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THE BLIND SIDE [BLU-RAY] (2009)
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Sandra Bullock. Warner, wide 1.85:1/16x9, DTS-HD 5.1, $35.98, 3/23/2010
Teenager Michael Oher is surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by Leigh Anne Tuohy. Learning that the young man is one of her daughter's classmates, Leigh Anne insists that Michael - wearing shorts and a t-shirt in the dead of winter - come out of the cold. Without a moment's hesitation, she invites him to stay at the Tuohy home for the night. What starts out as a gesture of kindness turns into something more as Michael becomes part of the Tuohy family despite the differences in their backgrounds.
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We kinda passed a slight milestone this week that I didn't want to go unnoticed ... DVDMG now contains over ! 4000 DVD Reviews ! And while that may not seem like a lot compared to some other, much larger sites out there, it's a pretty impressive feat when you consider the vast majority of them were written by one person (and in most cases, in much more detail than most other sites provide). If you have time over the weekend, make sure to drop Colin a line and let him know how much you appreciate his hard work and how much you love/hate/agree/disagree with his always informative reviews.
TOY STORY [BLU-RAY]: (1995) "Toy Story is a “must-own” title. An innovative achievement in animation, the film remains a ton of fun. After 15 years, the movie continues to be delightful, witty and exceedingly entertaining. The Blu-ray itself provides terrific picture and sound plus a fine roster of extras. All animation fans need to pick up this excellent Blu-ray; even those who already own the earlier DVDs will feel pleased with this solid upgrade." Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen. Disney, $39.99, 3/23/2010.
FORREST GUMP [BLU-RAY]: (1994) "The Blu-ray provides positive picture and sound as well as an excellent collection of supplements. While Gump will never be one of my favorite films, it remains entertaining, and this Blu-ray works really well. It’s an easy recommendation as an upgrade for folks who already own the DVD." Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright Penn. Paramount, $39.99, 11/24/2009.
I SELL THE DEAD: (2008) "It seems like most horror films these days either go with hyperactive “scares” or banal boredom in the name of “subtlety” ala Paranormal Activity. I Sell the Dead reminds us that a middle ground exists. It’s a genre flick that doesn’t assault the senses with rapid cuts and visual gimmicks but also still finds the time to give us excitement and intrigue. The DVD provides mediocre visuals, good audio and a nice collection of supplements. Horror fans should give this one a look." Starring Dominic Monaghan, Ron Perlman. MPI Home Video, $19.98, 3/30/2010.
BITCH SLAP - UNRATED: (2009) "While Quentin Tarantino and a few others create effective 70s throwback flicks, the folks behind Bitch Slap can’t pull off their not-so-lofty goals. Despite lots of action and many sexy women, the movie turns into a surprisingly dull affair; it throws a great deal of tawdry material at us but none of it actually entertains. The DVD provides very good picture, erratic but usually positive audio, and some interesting supplements. If you want to see a exciting, sexy action flick, look elsewhere, for Slap isn’t a winning entry." Starring Julia Voth, Erin Cummings. Fox, $22.98, 3/2/2010.
GALAXY QUEST [BLU-RAY]: (1999) "If you never grabbed the Deluxe Edition DVD, the Blu-ray is the way to go. It’s not a tremendous quality increase over the Deluxe Edition DVD, but it offers improvements in visuals and audio as well as one good new supplement. If you did buy the DE, though, I find it harder to advocate a purchase of the Blu-ray; it’s nice but it’s not a consistent step up from the DVD." Starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver. DreamWorks, $29.98, 11/17/2009.
THE TWILIGHT SAGA - NEW MOON - SPECIAL EDITION: (2009) "I liked Twilight and figured New Moon would continue the story in a positive way. Unfortunately, it seems too long and too slow, as it never becomes engaging or dramatic. The DVD provides decent to good picture and audio along with a few tasty supplements. Nothing I say here will keep Twihards from their date with Bella, Edward and Jacob, but I think the film disappoints after the relative pleasures of the first flick." Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. Summit Entertainment, $32.99, 3/20/2010.
THE NEGOTIATOR [BLU-RAY]: (1998) "Despite a clever concept and an excellent cast, The Negotiator never becomes anything memorable. It comes across as a rote cop thriller without enough inventiveness to make it zing. The Blu-ray provides decent but unspectacular picture and audio along with a few decent extras. You might give the movie a look if it turns up while you channel-surf, but I don’t think it’s worth more investment than that." Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey. Warner, $28.98, 11/10/2009.
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