Topic: The Alphabet Marathon: Blu-ray Edition

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The Alphabet Marathon
Blu-ray Edition
I decided to do another alphabet marathon. This time only allowing myself to watch what I have on Blu-ray. Since going  back to work putting a time limit on marathons hasn't worked for me I will not put a time limit on this one. I will just continue it till I finish the marathon no matter how long it takes. And Yes I do have a number and every letter covered on blu-ray though I wish I had some more choices for the letter Q (only 2 Choices) and the letter Y (only 3 Choices).

But maybe by the time I get to those letters I will have some more choices!

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My Choices of titles for #'s...

9
21 & Over
21 Jump Street
22 Jump Street
27 Dresses
30 Days of Night
30 Days of Night: Dark Days
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
42: The Jackie Robinson Story
50 First Dates
100 Feet
127 Hours
2001: A Space Odyssey
2012

...and my decision is...


9

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9 (2009/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Shane Acker Writing: Pamela Pettler (Screenwriter), Shane Acker (Story By) Length: 79 min. Video: Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Christopher Plummer as #1
Martin Landau as #2
John C. Reilly as #5
Crispin Glover as #6
Jennifer Connelly as #7

Plot:
From visionary filmmakers Tim Burton (The Nightmare Before Christmas) and Timur Bekmambetov (Wanted) and Academy Award®-nominated director Shane Acker° comes this visually stunning and original epic adventure. In the final days of humanity, a dedicated scientist gives the spark of life to nine of his creations. The world has turned into an unrecognizable landscape of machines and spare parts, but this group of nine finds that if they band together, their small community might just be able to change the course of history. Featuring the voice talents of Elijah Wood, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Connelly and Crispin Glover, it's a thrilling, suspenseful story critics call "Spellbinding!" (Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times)

°2005, Best Short Film (Animated) – 9

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• BD-Live
• 9 - Original Short
• pocket BLU
• D-Box
• U-Control

My Thoughts:

This one I enjoyed quite a bit. The graphics on this animated movie was fantastic... especially on the blu-ray disc as the last time I seen it... it was on DVD. And the blu-ray graphics blew me away! I enjoyed the storyline as well. Definitely one I feel comfortable recommending.

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My Choices of titles for A's...

Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
The Adjustment Bureau
After Earth
After.Life
Air Force One
Alien
Aliens
Alien 3
Alien Resurrection
Aliens in the Attic
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
All About Steve
All-Star Superman
The Alphabet Killer
The Amazing Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Amelia
American Pie Presents Book of Love
American Psycho
American Reunion
American Sniper
American Werewolf in London
Amityville Horror (1979)
Amityville Horror (2005)
Anatomy
Anatomy 2
Angels and Demons
Anger Management
Apollo 18
Appaloosa
The Apparition
Army of Darkness
The Artist
As Above, So Below
Assault on Precinct 13 (2005)
Australia
Avatar
The Avengers

...and my decision is...


The Alphabet Killer



 

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The Alphabet Killer (2008/) IMDb |Trailer |Wikipedia | Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States) Director: Rob Schmidt Writing: Tom Malloy (Writer) Length: 98 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: None

Stars:
Eliza Dushku as Megan Paige
Cary Elwes as Kenneth Shine
Timothy Hutton as Richard Ledge
Tom Malloy as Officer Steven Harper
Michael Ironside as Captain Nathan Norcross

Plot:
A ten year old girl is found brutally murdered outside the small blue-collar city of Rochester, New York, and obsessed police detective Megan Paige ( Eliza Duschku of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER and DOLLHOUSE) suffers a mental breakdown while trying to solve the crime. But when the child-killings resume two years later, Megan's return to the investigation also brings back her own horrific hallucinations. Even if she can prove a 'double initial' connection to the slayings, will she hang onto her sanity long enough to catch a psychopath? Cary Elwes ( SAW), Michael Ironside ( STARSHIP TROOPERS), Bill Mosely ( THE DEVIL'S REJECTS), Carl Lumbly ( ALIAS) and Acadamy Award winner Timothy Hutton co-star in this chilling thriller directed by Rob Schmidt.

Extras:

• NONE

My Thoughts:

The first thing I notice when I put in this blu-ray disc is that it is the most sparse I ever seen a blu-ray. There isn't even a menu let alone any extras! As soon as you pop in the disc the movie starts... and when I press the menu button I get the message "No Menu Available." Even when the movie was over it didn't have a menu to go to.... it just started the movie over again in a loop. This really surprised me, as I always liked the extras we get with our films. But I sit here telling myself it is the movie that is important. Though still feel a bit down about it.

