Oblivion (Blu-ray + DVD + Digital Copy + UltraViolet) (2013)

Oblivion Reviews

Tom Cruise stars in Oblivion, an original and earth shattering movie event from the director with full of vision of Tron: Legacy also producers of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a distant future, Earth that has evolved beyond prediction, a single man’s confrontation with his past will lead him on a journey of battles to save the whole planet.

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• Actors: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Olga Kurylenko, Andrea Riseborough, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
• Directors: Joseph Kosinski
• Writers: Karl Gajdusek, Michael DeBruyn
• Producers: Joseph Kosinski, Peter Chernin, Dylan Clark, Barry Levine, Duncan Henderson
• Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, Ultraviolet, Color, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (DTS 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (DTS 5.1)
• Subtitles: French, Spanish
• Dubbed: French, Spanish
• Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
• Number of discs: 2
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X-Men: Days of Future Past (Amazon Exclusive) [Blu-ray]

X-Men: Days of Future Past Review

The latest chapter in the cinematic life of the X-Men. It is an attempt to rectify the mistakes made in its predecessor films, particularly X-Men: The Last Stand. It is a Professor X origin story of sorts, and also a Wolverine movie; this is like the evolution of Wolverine’s from beast to man. And for a story that ranges from 1973 to several decades later, somewhat character-oriented story.

Product Details Actors: Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman Directors: Bryan Singer Studio: 20th Century Fox Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)

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Pompeii Blu-ray 3D + Blu ray + Digital HD Ultra Violet (2014)

Pompeii Reviews

The story of the movie is as simple as can be. The moviemaker likely to say, “Well, the disaster happened in ancient times. And it’s about a bunch of people who can’t get somewhere safe and get killed. So why dont we make it somewhat ‘Gladiator’ meets ‘Titanic’.

The good thing is the director did a good job to make the city accurate as noted in history, and the rest is somewhat dull

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• Actors: Kit Harrington, Carrie-Anne Moss, Kiefer Sutherland, Emily Browning, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
• Directors: Paul W. S. Anderson
• Writers: Janet Scott Batchler, Lee Batchler, Michael Robert Johnson
• Producers: Paul W. S. Anderson, Peter Schlessel, Jeremy Bolt, Don Carmody
• Format: Multiple Formats, Blu-ray, AC-3, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
• Number of discs: 2
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Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery [Blu-ray]

Twin Peaks Reviews

On stunning High Definition Blu-ray, Twin Peaks: The Entire Mystery is a comprehensive collection with every episode from the complete television series; both the U.S. and international versions of the series’ Pilot; the North American Blu-ray debut of David Lynch’s follow-up feature Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me; and nearly 90 minutes of deleted and extended scenes from the film. The set also features newly transferred Log Lady introductions for each episode; picture upgrades to many shots in the TV series; a new featurette with series creator Lynch and the actors who portrayed the Palmer family which includes a mesmerizing return to the lives of their characters today; and hours of never-before-released material that dives into the fascinating story behind the celebrated pop culture classic.

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• Actors: Kyle MacLachlan, Michael Ontkean, Richard Beymer
• Format: AC-3, Box set, DTS Surround Sound, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 10
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Veronica Mars: The Movie (Blu-ray + UltraViolet) (2014)

Veronica Mars Reviews

This Veronica Mars Movie will satisfy all the marshmallows (as the Veronica Mars fans are called). For the non-fans, the mystery and characters are interesting enough to hold their attention, but given a choice I'd suggest you watch at least season one of the TV show first.

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas has explained that once the movie was funded by a crowd-sourcing campaign, he felt he had to build a story that brought all the fan favorites back together. From Mac to Deputy Leo, they are (almost) all there. So too are the favorite trademarks of the series, from the smart banter to Logan's inspiring voicemail message. Thomas does a good job of pulling so many satisfying callouts and easter eggs into the movie -- without them ever feeling forced or pandering.

