Mar 09, 2010 21:00:09
Brand : UNI DIST CORP. (MCA)
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An ancient legacy of terror is unleashed when the accursed mummy, Imhotep (Arnold Vosloo), is resurrected – along with a force even more powerful: The Scorpion King (The Rock). Now, as the fate of all mankind hangs in the balance, Rick O’Connell (Fraser) and his wife Evie (Rachel Weisz) embark on a daring, desperate race to save their son – and the world – from unspeakable evil. The Mummy Returns is supercharged with pulse-pounding action and spectacular special effects that’ll blow you away.
The Mummy Returns [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers
While the story is original, the villain is not. Again, we have people (though this time intentionally though, besides to raise the Army of Anubis, why they really want him to kill the Scorpion King, except for the reincarnated Anck-su-namun, is never explained). And again, he must suck the life out the people who opened his chest, though again intentionally compared to the first film and it isn’t as long and drawn out. Though I must say, in the end, I feel a little sympathy for Imhotep as his love, the only reason for him to live, abandons him. Kudos to Arnold Vosloo for that little moment. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back again as well and still have an amazing chemistry (which you can tell when Evelyn dies and Rick is heartbroken over it). This time, they’re married and have a son named Alex, whose not as annoying as some of the other kids in movies I’ve reviewed. Must be something about the new millenium that all of a sudden, kids can act. John Hannah is also back and is still the comedic relief but the character comes into his own I think when he fights Anck-su-namun for his sister and recreates the scene from the first film while Alex reads from the Book of the Dead. Oded Fehr and Patricia Velásquez also return from the first film though I find Velásquez’ character a little annoying at times though she is a legitimate threat towards her enemies and then loving towards Imhotep (until the end), so the actress really knows how to switch emotions when called for (unlike some actresses I could name). The action sequences are executed really well. The double-decker chase/fight, the pygmies (a scary yet funny scene at the same time) and the fight with Anubis’ army being my favorite sequences as you can hardly tell that CGI is going on. The music is also handled really well, I think even better than the first film, with the rousing action cue being my favorite.
the mummy returns widescreen edition – D. Archuleta – Aurora, CO
Came very fast damage free kind of hate that shipping is 3 times what i paid for dvd
The Mummy Returns – Arnita D. Brown – USA
The Mummy Returns is one of the best sequals in a long time! Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz have great chemistry together on screen. I love this movie! It has action, adventure, romance, and comedy all in one.
just as good as the first – lefty – oklahoma, usa
if you are a brandon fraiser fan and you enjoyed and own the first one then you need to purchase this dvd. i enjoyed the first one when it was in the theaters and purchased that one as well. thought that this one might be better but is was just as good if not better than the first.
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Tagged: Bluray, Returns March 9, 2010
Mar 08, 2010 21:43:20
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French Import Blu-Ray/Region All pressing.
Please note all of the supplements are in 1080p-High Definition so they’re fully viewable on all US BR players!
Synopsis; Composer Winslow Leach (William Finley) is determined to seek revenge on Swan (Williams), an evil record tycoon who steals his pop cantana of the Faust legend to launch his enemy’s palace as the mysterious Phantom of the Paradise and continues to plan his gruesome retaliation.
2010.
Phantom of the Paradise (Ultimate Edition) [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers
Like many others, I saw this film in early adolescence, and it’s stayed with me all this time. I still enjoy the heck out of it, watch it every couple of years and am sorry when it ends. By age 13, I knew that “sarcasm” existed (thanks, Uncle Arthur of “Bewitched”!) but until I saw POTP I was unaware of this stuff called Black Comedy, and my world was well and truly rocked. “Somebody get a fire extingusher!” indeed.
But, as I aged, it occurred to me that it doesn’t make any sense. Why would a character with as much to lose as Swan risk it all just to screw over Winslow Leach? You want his music? BUY IT, fer cryin’ out loud. The guy’s an unemployed songwriter* in 1974, he made what, K last year? Oh, he’s in love with Phoenix? Let’s see how he feels after this blonde goes on her knees. Why single him out for humiliation (all the prisoners get to put the tiddlywinks in the boxes, note, but only WINSLOW gets to wear the little hat)? Why do everything in your power to make sure this guy is going to come after you?
