Topic: My Blu-Ray Reviews

[Piffi]

Thanks for the headsup. I've heard great things about it, but havent watched it. Will put the boxset on pricewatch, to see if its drops under £20 (because of the damn costums laws in Norway)

[Piffi]

Title: Killing Season
Year: 2013
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Rating: Rated R : Strong Violence, Some Torture, and Language Including Some Sexual References
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish














Stars:
Robert De Niro (1943)
John Travolta (1954)
Milo Ventimiglia
Elizabeth Olin
Diana Lyubenova
Kalin Sarmenov












Plot:
Deep in the Appalachian mountains, a reclusive American military veteran (Robert De Niro) and a European tourist (John Travolta) strike up an unlikely friendship. But when the tourist's true intentions come to light, what follows is a tense battle across some of America's most forbidding landscape proving the old adage: the purest form of war is one-on-one.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar












My Review:
Well, i guess i had my hopes up too high for this one. Both De Niro and Travolta as the "two only actors" playing against each other. And the movie had some good moments here and there. But i guess i just expected more from both of them. And the movie was a bit too slow for my taste aswell. But not only bad. As i said some good moments here and there. But all in all its just avrage. Dont know if i would pay full buck for it tho.












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: Knowing
Year: 2009
Director: Alex Proyas
Rating: 15
Length: 121 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles: Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish













Stars:
Nicolas Cage
Chandler Canterbury
Rose Byrne
Lara Robinson
D. G. Maloney [D.G. Maloney]
Nadia Townsend












Plot:
In the fall of 1959, for a time capsule, students draw pictures of life as they imagine it will be in 50 years. Lucinda, an odd child who hears voices, swiftly writes a long string of numbers. In 2009, the capsule is opened; student Caleb Koestler gets Lucinda's "drawing" and his father John, an astrophysicist and grieving widower, takes a look. He discovers dates of disasters over the past 50 years with the number who died. Three dates remain, all coming soon. He investigates, learns of Lucinda, and looks for her family. He fears for his son, who's started to hear voices and who is visited by a silent stranger who shows him a vision of fire and destruction. What's going on?












Extras:
Bonus Trailers











My Review:
I just watched this again, and there is alot of different opinions about the movie but i really like it. I think the cast works well together and the movie have a cool story. And its some cool moments in every corner, and the special efects are cool aswell. A movie that you should check out imho!












My Rating:

[DSig]

Piffi ... I am with you on this one.  I think Nicholas Cage gets shorted on this and it think over all the film is very very good (entertainment+).  The storyline is fun and as you say the actors all seem to work well together.  This was a quick buy for me (though not a blu-ray one). 

[Piffi]

Title: Oliver And Company: 25th Anniversary Edition
Year: 1988
Director: George Scribner
Rating: G
Length: 74 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish












Stars:
Joey Lawrence
Billy Joel
Cheech Marin
Richard Mulligan
Roscoe Lee Browne
Sheryl Lee Ralph













Plot:
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of a Disney classic with the stunning Blu-ray debut of Oliver And Company, featuring perfect picture and sound.

Relive this charming animated adventure, packed with excitement, fun and unforgettable songs by Billy Joel, Bette Midler and Huey Lewis. In the heart of New York City, Oliver, a mischievous orphaned kitten, is befriended by Dodger, a carefree pooch, and his ragtag family of misfit mutts. Life gets even better for Oliver when he is adopted by a lonely little girl named Jenny. But when tough guy Sykes and his Doberman sidekicks try to keep Jenny and Oliver apart, the spirited kitten and his newfound friends discover the meaning of courage and find a home where they truly belong.













Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Gallery
Digital Copy
"Lend a Paw" and "Puss Cafe" Animated Shorts












My Review:
I watched this one a few days ago, while it wasnt the best of Disney's work i enjoyed it. Once again a decent classic from Disney. Got some real good moments here and there, and a plus for me is when the characters are drawn by hand, and not animated. I tend to like them the best. Not the best movie in the classic series, but a decent one worth checking out imho! With some cool extras aswell.












