Topic: My Blu-Ray Reviews

[DSig]

It makes me cry every time i watch him torture that Cobra .. oh my

[Piffi]

Title: The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
Year: 2006
Director: Justin Lin
Rating: Rated 12 : Moderate Violence
Length: 104 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Japansk: DTS: 5.1, Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Fransk: DTS: 5.1, Italiensk: DTS: 5.1, Tysk: DTS: 5.1, Spansk: DTS: 5.1, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Dansk, Engelsk, Finsk, Fransk, Hollandsk, Italiensk, Japansk, Kinesisk, Koreansk, Norsk, Portugisisk, Spansk, Svensk, Tysk, Kommentar











Stars:
Lucas Black
Damien Marzett
Trula Marcus
Zachery Ty Bryan [Zachery Bryan]
Clay's BuddiesBrandon Brendel











Plot:
From the makers of The Fast And The Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious comes the highest-octane installment of the hit movie franchise built for speed! When convicted street racer Sean Boswell (Lucas Black) tries to start a new life on the other side of the world, his obsession with racing sets him on a collision course with the Japanese underworld. To survive, he will have to master drifting - a new style of racing where tricked-out cars slide through hairpin turns, defying gravity and death for the ultimate road rush. With more mind-blowing stunts and heart-pounding racing sequences than ever, The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift puts you in the driver's seat.










Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
Musikkvideo(er)
BD-Live
U Control












My Review:
So, this is the movie i like the least of the 5 so far. I'm not going to say to much about it really. I can see they tried, but the story didnt get to me that much, as the other movies in the series did. And i didnt like the cast the had for this one aswell, why not use some of the 'original' crew? Why use a complete different\new cast? And the acting wasnt the best i've seen either. But i will not be only negative tho. Even tho the story didnt get to me as much as the others and the with the originals, it was an ok story, and i really liked the music in the movie. And there was some ok scenes. An ok action movie, but for the franchise (for me) it failed. If you like the F&F series, then you have to check it out i guess.











My Rating:
3/6

[Piffi]

Title: House at the End of the Street: Unrated
Year: 2012
Director: Mark Tonderai
Rating: Unrated
Length: 102 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Spansk











Stars:
Jennifer Lawrence
Max Thieriot
Elisabeth Shue
Gil Bellows
Eva Link
Nolan Gerard Funk











Plot:
Academy Award® Nominees Jennifer Lawrence* (The Hunger Games) and Elizabeth Shue** star in this edge-of-your-seat thriller about a newly divorced mom (Shue) and her daughter (Lawrence), who move to the suburbs for a fresh start. But their hopes turn to horror when they meet Ryan (Max Thieriot), the sole survivor of a grisly family murder that took place next door...and his secretive past could become their worst nightmare!

*Actress, Winter's Bone, 2010 **Actress, Leaving Las Vegas, 1995











Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Dokumentar
Digital Copy
Theatrical and Unrated Versions











My Review:
Ok, so that was interesting. So i wanted  to check out this movie for two reasons, 1, people said great things about it. 2, Jennifer Lawrence! I liked her since i saw 'Winters Bone' and after she just won an Oscar, i decided to check this one out. The movie was an ok one, with a good story, nothing original at all. A bit predicteble (but again, in the horror\thriller genre, whats original anymore?) The movie had its moments here and there. But was a bit slow aswell, for a horror. But for me, it wasnt that much of a horror\thriller, but more of a drama\thriller. It had a cool twist in it aswell, wich is always a good thing. And i liked Jennifer Lawrence's character 'Elissa' i think she did a great job with what she had. All in all, an ok drama\thriller (IMO) With Jennifer Lawrence in the lead role, doing a good job IMO. If you find it for a cheap penny, check it out! But i wouldnt pay full price for it.











My Rating:
3/6

[Piffi]

Title: The Apartment: Collector's Edition
Year: 1960
Director: Billy Wilder
Rating: NR
Length: 125 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spansk: Dolby Digital: Mono, Fransk: Dolby Digital: Mono, Kommentar: Dolby Digital: Mono
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Spansk











Stars:
Jack Lemmon
Shirley MacLaine
Fred MacMurray
Ray Walston
Jack Kruschen
David Lewis (1916)













Plot:
Winner of five 1960 Academy Awards®, including Best Picture,* The Apartment is legendary director Billy Wilder at his most scathing and satirical best. With audio commentary from film producer and AFI member Bruce Black and two featurettes—including a loving tribute to actor Jack Lemmon—this special Collector's Edition is your chance to own one of "the finest comedies Hollywood has turned out" (Newsweek)!

C.C. Baxter (Lemmon) knows the way to success is business...it's through the door of his apartment! By providing a perfect hideaway for philandering bosses, the ambitious young employee reaps a series of undeserved promotions. But when Bud lends the key to big boss J.D. Sheldrake (Fred MacMurray), he not only advances his career, but his own life as well. For Sheldrake's mistress is the lovely Fran Kubelik (Shirley MacLaine), elevator girl and angel of Bud's dreams. Convinced that he is the only man for Fran, Bud must make the most important executive decision of his career: lose the girl...or his job.