The answer, I think, lies in the set design–all those mirrors– and in the casting of Paul Williams. We know from the mirrors he’s a narcissist, but when 5′2″, overweight guy speaks lines like “You know how I abhor perfection in anyone but myself,” you know he’s a DELUDED narcissist. And it is in Winslow, a narcissist so deluded he thinks an audience gathered to hear Sha-Na-Na wants to hear his 400+ page contata on the life of Faust (sung by him!) that Swan finally finds his perfect mirror, the mirror in which, like Narcissus himself, he will eventually drown. Once these two characters meet, the end is assured. Sorry, Phoenix.
I wonder though, given that this was one of De Palma’s early films, if HE was aware he was writing about a homoerotic death spiral? A commentary on the DVD would have been nice. I also wonder if it wasn’t trimmed for time by Fox, as there seems to be a scene missing before WL enters the tape room.
*Oh, that reminds me. I really want a t-shirt that reads MAD TUNESMITH BITES BULLET.
One of the best horror “spoofs” ever. – Jerry Butler – grand forks, nd USA
One of my all time favorite movies. You can watch it again and again and still feel like you’re watching it for the first time.I was so pleased to receive this movie. However, you would think they would add at least a few extras. Nope. Nothing. So being such a huge fan of this movie, I ended up ordering a copy of the French release. This one is a two disc set and features tons of extras. Why do the other countries make DVD’s so much cooler than us?
Brand new in packaging – Mr. Flip It – Los Angeles, CA
Got a great deal on a CLASSIC movie that you can’t find anywhere, “Phantom of the Paradise”. It arrived in just a few days. Thanks!
really 70’s – John P. Spitzner – GAINESVILLE, GA, US
this was a drive -in favorite of mine. the music is a
reminder of the talent of paul williams. phantom
is a great little movie, fun and the sound track is
great and lots of fun.
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Tagged: Adidas, Bluray, Edition), Leather, Paradise, Performance, Phantom, Ultimate March 8, 2010
Mar 07, 2010 22:51:42
Brand : Buena Vista Home Video
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Disney Meet the Robinsons (Blu-ray)Lewis an orphan wants to see what his mother looked like. So he invents a machine that looks through your brain so youcan see your memories. But this weird kid says he’s from the future and warns him about a guy in a bowler hat. The bowler hat guy messes with his invention and it fails. He decides that he’s a failure and no one wants him. But the kid that warned him about the guy is here on a mission to find the bowler hat guy that wants to destroy Lewis. To prove he’s from the future he takes lewis to the future. But the time machine breaks and he’s stuck in the future until he fixes it. In the meantime he spends quality time with the family. But the bowler hat guy is about to alter time and it’s up to Lewis to save the future.
Meet the Robinsons [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers
Until I saw this movie, Cars and Toy Story 2 were my favorite kid movies. We rented this for our 4 year old and I wasn’t very interested in watching it since I didn’t know much about it. I reluctantly sat down and was hooked! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie. Since we rented it a few weeks ago, I’ve watched this movie about 15 times already, start to finish. I’m a huge movie person, and not usually big on kid movies, and I LOVE this movie. It’s fun, has a great message, and I just love the ending. Sure, it’s sappy but it gets me every time – yes, I’m a weeper and I literally weep every single time I watch the ending. I’m a 34 year old adult who only recently started watching kid movies b/c of our own child and this is one of the best I’ve seen, actually for me – a mom, THE best. I’m just sad there isn’t a Meet the Robinsons 2.
Meet the Robinsons – Bibiana Flores –
Very happy with DVD. It worked fine and it came in the description stated by seller.
surprisingly fast! – K. Yuen –
Really fast shipping! came in way earlier than the expected date! great job, would definitely buy from again!
One of the most underappreciated Disney movies! – Shirefen Soto – Anaheim Hills, CA
I first saw this movie on TV (Disney Channel) and was in love with it immediately. My toddler son who doesn’t really sit still long enough for a movie loved it too! The story is original, creative, and heartening. The end will surprise most viewers. The blue ray makes the graphics even more amazing. I am sad that that it is not as popular as “Toy Story” or “Cars” because it is a really great movie! Disney would be smart to make a ride/attraction out of this movie! 5 stars all the way!