The movie opening is clips from the TV show, with voiceover by Veronica (Kristen Bell) telling us the story of what happened ten years ago. It does a good job of laying the foundation to help non-fans understand (and help us memory-addled fans remember) who Veronica is and why she may make the choices she does. Unfortunately, it doesn't (and really can't) fill in all the relationships with the myriad of characters who pop-up throughout the movie. That may be frustrating to the non-fans, but hopefully the story and dialog are tight enough to keep their interest.

The plot is grounded in a good mystery, and plays out in a satisfying way. Other threads advance the character, and set the stage for Veronica's life decisions.

This movie was done on a budget that's fraction of the typical studio film. Given the number of locations and actors involved, it's amazing Rob Thomas was able to pull off a film that looks and hangs so well.

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• Actors: Kristen Bell, James Franco, Krysten Ritter
• Directors: Rob Thomas
• Format: AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
• Number of discs: 1
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Her (Blu-ray + DVD + UltraViolet Combo Pack) (2013)

Her's Review

Her is a very unusual movie with some interesting observations about the way in which people are becoming more reliant on technology. It's set in Los Angeles in the not too distant future, and tells the story of Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix). He works as a writer, producing flowery love letters for people who who lack the ability to express their feelings. He's good at his job.

Unfortunately, Theodore's own relationship is failing and he is soon to be divorced from his wife, Catherine (Rooney Mara). When he buys a new computer operating system, his life changes dramatically. The program adapts to his personality and needs, and evolves at a tremendous rate. This screen persona names 'herself' Samantha, and is voiced by Scarlett Johansson.

To his surprise and delight, Theodore finds that he is able to connect with Samantha in ways that he never could with a physical person. Communication is everything in his relationship, and he finds it easy to express his deepest thoughts and feelings to Samantha. At the outset, it's probably a form of self-analysis, but as the relationship develops, it's clear that Samantha is real to Theodore.

I think modern technology is under the microscope in this movie, and director Spike Jonze is observing how so many people are open to sharing their feelings on the Internet. It seems that many of us are less guarded and willing to risk revealing our secrets when we don't have to do it face-to-face. That's certainly true for me. The movie also deals with the irony of Theodore's success in writing about other people's feelings while struggling to communicate in his own personal life.

Theodore's best friend, Amy (Amy Adams), is the only real person he feels comfortable talking with about the things that really matter in life.

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• Actors: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson
• Directors: Spike Jonze
• Format: AC-3, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
• Subtitles: Spanish, French
• Subtitles for the Hearing Impaired: English
• Region: Region A/1 (Read more about DVD/Blu-ray formats.)
• Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
• Number of discs: 2

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Transcendence (Blu-Ray + DVD + Digital HD UltraViolet Combo Pack)

Transcendence Review

The film starts out in Berkley and there is no electrical power...anywhere, perhaps. It then flashes back 5 years as there is a clash between "neo-Luddites" and those that want to create artificial intelligence. Dr. Will Caster (Johnny Depp) has the last project that wasn't destroyed...although he himself took a bullet laced with radioactive polonium and is now dying.

Will's wife and colleague Evelyn (Rebecca Hall) has the idea of sticking an electrode in Will's brain and uploading him to the computer. Will connects to the Internet and unlocks secrets of nanotechnology. He wants to use the knowledge to cure the sick, clean the air, clean the water, regrow forests, and create an army of followers with brain implants. He would become a "God" which scares a whole bunch of people.

The special effects were decent, but not overwhelming. Johnny Depp was lifeless in his role, as are too many science fiction characters. The film asks several questions to ponder, such as how will we know when a computer has consciousness? What are the limits we will allow robots to control our lives?

The film utilizes nanotechnology, perhaps beyond its limits. There is a new generation of devices coming out using new substances such as graphene which will make everything you own obsolete. BTW, Government facilities such as depicted in the film utilizes iris scans in Top Secret areas and not simple card swipes.

This is a slow paced cerebral science fiction film that is not for everyone.

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• Actors: Johnny Depp, Paul Bettany, Cilian Murphy
• Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Studio: Warner Home Video
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