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[Blu-Ray Review] The Court Jester (1956) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama

Cast: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone

Release Date: January 26, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Celebrating its 65th Anniversary, Paramount’s beloved madcap musical debuts on Blu-ray, beautifully remastered from a 6K film transfer of the original VistaVision negative. In this swashbuckling comic farce, star Danny Kaye is kind-hearted entertainer Hawkins who disguises himself as the legendary king of jesters, Giacomo. Hawkins infiltrates the court of an evil villain (Basil Rathbone), but when a sorceress hypnotizes him, royal chaos ensues. Alternating identities at the snap of a finger, between swordplay and wordplay, Kaye’s comic genius shines through. The stellar supporting cast includes Glynis Johns, Angela Lansbury, Mildred Natwick, Cecil Parker, and John Carradine. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Court Jester (1956) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney 2

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney

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Director: Rob Marshall

Cast: Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ben Whishaw

Release Date: March 19, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

In “Mary Poppins Returns,” Michael Banks (Ben Whishaw) — just a child when Mary Poppins first visited 17 Cherry Tree Lane — is now a grown man raising his children Annabel (Pixie Davies), John (Nathanael Saleh) and Georgie (Joel Dawson) with help from his sister Jane (Emily Mortimer). Times are tough in Depression-era London but the winds begin to change and the enigmatic governess, whose unique magical skills can turn any ordinary task into a fantastic adventure, enters the lives of the Banks family once again, having not aged a single day. Teaming up with an old friend, Jack, they take the Banks children on a series of whimsical adventures, encountering colorful characters like Mary’s eccentric Cousin Topsy (Streep), Jack’s lovable band of leeries and bank executives William Weatherall Wilkins (Colin Firth) and Mr. Dawes Jr. (Van Dyke) — bringing life, love and laughter back into the home. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Mary Poppins Returns’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Disney”

[Blu-Ray Review] Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Illumination & Universal 4

[Blu-Ray Review] Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Illumination & Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Illumination & Universal 5The Grinch (3D) [Blu-ray] amazon-cart-logo

Directors: Yarrow Cheney, Scott Mosier

Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely, Rashida Jones (VOICES)

Release Date: February 5, 2019

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Illumination and Universal Pictures present The Grinch, based on Dr. Seuss’ beloved classic. The Grinch tells the story of a cynical grump who goes on a mission to steal Christmas, only to have his heart changed by a young girl’s generous spirit. Funny, heartwarming and visually stunning, The Grinch is fun for the whole family! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Dr. Seuss’ ‘The Grinch’ 3D: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu-ray, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Illumination & Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’: 25th Anniversary Signature Collection Blu-ray Now Available From Disney 6

[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’: 25th Anniversary Signature Collection Blu-ray Now Available From Disney

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Director(s): Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise

Cast: Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti (VOICES)

Release Date: September 20, 2016

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Walt Disney Pictures’ magical animated classic “Beauty and the Beast” captures the magical journey of Belle (voice of Paige O’Hara), an independent and intelligent, modern-day heroine who’s taken prisoner by a hideous beast (voice of Robby Benson) in his castle. Despite her precarious situation, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted staff—a teapot, a candelabra and a mantel clock, among others—and ultimately learns to see beneath the Beast’s exterior to discover the heart and soul of a prince. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Beauty And The Beast’: 25th Anniversary Signature Collection Blu-ray Now Available From Disney”