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Tagged: 102oz, Battery, Bluray, Botainical, Cavalo, Electric, Powered, Price, Robinsons, Shampoo, Tricycle, Volumizing March 7, 2010
Mar 06, 2010 23:50:12
Brand : SONY PICTURES HOME ENT
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Marisa Ventura (Jennifer Lopez) is a struggling single mom who works at a posh Manhattan hotel and dreams of a better life for her and her young son (Tyler Posey). One fateful day, hotel guest and senatorial candidate Christopher Marshall (Ralph Fiennes) meets Marisa and mistakes her for a wealthy socialite. After an enchanting evening together, the two fall madly in love. But when Marisa’s true identity is revealed, issues of class and social status threaten to separate them. Can two people from very different worlds overcome their differences and live happily ever after? From acclaimed director Wayne Wang (Anywhere But Here) and co-starring Natasha Richardson, Stanley Tucci and Bob Hoskins, Maid in Manhattan is “Romantic! Funny! Uplifting!” (Neil Rosen, NY1).
Maid in Manhattan [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers
I thoroughly enjoyed both movies, I had seen Fools Rush in many years ago, but had never seen Maid in America. I would highly recommend this combo to anyone, both movies are very good in my opinion.
Great Love stories !! – M. Olson – Kenya
Great Price on these two Love Story classics. Jennifer Lopez is superb !!!
Double DVD – N. D. Nobbs – Columbia, SC USA
Two movies I enjoy very much and how can you beat getting 2 for 1?
Blu-ray: Delightful! “Maid in Manhattan” is a feel-good romantic comedy that still manages to entertain you years later! – Dennis A. Amith (kndy) – California
In 2002, the romantic comedy “Maid in Manhattan” was a box office success. #1 in the box office and earning over a 4 million worldwide.
The film was directed by Wayne Wang (“The Joy Luck Club”, “Last Holiday”, “The Center of the World”) and a screenplay by Kevin Wade (“Meet Joe Black”, “Working Girl”, “Mr. Baseball”). The film would feature cinematography by Karl Walter Lindenlaub (“Georgia Rule”, “Ninja Assasin”, “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian”) and music by Alan Silvestri (“Beowulf”, “Night at the Museum”, “G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra” and “The Mummy” films).
VIDEO:
“Maid in Manhattan” is featured in 1080p High Definition (2:40:1 aspect ratio). Having seen this film several times on DVD, I can tell you that the film looks vibrant on Blu-ray. The New York City skyline looks absolutely beautiful in the background and with many colors throughout the film, once again Sony Pictures Home Entertainment does a great job with the transfer. Skin tones are natural and Jennifer Lopez looks absolute beautiful. Detail is much more evident during the hotel sequences but it’s the scenes when they are outdoor and you see New York City, which I found to be beautiful. It definitely caught my attention when I saw it on Blu-ray.
AUDIO & SUBTITLES:
Also, catching my attention this time around is the lossless audio. The film is presented in English, French and Portuguese Dolby TrueHD 5.1 and Thai and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital. Although the film is dialogue driven and audio is primarily front and center channel, I felt the music was really lively this time around. Simon and Garfunkel’s “Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard” sounded pristine in lossless. As for surround channel, there was not much being used (or was there a need for it) but did notice certain crowd scenes (primarily when Ty was giving his speech) and the reverb from the mic of the host of the speech night being heard through the surround channels.
But for the most part, the lossless audio is satisfactory for this type of film. Again, I found the lossless audio much more apparent now than I have ever experienced watching this film prior on DVD.
Subtitles are in English, English SDH, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean, Thai, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified).
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Maid in Manhattan” comes with a single special feature in standard definition and in English stereo with Spanish, Chinese, Thai and Portuguese subtitles.
* Blooper Reel – (7:31) Bloopers from “Maid in Manhattan”
* Trailers – Upcoming or available films on Blu-ray from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
JUDGMENT CALL:
“Maid in Manhattan”is a delightful romantic comedy. It’s also my favorite film to feature Jennifer Lopez, who had come a long way since her appearance on “Selena” and “Anaconda”. But most importantly, I felt that the film was good timing at the theaters. I remember watching this film (which went up against another romantic comedy “Two Weeks Notice” with Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock and also shot in NYC) a year after 9/11 and thinking how beautiful New York City looked and how appropriate it was to bring the NYC romantic comedy back on the big screen.
