[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Chappie’ Is Phenomenal, A Powerful & Uncompromising Emotional Rollercoaster: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony

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Director: Neill Blomkamp

Cast: Sharlto Copley, Dev Patel, Hugh Jackman

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

In the near future, crime is patrolled by an oppressive mechanized police force. But now, the people are fighting back. When one police droid, Chappie, is stolen and given new programming, he becomes the first robot with the ability to think and feel for himself. As powerful, destructive forces start to see Chappie as a danger to mankind and order, they will stop at nothing to maintain the status quo and ensure that Chappie is the last of his kind. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Chappie’ Is Phenomenal, A Powerful & Uncompromising Emotional Rollercoaster: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony”

Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars In Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Maggie’; Arriving On Digital HD June 30 & Blu-Ray & DVD July 7 From Lionsgate

Maggie-Blu-Ray-CoverOur apologies for the late post on this one; Lionsgate Home Entertainment has officially announced the home entertainment releases of ‘Maggie’ starring Arnold Schwarzenegger which is set to arrive home early on Digital HD June 30th, followed by the Blu-Ray and DVD releases on July 7th. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “Arnold Schwarzenegger Stars In Post-Apocalyptic Thriller ‘Maggie’; Arriving On Digital HD June 30 & Blu-Ray & DVD July 7 From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection

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Director: Peter Yates

Cast: Robert Mitchum, Peter Boyle, Richard Jordan

Release Date: Now Available on Criterion Collection Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

After his last crime has him looking at a long prison sentence for repeat offenses, a low level Boston gangster decides to snitch on his friends to avoid jail time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Friends Of Eddie Coyle’ Looks Fantastic With The Criterion HD Treatment: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From The Criterion Collection”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everly’ Is A Fun Ride Fueled By Non-Stop Bloody Action: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay

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Director: Joe Lynch

Cast: Salma Hayek, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Laura Cepeda

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

Trapped in her apartment, Everly (Hayek) is forced to fend off waves of assassins sent by her former lover – a dangerous Yakuza mob boss who wants her dead after he learns she is no longer loyal to him. Desperate to be re-united with her mother and young daughter, Everly must fight to kill her attackers before they destroy her and her family. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Everly’ Is A Fun Ride Fueled By Non-Stop Bloody Action: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Radius TWC & Anchor Bay”

‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’; Suit Up With High Tailored Action On Digital HD May 15 & On Blu-ray & DVD June 9 From Fox

Kingsman.The.Secret.Service-Blu-Ray-Cover20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has officially announced the home entertainment releases for ‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’ which is set to arrive home early on Digital HD May 15th and on Blu-Ray and DVD June 9th. Hit the jump to read the full announcement including special features listings, disc specs and more. Continue reading “‘Kingsman: The Secret Service’; Suit Up With High Tailored Action On Digital HD May 15 & On Blu-ray & DVD June 9 From Fox”

Own ‘American Sniper’ On Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD May 19 From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment

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Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has now officially announced full details for the home entertainment release of the box office success and Oscar Nominated film ‘American Sniper’. Hit the jump to check out of the full announcement with disc specs, special features listings and more. Continue reading “Own ‘American Sniper’ On Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD & Digital HD May 19 From Warner Bros. Home Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time

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Director: Oliver Stone

Cast: Sean Penn, Jennifer Lopez, Nick Nolte

Release Date: Limited Edition Series Blu-Ray Now Available

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A young punk drifter heading to Vegas to pay off his gambling debt before the Russian mafia kills him, is forced to stop in a Arizona town where everything that can go wrong, does go wrong for him. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Oliver Stone’s Masterpiece ‘U Turn’ Finally Comes Home In HD: Limited Edition Blu-Ray Now Available From Twilight Time”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

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Director: Marjane Satrapi

Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Gemma Arterton, Anna Kendrick

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray  & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

Synopsis:

Jerry (Reynolds) is that chipper guy clocking the nine-to-five at a bathtub factory, with the offbeat charm of anyone who could use a few friends. With the help of his court-appointed psychiatrist (Weaver), he pursues his office crush (Arterton). However, the relationship takes a sudden, murderous turn after she stands him up for a date. Guided by his evil talking cat and benevolent talking dog, Jerry must decide whether to keep striving for normalcy, or indulge in a much more sinister path. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘The Voices’ Is Not To Be Missed; One Of The Year’s Best Films: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] Action Roundup: ‘Son Of A Gun’ & ‘Vice’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate

Son.Of.A.Gun.&.Vice-Blu-Ray-CoversFor all of you action movie fans out there, here I take a look at two new releases from Lionsgate Home Entertainment that you just might be interested in: ‘Son Of A Gun’ starring Ewan McGregor and ‘Vice’ starring Thomas Jane and Bruce Willis; both now available to own (separately) on Blu-Ray and DVD. Hit the jump to check out my review of the Blu-Ray releases for both of these films. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] Action Roundup: ‘Son Of A Gun’ & ‘Vice’: Both Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Lionsgate”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nightcrawler’ Is A Masterpiece With A Phenomenal Performance By Gyllenhaal: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal

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Director: Dan Gilroy

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray  Combo Pack & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

