Minority Report Blu Ray Review

Released back in 2002, Minority Report is perhaps the second best movie based on Philip K. Dick’s novel or stories. I’m not sure if any movie can compete with the greatness of the Blade Runner. But, Minority Report gives it a good run as far as the overall story and acting. Combine great story, acting, and a legendary director in Steven Spielberg makes this a must watch for any science fiction fan. Like most of Philip K Dick’s stories, the movie makes you think long after the end of the movie. Also, like other Philip K Dick’s stories, the story involves the advancement of technology and how humans interact with the new technology. However, the story also involves little bit of super natural element outside of pure science.

In the year 2054 A.D. all of the crime is eliminated with the formation of Precrime unit. Precrime unit is able to see any crimes before they happen. Anyone caught by the Precrime unit are sentenced according to the crime they will have committed. To foresee the crimes, Precrime units use genetically altered humans called Pre-Cogs that have special power to see crimes in the future. Leading the Precrime unit is the John Anderton. The real story begins when Anderton is seen committing a crime in the future. Anderton goes on the lam and tries to figure out a way of his predicament.

The morality of predestination is the main theme of the movie. The movie asks question whether we have power to change the future if we know the one outcome. We see how John Anderton follows the trail of minority report and figure out the real purpose of his supposed murder. The trail leads to John’s sad past as well as the future of Precrime. This is one of the best science fiction films of the decade. Few science fiction films can match the action and plot. Steven Spielberg does masterful job of converting the short story into a very watchable and though provoking film. This is a must for any Blu ray movie collector.

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Apollo 13 Blu Ray Review

It’s always nice to see a great movie get the Blu ray release. Apollo 13 is a prime example of such release. Released back in 1995, Apollo 13 is one movie I’ve been looking forward to watching in high definition. Everyone can appreciate this human drama about space travel gone wrong. Even if you are not a science fiction or the history of space exploration, you should be able to appreciate the story. The film presents excellent performances and a very accurate portrayal of the events.

The movie is based on a true story about the 13th Apollo mission. The well known story is about the astronauts Lovell, Haise, and Swigert on the 13th Apollo mission that goes terribly wrong. The mission comes after several successful moon landing missions. The American public has grown little bored with the Apollo mission and has tuned out the latest one in the 1970. However, they are captivated and horrified when there is an accident aboard the space ship. The space ship has small accident which cripples the space vehicle. Stranded in space, the three astronauts must work together and somehow limp home.

Movies based on historical events tend to use a lot of dramatic license. The Apollo 13 stays very true to the original events. The director and everyone involved in the movie paid great tribute to these heroes by accurately portraying the events. No detail was too small to be included or over looked. The all star cast including Tom Hanks Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, and Ed Harris deliver solid performances. You can really feel the desperation by the astronauts as well as all the people involved in the mission. This is a must for any movie collectors. You can watch this over and over and not get tired of the story.

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The Blind Side Blu Ray Review

You don’t have to be a sports fan to appreciate and enjoy The Blind Side. As a big sports fan, I’m little biased toward any decent sports movies. So, I was pretty excited to watch The Blind Side. While the movie lacked a true sports movie moments, it was one of the best movie offered by the sports genre. If you are expecting a big underdog or a true battle on the field between two teams, you will be disappointed. Instead, the movie offers a genuine human interest story. The fact that the movie is based on true story makes it even more remarkable.

The Blind Side is based on a true story about Michael Oher and the Tuohy family. Mike Oher comes from a bad background. He has mother who is addicted to drugs and a father he has never met. He struggles to live each day. One night, Anne Tuohy sees him walking home in a cold weather. She takes him home to shelter him and eventually helps him through school as well as acting as his mother. He eventually joins the football team and becomes one of the most sought after player in the country with the help of Tuohy family.

As stated earlier, this is not a true sports movie. Instead, it is an inspirational story revolving around Michael Oher and Tuohy family. There are some sports integrated into the story as it is a story about a football player. But, the majority of the film focuses on the Tuohy family and Michael Oher. While this is billed as a Michael Oher story, it is also about the kindness of Tuohy family. They take in a total stranger and treat him as their own family. Sandra Bullock received a well deserved Oscar for her portrayal of Anne Tuohy. Even if you are not a sports fan, you should have no problem enjoying this film.

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