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The Heathcliff And Dingbat Show
A cat who creates fun for himself while annoying others, and a crew of creepy but goofy friends are a part of this 1980 Ruby-Spears show. It’s tempting to dismiss it as mediocre entertainment, but the voice cast does shine. |
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Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation
Exceptionally bad video and low-volume sound remove any of the fizz to be had in this classic video premiere, the 21st anniversary of which goes unmentioned or, it seems, cared about. What a shambles! |
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The Rescuers / The Rescuers Down Under: 35th Anniversary 2-Movie Collection
Two terrifically unique Disney adventures look perfect in HD. The extras are largely disappointing, but this set represents the best value of the Studio’s Aug. 21 releases! |
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Wolverine Anime
Marvel’s mutant antihero travels to Japan to save his lady love. But is the trip worthwhile? This is likely the weakest of the four Marvel Anime series, though violence-loving Wolverine fans may enjoy it. |
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The AristoCats: Special Edition
Disney’s jazzy classic gets the groovy hi-def treatment, baby, and these cool cats swing like never before, with stunning picture and sound and a fair mix of old and new extras. Oh, yeah! |
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Pocahontas: 2-Movie Collection
How about losing Pocahontas’ crucial If I Never Knew You sequence and pretty much all of the previous discs’ bonus features for its made for video sequel? Great, because that’s about all you get in this extremely disappointing set. |
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Blade Anime
The vampire who hunts vampires may have a lower profile than other Marvel heroes, but this is probably the strongest of the four Marvel Anime series. A solid story, gory action, original ideas, and a tour of Asia provide plenty of thrills for mature viewers. |
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The Tigger Movie: Bounce-a-rrrific Special Edition
Arguably the most authentic Pooh film to come along since his Many Adventures, The Tigger Movie bounces along on a wave of nostalgic charm, proving that this is what Disney does best! |
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Lady And The Tramp II: Scamp’s Adventure
Disney’s made for video sequel is easily one of the better titles to emerge from the unit, with authentic feeling backgrounds and an old-time spirit that recalls the original film nicely. |
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Treasure Planet: 10th Anniversary Edition
Disney’s “tradigital” adventure represents the epitome of hand-drawn and computer animation, and even though a Visual Commentary is (kind of) missing, the set is the best presentation one could hope for! |
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Ice Age: Continental Drift
Neither good nor that bad, the latest Ice Age film will leave you… not caring… and wondering if the franchise is drifting now and maybe needs to be allowed to melt away. |
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Home On The Range
Disney’s wild Wild West comedy isn’t the layered kind of film that the 1990s renaissance was built on, but it wasn’t meant to be: Home On The Range is simply comical fun for the sake of it! |
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Superman Vs. The Elite
Joe Kelly’s personal diatribe against antiheroes hits more than it misses, giving us a Superman that we can believe in. The inconsistent animation undermines the effort, but the great bonus features help to save the Blu-ray. |
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Sealab 2020: The Complete Series
Is it as boring as it’s reputation suggests? Or is it an exciting and educational gem? Is it more SeaQuest or Jonny Quest? Read our review to find out! |
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John Carter (Of Mars)
Junk the clunky 3D and enjoy Andrew Stanton’s traditionally exciting adventure for what it is: a reclaiming of sci-fi ideas and concepts from 100 years ago, since borrowed for a host of “inspired”-by movies! |
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Brave
Brave may not be as epic as audiences have come to expect from big budget animated features, but in all the ways that count it hits the target. |
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Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero / Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm
With Christopher Nolan defining Batman for a new generation, now is a good time to revisit two of Batman’s more revered animated adventures, where we find that one fares better than the other. |
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Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted
The latest Madagascar will leave you wanting better especially if this is the end of the series, but it does deliver the expected laughs. |
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The Secret World Of Arrietty
This Studio Ghibli film based on The Borrowers is a quiet tale with many rewards if you are in the right frame of mind. |
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Iron Man Anime
The armored Avenger makes a slick transition into the anime world, taking on a variety of mecha (and public opinion) while trying to save the world. |
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X-Men Anime
Marvel Comics’ uncanny heroes get adapted into a Japanese cartoon series. Great visuals, intense action, and strong characterization make this a worthy effort that should make most fans happy. |
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Shazzan: The Complete Series
More 1960s Hanna-Barbera fun from Warner Archive, as two siblings find themselves in ancient Arabia among much magic and myth. |
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The Real Adventures Of Jonny Quest : Season One, Volume Two
Warner comes to the rescue for the rest of the beleaguered show’s initial “season”: globetrotting adventure in a classic vein, with a modern twist. Shaky video and animation, but we do get bonus material! |
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DC Nation-Week 6
After a less than impressive kick-off, DC Nation is carrying two strong series. The shorts, however, are hit or miss, but overall it is an hour of pure superhero TV. |
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Avatar: The Legend of Korra
Nickelodeon’s Avatar adventures continues with The Legend of Korra, which is setup to be more than a worthy sequel. |
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Doc McStuffins
Doc McStuffins plays doctor with her stuffed animal friends while teaching health and wellness along with basic science concepts to children without dumbing down the ideas. |
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The Muppets
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! |
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Scooby-Doo! Music Of The Vampire
That’s just what the Scooby franchise needed — Broadway-style musical numbers! Some work better than others, but what’s important is that there’s a good mystery here. |
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The Lion King II / The Lion King 1½
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. |
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Wallace & Gromit’s World Of Invention
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. |