The film itself...Well it seems this is another movie that I disagree with most reviewers on. When I decided to watch this movie I checked other reviews to see what others were saying about this movie. And I was surprised to see most people saying to skip this one. I personally enjoyed this one quite a bit. Loved Eliza Dushku in it... and found it to be a very interesting movie. Well worth the hour and a half I put into watching it. I also liked that this is based on a real serial killer. I would definitely recommend this one... though with caution after reading so many bad reviews. So I would recommend with that notation.

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My Choices of titles for B's...

Back to the Future Back to the Future 2 Back to the Future 3 Bad Teacher Basic Instinct Batman Batman Returns Batman Forever Batman & Robin Batman vs. Robin Batman: Assault on Arkham Beetlejuice Betsy's Wedding Beverly Hills Chihuahua Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3 Big Big Business Big Hero 6 Big Miracle The Big Year Black Hawk Down Black Swan Blade

Blade 2 The Blind Side Blood: The Last Vampire Blue Crush 2 Body Bags The Book of Eli The Boondock Saints The Bounty Hunter Bounty Killer The Bourne Identity The Bourne Legacy The Bourne Supremacy The Bourne Ultimatum The Box Boys Don't Cry Bram Stoker's Dracula Braveheart The Breakfast Club Bride Wars Bridge to Terabithia Bring it On: Fight to the Finish The Bucket List Buried Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

...and my decision is...


Big Miracle

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Big Miracle (2012/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Ken Kwapis Writing: Jack Amiel (Screenwriter), Michael Begler (Screenwriter), Thomas Rose (Original Material By) Length: 107 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: DTS: 5.1, French: DTS: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
John Pingayak as Malik
Ahmaogak Sweeney as Nathan
Johnie Chase as Roy
Ishmael Angalook Hope as Bud
Othniel "Anaqulutuq" Oomittuk, Jr. as Inupiat Whaler

Plot:
Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski star in this incredible rescue adventure – the amazing true story that inspired the world and captured the hearts of millions. When a family of whales is trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle, a small-town reporter (Krasinski) and an animal-loving volunteer (Barrymore) rally an unlikely coalition of Alaskan natives, oil tycoons and the Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales before it's too late. Kristen Bell, Dermot Mulroney and Ted Danson costar in this charming feel-good movie that the whole family can enjoy!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• BD-Live

My Thoughts:

This is my second viewing of the film And I must say I enjoyed it this time just as much as the last. I feel this is a good movie. The cast and crew does a fine job. Though I have seen better of the type (Dolphin Tale comes to mind). It is well worth the time put in to watch it. And for me personally there is the plus that Drew Barrymore and Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) is ain this film. As I am a big fan of both.

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Crooked Arrows (2012/) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Steve Rash Writing: Todd Baird (Writer), Brad Riddell (Writer) Length: 105 min. Video: Widescreen 1.77:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Brandon Routh as Joe Logan
Crystal Allen as Dr. Julie Gifford
Chelsea Ricketts as Nadie Logan
Dennis Ambriz as Crooked Arrow
Gil Birmingham as Ben Logan

Plot:
You'll stand up and cheer for this feel-good sports thriller starring Brandon Routh (Superman Returns). The ancient sport of lacrosse has been part of their tribal heritage for centuries, but the Native American players on the Crooked Arrows high school team are longtime losers. When former star player Joe Logan (Routh) agrees to coach the ragtag group to seal the deal on a lucrative casino project, he sets out to turn the chumps into champs and, in the process, learns the value of loyalty himself. If the Arrows can learn to shoot straight and challenge their prep school rivals, these fast-breaking warriors may just pull off the ultimate upset and win it all!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes

My Thoughts:

This is a film I enjoyed very much. Sure, just like many movies of this type it is predictable how it is going to end. But when it comes to this type of film... it is not about the ending. It is about the journey to get there. If you never seen this one I definitely recommend it. Well worth the time put in to watch it.

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The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Robert Wise (1914) Writing: Edmund H. North (Screenwriter), Harry Bates (Original Material By) Length: 92 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: Mono, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Michael Rennie as Klaatu
Patricia Neal as Helen Benson
Hugh Marlowe as Tom Stevens
Sam Jaffe as Professor Jacob Barnhardt
Billy Gray as Bobby Benson

Plot:
A spaceship lands in Washington, D.C., capturing the attention of the world. But the peaceful alien emissary (Michael Rennie) it brings fails to earn the public's trust. When a young woman and her son befriend him, they soon realize they may be all that stands between the human race and total destruction.