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: Escape Plan
Year: 2013
Director: Mikael Håfström
Rating: Rated R : Violence and Language Throughout
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish













Stars:
Sylvester Stallone (1946)
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jim Caviezel
Faran Tahir
Amy Ryan
Sam Neill












Plot:
One of the world's foremost authorities on structural security agrees to take on one last job: breaking out of an ultra-secret, high-tech facility called "The Tomb." Deceived and wrongfully imprisoned, Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone) must recruit fellow inmate Emil Rottmayer (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to help devise a daring, nearly impossible plan to escape from the most protected and fortified prison ever built. ESCAPE PLAN is the first pairing of action legends Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger in leading roles, and co-stars Jim Caviezel, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Vinnie Jones and Vincent D'Onofrio.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
Digital Copy












My Review:
Well, that was 2 fun hours. I heard alot of good things about this, and decided to give it a try. And for me it delivered. Arnie and Sly in the leads, as they try to break out of the world most secure prison, and no one knows where they are. Great moments here and there. Great twist i didnt see coming. And Sly and Arnie still delivers in the fight scenes. (even tho you see that they are much older now) great mix between the action and the suspence. And for me it was cool to see Vinnie Jones back on the big screen. All in all, a great movie you should check out.












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Year: 2012
Director: Peter Jackson (1961)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Extended Sequences of Intense Fantasy Action Violence, and Frightening Images
Length: 169 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portugisisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Portugisisk, Spansk












Stars:
Ian McKellen
Martin Freeman
Richard Armitage
Ken Stott
Graham McTavish
William Kircher












Plot:
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows title character Bilbo Baggins, who – along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield – is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome Dragon Smaug. Their journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs and deadly Wargs, as well as mysterious and sinister figure known only as the Necromancer. Along the path, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of ingenuity and courage that surprise even himself, he also gains possession of a "precious" ring tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways he cannot begin to imagine.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Dokumentar
Digital Copy
The World of Hobbits 64-Page Book












My Review:
I finally got around to watch this one. And it was just brilliant and amazing! Not as amazing as LOTR but a close second. I'm not going to talk too much about the movie because alot of you have all ready seen it. But i really liked it, the efects, the sound, the scenery. Breathtaking. And the movie had a ton with great extras aswell. Really looking forward to checking out the sequal hopefully this week.












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: Fracture
Year: 2007
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Rating: Rated R : Language and Some Violent Content
Length: 113 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Engelsk: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1, Tysk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Polish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Russisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Polish, Russisk, Spansk, Tysk, Andre













Stars:
Anthony Hopkins
Ryan Gosling
David Strathairn
Rosamund Pike
Embeth Davidtz
Billy Burke (1966)












Plot:
If there's a microscopic fracture in a metal, brilliant engineer Ted Crawford (Anthony Hopkins) will find it. And if there's the tiniest flaw in his cover-up of shooting his unfaithful wife, Crawford defies you – and prosecutor Willy Beachum (Ryan Gosling) – to find it. Beachum's legal talents and ethics are pushed to the limit as he faces off against Crawford in the cat-and-mouse moves and countermoves of Fracture. Gregory Hoblit (Primal Fear) guides this glossy, grown-up courtroom thriller that knows everyone has a weak spot. You just have to find it.













Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes












My Review:
So, i just watched this again last night and it was just as good as i remembered it to be. And i just have to say that i really like Sir A. Hopkins makes a great villian! He might just be one of the best in the buisness. And in this great suspenceful thriller he was just outstanding as the villian. And Ryan Goslin did an ok job aswell. This is just a great movie. Recommanded ofc!












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: Edge of Darkness
Year: 2010
Director: Martin Campbell
Rating: Rated 15 : Strong Language and Bloody Violence
Length: 116 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Englisj: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby TrueHD: 5.1
Subtitles: English












Stars:
Mel Gibson (1956)
Ray Winstone
Danny Huston
Bojana Novakovic
Shawn Roberts
David Aaron Baker











Plot:
Mel Gibson plays a well-respected Boston cop whose life is changed irrevocably when his daughter is shot by a bullet supposedly meant for him. Driven to seek the truth and to reap vengeance on those responsible, he uncovers a dangerous world of corporate cover-ups,government collusion and murder.Ray Winstone also stars as a shady government agent who assists him in the investigation, but with suspicious motives.

