Blu-Ray Review: ‘PETE’S DRAGON’

November 29, 2016 by Matt Oakes Posted in Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews Tagged Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews, Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Oona Laurence, Pete's Dragon, Robert Redford Leave a comment

Synopsis: “Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford), a woodcarver, delights local children with stories of a mysterious dragon that lives deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. His daughter Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard) believes these are just tall tales, until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley), a 10-year-old orphan who says he lives in the woods with a giant, friendly dragon. With help from a young girl named Natalie (Oona Laurence), Grace sets out to investigate if this fantastic claim can be true.” Read More

Blu-Ray Review: ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR’

September 13, 2016 by Matt Oakes Posted in Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews Tagged Anthony Mackie, Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews, Captain America: Civil War, Chadwick Boseman, Chris Evans, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner, Marvel, Paul Bettany, Paul Rudd, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Tom Holland Leave a comment

Synopsis: “Political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability when the actions of the Avengers lead to collateral damage. The new status quo deeply divides members of the team. Captain America (Chris Evans) believes superheroes should remain free to defend humanity without government interference. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) sharply disagrees and supports oversight. As the debate escalates into an all-out feud, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Vision (Paul Bettany), War Machine (Don Cheadle), Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman), Winter Solider (Sebastian Stan), Falcon (Anthony Mackie), Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland) all must pick a side.” Read More

Blu-Ray Review: ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’

August 30, 2016 by Matt Oakes Posted in Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews Tagged Ben Kingsley, Bill Murray, Blu-Ray/DVD Reviews, Idris Elba, Neel Sethi, The Jungle Book Leave a comment

Synopsis: “Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he’s ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.” Read More