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Hey, Its Steven King
on April 7, 2019
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So yes this film has its flaws - It should have been made sooner when the concept of the cell phone user was a lot less common than it is today. They also should have (as always) stuck closer to the novel itself. That being said this IS a pretty good film. Well worth the watch
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The rotting Creep himself is back with three new gruesome tales of horror that will make your skin crawl A cigar store wooden Indian comes to life to avenge the store owner's brutal murder at the hands of three punks in "Ol' Chief Woodenhead." Then four teenagers become the target of a terrifying, man-eating oil slick in "The Raft." the chills continue with "The Hitchhiker," the chilling tale of a woman who keeps running into, and over, the same mutilated man on a lonely road. Prepare for a terrifying roller coaster ride from the masters of horror!
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5
Excellent follow-up to an Excellent movie
on April 6, 2019
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While not as great as the original, these three tales from horror god Stephen King are still pretty good. Each of the three stories is good in their own way. The first tale, Ol' Chief Woodenhead is my least favorite--which is not to say I didn't like it, it was just a bit off for me. The Raft is my favorite, and I'll never look at oil spills the same way again. The Hitch-hiker (THANKS FOR THE RIDE, LADY) was fun and unruly and enjoyable. The connecting story is cool, too, and there's also an appearance (in makeup) by Tom Savini, master of make-up effects from Dawn of the Dead and the Friday the 13th movies.
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5
Decent Blu-ray release of an underrated 80s Horror
on April 6, 2019
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Underrated film, decent Blu-ray transfer. It's unfortunate that there aren't any behind-the-scenes featurettes or interviews, I'd love to know more about the making of this movie. It seems so mysterious!
I give this Blu-ray edition 4 stars based on the quality of the film itself [one of my wife's all-time favorites] and the transfer, which is a bit soft but still the best I've ever seen this film look. Would I love for Shout / Scream Factory to get their hands on the rights to this title and give it their loving Special Edition treatment? You bet I would, but seeing as this film is so often overlooked I'll just assume it's never going to happen and content myself with this one.
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![Casablanca [70th Anniversary] [Blu-ray] [1942]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/e89a010d-c103-4fe4-8d9d-d7abb5aca6b9.jpg)
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CASABLANCA NEVER LOOKED BETTER
on March 17, 2019
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Even after 70 years, the greatness of CASABLANCA remains timeless. This captivating classic, so vividly played out and cinematically crafted, is a textbook example of the Hollywood studio system at its absolute best.
The 70th Anniversary Blu-ray Edition restores the film's pictorial splendor, surpassing the previous version which used too much DNR. This time the film's inherent grain texture isn't smoothed away along with a measure of sharpness, but is evenly configurated resulting in perfect black and white image resolution that replicates 35mm film.
CASABLANCA is offered both as a Blu-ray/DVD special combo package and as a single Blu-ray disc. The big set comes with an array of bonus material, much of which was bumped over from the previous Blu-ray edition, including the commentaries by Roger Ebert and Rudy Behlmer. There's also some photographic and printed memorabilia, and a few new documentaries on the making of the film, on its director, Michael Curtiz, another on the history of Warner Bros., and one on its chief mogul, Jack L. Warner. The single Blu-ray has all the video/audio extras except the two Warner documentaries, and doesn't include any memorabilia items.
One of my all-time top favorites, CASABLANCA is a movie I enjoy playing again and again, and if that's true of you, then this upgrade is a must.
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Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) is no ordinary father, so when he learns his ex-wife (Sally Field) needs a housekeeper, he applies for the job. With the perfect wig, a little makeup and a dress for all occasions, he becomes Mrs. Doubt- fire, a devoted British nanny who is hired on the spot. Free to be the InchwomanInch he never knew he could be, the disguised Daniel creates a whole new life with his entire family.
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It was a run by fruiting!
on March 17, 2019
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This movie had me laughing so hard I actually got a headache! Robin Williams is beyond funny in it, he'll have you rolling on the floor laughing. Sally Field is brilliant in it, along with Mara Wilson and the other actors.