From the director of CASINO ROYALE and based on the acclaimed BBC series, EDGE OF DARKNESS is a tense, action packed revenge thriller.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Bonus Trailers
Slettede scener
Dokumentar











My Review:
Me and some friends just watched this again last night, and i remembered some parts of it but not all. Its a rather cool spy-thriller with an 'ok' Mel Gibson as the lead. You got some real good action trough out. Real intense and suspenceful thriller. They actually made it work with what they got. My only complaint would be Mel Gibson. I guess i expected a bit more from him. But all in all a allright movie. Check it out for a cheap penny.












My Rating:

[Piffi]

Title: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Year: 2013
Director: Peter Jackson (1961)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Extended Sequences of Intense Fantasy Action Violence, and Frightening Images
Length: 161 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Portugisisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Portugisisk, Spansk












Stars:
Ian McKellen
Martin Freeman
Richard Armitage
Ken Stott
Graham McTavish
William Kircher












Plot:
THE HOBBIT BILBO BAGGINS, THE WIZARD GANDALF and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, continue their journey to reclaim the Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Along the way, they encounter the skin-changer Beorn; giant Spiders of Mirkwood; Wood-elves led by Legolas, Tauriel and King Thrandull; and a mysterious man named Bard, who smuggles them into Lake-town. Finally reaching the Lonely Mountain, they face their greatest danger – the Dragon Smaug.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Musikkvideo(er)
Digital Copy












My Review:
I'm not really sure what to think about this one. Havent read the books tho, dont think i will. The movie was a allright follow up. Amazing scenery, cool efects, great picture and sound. But there was something missing (cant really say what. But something) But still a allright movie, not as good as the first one tho. But i'm looking forward to check out the 3rd when that comes out sometime. So far its recommanded to check them out.













My Rating:

[DSig]

Although I would rate Desolation of Smug higher than you, you are right about "something missing".  To me that feeling is because it moves so slow like the first.  I think if they had maybe made it a 2 parter it would have moved quicker and *felt* better.
But like you I really want to see the third.  Then look forward to a Hobbit/LOTR day marathon ...

[Dragonfire]

I enjoyed it when I saw it.  I loved Smaug...great dragon..and Cumberbatch's voice was wonderful for him.  Just perfect.

[Piffi]

Title: Zodiac: Director's Cut
Year: 2007
Director: David Fincher
Rating: 15 år
Length: 162 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Italiensk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Tysk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Dansk, Engelsk, Finsk, Fransk, Hollandsk, Italiensk, Japansk, Norsk, Portugisisk, Svensk, Tysk












Stars:
Jake Gyllenhaal
Mark Ruffalo
Anthony Edwards
Robert Downey Jr.
Brian Cox (1946)
John Carroll Lynch












Plot:
A serial killer in the San Francisco Bay Area taunts police with his letters and cryptic messages. We follow the investigators and reporters in this lightly fictionalized account of the true 1970's case as they search for the murderer, becoming obsessed with the case. Based on Robert Graysmith's book, the movie's focus is the lives and careers of the detectives and newspaper people.












Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Dokumentar
Storyboard Comparisons












My Review:
I actually wanted to check this out for a while now, but decided to check it out today after reading a story about the 'Zodiac killer' in my local newspaper. I didnt know jack about the story really (only the stuff i've read) but after the movie i feel i know alot more. Its a strong movie, but again its a real good and interesting movie. I really enjoyed it and how they made it work with what they got. But i still wonder tho. Who was the Zodiac? Wont say much more really. Highly recommanded tho.












My Rating:

[DSig]

I agree.  This is a highly recommended film from my point of view.  This is one of the films that got me to watch Jake Gyllenhaal so much.  And Mark Ruffalo is very good.  I didn't really like Robert Downey Jr. much in this ... But again .. great film

[Dragonfire]

I enjoyed this one when I saw it too.  I didn't know a lot about the Zodiac killer when I saw it either..but I had heard of him.