Topic: My Blu-Ray Reviews

[Piffi]

Title: Fast & Furious 5
Year: 2011
Director: Justin Lin
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Action Violence and One Use of Strong Language
Length: 132 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Engelsk













Stars:
Vin Diesel
Paul Walker (1973)
Jordana Brewster
Tyrese Gibson
Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges
Matt Schulze













Plot:
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead this all-star all-action movie with outrageous stunts, incredible cars and beautiful girls that pushes the limits into the red and beyond!

The legendary Dom Toretto (Diesel) partners with outlaw cop Brian O'Conner (Walker) on the opposite side of the law in exotic Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Hunted by the ruthless Agent Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and an army of corrupt cops working for a deadly drug kingpin, Toretto and O'Conner reunite the gang from previous Fast adventures to pull off one last job - an insane heist worth $100 million!















Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
BD-Live
Digital Copy
Pocket Blu














My Review:
Well, the last movie (so far in the seires out on blu) Its not a bad movie at all. But the story is a bit different than the 'originals' and with 5 movies i get that. The story was good. But i wouldnt mind to see more chases (we got a few good chases) but should be a bit more. Since thats what the movies are about. But its an entertaining movie, alot of action happening all the time. Some real good spots here and there. (well done!) And 'The Rock' is in this movie. And since i've been a lifelong WWE fan, thats always cool to see 'former' wwesuperstars make it to the big screen. And i think the cast did a great job again, working well together. And the ending of this movie was very interesting. Looking forward to see how they will play that out in the 6th. All in all, a great franchise, and this movie is a good movie. Wich i recommand you guys to check out!












My Rating:
4.5/6

[Piffi]

Title: Chaos
Year: 2005
Director: Tony Giglio
Rating: Rated R : Violence and Language
Length: 106 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Engelsk, Spansk














Stars:
Jason Statham (1972)
Ryan Phillippe
Wesley Snipes
Henry Czerny
Justine Waddell
Nicholas Lea














Plot:
After a deadly bank heist, Detectives Quentin Conners (Jason Statham) and Shane Dekker (Ryan Phillippe) are drawn into a mysterious case where nothing is what it seems. Pulling the strings is a criminal mastermind (Wesley Snipes) who seems to kill without warning or reason. Amid with random acts of violence and deception, the only hope for survival is finding an order to the chaos.













Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Bookmark












My Review:
So, that was fun kinda. The movie could remind me a bit of 'Inside Man' in some places. Liked the story in the movie. A story about some bankrobbers, trying to do a real big heist. But as the movie goes on, and the time goes.  Nothing is really what it looks like. A few good action scenes. Alot of great suspence from the start, all the way to the end. And i have to say that there was a cool twist in the movie aswell. That you kinda didnt see coming. Wich was nice. And the cast didnt do the best of jobs. But ok. You kinda know what you'll get from Statham anyways. All in all, this was a good thriller\suspence movie that i recommand you guys to check out! I think you would enjoy it!













My Rating:
4.5/6

[Piffi]

Title: The Tourist
Year: 2010
Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck
Rating: Rated 12 : Infrequent Strong Language and Moderate Violence
Length: 103 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Fransk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Tysk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Kommentar: DTS: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Tysk















Stars:
Angelina Jolie
Johnny Depp
Paul Bettany
Timothy Dalton
Steven Berkoff
Rufus Sewell














Plot:
Starring A-List superstars Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Angelina Jolie (Salt), The Tourist is an edge-of-the-seat action-adventure, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Paris and Venice. When Frank (Depp) crosses paths with the mysterious and seductive Elise (Jolie), his holiday takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. When armed assassins chase him from his hotel room in a hail of bullets, Frank begins to understand that he and Elise have been drawn into a deadly game of cat and mouse. As the net begins to close around them, Frank soon realises that to escape with his life, he will have to learn to fight back.... or die.

Directed by Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck (The Lives of Others) who also wrote the screenplay with the legendary Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects) and Julian Fellowes.













Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Interviews
Outtakes/Bloopers













My Review:
Going in to this movie, i didnt really know what to expect. I've heard alot about this movie (and i havent gotten around to watch it before now) heard some great things. And some not that great things. And i have to be honest. I liked the movie. It was enjoyble. Alot of stuff happening. Interesting story. And Angie speaking with a English accent. And Johnny being Johnny. And even tho it was a good thriller, it made me laugh a few places in the movie. And that never hurts. And i liked what they did with this really. But (i guess) with the cast, and with those two big leads. I guess i expected a bit more from them. I think there was a few things they could have done a bit better.  And there was a few other minor things. But other than that. A good spythriller really. A movie that i would recommand you guys to check out.















My Review:
4/6

[Piffi]

Title: In Time
Year: 2011
Director: Andrew Niccol
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence and One Use of Strong Language
Length: 109 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Fransk: DTS: 5.1, Tysk: DTS: 5.1, Spansk: DTS: 5.1, Portugisisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Russisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Czech: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Hungarian: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Turkish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Andre: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Arabic, Croatian, Czech, Dansk, Engelsk, Estonian, Finsk, Fransk, Hollandsk, Hungarian, Kinesisk, Koreansk, Latvian, Lithuanian, Norsk, Portugisisk, Russisk, Slovenian, Spansk, Thai, Turkish, Tysk, Vietnamese, Andre














Stars:
Justin Timberlake
Olivia Wilde
Shyloh Oostwald
Johnny Galecki
Colin McGurk
Will Harris
















Plot:
In a world where time has replaced currency, you cab either live forever or die trying.

Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried star in this action-packed race against the clock, where one man finds himself falsely accused of murder and tries to bring down a corrupt system, fighting to stay alive when every second counts.
















Extras:
Scenevalg
Bonus Trailers
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
BD-Live
Digital Copy















My Review:
Well, that was actually a good ScFi flick, a bit different flick but a good one. I like the concept of the movie. I did. Cool thought that you had to buy everything with time etc. And there was a few things happening trough out the movie that kept me to the screen. And you didnt know halfway trough how it would end. And i think actually Timberlake did a good job as the lead. All in all, a good scifi movie with a cool and different story. A movie that i would recommand you guys to check out! Was good entertaiment.














My Rating:
4/6

[Piffi]

Title: Recoil
Year: 2011
Director: Terry Miles
Rating: Rated R : Violence and Language
Length: 94 Min.
Video: Widescreen :1
Audio: English
Subtitles: English












Stars:
Steve Austin
Serinda Swan
Danny Trejo
Keith Jardine
Lochlyn Munro
Noel Guglielmi













Plot:
The age - old battle of good versus evil plays out in the town of Hope. Washington when mysterious stranger Ryan Varrett ( STEVE AUSTIN ) blows in with nothing on his mind but vengeance. Shortly after his arrival, the town suddenly erupts in a fury of action that entangles a ruthless crime lord named Drayke ( DANNY TREJO ). a murderous biker gang, corrupt local police, and at the center of it all, Varett himself, who is dead -set on exacting justice according to his own code. The tension steadily mounts to an explosive climax as Varrett and Drayke face off in a fight to the death. Guns blaze,Knives glimmer and fists fly in this tale of good, evil and vengeance.














Extras:
None












My Review:
This was a blindbuy again actually. I just saw that 'Stonecold' had the lead. And as the lifelong WWE i am, i had to check it out. The movie is a typical action movie. With a man on a mission. A father\husband out to seek revenge for his dead family. The movie is very straight forward. A few good fight scenes. And some good scenes here and there. But you kinda knew how the thing would end. And the acting could have been better i guess. But they did an ok job, with what they got i guess. Not the best action movie i've seen. But not the worst either. I would recommand it, if you found it for a cheap penny. And if you  are a WWE fan. Or a 'Stonecold' fan.