It's a great blend of slapstick, comedy, heartfelt moments, touching scenes, and just downright hilarious lines that today are still classics. If this movie doesn't make you laugh, then you have no sense of humor. Period. That is how funny it is.
Also, the Behind the Seams Edition has TONS of deleted, extended and alternate scenes, along with hilarious outtakes! A couple deleted scenes are hilarious moments where Mrs Doubtfire gets back at the nosy neighbor next door by ruining her garden.
Another hilarious deleted scene includes her messing up the washer, flooding the floor, while on the phone with Sally Field. There's also a deleted scene of the fight between the two at home after the restaurant scene when Sally Field finds out Doubtfire is really Robin.
As I stated, if this movie doesn't make you laugh, you got NO sense of humor whatsoever. It is a brilliant film, one of the late Robin William's BEST.
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![Blade/Blade 2/Blade: Trinity [3 Discs] [Blu-ray]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/0ecf9faa-db6d-4ef6-b13e-bb6ed9935e42.jpg)
This collection of all three Blade films stars Wesley Snipes as the title character. The vampire hunting Blade is based off the famous Marvel comic series, which first appeared in the 1970s.
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Great Set; Good Packaging; An Awesome Deal
on March 17, 2019
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The Box is well done, and All high quality.The Visuals on the box are beyond Brilliant.
Fans will love the Extra in Disc pack 3, TRINITY, the Comic has an Awesome Sensuality that would never be allowed on film, and is probably why so many film makers get inspired by comics to do some amazing things in the world of film.
Totally Worth getting this set(Very Nice 3D feel to the actual box itself,as well).
As to the Content: The Gore is neither minimal, nor excessive, it is pretty appropriate for the films( after all we are talking about Vampires, and only one character actually bleeds non-red blood). Marvel's logo is on the start of film three, and a point is made of mentioning this, possibly because the original BLADE is in some respects not so well known; but so what? Wesley Snipes as BLADE , makes this character work so well; So does his stunt double as well( if you check out the commentaries and the features, this point is covered additonally).
Also, the DVD menus and general structure are very good in my view; to say that they were put together by a 3 year old geek is either stupid, or shows that the person did not see the films; if the latter, then this is more of the reviews done by some who deliberately pan films without seeing them ... something that should be stopped. ANYWAYS... for the fans this set is a treat.
Fans will love the Extra in Disc pack 3, TRINITY, the Comic has an Awesome Sensuality that would never be allowed on film, and is probably why so many film makers get inspired by comics to do some amazing things in the world of film.
Totally Worth getting this set(Very Nice 3D feel to the actual box itself,as well).
As to the Content: The Gore is neither minimal, nor excessive, it is pretty appropriate for the films( after all we are talking about Vampires, and only one character actually bleeds non-red blood). Marvel's logo is on the start of film three, and a point is made of mentioning this, possibly because the original BLADE is in some respects not so well known; but so what? Wesley Snipes as BLADE , makes this character work so well; So does his stunt double as well( if you check out the commentaries and the features, this point is covered additonally).
Also, the DVD menus and general structure are very good in my view; to say that they were put together by a 3 year old geek is either stupid, or shows that the person did not see the films; if the latter, then this is more of the reviews done by some who deliberately pan films without seeing them ... something that should be stopped. ANYWAYS... for the fans this set is a treat.
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Goodbye to a Genius
on March 17, 2019
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To see this again is to feel you are personally saying goodbye to an icon, a master, more importantly someone deeply good and real whom we all grew up loving. "Awakenings", "World According to Garp", "Moscow on the Hudson", even "Popeye"--- yes, even "Popeye", much as he smack-talked it--- all of them are musts, too many to list. But this is my favorite, not just because it's a great film, but because it was the most perfectly tailor-made to him. To watch the key scene, when he at first reluctantly then full-throttle gives an impromptu roadside performance to a bunch of green recruits, is to witness one of those rare movie moments when a performer transcends mere performance and very generously lets us see into his soul. He was insecure, he was needy, he tried-too-hard, he actually cared--- he was the quintessential funnyman of modern cinema.
