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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’; Now Available From A24 – Lionsgate

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Director: Halina Reijn

Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Pete Davidson

Release Date: October 18, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

When a group of 20-somethings get stuck at a remote family mansion during a hurricane, a party game ends with a dead body on the ground and fingers pointed everywhere. As they try to find the killer among them, fake friends and real enemies have to learn who to trust — and how to survive — in this fresh and funny Gen-Z meltdown starring Pete Davidson, Amandla Stenberg, and Maria Bakalova. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’; Now Available From A24 – Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Top Gun: Maverick’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount

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Director: Joseph Kosinski

Cast: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly

Release Date: November 1, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

After more than 30 years of service as a top naval aviator, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot. Yet, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past when he returns to TOP GUN to train a group of elite graduates and comes face-to-face with Lt. Bradshaw (Miles Teller), the son of his former wingman, “Goose”. Bitter rivalries ignite as the pilots prepare for a specialized mission, which will require the ultimate sacrifice from those chosen to fly it. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Top Gun: Maverick’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Beast’; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Baltasar Kormáku

Cast: Idris Elba, Sharlto Copley, Iyana Halley

Release Date: October 11, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Idris Elba stars in this pulse-pounding thriller as a recently widowed husband who returns to South Africa on a long-planned trip to a game reserve. What begins as a journey of healing turns into a fearsome fight for survival as he and his daughters find themselves hunted by a massive, rogue lion intent on proving that the savannah has but one apex predator. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Beast’; Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind’; Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Rick Morales

Cast: Manny Jacinto, David Wenham, Artt Butler (VOICES)

Release Date: October 11, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Inspired by the worldwide video game sensation now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind finds vicious, power-mad Kano determined to take over Earthrealm, one soul at a time. Assisted by a trio of cold Black Dragon mercenaries, he embarks on a brutal assault from town to defenseless town. The choice is simple: Kneel or be annihilated. But when the cocky and talented but undisciplined Kenshi doesn’t take a knee, Kano and his clan destroy the young warrior, taking his eyesight and his confidence. Under the tutelage of reluctant, retired Kuai Liang, the only one powerful enough to challenge the malevolent Kano, Kenshi finds renewed hope and a clear path to redemption. But will it be enough to stop Kano from decimating all of Earthrealm? Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind’; Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fall’; Available October 18, 2022 From Lionsgate

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Director: Scott Mann

Cast: Grace Caroline Currey, Virginia Gardner, Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Release Date: October 18, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

For best friends Becky (Grace Caroline Currey) and Hunter (Virginia Gardner), life is all about conquering fears and pushing limits. But after they climb 2,000 feet to the top of a remote, abandoned radio tower, they find themselves stranded with no way down. Now Becky and Hunter’s expert climbing skills will be put to the ultimate test as they desperately fight to survive the elements, a lack of supplies, and vertigo-inducing heights in this adrenaline-fueled thriller from the producers of 47 Meters Down. Costarring Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Fall’; Available October 18, 2022 From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros

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Director: Jared Stern

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Kate McKinnon (VOICES)

Release Date: October 4, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

In “DC League of Super-Pets,” Krypto the Super-Dog (Dwayne Johnson) and Superman (John Krasinski) are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis side by side. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound (Kevin Hart), PB the potbellied pig (Vanessa Bayer), Merton the turtle (Natasha Lyonne) and Chip the squirrel (Diego Luna)—to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’; Now Available From DC – Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Munsters’ (2022); Now Available From Universal

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Director: Rob Zombie

Cast: Sheri Moon Zombie, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Daniel Roebuck

Release Date: September 27, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

From writer/director Rob Zombie comes the strangest love story ever told. Lily is just your typical 150-year-old, lovelorn vampire looking for the man of her nightmares . . . that is until she lays eyes on Herman, a seven-foot-tall, green experiment with a heart of gold. It’s love at first shock as these two ghouls fall fangs over feet in this crazy Transylvanian romance. Unfortunately, it’s not all smooth sailing in the cemetery as Lily’s father The Count has other plans for his beloved daughter’s future, and they don’t involve her bumbling beau, Herman. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll howl at the moon as The Munsters make their way to Mockingbird Lane! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Munsters’ (2022); Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Elvis’ (2022); Now Available From Warner Bros

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Director: Baz Luhrmann

Cast: Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Helen Thomson

Release Date: September 13, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

A thoroughly cinematic drama, Elvis’s (Austin Butler) story is seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). As told by Parker, the film delves into the complex dynamic between the two spanning over 20 years, from Presley’s rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape and loss of innocence in America. Central to that journey is one of the significant and influential people in Elvis’s life, Priscilla Presley (Olivia DeJonge). Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Elvis’ (2022); Now Available From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’; Now Available From Universal

