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spell blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spell’; Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 12, 2021 From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spell’; Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 12, 2021 From Paramount 1Spell (2020) [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Mark Tonderai

Cast: Omari Hardwick, Loretta Devine, John Beasley

Release Date: January 12, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

While flying to his father’s funeral in rural Appalachia, an intense storm causes Marquis (Omari Hardwick) to lose control of the plane carrying him and his family.  He awakens wounded, alone and trapped in Ms. Eloise’s (Loretta Devine) attic, who claims she can nurse him back to health with the Boogity, a Hoodoo figure she has made from his blood and skin. Unable to call for help, Marquis desperately tries to outwit and break free from her dark magic and save his family from a sinister ritual before the rise of the blood moon. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Spell’; Available On Blu-ray & DVD January 12, 2021 From Paramount”

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love and monsters
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Love And Monsters’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Love And Monsters’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount 2Love And Monsters [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Michael Matthews

Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker

Release Date: January 5, 2021

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 7.5/10

Synopsis:

Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson (Dylan O’Brien), along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee (Jessica Henwick), who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way. The fun-filled and action-packed adventure also stars Dan Ewing, Michael Rooker and Ariana Greenblatt. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Love And Monsters’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Paramount”

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honest thief blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Honest Thief’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

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Director: Mark Williams

Cast: Liam Neeson, Kate Walsh, Robert Patrick

Release Date: December 29, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Meticulous thief Tom Carter (Neeson) has stolen $9 million from small-town banks while keeping his identity a secret. But after he falls in love with the bubbly Annie (Walsh), Tom decides to come clean about his criminal past, only to be double-crossed by two ruthless FBI agents. Packed with action, Honest Thief is a tale of redemption and one man’s mission to make things right for the sake of love. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Honest Thief’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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trading places paramount presents
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Trading Places’ (1983) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount

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Director: John Landis

Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis

Release Date: December 1, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Disc Rating: 8/10

Synopsis:

The very rich and extremely greedy Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) wager a bet over whether “born-loser” Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) could become as successful as the priggish Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Akroyd) if circumstances were reversed. So begins one of the funniest, most outrageous comedies of the 80s, cementing Eddie Murphy’s superstar status. Alongside the street-smarts of Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis), Winthorpe and Valentine are a trio ready for a riotous revenge that culminates on the commodities trading floor in New York City. Trading Places is presented here newly remastered from a 4K film transfer, under the supervision of director John Landis. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Trading Places’ (1983) (Paramount Presents); Now Available From Paramount”

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tenet blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Tenet’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Tenet’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros 4Tenet [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Christopher Nolan

Cast: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki

Release Date: December 15, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 9/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Armed with only one word—Tenet—and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist (John David Washington) journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time. Not time travel. Inversion. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Tenet’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

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the opening act blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Opening Act’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

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Director: Steve Byrne

Cast: Jimmy O. Yang, Alex Moffat, Cedric the Entertainer

Release Date: December 15, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

In THE OPENING ACT, Will Chu is stuck in a thankless job while trying to pursue his true passion in life, becoming a stand-up comedian. When he gets the opportunity he’s been waiting for, the emcee slot on the road opening for his hero Billy G., the realities of life on the stage come crashing in. Between relentless hecklers, drunk comedy groupies and hard-to-impress morning radio DJs, things get off to a rough start. Even if he can learn from his idols and overcome the challenges, he’ll have to prove he has what it takes to make his dream a reality. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Opening Act’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

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possessor uncut blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Possessor: Uncut’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From Well GO USA

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Possessor: Uncut’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From Well GO USA 5Possessor: Uncut [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Brandon Cronenberg

Cast: Christopher Abbott, Andrea Riseborough, Rossif Sutherland

Release Date: December 8, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From the visionary mind of writer/director Brandon Cronenberg, POSSESSOR UNCUT is an arresting sci-fi thriller about elite corporate assassin Tasya Vos. Using brain-implant technology, Vos takes control of other people’s bodies to execute high-profile targets. As she sinks deeper into her latest assignment, Vos becomes trapped inside a mind that threatens to obliterate her. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Possessor: Uncut’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From Well GO USA”

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death of me blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Death Of Me’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate

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Director: Darren Lynn Bousman

