Best time we've had watching a movie in quite some time! Visually beautiful, lots of hidden Easter eggs, fun and adventurous. I loved the premise of the easter egg hunt. I only wish there had been more exploration of the Oasis world and it's intricacies and some of the 3rd act story line felt a little flat but overall a fun movie! Came away wanting to see it again and again!
Steven Spielberg's variation on Peter Pan, Hook comes to DVD with a superb widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. Closed-captioned English soundtracks are rendered in both Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital Surround. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include theatrical trailers, talent files, and production notes. This disc offers excellent picture and sound quality, making it worth a look, especially considering the reasonable list price.
Visually lush and of course you can't get much better than Robin Williams. Great take on the 'Pan' story and I love the magical feel that infuses this movie. Holds up well and one to watch again and again.
Lovely movie with a wonderful portrayal of a young man dealing with the intense matters of the heart. Somewhat formulaic in the ending but that's what makes this a sweet, entertaining tale. If only all families were as supportive as Simon's. Especially like the actor that portrayed Simon!
Visually a stunning movie, and really showcasing Chris Hemsworth. I feel Loki was done a slight disservice, being kind of the butt of jokes here, but I see they wanted all the focus on Thor this time and the brotherly moments we got were lovely. Great action, great cast, great new direction different from the previous Thor movies. I wish we could have seen more of how powerful Loki really is and maybe tone down the humor in some places but otherwise a wild, fun ride!
Purchased for Zach Galifianakis (with a bonus Gal Gadot that my niece loves as Wonder Woman). Was hoping this would be as funny as Galifanakis' Master Mind flick but this one never seems to elevate it to that level despite a great cast. It's fun but ultimately felt a bit lackluster.
Joe Johnston's Honey I Shrunk the Kids comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. There are no subtitles, but the soundtrack is closed-captioned. There are no supplemental materials of any consequence. This Disney/Buena/Vista release is difficult to recommend to anyone other than a person on the lookout for family-friendly entertainment.
Yet another must see, classic 80's movie. Adventurous, funny, engaging characters, and special effects that really are special having come before the sometimes stale CGI that is everywhere now. I loved it as a kid and still do and am happy to share with my nieces and nephews.
HBO Video's DVD of Cannonball Run delivers a bit more than one might expect from a budget-priced disc. For instance, the film looks and sounds better than it did in its videotape incarnation. The anamorphically enhanced widescreen image is sharp and the film has been given a punchy Dolby Digital 5.1 remix that plays up the film's witty use of music and the frequent car-chase sound effects. The Cannonball Run DVD also boasts an unexpected but welcome commentary from director Hal Needham and producer Albert Ruddy. The commentary falls prey to occasional dull spots (both men praise the actors to excess), but patient listeners will be rewarded with plenty of nifty facts. Interesting bits of trivia revealed on the commentary include how much of the budget went to Reynolds' salary and the fact that Hal Needham and screenwriter Brock Yates once participated the real-life Cannonball Run. The one downside of this disc is that it strangely lacks a trailer for the film. Despite this curious omission, the DVD edition of The Cannonball Run is guaranteed to please the film's cult following.
Another classic 80's movie where you must totally suspend all disbelief but it's worth it for all the nutty and famous characters you'll see from way back. Some laugh out loud moments and the rest is just nuts. Everyone should see it at least once.
Stephen Herek directed Married...With Children supporting player Christina Applegate in the comedy Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. The movie makes its way to DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround, while a French soundtrack has also been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. English, French, and Spanish subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials are limited to cast and crew biographies. This is a minor, but solid release from HBO/Rysher that should satisfy fans of the film, especially when one considers the inexpensive list price.