Blu-ray Review: Moana
Disney moves away from its stereotypical princess with Moana, a refreshing tribute to Polynesian culture and Hawaiian myth. Mix in songs co-written by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, stunning CGI, a memorable performance from Dwayne Johnson and the seeds for another animated classic have been sewn. The story may be predictable, but it’s heartfelt and the phenomenal […]
Frozen (Collector’s Edition) (Blu-ray)
Inspired by the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale “The Snow Queen,” Frozen is the story of two sisters, princesses, named Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel) and Anna (Kristen Bell) from the seaside kingdom of Arendelle. Elsa, the elder, was cursed with a tremendous power at birth, one that allows her to create snow, ice and other […]
Blu-ray Review: 42
42 tells the true story of how Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman), with the help and guidance of executive Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), broke the Major League color barrier in 1947, becoming the first black player to appear in a Major League baseball game since 1884. Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, the film focuses on […]
3D Blu-ray Review: Wreck-It Ralph
While well suited for all ages, there’s little doubt that Wreck-It Ralph is a valentine to parents who remember afternoons spent in the video game arcades of the past. As their parents are smiling about the Q*bert jokes and other old school gaming references, youngsters will love the wonderful animation, vibrant colors and exciting adventure. […]
Blu-ray Review: Death at a Funeral (2007)
Frank Oz, better known as the voice of Yoda, Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy, has taken over the director’s chair regularly in his career. Understandably, his first experience as a director was with Jim Henson on The Dark Crystal. Usually helming comedies, Oz went on to direct Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1986), and What About Bob? […]
Blu-ray Review: DodgeBall – A True Underdog Story
Who didn’t love playing dodgeball while they were growing up? The opportunity to hit other kids with a ball and call it athletics; I used to love those days in gym class when I could load up and fire a ball at some kid I didn’t like or was having a beef with. It was […]