I enjoyed the film for its lightheartedness and although not necessarily complex, just a fun romantic comedy to sit back, watch and enjoy. Although, in a sense it is a fairytale romantic comedy along the same vein as “Pretty Woman”, where Julia Roberts and Richard Gere had magnificent chemistry, although Lopez and Fiennes worked well together, I felt that the two didn’t have the same type of magic.
Overall, “Maid in Manhattan” is a simple but fun romantic comedy and for those who enjoyed the film on DVD, the beautiful visuals of the New York City skyline and hearing that Simon and Garfunkel music, all so clearly in lossless audio may be enough for you to upgrade. The original DVD was a bit lackluster in special features, so at least people can see the blooper reel included. It would have been nice to have an audio commentary or featurette to be included but at least there is something and it’s not another barebones release.
If you are looking for a romantic comedy film just in time for Valentines Day or just a big fan of the film or J.Lo, then “Maid in Manhattan” is definitely worth picking up on Blu-ray!
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Tagged: Bluray, Manhattan March 6, 2010
Mar 06, 2010 01:05:08
Brand : MURRAY,BILL
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Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG
Release Date: 16-JUN-2009
Media Type: Blu-Ray
Ghostbusters [Blu-ray] Reviews By Customers
The movie itself is a timeless classic; entertaining and enjoyable for all ages. The transfer from DVD to blu-ray is excellent as well. It has really been cleaned up and the colors evened out. It also has tons of extras.
My only complaint is not including Ghostbusters I and II in a blu-ray combo the way they did the DVDs.
BLU RAY VERSION – AVID MOVIE WATCHER – USA
BLU-RAY VERSION IS WORTH BUYING. I DON’T NEED TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE MOVIE, OTHERS ALREADY HAVE. BUT, NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE TELL YOU IF IT IS WORTH UPGRADING FROM YOUR REGULAR DVD TO BLU-RAY. THIS ONE IS WORTH IT. COLORS ARE STUNNING AND SOUNDS GREAT.
Good Movie, But Much To Be Desired “Grainy” Blu-ray Transfer – The Iced Priest – Lackland AFB, Texas USA
Well i have to hand it to all of you who already added reviews citing poor visual quality w/ this blu ray transfer. It’s true and it dropped my rating of this movie from a 4 to a 3, although it will always be a classic that brings me back to the golden age of action/adventure movies, the 80’s.
Realistically speaking, i do understand that the analog video media of 1984 did have quality shortcomings as compared to the digital media of today, that goes without saying. But regardless of this movie being in the 16.9 1080p blu-ray format or not, the “graininess” of the picture was in fact way too noticable for me. Not on all but on many occassions, especially in some of my favorite action parts (battle with Gozer and Stay Puft M-man, the crossing proton beams end-scene) as well as comedy highlights like Weaver’s body floating off the bed and Venkman’s showdown in the mayor’s office with “this man has no dick” Peck.
I did notice the colors of the film to be somewhat more vivid than the DVD version, but the sound whether you run thru 5.1 or 7.1 surround is standard, nothing really “jumping out” or impressive in the soundtrack. Ray Parker Jr’s famous hit title song actually sounds kind of “mono” like while its playing on the main menu screen, and this is with full 5.1 Dolby or 5 Channel Stereo setting on my system.
Extras on the disk are OK but nothing too special. All in all, I do recommend this movie in this format if you’re hell bent on upgrading your entire DVD collection or you’re the type who “has to have” blu-ray regardless of quality. Keep in mind, the DVD version of this movie also has the graininess and sound imperfections i mentioned earlier. But if visual defects are the least of your worries, then save yourself at least 15 bucks and get the DVD. You’ll pat yourself on the back later!
Ghostbuster buys – C. Rogers –
This Dvd was a great buy. my daughter (6) wanted this video for some time and I am glade that I bought it at amazon. A great buy for a great product.
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Tagged: Bluray, Ghostbusters March 6, 2010
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