*1960: Best Picture, Directing, Original Screenplay, Film Editing, Art Direction (Black-and-White)












Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Dokumentar











My Review:
So, that was a allright movie. I didnt know what to expect really, other than what some people told me. So i didnt have any expactions really going in to this one. First of i just want to say that this being B&W was just a bonus. Something i didnt expect really. But the movie was great, a quite interesting story with a Jack Lemmon doing a great role in this one. A fun and serious movie at once, with some smart lines here and there. A movie with great actors, and some great and smart lines (as said) A bit different movie that i would think it would be. But a good mix between comedy and drama (IMO) I really enjoyed it from start to finish. For me, a classic. That i would highly recommand you guys to check out!











My Rating:
5/6

[Piffi]

Title: Paranormal Activity 4: Theatrical & Extended Version
Year: 2012
Director: Henry Joost, Ariel Schulman
Rating: Rated 15 : Strong threat and language
Length: 96 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: Engelsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Fransk: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Engelsk, Fransk, Hollandsk











Stars:
Katie Featherston
Kathryn Newton
Matt Shively
Aiden Lovekamp
Brady Allen
Stephen Dunham











Plot:
All of the actvity has led to this! When Katie disappeared with her nephew Hunter, there were no survivors. Five years later she's returned with a mysterious boy, ready to target new victims with her demonic rage. Now, a family's young daughter will capture every one of the terrifying occurrences, beginning with her new neighbours' arrival and is "perhaps the most chilling and believable one ever."











Extras:
Scenevalg
Extended Version The Recovered Files











My Review:
Meh. I was kinda looking forward to this one, and i have to admit that i had my expactations up a bit, since i've seen the 3 movies before this, and really enjoyed it. But with this one, something was a bit off. The story was a bit dull to be honest, and the movie was a bit too slow for my liking aswell. The movie had its moments (i will give it that) as a single horror movie, it wasnt too bad actually. But looking at the franchise (wich was one of the better horror franchises IMO, 1-3) but this one wasnt quite there. Was too long from each moment, and looking back at the others, it was more stuff going on. "better acting" And i read your review of this one aswell 'Movieman' and i agree with alot of what you are saying. For me, it wasnt all bad, it had its moments. But personally, i think its enough with 4 movies. Stop "when tey are on top" but by looks of things, i think there will be a movie number 5 aswell. Dont know if thats a good or a bad thing. If you liked and have watched the 3 movies before this, give it a shot for a cheap penny.











My Rating:
3/6

[Piffi]

Title: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 3D
Year: 2009
Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Rating: Rated U : One Use of Mild Language and Scenes of Mild Comic Threat
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Japansk: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Audio Descriptive: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Kantonesisk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Mandarin: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Dansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Finsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Koreansk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Norsk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Svensk: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: Bahasa, Dansk, Engelsk, Finsk, Hindu, Japansk, Kinesisk, Koreansk, Norsk, Svensk, Thai











Stars:
Bill Hader
Anna Faris
James Caan
Andy Samberg
Bruce Campbell (1958)
Mr. T











Plot:
When eccentric wannabe scientist Flint Lockwood’s (Bill Hader) latest contraption accidentally destroys the town square and rockets up into the clouds, delicious cheeseburgers start raining from the sky. But when Flint bites off more than he can chew, his miraculous machine starts to run amok, unleashing spaghetti tornadoes and giant meatballs that threaten the world! Now it’s up to Flint, with the help of weather girl Sam Sparks (Anna Faris) and Steve, his talking monkey assistant, to prevent a global disaster of epic proportions.











Extras:
Scenevalg
Audio Commentary
Bonus Trailers
Slettede scener
Dokumentar
Interactive Games
Musikkvideo(er)
BD-Live
"Splat"Button (Throw Food), "Raining Sushine" Sing-A-Long












My Review:
Well, so that was an interesting movie. I got this cheap in a 3D pack. And i've heard stuff about it, but never seen it. The movie had a ok story. Had me laugh a few times. But for me personally, the movie was a bit too slow at times, and some of the things was just out of place IMO. And there was a few things i didnt like thar much either. A few missed opportunities IMO. They could have done a bit more in some places. And for the 3D aspect of it all. There was a few good spots, where they did a real good job. (when some of the stuff was raining from the sky) But for the depth of the 3D, not the best i've seen. All in all, an ok movie, with some ok 3D effects. If you find it for a cheap penny, check it out.
Nothing i would pay full price for anyways.











My Rating:
3/6

[samuelrichardscott]

This is in my to watch pile so I'm disappointed to hear the 3D didn't live up to your expectations. The only movie I've seen in 3D out the set so far is Open Season which I think did a very commendable job though, so don't lose hope!

[Piffi]

Yeah, i think they missed a few spots. (but that doesnt mean you will feel the same way) I'm not losing hope yet! I might watch the 'Open Season' later tonight, and that one looks kinda cool.

