Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) (3D Blu-ray)
Based on a comic that first appeared in 1984, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) had a successful movie franchise in the 1990s, and has been revived in director Jonathan Liebesman’s (Wrath of the Titans, Battle Los Angeles) 2014 live action film, a film that is neither a follow-up to, nor a re-imagining of, the […]
The Lone Ranger (Blu-ray) (2013)
Since first appearing in 1933, The Lone Ranger has seen numerous incarnations across radio, film, and television. Lone Ranger is an enduring symbol of justice and honor, so it’s not surprising that super-producer Jerry Bruckheimer would approach the character with intentions of creating his latest big screen franchise. Armed with a budget of $225-$250 million […]
Blu-ray Review: Phantom (2013)
Based on true events, when a Russian submarine seemed to go rogue during the Cold War in 1968, nearly creating a major international nuclear incident, Phantom is a mediocre thriller helped by a surprisingly strong cast. Ed Harris plays Demi, a Russian naval officer sent on his final assignment before retirement. His mission is to […]
Blu-ray Review: Drive Angry
Drive Angry is best described as an absurd comic book comic book come to life. Both a homage to, and parody of ’70s exploitation films, Drive Angry shifts into high gear and never slows down. Using the loose framework of revenge story, the film dabbles in the supernatural as a way of addressing the themes […]