Cast: Maggie Q, Luke Hemsworth, Alex Essoe

Release Date: November 17, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

Vacationing on an island off the coast of Thailand, Christine (Maggie Q) and Neil Oliver (Luke Hemsworth) awake hungover and with no memory of the previous night. They find footage on Neil’s camera, and watch, horrified, as Neil appears to murder Christine. With 24 hours until the next ferry and a typhoon threatening the island, Christine and Neil attempt to reconstruct the night’s events—and are snared in a web of mystery, black magic, and murder. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Death Of Me’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Lionsgate”

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bill and ted face the music blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bill And Ted Face The Music’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Orion – Warner Bros

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Director: Dean Parisot

Cast: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, Kristen Schaal

Release Date: November 10, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of William ‘Bill’ S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Theodore ‘Ted’ Logan (Keanu Reeves). Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the now middle-aged best friends set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it. Along the way, they will be helped by their daughters, a new batch of historical figures, and a few music legends — to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bill And Ted Face The Music’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Orion – Warner Bros”

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antebellum blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Antebellum’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital November 3, 2020 From Lionsgate

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Antebellum’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital November 3, 2020 From Lionsgate 7Antebellum [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Directors: Gerard Bush, Christopher Renz

Cast: Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone

Release Date: November 3, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 4.5/10
Disc Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

Successful author Veronica Henley (Janelle Monáe) finds herself trapped in a horrifying reality that forces her to confront the past, present and future – before it’s too late. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Antebellum’; Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital November 3, 2020 From Lionsgate”

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cut throat city
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cut Throat City’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Well GO USA

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Director: RZA

Cast: Shameik Moore, Tip ‘T.I.’ Harris, Demetrius Shipp Jr.

Release Date: October 20, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From director RZA comes the explosive CUT THROAT CITY, the story of four boyhood friends from New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward who return after Hurricane Katrina to decimated homes, no jobs, and no help from FEMA. Out of options, they reluctantly turn to a local gangster, who offers them one shot at turning their situations around—by pulling off a dangerous heist in the heart of the city. When the job goes bad, the friends find themselves on the run, hunted by two relentless detectives and a neighborhood warlord who thinks they stole the heist money. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Cut Throat City’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Well GO USA”

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toys of terror movie review
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[Movie Review] ‘Toys Of Terror’ Is Just The Delightfully Twisted Holiday Horror Fun 2020 Needed; Available On Digital October 27, 2020 From Warner Bros

[Movie Review] ‘Toys Of Terror’ Is Just The Delightfully Twisted Holiday Horror Fun 2020 Needed; Available On Digital October 27, 2020 From Warner Bros 8Toys Of Terror (2020)

Director: Nicholas Verso

Cast: Kyana Teresa, Georgia Waters, Verity Marks

Release Date: October 27, 2020 (Digital), January 19, 2021 (Blu-ray/DVD)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8.5/10

Synopsis:

David and Hannah Cashman have promised their family a fun Christmas getaway, but when they arrive at a grand, old house in the snowy woods of Washington and are greeted by familiar construction foreman, the kids realize their parent’s plan to make it a working vacation; renovating the place in the hopes of flipping it. Alicia, the eldest, is annoyed but the younger kids are soon distracted when, wandering through the creepy mansion, they find a stash of old toys in an abandoned playroom and take to them instantly. Before long, they seem to be inseparable from their new playthings, much to the consternation of their nanny Rose who, along with Alicia, senses that something in the house is not quite right. As stranger and stranger things start to happen, Rose and Alicia have a hunch that there may be more to the history of the old house than the Cashman’s are letting on. Can the family escape with their lives – or will they stay forever in the crumbling house, never to celebrate another Christmas again? Continue reading “[Movie Review] ‘Toys Of Terror’ Is Just The Delightfully Twisted Holiday Horror Fun 2020 Needed; Available On Digital October 27, 2020 From Warner Bros”

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the tax collector
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Tax Collector’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Tax Collector’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE 9The Tax Collector [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: David Ayer

Cast: Bobby Soto, Cinthya Carmona, Shia LaBeouf

Release Date: October 6, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 6/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

