The Hangover: Part III (Blu-ray)
Surprisingly dark and depressing, to call The Hangover Part III a comedy seems disingenuous. After the lively debauchery that made up the bulk of the first two films, it seems director Todd Phillips attempted to do something different with the franchise (which he deserves some credit for), unfortunately, the result is a far too serious, […]
Blu-ray Review: The Hangover – Part II
When The Hangover hit theaters back in the summer of ’09, most figured it would be an also-ran, considering it was going up against surefire blockbusters like X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the Star Trek reboot, and Angels and Demons among others. Surprisingly, The Hangover was an immediate hit, eventually going on to become the highest-grossing R-rated […]
Blu-ray Review: WW II in HD (Collector’s Edition)
First released in January 2010, The History Channel’s WWII in HD has received a repackaged reissue that includes some very nice additions. This new collector’s edition includes a fascinating hour long documentary on the brutal battle for Iwo Jima, including extraordinary footage of the relentless pounding naval ships inflicted on the island before the Marines launched […]
Blu-ray Review: The Hangover (Extreme Edition)
Warner Bros. | 2009 | 108 mins. | NR While I’ve always felt director/producer and screenwriter Todd Phillips was a talented guy—his documentaries Frat House and Bittersweet Motel are both high quality stuff—I never completely warmed to the fraternity style comedy that made up his two feature films, Road Trip and Old School. While both […]
Blu-ray Review: The Hangover
Warner Bros. | 2009 | 108 mins. | Unrated While I’ve always felt director/producer and screenwriter Todd Phillips was a talented guy—his documentaries Frat House and Bittersweet Motel are both high quality stuff—I never completely warmed to the fraternity style comedy that made up his two feature films, Road Trip and Old School. While both […]