What a wonderful world. Rest in peace Robin.
What a wonderful world. Rest in peace Robin.
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A Daunting Nightmare Spiral of Addiction
on March 17, 2019
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Darren Aronofsky's mad drug fueled nightmare journeys the audience through the lives of 4 addicts of various substances. It is split into seasons starting with Summer, then Fall, Winter, and ends in Spring. I will be completely honest and say that it does have its faults. It can lack the subtlety of more mature films in its dialogue and appearance. However, this film is a collection of sequenced art scenes that are gorgeous in how haunting they become. In the end, you may be traumatized like so many that have viewed this film, but Requiem for a Dream will leave you thinking and disturbed. I can guarantee that much.
Jared Leto is a harrowing heroin addict. One of his best acting performances other than Dallas Buyer's Club. He oozes desperation for a fix exponentially throughout the film's duration. Jennifer Connelly is so sympathetic, you just feel worse and worse for her character for what she does for love, acceptance, and drugs. Marlon Wayans is more about making his place in the world with money and heroin dealing. You see his sad past lead to a broken future. Ellen Burstyn is perhaps the most underrated performance in Requiem for a Dream. Her addiction seems to be sugar, then you realize its television. Her obsession with watching leads her to ruination.
In short, Aronofsky demonizes substance abuse, but takes care in showing the downward spiral of addiction is the most exaggerated, but poignant way he knows. The cinematography will dazzle and terrify you. Clint Mansell's legendary and now infamous score will haunt you for the rest of your days. Darren Aronofsky's mad masterpiece is a demonstration of film making with innovative edits, cuts, synchronization, musical swells, and deranged sequencing. Nearly every scene is shot differently. It's a very interesting movie to look at in that I doubt you will be bored.
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![The Lost Boys [Blu-ray] [1987]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/2cc961b3-9633-4ed6-b776-2f47497fb7c0.jpg)
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Classic 80's horror flick. Decent extras
on March 17, 2019
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While the film is/was an 80's vampire classic, it still is enjoyable to watch present day. This Blu Ray version is an improvement over the up-converted DVD release. Though some close-ups looked smeary or painted with no pores or lines on faces. Black levels are very good and audio is better than it had ever sounded on any previous release of the film which includes a Dolby TrueHD 5.1 Surround presentation.
Extras are carried over from the DVD but unfortunately are not in HD.
For fans of the film, this present Blu Ray is the way to go.
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![Train to Busan [Blu-ray] [2016]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/c5a48a9a-3b66-4f22-9432-66b56e326bc9.jpg)
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well, this train ride won't be getting five stars
on March 17, 2019
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2016 was a banner year for horror cinema. Don't Breathe. Lights Out. The Conjuring 2. It's a mini-revival that seems to have kept on to 2017, what with the white-knuckler, Get Out, still snagging 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. And yet, far and away, my favorite in this stretch of horror goodness is very much Train to Busan, a 2016 summer release. You may not have heard of Train to Busan because it's a foreign movie, and some folks treat sub-titles like cooties. Any self-respecting gorehound will tell you some of the best horror movies are found overseas. Train to Busan murdered at the Asian box office. American film studios are trying like mad to acquire the rights, and I hope they don't get them. I don't see the sense in recreating what's already a masterpiece. The Raid movie agrees with me.
In a zombie setting, when you hear news of mysterious fish deaths at the reservoir or a "minor leak in the Biotech District," that's the cue to head for the hills. What's so tremendous about this movie is that it presents a strong emotional core. Focus is on the strained relationship between an inattentive father and his little girl. Seok-woo (Gong Yoo) is a preoccupied fund manager. I guess he does care for his elementary school daughter Su-an (Su-an Kim), enough that he's willing to fight his ex-wife for custody of her. Except Seok-woo is a bad father, one who neglects his kid, misses her recitals, forgets her birthday... Follows a scene that demonstrates why it's a bonehead move to have your assistant buy the gift for your kid.