Extras:

• Scene Access

My Thoughts:

This is the first time I am watching this sci-fi classic... but it comes highly recommended. And I must say... I did enjoy this one quite a bit. The story line kept my interest with ease and the cast did a great job. I was actually a little surprised to see Frances Bavier in this one as it is probably the only thing I have seen her do other then "The Andy Griffith Show" where she played Aunt Bea. Another film well worth the time to watch. You should check it out if you haven't done so yet.

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Eight Below (2006/United States, Germany) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Buena Vista Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Frank Marshall Writing: David DiGilio (Screenwriter) Length: 120 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: PCM: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
The Dogs
Max
DJ
Timba
Maya

Plot:
The unforgiving terrain of Antarctica comes to life through the wonder of Blu-ray Disc technology in this amazing tale of courage and loyalty. Eight incredible dogs, left behind when their research team is forced to flee, band together to survive the subzero elements that blister the screen in eye-popping 1080p.

The astonishing sound quality of 5.1 48 kHz, 16-bit uncompressed audio will have you practically feeling the wind chill factor as guide Jerry (Paul Walker) races against time to save his four-legged friends. Experience this heart-pounding adventure like never before through the magic of Blu-ray High Definition.

Extras:

My Thoughts:

This film I have mixed feelings for. On the one hand the visuals were gorgeous and the dogs were great. But on the other hand most of the cast could have done much better. Don't get me wrong... I found it worth the time put in to watch it. But it isn't one I will feel the need to rewatch often. It just felt like most the cast was phone it in on this one. And that did take a little away from the film.

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Fantastic 4 (2005/United States, Germany) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Tim Story Writing: Mark Frost (Writer), Michael France (Writer), Stan Lee (Original Characters By), Jack Kirby (Original Characters By) Length: 106 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Ioan Gruffudd as Reed Richards
Jessica Alba as Sue Storm
Chris Evans as Johnny Storm
Michael Chiklis as Ben Grimm
Julian McMahon as Victor Von Doom

Plot:
After exposure to cosmic radiation, four astronauts become the most remarkable, if dysfunctional, heroes of all time. Unfortunately, the mission's sponsor has also been transformed – into the world's most lethal super-villain – setting the stage for a confrontation of epic proportions.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

I have been a fan of the Fantastic Four since watching the cartoon series from back in the '60s or '70s when I was a kid. Forgive me for using the obvious word here... but going by my memory of the show... I think they did a Fantastic job bringing the characters to life. I liked everyone in this movie. And that is saying something since this is the first (and so far only) thing I have seen that I actually like Julian McMahon in. But I thought he did a great job here. I think Chris Evans got The Human Torch dead on. Jessica Alba was awesome as Sue Storm (The Invisible Woman). I remember when I first heard they were doing this movie I was concerned how The Thing would look in the movie... but that impressed me as well. I think the origin story is both interesting and fun. And I loved the scene on the bridge where the team first came to be. This is one I would definitely recommend. I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Guardians of the Galaxy (2014/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Director: James Gunn (1970) Writing: James Gunn (1970) (Writer), Nicole Perlman (Writer), Dan Abnett (Original Material By), Andy Lanning (Original Material By) Length: 121 min. Video: Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 7.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Chris Pratt as Peter Quill
Zoe Saldana as Gamora
Dave Bautista as Drax
Vin Diesel as Groot
Bradley Cooper as Rocket

Plot:
From Marvel, the studio that brought you Marvel's Iron Man, Marvel's Thor, Marvel's Captain America and Marvel's The Avengers, comes an unlikely new team — the Guardians of the Galaxy. The Marvel Cinematic Universe expands into the cosmos when brash space adventurer Peter Quil steals a mysterious, all-powerful orb. Chased by relentless enemies, he forms an uneasy alliance with a ragtag band of misfits, leading to a desperate battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy.

Featuring amazing new characters and exclusive bonus features, this must-own blockbuster is your ticket to a wild thrill ride!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Outtakes/Bloopers

My Thoughts:

This is the third time I seen this movie... including watching it in the theater when it first opened. And I must say I loved it just as much on this viewing as I did previously. This is not a film if you are looking for some deep philosophical story-telling. This really is no more then a hilarious (yes I found it extremely funny!), fun, action packed sci-fi. It is a leave your brain at the door good time.... like all comic book films should be, IMHO. Rocket, the smart-ass intelligent weapon wielding raccoon stole the show! I absolutely loved that little guy! He was definitely my favorite character. Other then him I liked Groot... the living plant creature that hung around with Rocket. Though the entire group is great. An excellent fun film that I can't recommend high enough!

