Patrick Luce Although it has a “by the numbers” approach to its plot that takes out any suspense, Brick Mansions features some great action sequences to keep the audience entertained. Paul Walker and David Belle have solid chemistry as reluctant partners thrown together to take down a vicious drug kingpin played to the hilt by RZA. Directed
Although the racing sequences will please fans of the genre, Need for Speed’s predictable plot and lackluster pacing grind the film to a halt. The movie becomes an exercise in waiting for the next action spot with no suspense in how everything will turn out by the time the end credits roll. Based on the
Although it is weighed down by its script and pacing, director Darren Aronofsky’s Noah features dazzling visual effects and action sequences that make the film feel truly epic. The film straddles the line of Biblical tale and full on fantasy, but manages to be entertaining if the audience is willing to give it a chance.
With supernatural elements that bring the classic good vs. evil story to the screen and an impressive cast, Winter’s Tale should have been a great film. Instead, the movie is weighed down by a confusing plot that doesn’t live up to expectation, a lot of overacting, and a very slow moving pace. With that said,
Sporting beautiful cover art, the classic television miniseries James Clavell’s Shogun has arrived on Blu-ray looking incredible and loaded with enough bonus features to make it truly worth the purchase price. The series does feel a tad dated on Blu-ray, but the costume design and sets still manage to capture the essence of Clavell’s novel
Oliver Stone’s historical epic Alexander returns to Blu-ray in a new Ultimate Cut set – which features the theatrical cut and ultimate cut of the film. The discs are housed in a beautiful box that includes The Art of Alexander hardback book and other goodies to help justify the price of the re-release. The Art
3 Days to Kill manages to have some decent action sequences and a few laughs, but the film is a misfire for Kevin Costner and director McG. Written by Luc Besson and Adi Hasak, the film sees Costner joined by a talented cast including Amber Heard, Hailee Steinfeld, Connie Nielsen, Richard Sammel, and Eriq Ebouaney.
Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles proved not all westerns have to be serious and managed to show just how far the iconic director could push the envelope. The film manages to offend just about everyone possible, but you can’t help but laugh – even if you kind of feel like you shouldn’t be laughing. Celebrating the
Housing 40 films on 38 discs, John Wayne: The Epic Collection is an incredible treat for any fan of the screen icon, and features a wide variety of Wayne’s films over his incredible film career. The films are a collection of Wayne’s Warner Bros. and Paramount titles, and range from his biggest releases to his
Although it features a fast pace and some great action sequences, I, Frankenstein fails to live up to the potential of the film’s story elements. The use of a war between gargoyles and demons is great, but Frankenstein’s monster Adam feels too bland to truly matter. The film might have been better if it left