It's Su-an's birthday, and she guilt trips her dad into taking her on the bullet train so she could visit her mom in Busan. And, a bit later, maybe you blame the unobservant train attendant for allowing that one sickly-looking girl to sneak onboard.
Man, not even roadkill is safe in this movie. As the train barrels along on the first leg of its nightmarish ride, as it hurtles from the capital city of Seoul to the southern city of Busan, the camera gravitates towards the other passengers. And, for all the other reasons why this movie is so boss, it's absolutely the acting that makes us care about this movie. The characters are interesting and fully-realized. Standouts for me are the troubled father and daughter, the very pregnant wife (Jung Yu-mi) and her tough, working-class husband (Ma Dong-seok), and the selfish transportation CEO (Kim Eui-sung), this last guy gunning for the jacka@@ of the year award. I won't say too much about him, except I haven't hated a guy so much since Paul Reiser in Aliens. What a fink!
I can't believe this is the first live-action feature film Yeon Sang-ho has directed, but, apparently, he's more a veteran of anime cinema. Guys, this is a dynamic storyteller. He draws fantastic performances from his cast. What he does in ramping up the suspense is ridiculous. He makes full use of the confined spaces on the train, not only in building up and sustaining that sense of tinkle-in-the-pants panic but also in coming up with resourceful ways for the survivors to circumvent the walkers. Thankfully, several passengers are still thinking clearly. And, by the way, these walkers are RUNNING! And they turn really quickly! Thinks 28 Days Later or World War Z. They will chase you down like a horde of Usain Bolts. The body actors that play the zombies do a greatjob. I wonder how many of these extras are contortionists or are just really limber folks? The zombies' grotesque physicality and eerie motions fall perfectly in line with the distinct Asian horror aesthetic.
Maybe another reason this was so much a blockbuster is that Yeon Sang-ho didn't flinch from presenting an aggressive take on South Korean culture and politics and on the impregnable divide between the haves and have-nots. The inattentive dad is projected to be our hero, except he doesn't come off at all heroic during the movie's first act. Seok-woo is one selfish executive who early on advises his daughter: "At a time like this, only watch out for yourself." Thankfully, the little girl is made of sterner stuff.
What do you do when your train is packed with zombies? You get off the train, right? It amuses me that when the passengers did get off, they ran into so much bulls---, they were like, "Let's get back on the train." It's shortly after this that class warfare breaks out among the survivors. I'm no expert on foreign affairs, but I've heard tell that this and that corporate entity, and even the government, in South Korea have recently effed with the general public. This makes Train to Busan resonate that much more with its resentful viewing public. That one transportation CEO? That guy I can't stand, and I kept yelling, "Why is he still alive?" He's the primary instigator. So many people bite it because of him. He personifies corporate greed and cutthroat ethics. He may be juuuuust a bit cartoony.
Snowpiercer with zombies? Sure. But it's better than Snowpiercer. I didn't tear up during Snowpiercer. I did here, maybe two times. But, dear gorehound, if you're not having it with the three-hanky melodrama, other attractions may sway you. The special effects are rad, although, okay, most of the "special effects" are practical effects executed by a mess of double-jointed body actors and some nice make-up work. The cast is peppered with some really likable and very human characters, none more relatable than the working-class husband (who is my favorite) and his pregnant wife. I enjoyed the banter between those two. This movie is tremendously staged. The suspense doesn't let up. The cinematography is sleek. Importantly, we see the survivors come up with creative ways to fend off the zombies, so the kills aren't so repetitive. I heard that Sang-Ho also made an animated prequel, titled Seoul Station, that's set one day before Train to Busan and charts the early stages of the epidemic. Once my nerves settle, maybe I'll look into that. And, please, please, please, no American remake.
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