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Hot Tub Time Machine: Unrated (2010/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Steve Pink Writing: Josh Heald (Screenwriter), Sean Anders (Screenwriter), John Morris (Screenwriter), Josh Heald (Story By) Length: 101 min. Video: Widescreen 1.85:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
John Cusack as Adam
Clark Duke as Jacob
Craig Robinson as Nick
Rob Corddry as Lou
Sebastian Stan as Blaine

Plot:
Get ready to kick some serious past with the wildly inappropriate UNRATED version of HOT TUB TIME MACHINE. The outrageous laughs bubble up when four friends share a crazy night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub, only to wake up with nasty hangovers in 1986! Now, nice-guy Adam (John Cusack), party animal Lou (Rob Corddry), married man Nick (Craig Robinson) and mega-nerd Jacob (Clark Duke) relive a wild night of sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• Theatrical Version and Unrated Version

My Thoughts:

I found I liked this one more then I was expecting. There is definitely a few good laughs in this film... though in my opinion there is a few spots that go too far. Mostly I am not a fan of the gross out humor. Though I imagine some of these scenes would be a bit shorter in the theatrical version... as I watched the unrated version. But over-all a fun movie and now want to check out the second one.

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In Time (2011/United States) IMDb |Trailer |Wikipedia | Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment (United States) Director: Andrew Niccol Writing: Andrew Niccol (Writer) Length: 109 min. Video: Widescreen 2.35:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Justin Timberlake as Will Salas
Olivia Wilde as Rachel Salas
Shyloh Oostwald as Mya
Johnny Galecki as Borel
Colin McGurk as Citizen

Plot:
Every second counts in this sexy, stylish action-thriller starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried. In a future where time is literally money and aging stops at 25, the only way to stay alive is to earn, borrow, steal or inherit more time. But when a poor, working-class man (Timberlake) is falsely accused of murder, he teams up with a beautiful heiress (Seyfried) and must figure out a way to bring down the corrupt system before their dwindling life clocks run out!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Deleted Scenes
• Featurettes
• BD-Live
• Digital Copy

My Thoughts:

While I enjoy this one... I was expecting it to be better then it was from the trailer. It is an interesting concept. An idea I haven't seen before. But I feel the film didn't meet it's potential. For one thing I found I really didn't care about the main characters enough. I don't know if this is from the writing or from the fact that I never really cared for Justin Timberlake all that much. Over-all a decent movie. One I can see myself watching again... but not as often as some.

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Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013/United States) IMDb |Wikipedia |Trailer | Warner Home Video (United States) Director: Jay Oliva Writing: Jim Krieg (Writer), Geoff Johns (Original Material By), Andy Kubert (Original Material By), Jerry Siegel (Original Characters By), Joe Shuster (Original Characters By), Bob Kane (Original Characters By), William Moulton Marston (Original Characters By), Paul Norris (Original Characters By), Jack Kirby (Original Characters By), Marv Wolfman (Original Characters By), George Perez (Original Characters By), Jim Lee (Original Characters By), Brandon Choi (Original Characters By) Length: 81 min. Video: Widescreen 1.78:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
Justin Chambers as Flash/Barry Allen (Voice)
C. Thomas Howell as Professor Zoom/Thawne (Voice)
Michael B. Jordan as Cyborg/Victor Stone (Voice)
Kevin McKidd as Batman/Thomas Wayne (Voice)
Dee Bradley Baker as Etrigan (Voice)

Plot:
We all wish for the chance to go back in time and change things, and for The Flash, that chance is within reach. As a boy, Barry Allen had his life torn apart when his mother was a victim of a violent crime, but now, using his power of super speed, he will traverse time to change that fateful day. His intentions are good, but changing the past has repercussions that could prove disastrous, as a fractured, alternate universe now exists in place of the familiar one. Stumbling through a twisted reality where even Superman is nowhere to be found. The Flash seeks the trusted wisdom of Batman, only to find a grittier, more violent Dark Knight in his place. The Flash and Batman, with the help of Cyborg, race to restore the original timeline while the alternate world is ravaged by a fierce war between Wonder Woman's Amazons and the Atlanteans led by a battle-hardened Aquaman. With breathtaking action and an all-star cast featuring Kevin Conroy, C. Thomas Howell and Dana Delany, it's a bold, emotional vision that will forever alter the landscape of the DC Universe!

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• Digital Copy
• 'Flashpoint' #1 Digital Comic, 4 Bonus Cartoons, Sneak Peek at 'Justice League: War'

My Thoughts:

I enjoyed this one quite a bit. It has an interesting story... and was fun to see the time travel/alternate universe storyline. I especially liked how they changed up the Batman... didn't care much for how they did Superman though. I also wasn't too thrilled with how some of the characters were drawn. But over-all a good film. Well worth the time put in to watch it.

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