My Rating:
3/6

[Piffi]

Title: Rear Window
Year: 1954
Director: Alfred Hitchcock (1899)
Rating: PG
Length: 114 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.66:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono, Fransk: DTS: Mono, Spansk: DTS: Mono, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Spansk













Stars:
James Stewart (1908)
Grace Kelly
Wendell Corey
Thelma Ritter
Raymond Burr
Judith Evelyn














Plot:
It only takes a witness to spoil the perfect crime in one of the most acclaimed suspense films of all time.  The legendary James Stewart stars as professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries, who becomes obsessed with watching the private dramas of his neighbors while confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg. When he suspects that a salesman may have murdered his nagging, invalid wife, Jeffries enlists the help of his stunning socialite girlfriend (Grace Kelly) to investigate the suspicious chain of events. Rear Window is the gripping thriller that has kept generations of fans enthralled with one of the most nail-biting, edge-of-your-seat endings in all of film history.















Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Dokumentar
Gallery
Production Notes
Pocket Blu













My Review:
So after watching 'Castle' a few nights ago. I decided i wanted to check it out. I dont remember seeing it before. And i have to say i really enjoyed the movie trough out. It had a cool story. A story that even tho it didnt happen much. The was able to make it interesting the whole movie out. And i liked what they did with this one. They had a good mix of everything really. Who knew that a movie about a man in a wheelchair spying on his neighbours would be this good? Well, for me this is yet another 'classic Hitchcock' movie that i will be def watching again. And i ofc highly recommand you guys to check it out!












My Rating:
5/6

[Dragonfire]

I love Rear Window..and I love what Castle did the other night.

[Piffi]

I agree 100% with you Marie. And i didnt know how much 'Castle' payed homage to 'RW' before seeing it myself. Nice

[DSig]

It was the 100th episode of "Castle" called "The Lives of Others".  I think it was really well done.  Great visuals which linked it to "Rear Window" and good story line.  If you didn't know "Rear Window" then it would stand well on it's own.  But great as a homage for those who know.   

[Piffi]

Indeed it was! Great movie and great episode\show! One of my favourite shows right now.
(I didnt see the 'Rear Window' before i watched the episode the first time) but did watch after i watched the movie. (the ep. that is)
Was even better then. I am glad i'm not the only one that enjoy 'Castle' on this forum!

[Dragonfire]

I love Castle.  I've watched it from the beginning because of Fillion.  I think the episode worked really well with the tie in to Rear Window.  I love how Rick gets wrapped up in stuff...believing he is cursed or a crime scene is haunted..or that he witnessed a murder in another building. 

I have all the seasons on DVD...I have the books by Richard Castle that have been published.. I have most of this season still on my DVR and I've already watched some of the episodes a few times.

[Piffi]

I started watching 'Castle' for a few reasons. One of them N.Fillion. But i liked the concept of the show. Not a regular 'CSI' kinda thing.
And i really think Stana (Kate) is a great actress. And as you say about Rick, how he get wrapped up in stuff. And still got his innerchild.
And then you got Kate, wich (was) the complete opposite. I have the seasons aswell. BUT when it comes to the books (novels) i dont have them.
But i've only heard great things about them (at the Castleforum) i dont know if you are there or not. Are the books worth the money?

[Dragonfire]

I loved the books.  There are bits in the books that have been influenced by the show which I think works really well.  Makes sense since Rick starts following Kate around for research for the first book.  I think the mysteries in them have been good and interesting.  Some serious stuff, but also some lighter moments or some things that are a bit....odd.  Just like the show.

[GSyren]

Dang! Now you guys made me curious about Castle...
As if I didn't have enough unwatched TV shows already. 

[Piffi]

Hehe, its nothing to think about Gunnar! IMHO. After season 2 your hooked! I watch alot of good\great tv-shows. But after 5 seasons with Castle. Its nothing else like it on tv right now. The acting, the story. The chemistry between the lead actors.
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