[Piffi]

Title: Rope
Year: 1948
Director: Alfred Hitchcock (1899)
Rating: PG
Length: 81 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: Engelsk: DTS-HD Master Audio: Mono, Fransk: DTS: Mono
Subtitles: Engelsk, Spansk











Stars:
Dick Hogan
His friendsJohn Dall
Farley Granger
Their housekeeper Edith Evanson











Plot:
James Stewart, Farley Granger and John Dall star in this macabre spellbinder, which was inspired by a real-life case of murder. Two thrill-seeking friends (Granger and Dall) strangle a classmate and then hold a party for their victim’s family and friends, serving refreshments on a buffet table fashioned from a trunk containing the lifeless body. When dinner conversation revolves around talk of "the perfect murder," their former teacher (Stewart) becomes increasingly suspicious that his protégés have turned his intellectual theories into brutal reality.











Extras:
Scenevalg
Feature Trailers
Gallery
  










My Review:
So i've wanted to start on the Hitchcock boxset now for awhile. And there is a few great movies in this blurayset that i've both seen and not seen. (A.Hitchcock is\was one of my favourites) So i started with a movie that i havent seen before, but heard alot of great things about. I liked what they did with the movie, a bit different story, but it had me glued to the screen from start to finish. And even tho it didnt happen' much in the movie, they managed somehow to both keep the suspence trough out, and you (me) didnt know what would happen. Great mix between suspence and drama, and well played by the cast. And since i havent seen it before now on blu. I cant say anything about the DVD format or anything. But i really liked the bluray, great picture quality and sound quality for its age. Once again a masterpiece from Hitchcock IMO. Another movie i recommand you guys to check out. Just a few minor things they could have done a bit better, but all in all a great movie IMO.











My Rating:
4/6

[DSig]

The Rope is one of those films that I like through and through.  Some of the visuals are different but they engage me each time i see it.

One of my fav Hitchcock films.  Right there with the macabre humor of "Trouble with Harry" or off beat of "The Wrong Man".  And 1949 to me was really about the start of his *vision*.  Had done good films recently before but was really maturing.

Great flick

[Piffi]

I agree with you on 'Rope' a movie that i will be watching again. When it comes to 'Trouble With Harry' i've never seen that either (yet) but that was next in line actually, before you commented on it. So next Hitchcock movie would have to be that one

[Dragonfire]

I really like Rope too.  It is a bit different, but the story works wonderfully well.

[Piffi]

Title: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn: Part 2
Year: 2012
Director: Bill Condon
Rating: PG-13
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Widescreen :1
Audio: English
Subtitles: English











Stars:
Kristen Stewart
Robert Pattinson
Taylor Lautner
Peter Facinelli
Elizabeth Reaser
Ashley Greene












Plot:
The final Twilight Saga begins with Bella now a vampire learning to use her abilities. And happy to see her daughter, Renesmme is flourishing. But when someone sees Renesmme do something that makes them think that she was turned. This person goes to the Volturri, because it is a violation to turn a child. And the penalty is death for both who turned the child into a vampire and the child, cause they deem a turned child too dangerous. Alice gets a vision of the Volturri coming after them. So the Cullens try to convince them that Renesmme is not a threat. So they ask friends and family to come stand with them. But when someone who has it in for the Volturri shows up and tells them they should be ready for a fight. And they get ready.












Extras:












My Review:
So, before i write about the movie, i just want to say something. 'So i guess, that was that huh?' I know the movie have "won" or shall we say "gotten" a few razzies etc, because how bad it was etc. And i'll admit that the movie isnt the best written movie, or Oscar worthy acting all the time. But for some reason i actually enjoy the 'Twilight Saga' its an ok 2 hours spent IMO. The story was how i thought it would be, and the story was allright too IMO, it kinda fit right in there. And i actually liked what they did with it, the sound was good, the picture quality wasnt too bad either. And i have to admit that (even tho i know many dont) i kinda got a crush on Kristen Stewart 
And that helps a bit too. For you twilightfans out there, this is ofc a must have. (if you havent seen it alllready) and for you guys that are sceptical about 'Twilight' and havent seen any of them yet. Give'em a try  You might enjoy some of them.













My Rating:
4.5/6

[DSig]

I *enjoyed* part "Breaking Dawn, Part 2" but for some reason think part 1 was better.

But I too enjoyed the whole series.  Like many films, especially *teen angst* films, what do people expect?  It ain't To Have and Have Not nor  Key Largo but they are good passable love stories and fun twists on the Vampire/Werewolf (where wolf) genre.

The Twilight film series has grossed over $2billion and that is a lot of tickets.  An i would be willing to bet that the majority of those theater goers enjoyed the films they saw.  THAT is a great task ... more than the folks at Rotten Tomatoes have ever accomplished <G>

Yep ... lot of fun.  That reminds me that I have to start looking for bargins on the last 2 films ... thanks

[samuelrichardscott]

THAT is a great task ... more than the folks at Rotten Tomatoes have ever accomplished

I always like looking at other peoples thoughts and see if I feel the same but the main thing is, a film could have a million poor reviews, if you enjoyed it then that is all that matters.

I've the third film in my to watch pile.