NIGHTCRAWLER is a thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of freelance camera crews who film crashes, fires, murder and other mayhem, Lou muscles into the cut-throat, dangerous realm of nightcrawling – where each police siren wail equals a possible windfall and victims are converted into dollars and cents. Aided by Rene Russo as Nina, a veteran of the blood-sport that is local TV news, Lou blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Nightcrawler’ Is A Masterpiece With A Phenomenal Performance By Gyllenhaal: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Predestination’ Is Smart & Gorgeous; The Spierig Brothers’ Best Film Yet: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony

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Director(s): The Spierig Brothers

Cast: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

The life of a time-traveling Temporal Agent. On his final assignment, he must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Predestination’ Is Smart & Gorgeous; The Spierig Brothers’ Best Film Yet: Own It Today On Blu-Ray & DVD From Sony”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poker Night’ Is Decent Bloody Fun With A Great Cast: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From XLrator Media

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Director: Greg Francis

Cast: Beau Mirchoff, Ron Perlman, Giancarlo Esposito

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

When you become a detective in Warsaw Indiana – you go to Poker Night, where you play against some of the best cops in the business. They tell you stories about their time on the job – their successes and failures. When new Detective Stan Jeter leaves the game, he is caught by a vicious psychopath and locked in a basement. Using the stories he heard at Poker Night, he must match wits against his captor – and save not only himself, but the young girl trapped in the basement with him. Like Seven and Usual Suspect, Poker Night combines thrills and twists and turns that will leave you guessing till the very end. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Poker Night’ Is Decent Bloody Fun With A Great Cast: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From XLrator Media”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Walk Among The Tombstones’ Is Gritty Action-Packed Entertainment: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal

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Director: Scott Frank

Cast: Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens, David Harbour

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray  Combo Pack & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

In this intense thriller, Liam Neeson plays Matt Scudder, an ex-NYPD cop turned unlicensed private investigator who reluctantly agrees to help a drug trafficker (Dan Stevens) hunt down the men who brutally murdered his wife.  When the PI learns that this is not the first time that these men have committed this sort of twisted crime — nor will it be the last — he must blur the line between right and wrong as he races to track the deviants through the backstreets of New York City before they kill again. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘A Walk Among The Tombstones’ Is Gritty Action-Packed Entertainment: Own It On Blu-ray Combo Pack Today From Universal”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gone Girl’ Is Phenomenal; Powerful & Visually Gorgeous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox

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Director: David Fincher

Cast: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-ray & DVD

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

GONE GIRL— directed by David Fincher and based upon the global best seller by Gillian Flynn — unearths the secrets at the heart of a modern marriage. On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) reports that his beautiful wife, Amy (Rosamund Pike), has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick’s portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Gone Girl’ Is Phenomenal; Powerful & Visually Gorgeous: Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From 20th Century Fox”

[Blu-Ray Review] The Star-Studded Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Supernova’ Comes Home In HD: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory

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Supernova (R-Rated) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Walter Hill (as Thomas Lee)

Cast: James Spader, Angela Bassett, Peter Facinelli

Release Date: Now Available on Blu-Ray

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Synopsis:

In the farthest reaches of space, something has been waiting…

Beyond comprehension, beyond imagination and beyond the deepest regions of this galaxy… life as we know it is about to end! James Spader (The Blacklist), Angela Bassett (American Horror Story) , Lou Diamond Phillips (Bats), Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), Peter Facinelli (Twilight) and Robin Tunney (The Craft) star in this terrifying sci-fi thriller.

In the farthest reaches of deep space, the medical vessel Nightingale keeps a lonely vigil for those in trouble. When a frantic cry for help pierces the void, the crew responds with a near fatal, hyperspace dimension jump into the gravitational pull of a dying star. The disabled ship rescues a shuttlecraft containing a mysterious survivor and a strange alien artifact. Now the crew must unravel a chilling secret and escape the nearby imploding star before the rapidly forming supernova blasts them and the entire galaxy into oblivion! Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] The Star-Studded Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Supernova’ Comes Home In HD: Now Available On Blu-Ray From Scream Factory”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Rage’ Is Your Basic Revenge Thriller With A Few Twists; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Image & RLJ Entertainment

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Rage (2014) [Blu-Ray]

Director: Paco Cabezas

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Rachel Nichols, Danny Glover, Peter Stormare

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:

When the daughter of a reformed criminal is kidnapped, he rounds up his old crew and seeks his own brand of justice. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Rage’ Is Your Basic Revenge Thriller With A Few Twists; Now Available On Blu-Ray & DVD From Image & RLJ Entertainment”

[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Enemy’ Is A Unique & Enthralling Thriller With Gyllenhaal At His Best; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD June 24 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment

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Enemy [Blu-Ray]

Director: Denis Villeneuve

Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon

Release Date: Available on Blu-Ray & DVD June 24th

A Review By: Kevin Lovell

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

 

Plot Summary:

A man seeks out his exact look-alike after spotting him in a movie. Continue reading “[Blu-Ray Review] ‘Enemy’ Is A Unique & Enthralling Thriller With Gyllenhaal At His Best; Available on Blu-Ray & DVD June 24 From Lionsgate Home Entertainment”