ReviewsNov 28, 2013
FROZEN - Theatrical review
Disney’s “Frozen,” which opened today in 3D and 2D versions, is a princess movie that doesn’t feel like a princess movie—even though there are two of them in it, as well as a handsome prince. It
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ReviewsNov 23, 2013
NATIVITY 2: DANGER IN THE MANGER! - DVD review
Our family was really won over by the 2010 Christmas comedy “Nativity!” (which the rest of the world seemed to overlook), but we wondered what we’d think of it after multiple viewings. Is it a sleeper
ReviewsNov 23, 2013
ALL IS BRIGHT - Blu-ray review
“I am not a thief.” When recently paroled Dennis writes these words, he believes them. And defiantly sticks them to the window of the house where his estranged wife lives. He’s going straight. But lif
ReviewsNov 22, 2013
ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY "RICH MAHOGANY" EDITION - Blu-ray review
“Hey! Where did you get those clothes? At the toilet store?” There are movies out there that I flock to when I need to unwind and separate myself from the world around me. There are films I frequen
ReviewsNov 21, 2013
FRANCES HA - Blu-ray review
As surely as any Esther Williams or Jackie Chan flick, “Frances Ha” (2013) sells the distinctive screen appeal of its star, Greta Gerwig. You will either buy in or you won't, but if you resist the pit
ReviewsNov 21, 2013
GETAWAY - Blu-ray review
**“Getaway”**failed before it even got going. Any film that puts Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez into a car together and forces them to interact while they drive around really fast is bound to start and
ReviewsNov 21, 2013
CLEAR HISTORY - DVD review
Anyone familiar with Larry David’s work on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Seinfeld” knows that he runs the gamut of coincidence, irony, awkwardness and anxiety-ridden obsessiveness. He has a unique and u
ReviewsNov 19, 2013
CITY LIGHTS - Blu-ray review
The first part of this review was written by John Puccio in 2004 in regards to Warner Bros. SD release of “City Lights.” The rest of the review was written by Christopher Long for the 2013 Criterion B
ReviewsNov 18, 2013
TOKYO STORY - Blu-ray review
Yasujiro Ozu's exceptional “Tokyo Story” (1953) yields potential readings to suit all temperaments. The die-hard optimist might draw inspiration from the dignified manner in which the characters endu
ReviewsNov 17, 2013
PLANES - 3D Blu-ray review
Nearly every time Disney releases a major animated feature, some fly-by-night outfit tries to catch a tailwind and market a generic DVD by the same title (since titles can’t be copyrighted), hoping th
ReviewsNov 16, 2013
TURBO - Blu-ray review
In a familiar premise, Turbo (Ryan Reynolds) wants more out of life than what his biological limitations or station in life will allow. His is the same spirit that made man want to fly—only this fello
ReviewsNov 15, 2013
100 BLOODY ACRES - Blu-ray review
Australia has brought the world some terrific films that have wide audience appeal such as “Mad Max”, “Muriel’s Wedding” and “Gallipoli”. They can do grittiness and black humor with the best of them.