Jay Oliva

Cast: Sean Astin, Zach Callison, Jason O’Mara, Alan Tudyk (VOICES)

Release Date: Own it today on Blu-Ray Combo Pack & Digital HD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7.5/10

Disc Rating: 9/10

Plot Summary:

The world’s finest heroes found the Justice League in order to stop an alien invasion of Earth. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Justice League: War’ is an action packed good time bringing to life another great story from the DC Comics Universe; own it on Blu-ray Combo Pack & Digital HD Today from Warner Bros./DC Comics”

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