Blu-Ray movie review of Monsters, Inc

For better part of the 90s and early 2000, Pixar has owned the animation movie market. They did it with movies like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles. Monster Inc was part of the Pixar domination. Like other Pixar movies, this movie can be enjoyed by adults and kids. Pixar has pioneered and led the 3-D animation industry and it shows. Monster Inc is a beautifully rendered film.

The story is remarkably simple. It’s about the monsters in the closet. We have all wondered about the monsters in the closet or beneath our bed when were young. This movie fully explains the monsters in the closet. Monsters, Inc is a typical corporation that generates energy through kid’s fears and screams. The employees of this company must travel from their world to ours through the closets of kid’s bedroom. On one of the trip a human baby accidently travels through the door to the other world. The monsters themselves are terrified of the child. It is up to Mike and James, two lovable monsters, to help the child return home safely.

This is very humorous look at the old “monster in closet” problem created by every child. The two voices by John Goodman and Billy Crystal is spot on as most Pixar movies are. This is movie that everyone can enjoy and relate to. The reversal of child in monster world is full of humor and funny moments. All of the Pixar animation should see the Blu-ray treatment and Monster, Inc is no exception.

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Blu-Ray disc movie review of The Boondock Saints

There seems to be no middle ground when it comes to Boondock Saints. People either love it or hate it. The people that hate it might point out outlandish premise and sequences. But, people that love it will point out that the film is fun, violent, and entertaining. This film has very unique gay character that lies outside of lame cliché gay characters. Willem Defoe’s gay character is amazing. The interaction between the two brothers is priceless.
The story revolves around two Irish-American brothers and Willem Defoe’s gay FBI character. The two brothers start down a road of vigilante. They target the killers, mafia, and drug dealers. The FBI agent in charge of tracking these two is none other than Willem Defoe. He reluctantly follows the lead as he likes the service the brother provides. There are flashes of comedy bisected by violence. And, as mentioned earlier, there are some crazy outlandish situations that defy logic. The real attraction is the interaction between the main characters.
This movie has a lot going for it. If you loved Reservoir Dogs, this movie will delight you from start to finish. Don’t expect too much character development as they are mainly there to entertain and to ponder the meaning of life. But, don’t take this to be a shallow boring movie that just imitates Reservoir Dogs. It is very entertaining on its own right.

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Blu-Ray hd movie review of Dracula

Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Dracula is one of the finest modern horror films. The film plays the “what if” Vlad the Impaler was real and survived to the setting in the film. The character Dracula is based on a real person, Vlad Tepes, who was a 15th century warlord. He supposedly drank the blood of his victims after they were killed. He even impaled his victims from anus up. These bits and pieces of myths and truths were put together by an Irish writer named Bram Stoker into a horror tale. Francis Ford Coppola has taken this tale and put together a beautiful film. It’s a movie that transcends the horror genre.

The story is about the Dracula who has been cursed to survive the death of his love. He wanders for 400 years and falls in love once again. He finds Mina Murray in 19th century England and falls in love. This is starts what is arguably more love story than horror story. There is Shakespearian tragedy written all over this star crossed pair. This isn’t to say that there are blood and gore. There are plenty of that.

This is star studded assembled by Coppola. Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins, Keanu Reeves, and Gary Oldman as Dracula all give Oscar worthy performance. Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves weren’t as famous and Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins. Yet, they hold their own in their roles. There is really nothing to say about directing as Coppola delivers a stunning film.

This isn’t just another slasher horror flick we see these days. Everything from costume to acting is fantastic. One complaint might be that it is little longer than it needed to be. There were some parts that could have been shortened. Regardless, this is one of the best horror films in last 50 years.

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Blu-Ray disc movie review of Meet Dave

Eddy Murphy seems to be churning out family friendly film at alarming rate these days. After the success of Beverly Hills Cop and 48 Hours franchise, Eddy Murphy has largely floundered in mediocre films except for Shrek franchise. Most of these mediocre films have been family friendly affair with minimal budget and modest box office haul. That seems to be Eddy Murphy’s plan with Meet Dave. It’s very forgettable film that entire family can watch without fear of sex and violence.
Meet Dave is a story about a crew of miniature beings inhabiting a bigger robot who arrive on Earth to save their own kind. Eddy Murphy plays the captain of the mission. When the vehicle gets damaged in the collision, he decides to learn more about human and their emotions. He gets to know the person who has run him over. This sounds like some Disney affair and it is exactly that. There are some funny moments to go along with light hearted drama.
This is family film that’s intended for family. If you are twenty something and looking for a good movie, this might not be your cup of tea unless you are big Eddy Murphy fan. This isn’t to say that there aren’t any funny moments because there are plenty of funny situations. Eddy Murphy deserves a lot of the flack he gets for movies like Norbit. However, this film doesn’t deserve that harsh treatment as it is primarily targeted at family viewing. This is a solid family film with feel good story. Any other demographic might want to avoid this film.

