Tag: Cate Blanchett
[Blu-Ray Review] ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks & Universal
Director: Dean DeBlois
Cast: Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera, Cate Blanchett (VOICES)
Release Date: May 21, 2019
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 10/10
Disc Rating: 9/10
Synopsis:
From DreamWorks Animation comes a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown… and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic trilogy spanning their lives. When the sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth. In this last chapter, Hiccup and Toothless will finally discover their true destinies, and dragon and rider will fight together to protect everything they’ve grown to treasure. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks & Universal”
[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The House With A Clock In Its Walls’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal
Director: Eli Roth
Cast: Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro
Release Date: December 18, 2018
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 9/10
Synopsis:
In the tradition of Amblin classics where fantastical events occur in the most unexpected places, Jack Black and two-time Academy Award® winner Cate Blanchett star in The House with a Clock in Its Walls. The magical adventure tells the spine-tingling tale of 10-year-old Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), who goes to live with his uncle in a creaky old house with a mysterious tick-tocking heart. But his new town’s sleepy façade jolts to life with a secret world of warlocks and witches. Based on the beloved children’s classic book. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The House With A Clock In Its Walls’: Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”
[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 6, 2018 From Marvel Studios
Director: Taika Waititi
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett
Release Date: March 6, 2018
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8/10
Synopsis:
In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe without his mighty hammer and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his home world and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). But first he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the Incredible Hulk (Mark Ruffalo) – and grapple with his silver-tongued adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston), the fierce warrior Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) and the eccentric Grandmaster (Jeff Goldblum). Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Thor: Ragnarok’: Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD March 6, 2018 From Marvel Studios”
[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Knight Of Cups’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Broad Green
Director: Terrence Malick
Cast: Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman
Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10
Synopsis:
Knight of Cups follows writer Rick (Bale), on an odyssey through the playgrounds of Los Angeles and Las Vegas as he undertakes a search for love and self. Even as he moves through a desire-laden landscape of mansions, resorts, beaches and clubs, Rick grapples over complicated relationships with his brother (Bentley) and father (Dennehy). His quest to break the spell of his disenchantment takes him on a series of adventures with six alluring women: rebellious Della (Poots); his physician ex-wife, Nancy (Blanchett); a serene model Helen (Pinto); a woman he wronged in the past Elizabeth (Portman); a spirited, playful stripper Karen (Palmer); and an innocent Isabel (Lucas), who helps him see a way forward. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Knight Of Cups’: Now Available On Blu-ray & DVD From Broad Green”
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[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Comes To Glorious Life: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & DMA From Disney
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Lily James, Cate Blanchett, Richard Madden
Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10
Synopsis:
Celebrate Disney’s “Cinderella,” a modern classic that shines with beauty, imagination…and magic! Despite being mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, a spirited Ella (Lily James) resolves to take charge of her fate. Add a royal ball, a Fairy Godmother (Helena Bonham-Carter) and a glass slipper, and suddenly – magic becomes reality! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Comes To Glorious Life: Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & DMA From Disney”
[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies 3D’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros
Director: Peter Jackson
Cast: Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage
Release Date: Own it today on 3D & Standard Blu-Ray Combo Pack, 2-Disc DVD & Digital HD
A Review By: Kevin Lovell
Film Rating: 9.5/10
Disc Rating: 9/10
Synopsis:
“The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” brings to an epic conclusion the adventure of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman), Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) and the Company of Dwarves. The Dwarves of Erebor have reclaimed the vast wealth of their homeland, but now must face the consequences of having unleashed the terrifying Dragon, Smaug, upon the defenseless men, women and children of Lake-town.
As he succumbs to dragon-sickness, the King Under the Mountain, Thorin Oakenshield, sacrifices friendship and honor in search for the legendary Arkenstone. Unable to help Thorin see reason, Bilbo is driven to make a desperate and dangerous choice, not knowing that even greater perils lie ahead. An ancient enemy has returned to Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has sent forth legions of Orcs in a stealth attack upon the Lonely Mountain.
As darkness converges on their escalating conflict, the races of Dwarves, Elves and Men must decide – unite or be destroyed. Bilbo finds himself fighting for his life and the lives of his friends as five great armies go to war. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies 3D’: Own It Today On Blu-Ray 3D, Blu-Ray, DVD & Digital HD From Warner Bros”