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Director: Kyle Balda

Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson (VOICES)

Release Date: September 6, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Long before he becomes the master of evil, Gru is just a 12-year-old boy in 1970s suburbia, plotting to take over the world from his basement. When the infamous supervillain group, the Vicious 6, ousts their leader, Gru attempts to join their ranks but soon finds himself the mortal enemy of the apex of evil. With Gru on the run, the Minions attempt to learn martial arts to help save him, and Gru discovers that even bad guys need a little help from their friends. Packed with the franchise’s signature subversive humor, MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU features more thrilling action than any Despicable Me film ever before! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’; Now Available From Universal”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Extended Edition; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From Universal

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Director: Colin Trevorrow

Cast: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Laura Dern

Release Date: August 16, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6.5/10
Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

Complete the incredible journey that began with Jurassic Park as two generations unite to fight for the future in Jurassic World Dominion. The epic film is now available with a never-before-seen Extended Version, as the breathtaking battle between humanity and the prehistoric past gets even bigger. Roaring with more dinosaurs, more spectacular action, exclusive moments with iconic characters, and the restored prologue, this colossal cut brings home the definitive experience of Jurassic World Dominion’s unforgettable adventure. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Extended Edition; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Black Phone’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

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Director: Scott Derrickson

Cast: Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Ethan Hawke

Release Date: August 16, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Finney (Thames), a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, is abducted by a sadistic killer (Hawke) and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney. The film is produced by Derrickson & Cargill’s Crooked Highway and presented by Universal and Blumhouse. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Black Phone’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hot Seat’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

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Director: James Cullen Bressack

Cast: Kevin Dillon, Mel Gibson, Shannen Doherty

Release Date: August 9, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4.5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Oscar-winner Mel Gibson brings this explosive cyber-thriller to life. The action begins as IT expert Friar (Kevin Dillon, Poseidon) finds a hair-trigger bomb strapped to his desk chair. An unseen hacker orders him to steal digital funds online—or have his daughter abducted. As a fearless bomb expert (Gibson) arrives on the scene, the hacker frames Friar as the bomber. The tension mounts as Friar races to clear his name and expose the real terrorist—without getting himself blown to smithereens. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Hot Seat’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD August 9, 2022 From Paramount

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Director: Jeff Fowler

Cast: James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey

Release Date: August 9, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic (Ben Schwartz) is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey) returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles (Idris Elba), in search of an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey), and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands. Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Sonic The Hedgehog 2’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & DVD August 9, 2022 From Paramount”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘White Elephant’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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Director: Jesse V. Johnson

Cast: Michael Rooker, Bruce Willis, Olga Kurylenko

Release Date: August 2, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 3.5/10
Disc Rating: 5.5/10

Synopsis:

In WHITE ELEPHANT, when an assassination attempt is witnessed by two cops, Gabriel Tancredi, an ex-marine turned mob enforcer (Michael Rooker), is ordered by his ruthless mob boss (Bruce Willis) to eliminate any and all threats. With an eager underling out to prove himself, rival gangs making moves and a rising body count, every step Tancredi makes threatens lives…including his own. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘White Elephant’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From A24 – Lionsgate

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Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert

Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan

Release Date: July 5, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a flustered immigrant mother, is contacted from a parallel universe and told that only she can save the world. The unlikely hero must learn to channel her newfound powers and fight through the splintering timelines of the multiverse to save her home, her family, and herself in this big-hearted and irreverent adventure. With Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum Jr., James Hong, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From A24 – Lionsgate”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dual’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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Director: Riley Stearns

Cast: Karen Gillan, Aaron Paul, Beulah Koale

Release Date: July 19, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

In DUAL, upon receiving a terminal diagnosis, Sarah (Karen Gillan) opts for a cloning procedure to ease her loss on her friends and family. When she makes a sudden and miraculous recovery, her attempts to have her clone decommissioned fail and lead to a court-mandated duel to the death. Now she has one year to train her body and mind for the fight of her life. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Dual’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Bad Guys’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks – Universal

The Bad Guys (Collector’s Edition) [4K Ultra HD] Director: Pierre Perifel Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson (VOICES) Release Date: June 21, 2022 A Review By: Kevin Lovell Film Rating: 7.5/10 Disc Rating: 8/10 Synopsis: Never have there been five friends as infamous as THE BAD GUYS—Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula. After years of countless heists and being … Continue reading [4K Ultra HD Review] ‘The Bad Guys’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From DreamWorks – Universal

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[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

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Director: David Yates

Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law, Ezra Miller

Release Date: June 28, 2022

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 7/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald’s growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines? Continue reading “[4K Ultra HD Review] ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

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