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Views > Reviews > Blu-ray Archives
The Muppets
by Ben Simon, April 7, 2012
The true best picture of 2011 becomes the instant must-have disc of 2012 as Kermit and the gang find themselves in new but very assured hands. Made by fans for fans, if you don’t have this already, get it now for a fun family Easter treat!
The Lion King II / The Lion King 1½
by Ben Simon, April 1, 2012
The first sequel suffers from too much comparison to its predecessor, but where the third film hits the mark is in being just the opposite: an all-out, almost full-on parody of Disney’s classic hit.
Wallace & Gromit’s World Of Invention
by Ben Simon, March 29, 2012
Although not featuring Nick Park’s classic characters as we’re more often used to seeing them, the Wallace and Gromit hosted World Of Invention is informative and fun thanks to their (brief) links.
Justice League: Doom
by Randall Cyrenne, March 18, 2012
It’s another superhero slugfest, though this one has the interesting twist of also bringing the League at odds with Batman. Includes a great Dwayne McDuffie tribute featurette and more.
Happy Feet Two
by Ben Simon, March 15, 2012
This poor, poor retread of the original film won’t win over any new fans, and old ones should just watch the first film again, but the disc wins big points for including an excellent new Looney Tunes short with a classic twist.
Lady And The Tramp
by Ben Simon, March 4, 2012
Walt Disney’s classic brings kitchen sink drama to animated film, and this latest home video version, while not adding much new to what the Platinum DVD served up, scores with its pristine audio and video presentation.
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax: Deluxe Edition
by Randall Cyrenne, February 26, 2012
Dr. Seuss’s ecological fable looks fantastic on Blu-ray, though its accompanying TV specials don’t get the same treatment. All three specials otherwise still stand up well as great family viewing.
Real Steel
by Ben Simon, February 10, 2012
Memories of robot-in-the-ring childhood toy games will come flooding back for those of a certain age, for whom the big-hearted Real Steel will entertain as a good-time, old-style movie, but with state-of-the-art visuals.
Cars 2
by Ben Simon, November 18, 2011
Lacking any of the heart or speed of the original, this flat as a flat tyre sequel finds Pixar running awfully low on gas, and the extras scrape the barrel in trying to tune-up a rare misfire that doesn’t get out of the pit-stop let alone make the finish line.
Winnie The Pooh
by Ben Simon, November 4, 2011
Though sometimes overly familiar and not remarkably new, there’s an innocent sweetness to this return to the Hundred Acre Wood, and the disc’s package puts together some welcome supplements including the animated short The Ballad Of Nessie.
Tom & Jerry: Golden Collection Vol 1
by Ben Simon, October 29, 2011
At last! Tom & Jerry finally get the really deluxe treatment they deserve in the first of Warners’ high-definition shorts compilations. If they’re all as good looking and awarded with supplements as this, we’re going to be collecting a long time!
Batman: Year One
by Randall Cyrenne, October 24, 2011
This proves the theory that great comics can make great movies, as the seminal comic book story gets a faithful adaptation. The short run time still packs a punch, with good bonus features nicely rounding the disc out.
The Lion King: Diamond Edition
by Ben Simon, October 21, 2011
The most crushingly disappointing Blu-ray since Fantasia, it’s disturbing that such little attention has been paid to Disney’s biggest film. Two new documentaries are very good, but that’s pretty much all you get: there’s much more to do than has been done here…
Beauty And The Beast: Diamond Edition (3D)
by Ben Simon, October 18, 2011
With newly included Digital Copy and 3D that adds a surprisingly immersive aspect to Disney’s 20-year-old classic, this Diamond Edition reissue remains an excellent package that is certainly more Beauty than Beast!
Dumbo: 70th Anniversary Edition
by Ben Simon, October 14, 2011
Although one important supplement from previous disc releases hasn’t made the Blu-ray cut, one of Walt’s true classics flies high again in this 70th anniversary edition. With stunning image and new extras, Dumbo is an instant recommendation!
Hoodwinked Too! Hood Vs. Evil
by Ben Simon, September 24, 2011
Though not the worst animated film you’re ever likely to see, don’t get hoodwinked into seeing this lower than average sequel to a surprisingly fun original. The extras try, but there are no happy endings here.
Bambi II: Special Edition
by Ben Simon, September 21, 2011
Disney’s surprisingly good direct-to-video midquel gets its own Blu-ray special edition upgrade, and while the film looks great – too perfect at times – the extras don’t really offer anything new of worth.
The Nightmare Before Christmas in 3D
by Ben Simon, September 13, 2011
Tim Burton’s holiday tale returns to hi-def disc, now with an added third dimension that spookily looks like it’s being watched through a ViewMaster. And it works…kind of…
Mars Needs Moms
by Ben Simon, September 2, 2011
A misfire from Disney and ImageMovers, Mars Needs Moms fails in almost every regard to bring a fun kids book to the screen with any sense of fantasy about it, with the 3D adding very little.
Superman: The Motion Picture Anthology
by Ben Simon, June 20, 2011
Lack of hi-def supplements aside, this really is a super-powered boxed set collection of Superman on screen from 1942-2006 and especially presents the Christopher Reeve films as never before. Essential!
Green Lantern: Emerald Knights
by Randall Cyrenne, June 6, 2011
These tales of the Green Lantern Corps should serve as a great primer for anyone looking forward to the theatrical film. The origins of the Corps are revealed, and we find out what it truly takes to be a Green Lantern.
Thor: Tales of Asgard
by Whitney Grace, June 5, 2011
Younger audiences hungry for more Thor after the big-screen movie will enjoy Marvel’s latest animated title, but long-time comics fans will be split between either being pleased or just plain bored!
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