David (Bobby Soto) and Creeper (Shia LaBeouf), are “tax collectors” for the crime lord Wizard, collecting his cut from the profits of local gangs’ illicit dealings. But when Wizard’s old rival returns to Los Angeles from Mexico, the business is upended, and David finds himself desperate to protect what matters more to him than anything else: his family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Tax Collector’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From RLJE”

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happy halloween scooby doo dvd review
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[DVD Review] ‘Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!’; Available On DVD & Digital October 6, 2020 From Warner Bros

[DVD Review] ‘Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!’; Available On DVD & Digital October 6, 2020 From Warner Bros 10Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo! [DVD] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Maxwell Atoms

Cast: Frank Welker, Grey Griffin, Matthew Lillard (VOICES)

Release Date: October 6, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Scooby-Doo and Shaggy’s favorite holiday is upon us! With fake monsters and candy galore, Halloween is heaven for these hungry foodies going door-to-door. But this year, their sweet holiday turns sour when the neighborhood pumpkin patch is infected by toxic ooze, creating high-flying jack-o-lanters, and a king-sized pumpkin leader squashing everything in its path. It’s up to Scooby-Doo and the gang as they team up with their pals, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove! Continue reading “[DVD Review] ‘Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!’; Available On DVD & Digital October 6, 2020 From Warner Bros”

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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO - Warner Archive 11
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO – Warner Archive

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Director: Cory Finley

Cast: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Geraldine Viswanathan

Release Date: September 8, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 8/10
Disc Rating: 7/10

Synopsis:

HBO Films® presents Hugh Jackman in Bad Education, a critically acclaimed dark comedy based on the unbelievable true story of a scandal that rocked a Long Island school district in the mid-2000s. Jackman delivers a grade-A performance as smooth-talking, charismatic superintendent Frank Tassone. While turning Roslyn High School into one of the nation’s best, Frank and district business manager Pam Gluckin (Allison Janney) have been perpetrating the largest public-school embezzlement in U.S. history. But when a tenacious young reporter from the school paper begins to investigate, both Frank and his audacious scheme begin to unravel. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Bad Education’; Now Available On Blu-ray From HBO – Warner Archive”

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superman man of tomorrrow blu ray review
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From DC & Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From DC & Warner Bros 13Superman: Man Of Tomorrow [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Chris Palmer

Cast: Darren Criss, Zachary Quinto, Alexandra Daddario (VOICES)

Release Date: September 8, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

It’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – secretly wields his alien powers of flight, super-strength and x-ray vision in the battle for good, there’s even greater trouble on the horizon. Follow the budding hero as he engages in bloody battles with intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo and fights for his life to halt the attack of power-hungry alien Parasite. The world will learn about Superman … but first, Superman must save the world! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Superman: Man Of Tomorrow’; Now Available On 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital From DC & Warner Bros”

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The King Of Staten Island
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The King Of Staten Island’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The King Of Staten Island’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal 14The King Of Staten Island [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: Judd Apatow

Cast: Pete Davidson, Marisa Tomei, Bill Burr

Release Date: August 25, 2020

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

From celebrated comedy director Judd Apatow and starring Saturday Night Live breakout Pete Davidson comes a bracing comedy about love, loss and laughter on Staten Island. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The King Of Staten Island’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Universal”

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Deep Blue Sea 3
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[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros 15Deep Blue Sea 3 [Blu-Ray] amazon-cart-logo

Director: John Pogue

Cast: Tania Raymonde, Nathaniel Buzolic, Emerson Brooks

Release Date: August 25, 2020 (Wide Release)

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

Film Rating: 5/10
Disc Rating: 6.5/10

Synopsis:

Emma Collins, an eminent marine biologist, and her crew have set up a mid-ocean laboratory over a sunken island town in the ocean where they are observing the first known Great White mating area. Unfortunately, the enhanced Bull Sharks that escaped in Deep Blue Sea 2 are also there with their own evolutionary goal: cross-breeding with the bigger faster Great Whites. The mission’s patron, Richard Lowell, believes that the Bull Sharks contain the key to intelligence enhancement, which he secretly intends to sell for big profits. Now, Emma and her crew are trapped on crumbling stilt houses mere feet over the ocean, caught between predators above and below the water. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Deep Blue Sea 3’; Now Available On Blu-ray, DVD & Digital From Warner Bros”

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