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![Far from the Madding Crowd [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4224/4224600_sa.jpg)
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The 1967 version of Far from the Madding Crowd has always been something of a favorite of mine, even though I'm not immune to the criticisms often leveled at its length and generally languid presentation. I was immediately struck by how faithful to the spirit if not (every) letter of Hardy's novel this version was, and also grateful that aside from a few modern updates like "jiggly cam" moments adding supposed verisimilitude to sequences like the barn fire, this Far from the Madding Crowd was content to simply tell the story without a lot of needless bells and whistles. Performances are superb and the film is certainly scenic. With excellent technical merits and some enjoyable supplements, Far from the Madding Crowd comes Highly recommended.
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![The Longest Ride [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/9128/9128119_sa.jpg)
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5
LONGEST RIDE IS FOR LOVERS
on February 26, 2016
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Lovers of Nicholas Sparks will probably get exactly what they're expecting in this film, but that's part and parcel of what will probably be problematic for everyone else. The Longest Ride revisits so many (too many) Sparksian tropes that it fails to develop an identity of its own. Alda and Chaplin take the acting honors here (though Lolita Davidovich does quite well in an underwritten role as Luke's mom). The film is certainly scenic, but the story would have been more focused and effective had it centered solely on the more touching story of Ira and Ruth. Technical merits are first rate for those considering a purchase.
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![Birdman [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1821/1821324_sa.jpg)
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Confession time: I may not have totally bought Michael Keaton as Batman, but I went for his Birdman hook, line and sinker. What a captivating and ultimately astonishing film this is. It may ask more questions than it ultimately answers, but you've never seen anything quite like it. A beautiful (Biutiful?) mix of backstage shenanigans and magical realism, Birdman is one of the highlights of this past year's theatrical releases and even without a bevy of supplements will certainly be among the best Blu-rays of 2015. Highly recommended.
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![True Story [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4224/4224201_sa.jpg)
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The whole fall and winter of 2001 was a litany of bad news for many Americans, starting of course with the horrors of September 11, but then, for those of us in Portland anyway, made somehow more horrifying by the pre-Christmas discovery of a murdered family just dumped in the water off of Oregon's scenic coast. The Longo story dominated the local news here for a long time, and while the Finkel angle never received any undue attention, the entire saga of this preppy looking murderer was front page and lead story fare for months. True Story plays a little fast and loose with some facts, making its title a bit questionable, but one of the film's more daring gambits is trying to "humanize" Longo, at least in terms of his relationship with Finkel. The film never successfully coalesces its thesis that these two are somehow peas in a pod, but True Story still offers excellent opportunities for both Hill and Franco in roles far removed from some of their more whimsical comedic personae. Technical merits are generally strong and with caveats noted, True Story comes Recommended.
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![The Other Woman [DVD] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/7158/7158127_sa.jpg)
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The Other Woman may provoke a smile or two, and maybe even a passing giggle here and there, but it's hardly in the ribald arena frequented by Melissa McCarthy or the Farrelly Brothers. Diaz seems to be lost here, leaving most of the heavy lifting to Mann, who is saddled with a completely neurotic character who basically careens from crisis to crisis. This film did very well at the box office, proving critical brickbats can only go so far in defeating a star of Cameron Diaz's immense allure, and for what seems to be the sizable fan base for this film, the good news is that the presentation here is top notch.
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![Oblivion [2 Discs] [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2013]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/1361/1361571_sa.jpg)
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Oblivion suffers from too many competing elements, an overcrowded screenplay, and underdeveloped ideas. To swipe a line, "we are not an effective team." And yet the film and its young director have high aspirations, many of which pay off. The production design is outstanding. The world, its invaders and some of the paths the story follows are absorbing. And the cast gives their all, even when the script is lacking. Still, by movie's end, I found myself pining for the film Oblivion should have been rather than mulling over the film that was. With a more seasoned director and a few targeted rewrites, it could have been one of the finest sci-fi masterpieces in recent memory. Fortunately, Universal's Blu-ray release treats Oblivion as if it were just that. With a jaw-dropping top tier video transfer, an equally magnificent DTS-HD Master Audio surround track, and a solid selection of supplemental material (including an excellent 50-minute production documentary and an audio commentary with Kosinski and Cruise), the Blu-ray edition of Oblivion brushes shoulders with the best Blu-ray releases of the year thus far. It may not be a must-own release, but it's certainly a must-see.
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![Sinister 2 [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray] [2015]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4715/4715111_sa.jpg)
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Sinister 2 should appeal to anyone who enjoyed the lore in the first film. For genre veterans or fans of the original looking for a tight, thrilling, well written Horror movie, however, Sinister 2 is just another day at the office, a movie that's neither any great shakes nor in any way terrible. Credit it for foregoing too many jump scares and tip the hat to Foy and his cast for shaping an otherwise trite script into something watchable, if not wholly forgettable, but despite their best efforts the movie never gets off the ground or works its way to "must see" territory. Universal's Blu-ray release of Sinister 2 features excellent video and audio. Supplements are average in quality and quantity.
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![Cake [Blu-ray] [2014]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4896/4896197_sa.jpg)
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5
her finest comedic performance
on February 12, 2016
Posted by: JOHNNYANGEL2010
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I kind of wish one of the marketing gurus handling Cake would have labeled it a comedy, for the film's pitch black humor actually was one of its chief pleasures for me personally. With that in mind, and in no way meant ironically (or of course pejoratively), Cake features Jennifer Aniston giving one of her finest comedic performances—as well as one of her finest dramatic ones. The film has some narrative hiccups and is perhaps ultimately too sanguine about it all given Claire's roiling unease with both her body and her psyche, but Cake is bittersweet fare that has some wonderful moments. Technical merits are very strong, though supplements are on the meager side. Recommended.
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![Dr. No [Blu-ray] [1962]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4397/4397205_sa.jpg)
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Dr. No is a fun and thoroughly enjoyable Bond flick that sets the stage for the films that have followed over the past 4 decades. Sean Connery sets the stage for his iconic turn as the legendary spy and delivers a performance that has defined James Bond for almost fifty years. MGM has done an excellent job of bringing this well aged movie to Blu-ray by delivering an exceptional restored version of the film. Video performance is better than expected with a surprisingly warm and detailed picture. The movie's 5.1 DTS HD Master Audio surround track also succeeds in updating an extremely limited sound track to full high definition glory. Supplements are nothing new, however, and any owner of the previous DVD edition of Dr. No will be in familiar territory. Despite the lack of fresh extras, Dr. No is a must own title for Bond fans and film fans in general. Dr. No comes highly recommended!
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![Skyfall [Blu-ray] [2012]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/4397/4397207_sa.jpg)
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The year is young, but Skyfall is already shaping up to be one of 2013's biggest sellers on Blu-ray. It hardly needs my recommendation, but I'll give it anyway. Whether you're filling that empty space in your Bond 50 set or just want to see Skyfall again in a first-rate presentation, this Blu-ray edition is a worthwhile addition to your library. Just be aware that, as with all things Bond, there will be future editions. (Yes, plural.) But buy this one now, and you can always wait to see what extras the others have to offer. It's hard to imagine that the audio/video presentation can get much better. Highly recommended.
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