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Blu-Ray movie review of Office Space

This is easily one of the best comedies to grace the silver screen. What makes Office Space so funny is that it really does connect with people working in office environment right down to the dreaded cubicle space. I think anyone that has worked a company or corporate with cubicle space and idiotic bosses can relate with this movie. Who hasn’t dreamed of revenge on their boss or company for putting them through ridiculous bureaucracy? Mike Judge, writer and director, really captures the office routine right down to the annoying boss and co-workers. Even the ridiculous situations seem relatable.
The plot is simple. Three disgruntled friends working at technology firm decide to pull off a scam. They decide to steal few cents on each transaction that will amount to large sum in due time. What starts out as performance review by the company turns into two of them being fired and one of them being promoted. This triggers anger and the plan is set in motion. Only problem is that they actually steal large sum instead of small sum over longer period of time. Now, they must figure out how to deal with the problem.
The plot is not really the important part of the film. The office environment and the work related stress that trigger the theft attempt are the real story in the film. Everyone can relate to this story whether you worked at an office or not. Everyone has had obnoxious co-worker or really stupid boss. The movie is filled with golden moments that are just drop dead funny. The scene where they destroy the printer. The scene where they ask a magazine seller if he knows how to launder money. The ridiculous interviews. All of it is ridiculous and yet relatable on weird level. This is one of the true classic comedies that shouldn’t be missed by anyone.

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Blu-Ray hd dvd movie review of Zack and Miri make a Porno

Zack and Miri make a Porno has garnered some publicity lately. Wal Mart has asked to change the title to make it more acceptable in their stores. Which is really ridiculous. They will gladly sell hack and slash films such as Friday 13th or Saw franchise yet make a big fuss over a title. This film is not as raunchy as some of the comedies to grace the theater. Also, what if some parent actually bought this movie thinking it appropriate for their kids based on title like “Zack and Miri” instead of “Zack and Miri make a Porno.” Regardless, this is actually a fairly benign romantic comedy from Kevin Smith.
Two friends, Zack and Miri, are in over their head with bills they can not pay. When they run into one of their high school class mate at a reunion, they come up with an idea to make porno flick to pay off their debt. Of course it does not go as planned as they are lifelong friends who have never slept together. We can all see where this is headed. The ending is never in doubt just how they get to the ending is fun ride. There are some crude and raunchy scenes but it’s no worse than your typical comedies.
Seth Rogen must have done something right in his past life. First Katherine Heigl in Knocked up. Now he hooks up with Elizabeth Banks. Both of them are expected to deliver certain performance and they do. The real treat comes from the supporting cast. Brandon Routh and Justin Long are hilarious as the gay couple. And, the use of real porn actress, Katie Morgan, was brilliant. She actually does pretty good job with acting. And Tisha Campbell-Martin as the crazy wife of Delaney was perfect.
Ultimately, Zack and Miri make a Porno is light hearted romantic comedy. It’s really nothing special except that it is funny movie. Once you get over the Porno part of the title, it’s enjoyable film for almost everyone.

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Blu-Ray dvd movie review of Pineapple Express

The box of Pineapple Express proudly proclaim “From makers of Superbad.” The Judd Apatow production continues to churn out the best comedies to hit the theater. Over past 3-4 years, comedies with Judd Apatow involvement have consistently been the most entertaining comedies by far. 40 Year Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Step Brothers, Pineapple Express, and Forgetting Sarah Marshall have all delivered tons of laugh. Of course, you have to like his brand of comedy. Some crude jokes mixed in with some smart dialogue are trade mark of Apatow movies. Pineapple Express is no exception.
Seth Rogen plays Dale Denton who works by serving court orders. Rest of the time he smokes pot and dates high school student named Angie. His new pot dealer Saul, James Franco, lets Dale try the new pot named Pineapple Express. Dale promptly tries to stuff while waiting to serve paper to Ted Jones. While waiting, he witnesses Ted Jones killing a person. Dale freaks out and runs to Saul. In the process, he drops the weed in front of Ted’s house. In a stupid twist of fate, Ted Jones turns out to be the dealer who concocted the weed and immediately recognizes the dealer who sold the weed. From there, Dale and Saul become fugitive from Ted and his gang. They are placed in ridiculous to obscene situations from start to finish.
You get the expected performance from Seth Rogen. He has made living playing the slacker stoner and it shows. He is the perfect Dale Denton. James Franco on the other hand has not had this type of role. His performance reminds me of Jeff Daniels performance in Dumb and Dumber. A very pleasant surprise. The supporting casts were spot on as well. Rosie Perez is hilarious as the crooked cop.
This is typical Apatow production. If you liked his previous movies, you’ll love this movie. If not, I doubt you’ll really enjoy this film. The movie is fun ride from start to finish and does not drag like some of his past movies. The movie does get serious toward the end but never loses the humor. Overall, a very funny film. The Blu-ray edition comes with BD-LIVE feature if you have Profile 2.0 player.

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